Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT Public Beta Devices [List]

Huawei has announced the HarmonyOS NEXT operating system’s public beta program for existing devices and started a countdown for its full-fledged stable release.

A  new software update goes through different test cycles before a final rollout including closed and public testing. Earlier this year, Huawei began HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta for limited testers.

During September 24’s smart wearable launch event, the Chinese tech maker announced the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program to open on October 8.

Eligible devices can sign up through the public beta application (instructions below) and test the new features and capabilities before the official rollout.

Here are the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta devices:

1st phase:

• Huawei Mate 60
• Huawei Mate 60 Pro
• Huawei Mate 60 Pro+
• Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design
• Huawei Mate X5
• Huawei Mate X5 Collector’s Edition
• Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch
• Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch Collector’s Edition

Upgraded from Closed Beta

Meanwhile, Huawei will directly upgrade devices participating in the closed beta phase. These are:

• Huawei Pura 70
• Huawei Pura 70 Beidou satellite massaging edition
• Huawei Pura 70 Pro
• Huawei Pura 70 Pro+
• Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
• Huawei Pocket 2
• Huawei Pocket 2 Art Edition
• Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024 series

More to come

The Chinese tech company is developing HarmonyOS NEXT builds for older devices with previously released chipsets. This step is crucial to ensure optimum software experience. So, more devices will join the list as soon as software and hardware compatibility is achieved.

How to apply

Customers with these phones can open the My Huawei app, go to the Upgrade menu, and choose the latest test activity to select the HarmonyOS NEXT upgrade plan.

After signup, users can check for the latest software from settings and download. This new upgrade will be available in batches and may take some time to release for all public beta registered users.

Customers can also provide feedback to improve HarmonyOS NEXT as it prepares for the final rollout.