A major software update is now rolling out for Huawei Watch 3 [Global]

Huawei is rolling a major software update for its flagship smartwatch – The Watch 3 series in the global market. The update comes with a bunch of new features that include an SMS reply feature as well as other important optimizations.

According to the Huaweiailesi, Huawei Watch 3 series is receiving a new software update with firmware version – 2.0.0.197 and a firmware update size of 287 megabytes. For your information, a similar update has rolled out a month ago in China and now it’s expanding for the global models of the Watch 3 series.

Let’s check for information, the latest Huawei Watch 3 update adds sleep mode, which mutes all of the sounds except for alarm tones and keeps your phone’s screen off while you lift your wrist.

After this update, phones running Android and HarmonyOS as well as sports equipment connected to the watch will be able to synchronize data between two devices. The update also added the ability to search songs in the music app, added a switch between audio output devices.

One of the major features that come with this feature includes SMS reply, which now allows you to receive and reply to messages from some third-party apps from your watch’s notification panel.

Optimizations:

This software update adds new optimizations to your watch including a new tweak that will allow you to awake the watch even in do not disturb mode. The update also optimizes system stability in certain situations.

How to check for updates:

Press the upper button of the watch, settings, system and update, software update, check for update and download the latest software update.

Update Notes:

• Please keep the power of the device greater than 45% before the upgrade installation
• Please ensure that the WLAN is connected during the upgrade process

Huawei Watch 3 series:

Huawei Watch 3 series is the first Huawei smartwatch lineup to feature HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system. This smartwatch lineup comes with various new additions such as LTE connectivity and other essential offerings that aren’t available in other smartwatches.