Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT Public Beta Test Begins Tomorrow: Mate60/X5 Series First to Get the Update, WeChat App Still Missing

Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT Public Beta Test Begins Tomorrow: Mate60/X5 Series First to Get the Update, WeChat App Still MissingHuawei's HarmonyOS NEXT system will begin its public beta test tomorrow (October 8th), with the Mate60/X5 series smartphones and the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch series tablets being the first to receive the update

Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT Public Beta Test Begins Tomorrow: Mate60/X5 Series First to Get the Update, WeChat App Still Missing

Huawei's HarmonyOS NEXT system will begin its public beta test tomorrow (October 8th), with the Mate60/X5 series smartphones and the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch series tablets being the first to receive the update. Currently, the HarmonyOS NEXT.0.0.71 version has begun rolling out to beta users, bringing improvements in system performance and stability, as well as pre-installed native HarmonyOS applications like Xiaohongshu and Kuaishou.

According to IT Home, the key updates in HarmonyOS NEXT.0.0.71 are:

System Optimization:

• Improved system performance and stability for smoother and more reliable device operation.

• Integrated security patches to enhance system security.

• Optimized the display of interfaces and setting icons for File Management, Health & Fitness, and other applications.

Camera Optimization:

• Enhanced camera performance and stability for better photo quality.

New Apps:

• Pre-installed native HarmonyOS applications like Xiaohongshu and Kuaishou.

Blogger @Ruige Plays Digital posted today that HarmonyOS NEXT.0.0.71 is indeed the public beta version. Some users asked in the comments if the WeChat app would be available tomorrow, to which the blogger replied "No."

This means that while Huawei has added popular apps like Xiaohongshu and Kuaishou in this beta test, the WeChat app is still unavailable. As the most popular social app in China, the absence of WeChat might deter some users from upgrading.

It's worth noting that the HarmonyOS NEXT.0.0.71 version is currently only available for beta users. The official public beta version is expected to be released tomorrow. At that time, all eligible Mate60/X5 series smartphones and MatePad Pro 13.2-inch series tablets will be able to upgrade.

Huawei has not yet officially announced the specific features and functionalities of the HarmonyOS NEXT system, but based on what we know, it is expected to offer a smoother, safer user experience and a wealth of new features. Users can look forward to the official public beta test release tomorrow and actively participate in the experience, contributing to Huawei's ongoing efforts to improve the HarmonyOS ecosystem.