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[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
cheers

i don't have a galaxy watch, got a xiaomi

don't need android auto

will look at the covers

i can't understand the honor app to chat

i registered an honor id on my computer, but it doesn't work on the phone - i think cause locked to china country

will look at the notification management once i login to things
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
i just changed the keyboard :-)
[Honor Magic V2] wolfgart:
I would be able to switch launcher but it's not possible.

Moderator Edit on profanity posted.
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
System & Updates - Language & Input - Language & Region: Remove everything but English/UK or whatever.

Then install Gboard and make sure it is the default Keyboard in Language & Input, and make sure that the only language set in GBoard is English/UK or whatever.
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
Yeah, can't change the launcher yet, won't stick.

But like I said in a previous post, as long as the native launcher is not horrible, I've found it is better to use it as 3rd party launchers always seem to have the odd quirk. This might not be so true on traditional slab phones, but folding phones generally need a bit of special handling in the launcher. For instance multitasking or continuation when you switch displays might not work correctly. Sometimes this is built into the OS and you're fine, and sometime behaviour is enabled by the OS and the native launcher working together.

Ultimately by changing launcher, you're trying to force the new phone to work the way you do; but if you learn to work the way it does it IMHO it works out better, though it is uncomfortable at first due to muscle memory.
[Honor Magic V2] ChodTheWacko:
Fyi, Well, two days after I returned the phone,a case arrived.

Got on eBay for $13

Phone case protective case ultra thin hd for Honor magic v2

It seems pretty decent. Stiff but covered in tpu. It wasn't super obvious from the listing but it's a two piece and there is no hinge protection.

Unfortunately I can't test it but thought I'd post pics anyway. The hinge does open 90 degrees,but won't rotate like the stock case
[Honor Magic V2] dstarr:
Does anyone have Google Voice Assistant "Hey Google" working on the beta software? When I go in to settings, it says that option is unavailable.
[Honor Magic V2] XtianRO:
Me neither and i am very curious if is possible to launch it...
[Honor Magic V2] frostywinter:
Cheers for that, i had done the first bit and now have the english uk keyboard set. but cant select the gboard keyboard as default as i cant deselect the honor keyboard.. perhaps you have the gms beta?

Also i csnt swipe in the honor kayboard, does that work for others who dont have gms?
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
Thats odd, I do have the GMS beta, but I'm sure I had GBoard as installed and default long before that - it is one of the first things I do on a phone. Don't doubt you, but perhaps there is some other setting that allows it?
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
Anyone have Microsoft authenticator working?

I need this for everything in my life..
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
I have it working perfectly fine, its a requirement for my work/company. I didn't install it until after I got the GMS beta though, so your mileage may vary before that.
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
Ah dammit..

Yeah doesn't work natively so far I can find
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
Anyone installed from this link?
[Honor Magic V2] pvpaco:
Hello, I got the phone on august, I want to register to the beta, tryed a lot of ways, but no update apeared. Also I want to chat but I think I unistalled the honor member app, could someone share it with me? the link or the app.

Also I have a lot of cases from alliexpress, just two or three are good enough for the phone. Also I added a mate screen protector insdie and is wonderfull. you should try it, it makes the line of the screen almost invisible.
[Honor Magic V2] pvpaco:
I could try it but how do we install it? frome recovery? I already tryed with honor suite, with out luck
[Honor Magic V2] raimondomartire:
I've installed It and work without problem
[Honor Magic V2] raimondomartire:
This update work if you already are in beta. I publish link to understand server link and if anyone want study rom
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
Are you in beta?
[Honor Magic V2] raimondomartire:
Yes
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
😭

That's what I need to try and get
[Honor Magic V2] ebrahim.popat:
I tried to connect the Gallery Watch Classic 6 and it said this phone is not supported. I am using the GMS version.
[Honor Magic V2] prank1:
I use the Microsoft Authenticator App and I do not have the GMS beta installed.

It does come up with an error message when you first install it if I remember correctly, but it still works perfectly fine. The only issue is I don't get notifications from it, even when I play about with the settings, other than that no issues
[Honor Magic V2] pvpaco:
Good and bad news, beta 3 its over, so we could not apply anymore. But I contacted customer service, and they told me I should wait patiently for the final version. sorry its in spanish, I was using the translator. But it says:

Now, theres no way I could register you.

You can wait patiently the next official versión.
[Honor Magic V2] pvpaco:
But it seems that it will not arrive as a standard firmware, the ones who need it will need to apply for it on a similar questionar. It means they will develope a official version to apply for it. Always checked by sms.
[Honor Magic V2] XtianRO:
IMHO, the new firmware will be for everyone as Honor is coming to terms with Google (for a few years now) ... also, I expect the new Magic OS 8, based on Android 14, to have GMS deeply integrated at launch, somewhere in November- December. I'm not sure about AA or Google Assistant though...
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
I found downloading Celia keyboard from the app store and switch that to default keyboard allowing you to type and translate from English to Chinese in the chat befor sending it off, to understand the response, you can use Ms or Google translator, but i use google live translator on my other phone to read live chat or follow instruction if the page have flat images not able to translate on the browser.
[Honor Magic V2] ratam:
Hi everyone,

I finally got the 2 updates OTA for GMS ! hourrah :-)

But I dont know where to find the play store ?

I have an google account in the settings but how to install all the apps and so on please ?

Thanks again.
[Honor Magic V2] Fish_from_96:
You can download the google play store apk from apkmirror and just install it.
[Honor Magic V2] pvpaco:
you have a real chinese phone number? you recived a SMS and needed to follow a link?
[Honor Magic V2] pvpaco:
No access to apply for the beta anymore, thats good, maybe at the end of october will have a update for all. Maybe end of year with Android 14.
[Honor Magic V2] exospacial:
I was under the impression that Honor Vs [China] was different to [Global], meaning the [China] model was stuck to Android 12 without GSM whereas the [Global] model had Android 13 with GSM. You also couldn't upgrade it to Android 13 with GSM.

Does that mean the currently released V2 would be stuck on Android 13 without official GSM?
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
I suppose I'm lucky one cos i only just notified of my requested confirmed that i passed the criteria, this was only after 2 atyempts on the questionnaire and multiple web chat conversation and was told wasn't selected. I finally got 6 hours later this morning i have been selected. Its true you have to be persistent and may be vocal on the golden club Community. Can wait to get first update and transition from fold 2 to V2 and not look back.
[Honor Magic V2] ratam:
I put a fake Chinese number but then I contacted the honor support to request my admission to the gms beta ( as I wasn't in the 3rd batch).

I said to them that I was abroad and no roaming so cannot be contacted by phone.

Finally, I sent an email to the support rycare@pmail.hihonor.com.

So I got the Ota after 2 days.
[Honor Magic V2] Gl88:
Woohoo... after weeks of nagging support finally got the GMS update this morning!
[Honor Magic V2] frostywinter:
Do you need to have a valid China Honor ID to get the GMS update and for the phone to be logged into that ID? I applied for the update early last week but didn't have the Honor ID but I did have a valid china mobile number I used in the application...
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
i can't sign into honor id onthe phone, and so can't download any apps

getting error about service

i'm located in Australia
[Honor Magic V2] Gl88:
I have a valid China Honor ID. I used VPN and setup using email instead of phone number. My Honor ID is logged into the phone but Im not sure if that is required to get the update. Having said that, a Chinese Hono ID was required when filling out the questionnaire to apply for the beta test.

Did you check the list to see if you made the 3rd batch?
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
You need to have an Honor ID to apply for the GMS beta, and to use the Honor Member app chat (as you need to be logged into on the phone). But I think the update itself is linked to the Serial Number of the phone.
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
The Honor Member app comes pre-installed on the phone, and the chat is within that - but you do need to get an Honor ID (Chinese one). Follow GI88 advice above.
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
can you advise steps to get the correct honor id for the phone login?

i have registered online a honor id

but it doesn't work on phone
[Honor Magic V2] Gl88:
It needs to be a Chinese Honor ID as if you were from China.

use this link:

Honor ID - Account Notice

hnid.cloud.hihonor.com

This will only work with a VPN. I used Expressvpn. After choosing a variety of countries (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan) of which none worked, I eventually used the "choose for me" option which finally worked.

Looking at my Honor ID page now, it looks like i was registered from Singapore so it looks like some Asian countries other than China also work.
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
not having luck with that

on phone with china region, once i submit password, the page doesn't proceed. it just clears the data and account doesn't get created

from computer i can't get the page to load with or without VPN

if i get to the register page from normal link, China region doesn't let me choose email as login

i tried other asian countries as registering and none of them login on the phone.

*welp*
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
Yeah, I tried and get the same, though I can get to that page from a computer - looks like that register by email page doesn't work any more? But, actually when you go to the China Honor ID register page - it does allow you to put in numbers from other countries - so might be worth a try as I read somewhere someone got that to work - https://hnid.cloud.hihonor.com/CAS/portal/userRegister/regbyphone.html
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
That's no good, I tried that too
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
i'm trying to find a website to get a temp chinese number to help register with it

not having much luck

this site looked promising https://online-sms.org/Free-CN-Phone-Number

but not getting any messages through yet
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
doesn't look good for global rom

"Honor has confirmed to Android Authority that a global launch will only take place in Q1 2024. That’s a long time to wait, meaning there’ll be at least six months between the Chinese and global releases."
[Honor Magic V2] Fish_from_96:
This is known for a while. A global Q1 release is relatively close to a potential Magic V3 as well, which makes the wait for a global V2 less interesting.

Please do understand that a potential global rom will most probably not work for chinese devices. You can't flash the rom as the bootloader is locked.

There is a chinese rom beta with Google mobile services. The real question is when Honor will release an OTA update for chinese rom devices with google mobile services.
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
True

Hopefully not too long
[Honor Magic V2] volkodav1975:
On This model has a beta version of the firmware with Google services. The subscription took place in China, it has already ended, but we have received several users.
[Honor Magic V2] JanAltman:
From my perspective, Honor has time to release Google services for all Chinese ROM users by the time OnePlus Open is available.

If Honor doesn't make it in time, I'll buy OnePlus.
[Honor Magic V2] BinloUK:
That is exactly where my thinking is too. I am sure Honor will have to compete with OnePlus and therefore GMS will be added to the Chinese ROM much before the global launch and also with Xmas around the corner would make sense to increase sales!
[Honor Magic V2] JanAltman:
I'm afraid that's not the case.

The Magic V2 won't be competition for the OnePlus Open until the official global launch of V2.

The people who buy a phone on a Chinese e-shop and with a Chinese ROM are an insignificantly small group.

We have to hope that Honor will launch GMS for Chinese users because a portion of them want those services.

But they probably won't do it for the sake of the few people outside China who have taken advantage of the "grey import".
[Honor Magic V2] Fish_from_96:
Exactly. Honor doesn't have to release GMS if their target market is China because GMS isn't used as widely. They are competing with Oppo/Oneplus in China (the Oneplus Open will launch as Oppo Find N3), but GMS won't be a deciding factor for most customers based there.

There are however strong rumours of a launch in the UAE (Middle East). GMS is used there. This region usually receives devices from the Asian market. My guess is that they will launch in the UAE with their Asian SKU and a stripped down (chinese bloat removed) Chinese ROM with GMS.

It's either this, or they are preparing for the global launch and use the Chinese base as a beta, in which case we are lucky :D
[Honor Magic V2] BinloUK:
Another possibility is Android 14 is around the corner, so perhaps and I think it could be a high probability that they will add GMS services into the new Android 14 build by default regardless of which region the phone comes from. Hence why they have run the Beta testing.

Now the only thing is will they release 14 before the Global release scheduled for Q1 2024?
[Honor Magic V2] darzy88:
i finallly received the beta for my honor magic v2 this morning and def helps just round off an already great phone
[Honor Magic V2] dstarr:
Does the phone have any gaming mode? When i am playing games, notifications keep going off.
[Honor Magic V2] ChodTheWacko:
Argh, my phone got returned because it didn't go through customs. I need to figure out how to ground ship the phone from the USA to china.

For the short term, the phone is up for sale. It's in perfect condition. 512 GB, Purple.

I registered for GMS although I didn't get into beta 3, unfortunately.

I'll throw in the extra case for free.

I'd definitely prefer a USA buyer since it makes it simpler to just ground ship.
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
calling all Aussies, how did you register your Honor ID for the phone?
[Honor Magic V2] dosto88:
Received an sms for feedback re GMS beta:

For those who have the GMS beta but did not get the sms - translated via Google Translate:

"Thank you for actively signing up to participate in the Honor Experience Pioneer Group activities. The activity is currently in full swing. The optimization of the version cannot be separated from your support. We sincerely invite you to fill in the Honor Pioneer Group User Experience Questionnaire https://cn-s.c.hihonor.com/17874S. Thank you for your participation!"

I submitted the questionnaire at the link provided above. It asks for your phone number. I used Google Translate but replied in English. I indicated that Android Auto does not work and some badge notifications do not work for me.
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
I think someone asked about delayed notifications? Turn on the Always On Display (AOB) to Always, and\or turn on the setting "Allow Notifications To Wake Screen". The first is mostly good enough, but the second to be sure. With both these settings off notifications only seem to alert all at once when you turn on the screen.
[Honor Magic V2] dosto88:
I do get notifications in the notifications list and on AOD. Just don't get the numbered badges for outlook or whatsapp icons. I get correct badges for other apps.
[Honor Magic V2] gemidriver:
bueller?
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
Does have anyone test the update file on another V2??
[Honor Magic V2] ChodTheWacko:
Someone who received the Honor gms beta on the Honor magic 5 pro said it works for them with android auto they think it might be because they did a hard reset after the update.

Did/can someone try this and see if this works?
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
Apparently they are launching the vs2 in 3 days
[Honor Magic V2] wolfgart:
Yeah but it seems to be a mid range device. Snap Gen 1 onboard and device price lowered...

V2 is better
[Honor Magic V2] XtianRO:
About OPPO/ ONEPLUS

Here's what the OnePlus Open's display crease will look like [Video]

A hands-on video with the Oppo Find N3 also shows off the display crease that we'll see on the upcoming OnePlus Open.

9to5google.com

IMHO honor is better...
[Honor Magic V2] defpat:
Just found this:

HONOR Magic V2 BETA TESTER RECRUITMENT

www.hihonor.com

New HONOR Magic V2 Release & Subscribe Offer | HONOR UK

HONOR Magic V2 release date from 26th Jan! Subscribe HONOR Magic V2 Phone and get early bird discount!

www.hihonor.com
[Honor Magic V2] BinloUK:
This to me looks like they are getting ready for Global launch and want some beta testers in the UK to trial the device with the Global ROM.

Its happening and maybe if we lucky they bring it forward to Dec 23 for a sales boost during Xmas, but I doubt it !!!!
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
Signed up a few weeks ago - but haven't heard anything, so not sure if it is anything more than a marketing effort.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Over here in Germany they do have this as well. If you read the Terms of Business, they state that during the period of 25th of September until the 25th of October they offer signing up for the test and will be selecting afterwards 5(!) persons that may test the product for 3 months.

I assume it is kind of a lottery as surely hundreds (if not even thousands) of people will probably sign up.

Kind regards,

BrowsingMan
[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
Since the testing is for three months, I think it's safe to say the phone won't be released before February 2024, sadly
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Well, I would say that depends on the outcome of the tests. I am pretty sure that Honor would like to profit from the Christmas sales but on the other side they seem to be committed to deliver good quality in software as well. I am also eagerly waiting for the release, but as I am used to Samsung phones and their quality of software is really high, I also know that the software changes the quality of a phone pretty much.
[Honor Magic V2] tboy2000:
I am in the Huawei ecosystem. Does anyone know if I can login with my existing Huawei iD where is says login with Honor iD? Will it sync my photos, notes and data etc from Huawei Mobile Cloud to the gallery and notes app on the V2? Can I back up my V2 data to Huawei Mobile Cloud etc? Honor share compatibile with Huawei Share to other Huawei devices? I really want the global version for GMS which the Mate X3 doesn't have but I need it to work with my Huawei apps. Maybe I just need to install HMS into V2. Really hope someone can answer 🙏🏼
[Honor Magic V2] Tps07:
On the website you can. On the phone it won't because the Huawei account is not from China. Maybe you can try using a VPN to create a Huawei account from China. But then I guess you can't use your existing data. I only tried once so maybe somebody else has more insight.
[Honor Magic V2] masso85:
any news on the global ROM ?
[Honor Magic V2] stanleyj:
No mention today. They showcased another new Phone called V purse. Quite likely first quarter of 2024 release.
[Honor Magic V2] Gl88:
According to Android Authority, Magic V2 global edition will be available Q1 2024. I'm guessing software isn't quite ready yet.

Either way I'm starting to feel quite good having bought the Chinese version, especially as GMS is around the corner.
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
I was very disappointed with today's presentation. I would like to order the Magic V2 today.

Will it be possible to flash the Chinese device with the Global Rom?
[Honor Magic V2] Gl88:
I'm unsure about the global rom being available on the Chinese version. But I am quite certain that Google services will become available fairly soon. Users that have registered for the beta test have already received the update which allows them to install GMS.
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
Ok wow, thanks for the info. That sounds great. Are there still any disadvantages with the Chinese ROM? Band 20 has the device, right? Unfortunately I need that in Germany.

I read that it is not possible to connect a Galaxy Watch or Pixel Watch to the Magic V2. Is that correct?
[Honor Magic V2] bandit081551:
It will have bands 20. It would be interesting to see whether the available China version will be 100% identical to the global variant after the update. Then nothing will stand in the way of a purchase.
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
It will have? does the chinese rom band have band 20?

I'm considering ordering the Chinese device directly, but I'm not sure whether it can do everything I need. Connect Smartwatch I can not find a clear statement. had read somewhere that it doesn't work with a Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch.
[Honor Magic V2] bandit081551:
All bands available. Whether smartwatches are compatible is questionable.
[Honor Magic V2] ChodTheWacko:
I'm curious, if you can't multi-task horizontally, can you multi-task vertically, and then force rotate the apps with an app like "rotation control", and then rotate the phone? As a cheesy workaround?

Also, someone on reddit bought and returned the v2 because they said youtube was choppy and heated up the phone badly. They guessed it was due to gbox instead of native services. Have you seen that?

Anything else you miss that you think the global may have? I'm thinking of getting the Chinese version but I'm not sure i can get in on the gms beta since I'm in the usa.
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
Thank you 👍🏻

Only the point with the smartwatch is unclear.
[Honor Magic V2] Red'N'White:
Has anyone been able to use the beta gms on their V2? I read that Honor had released a beta software that allowed GMS on Chinese variants of the latest Honor devices.
[Honor Magic V2] jordicf01:
I want to know if smartwatches works(mine is Galaxy Watch 4),NFC works,pay with BBVA app (bank app from Spain)... If I can asure that rest of things doesn't matter for me (supposing that Android Auto will be available in future with GSM global update, even with chinese V2 devices)
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
Unfortunately, Google Wear does not work according to the Youtuber "Cool Saf". I actually wanted to order one now, but unfortunately not :(
[Honor Magic V2] Red'N'White:
The Galaxy watch won't work until the V2 has GMS natively unfortunately. You need essential GMS services on the phone before you can pair any watch with Google Watch OS.
[Honor Magic V2] aljthab:
not yet because if they release beta rom someone will be shared info and the link at least
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
No, it obviously is only an update patch that relies on a specific base firmware.

Would have been good to have the download link for the following version:

7.2.0.115(SP30C00E114R5P5)

That is the initial build version that started to offer GMS support.