Huawei is rolling out a significant HarmonyOS 4.3 update for its Watch 4 series, bringing a host of new features, optimizations, and improved user experiences. While other flagship Huawei wearables, like the Watch GT 4, Watch Ultimate, and Watch Fit 3, have received the major HarmonyOS 5.0 upgrade, the Watch 4 series is instead getting a feature-packed update that enhances functionality and performance.
What’s New in HarmonyOS 4.3 for Huawei Watch 4?
Tagged with the HarmonyOS 4.3.0.588 version, the latest firmware update weighs 411.15MB and introduces several enhancements designed to improve fitness tracking, user interface, and overall usability. Here’s a breakdown of the key additions:
1. New Dial Themes for a Personalized Look
- ‘Light and Shadow Trail’ preset dial: Displays exercise trajectory and data dynamically, making workouts more interactive.
- ‘Dynamic Three Rings’ dial: Switch between four dial styles, with customizable time display combinations for a unique smartwatch experience.
2. Smart Sports and Posture Monitoring
- Wrist Running Posture Monitoring: Monitors left and right ground contact balance, vertical amplitude, and other metrics to analyze running posture scientifically.
- Sports Injury Prevention: Provides suggestions to improve running posture and reduce injury risk.
- Cycling Connection Feature: When paired with a Huawei smartphone, the watch can sync cycling data in real-time, effectively turning the phone into a cycling meter.
- Expanded Sports Support: Added tracking for basketball, football, padel, and e-sports, helping users diversify their fitness routines.
- Smart Sports Recommendations: Suggests suitable sports modes based on weather conditions, user preferences, and calorie consumption.
3. Health & Fitness Optimizations
- Fat Loss and Body Shaping Enhancements: The ‘Today’s Diet’ section now includes nutrient analysis, displaying protein, fat, and other key dietary metrics.
- Improved Interface for System Apps: Workout, activity recording, sleep tracking, heart rate, and breathing exercises now feature a refreshed, vibrant, and stylish UI.
- More Accurate Data Tracking: Enhancements to health and fitness data accuracy for better tracking and insights.
When Will You Get the Update?
The update is rolling out in phases, and availability may vary based on region and device compatibility. Users can check for the update via the Huawei Health app by navigating to Devices > Huawei Watch 4 > Firmware Update.
What’s Next for Huawei Watch 4 Series?
While Huawei has yet to confirm a timeline for the HarmonyOS 5.0 upgrade for the Watch 4 lineup, this major update ensures that users get the best experience possible while waiting for future OS upgrades.
Final Thoughts
The HarmonyOS 4.3 update for Huawei Watch 4 is a well-rounded package that not only enhances fitness and health tracking but also improves the overall user experience with stylish new watch faces and intelligent sports recommendations. If you own a Watch 4, make sure to update your device to enjoy these latest features.
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