Huawei has officially launched its HarmonyOS 7 Closed Beta Recruitment Program, extending testing access beyond developers to consumers across its flagship smartphone, tablet, and foldable portfolios. The broader testing initiative signals that Huawei is progressing toward a stable, public rollout of its next-generation operating system.
Early testing feedback provided by NokiaPowerUser highlights how HarmonyOS 7 focuses on four core operational pillars: smarter AI integration, upgraded privacy and security, cross-device ecosystem continuity, and refined animation fluidity.
List of Eligible Devices
The closed beta expansion covers more than 40 premium devices:
Huawei Mate Series
Standard & Pro Models: Huawei Mate 80, Mate 80 Pro, Mate 80 Pro Max, Mate 80 Pro Max Wind Edition, Mate 80 RS | Ultimate Design
Previous Generation: Huawei Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro Premium Edition, Mate 70 Pro+, Mate 70 RS | Ultimate Design, Mate 70 Air
Foldable Lineup: Huawei Mate X7, Mate X7 Collector’s Edition, Huawei Mate X6, Mate X6 Collector’s Edition, Huawei Mate XTs Triple Foldable
Huawei Pura Series
Pura 90 Lineup: Huawei Pura 90, Pura 90 Pro, Pura 90 Pro Max
Pura 80 Lineup: Huawei Pura 80, Pura 80 Pro, Pura 80 Pro+, Pura 80 Ultra
Pura X Series: Huawei Pura X Max, Pura X Max Collector’s Edition, Huawei Pura X, Pura X Collector’s Edition
Huawei Nova & Enjoy Series
Nova 16 Series: Huawei Nova 16, Nova 16 Pro, Nova 16 Ultra, Nova 16z
Nova 15 Series: Huawei Nova 15, Nova 15 Pro, Nova 15 Ultra
Enjoy Series: Huawei Enjoy 90, Enjoy 90 Plus, Enjoy 90m Plus, Enjoy 90 Pro Max
Huawei MatePad Series
Huawei MatePad Pro Max Series
Huawei MatePad Mini Series
Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026) Series
Core Features & System Improvements
Building upon the developer previews introduced at the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC), HarmonyOS 7 delivers several system-level enhancements:
Next-Gen AI Capabilities: Deeper system-wide AI integration enabling one-command task execution and intuitive voice interactions.
Enhanced System Fluidity: Re-engineered animation physics and real-time motion gesture responsiveness.
Cross-Device Ecosystem: Broader connectivity across smartphones, tablets, wearables, smart home devices, and PCs.
Security & Developer APIs: Upgraded privacy frameworks alongside developer tools supporting API 26.
Form-Factor Optimizations: Customized visual layouts tailored specifically for multi-window tablets and foldable display profiles.
Registration Process & Preparation
How to Apply: Users with eligible models can apply by navigating to the My Huawei App $\rightarrow$ Update Section $\rightarrow$ Early Adopter / Upgrade Trial.
Storage Requirements: Ensure your device has at least 10 GB of free internal storage available before starting the update package download.
Data Backup: Because this update installs a pre-release beta build, create a complete backup of all essential personal files to protect against unexpected data loss.
