upnorth Huawei P20 Pro

[upnorth]

This version is very nice and I really liked the mention from @harlan4096 and @Windows_Security about the lite version. That should be a great competition in the so called mid range section.

Not sold here? I'm not fully sure what you mean @oldschool . In your area or in the US?

 

[dash]

I miss WP, not so much W10M. But I'd take W10M over the alternatives any day. Especially now, the app gap would be non-existant because PWA's.

I hear good things about this P20P. And 4000mAh should be basically an all-day battery.

 

[upnorth]

So far I can go without charging 2 days and that's with pretty excessive use, but what's excessive to me can be something very different for others. The phone comes with a good enough battery manager so no need IMO with any extra app for that specific task. It's very easy to get the overview that's needed. From a security point of view that's also important as less installed apps, the better.

The phone does lack wireless charging and even if I didn't always used it on my previous phone, I do think a phone in this range should have that option.

 

[upnorth]

Updated to EMUI version 9.0.0.195.

Includes updated Android Security patch : 01 January 2019.

Huawei EMUI security updates Jan-19|HUAWEI Support Global

We are releasing monthly security updates for flagship models. This security update includes Google patches.This security update includes the CVE announced in the January 2019 Android security bulletin.

consumer.huawei.com

 

[oldschool]

Updated to EMUI version 9.0.0.195.

Includes updated Android Security patch : 01 January 2019.

Huawei EMUI security updates Jan-19|HUAWEI Support Global

We are releasing monthly security updates for flagship models. This security update includes Google patches.This security update includes the CVE announced in the January 2019 Android security bulletin.

consumer.huawei.com

How are you enjoying the new phone?

 

[upnorth]

How are you enjoying the new phone?

Very positive and it's of course much new stuff to learn. Glad that MT have a lot of knowledgeable Android users.

 

[Nestor]

Very positive and it's of course much new stuff to learn. Glad that MT have a lot of knowledgeable Android users.

It's a really great phone!I have Huawei p9 Lite for almost two years and very satisfied with it!

 

[upnorth]

It's a really great phone!I have Huawei p9 Lite for almost two years and very satisfied with it!

Have you been satisfied with the battery?

 

[Nestor]

Have you been satisfied with the battery?

Yes, it's 3000 and the first year I could go for almost 3 days without a charge. Now, it dropped to 1,5

 

[upnorth]

Android dark mode today: 15 apps with out-of-the-way switches

Android Q is expected to bring a system-wide dark mode to smartphones everywhere, but you can get some of the benefits of that approach right now — if you know where to look.

www.computerworld.com

Security for eyes. I'm in general a fan of Dark mode and enabled it as much as possible but was a bit surprised with the Outlook app.

 

[upnorth]

Installed HiSuite on PC. Thats Huaweis own device manager for things like backups, recovery, file management etc. The explorer option is more then good enough IMO. The built-in HiSuite on the phone is a collection of tools, guides and recommendations. For example a specific maintenance mode. It locks and prevents access to photo, contacts, messages and other personal information during a Service.

Cons : Was very slow when it backup Apps.

Pros : Encryption for backups.

Spoiler: Paws, out of 5 possible :)

 

[upnorth]

Applock, a general security feature in Android I guess. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Anyone else using or tested? Seems it has some sort of delay on certain apps or at least works after a reboot. Also noted that the shortcut on one app was protected but not the main file. That was again fixed with a reboot.

Perhaps vendor related but feels a bit inconsistent.

 

[Ink]

It looks to be a feature built-in to Huawei phones.

[Fingerprint sensor] Secure your Apps using App lock

If privacy and security are what you look for, the Honor devices will be the best fit and secure your Smartphone using the fingerprint instead of a password. Honor device comes with an advanced versio

club.hihonor.com

 

[upnorth]

Factory reset ( hard reset ) tested. Took about 2 minutes and the rest with the use of HiSuite like 10. Backup now fully Verified. Several app accounts still had to be configured and one app re-installed. F-Secure SAFE I only needed to do a login and enable the Finder feature. Manually started the VPN and after a check that both those layers was set for automatic start, a reboot confirmed it.

 

[dash]

Factory reset ( hard reset ) tested. Took about 2 minutes and the rest with the use of HiSuite like 10. Backup now fully Verified. Several app accounts still had to be configured and one app re-installed. F-Secure SAFE I only needed to do a login and enable the Finder feature. Manually started the VPN and after a check that both those layers was set for automatic start, a reboot confirmed it.

That's nuts you've got like a full backup for your Android. I back up all my important data, but a system backup would be extra cool.

 

[upnorth]

Updated to EMUI version 9.0.0.203.

Includes updated Android Security patch : 01 February 2019.

Huawei EMUI security updates Feb-19|HUAWEI Support Global

We are releasing monthly security updates for flagship models. This security update includes Google patches.This security update includes the CVE announced in the February 2019 Android security bulletin.

consumer.huawei.com

Google Play was after the update for unknown reasons not fully working, but easy fixed by manually close inside settings/app and restart the app.

 

[upnorth]

Huawei EMUI 9 Whitepaper, for those that's curios. Good overview on the phones built-in security layers.

https://consumer-img.huawei.com/content/dam/huawei-cbg-site/en/mkt/legal/privacy-policy/EMUI%209.0%20Security%20Technology%20White%20Paper.pdf

 

[Ink]

@upnorth
Welcome to the world of modern tech. Your P20 Pro is now outdated by the P30 Pro. As long as you are happy with what you have, updated models really don't matter.

 

[upnorth]

Your very correct @Spawn and it's not different even from the old tech as even there and then anything new, was old within a few months. I accepted it long long time ago.

P30 Pro is what P20 Pro should be. Better image/video stabilisator, wireless charging etc. I'm still satisfied enough with the P20 Pro and especially with the price tag I got it for. Right now I'm testing a bit more with the camera and the video as it seems very good. The night shot mode been a nice surprise.

Spoiler

Updated to EMUI version 9.0.0.236.

Includes updated Android Security patch : 01 March 2019

Huawei EMUI security updates Mar-19|HUAWEI Support Global

We are releasing monthly security updates for flagship models. This security update includes Google patches.This security update includes the CVE announced in the March 2019 Android security bulletin.

consumer.huawei.com

 

[upnorth]

Updated to EMUI version 9.0.0.270.

Includes updated Android Security patch : 01 April 2019

Huawei EMUI security updates Apr-19|HUAWEI Support Global

We are releasing monthly security updates for flagship models. This security update includes Google patches.This security update includes the CVE announced in the April 2019 Android security bulletin.

consumer.huawei.com

Google Play was a bit odd again with a blank screen after the update. Fixed by manuell close the app inside the phones main settings/app and then restart the app. Phone restarted to ensure everything works.