Huawei to Fully Equip 2025 Product Line with Native HarmonyOS

As 2024 draws to a close, Huawei made a groundbreaking announcement at the "Time's Friend" New Year’s Eve event hosted by Luo Zhenyu on Shenzhen Satellite TV. The highlight? By 2025, all new Huawei smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices will come pre-installed with native HarmonyOS (HarmonyOS NEXT). Additionally, Huawei is set to roll out upgrades to bring older devices into the HarmonyOS ecosystem.

A New Era for HarmonyOS

In October 2024, Huawei officially launched the native HarmonyOS NEXT, the fifth-generation upgrade of its HarmonyOS, marking a monumental leap forward. Unlike its predecessors, this version completely severs ties with Android by:

Removing Android Open Source Code (AOSP): Huawei replaced the Linux kernel with its self-developed LiteOS microkernel, achieving full-stack independence.

Breaking Android App Compatibility: Native HarmonyOS stands as a truly independent operating system, free from reliance on Android applications.

AI Integration: The system now deeply integrates AI, delivering unparalleled performance and features for smartphones and other smart devices.

HarmonyOS Ecosystem Growth

According to Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's rotating chairman, 2024 was a pivotal year for HarmonyOS. Speaking in her New Year’s address, she highlighted:

The success of the HarmonyOS NEXT launch, establishing Huawei as a pioneer in the intelligent interconnected ecosystem.

The rapid adoption of HarmonyOS Thousand Sails Plan, which engaged diverse industry partners to grow the HarmonyOS ecosystem at an unprecedented pace. Meng emphasized that what took other operating systems over a decade to achieve was accomplished by Huawei in just one year—earning the moniker of “HarmonyOS Speed.”

Impressive Developer and Code Milestones

Huawei shared eye-opening statistics showcasing the ecosystem's rapid growth:

1.1 billion lines of code powering HarmonyOS NEXT.

6.75 million registered developers actively building and enhancing the platform.

Impact and Implications

This strategic pivot to native HarmonyOS underscores Huawei’s determination to dominate the Internet of Everything (IoE) era. By removing its dependency on Android, Huawei not only demonstrates technological independence but also establishes itself as a serious contender in the global operating system race. With a robust HarmonyOS ecosystem already forming, Huawei is set to redefine smart device interoperability and AI-powered applications.

Conclusion

Huawei's decision to equip its 2025 product lineup exclusively with native HarmonyOS represents a bold and transformative step in the company's journey. As the ecosystem grows, this move will likely influence the broader technology landscape, challenging existing operating system giants and heralding a new era of smart device innovation.