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

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

Ай бұрын

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

@EVMYT

Ай бұрын

@@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.

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

I have a question. When i get a message on whatsapp, viber etc.. and i tap on it to open, it opens in a windowed mode. Is there a option to set it like to always open on full screen ?

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.

@K22MDL

17 сағат бұрын

@@racingpixel8237 it seems a lot better so much so that I am actually using it as my daily driver. So much nicer than the Fold V in every day use but still getting Android Auto disconnecting but far less. Another area I am disappointed with is the poor colour balance of the cameras. Reds for example always have a horrible pinkish hew to them. The Samsung seems to get it pretty well bang on but the Honor spoils the image when red is the predominant colour, ie a colour of a car for example.

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

Ай бұрын

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.

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

Ай бұрын

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.

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

Ай бұрын

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

@changegames8572

Ай бұрын

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

@sanparuzu

16 күн бұрын

​@@JMTMarc Can you split screen any app? Like play a game and have a video up top?

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

@JMTMarc

Ай бұрын

Not that I know of

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

Ай бұрын

Yes. It does connect to Galaxy Watches

@JMTMarc

Ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

@voltevangelista

Ай бұрын

@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.

Does it support aptx lossless

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

@JMTMarc

Ай бұрын

🤣 They actually did 😎

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

@JMTMarc

Ай бұрын

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

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 KZread for example. would you be kind enough to check out opening KZread 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

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

@@JMTMarc Thanks for checking, much appreciated!

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

@JMTMarc

Ай бұрын

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

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.

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 👍

@K22MDL

Күн бұрын

Good luck with a stable connection using Android Auto. I have daily drop outs even though I've updated to Android 14 and Magic OS 8. Great phone though and much nicer to use than my Fold V

@chrisc2252

18 сағат бұрын

@@K22MDL had it for 2 weeks now and I use android auto daily, not had any problems yet. Have you tried a new cable? I had issues in the past and its always been the cable 😊

@K22MDL

17 сағат бұрын

@@chrisc2252 No, I use wireless.

Are there any new dynamic.themes?

@JMTMarc

Ай бұрын

There are no new themes.

THANKS

@JMTMarc

Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Wish they copy oneplus/oppo multi-tasking canvas

@JMTMarc

Ай бұрын

One of the best solutions for multitasking!!!

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

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! Appreciate it :D

Please Review Vivo X Fold 3 Pro Foldable

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

@JMTMarc

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

@@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!!!

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

Ай бұрын

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

@barbancha

Ай бұрын

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

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

@JMTMarc

Ай бұрын

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

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

@ivanstojanoski566

Ай бұрын

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

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

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

@wixadixa1

Ай бұрын

Its beta. Greetings from Poland 🫡

@JMTMarc

Ай бұрын

I think it's released in waves.

@jaimeet1794

Ай бұрын

@@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

Ай бұрын

Same here. Saudi Arabia

@gamer-for-play9951

Ай бұрын

إلى الآن انتظر التحديث جاك التحديث؟ ​@@salmaabdo

Camera app needs an overhaul

@JMTMarc

Ай бұрын

For sure!

Hmmm...why i dont have this update?

@JMTMarc

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

@@JMTMarc so it is beta. Thank You

@gibsjetro2480

Ай бұрын

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

@K22MDL

Ай бұрын

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!!!

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

Ай бұрын

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

@K22MDL

Ай бұрын

@@JMTMarc You mean lazy - like Apple

It was very helpful. Tnx✌️👌🫶