Honor is expanding its MagicOS 11 beta program to include the Magic V6. The company has opened the second phase of its Early Access Program, giving owners of the 2024 foldable a chance to test the upcoming software version before it reaches the general public.
This is part of a broader testing push that Honor kicked off last month. The first phase brought MagicOS 11 to a select group of devices, and the Magic V6 is now next in line. It is a logical pick given the phone sits at the top of Honor’s foldable lineup.
For Honor, getting real-world feedback from Magic V6 users is important. Foldables have unique screen layouts, hinge mechanics, and multitasking needs that standard testing environments do not always catch. Early access participants can surface bugs and usability problems specific to the form factor before the software goes wide.
The move also reflects how Chinese smartphone brands have been handling major OS updates lately. Rather than pushing software to all users at once, companies like Honor, Huawei, and Xiaomi now run structured beta programs that phase out risk and collect user data along the way. It keeps support teams from being overwhelmed and helps catch critical issues early.
If you own a Magic V6 and want to join, here is what you should know going in:
- This is beta software, so bugs and stability issues are expected
- Participants are typically asked to submit feedback through an official channel
- Not every applicant gets in, as spots in early access programs are usually limited
- You should back up your data before installing any pre-release build
Honor has not confirmed a public release date for MagicOS 11 yet. The pace of the early access rollout will likely give a rough idea of when the stable version is coming, but for now the company is focused on collecting feedback and ironing out the kinks.