source: http://www.propanet.com/2016/12/huawei-honor-8-set-to-get-android.html

http://www.propanet.com/2016/12/huawei-honor-8-set-to-get-android.html

[b]Huawei have slated february 2017 for the release of Android Nougat to Honor 8, although no specific date has been given in the month of february but according to them the update will start rolling in as from february next year.


With this new update, a lot of modifications are set to emerge to give the device a brand new look in addition to the Huawei's newest EMUI 5.0 that will be embedded with the update.

The Huawei's newest EMUI 5.0 will help boost the device performance and optimization, this will help improve overall battery performance. all these are made possible with the fact that the latest update has an advance intelligent mechanisms that operates cohesively to enable apps prioritization for optimal performance.

This new UI is similar to the one on the Huawei mate 9 having a launcher that can be used without the app drawer, however this latest release promises a more redefined interface coupled with efficient performance with user's friendliness.

February 2017 is the expected month for the release but no specific date is made known yet; it could be early, mid or late february.

The beta version is already available for testers to test on before the full release is made public.[/b]