Huawei Nova 12 Ultra joins HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta program

Huawei has launched the HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta program for the Nova 12 Ultra models. The activity is open only for the top-end models. It will reach the other variants of the respective lineup by the first quarter of the next year.

According to the details, Huawei Nova 12 Ultra and Star Edition handsets are eligible for the HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta program. The corresponding device owners need to sign up for this program to explore new features ahead of the stable release.

If you have the Huawei Nova 12 Ultra of its Star Edition then ensure the baseline version 4.2.0.162. Users can take the help of the My Huawei app to register for the beta activity. Open the app > Me > Upgrade and Try > follow the on-screen steps.

Apply and wait for the “review successful” notification. If your registration status shows “Passed”, you will receive the new beta version within 3-5 days. If failed, users need to wait for the upcoming update rollouts or beta programs.

HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta update will be an early testing version. We suggest taking a backup of your device beforehand to avoid data deletion. Also, keep 10GB of free storage space in your device to install the update without any interruption.

Also, the new software system could be incompatible with certain apps due to which, you may encounter abnormal functioning, freezing, lagging, and other issues. Hence, proceed with the beta update at your own risk.

Huawei Nova 12 Ultra joins HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta program (Image Credits: Huawei)

Other HarmonyOS NEXT Beta Programs:

The company opened the second round of HarmonyOS NEXT public beta activity on October 22. Pura 70 series, Pocket 2, and MatePad Pro 11 joined the program.

Apart from these handsets, Huawei has also added the Watch Ultimate and Ultimate Design wearables in the public beta listing. In the coming weeks, these smartwatches will also fetch the newest software upgrades and some amazing features.