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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Check for a software update

Install available security and system improvements.

HONOR · MagicOSAbout 4 minutes5 steps · 3 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 5

Prepare the phone

Connect to Wi-Fi and plug in the charger if the battery is low.

FOLLOW ON YOUR DEVICE01
Look for: Prepare the phone

A matching screen picture is not available for this step. Follow the instruction above, or open the manufacturer’s guide if your menus differ.

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Written guidance · take your time
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Prepare the phone

Connect to Wi-Fi and plug in the charger if the battery is low.

STEP 2

Open Settings

On the Home screen, tap Settings (the grey cog).

HONOR Home screen with Settings highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Tap System & updates

Scroll down and tap System & updates.

Settings with System & updates highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Tap Software update

System & updates with Software update highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Install the update

If an update is found, follow the on-screen button to download and install it. The phone restarts, so save anything you are working on first.

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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