MagicOS 8: Exploring the Latest Update on Honor Magic V2

Welcome to my deep dive into MagicOS 8 for the Honor Magic V2. In this video, I’m thrilled to guide you through the official changelog, spotlighting the major updates and improvements that promise to elevate your experience. But hold on, there’s more – I’ve discovered some exciting features not mentioned in the changelog!

🔍 What I’ve Found:

Swipe Down Gesture: I’ll show you how I’ve configured this handy gesture for effortless access to notifications and shortcuts.
Icon Customization: Join me as I resize app icons to suit my style, giving my home screen a personalized touch.
App-Specific Orientation: I’ll reveal how to set device orientation for certain apps, ensuring the best viewing experience.
And that’s just the beginning! I’ll also explore the seamless AI integration with Magic Portal, the cutting-edge intent-based user interface (IUI), and much more!

🚀 Embrace Peak Performance With MagicOS 8, I’m enjoying a suite of enhancements in smart connectivity, performance, and visual delight. Experience the smoother animations, smarter interactions, and a tailored experience with features like Parallel Space and Smart Capsule.

Stay tuned and watch as I unlock the full potential of MagicOS 8 on my Honor Magic V2.

#honormagic #honormagicv2 #magicos8

00:00 - Intro
00:22 - MagicOS 8 Changelog
01:20 - Animations and Performance
02:37 - Changes to the home screen
02:39 - Magic Capsule
04:26 - App shortcuts
05:17 - New folder sizes
06:00 - change swipe down gesture
06:22 - Change icon sizes
06:39 - New multitasking gestures
07:13 - New force device orientation option
07:35 - Magic Portal
08:34 - Personal Assistant???
09:12 - New video player
09:20 - Marker 16
11:37 - Outro

[milpatel]

Regardless of whether this release is good or bad in users opinions - I'm just glad this device is being spoken about in terms of software rather than the usual 'thats so thin'!

[EVMYT]

I'm disappointed with this OS8 release. Honor has removed Network Neighbourhood from the files app in recent releases meaning you can no longer share files across the network. Annoying as I have an old Magic 5 lite that has this feature and makes my V2 seem crippled. Furthermore the Video editing has also taken a big step backwards as you cannot add more than one line of edits at the same time, eh only one text box and nothing else. Again phones from years ago from Huawei/Honor could do this just fine. Still no APTX Lossless support either and not a single decent actual AI feature for editing photos or adding effects. This device feels way behind Samsung and OnePlus Open. The on screen track pad also doesn't work with Kodi properly when displaying on an external screen. Still buggy as hell.

[TheMarkRich]

Mine arrived this morning onto my P90. Obvious visual differences to me was the font change to the clock. The calendar does have the additional element for schedules but I doubt I will ever use. The translations from Chinese to English is something these companies need to work on more for international users. This is not a unique problem for Honor as I have experienced the same with Fiio and other brands. So far the update is stable and installed in less than a couple of minutes which was surprising.

[chrisc]

Just ordered this phone 😊 really wanted the vivo fold 3 pro but i need android auto so only decent foldables that cmhave this in the UK are the one plus open and the honor magoc v2. I went for the honor over the one plus for screen size and how thin the phone is. Im not one for taking images so that doesnt bother me as the one plus is better in that aspect but id say the honor seem the better phone overall for my uses. Was a tough choice 👍

[cg]

They should've added a horizontal split screen option when it's in tablet mode.

[Jallelab]

Any plans to do updated videos with the Magic V3 and the new software 8.0.1?

[racingpixel]

A few months back you said that this phone was "severely held back" by OS (pre Magic OS8).

now with the update to OS8, is it still being held back? Is more intuitive? Or maybe it's just a cosmetic update?

Thanks. Love your content.

[alihejazi]

Wish they copy oneplus/oppo multi-tasking canvas

[AceOfHearts]

Hi thank you. Is there a dark mode and how good is it?

[barbancha]

I would love to see a dirt/water test resistance since it doesn't have IP rating but I believe can handle a few drops of rain or some dust.
Be careful though to use the case that comes with the phone. I find that little scratches on the exterior screen when you unfold and fold the phone since the part that covers the hinge rubs against the the exterior screen. Other than that, amazing device! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[hamster_]

Ok. I was thinking of F6 from F5 but here I am. I am not paying over 2k for basically same but a bit refined phone. Slow charging, same battery capacity and same cameras (which are very average) killed the F6 for me.
Ordered V2 from Spain for 1200 euro, 16/512 the leather thingy. Let's see. I think many of the bugs are gone as its been some time. But maybe not everything is as polished as Samsung. And its ok. I will give it a try. Thank you for your videos.

[changegames]

I have 2 question about the force Landscape,
Can you do horizontal splitscreen in this new update?
Can you check in Developers option if they still dont allow Free Form Windows? This is for allowing resizing the floating windows.
This is a key feature missing in this phone.

[FAT]

I'm curious if there are any changes to the Magic Desktop Mode with the new version.

[UnIimited_Power]

Every so often I'll move my finger on the screen and a glittery light blue line will trail behind my fingertip. Any idea what it is?

[danielgarcia.mp]

Why I dont get MagicOS 8 in my Magic V2??? Last update 7.2 (Android 13) and "its updated to last"

[mrpdub]

Anyone know how to choose which screen the home button goes to? Like when you pinch to add screens and 'cards'

[eikehabicht]

Is there an fullscreen aod on magic v2?

[akashweerasinghekulathungh]

Can we use depth effect setting in lock screen ...im still unable to use that...

[baderfawaz]

I would like to ask about the phone overall as I'm trying to buy one but still confused which one to get. I really like the V2 also the magic 6 pro.
Please let me know your opinions?

[sylvesterwatson]

Good morning and take you fir this review as I await this update to my V2. Quick question does the V2 connect to galaxy watch 6 do you know ?