[Update: P20 Pro Too] Huawei P20 smartphone users started getting November 2020 security patch

January 19, 2021:

Huawei P20 Pro also started receiving November 2020 security patch with a new software update, the EMUI 10.0 version remains the same as below.

January 18, 2021:

Huawei P20 initially released with EMUI 8.1 and then received two major software updates- EMUI 9.0 and 10.0. But, Huawei didn’t roll out EMUI 10.1 for this device. Currently, the P20 smartphone is still running on EMUI 10 and getting system and security upgrades for further improvements.

Now, Huawei has begun sending a new software update for P20 users, which installs the security patch released in November 2020 that fixes different levels of exploits and issues to improve system security. The update may take some time to reach more devices.

In the last update of the P20, Huawei only improved the system stability in certain scenarios to make your phone’s performance more stable.

Note:

• Currently, this update is rolling out in Europe.
• The update is rolling out in batches so it may take some time/days to reach your device.
• The update will not erase any data.

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New Version:

• The latest software update for the Huawei P20 comes with EMUI 10 version 10.0.0.185 upgraded from 10.0.0.182. The size of the software package is 275MB.

CHANGELOG:

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

November 2020 Security Patch Details: November 2020 security update install security fixes for different levels of exploits and issues within Huawei phones including 3 critical and 15 high levels of CVEs.

HOW TO UPDATE:

Download via Settings:

• Open Settings
• Click on the System & updates
• Open Software update
• Tap on Check for updates option
• If an update is available, click on Download and install
• After installation Reboot the device

Download via Support app:

• Open the Support app on your device
• Go to the Service tab
• Click on the update button
• Tap on Check for update option
• If an update is available, click on Download and install
• After installation Reboot the device

[Via-Huaweiblog]