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[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
Honestly the stock Gallery app is the biggest battery drainer. And you can't use the stock camera app without it. Even still, battery life is better than both Galaxy Fold 5 or Pixel Fold. I rarely end a day at less than 50%. Even idling on 5G isn't bad at all
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
U can use the stock camera app without gallery.. I have stock gallery disabled and I use an alternative gallery app.. the only functionality lost is tapping on the photo you took in camera will not open the gallery app, u need to manually open your gallery app to see it.. no big deal .
[Honor Magic V2] kapul4:
For me, total power usage for the galery over 24h is only 42 min in background, with 133mah used according to the battery tab which doesn't seem high?
[Honor Magic V2] Stebal60:
Which gallery app do you use ?.I don't like the stock gallery
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
I use simple gallery pro..
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
Mine is typically around 280 mah every 24 hours, but that's just background usage. With everything disabled as far as background activity, I'm a little uncomfortable with whatever it's doing.

If you change default camera and video to Google gallery, disable stock gallery, and force close camera, the button in the camera app takes you to the new gallery app. This doesn't work on most camera apps, but works here. Sweet!
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
anyone CN user having problem with Google Find Device?
[Honor Magic V2] alexnippon:
Looks like they release the Porsche edition to global already, which is using MagicOS 7.2 I guess.
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
The magic os 8.0 update is there for the magic v2 now through honor app, any idea on honor V purse?
[Honor Magic V2] Coolgadget77:
how do you get this trough the app?
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
Hi

Honor app, club, upgrade
[Honor Magic V2] RayEarth2162:
Hi can anyone who has purchased from the Honor HK (Hong Kong) store confirm it is the global version with Android Auto support?

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[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
Just to be clear, this is only available for the Chinese version. Global version 8.0 is not in beta yet. They said February, so likely will start in March.
[Honor Magic V2] kapul4:
Is battery drain of about 16-17% normal while idle for 6 hours overnight? Nothing shows up in the battery tab besides stuff like gallery using 10mah and things like that
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
I don't know whether this question has already appeared in this thread before.If yes please excuse me.My question however is whether we can apply any additional screen protector on the inner screen(unfolded screen) of Honor Magic V2 Phone.If there already have a factory applied screen protector,what harm will cause by an additional protector?

Anybody please advise

Waiting with thanks....
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
Yes you can. I've seen many people do it. No harm.
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Ok,Thank you FoldFan..
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
While nobody has reported issues doing this with the V2, people who do this frequently break other foldable screens. Going this puts extra stress on the crease. Lots of posts on the pixel fold and Galaxy fold reddits recommending not to do this. Wait until your inside screen protector has issues and just peel and replace it when that happens.
[Honor Magic V2] ycats:
Are there screen protector replacements available for the Honor Magic v2?
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
no pls, i'd chatted with the Chinese CSO online and advised not to do so. if there is a need to change the screen protector, its best to bring it to honor official store for them to do so.
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Thanks eyz for this valuable information.
[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
Yes and yes
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
no problem. just to add on, tearing out the screen protector may damage the screen. also, air bubble in the screen protector may damage the screen as well.

when bubble are spotted, as much as possible, keep the phone unfold and bring it to the store to change the screen protector. the air void is a point of weakness, when folded, the areas around the air void will exert pressure on the screen at the air void.

the above are some of the videos id seen from China xiaohongshu and tiktok.
[Honor Magic V2] Hola65:
Hi All. I currently own a china-rom honor magic V2 with OS 7.2 + GMS. Can anyone kindly advice when can I get an OS upgrade to MagicOS 8.0. Thanks.
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
Honor has not provided a fixed timeline to update CN V2 rom to Magic OS8.. they only said weeks after public beta.. public beta was launched just before lunar new year only.. so probably have to wait..
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Again thank you eyz for the vital information.I however am intends to apply a protector to the Cover Screen which is always exposed.In your opinion which protector is most suited - tempered glass or tpu film?In my past experience with other phones with tempered glass,air bubbles are formed at edges afer some time annd they expand towards center .

Waiting with thanks...
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
im always a TGSP person. on all my phones for the past few years, i have always been using TGSP, and had never encountered any screen damage from drops. the TGSP always provide 1st level of protection, taking the damage from the drop first.

as for bubble at the edge, most TGSP comes the edge painted black, so any bubbles will not be seen. as the front screen of the v2 is curved on 1 side, the screen protector is more sticky than other normal flat TGSP, giving the TGSP a good stick on our V2.

one thing to note on using TGSP together with front casing, is that there might be a possibility of the front casing lifting up the TGSP, causing issue when using the touchscreen. just ensure that TGSP is stick properly and have enough time to cure before putting on the front casing.
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Thanks again and again for the detailed information.
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
The update for cn v2 is there already. Log in to your honor app, click club then click upgrade.
[Honor Magic V2] Prydateer:
Hi all,

Is it possible to get MagicOS 8.0 already for the Honor Magic V2 global version?
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
No. I check every day. I expect to hear more after they launch Honor 6 Global at MWC Barcelona on Feb 26.
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
Coming this month
[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
I'm a little reluctant to upgrade to 8.0 tbh. I use Nova and there seem to be issues with Android 14.
[Honor Magic V2] Hola65:
Hi Rathian. Thank you for the info.
[Honor Magic V2] Hola65:
Hi FoldFan. I went to the club section but there are no SW upgrade available. Thank you.
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
MOS 8 CN version isnt official yet, so Global could take a while more.
[Honor Magic V2] Stebal60:
Ho messo questo sul mio. Vetro temperato curvo a colla piena. 5 euros spesi bene .Molto soddisfatto: https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005...t_main.11.d6b1369688Ax3w&gatewayAdapt=glo2ita
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
Any news about root the Magic v2 CN??
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Not that I am aware of. As long as nobody finds a way to unlock the boot loader, it appears unlikely that somebody will find a way to root it. The system itself is rather closed so root via apk app is probably not a possibility.

Honestly spoken I would be happy if at least somebody would find a way to put the global rom to the Chinese devices.
[Honor Magic V2] Axelman8:
Hey there,

After 10 years of galaxy usage, Samsung has lost me as a customer to Honor.

Had the Magic Vs for 2 months and finally got my hands on a global V2.

Amazing phone, sucked me right back in the XDA mode searching for mods and add-ons.

So yeah, just visited this thread, 82 pages of reading to do to catch up with you guys. Let's see what's up here....

Cheers
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
Just don't try to call anyone on Bluetooth. That's the only serious bug on the Magic V2 Global at this point. Bluetooth mic is permanently muted if you call someone on the same carrier as you. CN version doesn't have this issue so fingers crossed whenever we get an update, this will be solved.

We will likely see a Magic OS 8 beta for global this coming Monday after MWC Barcelona.

Welcome to Team V2!
[Honor Magic V2] ycats:
So how does this affect when phone is connected via bluetooth to a car?
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Just See this

How To Unlock Bootloader on Honor Magic V2?

We have included all the steps in this post to unlock bootloader on Honor Magic V2. Simply, follow this guide and you will end up unlocking the bootloader successfully. If you get bored with the stock firmware of your smartphone and want to play around with more customization, then you will need...

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[Honor Magic V2] gt5oh:
the bug is for any audio via bluetooth, if you call someone on the same carrier, IE. Verizon to Verizon, you will hear them and they won't hear you. Its a pretty bad bug and hopefully Honor fixes it soon.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Well,

did YOU try that out? If so, you would have noticed that those instructions do not work and additionally refer to the Huawei technology which was only valid when Huawei and Honor still were one company ....
[Honor Magic V2] Axelman8:
Hey there

Thank for the welcome 🤘

That's is not my experience with the BT call issue you mention.

With Android auto connected with BT I called my wife several times, where both on the same Odido carrier.

I'm located in Europe many the broadband is the difference?

However I do have BT connection problems with my work headset. On Samsung this wasn't an issue.

Got an update yesterday that set me on Fw build: 7.2.0.127(C430E8R2P2patch01)GPU Turbo. Didn't test this version with BT yet.

Cheers
[Honor Magic V2] mladpetko:
I am on the Chinese rom and Magic 7.2. I am trying to to update to the beta 8.0 via the honor club app. When I click on the update it takes me to login with my honor Id, which I don't have. Can't register either, as it only allows me to use a Chinese phone number? Any workaround? Thanks
[Honor Magic V2] Axelman8:
Have read various responses that a random Chinese phone number will do
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
I didn't try it since I don't want to root the phone.If my given link didn't help,please try this link given below.

[NEWS] Unlock your Honor Phone Bootloader Now | HONOR CLUB (MY)

In August, Huawei began blocking the device from booting if the device was rooted using a Magisk system . Additionally, for the knowledge of all - Huawei devices since last year have not been able to unpack its bootloader . So it's a problem for new devices. Now, do not worry Huawei device users can

www.hihonor.com
[Honor Magic V2] mladpetko:
They send a verification code.
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
Most of us are still on 7.2.0.118, great news that they fixed Bluetooth Bug!
[Honor Magic V2] mladpetko:
I am thinking about getting the global version of the phone? Does it come with native google assistant? The Chinese uses yoyo assistant and is useless. Would like to use voice for setting alarms and other simple tasks.

Thanks
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Can anyone who received OS Version 7.2.0.118 for Global V2 please tell whether any update for Camera Application is included?
[Honor Magic V2] Axelman8:
Hey there

Im running Global version 7.2.0.127(C430E8R2P2patch01)GPU Turbo. I can have a look for you. What am I looking for?
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
Camera version included in 7.2.0.118 is 14.1.1.520. Can find this in app info. Thanks!
[Honor Magic V2] Axelman8:
Here it is, no difference
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Thank you Axelman for your earnestness.What I am requesting is whether there is any update for the Camera App in this Rom.
[Honor Magic V2] Falkenhayn:
Same problem
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
Minor update this morning that doesn't bump the version number (still 7.2.0.118). This fixes the Bluetooth microphone issues! We did it! This was by far the most annoying bug.
[Honor Magic V2] gt5oh:
Yes Magic V2 Bluetooth bug now fixed.
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
What I intend to know is that whether this Camera Version 14.1.1.520 is the same that was present in the first version of Magic OS included at the time of launching Honor Magic V2 Global or an Updated Camera Version.
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
Can any v2 owners confirm that if they updated their os to magic 8.0 through honor app? As I'm waiting for the V purse update, in the app it says magic v2 update is rolling out currently so has anyone updated through that? Thanks.
[Honor Magic V2] Axelman8:
For the global there is no OTA Update yet
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
For chinese rom I'm asking.
[Honor Magic V2] lucboucim:
Can you tell me which connected watch works with the global version 8 please? Will the Samsung Galaxy watch 6 work?
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
No one knows because global version 8 doesn't exist except for one phone model having beta that's not the V2..

And for global version, all watches work.. for CN rom, only Chinese watches work, some Samsung works with janky janky workarounds..
[Honor Magic V2] lucboucim:
Ok thanks I tought that version 8 was on all global ROM phones being shipped now
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
No one knows when MagicOS 8 will he released globally.. honor is a pain in the rear end when it comes to communicating to the community about expected timelines for OS updates.. pretty much the slowest and lousiest so far even though they have high sales volume (mainly due to riding on Huawei success in china previously)..
[Honor Magic V2] gt5oh:
well if you want to get on them and start suggesting features and provide feedback, here are the contact emails. tell them to get faster with their software releases

my.support@hihonor.com,

ae.support@hihonor.com,

de.support@hihonor.com,

fr.support@hihonor.com,

es.support@hihonor.com,

ru.support@hihonor.com,

it.support@hihonor.com,

fi.support@hihonor.com,

hu.support@hihonor.com,

gr.support@hihonor.com,

sk.support@hihonor.com,

nl.support@hihonor.com,

sa.support@hihonor.com,

om.support@hihonor.com,

cr.support@hihonor.com,

bo.support@hihonor.com,

za.support@hihonor.com,

ma_support@hihonor.com,

be.support@hihonor.com,

ro.support@hihonor.com,

hr.support@hihonor.com,

ie.support@hihonor.com,

Developers_Support@hihonor.com,

uk.support@pmail.hihonor.com
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
I know someone previously answered, but I have a global V2 and a galaxy watch 6 classic, they work perfectly together, zero issues.
[Honor Magic V2] btagomes:
New update... Yoyo improvement...
[Honor Magic V2] rafaarfa:
My Garmin Fenix 7x works all the charm since bought the Magic V2 CN ver from MOS 7.2 to MOS 8.0

Currently running MOS 8.0.0.103
[Honor Magic V2] bdoviack:
Very cool. Do you have the Chinese ROM or Global one? Did you do anything special to get the update?
[Honor Magic V2] mladpetko:
How did you upgrade the CN to 8.0? Did you use a Chinese phone number to register an honr account? Thanks
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
Thanks saw your update and checked mine and is also available to update.
[Honor Magic V2] bdoviack:
Do you have the Global or Chinese ROM? Very curious if there are any big changes in the new ROM
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
Chinese Rom
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
Since installing the update, I can now confirm Contactless payment feature now available, Seem security update for android has resolve cooked Rom concerns from Google. Still can't get the alternative Huawei card payment which is associated with Curve app to work, stuck on completion of Curve pay to also enable contactless payment and possibly start looking at Smart watch with the additional feature for UK region.
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
mod pls delete
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
where are you from?

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www.cmlink.com

cmlink has services around the world, and you can apply for a china number. you just need to sign up with the beta program only once using a China mobile number, and you will be eligible for future all MOS 8.0 beta updates. i used my friend's china number to log in to register for the beta program and after i was sent to MOS 8.0 beta upgrade, i logged out of the account, and i was still sent all the further updates.

however, the beta program is now closed, as they had moved to public beta. so even if you log in to honor ID, i doubt you can sign up. i guess you just wait have to wait for the official 8.0 update.
[Honor Magic V2] mladpetko:
Thank you very much for you help. I am in Hong Kong. I have dual Sim, so no eSim. I will try the link you posted or other options to get a Chinese number for registration. Without one, I get no updates.

BTW, have you been able to get rid of the Chinese bloatware - card and news in Chinese (see screensho).
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
unfortunately, i checked out the website, it seems cmlink provide Chinese number for UK, Italy, Thailand, Japan and Singapore users only. Not sure about HKG.

as for card and news, try disabling the honor board.

as of now, i have yet to remove any bloatware by adb. i just uninstall all the apps which i dont need.
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
So official play store and google is working now? I have v purse still no magic os 8 update.
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
Hello, magic os 8 arrived for honor v purse, chinese rom, but google wallet gives me this when I add the bank card. Any solutions? Thanks
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
so did you just have google now? your MOS 8 is on beta, right?

if so, it will take a few update before the Google Wallet will work properly.

download a safety net check and your CTS profile will show not passed or failed.

which version of MOS 8 are you on? my v2 is on 103 already.
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
Got the Honor Magic V2

Arrived today. I must say, it's a revelation in terms of its size. Finally. Foldables no longer sagging in my pocket, that's the biggest deal for me cause I loved the vivo folds but my goodness they were heavy! Battery life is amazing so far...

xdaforums.com

I agree you might need 2nd & possibly 3rd Os8.0 update patches before Google pay works, but worth trying and most importantly - Feed your experience back to Honor
[Honor Magic V2] gargoylsz:
I've found a working link to make an account for honor Id with use of email, (look on the left side of the screen and you can choose email instead of phone, later it will ask for a phone verrification, but you can choose something else than china), sign up to the beta and you get the update instantly

https://hnid-drcn.clou...ource%25253Dhtkfzdsrzw
[Honor Magic V2] Flavio:
If only I could read Chinese...

Ok, I managed to get through the Chinese stuff and I now have an Honor ID with which I can login on my phone.

But how do I sign up for the beta?
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
wow bro! thanks for the link!

wasnt able to register an account last night, as it wasnt sending any code to my email last night.

i changed to another email today, and it works. im finally able to get a China Honor ID.

as a repayment, this is the video i did to show you where to get the link the to beta test.

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streamable.com

@mladpetko check out the link to register an honor ID
[Honor Magic V2] gargoylsz:
Haha awesome, I was going to make one when I came back from work. but cheers you allready provided it.
[Honor Magic V2] Flavio:
The video is quite fast and it took me a while to figure it out,

This is what I did on my V Purse:

Open the My Honor app

Make sure you are logged in

Click the second of button on the lower button bar.

Click the second icon in the first row below the upper tickertape

Click Public beta test

Tick the box below and click on the blue icon

You should now get a display about Magic OS8,
[Honor Magic V2] RalphDelmar:
You've got a short video explain clearly how to do it. Enjoy.
[Honor Magic V2] khalid391393:
Thank you so much it helpful 🙏
[Honor Magic V2] khalid391393:
Thank you 🙏 it's helpful
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
now that i have a Honor ID, id subscribed to Honor cloud to backup my data.

now we can access the Chinese Theme stores where there are more choices for us to choose.
[Honor Magic V2] mladpetko:
I'm on the Chinese rom. Managed to upgrade to 8.0 and Google works fine. Also, installed the Nova launcher but have been unable to set it as default. Has anyone done it?

Thanks
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
Third party launchers do not work on Chinese roms.. period.. doesn't matter the brand of the phone.. if it's Chinese rom, third party launchers always do not work..
[Honor Magic V2] Flavio:
They do work, you just cannot set them as default.

Here is a workaround.

I managed to get Nova Launcher working by using the Gesture Control Pro app (only €4.99).

In order for this to work you have to disable gesture navigation in Settings and go back to three button navigation.

With this app you have a gesture bar area at the bottom of the display that is fully customisable.

You cannot hide the stock navigation buttons but I made them disappear by setting the Gesture Control bar size wider and thicker.

I set the swipe up gesture to open the app Nova Launcher and this works great.
[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
Not true. Remarkably they work on Vivo phones. I had it set up on my X Fold2.
[Honor Magic V2] rafaarfa:
Are they any workaround solution for WearOS smartwatch to work on MO8 CN ROM?
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
Which SmartWatch with Find N ?

Which SmartWatch does the Find N pair easily with? It doesn't seem to work with the Samsung Galaxy watch. and are all notifications displayed on the watch? which watch do you use?

xdaforums.com

Try the step in the post and see if it works for you if you are using samsuck watch.. from what I know, only samsuck watches have the best bet with CN rom.. other wearOS watches will not work..
[Honor Magic V2] rafaarfa:
Right now i am not using WearOS smartwatch, happy with my garmin Fenix 7x

The only downside is the integration of gmaps on watch. Thats why need information of it then will buy WearOS smartwatch
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
Go with samsuck galaxy watches.. you will have the best luck with them.. pixel watches, fossil watches, ticwatch that run on wearOS 3 and above will not work.. wearOS 2 should work fine with china wearOS version..
[Honor Magic V2] btagomes:
Another update...
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
from what i read on the chinese forums, this update removes the lunar new year camera watermark only.. LOLLLLLLLLL
[Honor Magic V2] Axelman8:
This is a real bummer. Received this answer yesturday

=====

Thank you for contacting Honor customer support.

I would like to inform you that at the moment there is no beta testing for Magic

OS 8 for the global Magic V2 yet

Kind regards,

Ana

======
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
has beta testing been rolled out for global set before?

or once the official is rolled out for CN set, the global will receive the official after that?
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
Haha.. I suspect honor will only roll out magic os 8 after google releases android 15...
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
my heavy v2 with full covered casing, magsafe quadlock adapter, magsafe finger holder/stand and lanyard.
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[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
Looks like the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro will be as slim as the Magic V2 but with wireless charging and a larger battery
[Honor Magic V2] MatroxD:
Does anyone on the beta have the yoyo assistant? Because I thought I either read it saw on a video that it was supposed to recognize English? I don't have the assistant on my public beta whatsoever?
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Could you just out of curiosity ask the Honor support if they could send you the "Service firmware" for the Honor Magic V2 Global Version (presumably pretending that you are stuck in a boot loop) .... I know it does exist but I am not able to find a download link and would really like to study it.