EMUI
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Screenshot File:EMUI Screenshot.png Screenshot of the EMUI in the Huawei Mate 10 | |
Developer | Huawei |
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Written in | C, C++, Java[citation needed] |
OS family | Unix-like, Modified Android |
Working state | Current |
Source model | Open source with proprietary components |
Initial release | EMUI 1.0 |
Latest release | EMUI 9.1 (Android 9.0.0 Pie) |
Update method | Firmware over-the-air |
Package manager | Google Play (Global), Huawei AppGallery (Both Global and China), APK files |
Platforms | 32-bit ARM, MIPS, x86, x64 |
Kernel type | Monolithic, modified Linux kernel |
License | GNU General Public License v3, Apache License 2.0, Proprietary |
Official website | consumer |
Huawei EMUI, formerly known as Emotion UI, is a custom mobile operating system that is based on Android that Huawei uses on most Huawei and Honor-branded smartphone devices.[1][2]
History
On 30 December 2012, Huawei introduced Emotion UI 1.0, based on Android 4.0. It features a voice assistant app (only in Chinese), customizable homescreens and theme-switching.[3] The company rolled out installation files for the Ascend P1 through their website.[4] The company claims that it is “probably the world’s most emotional system”.[5]
On 4 September 2014, the company announced EMUI 3.0, along with Ascend Mate 7 in the pre-IFA event in Berlin. The user interface was ever since called "EMUI" instead of "Emotion UI". It features a new app store (for China markets).[6]
In late 2015, Huawei launched EMUI 4.0, with a redesigned interface based on Android 6.0, along with the Huawei Mate 8.[7]
In 2016, EMUI 5.0 was introduced, with the Huawei Mate 9.[8]
In 2017, all ROM images were removed on the official website. Huawei says it will provide a "more convenient and satisfactory update service". Since then, all users must rely on over-the-air (OTA) updates.[9]
In late 2017, EMUI 8.0 was launched, skipping EMUI 6.0 and 7.0 to combine with Android versions, along with the Huawei Mate 10. This release emphasises different AI-capabilities.[7][10]
Version history
Version | Android version | Year of release | Last stable release |
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Emotion UI 1.0 | Android 2.3 - 4.3 | 2012 | 1.6 |
Emotion UI 2.0 | Android 4.2 - 4.4 | 2013 | 2.3 |
EMUI 3.0 | Android 4.4 - 5.1 | 2014 | 3.1 |
EMUI 4.0 | Android Marshmallow (6.0) | 2015 | 4.1 |
EMUI 5.0 | Android Nougat (7.x) | 2016 | 5.1 |
EMUI 8.0 [A] | Android Oreo (8.x) | 2017 | 8.2 |
EMUI 9.0 | Android Pie (9.x) | 2018 | 9.1 |
EMUI 10.0 | Android Q (10.0) | Unreleased |
A EMUI 8.0 was launched skipping EMUI 6.0 and 7.0 to match the Android version.[11] |
References
- ^ "Honor 6X and EMUI 5.0: Everything you need to know". Android Central. 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "HUAWEI Unveils the HUAWEI Mate 10 and HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro". consumer.huawei.com. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "Huawei's Emotion UI drops the app drawer, adds beginner-friendly features to Android 4.0". The Verge. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "Huawei shows off early version of Emotion UI for Android, packs a 'stock' skin too (hands-on)". Engadget. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "Huawei's new Emotion UI gets its own Chinese official website, should be up for download soon". Android Authority. 2012-07-03. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "Huawei Launches Metal-Clad Ascend G7 With Android 4.4 KitKat at IFA". NDTV Gadgets360.com. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ a b "Huawei announces Mate 8 in China, sporting Marshmallow and Kirin 950 processor". Android Central. 2015-11-26. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "What's new in EMUI 5?". Android Authority. 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "Huawei will now bring over-the-air software updates only". www.gadgetmatch.com. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "Huawei EMUI 8: Definitely not the evolution we were hoping for - AndroidPIT". AndroidPIT. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "Huawei Is Skipping EMUI Version 6 And 7 To Introduce EMUI 8.0 - Gizmochina". Gizmochina. 2017-10-16. Retrieved 2018-01-08.