New security update rolling out for Huawei Y9 2019 smartphone users

Back in 2019, Huawei released the Y9 2019 smartphone with EMUI 8.2 based on Android 8.2. Following the launch, the company has kicked off EMUI 9.1 major upgrade to provide a new user interface experience.

To be mentioned, this device is not eligible for EMUI 10 and above upgrades and also completed its monthly update cycle. As of now, it is under the company’s quarterly update device list. Apart from this, it was also observed that Huawei is good at taking care of its old devices system security.

Now, Huawei has begun pushing a new software update for Y9 2019 users. This update mainly installs the security patch released in November 2020 that fixes different levels of exploits and issues to protect your device against threats.

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Note:

• 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.
• Maintain enough battery and storage on your device. 
• EMUI version and size may vary depending on the country/region/models.

NEW VERSION:

Huawei Y9 2019 device is getting EMUI 9.1 version 9.1.0.340 with an update size of 301MB.

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
• 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

Thanks to the tipster: Raphael