June 30, 2019

Evolution Never Stops – Huawei’s Most Advanced OS Update EMUI 9.1 Rolls Out In The UAE

Huawei has rolled out the new EMUI 9.1 update for its 25 smartphone models in the UAE, as a testament of continuous product lifecycle support and software update. The update is available starting with Huawei’s Mate 20 series, including Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, and Porsche Design Mate 20 RS, and will continue through long line-up of prior Huawei smartphones. Continuing its contribution to Android development, its latest version of Android based OS – EMUI 9.1, is expected to increase efficiency, speed, security and performance of Huawei devices.

EROFS file system for better performance

EMUI 9.1 features EROFS, a new super file system with improved file compression and 20% higher random read performance, which increases the speed of routine use, and increases application launch speed by 10%.

GPU Turbo 3.0 for flawless gaming

EMUI 9.1 also upgrades GPU Turbo into version 3.0, supporting 25 games. It improves performance further while reducing device power consumption, bringing a more stable gaming experience and a high frame rate. It supports almost-full-frame running for mainstream games. In addition, AI image scheduling smoothens jagged edges in images, improves clarity in dark environments, enriches image details, and further improves visual experience for players.

‘Moon mode’ for better pictures of the moon

The upgrade also brings super zoom’s “moon mode” to the Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X, helping the smartphone take better moon photos through the super zoom capability of its Leica triple camera.

Enhanced user experience for balanced life

With the convergence of digital life and real life, smartphones and phone operating systems need to provide consumers with an efficient, balanced, and personalized experience. EMUI 9.1 features redesigned themes and icons, improved performance, as well as cutting-edge technologies, bringing you a colorful all-scenario AI experience and a higher quality of life.

…and more

The new “incoming call video show” feature replaces the traditional monotonous system ring tone and interface. Users can set different self-made or third-party videos as the incoming call displays for different contacts.

The EMUI 9.1 update roadmap in the UAE:

Four flagship Huawei models, Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, and Porsche Design Mate 20 RS can be upgraded to EMUI 9.1 from 25^th June 2019 through the HiCare app. To sign-up for the new EMUI 9.1 experience Mate 20 series owners should visit HiCare app on their smartphones and apply for upgrade: HiCare App à Update à Download

Huawei will also begin pushing the HOTA EMUI 9.1 update to all Huawei Mate20 series devices from 1^st July.

The update roadmap as follows:

June 2019: Porsche Design Mate 20 RS, Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, nova 3e, P Smart, Y9 2018
July 2019: P20, P20 Pro, Porsche design Mate RS, Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Y6 Prime 2019, nova 4, nova 3.
August 2019: P10, P10 Plus, Porsche Design Mate 9, Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, nova3i, P30 Lite, Y9 Prime 2019, Y9 2019, Y5 2019.