Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro gets first HarmonyOS 5.0 update with new features

After the global debut, the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro is getting its first-ever update with new features. The latest firmware comes with various interesting additions and improvements for the wearable to offer an excellent first experience to users.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro packs several significant capabilities. It has new workout modes, smart routing features, as well as the advanced TruSense system.

Now the company is releasing the first software update for the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro to ensure that all the new features work efficiently. Notably, this is the HarmonyOS 5.0 software update with version 5.0.0.97 and a package size of 30.66 MB.

Yes, Huawei has introduced its new smartwatches with HarmonyOS 5.0. The exact features and enhancements of this version are still under the hood. Although the new update sheds light on what this software build contains for the wearables.

Looking into the changelog, the company has added a new RouteDraw feature, a handy calculator app, and a quick recording tool to the Stay Fit app. Users can check the new improvements and other details of the latest update below.

New Features

• Added the new RouteDraw feature that recommends creative routes with stopovers to make running more fun.
• Added the calculator app as well as provides convenient calculations on your wrist.
• Adds a quick recording feature to the Stay Fit app.

Optimizations

• Provides improved customization capabilities for gallery watch faces. You can now create your own watch faces by setting the custom options in the Huawei Health app.
• Adds new animations to the watch face pet: Panda which can be updated and downloaded under Huawei Health > Devices > My Watchfaces.
• Adds support for taking standalone screenshots on the watch when not connected to the phone. The screenshots will be saved to your phone’s gallery when connected.
• Optimizes system stability in certain situations.

The update is rolling out in batches. However, users can check its availability via the Huawei Health app and install it manually on their new smartwatch.

HarmonyOS 5.0 has appeared as a surprising software version for Huawei users. The company hasn’t detailed it so far. Hence, it is unclear when this version will reach other smartwatches. Yet, we can wait for a few days to get more info on this topic.

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