Upgrade Huawei P8 Lite to Marshmallow (ALE-L21) - P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

(I'm new to this) So, I bought a P8Lite, and I have no problems with it, but it comes with Android 5.1. I'm in Greece and everywhere in this forum and elsewhere people seem to have at least Android 6, EMUI 4.x and hoping for Nougat.
I have not gotten any Marshmallow update, and on Huawei's official firmware site, checking for the ALE-L21, the closest thing to Marshmallow is a rollback package to Android 5.
What should I do?
Thanks

what is your build number? Since you're on Greece, you must have ALE-L21c432bxxx. If the value of xxx equals to 170 or 188 then you are eligible to get Marshmallow update. If, by any chance you're not getting it and you're already above b170 then i request you to follow this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994

amageek said:
what is your build number? Since you're on Greece, you must have ALE-L21c432bxxx. If the value of xxx equals to 170 or 188 then you are eligible to get Marshmallow update. If, by any chance you're not getting it and you're already above b170 then i request you to follow this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994
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The build number is ALE-L21C432B204
Also, thanks for the reply

JpegXguy said:
The build number is ALE-L21C432B204
Also, thanks for the reply
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okay then... first head back to b170, download the files and flash it.. head over to this-> http://huaweip8lite.blogspot.cz/2016/03/firmwarehuawei-p8-liteale-l21-official.html link and download b170 (although this site has most firmwares available, atleast for ALE-L21, and some pretty good other stuff too)...
if you dont know how to flash, head over to this link -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994, it contains the most detailed explanation.. READ EVERYPART CAREFULLY

amageek said:
okay then... first head back to b170, download the files and flash it.. head over to this-> http://huaweip8lite.blogspot.cz/2016/03/firmwarehuawei-p8-liteale-l21-official.html link and download b170 (although this site has most firmwares available, atleast for ALE-L21, and some pretty good other stuff too)...
if you dont know how to flash, head over to this link -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994, it contains the most detailed explanation.. READ EVERYPART CAREFULLY
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You've been very helpful, thanks for the info!

JpegXguy said:
You've been very helpful, thanks for the info!
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Cheers, and hope you make it to Marshmallow..

amageek said:
Cheers, and hope you make it to Marshmallow..
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I think I overcooked my marshmallow...
can I get a nougat now?

konopla4 said:
I think I overcooked my marshmallow...
can I get a nougat now?
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let's us hope everyone gets nougat

amageek said:
let's us hope everyone gets nougat
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Yeah

It's been a while, but yeah, I downloaded b170 from the site and tried local update with its update.app. I get "Software install failed". What should I do? Should I try flashing b560 or something? The mega thread says I should have b170 and above (204 > 170)
(Late) UPDATE for anyone that might stumble upon this: Just local update with B560 and OTA to the latest

JpegXguy said:
It's been a while, but yeah, I downloaded b170 from the site and tried local update with its update.app. I get "Software install failed". What should I do? Should I try flashing b560 or something? The mega thread says I should have b170 and above (204 > 170)
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you can't install MM from a certain LP builds.
for example B186 doesen't get MM
I'll make it easier for u.
unlock your bootloader, download the MM latest firmware (update.app)
extract the system.img, boot.img, cust.img, and recovery.img.
flash it via fastboot (i.e "fastboot flash system system.img e.t.c)
and DONE! your p8 lite has MM

konopla4 said:
you can't install MM from a certain LP builds.
for example B186 doesen't get MM
I'll make it easier for u.
unlock your bootloader, download the MM latest firmware (update.app)
extract the system.img, boot.img, cust.img, and recovery.img.
flash it via fastboot (i.e "fastboot flash system system.img e.t.c)
and DONE! your p8 lite has MM
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Got it. Thanks! Then I'll stay with Lollipop because I value my warranty

JpegXguy said:
Got it. Thanks! Then I'll stay with Lollipop because I value my warranty
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There are 2 types of warranty... In latvia atleast.
1.st one is software warranty. 2nd one is hardware

konopla4 said:
There are 2 types of warranty... In latvia atleast.
1.st one is software warranty. 2nd one is hardware
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I don't know the complications, so I'm fine with this for now

amageek said:
let's us hope everyone gets nougat
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UPDATE: I did local update with B560 directly, then OTA B574, running Marshamallow. Thanks people!

Related

How to update to 6.0 ?

Hello,
I'm currently on Stock 5.0.1 rooted w/ TWRP.
Can someone explain to me hoy can I update to Marshmallow? When I look for updates in the phone nothing happens.
Thanks
zuperpailon said:
Hello,
I'm currently on Stock 5.0.1 rooted w/ TWRP.
Can someone explain to me hoy can I update to Marshmallow? When I look for updates in the phone nothing happens.
Thanks
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Hi,
I have the same question. I have version GRA-L09V100R001C432B111 (Portugal)
I've root access and TWRP.
Whats the way to MM?
Thank you.
JoHeet said:
Hi,
I have the same question. I have version GRA-L09V100R001C432B111 (Portugal)
I've root access and TWRP.
Whats the way to MM?
Thank you.
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I believe you have to go back to the stock recovery, unroot, and THEN update to MM... but I'm not sure how.
zuperpailon said:
I believe you have to go back to the stock recovery, unroot, and THEN update to MM... but I'm not sure how.
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You are right.
erayrafet said:
You are right.
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Do you know where can I find the stock recovery for 5.0.1? (B190)
zuperpailon said:
Do you know where can I find the stock recovery for 5.0.1? (B190)
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Sorry
I can't find it but before that you need to update to B200 and then to Marshmallow
You can install B200 via fastboot also
erayrafet said:
Sorry
I can't find it but before that you need to update to B200 and then to Marshmallow
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Good to know.
One more question. If I go back to stock recovery and unroot, I should be able to fine the OTA update via the EMUI's updater? (whatever version it is)
zuperpailon said:
Good to know.
One more question. If I go back to stock recovery and unroot, I should be able to fine the OTA update via the EMUI's updater? (whatever version it is)
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After restoring the stock recovery reinstall your current OS and then you should be able to update via the updater app or by the dload method
zuperpailon said:
Do you know where can I find the stock recovery for 5.0.1? (B190)
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What is your full build version - GRA-xxxCxxxB190?
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Btw, another way to update in your situation without losing root, is by using an all-in-one tool like FlashFire:
How to Install an Android OTA Update Without Losing Root with FlashFire
Main XDA FlashFire thread: [Android 4.2+][ROOT][2016.09.19] FlashFire v0.53
erayrafet said:
After restoring the stock recovery reinstall your current OS and then you should be able to update via the updater app or by the dload method
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What to you mean by reinstalling the OS?
GaT7 said:
What is your full build version - GRA-xxxCxxxB190?
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Btw, another way to update in your situation without losing root, is by using an all-in-one tool like FlashFire:
How to Install an Android OTA Update Without Losing Root with FlashFire
Main XDA FlashFire thread: [Android 4.2+][ROOT][2016.09.19] FlashFire v0.53
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Thanks, will give it a look.
EDIT: My OTA update doesn't even show up, so I'm not sure if FlashFire can help me.
The full build is GRA-L09C469B190
Ok, before going any further, I strongly recommend making a nandroid backup using TWRP & also transferring a copy of the backup to another device, like a PC/laptop if possible...
How to Back Up and Restore Your Android Phone with TWRP
How to Copy TWRP Android Backups to Your PC for Safe Keeping
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If you have the Huawei HiCare installed, does it offer any updates when you check via it? If not, install it & check in both these places in the app:
HiCare app > Me tab > Check for updates
HiCare app > Service tab > OS Upgrade Early Adopters
zuperpailon said:
Thanks, will give it a look.
EDIT: My OTA update doesn't even show up, so I'm not sure if FlashFire can help me.
The full build is GRA-L09C469B190
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You should only apply updates with the same Cxxx as yours.I thought that you have C432 from the other guy's post so I'm sorry.
And I've found B210 with C469 so you can update to this first with extracting the recovery from it with Huawei Update Extractor and flashing via fastboot and then updating via dload but i don't know if there's EMUI 4.0 for C469.
Huawei update extractor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454&page=1
You can search with this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146/page1
Here is B210 firmware for C469
http://consumer.huawei.com/jm/support/products/downloads/huawei-p8-jm.htm
erayrafet said:
You should only apply updates with the same Cxxx as yours.I thought that you have C432 from the other guy's post so I'm sorry.
And I've found B210 with C469 so you can update to this first with extracting the recovery from it with Huawei Update Extractor and flashing via fastboot and then updating via fload but i don't know if there's EMUI 4.0 for C469.
Huawei update extractor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454&page=1
You can search with this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146/page1
Here is B210 firmware for C469
http://consumer.huawei.com/jm/support/products/downloads/huawei-p8-jm.htm
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Thanks a lot, I will give it a try
erayrafet said:
You should only apply updates with the same Cxxx as yours.
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Hi,
What happens if you update with the wrong Cxxx?
I just got a used p8 that's got GRA-L09C02B191 on it. I'd like to update it to Android6 before starting to screw around with custom ROMs. I've got FirmwareFinder running, and it's already found 200+ options, none of which appears to be C02, despite that being my range setting. Is my model unupdateable?
TIA!
-Nikki
nikkiscores said:
Hi,
What happens if you update with the wrong Cxxx?
I just got a used p8 that's got GRA-L09C02B191 on it. I'd like to update it to Android6 before starting to screw around with custom ROMs. I've got FirmwareFinder running, and it's already found 200+ options, none of which appears to be C02, despite that being my range setting. Is my model unupdateable?
TIA!
-Nikki
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You will get C900 and won't be able to get OTA updates, themes may not work and Android pay.
zuperpailon said:
The full build is GRA-L09C469B190
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If OTA method doesn't work, here are the available firmwares for your phone at Huawei (including Android 6).
erayrafet said:
You will get C900 and won't be able to get OTA updates, themes may not work and Android pay.
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Thanks for the lightning fast reply!
That's not so bad, I don't care about themes, don't use Android Pay, and doing the updates manually isn't a huge pain. Is there anything else that I lose? Presumably I'll be able to roll back to gra-l09c02b191 to restore full functionality?
So can I then just go directly for the latest firmware, which I guess is B370?
Thanks!
-Nikki
nikkiscores said:
So can I then just go directly for the latest firmware, which I guess is B370?
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Please note the link to Huawei firmware is for zuperpailon only.
Which country is your phone from & does it have any network branding?
GaT7 said:
Please note the link to Huawei firmware is for zuperpailon only.
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I was referring to this thread.
GaT7 said:
Which country is your phone from & does it have any network branding?
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I bought it used, in Germany, just yesterday. It has Vodafone branding on boot screen, but not device itself, and I uninstalled/disabled all Vodafone apps.
*#*#2846579#*#* gives me
Hardware version: GRACE_UL_VN1
Cust Version: CVersion:C02 DVersion276
Vendor Country Info: Vendor: vodafone Country: de
if you need any other info, let me know!

Stock recovery MM

Hi,
I'm on TWRP, I would like to flash the stock recovery for B560 (Marshmallow) in order to install an OTA update that have just appeared for me. Someone provide me with the file please.
You can find stock recovery in the UPDATE.APP for your device. Unzip it with Huawei update extractor. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454
Rocovery
fiorezy said:
Hi,
I'm on TWRP, I would like to flash the stock recovery for B560 (Marshmallow) in order to install an OTA update that have just appeared for me. Someone provide me with the file please.
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Check this out!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzIgihn7ujFYQ0RDZlFjTFU2SjA/view?usp=drivesdk
Use the Huawei Update Extractor to extract the recovery.img from your UPDATE.APP file. Then just flash it using the adb command line and you should be good to go
Thanks guys for your help, I've updated my phone through OTA successfully
Just one question, does the same recovery work with all the builds?
I also would like to know why I'm still on B561 meanwhile there is plenty of users out there on B890 and B88x... I heared there is some people who got EMUI 4.1 already, is there anyway to get it? I'm on North Africa tho.
fiorezy said:
Thanks guys for your help, I've updated my phone through OTA successfully
Just one question, does the same recovery work with all the builds?
I also would like to know why I'm still on B561 meanwhile there is plenty of users out there on B890 and B88x... I heared there is some people who got EMUI 4.1 already, is there anyway to get it? I'm on North Africa tho.
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Yes, same recovery works... I've been using the same old Lollipop recovery till now...
If your didn't get OTA and would like to go to that build then you could always flash your way through.
You can get that too, EMUI 4.1, here the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8l...lution-b890-emui-4-1-dual-sim-t3496502/page10
But the project has been abandoned...
P.S. You'll need to have your bootloader unlocked to flash
amageek said:
Yes, same recovery works... I've been using the same old Lollipop recovery till now...
If your didn't get OTA and would like to go to that build then you could always flash your way through.
You can get that too, EMUI 4.1, here the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8l...lution-b890-emui-4-1-dual-sim-t3496502/page10
But the project has been abandoned...
P.S. You'll need to have your bootloader unlocked to flash
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Thank you, but I think I will just wait for Lineage OS first release

New firmware B391 for FRD-L09

In Firmware Finder is new ROM with build number 391. Unfortunately, no flashable
KoumiCZ said:
In Firmware Finder is new ROM with build number 391. Unfortunately, no flashable
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Smaller build is not flashable too? I see new versions also.
(I cant try because im in work and i've only mobile internet)
Rommco05 said:
Small zip contains 3 zips and isn't labeled with -PV so I think is not flashable
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But the firmware end with pv is flashable by dload
Rommco05 said:
and via twrp too
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Ho really?
Rommco05 said:
Yes, for example my guide how go back to EMUI from custom roms, all this firmwares need to be flashed via twrp, on 6X are tested too
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Thats really great work.
venugopalu007 said:
But the firmware end with pv is flashable by dload
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What does it mean? Which version of b391 firmware is flashable by dload?
WYPIERDAALAAC said:
What does it mean? Which version of b391 firmware is flashable by dload?
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One guy tried to update b360 to b380 by this , he tried the firmware end with pv are working in dload qnd without pv are not working.
venugopalu007 said:
One guy tried to update b360 to b380 by this , he tried the firmware end with pv are working in dload qnd without pv are not working.
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Anyway it means we must wait for that version you just talking about.
WYPIERDAALAAC said:
Anyway it means we must wait for that version you just talking about.
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Yes bro
venugopalu007 said:
One guy tried to update b360 to b380 by this , he tried the firmware end with pv are working in dload qnd without pv are not working.
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Haha it's me. The only thing in my honor 8 (rebrand to L19) is update to b380. B381 has pv in name but i cant install.
Hey venu, my fb had reported and being locked. 10 days ago
TheHunterVN said:
Haha it's me. The only thing in my honor 8 (rebrand to L19) is update to b380. B381 has pv in name but i cant install.
Hey venu, my fb had reported and being locked. 10 days ago
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ho that was unexpected block , have telegram PM me bro if you want to talk to me .
venugopalu007 said:
One guy tried to update b360 to b380 by this , he tried the firmware end with pv are working in dload qnd without pv are not working.
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venugopalu007 said:
ho that was unexpected block , have telegram PM me bro if you want to talk to me .
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Inbox me ur telegram
TheHunterVN said:
Inbox me ur telegram
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Ok i will PM you .
Tried both of these, getting authentication failed.
Rommco05 said:
I today try copied all files together to dload, nothing special don't work, anyway is good see some move in firmwares
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Anyone tried flash latest firmware being on marshmallow?
I flashed b389 when i backed to the emui 4.1, i could not in another way
WYPIERDAALAAC said:
Anyone tried flash latest firmware being on marshmallow?
I flashed b389 when i backed to the emui 4.1, i could not in another way
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Worked ?
Rommco05 said:
U install B389 via dload/twrp from Marshmallow??
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From Marshmallow by FF, something wrong with that?
venugopalu007 said:
Worked ?
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389 yes, didnt test 391 yet
WYPIERDAALAAC said:
From Marshmallow by FF, something wrong with that?
389 yes, didnt test 391 yet
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Can you mention the steps ?
WYPIERDAALAAC said:
From Marshmallow by FF, something wrong with that?
389 yes, didnt test 391 yet
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Can you mention the steps ?
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Guys, if the update file has not been approved for your device's IMEI it won't work. I've tried myself with FF, dload, rolling back to MM, and TWRP without success. You'll only get the "authentication failed" message no matter what method you try. In my experience these posted files might not be the final release versions. If you use the "Check Firmware Access" option within FF app you'll be able to see if the file you're attempting to download has been approved for installation.
Dominikrod said:
Guys, if the update file has not been approved for your device's IMEI it won't work. I've tried myself with FF, dload, rolling back to MM, and TWRP without success. You'll only get the "authentication failed" message no matter what method you try. In my experience these posted files might not be the final release versions. If you use the "Check Firmware Access" option within FF app you'll be able to see if the file you're attempting to download has been approved for installation.
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The updates which are mentioned pv on their end are able to flash.

stock recovery

hello,
can someone provide me with the stock recovery from my Huawei P10 Plus?
I'm running F/W version VKY-L09C432B123 (if that matters).
Thanks in advance.
leondevries said:
hello,
can someone provide me with the stock recovery from my Huawei P10 Plus?
I'm running F/W version VKY-L09C432B123 (if that matters).
Thanks in advance.
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You can go to hwmt.ru and search up your model and version for the correct update package, then use the huawei package extractor to get the recovery img.
jalk44 said:
You can go to hwmt.ru and search up your model and version for the correct update package, then use the huawei package extractor to get the recovery img.
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I can't find my own model. I only see B120 or B125... Is it safe to install one of those recoveries?
leondevries said:
I can't find my own model. I only see B120 or B125... Any other suggestions? Or does the region not matter? Because B120 and B125 are from other regions...
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Your region is C432. B123 is the firmware version you are running!
scook94 said:
Your region is C432. B123 is the firmware version you are running!
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So if I download the stock recovery from one of those versions, it will be fine? I don't want to brick my phone
leondevries said:
So if I download the stock recovery from one of those versions, it will be fine? I don't want to brick my phone
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I have no idea what you're trying to do.
scook94 said:
I have no idea what you're trying to do.
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I try to get the official stock recovery, because I want the official updates. I have TWRP installed now. But I need the right stock recovery. I was looking for one for my software version, but I can't find it. I only see B120 and B125 but I'm running B123. If you know where to find it, please link it. If it's safe to install the recovery from one of the versions B125 or B120 while I'm running B123, just say it. If not, what are the differences between B120, B123 and B125?
Thanks in advance,
Leon

full B190 OTA for L29 C567 available in FF

I guess an update is coming soon
wmfreak said:
I guess an update is coming soon
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I downloaded the full ota and update.zip and unsure how to install properly... Tips??
is this 8.0?
grinch247 said:
I downloaded the full ota and update.zip and unsure how to install properly... Tips??
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not clear to me...
B190 is what we are currently on. Its still 7.0
wmfreak said:
I guess an update is coming soon
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Still unsure how to properly install these files.
so what is this file?
cash2387 said:
B190 is what we are currently on. Its still 7.0
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it's still 190 but has a later date and build number
grinch247 said:
Still unsure how to properly install these files.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ma...ing-b138-using-firmware-t3557089/post74351819
Check what Huawei authorized this rom to you. If not you will get error and ROM will be deleted.
In case of not authorized, you have to use other method, but it requires unlocked bootloader and factory reset
5[Strogino] said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ma...ing-b138-using-firmware-t3557089/post74351819
Check what Huawei authorized this rom to you. If not you will get error and ROM will be deleted.
In case of not authorized, you have to use other method, but it requires unlocked bootloader and factory reset
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My bootloader is unlocked and twrp is installed.
grinch247 said:
My bootloader is unlocked and twrp is installed.
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Good.
This guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
P.s. Backup first!
P.p.s. Huawei posted only two files in this ROM. HwOta method needs 3 files, so have to change script.
Changelog says that it is Rollback from Oreo.
Can you use Huawei Update Extractor to extract package_type from update.app of biggest archive and watch what is in?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454
So downloading the files through FF are useless?

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