Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022 starts collecting stable HarmonyOS 4.2 update

Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022 series tablets have started receiving stable HarmonyOS 4.2 update with a huge changelog. After the latest models, the company is serving the major upgrade to other tablet series. Let’s explore the new build in detail.

MatePad Pro 11 2022 tablet series counts a standard and a performance variant. The new HarmonyOS 4.2 firmware covers four models which are as follows:

• Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022 (GOT-W29)
• Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022 Performance Edition (GOT-AL09)
• Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022 Performance Edition (GOT-AL19)
• Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022 Performance Edition (GOT-Wo9)

In case you carry the above-listed tablet models, then you are eligible to install the latest software upgrade. Make sure that your device is running on the 4.0.0.130/135/136 version to avoid any kind of compatibility issues during the upgrade.

Stable HarmonyOS 4.2 update for Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022 tablets is rolling out with the 4.2.0.208 version and a downloadable package of 6.44 Gigabytes.

HarmonyOS 4.2 brings enhancements for every section of the device such as user interface, system security, privacy, and tablet accessories. At the same time, the company also integrated security patches released in May 2024 to optimize safety aspects.

You can check the complete changelog below:

Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022 tablets get stable HarmonyOS 4.2 update

Stable HarmonyOS 4.2 Update:

System

• Optimize the global search experience and make the home screen pull-down feature smoother
• Improve the user experience in various scenarios such as application startup, task switching, sliding, interrupting animations, etc., giving you a smoother and smoother operating feel.

User Interface

• Celia suggestions widgets can be stacked for display to improve the user experience.
• Polishes the operation details of more scenarios to make visual effects, prompts, etc. more refined and accurate.

Security

• Integrates a device-cloud cooperation mechanism to achieve more accurate and faster control of malicious apps
• Added an anti-false alarm feature to smartly identify viruses and risky applications, making HarmonyOS more pure and secure
• Blocks in-app ads (pop-up ads when the phone is shaken) by preventing apps from obtaining the device orientation. (Settings > Privacy > Permission Manager > Device Orientation)
• Better control on notification sending permissions for new third-party apps.
• Incorporated the May 2024 security patch to enhance the system security.

Apps

• Upgraded the ‘Huawei Reading’ service. Based on HarmonyOS features, it provides you with a high-quality reading experience such as millions of good books, AI emotional reading, and cross-device circulation.

Accessories

• When the tablet screen is off, tap the stylus on the screen to quickly open the memo to take notes and release pen-lifting shorthand (opening method: Settings > Accessibility > Stylus > Pen-lifting shorthand independent switch)