Huawei
How to hard reset your Huawei and Honor devices

Why do a hard reset? Seeing the title of our article, you must have got this idea too. So let us tell you that there are many reasons why you might want to hard reset your device (Honor and Huawei). Sometimes we do a hard reset for some troubleshooting. And when we buy a used phone or a pre-owned smartphone from other users then there is a need to do a factory reset.
The method of performing a hard reset varies from one smartphone OEM to another. If you are one of those Huawei and Honor users, then this tutorial fits perfectly for you.
Before resetting, we want to give you very important advice, which you should definitely look at. Hard reset or device factory reset doing this will erase all the data of your mobile or your device. So make sure that you back up all your important data like photos, videos, contacts, documents, messages, etc in a safe place.
Today we are sharing with you two methods that will help you to bypass screen lock (factory reset) on your Huawei and Honor devices. We have explained both the methods clearly and thoroughly below step by step, by following which you can reset your device successfully.
How to Hard Reset Huawei and Honor devices
follow any of the below methods to reset your Huawei / Honor/ EMUI device to factory settings.
(Method 1): Reset via Recovery Mode (Power Mode)
1. Turn off your device using the Power button.
2. Now, you need to boot the device into stock recovery mode. To do so, press and hold the Volume Up + Power button at the same time for about 2-3 seconds.
3. A Huawei logo appears on the screen. You can release the hardware keys.
4. A menu will appear on your screen. Navigate to “Wipe data/factory reset” through the Volume keys and select it using the Power button.
5. Confirm the operation!
6. At the end select “reboot system now” with the Power button.
7. Now your device looks like a New device ( successfully you done this)
(Method 2): Reset via Device Settings
If you find the above method difficult to follow, then you can alternatively choose the below method which helps to hard reset any Huawei model via Settings.
1. Go to the Settings app on your device.
2. Tap on System.
3. Then select Reset or select Reset phone.
4. Finally, tap Reset phone, and confirm the whole operation by tapping Reset phone one more time.
5. Wait for the process to complete.
Before doing the reset, keep in mind that you have backed up your data and secondly your battery is above 30%. And keep in mind that while resetting it may take a little more time and even after restarting, keep your patience
Huawei
Huawei Watch 4 receiving the first software update

Huawei Watch 4 is receiving its first software update in the global market. Recently, the Chinese tech giant Huawei launched its new wearable device called the Huawei Watch 4 series all over the world (where the company is launched). Now, the first improvement update is available for those users who have purchased this amazing smartwatch.
Firstly, Huawei Watch 4 series landed in the Chinese market and after that these smartwatches available to global consumers. The Watch 4 comes with amazing features, better software, health awareness and much more features. The device was launched with the HarmonyOS 3.1 system.
As per the information, the Huawei Watch 4 first software comes with version number 3.1.0.122 and it carries a huge 625MB installation size. So, users should remember that the update comes with a lengthy size, that’s why it must require a strong internet connection.
This update improves smartwatch stability and provides a greater experience to users. Apart from this, the first update of the Watch 4 has not carried any new changes. Below you can check more information.
Huawei Watch 4 first software update:
- Build Number –> HarmonyOS 3.1.0.122
- Installation Size –> 625MB
Changelog:
- This update improves device stability.
How to Install?
To install the latest software update on Huawei Watch 4, you should install the latest version of the Huawei Health app on your smartphone. The Huawei Watch 4 update could install with the Huawei Health app or users will go to the smartwatch menu options.
Apps
Huawei Petal Maps 3.7.0.204 brings massive changes to users

Huawei is rolling out a new update for the Huawei Petal Maps that comes with a number of new features, optimization and a better version for users. Huawei Petal Maps 3.7.0.204 is now available for Huawei devices, but right now it is rolling out in the beta phase, so it will take a few times to come in every device.
Aside from the beta version, the Huawei Petal Maps 3.7.0.204 is available for download and the Huawei smartphone and smartwatch users should install this new build on their devices. Although this version comes with lot’s of new changes, but being the beta version all of the features may be not available for users while the company will soon release a stable update.
All these features have been revealed by Twitter user Fabrizio Degni tagging HC Newsroom, under which it has been told that now we can take advantage of all these features through the Petal Maps 3.7.0.204. Below you can check the download link as well as the full changelog.
Download Link:
Huawei Petal Maps 3.7.0.204 Changelog:
New Features:
Contribution Page Update:
- The overall layout of the contribution page is revised.
- The entrances for uploading image records and commenting records are deleted from the My Feedback Record page.
- If the number of places to be commented is greater than 1, More is displayed. If the number of places to be commented is less than or equal to 1, More is not displayed.
- The light feedback changes to feed flow form instead of displaying a maximum of 3 feedbacks.
POI Add Remarks Update:
- In v3.6 and before, the remarks cannot be added directly to the default favorites, places want to go, new list. But from v3.7, all category folders can be added remarks directly when saving the place.
- Entrance: POI details page.
Comment Like Message Notification:
- Notification is added for comment likes. Each comment is sent once a day at 12:00 a.m. (If there is no like that day, the notification is not sent.)
- Entrance: push notification (The notification function is enabled by default. You can disable it manually. To disable it, go to My > Privacy > Notification.)
New taxi entrance on the home page:
- The function of taking a taxi is added to the common entrance, the entrance links users to the route planning page, and the tab is located to the taxi. You can enter the endpoint or click the common address to directly take a taxi.
- Entrance: Homepage-Common Entrance.
Optimizations:
ETA panel arrival time optimization
- Cross-time zone route end arrival time converted to local time.
- Entrance: When navigating
Route update on the route planning result page is optimized
- Scenarios on the planning result page (navigation settings, future timing estimates, route preferences, etc.) When the result page is displayed, the system determines whether to refresh the route. In this way, unnecessary refresh operations are reduced and the route display is stable.
- Entrance: When navigating
Optimize the style of the worm line:
- Adjust the thickness and stroke of the line on the planning result page.
The width of the worm line is changed to 8 and the stroke of the worm line is changed to 10, and the overall adjustment is made.
The interaction (exit/enter) between the planning result page and the navigation page can change dynamically. - Entrance: When navigating
Alternative route bubble optimization
- For alternative routes whose duration exceeds max (2 min, 5%), distance exceeds max (500 m, 5%), or time distance is poor, only the route is displayed in the navigation tree. The time and distance are compared with the current main route. If the above conditions are met, bubble hiding is performed.
- Marked: Max(2min, 5%): indicates the comparison between the current route and the alternative route. Showing the maximum value between the current route and the alternative route is 2 minutes or the difference is greater than 5%. Max(500m, 5%): indicates that the current route is compared with the alternative route. Showing the maximum value of 500 m or 5% difference is used.
- Entrance: When navigating
Default Vehicle Icon Style Change
- The default logo style is changed to 3D.
- Entrance: When navigating
Shared travel
- Route planning page: After planning the route, select a bicycle and plan the walking route from the user’s current location to the shared bicycle. Click Open APP to directly jump to the third-party app to scan the code and ride.
- You can also search for shared bikes nearby by searching for shared travel. When approaching the sweep point, you can directly click the Open App to scan the code and ride. Or click on the direction to walk to the pick-up point and scan the code to ride.
- Entrance: 1. Route Planning Page – Cycling Tab 2. Searching bar.
Petal Maps logo update:
- Replacing the logo style of the base image
- Entrance: Homepage.
EMUI 12
Huawei Nova 9 SE getting May 2023 Security update

Huawei Nova 9 series is eligible for EMUI 13, but the family units will get this major update in the mid of October 2023. Recently, the Huawei Nova 9 smartphone has got the May 2023 security patch in the global market and now the Nova 9 SE is also getting the same patch with a different version.
The Huawei Nova 9 SE smartphone users in the global market get the May 2023 security patch with version number 12.0.1.185 which is based on EMUI 12 and the installation size is 344MB. But keep in mind this patch is rolling out in batches, so it will take a little time to reach your device, so wait with patience.
This new update brings the upgraded security version to your device and improves the device’s performance. Apart from this, the device users will not find any specific features with this build, but the upcoming major update gives a number of new features for users.
Huawei Nova 9 SE EMUI 12.0.1.185 update changelog:
List of Changes:
This update improves system security with security patches.
Security:
- Integrates the May 2023 security patch to enhance system security.
Keep in your mind:
- This update is rolling out in batches, so it may take a little time to reach your device.
- The update is only available for Global users.
- Keep enough battery and storage on your smartphone.
- This update will not remove your data.
How to update?
Through the Setting:
- System & updates
- Software update
- CHECK FOR UPDATES.
Through the Support app:
- Services Tab
- Update
- CHECK FOR UPDATES
- Download and install.
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