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January 2021 patch arrives at P Smart + 2019 in firmware update

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January 2021 patch arrives at P Smart + 2019 in firmware update

After some time without many updates because of the Chinese New Year, Huawei is now really running out of steam. Several devices are currently receiving the January 2021 patch. It is great that it is not only the current Flagships among the first devices with the new patch but also the P Smart + 2019, which as its name reveals, is not exactly the latest equipment.

With 100 MB the update is modest in size. They can install it easily without worrying about the volume of data. Of course, downloading via WLAN is also possible. The January 2021 patch contains only the changes mentioned in the changelog; there are no new functions. Nothing changed in the Android or EMUI version.

No problems with the updates have yet been identified. However, they should always have a current backup as a backup.

Firmware numbering for the January 2021 patch of P Smart + (2019):

POT-LX1T 10.0.0.182 (C431E9R2P3)

Changelog

List of changes
This update improves the security of the system with the use of security patches.

[Security]
Integrates Android security patches released in January 2021 to improve system security. For more information on the security of HUAWEI's EMUI system updates, visit the official HUAWEI website or download Stock Firmware:

Update notes:
1. This update does not delete personal data, but we recommend that you back up all important data before updating.
2. If you encounter problems during the upgrade, call the Huawei customer service line or visit a Huawei customer service center.
3. The update package will be automatically deleted when the update is complete.

General information

As soon as an update is released, only one percent of activated devices are updated in the first 24 to 48 hours. This is so that device check-ins can be observed and validated for errors first. The updates are scheduled to be carried out in a period of one to two weeks.
An update of all devices is carried out in steps of 25% above 50% up to 100%. This can take up to eight weeks.

How to update a Huawei smartphone?

There are several ways, all valid in the case of the update: there will not always be a new version available for your smartphone, no matter if you use several methods, if there are not, there is not. Of course, it is convenient to meet them all, let's get to it.

Wireless or Over The Air (OTA) updates

This is the most common form of update: when we least expect it, a pending update appears in the notification area. Just press on this warning and follow the instructions for the smartphone to be updated quickly and safely. It is convenient, however, to download these new versions only when connected to WiFi networks: they are heavy, and will certainly consume your data packet. In case you want to check if you have an update available, just do the following:

  • Go to your Huawei or Honor smartphone settings.
  •  « System «.
  • Go to " Software update «.
  • The search for new software will be done automatically. If you want to do a manual search, just click on the " Check for updates " button.

Using your computer and HiSuite

In addition to receiving updates on the phone, they are also available with the software of Huawei computers: HiSuite. It is valid not only to search for new software versions but also to make backup copies or transfer images between the smartphone and the computer, for example. To update your Huawei with your computer, you must do the following:

  • Download the HiSuite software from this page. It is valid for Windows or Mac.
  • After you have installed HiSuite on your computer, open the application and connect your smartphone via USB with the screen unlocked.
  • You need to enable HDB for HiSuite: just search for HDB in the search box of your Huawei or Honor settings. In the additional settings, press the button « Allow HiSuite to use HDB «.
  • The software will be synchronized and will offer the option of copying contacts or making backup copies, among other options. they can also check for pending Android updates: just click on the bottom icon, " Update ".
  • If HiSuite updates are available, they will be downloaded and installed on the phone.

Manually install the update files

This is the last official way to install updates: manually installing the update file. It is dangerous because, if you make a mistake and try to install/load firmware different from the phone model, it can damage your smartphone forever. Even so, it is useful to know this method, as sometimes it may be the only way to renew the smartphone's firmware. And even do an Unbrick on the phone. We reiterate how delicate this operation is, you only have to execute it and have the correct update file and are willing to take the risks. For this:

  • Unzip the file you downloaded: they must have an « update. app «.
  • Create a folder in the storage root of your Huawei Honor that is called « dload » (Without the quotation marks) and place the file « update.app « inside.
  • Turn off the phone completely
  • Press the volume buttons (+ and -) and press and hold the power button until the phone vibrates.
  • When you feel the vibration, release the power button while pressing the volume buttons.
  • If the dload folder is well created and the update.app is correct, the smartphone will begin to install the update file.
  • Keep in mind that the data stored on the phone is most likely to be completely erased.

What you should know before updating your Huawei / Honor phone

So far, we've seen the four official ways to update a Huawei or Honor smartphone with Android. They are organized in order of difficulty and also by the level of risk, although there are a few considerations to keep in mind before updating:

  • Make backup copies in case the update fails.
  • Safeguard your data and more personal elements, such as photos and videos.
  • The fact that a smartphone sees the news of an update does not mean that it will receive a notification immediately: the new versions are distributed in stages. And they differ in date by elements such as the country of the operator that sold the phone.
  • Although we all want the phone to be up to date, a phone will not stop working because it has not been updated to the latest version of Android. Smartphones over two years old do not usually receive new versions, it is a feature of the Android market that we must keep in mind when purchasing a new smartphone.
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