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[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
As an aside, used the V2 quite heavily yesterday, and had 6 hours of screen on time with 58% of the battery still left. I guess that equates to about 14 hours of real world screen on time, which is better than any phone I've ever owned!

One hiccup, I found I can't jump directly from the camera to the photo app to see the photo taken as I think I have deleted the Gallery app? And unfortunately changing the default photos app to Google Photos is not sticking. I could reset, but it's a pain, so if anyone can post the APK for the Gallery app or point me at it would be much appriecated!
[Honor Magic V2] freekick84:
I hope it's not only me. I don't get any push notifications from any app. I have tried every single thing and nothing seems to work. Does this happen to any US users? Thoughts?

I did see previous fixes in this thread but nothing seems to work
[Honor Magic V2] icegoffy:
Does the v2 able to charge other devices via its own usbc port ? i tried with a few cables none worked
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
As I do not yet have the device myself (still stuck in customs), I am not able to report from my own experience.

However, Average Dad states in his own YouTube channel that reverse charging with an usb-c cable works, but is limited to 5W .... sufficient for smartwatches, but maybe too slow for other devices.

If it does not work on your device, maybe this function still needs to be enabled in the configuration menu.
[Honor Magic V2] vegline:
good evening guys, owner of honor v2 with google services, I can't log into honor id, what can I do thanks
[Honor Magic V2] freekick84:
Anyone with this problem? I have restarted, I played with all settings possible and nothing works
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
Unfortunately that description is not going to help anyone help you. You need to list explicitly what you have done to your settings, and whether you have the gms beta or not, etc.

For instance, I have the gms beta and:

- I have turned on the Always On Display (AOD) to "Always"

- I have set "Allow Notifications to Wake Screen" = true.

- I have turned OFF "Manage Automatically" under Apps-App Launch, and set it to allow run in the background, run on startup, and allow secondary launch, for all the apps I want notifications from, otherwise the power management will kill the app and therefore notifications coming from it.

Have you done all of the above, and what else have you tried - specifically?
[Honor Magic V2] freekick84:
Thanks for you reply, I do not have the gsm beta. I have tried all the above, I even went into developer mode to see if I found anything, I also did safe mode. I noticed that one app I do get notifications is APKPure, in permission it does have "Push" as one permission. All the other apps do not have that and no option to add it. I do get calendar notifications on time with Outlook. I also get text messages and call notifications.
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
I get notifications (though on the odd occasion even with the above, not until I wake the phone), but then I have the GSM beta. So at a guess that is the difference?

Unless someone without the GSM beta can pipe up and say they are getting notifications without the GMS beta?

One additonal thought - are the apps you're not getting notifications from side loaded or using GBox or GSpace - and have notifications been turned on for GBox/GSpace (and power management turned off)?
[Honor Magic V2] freekick84:
I am currently not using Gbox or GSpace. I just installed whatsapp and it's working. I can't get anything else to work.
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
Non beta here

I get notifications as per @conceptgate info

Outlook, Instagram. Messenger

Sometimes when phone wakes, but normally ok

I'm only on wifi, no cellular as yet because I need google for a fully functional device
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
I asked someone with +86 number to provide me code to login.

I only wanted it so I could talk to support
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
In that case I'm stumped. Seems others without the GMS beta are getting notifications, and so the only thing I can think of is that you've somehow turned on/off, changed, or installed something that is preventing them. At this point, I'd probably try a hard reset, and start clean again, and then add your changes back one at a time, checking after each change that you are still getting notifications, until either you have a good working phone, or something you install/change stops notifications.

As an aside, I figured out why I wasn't able to access the Gallery app from the camera. Firstly I had disabled the Gallery app (doh!) in an attempt to mostly "de-honorize" the phone - and secondly (though not sure if this was necessary), I was getting the message asking me to add the Gallery to my "work profile". I think this might be because I have enterprise work and personal accounts attached and as such have Company Portal installed (which is the client side of Intune) which manages the phone. Anyhow, won't go into too much detail here as it probably doesn't many people, but if you come across the issue then ping me - you basically need to register your device with Intune and then add some Android apps/packages as enterprise exceptions.
[Honor Magic V2] cyan4:
I tried using the google phone app and any calls received, the app does not wake up the phone in full screen on the lock screen. Whereas the default honor phone app will work properly.

PS: Am on the beta GMS.
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
is it possible to make a copy of the beta rom and install it on another magic v2?
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Does someone still have this version installed on its Honor Magic v2?

7.2.0.115(SP30C00E114R5P5)

If so, I would be interested in the Buildnummer it states on the Software information page.
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
7.2.0.115(SP1C00E114R5P5patch01)

That’s mine.
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
Watch this -

Apparently you can create a Huawei non-Chinese member ID, and it works on the V2.
[Honor Magic V2] turtounet:
So apparently the Magic V2 will be officially available in Europe in January 2024.
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
Hello, I’ve testet the v2 a long time now. Many things worked for me. I have the problem after 5 min in standby the v2 goes in deep sleep and no way for Notifications after this Time. Have anyone any idea with this problem
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
Anyone knows where I can get the stylus?
[Honor Magic V2] vegline:
sorry, I wanted to know if they can change the icons
[Honor Magic V2] dosto88:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005912059562.html?src=google&aff_fcid=cf26f199c7a54e66ae8d664199e660da-1697368646346-06331-UneMJZVf&aff_fsk=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=aaf&sk=UneMJZVf&aff_trace_key=cf26f199c7a54e66ae8d664199e660da-1697368646346-06331-UneMJZVf&terminal_id=cb497d798da948a0b4eba5fca4f121f0&afSmartRedirect=y
[Honor Magic V2] dosto88:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805725744810.html?src=google&aff_fcid=cf26f199c7a54e66ae8d664199e660da-1697368646346-06331-UneMJZVf&aff_fsk=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=aaf&sk=UneMJZVf&aff_trace_key=cf26f199c7a54e66ae8d664199e660da-1697368646346-06331-UneMJZVf&terminal_id=cb497d798da948a0b4eba5fca4f121f0&afSmartRedirect=y&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

In USD instead of JPY as posted earlier.
[Honor Magic V2] Fish_from_96:
Got tempted by the Pixel 8 Pro and ordered one just for fun. Will be making a comparison video. I have my Magic V2 for about a month now, with GMS beta. I'll be making a deepdive review video soon. If there are people here who are still on the fence and would like me to cover something, let me know!
[Honor Magic V2] freekick84:
I have to say my phone does not give me Outlook notifications, email, Slack, Bumble. I do get whatsapp, calls, text message and FB messenger notifications. It is so weird that I don't get them, if any of you do please send me the APK that you are using. I am incredibly frustrated with this phone TBH. I love it but it's a super deal breaker if I can't receive basic service. I have Tmo if that helps.
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
See my last post about notifications.

Also, found another one - search for Battery Optimization and set to Not Allowed for the apps you want notifications from. Some apps though like Outlook are fairly battery hungry.
[Honor Magic V2] wolfgart:
Witch is your installed FW ?

Mine :
[Honor Magic V2] XtianRO:
same. think is the latest one (the 3rd batch)
[Honor Magic V2] wolfgart:
i would like to see any new method to install permanently third party launchers.

Last years all chinese Brands have closed their interface like the worst Apple...

Atm is not possible at all to use Nova Launcher for example.
[Honor Magic V2] freekick84:
This is the one I have
[Honor Magic V2] freekick84:
The troubleshoot I got is something called "push token" I'm missing this on outlook. Do you know how do I get this?
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
You musst download in honor AppStore! This runs perfekt with the v2
[Honor Magic V2] Omgitsdenis:
Hey Guys. So i was lucky to enough to get into the third gms beta. Most things work but my galaxy watch 4 didnt work so i decided to get the latest xiaomi watch pro 2 and now it says I should ugrade my gms version... I dont see a way to do that as from what i understand its the one that honor provides us, right?

Was anyone successful conneting any wear os watch with the HMV2?
[Honor Magic V2] freekick84:
Funny thing is that I have. Do you guys think I got a faulty phone? Or the ROM came with problems? I also can't use the Huawei login and honor. Even if I did vpn to HK signed up only with email.
[Honor Magic V2] XtianRO:
Try this one: install from Google play "Play services info" by Google and update google play services ( dated 2018) to latest version. It might help.
[Honor Magic V2] Omgitsdenis:
Thanks for your reply.

I installed the app and all my google related apps are up to date .

Yet in the mi app i get the toast that says i need to upgrade them:

Its so frustrating. I love the phone but it really sucks that i have to accept that none of the wear os watches work with it because of lack if proper gms. The beta gms doesnt seem to suffice
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
Not a solve for your issue, but interestingly, I have version 23.40.14, which is a little newer than yours. Also, I think that installed date of 2018 is misleading, as obviously the phone wasn't even made then, and if you look at the App Store details, it says 2023.
[Honor Magic V2] Omgitsdenis:
I have installed the version 23.40.14 now which appears to be a beta version and still it say I should upgrade the gms version.

I believe now that the devs just used this toast as an error Statement whenever the gms version doesnt fit or work. Even if it technically is newer than the version that mi firtness requires for the watch to be connected.

Is really no one here who could get any wear os device to run with the hmv2?
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
I try it later with a huawei gt3.

I will see what happens
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
By the way, no Gms installed. I did not receive Beta🥺
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
Watch GT3 works perfectly
[Honor Magic V2] MatroxD:
Ebay. I have one on the way
[Honor Magic V2] inthedark22:
Getting mine tomorrow, second hand, if you factory reset will th3 google services stay or should you re-install them? Thanks in advance.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Yes, if this device received the beta firmware it will be kept. Factory reset would not delete it. Otherwise it would have been a solution with GBox or GSpace. Those are applications that would get deleted.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
For those unfortunate guys like myself who did not receive the beta GMS firmware:

First of all it is said that at the end of the month they will be rolling out a new firmware with GMS services to the regular devices as well.

Secondly, right now they made a new firmware available: 7.2.0.119.

It includes improvements to wallpapers, but more important an enhancement to the camera for rear selfies. This now allows to take a rear selfie and change camera settings which was not possible before.
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
This sounds amazing. Where does this information come from?
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
oooh fingers crossed

been waiting to switch the daily driver..
[Honor Magic V2] MatroxD:
I'm pulling the update(the 119).. Thanks for the heads up!
[Honor Magic V2] robachevic:
Hello everyone,

I bought Honor Magic V2 from Wonda shop. I asked them to register me for the GMS beta. I got an update after 2 days. After the update, you need to install the Google Play apk and activate Google Play Services under Users & Accounts in the options.
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
i emailed wonda and they said it was no longer available

they gave me this link, but it is expired

retail.hihonor.com/dist/questionnaire/?questionnaireId=64eda57057f9e82d1225c66a#/pc-index
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
The Beta is closed.
[Honor Magic V2] robachevic:
when did you contact them?
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
i had asked honor club chat a week ago - and they couldn't help, i didn't ask wonda until i just saw the previous thread
[Honor Magic V2] robachevic:
if you bought it in a Wonda shop, ask them to include you in the GMS program. You need to send them the serial number of the mobile phone (not IMEI).
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
they can't help apparently

Really sorry, the program is already closed.......

Now, you can only wait for Honor's official GMS update release.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Well I have been told by the hotline in a chat that this is the plan. Considering that they want to start beta testing of the global models in different regions such as UK, Germany, Spain and that the period for applying to that test on 25th of October, it seems plausible to me.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Apart from applying for it there would be another alternative if someone had the download link for the firmware version of 7.2.0.115(SP30C00E114R5P5).

There is a method of applying firmware updates offline by putting the service firmware on a usb c stick and entering with a specific GSM code in the phone app to the service menu in which one can trigger the firmware update. I entered successfully to this menu, but do lack a link to the proper firmware.
[Honor Magic V2] JanAltman:
Just received my HMV2 from Wonda.

Google services were preinstalled (y)

For security reasons I made a factory reset so the phone became Chinese again :) , but there was not problem to install Google services again and remove Chinese bloatware.

Almost everything works fine (was little scared regarding banking apps).

AndroidAuto icon appeared as well but I have no opportunity to test it now:

The only thing which is not working is WearOS watches (Tic Watch 3 LTE).

The WearOS app freezes right at the start after the splash screen appears and nothing further happens.

Any advice? Thanks!

And last question: Has HonorID any meaningful use (for someone who fully relies on google)? And if so, what is the easiest way to obtain one - be able to log into Honor apps and services?

THX
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
You can use only Huawei or honor watches🥺 that works perfectly.

We need the Firmware to flash the device with these settings GMS open. Wich software version did you have??
[Honor Magic V2] JanAltman:
Maybe one more problem detected.

With LinkToWindows/PhoneLink

The strange thing is that it worked for a while, including running Android apps from the phone on a Windows PC. And then suddenly it stopped working and this weird "roaming" message appeared.
[Honor Magic V2] JanAltman:
Version of which software you mean?
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
The

the Firmware Version with GMS
[Honor Magic V2] Omgitsdenis:
Thanks mate. Unfortunately it doesnt run wear os as the OS.
[Honor Magic V2] Omgitsdenis:
Do you guys believe that with the official release, wear OS watches, Auto and the Google Assistant will work?

As these are the three things that I see don't want to work yet and I'm really looking over to the one plus open... Looks like a polished phone :/
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
I fear that unfortunately this will not change with the Chinese device. I'm also thinking about the OnePlus. unfortunately not available in Germany … :-(
[Honor Magic V2] Omgitsdenis:
Yep. In Austria you can get it. I'm just not sure how it works tax wise as I would like to deduct it and purchase it via my Limited company.

On their website the deal until today was quite nice.

1799-250 and buds pro (worth 180€)

So probably you will be able to buy it within weeks for 1.5k or so.

I'll probably wait for a nice 8gen3 fold to come out then or hope the Software will improve.
[Honor Magic V2] hiraan:
Did you buy the device after the beta program closed or before? I wonder how gms was pre-installed!

Thx.
[Honor Magic V2] XtianRO:
I have a question: v2 doesn't have wi-fi calling? It seems it doesn't have it. I noticed that needing it.
[Honor Magic V2] Boomania2:
I faced the same problem with my Tag Heuer Connected E4. The global Wear OS just don't run with Vivo X fold 2 and HMV2 as these 2 phones are China rom. Problem resolved after I search and install Wear OS for China ROM phone. You will need both Global and China ROM Wear OS installed on the same phone to work.

Hope this will help some of the brothers here.
[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
With the GMS update, does the Chinese ROM allow you to install Nova Launcher with full gesture support and keep it as the primary launcher?

The global version of the Magic Vs did allow you to. Thanks guys
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
Read further back in this thread - unfortunately it's not possible yet - but also wouldn't recommend it anyhow with foldables as the launcher has to deal with two screens and multi-tasking, etc., so even if you could get it to work there would be likely quirks. For folding phones, at least for now, the native launcher is usually the best.
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
It does have VoLTE and VoWifi - but your carrier must have enabled it for the phone model, for the settings to appear. My carrier has enabled it as I have it working with my previous phone, but by default the V2 doesn't turn it on (and there is no setting) with my carrier sim. I'm guessing it is a combination of the carrier settings and the model the phone is broadcasting as. If I switched to a different network it might just work.

That said, there is a way to force it on the phone, though it is a little indepth. Follow this guide, it worked for me and I now have VoLTE showing in the status bar. Oddly, I don't have VoWifi showing, but phone calls seem a lot better and I don't have good signal where I am, so I assume VoWifi is also working - but time will tell.

Finally!!! GUIDE To enable VoLTE and VoWifi on OOS 12.1 without root

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Note, you don't have to run any of the complex command line commands - just install Shizuku, connect it via wireless debugging (you'll need to turn on dev options - tap Build Number about 5 times), then install the Pixel IMS app, and it should turn on the VoLTE (and maybe VoWifi) functionality - though I still don't have the options in settings - it is definately on.

DISCLAIMER: Do this at your own risk, as I have no idea about the provenance of these apps, and you are basically granting access at a low level for them to work. RTFM.

Edit: Grab the latest version of Pixel IMS from here - many more settings: https://github.com/kyujin-cho/pixel-volte-patch/releases
[Honor Magic V2] JanAltman:
And how to do it?
[Honor Magic V2] Boomania2:
You can proceed to install both version of Wear OS. My Vivo X fold 2 and HMV2 allows that. The Wear OS for China ROM phone is APK file.
[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
Thanks. I have both the Vs and the Vivo X Fold 2 and Nova works superbly on these phones. Also worked great on the Z Fold 4.

Are third party launchers not usable on the V2 because it's still the Chinese ROM? I suspect it will be OK to install on the Global ROM version. I was hoping to buy the Chinese version with the GMS support because it will be quicker to get and cheaper but not having Nova is a deal breaker. Looks like I'm going to have wait for the international release 😔
[Honor Magic V2] XtianRO:
Thank you very much. Ill follow the howto and check if is possible to turn on the wifi (in my previous phone both vol

Thank you! Ill follow the howto and see if is working. In my previous phone i had both options up and running but in v2 only volte is active and visible.
[Honor Magic V2] JanAltman:
Thanks. It was easy after all:

There's an AppGallery on the phone. I found the "Wear OS" app (it had some Chinese characters at the end, so it was probably the Chinese version) and installed it.

And then the original English WearOS app started working and I paired the watch normally.

Note: Don't use the Chinese one! Its purpose is only to revive the English one.

So far everything seems to be working, my accounts have transferred over, the calendar has synced, the watch has taken over the WiFi configuration, I can install the watch faces.

So thanks, Wear OS apparently works ✅ and there's not even any need for APK sideload.
[Honor Magic V2] Boomania2:
You're welcome.

Glad to know this method works for you.
[Honor Magic V2] MatroxD:
Just wondering, those with the GMS beta are you all able to create and input your honor id? I have the id, but as mentioned earlier, it's not allowing the region.

TIA
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
The honor member ID issue is not related to the GMS beta. You just need an Honor member ID created from the Chinese region, otherwise it won't work with the Chinese ROM. And to do that, you need a Chinese phone number, though there was a way around it using an email address to create one. Look through previous pages of this thread. An alternative is a Huawei member ID which apparently works if created from any region. Again, read previous posts in this thread.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Well, actually that is not completely correct. You can register an HONOR ID with your own mobile number if you use the honor Club URL:

https://club.hihonor.com/cn/

(click on the small person icon in the top menu and you will be directed to the login page.

There you can use a mobile phone number from other countries as well.

After that you can use that honor id to login on your Honor Magic V2.
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
Yeah, if you look in the history of this thread, that didn't work - you get told that there is a security problem or something and not to try again if you use a non chinese number. But hey, worth giving it a try.
[Honor Magic V2] MatroxD:
I have the hauwei I'd, but that's not working either..
[Honor Magic V2] MatroxD:
Didn't work for me. Still batting zero unfortunately..
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
i got someone with a chinese number to provide me the code to register my ID
[Honor Magic V2] Gl88:
The only use I have found for login in with Honor ID is enabling USB debugging in developer options.

Haven't found any other use so far that I can think off (other than applying for the GMS update)
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Well, just for curiosity I tried with a different number (as I happen to have several prepaid numbers) and for me it worked perfectly if I do it on my computer (not my Honor smartphone!).

I get redirected to the following Link:

Link to Chinese server Login Page

When I use a German mobile phone number, I do receive the sms code and am afterwards registered with a Chinese honor id. So no security risk info at all.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Yeah, that was my first approach. And it was more about linking the Huawei id to the honor account ... so no solution as you still need an honor account. That's why I went for the solution through the club honor registering page.
[Honor Magic V2] JanAltman:
Ordered a week ago.
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
I think they have a backuped firmware with the gms service. There is a gsm code for installing firmwares. Maybe Anytime gives someone a backup rom ore something