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Feature Differences

To distinguish between the two, we refer to HiCar running on systems below HarmonyOS 4.x as Classic HiCar, and HiCar running on HarmonyOS 5 and above (i.e., Pure HarmonyOS) as Next HiCar.

There are some feature differences between Next HiCar and Classic HiCar, so this chapter will be continuously updated based on the feature evolution of Next HiCar.

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Feature differences confirmed as of: 2025.11.16

Connectivity​

FeatureClassic HiCarNext HiCar
Wireless ConnectionSupportedSupported
Wired ConnectionSupportedSupported, system must be updated to 5.0.0.126 SP8 or above
Auto ConnectSupportedSupported

Interface​

FeatureClassic HiCarNext HiCar
Desktop WallpaperSupportedSupported
Always-On DisplaySupported, version 14.2.0.350 and aboveSupported
Return to Vehicle InterfaceSupportedSupported

Apps​

FeatureClassic HiCarNext HiCar
Adjust App Display OrderSupportedSupported

Voice​

FeatureClassic HiCarNext HiCar
Voice FunctionSupportedSupported

Features​

FeatureClassic HiCarNext HiCar
Set Home and Work AddressesSupportedSupported
Shake to Transfer NavigationSupportedSupported
Driving ModeSupportedNot Supported
ScreenshotSupportedNot Supported