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[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
Its probably impossible or we dont have the workaround yet. You can install and use them, but not set them as default.

Online you find ressources why they are blocking this. Was because of scummy reseller which deleted the stock launcher, installed their own malware or adware launcher of the stock one and shipped to customers. Thats why they hardcoded it.

I also was looking for the double tap wakeup feature, but that one seeems gone as well here.
[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
Thanks guys 👍🏾
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
If you mean double tap to wake up screen from the screen shut off, it is still there. It's under the wake screen option under accessibility in settings.
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
Thanks man and I discovered something.

When I have it in German (Im in Switzerland) The Shortcut Menu doesn't appear and shows Stylus. When Im in English the Shortcut Menu appears and Stylus disappears. This is a strange behaviour of the OS and very likely a bug.
[Honor Magic V2] wolfgart:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1726149394997637604
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
I noticed disabling "Bloatware" on the System is not very good for the battery consumption. Measured it with GSam Pro and unlocked ADB Permissions. The Battery wastage gets very high because of "Android System" and "Kernel". I was at 100% and after 21 hours the following appeared:

Android System 17.1 % consumption

Kernel 10 % Consumption

wakelock 4 % consumption

Remaining 26 % Battery capacity

So 31.1% was just waisted by the system itself without any reason. The System is looking for something which it can find over and over by a schedulded start.

Now gonna turn back on all my Services besides Honor Push and test again.
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
The Deepsleep Kills apps after 5 min within the Akkuoptimizing🙄 any guy here who have root the v2 or can tell me how I can disable the dozemode???
[Honor Magic V2] FC88:
Can you share ADB command to remove HONOR PUSH app?
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
That’s correct, but deepsleep will relay your Notifications on some apps. Try it please with another second Handy🥺 for delete honor push notification use ADB Control. Is very easy to use😊
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
Tested my theory and yes, its not safe to disable all these Services. The one I redeem to disable/remove safely and not affect Battery Drain are the following:

Disabled

*Safe to disablet through App Manager*
com.huawei.vassistant
com.huawei.gameassistant
com.huawei.appmarket
com.huawei.browser
com.huawei.fastapp

*Safe to remove trough ADB*
com.baidu.input_hihonor (if you have other Keyboard Software like GBoard installed)
com.hihnor.android.pushagent

The Battery Stats and GSAM strangely dont validate the Processes, but I can see myself, that the battery lasts much longer and doesn't get drained that fast. Probably some Chinese Tracker Spyware in the Background if its blocked, tries to start all the time and is nowhere logged in the Battery Stats to not raise suspicion.

Edit:

Can confirm, there is something in the background probably sneeke collecting Data. With the large Services Set diaabled i barely made it to 24h. Now with the subset Im at 25% after 24 hours and the Stats:

Before

Android System 17.1 % consumption

Kernel 10 % Consumption

wakelock 4 % consumption

Remaining 26 % Battery capacity (after 15~18 hours)

Current

Android Services: 18.5%

Kernel: 9.8%

System Wakelock: 3.5%

Remaining Battery 25% (after 24 hours)

So for best battery life I would recommend the smaller sub disabled services than the large one
[Honor Magic V2] jakym78:
Is there a way to make It works with pixel watch 2? I've tried and I can pair It with bluetooth but when I open the pixel app It crash and I can't go on with configuration of the Watch.
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
No not possible with Chinese Roms:
[Honor Magic V2] lucboucim:
Finally received the GSM update on my phone - I'm located in Canada. Seems to be working fine. Got it through the general update program as described in a previous page. Took 24 hours to receive the update.

Cannot register to an Honor ID however. Tried the procedure with e-Mail but it is still asking for a phone numer and list does not offer a +1 international code.
[Honor Magic V2] visitor01:
I'm located in US and just used a temporary UK number with +44 code. Had to resend the code a few times but it worked
[Honor Magic V2] rafaarfa:
Wow many thanks to both of you, finally can make HONOR ID China Region. Works perfectly with my Indonesian number (+62)

Almost planning spend money to buy flight ticket to China only to get China number 😂
[Honor Magic V2] thklinge:
So this location history stuff.. Is Honor actively blocking it? Is there a workaround?
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
Can you explain what is ment under location history stuff? I cant follow.

Do you mean the Caller Block Feature in the Contacts/Phone App?
[Honor Magic V2] rafaarfa:
You mean location history on google maps? Maybe chinese rom not supported?

I look at the setting it's say "the device can't add to location history"
[Honor Magic V2] thklinge:
Yep, that's the problem.
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
Works on my V2 with GMS Beta, when I have Location enabled.
[Honor Magic V2] thklinge:
Location works, yes. Location history, no.

Go to Google maps, tap your profile circle, select "timeline". In settings you'll see location history is disabled and it isn't possible to enable it.
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
So to make sure one of the apps you listed is draining battery significantly?
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
Its strange on the 11.11.23 when I got the Device it worked when I didnt have the GMS Beta. It recorded my Location. Now with the GMS it doesnt work 🤔
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
No, the second List I posted is safe to disable/remove as Bloatware. You wont get heavy Battery Drain with that List.

The first Post I made about is unsafe to disable: https://xdaforums.com/t/got-the-honor-magic-v2.4611371/post-89169357

When you disable the extensive List, you will run into heavy battery drain and it wont be logged anywhere, whats causing that.

You can use ADB Control if you need a Backup of the APK when removing with ADB.
[Honor Magic V2] jakym78:
How to use It?
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
Someone tried to capture video, noticed that when you zoom in to 2.5× len camera, the phone continue to use main camera ×1 .

Obviously it's not the smart thing to do, instead of using zoom capabilities during recording videos....

The only solution is Google camera 📸 which allow to record video no matter zoom len is chosen. Only thing is you can't change len during specific video recorded.

Hope honor will include it in future firmware update. I think it's basic.

Edit:

Seems the len is change only if your video resolution is 1080p. Which not make any sense... If it's 20MP sensor len it have capabilities to record 4k. On Google camera you can do true 8K on specific x2.5 len....so it's software issues not hardware
[Honor Magic V2] freekick84:
Anyone that has Samsung watch 6 working bother to do a quick screen record of the installation process? I can't manage to make it work.
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
Mine was very straightforward and works well and got the version that supports 5 profile
[Honor Magic V2] newblood28:
Require some assistance/advice on using for the first time ADB please.. I am trying to remove bloatware and disable honor push notification..I am not able to connect, keep getting finding device msg and then error

what USB driver should be used in windows for Honor devices? (Not able to see honor under device manager or this PC when phone connected to windows).

When toggle is on for USB debugging under developer mode in the phone, getting Honor ID sign in page.. any other way or have to sign in? Any disadvance of signing into Honor ID?

Disabling the honor push what name do I need to search for in ADB?

Appreciate any support/assistance and recommendation on Bloatware.
[Honor Magic V2] Tps07:
My 5 Pro was working great before I updated to GMS and decided to wipe everything and start fresh with GMS. It was working great with GMS, but not after I did the reinstall. I can still temporarily get it going but after I reenable google play services it loses the connection to the phone within the day.

To get it to work, you'll have to turn off google play services, make sure you have everything Samgung wear related uninstalled. Then download the Wear apk.

And of course, make sure you have the watch connected to bluetooth on the phone first. Says the watch is not compatible with the phone without that being done.
[Honor Magic V2] jaganrana:
New update !
[Honor Magic V2] wolfgart:
Same here
[Honor Magic V2] jaganrana:
So, do we update or what? Not sure what it will bring or block? especially GSM.
[Honor Magic V2] ebrahim.popat:
I believe it is a prep for Magic OS 8
[Honor Magic V2] btagomes:
Ok, nothing extraordinary with this update, wifi calling still missing, volte only avaliable trough developer options, still impossible to choose another launcher besides honor launcher (i know the reason for that limitation). My camera app had a weird behaviour that was not solved with this update, when i use zoom >2,5 and touch in the screen the area to focus, the camera get bad focus all over, the image is way better focused before i touch the screen to focus, anyone here with the same problem?
[Honor Magic V2] jaganrana:
no focus issue for me > 2.5 when i touch to focus. Its crystal clear. When you installed this update, did you still have GSM in your phone?
[Honor Magic V2] btagomes:
Yes. I still have GMS
[Honor Magic V2] azn2coo:
Hi,

Does android auto and google pay work after the gms update?

Interested in getting this as my next phone, but will need android auto to work with my car dashboard.
[Honor Magic V2] thklinge:
Pay yes, android auto no. Location history no. Wear pay no.
[Honor Magic V2] azn2coo:
Thanks. Guess i will need to wait for the global release.
[Honor Magic V2] thklinge:
I went for the Oneplus Open instead.
[Honor Magic V2] lucboucim:
I have both the Magic V2 with GSM and the OnePlus Open and I'm still undecided on which one to keep.
[Honor Magic V2] exospacial:
What's your positives / minuses on both? I'm leaning towards the OP Open just because the multitasking split screen looks like something I'd use all the time. But then I heard the case that comes with it isn't good. So I dunno about that.
[Honor Magic V2] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
I'll wait for the Global release, because i use Android auto a lot and can't have a smartphone without it.

Still happy with my Global Honor Magic Vs, but that weight and thinness on the V2 is crazy.
[Honor Magic V2] suktuck:
i am very impressed with the phone tech. 8 hours sot with 20% left
[Honor Magic V2] lucboucim:
OP Open multitasking - multiwindows and OxygenOS which seems more achieved. Otherwise Magic V2 is really thin, slightly larger screen but you really need to install the GMS patch to fully appreciate the phone. Not perfect however. I'm located in Canada and we can buy OP Open through BestBuy stores whereas Magic V2 is only available through very few vendors with no support. I use the OP open for my daily use and the Magic V2 to experiment.
[Honor Magic V2] perfecteric:
I had both also, but i sold the OnePlus. The weight, size, and thin-ness of the V2 i could not resist. Battery life is also excellent. Only no Android auto...
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
I do still use a Samsung phone as my daily driver, but need to say that the Chinese version with GMS is so good that I am tempted to keep it. My hope is that once the global rom is released there will be some method to apply it to the Chinese devices. Over here in Germany there are already some persons that have the global version for review, but have an NDA for the complete details until the mid of January.

The only doubt that I have if battery life with Global rom will be the same as the Chinese version is maxed out on battery savings ... it basically imitates the Apple iOS method of disconnecting the internet connection while it is turned off and only turn it on once in a while to do the syncing.

This is different to most Android ROMs which do put applications to sleep but still keep the internet connection in the background all the time.
[Honor Magic V2] lucboucim:
Finally after a full one week of testing the Magic V2 with GMS I have decided to keep it and sell my OnePlus Open. Everything is working fine (I did not test Android auto!) and all the apps I need are fully functional. Even my PolesStar 2 mobile app connected quickly to the car and is working as expected. Google Home for my home domotic systems also. The V2 is so thin and light - it is a pure delight to hold in your hand. Screen is large and bright. I've removed chinese cards and installed my own cards (pinch the screen to get the cards menu). Multiple apps onscreen is ok once you master the tricks. I did not do a full reset when I received the GMS update - I was afraid of having to reinstall a lot of my apps. Gspace and Gbox removed from the phone. Not needed anymore.
[Honor Magic V2] jakym78:
Unfortunately Android Auto doesn't work 😔
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Which is most likely due to the fact that the launcher can not be changed. I am pretty sure sooner or later there will be a solution for that. I have seen one of the first review models with Global ROM for a short moment and to me (apart from displaying a different model number in the "About" section) it seems pretty much to be the same hardware. So let us just be patient and wait until changes for the software will be made available.
[Honor Magic V2] thklinge:
It's not related to the launcher. Android Auto requires files in a root-writable part of the file system. Since it can't be rooted it needs to be installed with the image, from Honor.

Also, location history is disabled so services like Google Timeline doesn't work.
[Honor Magic V2] rafaarfa:
Anyone know best theme apps other than the default app?

Kinda boring and limited choices with the default app
[Honor Magic V2] nocalu1:
Could someone tell me if there is any news on when the phone will be released in Europe! It was said in the first quarter of 2024!!!! But now that there are only 15 days left until 2024 it is not known if it will be on January 15 or for example in March? Thank you!!!
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
Mid-January
[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
How do you know? Is this confirmed? Great news if true although it would coincide with Samsung's launch, which is interesting
[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
Also, apparently the software version and build is dramatically different in the global version as stated by someone on the pioneer programme in the middle east. There's an embargo on any videos being released before mid January which would fit with a a mid January release too
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
Not offical, but heard from different sources. for example from German YouTubers (sparmag)
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
I'm really excited, but the price worries me. it will probably be significantly more expensive. There are sources that claim €2,000 for the 512 GB version. That would be €500 more than the chinese version 🙈. If that's the case, I'll order the Chinese version again and hope that i can flash it.
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
Did someone already receive MagicOS 8 beta? Would be interesting to understand what changed in GMS implementation.

Still waiting for my 1TB Ultimate edition to arrive but what are the first steps in addition to debloat and push service disable to make it more usable in Europe (Germany)? I had Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 before, great phone too but Chinese apps where quite intrusive.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
There are several YouTube videos from SwagTab and Technikfaultier over here in Germany. Seeing the GUI it seems that the integration of Google Services is complete. Meaning: Instead of the Honor Board you can use the Google News when you swipe to the right. Assistant functions are fully integrated as well and it does not seem to be put on top of the HMS core but it is more in parallel.

With the Chinese version GMS services work but are more like put on top of the HMS Core meaning that the integration in the system menus or the launcher GUI is not enabled.

From one of the videos I got the info that the version to be sold in Germany is labeled "VER-N49" instead of "VER-AN10". Do not know if it is only for the prerelease devices or if the naming scheme is finalized.

The embargo is related to do complete testing of the devices, showing the devices without doing extensive tests seems to be tolerated. But in all of the videos the statement is made that by mid of January tests are allowed which would suggest that the release might be happening at the same time.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
As far as I can see there is no MagicOS 8 testing for the Honor Magic V2 but only for some other Honor devices. I would assume that the release in Europe might start with Android 13 and updating to Android 14 might happen a few months later.
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
Honor confirms MagicOS 8 beta testing starts later this month

The initial closed beta rollout will be limited to China. Honor launched its MagicOS 7 interface almost a year ago and now the maker is readying a...

www.gsmarena.com

It seems you need chinese phone number to apply.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
First of all this is the old link for applying for the MagicOS 7.2 Firmware with GMS Services.

The Chinese phone number is and was optional on that page.

Secondly it will not be used for the MagicOS 8 Beta Test -> they have a separate Webpage and only are doing MagicOS 8 Beta Test on the Honor Magic 5 Pro (Source: https://www.huaweicentral.com/honor-magicos-8-0-android-14-beta-test/)
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
Hm, ok, thanks for the info.
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
I am exploring this phone. Interesting to see that some things are better then Xiaomi Mix Fold3 but some things are worse...

Could anybody from Germany or Europe please summarize how to register an Chinese Honor ID account and login?

I tried many things yesterday but did not succeed.

Another thing that really bothers me is that I can't enable my corporate password-less login with Microsoft Authenticator. Outlook and Teams works but I need to used Authenticator to confirm 2FA logins. I only get very cryptic error message trying to enable full functionality of the Authenticator. Anybody knows what might be wrong? I had same issue with EliteLight custom rom on Xiaomi butbit actually worked with the original Chinese ROM.
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
1. Authenticator only works when you have the GMS Beta installed. Else it wont work. I got the GMS Beta and everything with Authenticator seems to work.

2. 3-4 Sites prior to here there is the Guide posted how to register a chinese Honor ID: https://xdaforums.com/t/got-the-honor-magic-v2.4611371/post-89167931

Please read trough the Forum if you got time 😉
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
I did read through the forum and I guess over-engineered my approach :) I removed email binding from my initial Germany based registration and re-registered with it using Developer Portal. No VPN, nothing. Everything worked well now and I was able to login using email and password on the phone.

Microsoft Authentificator works in general (I have the latest firware that includes GMS support) but this is probably very specific challenge I am facing. After phone reboot at least I can generate 2FA codes.
[Honor Magic V2] jsbutran:
Hello every one. Need help. I got the Google Services Beta update. Everything works fine including all Google Apps. But one very serious problem I have. I don’t get any number count on Gmail app and push and instant receiving email is slow. As suggested in forum I deleted ”Honor push” with ADBControl app. But with no success. Getting a number of unread count on gmail is of utmost importance for me for business. Could someone can guide me on this. I’m on latest version.
[Honor Magic V2] jsbutran:
Please Help. I tried all options. No success in getting number count of unread messages on Gmail ICON
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
I think this is Honor launcher restriction. You could use standard Email app and add your Google account.
[Honor Magic V2] coolmike77:
Hi

I bought the magic v2 in China and have the google servcies installed. As much as I like the device, the china version of this phone have some clear disadvantages:

- Android Auto does not work

- Wireguard app does not work

- 5G is not working in my country (Thailand), the operator AIS told me, my device does not support the needed frequencies

- Google Assistant does not wake-up the phone

- Google news on the left page is missing, I see only the honor board

- Voice over WIFI is not supportet

- no esim support

I'm not sure if some of the above mentioned problems will be solved when the phone is globally available.

Regards

Michael
[Honor Magic V2] jsbutran:
But the standard email is not a push email. You don’t receive email instantly
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
Hi Michael, please check if this will enable VoLTE and VoWIFI for you:

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

Hello everyone, finally there is a way to enable VoLte without root You need 2 apps for the process .. Before starting if you have 2 sims make sure you disable the second sim and proceed.. After you finish with the first sim then enable the...

xdaforums.com
[Honor Magic V2] khoaiq:
After reconnecting using your method -> turning on google play services -> will the connection to the watch be lost??? Want to stay connected, must turn off Google Play services ?
[Honor Magic V2] Tps07:
Well I'm hoping it's an isolated issue I have.

I've tried numerous times and eventually the connectivity with the Samsung Wear app disconnects. But the phone still is connected. I have it so my Samsung Health is still connected. I would have kept playing around with it but I installed Whatsapp on the watch, and I still receive calls, so I'm fine with this setup until the big Magic OS update hopefully fixes everything.

I'm just not getting text messages, and other notifications.

You can try using the watch without GMS, but you give up some other functionality. Like proper Google Calendar app for me. You will get all your notifications if I remember correctly.
[Honor Magic V2] masso85:
hi guys, i just received from china my Honor V2 , i need to update it to 7.2.0.125 and I will have the GMS or i need to make something different ?

Thanks for your support
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
You need to put a request to switch the firmware to the one with GMS support.

Link to GMS firmware request

This has been described several times within the thread. If you need instructions, just check the former pages of this thread or search on Youtube for the video from Average Dad describing it. It is fairly easy and takes 2-3 days until you receive the new firmware.
[Honor Magic V2] masso85:
i tried to find the link in the 3D but i cannot find it, registration now is made , i hope to receive it ASAP, thanks for your support !
[Honor Magic V2] terpeter:
I haven't got my Magic v2 china rom on gms yet, but it's seems 5G work fine with Truemove H.

left: honour magic v2 right: Iphone 14 pro max both on truemove H
[Honor Magic V2] Felixinmanila:
unfortunately the link is no longer working. any other way to get global OS?
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
Can that be that honor stopped the downoad for GMS😳😳
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Wow, I tried this link this morning and it still worked.

Maybe they integrated it in the normal firmware now and therefore do not need this link anymore.

Or they are preparing something completely new.
[Honor Magic V2] @hermanockhuizen:
Received mine v2 today. No link available anymore for GMS. Does anyone has clever idea to install GMS?
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
What FW Version do you have? Did you try checking for Test FW by pressing 3-dots and selecting Test FW option.
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
Wear Os App not working . Can't pair my smartwatch.
[Honor Magic V2] @hermanockhuizen:
I am on 7.2.0.125
[Honor Magic V2] @hermanockhuizen:
No fw test version available