VoWiFi update for Honor View20 rolling out with Huawei Assistant and Smart Charging [India]

April security patch is rolling out for the global models of Honor 20, 20 Pro, and View20/V20. And similar to other eligible devices, Honor India is now sending some incremental features such as WiFi calling for the users of Honor View20/V20.

A new update for Honor View20 users in India installs the latest VoWiFi calling feature, April 2020 security patch, Huawei Assistant and Smart Charge.

Huawei has already distributed the WiFi calling features to other Honor devices including the Honor 9N, 9 Lite, View10, Play, 9X, 20i, 10 lite, 8X, and more.

More information linked below.

Honor View20 VoWiFi Update Changelog:

Calls: Enables the VoWiFi features for certain carriers.

Security: Integrates Android security patches released in April 2020 for improved system security.

Huawei Assistant and Smart Charge: Not mentioned in the changelog, but it’s part of the update.

DETAILS:

VoWiFi: Or Wi-Fi Calling feature enables users to use smartphones that support VoWiFi to dial numbers to use voice or video calls over Wi-Fi connection. Currently in India, only Jio and Airtel networks are offering VoWiFi services.

To activate Wi-Fi Calling:

You can activate the VoWiFi calling by going to Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data > Wi-Fi Calling > tap on Wi-Fi Calling slider to enable this feature.

Or via simply to Phone dialer > Settings > Wi-Fi Calling, tap the Wi-Fi Calling slider to enable this feature.

Huawei Assistant: Huawei Assistant provides smart reminders, personalized news, and other content relevant to you. The assistant is accessible via the home screen.

Just swipe right on the home screen to access Huawei Assistant (or left if you are using a bi-directional language). Huawei Assistant can’t be accessed directly from AppGallery.

Smart Charge: Preserve battery health by adapting to your charging routine. Charging may be paused to delay charging your device to 100% until needed.

Activate (default): Settings > Battery > More battery settings > Smart Charge.

April 2020 Security: April 2020 security update includes patches from Google and brings fixes to 5 critical, 12 high, and 1 medium level of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE).

VERSION:

This set of new features for Honor View20 comes with Magic UI 3.0 version 10.0.0.199 and 1.03GB of package size.

Note: The update is rolling out in batches for the Indian variant and it may take some time to reach your devices.

Want to send us update screenshots or information? connect here – screenshots@huaweicentral.com or send us a direct message on Twitter.

HOW TO UPDATE Honor View20:

Via Settings:

• Settings
• System & updates
• Software update
• CHECK FOR UPDATES
• Download and install

Via Support:

• Support (HiCare) app
• Services Tab
• Update
• CHECK FOR UPDATES
• Download and install

Thanks to the tipster – Manikanth