Honor Magic 6 series is receiving a massive MagicOS 8.0 feature update

Honor Magic 6 series users are grabbing a massive feature update with the MagicOS 8.0.0.172 version. The firmware brings several additions for the flagship lineup related to Magic Capsule, system apps, calling scenarios, multi-window section, and more.

Yes, the update is huge and its implication is likely to improve the user experience in all aspects. There’s a lot to explain in the changelog. So let’s get started.

Major feature update:

Starting with the software version, the Honor Magic 6 series is collecting the major feature update with the MagicOS 8.0.0.172 build and a 1.25GB download size. This firmware is only available for the Chinese models but may soon reach the global units.

Update changelog:

The latest firmware comes in two parts. The first one is filled with new features for the recording system, a security warning tool, and a call logs merger feature.

Users can choose a preferred resolution for the screen recording feature and can enable or disable the beauty feature in the Magic Capsule.

The second part holds enhancements and optimizations for the device’s system. It enhances the system’s stability and increases the security aspects to the next level. You can check the full changelog below.

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MagicOS 8.0.0.172 Changelog

System Application

• Users can record system sound during video or voice calls as desired. (Path: Settings > Accessibility Features > Screen Recording > Record from system sound.)
• Users can select from 480P/720P/1080P for video quality in screen recordings. (Path: Settings > Accessibility Features > Screen recording > Video quality)

Magic Capsule

• Users can turn on or off beauty mode during video calls. (Path: Settings > Notifications and status bar > Magic Capsule > Beauty)
• Users can turn on or off beauty during normal video calls. (Path: Settings > Accessibility Features > Call Enhancement > Video Call Beauty)

System Manager

• Added a switch for security warnings. For apps already under system control, the risk badge will no longer be displayed after the switch is turned off, making the home screen icons appear more streamlined. (Path: System Manager > Virus Scan > Risk reminders.

Call

• Users can merge call logs by contacts via a prompt window, making the call log interface simpler.
• Enhances the call recording feature by integrating a notification switch after the recording ends and expanding the capacity for recording records, making recording more convenient and efficient.

Multi-Window

• Optimizes the user experience of the assistive ball stays away from the front camera, thereby offering a simpler interface.

Favorites Space

• Optimizes the smoothness of the motion effect in Favorites Space.

Power Consumption

• Fixes the issue of abnormal power consumption in some scenarios.

System

• This update improves the system’s stability to make your device run more stably.

Security

• Users now have the option to allow apps to use the device’s sensors, enabling the control of “shake-to-open” ads. (Path: Settings > Apps > Permission manager > Permissions > Device movement and orientation.
• Integrates the Android September 2024 security patch for improved system security.