There was a rumor that Honor 8 Pro will not update to Android 9 Pie, but that is not true. Huawei starts EMUI 9.0 Beta testing for Honor 8 Pro, which means users soon will get stable EMUI 9.0 update, which is based on Android 9 Pie. Any Honor 8 Pro users can join on the beta program, and if selected, users will get the EMUI 9.0 beta via OTA (over the air).
In order to join the Android 9 Pie based EMUI 9.0 Beta program, you will need to download the Beta app (HwFut app APK file) and install it on Honor 8 Pro. In addition, users need to create HW ID (Huawei ID) to join for the beta program. If you have no HW ID, you can apply a new account by your email or mobile phone number.
How to join EMUI 9 beta program for Honor 8 Pro
1. Download HwFut app APK file from here and install it on your phone.
2. After installation, open the app and accept terms & condition.
3. In the next screen, login with your HW ID (if no HW ID, tap register and create a new ID).
4. After login, select Personal > Join Project > Available Project. You will receive OTA update notification once it is ready.
5. Once it is available, you can select to update your phone.
It is recommended that users should back up their data before testing, as the Beta is a developer version of the OS and might be unstable. You can also report any bugs in the beta ROM using the HwFut app itself.
Huawei has already updated many of its devices to Android 9 Pie stable version that comes as EMUI 9.0. If you have not received your update yet, check our guide to know the eligible device list, how to download and install the update. [source]
