Recently, the WeChat HarmonyOS version application received an invitation to update to version 8.0.17.16 on the Huawei AppGallery. The update period is from April 20, 2026, to May 19, 2026. Invited users can install it through a link after receiving a text message notification. Users who have not received the notification need to wait patiently.
This update mainly aims to fix known issues, but according to user feedback, the new version has added many exciting new features. First, the HarmonyOS version of WeChat now supports the newly registered video account feature, and registered users can also modify their video account information. In addition, the video playback page of the video account has added options for automatic and manual rotation, providing users with a more flexible viewing experience.
More notably, the "Listen" feature has been upgraded. Users can now set their favorite songs as status updates and can jump to QQ Music to play them. At the same time, the "Listen" feature has also added "Song Creation" and "Music Space" functions, supporting AI songwriting and AI cover singing. This function is expected to be in a gray-scale test and has not yet been launched on Android and iOS platforms.
Since the official launch of the HarmonyOS version of WeChat on the Huawei AppGallery last January, its functions have gradually improved. It now supports major functions such as basic communication, social interaction, WeChat Pay, official accounts, mini programs, video accounts, and live streaming. At the same time, its installation count has exceeded 50 million, and it has been widely recognized by users.
