HarmonyOS NEXT makes app installation safer than ever: Huawei

HarmonyOS NEXT unlocks a whole new level of security that makes app installation much safer. It not only detects harmful applications but also prohibits them from getting installed on your device. Hence, your data is on the safe side always.

The tech giant says that HarmonyOS NEXT equips a Star Shield Security framework. This new addition ensures the safety of the app ecosystem in the device.

Simply put, the architecture looks after the app installation and relevant operations in the HarmonyOS NEXT devices. It checks if an app is running accurately.

Star Shield Security further enhances the AppGallery in the HarmonyOS NEXT. Huawei says that the new App Store in the latest software contains 200 detection capabilities. These components trace every app present in the application store.

Also, several experts review apps before listing them on the AppGallery. If an application and its codes do not meet HarmonyOS NEXT security standards, the experts restrict it and don’t list it on the AppGallery.

“Codes and applications that do not meet security requirements cannot be put on the AppGallery or installed on devices. Every app is traceable with a real name.” says Huawei.

HarmonyOS NEXT app security on AppGallery (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

This addition claims that HarmonyOS NEXT makes the app installations safer than ever before. It keeps an eye on the app while it downloads on a device.

During the installation, if the software detects an illegal operation such as an attack on private data, system, or more, it restricts the app running and stops the installation. Thus, your data remains out of the reach of third-party servers.

HarmonyOS NEXT also blocks 9 types of unnecessary permissions for installed applications:

• Reading the list of installed apps
• Accessing text messages
• Accessing storage files
• Creating home screen shortcuts
• Obtaining device information
• Displaying floating windows
• Accessing call logs
• Installing apps within apps
• Making and managing calls

HarmonyOS NEXT restricts 9 unreasonable app permissions (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

A tiny privacy indicator on the status bar will constantly remind you when an app is found using a mic, camera, or location. It will also display all the details such as the sensitive permissions of the application in real-time.

System-level file encryption is another beneficial feature that ensures only the device owners or authorized users can access their encrypted files on the phone/tablet. It doesn’t limit sharing and supports Word, Excel, PPT, PDF, and TXT formats.

These HarmonyOS NEXT capabilities ensure that the apps in Huawei devices do not lead to data leaks or unauthorized access to confidential details of users.

HarmonyOS NEXT makes app installation safer than ever (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)