Honor has started recruiting users for the MagicOS 11 Pioneer Edition Early Access Programme in China.
The refreshed design appears throughout different parts of the user interface
Photo Credit: Weibo/@MagicOS
Honor has offered a first look at MagicOS 11, its upcoming Android 17-based operating system, through a series of teaser videos posted on Weibo. The software introduces a redesigned interface with transparent visual elements, layered animations, and glass-like effects across the system. At the same time, the company has opened an Early Access testing programme for a limited number of flagship smartphones in China. The update is currently being tested ahead of a broader rollout that is expected to reach more devices later.
The teaser videos on Weibo focus heavily on the software's new visual identity. Menus, controls, and interface elements appear with translucent layers, animated highlights, reflective surfaces, and light refraction effects that create a glass-like appearance. Several of these design choices closely resemble Apple's Liquid Glass interface, including floating visual elements and transparency effects that respond to on-screen movement.
The refreshed design appears throughout different parts of the user interface, suggesting that Honor is applying the new look across the operating system rather than limiting it to a few apps or menus. The videos indicate that transparency and depth effects will play a central role in the overall user experience when the update arrives.
Alongside the teasers, Honor has started recruiting users for the MagicOS 11 Pioneer Edition Early Access Programme in China. Registrations are open from June 16 to June 18 through the My Honor app for users running MagicOS version 10.0.0.160. The company is expected to begin reviewing applications around June 22 or June 23.
The initial testing phase is limited to the Honor Magic 8, Honor Magic 8 Pro, Honor Magic 8 Pro Air, and Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design. Readers should note that as this is an early build, participants may encounter software issues related to performance, stability, battery life, or device temperatures. Honor has not yet announced a timeline for the stable release of MagicOS 11.
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