MagicOS 9 update for the Honor Magic 6 Pro, featuring Android 15, has begun rolling out

• MagicOS 9 brings Android 15 to Honor Magic 6 Pro with a redesigned user experience.
• Features include improved animations, AI tools, and enhanced personalization options.
• Experience better camera functionality, smarter tools, and optimized battery performance.

Honor has rolled out the eagerly anticipated MagicOS 9 update, built on Android 15, for its flagship Honor Magic 6 Pro users in India. This update introduces an array of advanced features, elevating the phone’s usability with refined animations, cutting-edge AI capabilities, and customizable tools to suit individual preferences.

The update, identified by firmware version 9.0.0.131 (C185E10R2P2), brings a refreshed system design and smarter functionality. While the rollout is gradual, most users should receive the update within a couple of weeks. To check its availability, head to your phone’s settings and manually search for updates. If it hasn’t reached your device yet, rest assured it’s on its way.

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MagicOS 9 Features

The MagicOS 9 update brings several exciting features to the Honor Magic 6 Pro:

Enhanced Smoothness

• Refined Animations: Transitions in the Notification Centre, Control Centre, and call notifications are seamless.
• Touch Feedback: Experience intuitive responses when using the Home screen, Global Search, or other key functions.
• Parallel Operations: App startup and exit animations ensure smoother multitasking.

Revamped System Design

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• Updated Layouts: Apps like Calendar and Notes now sport modern color schemes for easier navigation.
• Personalized Home Screen: Customize icons, themes, and layouts with a simple pinch gesture.

AI-Powered Tools

• AI Translate: Real-time interpretation for meetings and lectures, with loop recording mode for extended conversations.
• Magic Portal: Quickly access popular services like YouTube and TikTok by drawing a circle on the screen.

Camera Enhancements

• Fan-Shaped Zoom: An intuitive zooming experience for smoother transitions.
• Simplified Toolbar: AI Photography and video settings are now easier to access.

MagicOS 9 Smarter Updates and Tools

The system also includes features to improve daily usability:

• Eye Comfort Display: AI Defocus Display reduces eye strain, perfect for prolonged usage.
• Audio Upgrades: Enhanced noise reduction for clearer calls.
• Optimized Battery Life: A multi-dimensional approach ensures longer-lasting performance.
• Rainproof Touch: A robust touch system that works under all weather conditions.

Changelog:

Here is the changelog organized into a table format:

Category	Details
Smoothness
User-Centered Animation	– Long-take animations ensure smooth transitions (Notification Centre, Control Centre, media cards, call notifications). – Touch-feedback animations for Home screen, Global Search, Notification Centre, and Control Centre. – Snap animation when dragging apps to folders or accessing the password screen. – Optimized spatial hierarchy animations when entering or exiting apps. – Parallel operation animations enhance app startup and exit.
System Smoothness	– Optimized system load at startup for improved performance after updates and restarts.
⚙️ Refreshed System
New Interaction	– Updated color schemes and layouts for apps (e.g., Calendar and Notes) to enhance usability.
Personalized Home Screen	– Pinch with two fingers on the Home screen or lock screen for personalization options (trendy themes, icon style, color, size, shape).
Camera Enhancements	– Fan-Shaped Zoom: Improved Zoom experience for better intuitiveness. – Simplified Toolbar: Easier access to AI Photography and video resolution adjustments.
✨ HONOR AI
AI Translate	– Interpreter Mode: Real-time translations for meetings or lectures. – Loop Recording Mode: Translate conversations in real-time without tapping repeatedly. Enable via Settings > HONOR AI > AI Translate > Home screen shortcut.
Magic Portal	– Knock and draw a circle with your knuckle to open the Magic Portal for quick access to services like Google Translate, Google Search, YouTube, TikTok, and Booking.
AI Office
HONOR Notes	– Record notes, use voice-to-text, and access real-time translations to streamline productivity.
・・・ More Optimizations
HONOR Eye Comfort Display	– AI Defocus Display reduces transient myopia through defocus stimulation. Enable via Settings > HONOR Eye Comfort Display > Defocus Eyecare.
Personal Hotspot	– Share hotspot using QR code via Settings > Mobile Network > Personal Hotspot > Turn it on > Scan to connect. – Set inactivity durations for automatic hotspot switch-off via Settings > Mobile Network > Personal Hotspot > More > Duration.
Audio Improvements	– AI Dual-Path Noise Reduction minimizes background noise for clearer calls. Enable via Settings > Accessibility Features > Call Enhancement > AI Noise Cancellation.
Enhanced Display	– Super Dynamic Vivid Display improves light and shadow effects in HD videos. Activate via Settings > Display & Brightness > Video Enhancer > Super Dynamic Display.
Improved Touch	– Rainproof Touch ensures stability in all conditions.
Upgraded System Apps	– Smart Remote app now includes a timer for air conditioners and supports controlling electric fans.
Communication Enhancements	– Optimized cellular self-healing improves network performance in some scenarios.
Battery Life	– Multi-dimensional battery optimization provides power-saving suggestions and one-tap solutions. Access via Settings > Battery > Battery Optimization.
(Update Package 2)	System Enhancements: The system performance is further optimized to improve the user experience.

Users can further enjoy the MagicOS 9’s tailored system optimizations, better network performance, and enhanced visuals for an all-around improved experience.

The MagicOS 9 update for the Honor Magic 6 Pro enhances the device with smoother animations, advanced AI tools, improved camera functionality, and optimized battery performance. The update offers a revamped system design, personalized options, and smarter tools for daily usability. While the gradual rollout may delay access for some users, the overall user experience is significantly improved with a more intuitive interface, better camera features, and longer-lasting battery life. However, new users might face a learning curve with some advanced features.