Huawei Watch GT 2 firmware update brings hidden features [Details]

Last December, Huawei rolled out a new firmware update for Huawei Watch GT 2 series smartwatches. This update comes with a bunch of new features including lock screen password, enhanced workout modes, Health monitoring features, and added important app – Petal Maps.

However, these aren’t the only feature that comes with this major software update for Huawei Watch GT 2. Because there are some hidden surprise features. So, did you already them? If yes, then it’s great. But, if you haven’t already, then we got you covered.

According to the information, the latest major Huawei Watch GT 2 series update brings hidden features mentioned below:

• Enhanced mode security unlock
• Stopwatch
• One-click reset of the timer

Version details:

Huawei Watch GT 2 users can get these features after upgrading over version 11.0.14.25 and above. While the Watch GT 2e users need to install 11.0.14.13 can enjoy these features.

So, Huawei Watch GT 2 does know about the new hidden features and how to enable them on your smartwatch. Let’s take a look:

Enhanced mode security unlock

The enhanced mode can determine whether the smart quick unlock is currently available through detection data such as the distance of the device and the wearing position. This mode allows to quickly unlock the device by entering password, fingerprint, and face verification. However, the user doesn’t need to worry because it is fully safe.

To enable:

• Keep the Huawei Watch GT 2 and phone connected
• Open smartphone Settings
• Tap on biometric and password
• Tap on smart unlock
• Turn on smart unlock and enhanced mode switch

To add a device:

• Click on Add to unlock the device
• Select your smartwatch from the paired device list
• Follow on-screen instructions

Stopwatch

In the upgarded verison, a new timer button has been added to the smartwatch to the timer interface of the Stopwatch app on the watch. During the timing process, you can click while recording, so that multiple records can be acquired at the same time. For example, while calculating sports data for an entire class/team, it is very convenient to record multiple data.

One-click reset of the timer

Nowadays, we use the time for several tasks but this little gadget is really very useful and can help us in time management very effectively. After all, deadlines are the primary productive force. Everyone can use timers to develop the concept of time.

After this upgrade, the original exit button of the timer interface in the watch changed to the reset button. So, if you need time again, click to reset with one button without going back to the previous level.

To exit:

• Tap Pause Timer
• Tap on Reset button
•  Swipe left to exit the timer

(Source: Huawei)