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[Honor Magic V2] frostywinter:
Anyone with the Global Version Honor Magic V2 tried using Nova Launcher on it yet?

If so how does it look, keen to know if it works ok?

Would love to see some screen shots off both outside and inside displays running Nova...

Cheers,

Frosty
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Is there Honor Support in India?If yes, please give the feedback of that too.

Waiting with thanks...
[Honor Magic V2] gt5oh:
you can choose support location here https://www.hihonor.com/global/support/contact-us/
[Honor Magic V2] ambroisec14:
i send a mail at honor for this problem

i have a global version with magic os 7.2

and use sim 1
[Honor Magic V2] ambroisec14:
i try with android auto but not yet with bud or something else

but i m always on the road and that s not perfect for me this problem
[Honor Magic V2] PaulParanoia:
Sorry, I didn't notice in your original message that you are using the CN version. I'm on the Global version which must explain the difference.
[Honor Magic V2] Prydateer:
That clarifies it :)

Any rumours on when we can expect MagicOS 8 for V2 CN devices?
[Honor Magic V2] ycats:
btw, the Honor Magic v2 that's on their website for purchase (hihonor.com/uk/shop), is that the global version?
[Honor Magic V2] PaulParanoia:
Yes
[Honor Magic V2] ycats:
Is that the preferred site to purchase the device? for shipping, doesn't give me the option to choose my location here in the United States
[Honor Magic V2] Prydateer:
Probably this topic has been posted a lot of times but I m having some issues with notification not coming in.

So first of all what DOES work: whatsapp incomming notifications, sms notifications, gmail notifications and outlook (hotmail) notifications.

What does NOT work: banking notifications, teams notifications and outlook (work mail) notifications.

- Enable "Stay connected while asleep" in "more battery setting menu"

- Unrestricted data access toggled ON for ALL apps (also for all hidden/system apps)

- Battery Optimization on "don t allow" for all apps that do not get notifications

- Granted every possible permission for all apps

- Put all apps that are missing notification in App Launch settings menu on Manage Manually and turned on "Auto-launch", Secondary Launch" and "Run in Background".

- Run adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.huawei.android.pushagent

- Run adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.hihonor.android.pushagent

No luck with this yet......
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
I'm US based. Bought from Wondamobile. Paid the extra $25 for shipping and it arrived in 2 days. Very impressive shipping! I had a question and the folks at Wonda responded quickly and were very nice. Highly recommend!
[Honor Magic V2] ycats:
How has your experience been with it? features, notifications, etc............debating whether to buy and sell my ZFold5.
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
I had a Fold 5, sold for a Pixel Fold, and now own a V2. The software on the V2 has pro's and cons. It's got some very annoying bugs at present, hopefully those get fixed soon. I would say software is only slightly worse than Pixel OS. Multitasking is definitely better than Pixel OS and you can replace all the stock apps with Google versions without any duplicate apps. OneUI is better than both, I really miss the pinnable app bar and wealth of customization from goodlock. Biggest annoyance on the V2 is the Bluetooth Bug, I've reached out to the devs, hopefully they fix this soon.

From a hardware perspective, the V2 has no equal. Hinge is perfect, crease far smaller than Pixel or galaxy, incredible battery life, and gets better cell signal in the US than the Pixel. It feels incredible on hand and is easily 2-3 generations ahead of Google and Samsung.

If you can live with the bugs, I highly recommend it. Software will improve, but hardware is forever.
[Honor Magic V2] ycats:
thanks, what's the bluetooth issue? does this affect having my Galaxy Watch 5 paired with it?
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
You have to test 2 things. First send yourself a message when you go in stdby. Second send yourself a message if you are 7 minutes in stdby. Let me know what happens when you done this.
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
No impact to pairing your Galaxy watch (I have a 6 classic, works great). The issue is that if you call someone on the same carrier (ie - T-Mobile to T-Mobile), Bluetooth microphones don't work (ie - can't use earbuds, car stereo, etc to take calls). Pretty disruptive, but the devs are aware. Who knows how soon they will fix.
[Honor Magic V2] gt5oh:
I also bought Global version from WondaMobile, paid for regular shipping and still got it within 2 business days.

Had a Z Fold 5 prior and happy I switched. Fold 5 is a brick/heavy compared to this. So far so good, just need to learn this new software.
[Honor Magic V2] Prydateer:
Did that but no incomming notification for both scenarios

What is strange about this is that I have installed Outlook and for my hotmail notifications work but for my work mail I have to manually swipe down in the inbox to have it synced.

I do get notifications for Outlook (hotmail), Whatsapp, Phone and messages but the rest of my apps not
[Honor Magic V2] PaulParanoia:
I don't think the honor uk site ships to the US. You're only option there will be a site like wondamobile. They have the global version.
[Honor Magic V2] ycats:
Understood, thanks.
[Honor Magic V2] Prydateer:
For people asking about Android Auto. I have the CN version and Android Auto works fine.
[Honor Magic V2] imbloodyskintagain:
Using the same OTG to Phono/Headphones Cable that I have been using on my last 2 mobiles without a problem and with the same iem's does not work with this Honor Magic V2. I get is a pop up stating " The Connected headset is not supported " Anyone have any idea why and how to make it work ?
[Honor Magic V2] tycoon18:
This worked for me too to enable VoLTE and VoWifi but if I restart the phone they stop working and I have to do the whole process again. Does your's go away after restart as well? is there a way to make it persist on a phone restart?
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
How so
[Honor Magic V2] vanngoh:
Is your last 2 mobile the same brand? Don't think it will ever work unless you change another adapter or change headphone to try. Type C got 2 rows of connecting points and diff handphone brands assign diff connecting points for otg/headphones etc.
[Honor Magic V2] imbloodyskintagain:
No, they were Xiaomi and Huawei. So I paid £1300 for this Honor phone and they did not even include a Honor compatible OTG Cable for me to be able to use headphones.... Thankyou vanngoh for letting me know, shame Honor did not bother​
[Honor Magic V2] Flavio:
I just received my Honor V Purse. It has MagicOS 7.2. I can download the GMS app but it won't install. I think it might have something to do with permissions for the GMS app. Which permissions should be enabled?
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
Hello, i got the v purse also. You can't install gms and google play store at the moment. This month magic os 8 is coming for the V purse, hopefully it'll have gms enabled. A beautiful phone though, good purchase if gms goes through
[Honor Magic V2] Flavio:
I have to be patient then. The hardware of theV Purse is next level. The Z Fold5 looks and feels like a brick compared to the V Purse.
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
I had the fold 5 myself and then bought the new Xiaomi fold but the V purse for me is how the fold should be, each to his own but this form factor is on another level. Not just the fold 5 but even the new magic v2 is a brick next to it
[Honor Magic V2] Flavio:
Agreed, and I always carry my phones in a sleeve so I am not afraid of the outward folding V Purse.

I also don't take a lot of phots so this obsession among phone manufacturers and reviewers about the latest and greatest camera sensors is of no importance to me.

The Snapdragon 778G is also plenty powerful for how I use my phone (no games).

And most improtantly I paid about half of what a Magic V2 would have cost me!
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
Its camera is pretty good with 60fps and the 778g is as fast the Xiaomi fold 3 in terms of all day to day use. I'm a fold user since 2019 and owned all samsung fold till fold 5, vivo fold and Xiaomi fold but inward folds are too boring and outdated now.
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
Honor Magic V2 receives more bloatware with first global update

Honor has pushed its first update to global versions of the Magic V2, its OnePlus Open, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Pixel Fold rival. Distributed as MagicOS 7.2.0.124, the over 500 MB update keeps the Honor Magic V2 on Android 13 but upgrades to it last month's Android security patch and adds some more...

www.notebookcheck.net

Looks like we're getting our first update for the international Honor Magic V2. Does anyone have this yet? Curious if any bugs have been resolved.
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
Ohhh.. seems like different regions have diff build number.. I'm from the first batch of global launch countries and I received 118 update which added 124 stuff.. lol.. my V2 didn't launch with 118, but a smaller version.. that's very interesting...
[Honor Magic V2] tycoon18:
Yes that seems right. I am on 118 but my security patches for both Android and Google play is January.
[Honor Magic V2] dexxa05:
Hi,

I have the same issue as some of you, when I'm on android Auto, I can't have a call.

And it's not depending of the carrier. I'm most of the time in roaming and my GF is not is the same carrier as me.

This is really annoying, hope Honor will solve quickly this issue.

Regards

Dexx
[Honor Magic V2] bdoviack:
I'm also having issues with my V2 in regards to connectivity. I have a Garmin watch connected via Bluetooth and it loses connectivity after about an hour. Have checked the power savings, bluetooth settings and everything else but can't find a solution. Was using a Galaxy Fold 3 before this and the watch and phone always stayed connected.

My "Link to Windows" that links my phone to PC also keeps disconnecting. Again, my Fold and PC never had the issue so I think it's a Bluetooth issue with the phone. Hoping an update soon will fix things.
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
So any of you guys can confirm if magic os 8 update has gms? Google play?
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
MagicOS 8.0 CN rom has GMS baked in, but does not have Google play store included and needs to be sideloaded..

CN rom or global rom?
[Honor Magic V2] bdoviack:
I am on the global ROM. In the US on AT&T if that makes any difference.
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
just to update, apparently, the safety net CTS does passed now! i am now able to add my CC to GPay.

@ebrahim thanks for the info.

apparently, during the few update, the CTS had been patched without us knowing.
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
Sideload google through gspace/gbox? Or download the app through apk?
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
once you activate google in account, you can download the apk from apkmirror or amy website.

dont have to worry about malware, as honor app market will do a scan.

any version will do, as once you install playstore, it will update to the latest version.
[Honor Magic V2] KoumaraR:
I think I am fuc*#*ed ! 3 weeks of used. No shocks... Happenned suddenly ...

Any idea of what to do ? This is a CN version bought in Shanghai imported in France, no warranty...
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
Thanks so much
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
If it's CN rom, it's probably related to apps being killed prematurely in the background due to aggressive battery management..

For global rom, do check and disable battery optimization for the Garmin app..
[Honor Magic V2] bdoviack:
I contacted Honor and they provided some useful link such as resetting network connections.

I must say I'm a bit embarrassed that I believe the source of my Bluetooth troubles was that my old phone was still turned on and my Garmin watch was confused as to which phone to connect to. I turned off my old phone and so far, things look ok.
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
Well... That happens too.. haha.. same like those wireless headphones that confuse between devices..
[Honor Magic V2] ebrahim.popat:
Can anyone confirm if Android Auto works on the CN Magic OS 8 ROM. Or provide steps to make it work.
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
Android auto will never work on CN rom..
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
here. can check with Prydateer. probably just a matter of time to get the correct update.
[Honor Magic V2] Stebal60:
I have the V2 China version with OS 8 installed....It does not work. My friend has Global version .Works
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
Thanks for the info, does google pay/google wallet works on chinese magic os 8?
[Honor Magic V2] Stebal60:
Yes. GooglePay/Wallet works
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
does anyone know how to get VOWIFI on CN version?

anyone know how to upload themes to CN version?
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
Any specific date or any idea when they'll release magic os 8 for honor v2?
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
They've said they will begin beta testing MagicOS 8 on the global version in February. I would guess towards the of the month and would not expect that build to pass safetynet (so Google pay, banking apps, and work profile won't work). Current beta for Chinese version does pass safetynet, but they're several betas in. I'm sure someone will post here as soon as the beta drops!
[Honor Magic V2] FoldFan:
So you mean the Chinese version will currently have advantage in terms of Google services in the upcoming update?
[Honor Magic V2] Stebal60:
V2 Chinese version.Google Wallet didn't work with the first beta of OS8. With the second one it started working again.
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
Very possible, although will only be a problem if you take the beta (which will be optional) and will be quickly resolved. Early beta builds don't usually pass safetynet.
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
You mean in the thinest lighest folding phone on the market that they couldn't even fit wireless charging into, and that is $600 cheaper than the Fold 5? Yeah, I suppose...:) But given it is a Chinese rom phone aimed at the Chinese market, where no local carriers support esim, then it is a redundant cost. The global version will likely have one physical and one esim.
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
You do know the snapdragon 8 gen 2 supports isim which is just having the hardware for esim integrated into the board which is again won't hinder the size. They did the same with the vs Chinese release didn't have esim, global did.
[Honor Magic V2] jumbonosich:
i bought a physical esim from esim.me .Is a Card that delivers eSIM to your smartphone !!just tested into a mate x3 ... working very well.
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
Wasn't the "yeah I suppose so" good enough for you? :)

Okay, how about - you do realise that iSim is a completely different more advanced standard than eSim (though eventually it should be compatible), with additional security features, all of which will take time to implement, and it is very very new with little in the way of hardware module or software support right now? You do know iSim would need to be supported in more than just the processor right? In fact there are almost zero phones which support iSim, it is that new, So expecting a phone that is already as inovative as the V2 given the battery and hinge tech, a phone that has been in development for the last few years - and did I mention it is $600 cheaper than the phone you're comparing it to - to also be the leader in iSim is probably asking a bit much. But perhaps you know better.

In any case, if you like Samsung, you are free to buy one; the reason the rest of us are on this forum is because we are interested in developments with the V2.
[Honor Magic V2] OrionBG:
The Global Magic Vs has two physical SIMs but SIM2 can be either eSIM or physical one...

I'm guessing that the global V2 will be the same. That probably means that the Chinese one also supports it but it is not implemented in the software.

I have a question for the people who got the Google Services Beta. How are app notifications for you? The global Vs has some app notification issues. For instance, I had to disable the battery optimization for most of my apps, then lock them in memory, and still things like Outlook and Gmail will show notifications with delay or when I open the app... Not to mention that on phones like Samsung's ones for instance, I get notification from all of my apps all the time for this and that and on the Magic Vs even with all permissions and Notification option enabled, I only see notifications from my main apps and with the mentioned above issues... Once again, this is on a Global Vs...
[Honor Magic V2] z06forever:
I got an update but unfortunately, no GMS including
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
Same here. I got this update yesterday. No GMS Beta ;-(
[Honor Magic V2] dying4004:
If I buy a Chinese version will I be able to flash global rom when released? Thanks
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
You should first read this thread ;)
[Honor Magic V2] masso85:
I also get this update , but not GMS yet
[Honor Magic V2] bandit081551:
So those who already have the GMS Beta installed can let us know if the notifications are working properly.. please..🙏
[Honor Magic V2] JoCamel:
No one will receive GMS Beta until registered in China.

I registered and they told me they will push out the next batch to registered users by mid of September. First batch already done.

After that there´ll be another trial in October.
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
„No one will receive GMS Beta until registered in China“

The user Niccolo (look in this thread page 6) allready use the GMS Beta ;-)
[Honor Magic V2] dying4004:
can you please check if android auto settings available at all in your settings? thnx

@Niccolo
[Honor Magic V2] JoCamel:
"until registered in China" and part of the rollout
[Honor Magic V2] ChodTheWacko:
I'm not sure how he answered the rest of the survey but Niccolo does not live in china, and left the phone number blank when he applied for GMS. And he got it.

So they certainly aren't being very careful about it. And let's be honest here - why should they be? If I need people to beta test something, I'd want to use someone who uses it as much as possible to work out the bugs.
[Honor Magic V2] porsche_man:
And what did they send you? An apk file to install? Or through another update? Could you share that file with us so we can install it? Thank you
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
APK? 😂

He has received an update. I'm surprised that so many questions are being asked that have already been answered here in this thread
[Honor Magic V2] porsche_man:
I don't see where it is answered that it has been received through an update, plus there is a forum to ask questions and help each other, I have read from page 5 of the thread to page 8, and at no time do I see that it says that it is through an update .
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
On page 5 in this thread:

„

Just to know:

- The update added the play service but not the Google Play Store (turn on the play service in settings - accounts)

- Just download the Play Store APK and all works

„

Everything should be answered.

It would also be crazy if Honor sent APKs to everyone 🤷🏼‍♂️
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Any idea when Honor would release the Final Version of Magic OS 8.0 for Magic V2 Global so that Google Pay and other Banking Apps start working?
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
after CN set receive the official version, only then the global set will receive if after.

as of now, MOS 8.0 is at its public beta stage for CN set.
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Thanks Stebal.Is your friend's Global V2 with Magic OS 7.2 or Magic OS 8.0? Please confirm.

Waiting...
[Honor Magic V2] Stebal60:
OS 7.2.
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Thanks again Stebal60.
[Honor Magic V2] mladpetko:
For those guys on the Chinese rom, how do you backup your phone? Can you do it through google, or can you register Honor id? I am curious if it is possible to sync apps, photos, contacts to any cloud, in case phone gets lost.

Thanks
[Honor Magic V2] rathian:
Here's what I discovered when I had another Chinese rom phone with GMS.. google backup for the phone is super flaky as it goes through the google china servers.. backups will randomly go missing or outright fail altogether...
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
i tried backing up on Honor Suite once, but it failed.

but i am able to back up to my huawei cloud global account.

my cloud has backup for huawei mate 20x CN and honor magic v2.

anyone manage to use google find device to locate the phone?

whenever i try to look for my v2 on find device, there will be no notification on device located. however, when i go into my private space account, the "device located" notificatication will be received in the private space account.

does anyone know what is the problem?
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
I have the V2 on the CN Rom, and I backup phone settings call & massages via Huawei ID cloud service whilst using OneDrive or Google One to backup media & photos.

Huawei cloud back up history is visible and can easily restore backup

Also since Os8.0.0.0.102;patch10 Horizontal multi task now enabled on most applications.

No luck with Wi-Fi Calling or contactless payment regardless of clearing Google service cache/data

Also for those who might be interested in the public beta testing, may stil have option to register for it via the Honor club app as it show to end by 28/03/2024, no guarantee to note.
[Honor Magic V2] mladpetko:
Thanks for you info. Is there a link to the application? Can't seem to find it. Thanks
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
wifi calling is impossible. i tried the volte tensor pixel patch, but it doesnt work. most China phone doesnt allow wifi calling.

as for GPay, it's working on my 102. try uninstalling both GPay and Wallet and try again. im using Wallet and not GPay, though both works, I chose to keep only 1.

is your Find Device working?

i just tried from another phone, i can locate my Magic V2 when it goes into private space mode, but not in the normal mode.
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
just download Huawei App Gallery and login with your Huawei ID.
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
Another option is if you already have an Huawei account just go to setting and in the Honor ID under account & security, add third party account.

Once logged in successful, scroll down to user & account were you'll find Huawei account and follow the rest
[Honor Magic V2] mladpetko:
Thank you. I have a HUAWEI account and can use now the cloud backup on the phone. But where can I apply for the beta testing? I am on Chinese rom and OS 7.2. Would like to get the beta 8.0 or beta GMS. Can't find a link to the application.

Thanks again for helping.
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
There's no guarantee this is still available but future beta test always via the Honor Club Mobile app, see photos but you'll like everyone else need to investigate this forum by scrolling downwards and unless you can read Chinese, have translator app ready to translate, good luck mate
[Honor Magic V2] ycats:
So even on the global version, wifi calling doesn't work?
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
I have global version on T-Mobile in the US. Wifi calling works great!
[Honor Magic V2] VTEChump:
Just received my global version today. Working well in US on ATT.

Hardware is so amazing, software needs some work.

-Is there any way to hide the navigation bar without enabling gestures? I thought they used to have an option to hide the bar when not in use?

-They really need to allow all apps to be split horizontally. Hoping for a software update to fix this.

Other than that, really, really enjoying this phone.
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
global version has wifi calling and you can enable the menu through tensor pixel volte patch. i tried the patch but it doesn't work on my CN phone.

if the magic v2 can be flashed to global rom, I'm sure it will have wifi call. similar to huawei phone, where CN set do not have wifi call, while global set has.
[Honor Magic V2] xxBrun0xx:
Since Honor typically does not share source and very few developers will get this device due to extremely high cost, very unlikely China users will be able to flash global rom.
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
yah there aren't many developers working on honor phones.
[Honor Magic V2] kapul4:
For those on global rom, what is your standby battery life?