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

[@AceOfHearts001]

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

[@changegames8572]

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.

[@JMTMarc]

Hey there! Horizontal split is possible, so is resizing of floating windows (without having to enable anything in developer settings).

[@changegames8572]

Thanks so much for the reply, I hope this phone gets better and better.

[@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.

[@JMTMarc]

No phone is perfect... That's just how it is. It also depends a lot on the specific use cases.

[@EVMYT]

@@JMTMarc go back a few years and Huawei were making almost perfect devices. Mate 20X had software in 2018 that's almost identical to what this is running in 2024. In fact in video editing it did more. I still have it. Even the screen is bigger when watching a movie in landscape in 16x9.

[@ferencszutor]

hey, thank you for the video! Is it any info about "double click on home button" function? It would be great to configure the home button double click to start the camera app. (Or any other way for a quick photo would be nice.)

[@JMTMarc]

Unfortunately thats still not possible. The camera can be launched by double pressing the volume down button. It's called Quick Launch in the settings.

[@FAT8893]

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

[@JMTMarc]

Not that I know of

[@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?

[@JMTMarc]

I love both the V2 and the 6 Pro. If camera an durability are very impor for you, consider the 6 Pro. However the is so special with its thin design and now it also has some features that before only the 6 had, like magic capsule and magic portal.

[@sylvesterwatson314]

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 ?

[@oshfj]

Yes. It does connect to Galaxy Watches

[@JMTMarc]

Without a problem, as long as you have the global version. The china ROMs all have some problems with Smartwatch connectivity.

[@PamontBahktar]

hey JMT, thank you so much for your review videos and especially videos like these. I really appreciate them. with regards to the Honor magic V2, I had previously purchased one but fairly quickly returned it because it would not support a game I play going into horizontal split screen sadly. however, your portion of the video at 7:15 has me very curious if this is the update that I needed to be able to horizontally split screen the app with KZbin for example. would you be kind enough to check out opening KZbin and the game for me? the app of the game is called old school runescape. I would be very curious to see if it comes up as an option in that settings menu from that portion of your video and if it can be horizontally split screened like so. I would seriously appreciate you checking this out for me, I will literally buy the device back if it can do this. thank you very much!

[@JMTMarc]

Thank you and thanks for watching 😊 I just checked it and I'm sorry to tell you that this game does not support horizontal split.

[@PamontBahktar]

@@JMTMarc Thanks for checking, much appreciated!

[@BenjYo22]

Hi... how do we rearrange the apps alphabetically in the home screen and autofill the gaps without manually dragging the icons?

[@JMTMarc]

Look into the homescreen settings, there is a auto-align option.

[@voltevangelista]

At 6min 48, before, when using splitscreen, choosing an app will consume half of the screen and list of apps will be shown on the right side for you to choose, but now it slide all the way to inner left screen just like on your vid. Did they change that? Or is there a setting that can change the way it behaves?

[@JMTMarc]

It depends on how you trigger split screen view. When you use a gesture, it will behave like I showed in the video.

[@voltevangelista]

@JMTMarc mine behaves the same. Whether i use gesture or the one where you have to choose split,fullscreen or floating. It always slide at the inner left. Before it wasn't though.

[@mancuk29]

Have they sorted the car crash of control panel where text under the icon doesn't line up correctly

[@JMTMarc]

🤣 They actually did 😎

[@ttube111]

Does it support aptx lossless

[@mrteflondon]

Can someone test the do not disturb feature. Is it still useless and allows notifications to still come through? This is the main reason why I returned my V2... Would love the DND to function like Samsung's.

[@JMTMarc]

For me it's working as it should. I use it every night.

[@andyrowley7709]

Is it possible to have the full screen always on display as I can't find the option to change it

[@JMTMarc]

I'm not sure what you mean. What is full screen always on display?

[@sumitpalsingh5262]

How to update it ? I tried by changing country to uk my honor system update nothing happend

[@JMTMarc]

I obviously installed the beta, they call it 'try out version", but they should also be in the process of rolling out the official version.

[@K22MDL]

@@JMTMarc Install the Honor Suite on your PC & connect your V2 to the PC - then follow the instructions very carefully & it will install V8 and Android 14. Make sure you have at least 3-4 hours to spare - that's how long it takes to install!!!

[@afdo320]

THANKS

[@JMTMarc]

You're welcome!

[@mir_owais]

Are there any new dynamic.themes?

[@JMTMarc]

There are no new themes.

[@milpatel83]

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'!

[@JMTMarc]

Thank you for the feedback! Appreciate it :D

[@OMFCody6695]

Waiting until I know if the call recorder is working on Android 14 yet before I update.

[@ivanstojanoski566]

Yeah if you find out please tell me its a very good feautures for me

[@kellymorris7322]

For Honor Magic V2 - can you show us how to screen recording with audio while WhatsApp video call. Thank you

[@JMTMarc]

Just use normal screen recording. However I don't know if it will record the WhatsApp audio.

[@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! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@JMTMarc]

Absolutely! I mostly use it caseless, since I just love the form factor. Thanks for the advice 😃

[@barbancha]

@@JMTMarc caseless it's the way form me as well but sometimes I like the kick stand function to watch something 😊

[@alihejazi2060]

Wish they copy oneplus/oppo multi-tasking canvas

[@JMTMarc]

One of the best solutions for multitasking!!!

[@JigneshPatel8380]

Please Review Vivo X Fold 3 Pro Foldable

[@p82maarj]

ANDROID 15 BETA Available!. It would be great if you install and make a video. Thanks!

[@jaimeet1794]

I’ve not received yet 😢 I’m from Costa Rica.

[@wixadixa1]

Its beta. Greetings from Poland 🫡

[@JMTMarc]

I think it's released in waves.

[@jaimeet1794]

@@wixadixa1 Yes, as I could see we needed to register in the beta program to receive it, so, I think I'll never receive it until the final version.

[@salmaabdo]

Same here. Saudi Arabia

[@gamer-for-play9951]

إلى الآن انتظر التحديث جاك التحديث؟ ​@@salmaabdo

[@salmaabdo]

Camera app needs an overhaul

[@JMTMarc]

For sure!

[@wixadixa1]

Hmmm...why i dont have this update?

[@JMTMarc]

I had to click the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen and select the 'try out' version, which is odd since it has been officially released. It's possible that Honor is releasing the update in waves.

[@wixadixa1]

@@JMTMarc so it is beta. Thank You

[@gibsjetro2480]

@@JMTMarc it works great for me, 8.0l Android 14, thank you

[@K22MDL]

Install the Honor Suite on your PC & connect your V2 to the PC - then follow the instructions very carefully & it will install V8 and Android 14. Make sure you have at least 3-4 hours to spare - that's how long it takes to install!!!

[@deltaechomusicnh555]

If this had Samsung One UI. I would have gotten this phone day one. It's a shame Samsung is still sticking with the same narrow outer screen for the Fold 6.

[@JMTMarc]

It looks like the Fold 6 will not change drastically, which is a shame. Samsung's really become complacent.

[@K22MDL]

@@JMTMarc You mean lazy - like Apple