Honor 7X Receives EMUI 8.0 (Oreo) as Beta (How to Join)

Huawei has started their EMUI 8.0 (Android Oreo) beta program for Honor 7X in several regions. Eligible devices will get the EMUI 8.0 beta update via OTA. Below we have provided all the necessary details on how to apply for EMUI 8.0 Oreo BETA test program for Honor 7X. Currently the Beta program is valid for France, Germany, Spain and Italy only. Huawei may expand the program to other regions as well.

Huawei has already confirmed that Honor 7X will get the stable EMUI 8.0 (Android Oreo) update in second quarter of 2018. Recently, the device was updated with Face Unlock and AR Lens features. If you own an Honor 7X and like to be part of the Beta testing, here is how to join the program.

Before start, it is recommended that users to back up their data before testing, as the Beta is a developer version of the OS and might be unstable.

To join the beta program, users should download and install the beta APK on their device manually. Download beta APK for Germany [here], for Italy [here], for Spain [here] and for France [here]. Install the APK manaully just like any other APK file and follow the instruction.

– After installing the APK, open the app and accept terms & condition.

– In the next screen login with your Huawei ID (if no HW ID, tap register and create a new ID).

– After login, select Personal > Join Project > Available Project.

You will receive OTA update notification once it is ready. Once it is available, you can select to update your phone.

Main features of EMUI 8.0 (Android 8.0 Oreo) includes the following:

– A brand new, simple user interface
– Improved system performance with AI-based optimizations
– Smarter floating Navigation dock
– New camera features
– Multi Bluetooth Connectivity
– Recycle Bin for Gallery
– Cooler Personalization
– PrivateSpace for enhanced privacy protection
– And more.

The AI-based optimizations bring greater stability, fluidity and speed to the device.