Global Honor Magic V5 now getting MagicOS 10

Honor has begun seeding its Android 16-based MagicOS 10 update for the Magic V5, and the update has now reached our review unit. It weighs around 3.6 GB and comes with a long list of new features.

Honor Magic V5 MagicOS 10 update changelog

These include Honor’s latest Turbo X performance engine, optimized system animations, and camera improvements. The update also brings a refreshed Control Centre, updated parallel apps and new lock screen customization options.

Honor Magic V5

The new firmware version C431E3R2P2H1 is seeding in a staged order, so it may take a few days to reach all users and regions.

Honor Magic V5 MagicOS 10 update log:

Smoothness




• The new Turbo X performance engine interface makes optimisation visible
• When you swipe to exit or swipe on the home screen, the system can perform parallel operations
• Optimises the animation curves for launching or exiting apps, delivering a more fluid and comfortable experience
• Improves the Camera performance for smoother usage
• Improves the typing experience with a more responsive keyboard




Convenience




• Charging and screen recording are integrated into Magic Capsule for viewing real-time status and quick access
• AI screenshot can intelligently learn from your usage scenarios and habits to automatically recommend the services you need, making operations simpler
• You can take a screenshot that includes a floating window and easily select the floating window area in one step
• After editing a screenshot, you can save it to replace the original image
• Supports Bluetooth LHDC 5.0 high-definition audio codec
• You can take a screenshot that includes a floating window and easily select the floating window area in one step
• After editing a screenshot, you can save it to replace the original image
• Motion Sickness Relief now includes an auto-enable feature during driving, and you can customise the dot colour. Try it out by going to: Settings > Accessibility features > Motion Sickness Relief
• Supports Android’s native extra dim mode, which reduces the white point value. Try it out by going to: Settings > Accessibility features > Accessibility > Extra dim




New interaction




• The upgraded interface design delivers a new look for the OS
• The refreshed Control Centre includes a dark background to improve visual hierarchy and colourful icons for a more vibrant interface. It also supports personalised adjustments for a better user experience
• Long take animation enables smooth transitions across pages for Clock and Gallery cards, as well as within Notes
• When pressing home screen cards or the Control Centre, you can experience responsive effects
• A tactile light effect responds to your tap on the password unlock screen and in Control Centre
• The lock screen offers more clock styles. Pinch with two fingers on the lock screen, tap Custom, then tap the clock to edit
• Optimises the card set flipping effect




Explore the home screen




• The media control card features a progress bar, allowing you to easily adjust the playback
• You can swipe horizontally from anywhere in the Control Centre to quickly switch to the Notification Centre
• Improves the display of third-party app notification icons in the status bar for a more unified look




Media creation




• The Camera interface has been refreshed to make it more convenient to use
• Imaging menu allows you to view items in two rows, and you can swipe to turn pages. To access the imaging menu, go to Camera and swipe up the bottom arrow
• You can customise the functions displayed in the Camera’s status bar. Try it out by going to: Camera > Settings > Customise status bar
• You can now quickly browse videos and easily locate specific frames in Gallery




Honor Connect




• OneTap enables seamless file transfer between Honor devices, combining speed with ease and fun. Try it out by going to: Settings > More connections > OneTap