Excitement is brewing in the Huawei smartwatch community as news of the HarmonyOS 5 update for the Watch GT 4 has surfaced. A loyal Huawei fan and former blogger, currently traveling the globe, shared a screenshot of the changelog, revealing a wealth of new features and improvements. While the update hasn’t yet reached all users, it promises to bridge the gap between the GT 4 and its successor, the GT 5.
Change Log:
[Updates]
- Offers an innovative user interface with more intuitive and attractive graphics and interactions.
- Offers two new pre-installed watch faces: Route Beam and Eternal Moment.
- Optimizes activity rings with four switchable watch faces, with the time-combo style
- allowing you to customize functions, making your device truly personal.
- Adds offline map download and management features for seamless map display, real-
- time positioning, and navigation on your wrist during outdoor workouts.
- Adds a watch screenshot function, making it easy to capture screen content, save it to
- your phone gallery, and share it with ease.
- Adds support for wrist-based running form analysis, tracking advanced metrics like
- ground contact time balance and vertical oscillation, and offers tips to help you optimize your form and reduce the risk of injury.
- Adds an input method on the watch that can be used to edit alarm names and reply to SMS messages.
- Adds a workout linking function for cycling modes. It allows the watch to automatically connect to your phone when you start a cycling session on the wearable for extended real-time data display on both devices. (This feature is only available when paired with a Huawei phone.)
- Adds the calculator app for convenient calculations on your wrist.
- Adds the “Smart Suggestions” feature, which recommends daily workouts based on weather information, your training preferences, and calorie data.
- Adds a function to quickly log meal calories under the “Today’s Intake” data in the Stay Fit app to help you maintain a balanced and healthy diet.
[Optimizations]
- Improves screen transitions and swipe experience for smoother and more seamless system operation.
- Optimizes push notifications, making it easier to check the number of notifications and their sources.
- Supports independent alarm volume setting and deletion of multiple alarms simultaneously for more convenience.
- Improves the accuracy of certain health and fitness data.
The 328MB update brings HarmonyOS from version 4 to 5, introducing a host of enhancements. These include an innovative user interface with revamped graphics and intuitive interactions. Two new watch faces, “Route Beam” and “Eternal Moment,” offer stylish personalization options. Activity rings gain four switchable styles, allowing users to tailor their watch face to their preferences.
For fitness enthusiasts, the update delivers significant upgrades. Offline map downloads and management enable seamless navigation during outdoor workouts. Wrist-based running form analysis provides valuable insights into your running technique, helping you optimize your form and prevent injuries. A new calculator app adds convenience to daily life, while “Smart Suggestions” leverages weather data and personal preferences to recommend tailored workouts.
Other notable additions include a watch screenshot function, making it easy to capture and share memorable moments. Enhanced push notifications provide greater control over notifications, and improved alarm settings offer increased flexibility.
Huawei recommends updating the Huawei Health app to the latest version in AppGallery for an optimal user experience. The update process may take some time, and users are advised not to disconnect Bluetooth during the installation.
With these exciting updates, the Huawei Watch GT 4 remains a compelling option for those seeking a feature-rich and stylish smartwatch.
