Want to Beta Test EMUI 5.0 (Nougat) on the Honor 8?

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You might have already seen the next version of EMUI, version 5.0, on the Mate 9 announced by Huawei recently. That same software is coming soon to Honor’s flagship, the Honor 8. We have 55 slots open to anyone with an FRD-L04 version of the Honor 8, and another 10 slots for those with the FRD-L02 model. You can tell which model you have by looking on the back of your Honor 8 under the Honor logo. Here’s an overview of what’s new:

Key features:

Simpler user interface: a brand new user interface design, comprising blue and white inspired by the color of Aegean Sea; a simplified interface system with an easy three-step-operation for over 90% of the time.

a brand new user interface design, comprising blue and white inspired by the color of Aegean Sea; a simplified interface system with an easy three-step-operation for over 90% of the time. Improved performance: smoother system responsiveness enables quicker browsing in all activities.

smoother system responsiveness enables quicker browsing in all activities. A more secure system: strengthened security over user privacy, mobile payment and communication, and app usage.

If you’re interested in joining the beta, fill out the form linked below, and be sure to check out the Honor 8 forums on XDA!