Huawei Nova 8 SE 5G receives 2.0.0.217 update with November 2021 security update

Today, Huawei has released a new software update for the Nova 8 SE smartphone that comes with HarmonyOS 2.0 version 2.0.0.217 and brings November 2021 HarmonyOS security patch with various fixes and solutions to improve the system against threats that could compromise users data.

Yesterday Huawei has released the 4G version of the Nova 8 SE device that comes with a pre-built HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system. On the other hand, the rest of the specs remains the same as the 5G version except for the processor.

According to the information, Huawei Nova 8 SE November 2021 security update is rolling out in China and will expand gradually among the consumers. It’s noted that the Nova 8 SE has been upgraded from the EMUI ecosystem to the new Huawei operating system.

What to know:

• Please make sure that the phone is not ROOT, you can upgrade to version 2.0.0.217 online after receiving the push.
• The version is pushed in batches. In order to meet the needs of enthusiastic pollen for rapid upgrade, we have opened the upgrade application method of “My Huawei” app / “Member Center” app, and supports the upgrade of version 2.0.0.210 to version 2.0.0.217 , You can download the version through “My Huawei” APP> “Upgrade Early Access”> “Official Early Access”> “Experience Now” or “Member Center” APP> “Upgrade Early Access”> “Official Early Access”> “Experience Now” Upgrade.
• This version upgrade will not clear user data, but it is still recommended that you back up all important data to the PC or the cloud before the upgrade (please do not back up to the internal storage space of the phone), and confirm that the backup content is complete and effective.
• After the upgrade, the system performs self-optimization and adaptation, which may cause the phone to sometimes experience heat, fast power consumption, freeze or slow charging. It will return to normal after 2-3 days of normal use. It is recommended to charge the phone off-screen for more than 2 hours after the upgrade is completed (it is better to charge off-screen overnight), and then restart the phone to ensure that the phone application is quickly adapted.
• The system will restart after the update is completed. Please wait patiently for about five minutes.

Huawei Nova 8 SE 5G:

Huawei Nova 8 SE features a 6.53-inch OLED display with a 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution, powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800U, EMUI 10.1 based on android 10, a waterdrop notch at the top with selfie snapper, a rear quad-camera system, 60Hz screen refresh rate, support for 66W flash charger,  8 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage (expandable) and more.

The main quad-camera system consists of a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide-angle, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth cameras with LED flash, 16 MP selfie camera. Other features include an under-display fingerprint scanner, handheld super night scene, 4K video recording, and much more.

The phone also supports dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.