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can someone post the update the sd slot on my phone stopped working after trying at least 3 microsd cards, i decided maybe if i flashed the older firmware it would start working again needless to say it didnt work and now my phone wont boot and everytime i try to flash a firmware i keep getting an error that says "sw rev check fail : {abort}fused 4 < binary 2" can someone help me out on this please
The good news is it is fixable, you just need the exact firmware you were using before (or newer.) It sets a version number in the bootloader and the firmware you downloaded has a lower version.
Unfortunately, I've been trying to find that same new firmware for 3 days now with no luck. (Keep reading though!) I'm trying to switch a tmo over to att, and since its going to be a work phone they insist it have the att firmware in 'official' mode - fortunately, they don't care what the paint on the back says.
If someone with that firmware posts the 'Firmware' page from Phone INFO ★Samsung★ I might be able to get it. (And if I do, I'll send it over - much more reliable than the official recovery method.)
You may have already lost everything on the phone, but I hope you were prepared for that. You might be able to fix the softbrick (resulting in it being 100% stock) with 'samsung smart switch' (win/mac) using 'emergency device recovery'. It will ask for your model number (SM-G935A) and serial # and then it will download and odin-flash the firmware for you.
I say 'might' because I tried that for the tmo phone last night and it eventually just crashed.
Forgive any weird disjointed text, it is early in the morning.. if some part of that didn't make sense let me know.
Disconn3ct said:
Unfortunately, I've been trying to find that same new firmware for 3 days now with no luck.
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The firmware is available, but the source is questionable. As you discovered, ATT does not post their ROMs (just one more reason why they are THE Evil Empire).
Most are getting their files from a Persian site:
http://dl.pars-hamrah.com/ (switch to English)
And the G935A PI2 files are here:
http://dl.pars-hamrah.com/index.php...ATT4API2_USA ATT Android 6.0.1_4File Firmware
Premium fee is required for download and I have not looked into the cost. I have read that they are legit, but who knows...
Found it on clangsm.com as well, which is just as sketchy. I'll see what I can do, might have enough info with the filenames (and might not..)
Edit: Might just be too early in the morning (I'll try later tonight) but the info I need is definitely on that page from the phone info app. (I'm not doing anything magic, just trying a couple of apps.)
Alternately if someone wants to PM me an AT&T serial number (not the imei! always think REALLY hard about saying no if anyone asks for that!) I can see about listening in on the smart switch recovery.
It be great if you found it. Be nice to start from Sept firmware.
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Disconn3ct said:
Found it on clangsm.com as well, which is just as sketchy. I'll see what I can do, might have enough info with the filenames (and might not..)
Edit: Might just be too early in the morning (I'll try later tonight) but the info I need is definitely on that page from the phone info app. (I'm not doing anything magic, just trying a couple of apps.)
Alternately if someone wants to PM me an AT&T serial number (not the imei! always think REALLY hard about saying no if anyone asks for that!) I can see about listening in on the smart switch recovery.
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I'll text it to you later... Mine got buggered after the att update which I stupidly said yes to half asleep at 3am in the morning, the update does not play well with rooted phones, just hangs at the att logo and cooks the phone (got real hot real fast). I bought it last week after I melted my work phone.
Crap, i'll pm it it here, I lost your number with the melted phone.
Lol. Thanks! (Got it.)
I'll horribly abuse my w10 vm tonight and try to capture the info. If not he can get me the other info (and if all of that fails I might be out of ideas but we'll see.)
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in the process of reflashing the new firmware right now can anyone let me know how to upload it?
msrecinto666 said:
in the process of reflashing the new firmware right now can anyone let me know how to upload it?
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PM sent. You rock
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jvanbrecht said:
I'll text it to you later... Mine got buggered after the att update which I stupidly said yes to half asleep at 3am in the morning, the update does not play well with rooted phones, just hangs at the att logo and cooks the phone (got real hot real fast). I bought it last week after I melted my work phone.
Crap, i'll pm it it here, I lost your number with the melted phone.
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Can you PM it to me to. I need to start all over.
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Disconn3ct said:
PM sent. You rock
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Can you PM it to me too. Im having so many issues.
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In for FW. Please do share. Thanks.
Getting it down and flashing it now (just got home) and then I'll shove it online for the public.
Don't forget, msrecinto666 is the one to thank! I'm just finding it a (hopefully safe, hopefully fast) place to live..
Edit to update: It is flashing successfully! I'll have a url shortly.
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I might have "found" those files on mega, Dropbox and mediafire. I know they all kinda suck but it's what I've got right now. I'll add the links as soon as I "confirm" them.
The urls have been sent to msrecinto666 to post for the karma [emoji2]
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In for FW. Please do share. Thanks.
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will share in a bit
Mega links:
https://mega.nz/#!QgVgSKKB!fOoreX2W4XeNmrtxljvK4kH9NLadwa8K4jojJ8Zf3iM
https://mega.nz/#!c0c0DSRb!IEv35YoCqlPP3EfNz4snxcS0PPkrgj1NHXPUEWqevts
https://mega.nz/#!oxlimRya!wAoiOSotwGtvXMf5hkxsjuX7XQ-jxRjWSZm1Bh9oU0s
https://mega.nz/#!gtly2D6a!bE0SyKyweYVu4TEPTWuw40SgOdd02J4NwkNcRgn5hr0
Dropbox folder:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2wcu3011gturi5n/AACaadIKAzkh2aq_nSlru7MXa?dl=0
Mediafire:
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/okoe3iw1674st/XDA
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Mega links:
Dropbox folder:
Mediafire if it ever finishes uploading:
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Excellent! "Thanks" all around, handing them out like candy!! :good::good::good::highfive::highfive::highfive:
marcusva79 said:
Can you PM it to me to. I need to start all over.
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Can you PM it to me too. Im having so many issues.
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Missed this the first time through but you should be able to use Odin on the files posted above.
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Confirmed worked flawlessly with Odin3 v3.12
My steps for updating and saving data/config:
0) Unfreeze all system apps
1) FlashFire backup to external SD card, make sure to backup /data and /internal storage along with /system in case you need to roll back.
2) Boot to Download, use Odin 3.12 (the unmodified version) to flash the 4 OE FW files
3) Let the phone fully boot, go through the basic setup, go to settings, enable USB/ADB debug and unknown sources
4) Reboot into Download, flash Eng bootloader with the PrinceComsy Odin
5) After phone reboots and starts, run root
6) "Enable SuperSU during boot"
7) Install FlashFire, grant root
8) Flash fixes/debloat, let the phone boot, reboot for good measure (I find that the extra reboot contributes to success)
9) After reboot, flash Xposed, etc.
10) FlashFire restore backup
11) After the phone boots, refreeze system apps
12) Profit.
OMG!
I can't even begin to thank you for sharing these files. I thought I was going to be without a phone for a little while. You are clutch!
Did Sammobile stop carrying USA firmware? It looks like there is no good way to download and manually update the firmware on any USA Samsung devices now.
I was looking for this firmware and had no luck, so I went and check a few other devices I have and NONE of them are on Sammobile anymore... WTF is going on. why would they pull all of the USA firmware off their site and not provide any news release about it.
Is there anyone out there that knows how to update the Mate 9 Pro (Lon-l29c)? The firmware finder app seems suspiciously unable to supply an "authenticated" update package, & paying funky Huawei every time I need to update is a bit to much for me. I have the files for the update, I just have no idea how to go about making the phone use it even recognize the files. Are there any methods available other than the two I mentioned?
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Is there anyone out there that knows how to update the Mate 9 Pro (Lon-l29c)? The firmware finder app seems suspiciously unable to supply an "authenticated" update package, & paying funky Huawei every time I need to update is a bit to much for me. I have the files for the update, I just have no idea how to go about making the phone use it even recognize the files. Are there any methods available other than the two I mentioned?
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I had the same problem and the only way to update it by using funkyhuawei method but you have to pay around 30$
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aimgrabber said:
Is there anyone out there that knows how to update the Mate 9 Pro (Lon-l29c)? The firmware finder app seems suspiciously unable to supply an "authenticated" update package, & paying funky Huawei every time I need to update is a bit to much for me. I have the files for the update, I just have no idea how to go about making the phone use it even recognize the files. Are there any methods available other than the two I mentioned?
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And you dont have to pay evertime you update it , if you pay 30$ you get 5 points which will allow you to update your phone 5 times
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Not to be rude, but I posted to find another method other than funky Huawei. Even with the fact that it's just $30 for 5 updates is way more than I would ever spend for something I've done for free. I plan to have this phone for years, and I'm pretty sure there'll be more than just 5 updates in a year (there's been 3 in the 2 months I've owned the device already).
aimgrabber said:
Not to be rude, but I posted to find another method other than funky Huawei. Even with the fact that it's just $30 for 5 updates is way more than I would ever spend for something I've done for free. I plan to have this phone for years, and I'm pretty sure there'll be more than just 5 updates in a year (there's been 3 in the 2 months I've owned the device already).
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Try this, it has been tested on Mate 9 Pro and works. But u need to unlock bootloader first.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
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Mostar088 said:
Try this, it has been tested on Mate 9 Pro and works. But u need to unlock bootloader first.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
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Do you need to do any extra steps on the Mate 9 Pro? Is not having an external sd card in our phones a problem?
Currently considering rebranding to C636, since that versions seems to get updates fastest.
Gormsen said:
Do you need to do any extra steps on the Mate 9 Pro? Is not having an external sd card in our phones a problem?
Currently considering rebranding to C636, since that versions seems to get updates fastest.
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In the menu of the program u can choose to update from PC folder or SD card.
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Google Assistant
Hello,
I have a chinese LON-AL00, could anyone with an international version tell me if they got Google Assistant working?
I still stuck with Huawei's assistant HiVoice which greatly sucks :crying:, and i would like to know if changing firmware would actually get me the Google Assistant.
Thank you
aimgrabber said:
Is there anyone out there that knows how to update the Mate 9 Pro (Lon-l29c)? The firmware finder app seems suspiciously unable to supply an "authenticated" update package, & paying funky Huawei every time I need to update is a bit to much for me. I have the files for the update, I just have no idea how to go about making the phone use it even recognize the files. Are there any methods available other than the two I mentioned?
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Mine just showed up as authenticated today... After many days/weeks of authentication fails... Just takes time for Huawei to enable it for your device.
I'm on LON-L29C636B182 now.
Mostar088 said:
In the menu of the program u can choose to update from PC folder or SD card.
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I don't need an OTG cable or anything. Just download the files and put them into the correct folder. Launch the program, and then follow the instructions? No need to change any settings.
I think the instructions in the thread are a bit confusing..
Gormsen said:
I don't need an OTG cable or anything. Just download the files and put them into the correct folder. Launch the program, and then follow the instructions? No need to change any settings.
I think the instructions in the thread are a bit confusing..
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On page 26 u have a good guide, not done it myself yet.
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used firmware finder 4 times already, with no issues; on b182 for about 3 weeks now, on international LON..
wase4711 said:
used firmware finder 4 times already, with no issues; on b182 for about 3 weeks now, on international LON..
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Its not signed yet for C432.
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yeah, I have C636...
pls i need help for huawei mate 9 pro LON-L29
hi. i have Huawei mate 9 pro. i unlock the bootloader and i tried to root its working after rooted then i install the superuser.zip. after installed the superuser.zip the phone couldnt accept the internal storage.
i try to restore the twrp backup but it couldnt . some error messege coming.
i tried official recovery mode it also dosent work . at the moment my phone is fastmode and system recovery option only working. any chance to get my phone back pls.
thanks
wase4711 said:
used firmware finder 4 times already, with no issues; on b182 for about 3 weeks now, on international LON..
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Did you use FF ?
Did you use the OTA-MF or the FullOTA-MF?
Last time I tried for my C636 (B182) I wasn't authorised!
white43 said:
Did you use FF ?
Did you use the OTA-MF or the FullOTA-MF?
Last time I tried for my C636 (B182) I wasn't authorised!
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You just have to keep trying.. my authorised only happened yesterday .. just takes time... I use the smaller one to test authorisation saves downloading 2gb every day... then when it finally got accepted i cancelled and went with the full ota and installed that...
Leighm0 said:
You just have to keep trying.. my authorised only happened yesterday .. just takes time... I use the smaller one to test authorisation saves downloading 2gb every day... then when it finally got accepted i cancelled and went with the full ota and installed that...
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Tried again. I just kept getting that incremental stuff where it keeps wanting to download another patch.
So. I cleared the folder specified in FF, rebooted the phone and then it kept saying the connection was unstable.
So, I uninstalled FF Proxy and then reset the connection. File downloaded. Phone rebooted and said it couldn't verify the file and now.....
"Your device has failed verification" on boot up. It will work if I press the power button, but something is clearly wrong. It suggests I use 'ERecover' which states it will download the most recent build over Wifi.
Balls. Will give it a try - but I fear I've bricked the bloody thing!
white43 said:
Did you use FF ?
Did you use the OTA-MF or the FullOTA-MF?
Last time I tried for my C636 (B182) I wasn't authorised!
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I always choose the FULL OTA
white43 said:
Tried again. I just kept getting that incremental stuff where it keeps wanting to download another patch.
So. I cleared the folder specified in FF, rebooted the phone and then it kept saying the connection was unstable.
So, I uninstalled FF Proxy and then reset the connection. File downloaded. Phone rebooted and said it couldn't verify the file and now.....
"Your device has failed verification" on boot up. It will work if I press the power button, but something is clearly wrong. It suggests I use 'ERecover' which states it will download the most recent build over Wifi.
Balls. Will give it a try - but I fear I've bricked the bloody thing!
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When it finds the update in Updater u need to click back and then click on the 3 dots on upper right corner and choose to Download latest full package.
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Mostar088 said:
When it finds the update in Updater u need to click back and then click on the 3 dots on upper right corner and choose to Download latest full package.
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Ah. Thanks for that. That's how you get around that problem!
Onto the new problem - "Your device has failed verification." Huawei's own solution failed. I presume it only works in Asia or China. It appears to want you to use 'ERecover' and wifi*not fully booted phone) to download a system image. Doesn't work. (Funky Huawei use this method, but they change your DNS so presumably ERecover points at their servers for a fee.)
Apparently factory reset doesn't work either and I didn't wanna start from scratch again.
I Googled about and this does seem a relatively common issue and someone else got the issue on a Huawei Mate 9 (not pro) doing the same thing. The OTA updates can cause this, he flashed an older firmware. I tried to flash the older firmwares, two of which got 'not authenticated' messages. So, going for broke, I had a go at installing the newest B182 firmware FULL again through FF. By some miracle - it worked and fixed the "Your device has failed verification." issue as well!!
Phew. So managed to get B182 on L29C636. :victory:
Only weird thing I got was Google Drive didn't want to work post installation(kept saying no network connection) - so I deleted all data from Google Play and this started working again.
Now that I know the critical point in using FF - "Download latest full package" as stated above. This shouldn't be such a ballache.
Can anyone confirm the benefit of converting the C636(Asian) to the European version- C432?
Looks to be a minor update, but at least they're still thinking about us
States EMUI version 5.0.1
Android version 7.0
Android security patch level August 5, 2017
So far, the main change I have noticed is the addition of a "Moving Picture" mode to the camera app, which is similar to the Live Photos you would find on iOS.
Also, it seems they have added an automatic video creation "Highlights" feature to the Gallery app, utilizing Quik video editor. Not sure if this was already included in previous versions.
peterchen1999 said:
Looks to be a minor update, but at least they're still thinking about us
States EMUI version 5.0.1
Android version 7.0
Android security patch level August 5, 2017
So far, the main change I have noticed is the addition of a "Moving Picture" mode to the camera app, which is similar to the Live Photos you would find on iOS.
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Gr8 and battery life?
I guess they mentioned it in updates?
@PalakMi
We don't have to rebrand!!!
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peterchen1999 said:
Looks to be a minor update, but at least they're still thinking about us
States EMUI version 5.0.1
Android version 7.0
Android security patch level August 5, 2017
So far, the main change I have noticed is the addition of a "Moving Picture" mode to the camera app, which is similar to the Live Photos you would find on iOS.
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Can u share a screenshot of ur about page after the update please?
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ayush rao said:
@PalakMi
We don't have to rebrand!!!
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Can u share a screenshot of ur about page after the update please?
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Here you go.
peterchen1999 said:
Here you go.
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Awesome. I can't wait for the update to reach my device!!!!
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I'm rooted and have TWRP installed. I tried updating and it said "zip failed to install" a few different times. I am curious on what I need to do to update, not necessarily just for this update but for future ones as well. Thanks
cant wait!!!
myphoneishaunted said:
I'm rooted and have TWRP installed. I tried updating and it said "zip failed to install" a few different times. I am curious on what I need to do to update, not necessarily just for this update but for future ones as well. Thanks
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You need to be on stock and unrooted for the official update process to work.
myphoneishaunted said:
I'm rooted and have TWRP installed. I tried updating and it said "zip failed to install" a few different times. I am curious on what I need to do to update, not necessarily just for this update but for future ones as well. Thanks
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unroot then do update
PS: My L04 still not get this update
blackbuffalo said:
unroot then do update
PS: My L04 still not get this update
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Mine too. Might take another 1-2 weeks probably for every device to receive the OTA.
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Anyone with the 64gb version (L14) confirm the update as well? I haven't gotten it with my L14 yet.
mcvanger said:
Anyone with the 64gb version (L14) confirm the update as well? I haven't gotten it with my L14 yet.
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Even me, an FRD-L04 user, didn't receive it. Once we receive the update u can expect it on ur phone within a week or two. That's what happened in the case of the B385 update.
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Got it last night. Currently using phone on first day of the update.
mcvanger said:
Anyone with the 64gb version (L14) confirm the update as well? I haven't gotten it with my L14 yet.
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Got it last night on my L14.
dsEVOlve said:
Got it last night on my L14.
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Thanks! Hopefully I get it soon. Any major changes? Heard there were some apps that were added.
Got this update notification on my FRD-L14 2 days ago and for some reason it keeps failing to install with error "failed to verify update package" i was initially rooted and had Magisk 14.0 installed. But i've reverted to stock recovery and boot image which i flashed using fastboot commands.. Can anyone help with the above or better still piont me in the thread on how to create a TWRP package so i can flash it.
I've even gone as far as flashing system.img from my backup B385 UPDATE.APP but still no luck.
I am using a FRD-L14 and currently on stock EMUI 7.0.
Thanks
nestojean said:
Got this update notification on my FRD-L14 2 days ago and for some reason it keeps failing to install with error "failed to verify update package" i was initially rooted and had Magisk 14.0 installed. But i've reverted to stock recovery and boot image which i flashed using fastboot commands.. Can anyone help with the above or better still piont me in the thread on how to create a TWRP package so i can flash it.
I've even gone as far as flashing system.img from my backup B385 UPDATE.APP but still no luck.
I am using a FRD-L14 and currently on stock EMUI 7.0.
Thanks
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U have stock recovery and boot right? Flash the recovery and boot image of B385 and then from recovery factory reset ur phone. After that try and see if u can update ur device. Also if u wish to lock ur bootloader then hit download latest full package.
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dsEVOlve said:
Got it last night on my L14.
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Well I got the phone about a week ago and just activated my new tmo sim card last night to get cell service on it so I'm probably not the best judge of whether any performance changes occurred. Based on the change log I wasn't expecting much though.
FYI I'm still completely stock, locked bootloader for now if that made any difference in the delivery of the update.
ayush rao said:
U have stock recovery and boot right? Flash the recovery and boot image of B385 and then from recovery factory reset ur phone. After that try and see if u can update ur device. Also if u wish to lock ur bootloader then hit download latest full package.
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Thanks for the explanation. This is the route I had to take. I have FRD-L04. I was on B385 with TWRP and Magisk 14.0. Unrooting and flashing boot.img and recovery.img from 385 did not help to install the new update. I keep getting the same error of Package failed. No matter what I seemed to try nothing worked.
So, this sucks, but, I factory reset. Then RE-locked bootloader. Then, I had to download *latest full package* otherwise I still received same error. But, now I am on B388 and i'm going to try flashing TWRP and installing Magisk now.
Live photos seems interesting. Pretty excited about that.
Question to anyone who got the update, any changes in battery life?
Hello all - the Oreo beta is now officially over for all devices and unofficial beta devices may need to be manually migrated to the release branch:
Note: Your device will receive OTAs after this update.
Note: Please use Updato or SamMobile to acquire the latest firmware for your device if you use AT&T or Verizon, or use XAA for a clean, unlocked experience.
1. Use SamFirm to acquire the latest Oreo build for your device (if not AT&T or Verizon).
Enter SM-G950U/SM-G955U/SM-G955U1 depending on your model.
Enter your desired carrier code, or XAA for unlocked (common are TMO, SPR)
Select Auto, Check CRC32, and Decrypt Automatically.
Click Download
2. Once the download is done, extract the archive.
3. Use the patched Odin 3.13.1 from @realbbb. This is necessary for carrier-switching, including to unlocked/debranded/XAA.
4. It is safe to use HOME_CSC to preserve your data, but if you're switching to an unlocked build or switching carriers, you MUST use CSC (data will wipe).
5. You can also use CSC to wipe your data and get a fresh factory start.
Previous post:
Howdy - here's how to get Oreo!
OLD PROCESS FOR BETA 1-2 IS BELOW - Move on to Beta 4 below!
Credit to @norbarb for the leaked update!
Try at your own risk - this is for the brave
First, read this:
Code:
Since we don't have a flashable CSC for the unlocked firmware, your phone will be branded with whichever SIM you have inserted.
This means your unlocked S8+ will become a TMO S8+, for example. It all depends on the inserted SIM.
This is compatible with G955U/U1 and G950U/U1.
Warning: Back up your data! Your phone will be reset.
Step 1: Be on the AQGL baseband. Skip the below steps if you're already there.
You can do this by downloading your AQGL package and ODIN below. Extract the ZIP, open ODIN, and connect your phone in download mode.
Then, select (from the ZIP you just extracted) BL, AP, CP, and CSC (NOT home csc) in their respective slots. Don't change any other options. Select Start.
After this is done, your device will boot into recovery.
Tip: If you're getting verification errors in ADB, you likely don't have the latest version installed.
NEXT!
Step 2: Flash the Oreo update package:
Download the Oreo update package below.
Connect your phone to your computer while it is in recovery.
You must have ADB installed. Open command prompt or terminal.
Sideload the package by typing "adb sideload XXXXXX".
You may see multiple errors/warnings. Ignore them.
DO NOT touch or unplug the device until it reboots on its OWN!
Last step
Open your device, and perform a factory data reset. This is mandatory.
New! - Update your Google Play Services to v940. Thanks @Dudash
Code:
As always, anything you from XDA is done at your own risk! There's a chance that someone got something wrong, and you could mess up your device! Please - if you want to be safer, wait until a bunch of people have tried a given ROM/procedure/tool before you try yourself!
There's a bit too much instability for the moment in the update schedule. Once the correct build is confirmed as Beta 4, I'll update the OP to the new method.
Thanks for sticking around, guys!
dmezh
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Downloads:
UPDATE: BETA 2 AVAILABLE
Currently S8+ Only. Do with it what you will, it was up only temporarily and mixed success is reported.
Credit, again, goes to @norbarb.
S8:
AQGL Baseband (XAS - don't use the old BST one!): https://goo.gl/TEbCLe
AQGL to Oreo: https://goo.gl/EFMwBf
S8+:
AQGL Baseband: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120759463
AQGL to Oreo2: https://goo.gl/TvmsAU
AQGL to Oreo: https://goo.gl/iq3YJJ
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Hi all, here's the new process for beta build installation:
1. Install BQK5 (Nougat)
2. Install Oreo
That's all, and here's how:
[1.] Odin to BQK5. This will wipe your data. You must do this no matter what software you're currently on.
Select CSC_OYN, not HOME_CSC.
Important: This update contains bootloader 2, which means that you can no longer install any updates based on bootloader 1 (i.e., AQJC).
All new updates are based on B2, so you'll need to eventually do this anyway.
Link for S8+: https://drive.google.com/open?id=18CnyqnxlVpLj1qTdt1I5RIhTBi2Uy4xn (Thanks @xdanilva)
Link for S8: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iDm5tzyzNiSUf07KjEY9E5sFlUjWUb31/view (Thanks @xdanilva)
[2.] Sideload or update-from-sd to Oreo using an update.zip:
S8+ current latest: ZQKS, considered a Beta 4 (Thanks samsung.firmware.science)
S8 current latest: ZQKS, considered a Beta 4 (Thanks samsung.firmware.science)
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You're done!
Sorry for the S8 delay; I personally confirm everything on my own devices before publishing, and my access to the S8 is limited.
Thank you!
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Great! Waiting for S8 , but one question im on AQH3 when s8 be on , i need to flash AQGL baseband?
Solitaryrex said:
Great! Waiting for S8 , but one question im on AQH3 when s8 be on , i need to flash AQGL baseband?
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Yes, you must flash AQGL.
What is in this zip? System.img & csc?
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I am already on aqgl.
S8rooted&tooted said:
What is in this zip? System.img & csc?
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I am already on aqgl.
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The Oreo zip is the official OTA zip.
Thank you. I will check it out. I got three s8. One is rooted. So I will 7zip it and see what it is. Then go from there. Thank you again. Very much appreciated.
Is this ok on F variant (international)?
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Yes, you must flash AQGL.
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Great i see is already for download , i have a S8 i install the rom unlocked because from factory was verizon , any problem whit that? Thanks for ans mate
pogi.paul0119 said:
Is this ok on F variant (international)?
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Definitely not! This is only for USA models, sorry
Solitaryrex said:
Great i see is already for download , i have a S8 i install the rom unlocked because from factory was verizon , any problem whit that? Thanks for ans mate
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No, that shouldn't be a problem. The device will brand itself as Verizon upon first boot after the install.
dmezh said:
No, that shouldn't be a problem. The device will brand itself as Verizon upon first boot after the install.
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Great thanks , i ask that because im from mexico im want to be sure i dont have any problems whit signal
That is a no go. It will not read in adb. Says loading then can not read.
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Update. Sideload didn't work. I got to go via apply from SD card. It is doing its thing now. Will let you know how it went.
Works like a charm. Excellent. Only thing I did different was apply via SD card. For some reason it wouldn't read it on my computer to push it adb. Said failed to read. So I installed it on a SD card and installed that way. It all checks out. All signed and certified.
Thank you for posting this but I have some noob's questions:
1) Will I still receive OTA updates?
2) What does changing the baseband does for me? Anything significant will change?
3) Can I go back to nougat if I want?
4) Upgrading to oreo like this shouldn't trip knox right? Because it official...
Thanks!
romhaja said:
Thank you for posting this but I have some noob's questions:
1) Will I still receive OTA updates?
2) What does changing the baseband does for me? Anything significant will change?
3) Can I go back to nougat if I want?
4) Upgrading to oreo like this shouldn't trip knox right? Because it official...
Thanks!
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Question one, I checked for updates and it still says it can check for them. So I believe that is a yes.
2. Depends on your baseband you have and carrier. Aqgl is the lastest baseband for Sprint phones I know for sure. So the new one is the Oreo one being a completely different version.
3. Only way to revert is data reset. Wipe the whole phone and take it back to the way you got it.
4. Knox and all the stuff still works. Samsung pay and all that. So Knox doesn't get tripped.
I have found so far everything I use works fine or better than before. Substratum is working flawlessly along side samsung themes. I can't stand their keyboard so I ditched that. Camera is way better. Setting are more open with way more options. I don't see a downside. I turned off my other s8 that is rooted to use this as my daily driver.
romhaja said:
Thank you for posting this but I have some noob's questions:
1) Will I still receive OTA updates?
2) What does changing the baseband does for me? Anything significant will change?
3) Can I go back to nougat if I want?
4) Upgrading to oreo like this shouldn't trip knox right? Because it official...
Thanks!
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S8rooted&tooted said:
Question one, I checked for updates and it still says it can check for them. So I believe that is a yes.
2. Depends on your baseband you have and carrier. Aqgl is the lastest baseband for Sprint phones I know for sure. So the new one is the Oreo one being a completely different version.
3. Only way to revert is data reset. Wipe the whole phone and take it back to the way you got it.
4. Knox and all the stuff still works. Samsung pay and all that. So Knox doesn't get tripped.
I have found so far everything I use works fine or better than before. Substratum is working flawlessly along side samsung themes. I can't stand their keyboard so I ditched that. Camera is way better. Setting are more open with way more options. I don't see a downside. I turned off my other s8 that is rooted to use this as my daily driver.
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1) While it appears to "check for updates", you will not get updates. We all will have to wait for a developer to load the next version files for us, again.
3) A factory reset WILL NOT REVERT YOU TO NOUGAT. You will need to download and flash via Odin the appropriate .zip file.
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@dmezh,
Thanks for bringing this over from the AT&T thread. I've been on this for a couple of days now, an it has been flawless for me. Zero issues. It's my daily driver now.
And I want to emphasize to all users, the importance of your instructions regarding factory reset: on a major system update like this you have a big risk of system conflicts resulting in issues if you choose not to. It's a lot less work in the long run to just bite the bullet and do it now.
cam30era said:
And I want to emphasize to all users, the importance of your instructions regarding factory reset: on a major system update like this you have a big risk of system conflicts resulting in issues if you choose not to. It's a lot less work in the long run to just bite the bullet and do it now.
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Thank you! Please, friends, save yourself the pain later on. Factory reset.
Hello, I am currently on Sprint, latest official version(which is august patch, AQGL), so I should flash straight from Odin the Unlocked firmware and then sideload Oreo OTA?
cam30era said:
1) While it appears to "check for updates", you will not get updates. We all will have to wait for a developer to load the next version files for us, again.
3) A factory reset WILL NOT REVERT YOU TO NOUGAT. You will need to download and flash via Odin the appropriate .zip file.
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@dmezh,
Thanks for bringing this over from the AT&T thread. I've been on this for a couple of days now, an it has been flawless for me. Zero issues. It's my daily driver now.
And I want to emphasize to all users, the importance of your instructions regarding factory reset: on a major system update like this you have a big risk of system conflicts resulting in issues if you choose not to. It's a lot less work in the long run to just bite the bullet and do it now.
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Will I have to wait for every update or only beta updates?
romhaja said:
Will I have to wait for every update or only beta updates?
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You won't get any updates unless you manually flash them, or revert back to stock.
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albannotosska said:
Hello, I am currently on Sprint, latest official version(which is august patch, AQGL), so I should flash straight from Odin the Unlocked firmware and then sideload Oreo OTA?
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Since you are already on AQGL, you should be good to directly sideload the Oreo zip.
I have an Honor 7X and it has caused me incredible amount of stress and waste of time trying to get Oreo. I FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT.
I had been trying to use the software updater to check for Oreo for months and it always said I had the latest software - which isn't true. I also used Hi Suite to no avail. I just registered my phone with Huawei and it updated. I am not sure if your third phone is unregistered, but make an account with them and check. I wasted so much time, bricked my phone, paid for DC Unlocker, tried to flash Oreo stock etc... finally I have it the legitimate way.
Now, the next thing I would like to do is install an Oreo custom rom - but I am not paying more money to DC Unlocker. If anyone wants me account details for the DC Unlock to recover their bricked phone, I have 2 days left and will provide info.
ginoseg said:
I have an Honor 7X and it has caused me incredible amount of stress and waste of time trying to get Oreo. I FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT.
I had been trying to use the software updater to check for Oreo for months and it always said I had the latest software - which isn't true. I also used Hi Suite to no avail. I just registered my phone with Huawei and it updated. I am not sure if your third phone is unregistered, but make an account with them and check. I wasted so much time, bricked my phone, paid for DC Unlocker, tried to flash Oreo stock etc... finally I have it the legitimate way.
Now, the next thing I would like to do is install an Oreo custom rom - but I am not paying more money to DC Unlocker. If anyone wants me account details for the DC Unlock to recover their bricked phone, I have 2 days left and will provide info.
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we using Android 9 now you might as well jump right into that
dcraffam said:
we using Android 9 now you might as well jump right into that
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Don't recommend things you dont know about. Android 9 is still buggy, at least provide a bug list...
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I mean, I know of 2 really easy ways to update to oreo, it isn't very hard...
1. You can use hurupdater and download full ota of oreo and flash it
2. You can use firmware finder app and have it update through dns and whatnot
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Don't recommend things you dont know about. Android 9 is still buggy, at least provide a bug list...
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I mean, I know of 2 really easy ways to update to oreo, it isn't very hard...
1. You can use hurupdater and download full ota of oreo and flash it
2. You can use firmware finder app and have it update through dns and whatnot
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@crayonicle I wouldn't tell you nothing wrong like yo mama wouldn't ??
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@crayonicle I wouldn't tell you nothing wrong like yo mama wouldn't
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You actually cant stop mentioning/tagging me, can you? Replying to my messages are enough...
ginoseg said:
I have an Honor 7X and it has caused me incredible amount of stress and waste of time trying to get Oreo. I FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT.
I had been trying to use the software updater to check for Oreo for months and it always said I had the latest software - which isn't true. I also used Hi Suite to no avail. I just registered my phone with Huawei and it updated. I am not sure if your third phone is unregistered, but make an account with them and check. I wasted so much time, bricked my phone, paid for DC Unlocker, tried to flash Oreo stock etc... finally I have it the legitimate way.
Now, the next thing I would like to do is install an Oreo custom rom - but I am not paying more money to DC Unlocker. If anyone wants me account details for the DC Unlock to recover their bricked phone, I have 2 days left and will provide info.
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That looks reall promising.
Also my BL locked honor 7x has the ancient version B101 !! Thats the version which it comes with.
Tried several things and didn't managed it to update to oreo (Firmware FInder with DNS & Proxy, Factory reset, ...)
Your approach sound promising.
Did you register the phone on www.hihonor.com ?
When you register the phone, did you wait some time before checking for system update again?
Thank you
pOpY
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Don't recommend things you dont know about. Android 9 is still buggy, at least provide a bug list...
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I mean, I know of 2 really easy ways to update to oreo, it isn't very hard...
1. You can use hurupdater and download full ota of oreo and flash it
2. You can use firmware finder app and have it update through dns and whatnot
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Thanks for your suggestions!
I am also stuck @ B101 version since ages (12/2017).
1. hurupdater just works if BL is unlocked. I have no BL unlock and also will leave it as it is
2. This approach does'nt either! Have tested DNS & VPN method, the device is seeing the update but always states "Update Package error" (just from mind, did'nt remind me of the correct message)
Have tested this with several packages where FF always states that it is approved.
So the OPs approach seems maybe an solution/workaround.
The update was immediate after I registered. However, I have thought about the process I took.
I tried several times using various methods of updating to oreo... and finally I bricked the phone.
I then downloaded DC Unlocker and paid to unbrick the phone and tried to flash official stock rom for Oreo. It didn't work.
I then flashed official stock raught rom and the phone unbricked. I made an account with huawei and registered the phone. Immediately the update for oreo popped up.
My thoughts - either I was using a modified rom which the vendor installed and this prevented an update to oreo, or I just needed to register.
My advice - try registering an account with huawei and if you don't get an update, try flashing official stock rom with no modifications. Also make sure the stock rom is designed for your particular phone - I learnt the hard way and bricked the phone. But in the end, many hours later and 18 euros later I have Oreo.
Yes it true, Android Pie should be available soon - but I believe if you can't get Android 8, it's unlikely the phone will update to 9.
Huawei has made it very difficult for people with their restriction on unlocking bootloader - very very disappointed. My main phone is Huawei P20 Pro and I am very happy with it, but the Honor 7x is a potentially amazing phone... just disappointed with a few things. I would have kept the Honor 7x if the camera was a bit better and would have no problem in paying a bit more.
Best wishes guys. I still have access to DC Unlocker if anyone wants it - think it has a day left.
ginoseg said:
The update was immediate after I registered. However, I have thought about the process I took.
I tried several times using various methods of updating to oreo... and finally I bricked the phone.
I then downloaded DC Unlocker and paid to unbrick the phone and tried to flash official stock rom for Oreo. It didn't work.
I then flashed official stock raught rom and the phone unbricked. I made an account with huawei and registered the phone. Immediately the update for oreo popped up.
My thoughts - either I was using a modified rom which the vendor installed and this prevented an update to oreo, or I just needed to register.
My advice - try registering an account with huawei and if you don't get an update, try flashing official stock rom with no modifications. Also make sure the stock rom is designed for your particular phone - I learnt the hard way and bricked the phone. But in the end, many hours later and 18 euros later I have Oreo.
Yes it true, Android Pie should be available soon - but I believe if you can't get Android 8, it's unlikely the phone will update to 9.
Huawei has made it very difficult for people with their restriction on unlocking bootloader - very very disappointed. My main phone is Huawei P20 Pro and I am very happy with it, but the Honor 7x is a potentially amazing phone... just disappointed with a few things. I would have kept the Honor 7x if the camera was a bit better and would have no problem in paying a bit more.
Best wishes guys. I still have access to DC Unlocker if anyone wants it - think it has a day left.
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Thanks for all the info.
Will make an acount soon to test if it helps out.
If not, does DC-Unlocker unlocks BL?
What does this mean that you have access for one day.
Thank you
pOpY
popy2006 said:
Thanks for all the info.
Will make an acount soon to test if it helps out.
If not, does DC-Unlocker unlocks BL?
What does this mean that you have access for one day.
Thank you
pOpY
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DC Unlocker can potentially unlock the BL but I didn't pay for that. Yet anyway.
I paid for 3 days access to the software, and I have 1 day left. If you find that after registering your phone it does not update to oreo, and you want use it to flash official stock rom for your phone, let me know. I have 1 day left of using the software.
ginoseg said:
DC Unlocker can potentially unlock the BL but I didn't pay for that. Yet anyway.
I paid for 3 days access to the software, and I have 1 day left. If you find that after registering your phone it does not update to oreo, and you want use it to flash official stock rom for your phone, let me know. I have 1 day left of using the software.
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Thats nice! Will try registering soon and let you know.
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ginoseg said:
DC Unlocker can potentially unlock the BL but I didn't pay for that. Yet anyway.
I paid for 3 days access to the software, and I have 1 day left. If you find that after registering your phone it does not update to oreo, and you want use it to flash official stock rom for your phone, let me know. I have 1 day left of using the software.
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Have connected an Huawei id and sadly it doesnt show any updates.
Can you please guide me to unlock the BL with DC Unlocker -> should ill send you an PM?
Thanks a lot
pOpY
popy2006 said:
Thats nice! Will try registering soon and let you know.
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Have connected an Huawei id and sadly it doesnt show any updates.
Can you please guide me to unlock the BL with DC Unlocker -> should ill send you an PM?
Thanks a lot
pOpY
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I would suggest flashing stock rom first - what is your firmware? I am on BND-AL10
I am on BND-L21 modell and fiormware is BND-L21C432B101, its stock, never done anything regarding firmware (because it dont work .
How can i archive this?
Sorry not much experience with honor/huawei devices.
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I would suggest flashing stock rom first - what is your firmware? I am on BND-AL10
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I don't have a lot of time right now as I am heading out...
But download the exact stock Naught rom for you phone - very very important. Don't try Oreo as it won't work. The file should be an official version without any modifications.
I used this website: http://huawei-firmware.com/phone-list/huawei-honor-7x
Also, make sure it is the full OTA (should be about 1.65GB). The file is a zip. You will need to extract the update.app file from the zip.
The DC Unlocker software uses the update.app file from the zip.
Once you have download both the DC Unlocker and official stock rom as outlined above, connect your phone in fastboot mode and flash the update.app to the phone. You will then have the official stock rom. By the way, please back everything up on your phone - I would suggest to a computer.
Then register the phone with the Huawei with your ID and Oreo should download. I will PM you the login details for my DC Unlocker account. I can tell you now - it won't unlock the bootloader, I don't have enough credits for it. I just bought enough to unbrick the phone.
Finally, I can't take responsibility for anything - I am just telling you what I did when 1) I couldn't update to Oreo, 2) I had my phone bricked, and 3) I now have Oreo.
I hope it helps you and anyone else facing this issue.
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I am on BND-L21 modell and fiormware is BND-L21C432B101, its stock, never done anything regarding firmware (because it dont work .
How can i archive this?
Sorry not much experience with honor/huawei devices.
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I would suggest:
http://huawei-firmware.com/rom/huawei-honor-7x/bndl21/13837
But check 1) it's naught and 2) its the correct firmware for your current phone
Best wishes, I have PMed you my login code for the DC Unlocker
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I would suggest:
http://huawei-firmware.com/rom/huawei-honor-7x/bndl21/13837
But check 1) it's naught and 2) its the correct firmware for your current phone
Best wishes, I have PMed you my login code for the DC Unlocker
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Thanks alot for all!
at the bottom of the firmwarescreen there is "CUSTC432D001"
Didnt find any full FW with this Cust String.
Is the one you mentioned the correct one?
Thanks a lot
WHen this work you will receive beer from me
popy2006 said:
I am on BND-L21 modell and fiormware is BND-L21C432B101, its stock, never done anything regarding firmware (because it dont work .
How can i archive this?
Sorry not much experience with honor/huawei devices.
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popy2006 said:
Thanks alot for all!
at the bottom of the firmwarescreen there is "CUSTC432D001"
Didnt find any full FW with this Cust String.
Is the one you mentioned the correct one?
Thanks a lot
WHen this work you will receive beer from me
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To be honest, I don't know which one would be suitable for your phone. I made my guess based on the fact that you have a BND-L21 model. Also I was looking out for "FullOTA-MF" rom and also one which I think is Naught.
These are the main factors which I took into account which got my phone unbricked and using the official stock rom rather than a custom one which the vendor modified before I bought it. I have doubled checked, you have about 23 hours with the DC Unlocker to play around...
By the way, you extract the update file from the zip, that is the only file you'll need from the zip
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To be honest, I don't know which one would be suitable for your phone. I made my guess based on the fact that you have a BND-L21 model. Also I was looking out for "FullOTA-MF" rom and also one which I think is Naught.
These are the main factors which I took into account which got my phone unbricked and using the official stock rom rather than a custom one which the vendor modified before I bought it. I have doubled checked, you have about 23 hours with the DC Unlocker to play around...
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Thanks a lot, wil try asap and report back!
popy2006 said:
That looks reall promising.
Also my BL locked honor 7x has the ancient version B101 !! Thats the version which it comes with.
Tried several things and didn't managed it to update to oreo (Firmware FInder with DNS & Proxy, Factory reset, ...)
Your approach sound promising.
Did you register the phone on www.hihonor.com ?
When you register the phone, did you wait some time before checking for system update again?
Thank you
pOpY
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Thanks for your suggestions!
I am also stuck @ B101 version since ages (12/2017).
1. hurupdater just works if BL is unlocked. I have no BL unlock and also will leave it as it is
2. This approach does'nt either! Have tested DNS & VPN method, the device is seeing the update but always states "Update Package error" (just from mind, did'nt remind me of the correct message)
Have tested this with several packages where FF always states that it is approved.
So the OPs approach seems maybe an solution/workaround.
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Yeah, youre right.