MLA -L03 root & recovery? - Huawei Nova/Nova Plus Questions & Answers

Hello, I've had no luck finding any information regarding unlocking the bootloader and rooting the Nova Plus MLA-L03. I called Huawei international support and they said only Huawei Canada can support me, and they said no we can't help you with either of those things. Has anyone using this model had any success?

Hi...im in quebec with mla-l03 and only thing i did is get the bootloader unlock code from Emui....its been 2 months i have my fhone now and...didnt do nothing to it ...its still genuine...
Not enaugh infos for our particular model yet so.... wait til march,we will get a stable nougat/emui5 OTA

I hope we get the upgrade to nougat that would be great, and maybe it will take care of the "OK Google" hotword issue I'm having. Are you able to use the ok Google hotword on your device? Can you tell me the email address of the place that sent you the bootloader unlock code? Thanks!
virusdunil said:
Hi...im in quebec with mla-l03 and only thing i did is get the bootloader unlock code from Emui....its been 2 months i have my fhone now and...didnt do nothing to it ...its still genuine...
Not enaugh infos for our particular model yet so.... wait til march,we will get a stable nougat/emui5 OTA
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Hi...i have disabled google...via applications...
We will have it in march so...be patient hehe
For the unlock code search fo it in google by tiping...huawei emui bootloader unlock...its on emui official website
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For the bootloader unlock...try this... https://hwid5.vmall.com/CAS/portal/
i was on my cell and its a PITA copy/paste link hahaha

Awesome, thank you so much!! :good:
virusdunil said:
Hi...i have disabled google...via applications...
We will have it in march so...be patient hehe
For the unlock code search fo it in google by tiping...huawei emui bootloader unlock...its on emui official website
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For the bootloader unlock...try this... https://hwid5.vmall.com/CAS/portal/
i was on my cell and its a PITA copy/paste link hahaha
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Link is no longer valid, can you repost?

But why Unlock your mla-l03 ? theres no root/rom available yet for our devices except real nice themes so,i wouldnt bother trying to play in unlocking or root with a great chance of failingor worse brick your beloved Nova :crying:
Anyway...here ya go... Its on this page...you'll have to create a huawei account
just below the search bar
http://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/hwdownload/download
or
http double slash emui dot huawei dot com/en/plugin/hwdownload/download
i too,at the beginning when i got the nova plus,i immediately searched on the web fo infos about unblocking and rooting and roms but,the phone is ''yet too young'' and theres really a lack of information especially for MLA-L03...and its still the same today...
and huawei are wise enaugh to prevent wrong flashing...the updated nougat's package must match the exact numbers on your device...if theres a difference in the numbers sequence,it will fail to upgrade....
i think the best way to upgrade is....wait for the real one....It may be long to arrive but,will hopefully will have no bugs that some are experiencing with the beta that have been release elsewhere

I was running MLA-L03 C654B140 on my ont fido Nova Plus and i used to FF to grab the MLA-L03 C578B302 Nougat ota update and it installed with no issue through the stock updated app with FF proxy. Non rooted with locked bootloader. So some version switching is possible with ota upgrades. Phone is flawless amd much faster on Android 7 / Emui 5 and all my data was intact including settings like usual ota.

Rymcbc said:
I was running MLA-L03 C654B140 on my ont fido Nova Plus and i used to FF to grab the MLA-L03 C578B302 Nougat ota update and it installed with no issue through the stock updated app with FF proxy. Non rooted with locked bootloader. So some version switching is possible with ota upgrades. Phone is flawless amd much faster on Android 7 / Emui 5 and all my data was intact including settings like usual ota.
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sorry to revive a thread but i lost my updater app, did you aswell? because i can nolonger update my phone even when downloading the new update through FF

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sorry to revive a thread but i lost my updater app, did you aswell? because i can nolonger update my phone even when downloading the new update through FF
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Ya it's gone in all the releases I've used to date of Nougat, I use ff to dl the firmware then install from sd via the three button update route. Works easy enough till a final release of Nougat for my phone is released. Still eagerly awaiting the Huawei announced roll back app coming soon to go back to MM myself unless the final version has mirror link included. But as of yet even my lg g5 lost the capability when upgraded to 7.0 ota. Maybe it's in the 7.1.1 if we ever see that.

virusdunil said:
Hi...im in quebec with mla-l03 and only thing i did is get the bootloader unlock code from Emui....its been 2 months i have my fhone now and...didnt do nothing to it ...its still genuine...
Not enaugh infos for our particular model yet so.... wait til march,we will get a stable nougat/emui5 OTA
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Hey bro, canadian mla-l03 here, how the heck do I get an app drawer, or get a 3rd party launcher to stick on this phone? Picked it up last night. No idea how to get an app drawer. Was going to upgrade to Nougat but I read your post in another thread saying you dont reccomend it, but I read on Nougat at least theres a choice for app drawer?

No app drawer on MM,only on Nougat...For the other laucher,by default,you have to set it in settings,APP/SETTINGS
im using ADW2 launcher since my phone got broken (updated via FF damnit! )
You can upgrade to Nougat but dont do it with FF firmware (or others way)
Only good way is to do it when the phone tells you theres an update (official OTA)

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Where is the Nougat update for L29C636?

So i am now starting to get extremely frustrated with Huaweis support teams and the lack of information on here. I have been waiting for a nougat update since the betas last December came out and still nothing. I watch every device model of the mate8 get this update except the model i have listed in the title. Even the L09C636... so where the update for the dual sim L29? and why are there basically no useful threads for it?
I have tried unlocking the bootloader to install the last beta build i have downloaded because it wont install with the official update app. The emui site that is listed all over the mate8 forum keeps telling me that i have not been signed into my huawei ID for more then 14 days when in reality, it has been for almost 2 months now. Im tired of waiting and once again huaweis support is useless in this respect even though they have a whole official page dedicated to unlocking the bootloader.
So I am here with a last ditch effort to finally enjoy this phone. I really want to keep it becasue its had the best battery life on any phone ive tested of late, and its super fast and snappy. Im just picky on software updates becasue like most of you. I like to be as up to date as possible.
Please if you have any info or sites that can help me out with this issue put something in the comments, it would be greatly appreciated.
also im in canada if that has anything to do with my problems, because this is the Asian model of the device.
Same problem. Always waiting for Nougat...
Sent from my BTV-W09
Me too! im waiting for L29C185...
ronnieb133 said:
So i am now starting to get extremely frustrated with Huaweis support teams and the lack of information on here. I have been waiting for a nougat update since the betas last December came out and still nothing. I watch every device model of the mate8 get this update except the model i have listed in the title. Even the L09C636... so where the update for the dual sim L29? and why are there basically no useful threads for it?
I have tried unlocking the bootloader to install the last beta build i have downloaded because it wont install with the official update app. The emui site that is listed all over the mate8 forum keeps telling me that i have not been signed into my huawei ID for more then 14 days when in reality, it has been for almost 2 months now. Im tired of waiting and once again huaweis support is useless in this respect even though they have a whole official page dedicated to unlocking the bootloader.
So I am here with a last ditch effort to finally enjoy this phone. I really want to keep it becasue its had the best battery life on any phone ive tested of late, and its super fast and snappy. Im just picky on software updates becasue like most of you. I like to be as up to date as possible.
Please if you have any info or sites that can help me out with this issue put something in the comments, it would be greatly appreciated.
also im in canada if that has anything to do with my problems, because this is the Asian model of the device.
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If all works perfectly, why do you are frustrated?
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Grandcru99 said:
If all works perfectly, why do you are frustrated?
Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29
It wasn't working perfectly at all, I only just installed the nougat update yesterday by the Huawei firmware finder app and proxy. The page for the official firmware thread on here hasn't been updated yet to show the new b521 build, it's still on the b321 and below with dead links.
But I digress I found what I was looking for finally even if jumping through hoops to get it and being the last device model to do so.
I'm just happy to finally be running nougat
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ronnieb133 said:
Grandcru99 said:
If all works perfectly, why do you are frustrated?
Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29
It wasn't working perfectly at all, I only just installed the nougat update yesterday by the Huawei firmware finder app and proxy. The page for the official firmware thread on here hasn't been updated yet to show the new b521 build, it's still on the b321 and below with dead links.
But I digress I found what I was looking for finally even if jumping through hoops to get it and being the last device model to do so.
I'm just happy to finally be running nougat
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i feel equally frustrated as well. Have been waiting for so long while other variants already got the update. Finally can't wait any longer and install the B521 via the firmware finder as well.
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Me too on c636 b521 beta, everyday refresh the system update for stable version and keep disappointed
Many variant already with stable version, where is my c636
Same here C636 is bad really and always delay in updates....
MohamedNBELAL said:
Same here C636 is bad really and always delay in updates....
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Yeah C636 is lagging behind big time all the time.
Hi there
It's so outrageous that we don't have Nougat for C636.
Someone should post a message in twitter or social media on Huawei's pages... Maybe the Singapore one as the C636 is the Asian model.
Though there are a couple of Nougat betas... We still don't have a stable version and we are way past Q1 2017 which was when Huawei said the Mate 8 would be updated...
https://www.pc-tablet.co.in/huawei-...-existing-smartphones-starting-q1-2017/53526/
I have a mate 8 l29c636 and I got several ota updates. the latest being b563.
Update B858
trd_jzx100 said:
I have a mate 8 l29c636 and I got several ota updates. the latest being b563.
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My B585 update came today
federalprisoner said:
My B585 update came today
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tell me what battery life is like. so we should be expecting this soon
hamta993 said:
Me too! im waiting for L29C185...
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If u update your phone to L29C185B200 u will get the B560 Android 7.0 update automatically .... i got it 1 months ago and now I'm on B580 ....
iamSHANTO said:
If u update your phone to L29C185B200 u will get the B560 Android 7.0 update automatically .... i got it 1 months ago and now I'm on B580 ....
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that is weird!!
i about 1 months ago B560!!
for now i'm trying from system update or hisuite and says you are You're using the latest version of the official!
even i'm try from dload method but this also not working...
"sorry for bad english"
iamSHANTO said:
If u update your phone to L29C185B200 u will get the B560 Android 7.0 update automatically .... i got it 1 months ago and now I'm on B580 ....
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hamta993 said:
that is weird!!
i about 1 months ago B560!!
for now i'm trying from system update or hisuite and says you are You're using the latest version of the official!
even i'm try from dload method but this also not working...
"sorry for bad english"
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I'm still on NXT L29C636B193...
I haven't done anything to it manually...
I've been worried there was chance I may break something... I've heard someone with L29 C636 upgrade manually to Nougat and then do a factory reset only to break it... And then be forced to root it... I want to continue using banking apps so I haven't risked it yet....
Hopefully I'll be updated via OTA to Nougat... Since I'm becoming a little restless...
Also have you manually updated at all? I've been on B193 since day one with no updates...
U can update your phone by firmware finder app ...
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My B585 update came today
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Hey man what kind of theme u use ... the black in background is perfect ... please let me know man .... thanks in advance
Apad121 said:
I'm still on NXT L29C636B193...
I haven't done anything to it manually...
I've been worried there was chance I may break something... I've heard someone with L29 C636 upgrade manually to Nougat and then do a factory reset only to break it... And then be forced to root it... I want to continue using banking apps so I haven't risked it yet....
Hopefully I'll be updated via OTA to Nougat... Since I'm becoming a little restless...
Also have you manually updated at all? I've been on B193 since day one with no updates...
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lucky you!
yes i updated manually from B180 to B320 and B320 to B560 and just now i'm updating from B560 to B580 by using system update (its my first time!!!) in this link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/nxt-l29c185b580-frimware-t3595441
also before mate 8, i had sony and samsungs phone and updated manually a lot
but yes! its so risky.
I just upgraded via firmware finder to l29c636b585. Went smoothly.

US Tablet User - Can I get to Nougat?

Hi all, I'm a US user with W09 and would like to get it to Nougat - I have read the entire "Update to EMUI 5.0" thread and there appeared to be several possible routes, but most were regarding the European version.
I have a US Wi-Fi model and have no allegiance in keeping it a US one, if there's a way to remove the regional aspect to gain access to the update (BETA or otherwise).
I would greatly appreciate if someone who has some experience with or is very confident of the correct path would shed some light for me.
Thank you!
Have you tried update via Firmware Finder? Witch firmware version do you have now?
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33adi said:
Have you tried update via Firmware Finder? Witch firmware version do you have now?
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I've just finished reading the entire thread linked above that mentions that method a number of times, so I'm certainly familiar with it, but haven't tried it because sprinkled throughout that thread are plenty of issues encountered. Also, there's no mention of US hardware/firmware specific instructions.
I'm on W09 as mentioned in the OP - thanks for the reply!
Install Firmware Finder from Playstore and post a screenshot with firmwares that appear there.
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33adi said:
Install Firmware Finder from Playstore and post a screenshot with firmwares that appear there.
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I'm away from my tablet at the moment but will do later on when I get home.
We will see after that what we can do. I have updated my tablet to Nougat, but I have BTV-DL09 (4G European version).
To change region I think you have to unlock bootloader.
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33adi said:
We will see after that what we can do. I have updated my tablet to Nougat, but I have BTV-DL09 (4G European version).
To change region I think you have to unlock bootloader.
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Here's what's in firmware finder @33adi
What's the advantage to switching from US to EU roms? I unlocked, rooted, enabled 5ghz band for wifi, and now only need nougurt but much like the original poster not sure the best route.
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gaidin43 said:
What's the advantage to switching from US to EU roms? I unlocked, rooted, enabled 5ghz band for wifi, and now only need nougurt but much like the original poster not sure the best route.
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The advantage of removing the US stock rom is that the European one has a beta available that is very stable. My thread is seeking someone who's confident of the steps to 1st going European & 2nd installing nougat once there, as there was some debate of complexity to doing even that.
I've been through exactly what you are wanting to do @dutchdoggs54 . Unfortunately I can't tell you step by step how I got to where I'm at.
I was on W09128BXXX out of the box . Read the topic that you have linked in your first post and decided to do it using firmware finder to force the update to Nougat as they described. It actually went very well and Nougat worked great with the exception of Bluetooth not working.
I have to say during the upgrade when it booted into recovery and it was TWRP I was concerned. Believe it had an error but it worked and replaced TWRP as I recall with a stock recovery.
So after all that I decided I wanted my tablet branded as a BTV-W09C100B006. Below is the topic where a member thought they bricked their tablet.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-m3/how-to/bricked-m3-btv-w09-t3612699
They were given directions to download the Full update package for the version I just mentioned.
This member got their tablet working again and in the process found that 5Ghz wifi is enabled on C100B006 by default.
That was the main reason I rooted my tablet.
I followed the directions knowing I force install a different version of Nougat from your link.
Downloaded the full version software and dropped it in the dload folder on my US tablet and did the upgrade.
Tablet rebooted and shortly after it rebooted again going to recovery (I tried may times to boot). Don't recall the error but after I unlocked my bootloader again it reset the tablet and I was able to access it again. I did relock the bootloader so I can see updates without any problems after that.
In the end I got what I was after. My tablet shows as a BTV-W09C100B006 and can check for updates.
5Ghz wifi is enabled by default. As I said I relocked the bootloader so I'm not rooted. Overall it's works so well I'll wait for Nougat to get released and then do the official upgrade. After the scare of booting to recovery it was worth every nervous minute of it.
Try to talk to OP from this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/...-root-t3374068
Maybe he can make this app available to Mediapad M3, then changing OEMINFO will be easy.
I posted a question there.
No luck
Ok, so I tried following @Samavb's great instructions and guidance in the other thread last night. Made it all the way to the point where he says to install 009 from the Huawei website - got it downloaded and loaded up on the tablet only to find that it wouldn't install because the 009 file on the website is BTV-DL09 not the BTV-W09 version a US tablet would need.
So I got frustrated and tried installing the B301 build that appeared on firmware finder when I was on the W09-006 build...this was nougat and was cool but no keyboard and the play store wouldn't install anything, so I was forced to revert back to 006.
So, long story short, hours of work have confirmed that there doesn't appear to be a way to get a US tablet to fully functional Nougat at the moment. If there was a 009 or 010 build like Samavb mentions for the US model, maybe it would work, but those aren't anywhere to be found - firmware finder, russian site he mentions or otherwise.
So, I'll happily sit on 006 and wait for a US OTA update. That is unless anyone can tell me exactly how to make this US model into a European model.
Same boat as original poster. US w09 on build c128b003. Firmware finder just finds the same version. Anyone know when there might be a us version update released. I thought it was supposed to be may so have been waiting patiently.....but may is over.
dr_pepper said:
Same boat as original poster. US w09 on build c128b003. Firmware finder just finds the same version. Anyone know when there might be a us version update released. I thought it was supposed to be may so have been waiting patiently.....but may is over.
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In Firmware Finder select the menu in the top left corner. (3 bars)
Right below your model number, select change model and enter BTV-W09C100 and then search.
You should see B301 and it's a full OTA. However, as I understand it this is just a beta/test release.
Only issue I had with it, bluetooth didn't work. Seeing as how I don't use it, didn't bother me.
I highly recommend you fall back to the other topic about forcing the upgrade to Nougat.
Only difference from my tablet and yours. I was on C128B002. I had already rooted and couldn't get that update.
Also US 64gb version here and hoping for an update to Nougat and EM5. Would love to see it!
Huawei have been quite attentive for updates in other markets which is great. Too bad the non-LTE version in US doesn't get the same love.
Buying this tablet was a roll of the dice for me, banking on the hope that Huawei would be attentive to software updates (for all markets) and custom ROMs could serve as back up/enjoyment. This tablet has solid hardware and with another launcher it is decent.
Sadly, my experiment to try out a non-Nexus device without the latest (or close to pure) Android version is coming to an end. The last M3 sold on Swappa went for around $300.
johninsf said:
Also US 64gb version here and hoping for an update to Nougat and EM5. Would love to see it!
Huawei have been quite attentive for updates in other markets which is great. Too bad the non-LTE version in US doesn't get the same love.
Buying this tablet was a roll of the dice for me, banking on the hope that Huawei would be attentive to software updates (for all markets) and custom ROMs could serve as back up/enjoyment. This tablet has solid hardware and with another launcher it is decent.
Sadly, my experiment to try out a non-Nexus device without the latest (or close to pure) Android version is coming to an end. The last M3 sold on Swappa went for around $300.
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I just updated the firmware finder app and it now shows the full ota for nougat. It wasn't found until I updated the app.
purple lady said:
I just updated the firmware finder app and it now shows the full ota for nougat. It wasn't found until I updated the app.
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Excellent and great news! Are you in the US and have the wifi only version?
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Excellent and great news! Are you in the US and have the wifi only version?
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Yep.
Thanks Purple Lady!
Too anyone in this thread, I want to install the latest version available in Firmware Finder.
When I select download, I get 3 file choices. Which should I pick to download then what are the steps to update? Please point me to the best post to reference as there are a few.
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Thanks Purple Lady!
Too anyone in this thread, I want to install the latest version available in Firmware Finder.
When I select download, I get 3 file choices. Which should I pick to download then what are the steps to update? Please point me to the best post to reference as there are a few.
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from what i gather. if you're going from MM to Nougat, you need to install the Full OTA. for that, there are 2 files, you will need both of them. from there, i'm not sure.

Mate 9 MHA-L09C316

Hi Guys
Just picked my new Huawei mate 9. So far so good..
But i have an issue with updates. My version is MHA-L09C316B150. Im checking for updates but the update system says i have the latest version.. I checked on this thread that the oreo update is out. Will i be able to update my phone to the MHA-L09 version listed here?
Also can someone explain what the C316 is? I see there is C33, C632 etc
Just to add, my device has the last security update from Jan 2017.. Wtf.. Why has no further updates been done..
Value after C in build number is region/localization.
List of known regions is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/regions-mate-9-region-codes-t3555086
But I didn't find C316.
Where are you from? Is your phone selling in stores or you got it from mobile operator by contract?
You can see available stock ROMs for your phone in Firmware Finder. Enter model MHA-L09C316 in search.
I did it, but FF did not find anything about your region. There are two options: stock ROMs for C316 are existing, but FF does not know where are they. Or Huawei did not post them to HiCloud.
If I have had phone with rare region, I will rebrand it to more popular region. It is too hard process for newbie. You have to read about unlock bootloader, TWRP, patched recovery, different models and regions. But staying on region C316 you may not receive any update even. By my experience, Huawei updates popular regions and does not care operator's versions.
As alternative you can ask provider (if phone by contract), write to Huawei or wait for update.
@ 5[Strogino] Thanks for feedback
Im from South Africa and yes the phone is on contract. Network is Vodacom which is part of Vodafone.. I dont understand why this stupid network didnt issue the international region as most phones come with European software installed or even middle east areas. I agree with you, i will have to rebrand my device. I have done flashing on samsung and LG phones but this is my first Huawei.. will read up on some posts and attempt.
was trying to update with Huawei updater 2.0 and hisuite, no luck.. gives me no internet connection error.. tried editing hosts file too but no luck
Finally managed to to install Android 8 and rebrand my device to europe firmware.. testing now.
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Finally managed to to install Android 8 and rebrand my device to europe firmware.. testing now.
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Good, but notice that Oreo is beta yet
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Good, but notice that Oreo is beta yet
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I havent used Oreo before but i assume this is official. OS is working well
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I havent used Oreo before but i assume this is official. OS is working well
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It's an official beta, but still a beta.
Oreo for Mate 9 should arrive in December or January for everyone.
Right now you can only install beta by applying in Huaweis beta app, or cheat and use Hwota as you did
It's a very stable beta.
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It's an official beta, but still a beta.
Oreo for Mate 9 should arrive in December or January for everyone.
Right now you can only install beta by applying in Huaweis beta app, or cheat and use Hwota as you did
It's a very stable beta.
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Ok good to know.
the software is very good and stable. I have had not crashes or lag.
But i do miss some features thats available on LG G5.. Always on display, double tap on screen to wake or sleep and day dream.. very impressed with battery thou
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Finally managed to to install Android 8 and rebrand my device to europe firmware.. testing now.
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Hi. I have the exact same phone. Please provide me with the steps you used to do this.
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Hi. I have the exact same phone. Please provide me with the steps you used to do this.
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Don't flash using hwota or rebrand. Use firmware finder and download the updated C316 android 8 firmware
Huawei finally updating phones from SA

new firmware Versions in "Firmwarefinder for Huawei"

Hi,
I have an Huawei P10 Plus Dual SIM VKY-L29C636 with the current running Firmware VKY-L29C636B172
The last update was in November 2017 since then I don't get any new Updates displayed in the settings.
I downloaded the App "Firmwarefinder for Huawei" and it shows me the following newer Firmware Versions:
VKY-L29C636B210
VKY-L29C636B211
Does anyone use this new Versions?
Should I update to one of this new Versions?
Just check firmware access see if you approved to update. My FF already shows B301 which is Oreo but denied access when checking it.
Depends where you live. I got tge same phone and I don't have access to download and update.
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Hi,
I have an Huawei P10 Plus Dual SIM VKY-L29C636 with the current running Firmware VKY-L29C636B172
The last update was in November 2017 since then I don't get any new Updates displayed in the settings.
I downloaded the App "Firmwarefinder for Huawei" and it shows me the following newer Firmware Versions:
VKY-L29C636B210
VKY-L29C636B211
Does anyone use this new Versions?
Should I update to one of this new Versions?
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The latest model is 211 and you can install it via HWOTA. I don't know anyone using this version. But probably there were no changes after all. Only simple performance tweaks. Otherwise software already stable.
For me latest firmware is 321 however says not authorised to download it..
I've installed the new Version VKY-L29C636B212
It has the Android Security Patches from January 2018
The first thing I discovered, that the phone runs a lot smoother, espacally when scrolling websides in Firefox.
The secound thing I discovered, is that the phone has more free ram, old Version round about 3,6GB, the B212 has 4,5GB free ram.
This are the first impressions, if i discover more, I let you know.
meeven said:
I've installed the new Version VKY-L29C636B212
It has the Android Security Patches from January 2018
The first thing I discovered, that the phone runs a lot smoother, espacally when scrolling websides in Firefox.
The secound thing I discovered, is that the phone has more free ram, old Version round about 3,6GB, the B212 has 4,5GB free ram.
This are the first impressions, if i discover more, I let you know.
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You download full OTA or OTA?
I did the Full OTA, but be carefull there are 2 Versions!
The Version with "PV" didn't work and almost bricked my Phone. I had to load an older Version thru recovery to get it back working.
The Version "FullOTA-MF" is working fine, I only had to wipe the cache and make an Factorydefault after updating, because the phone was in
a boot loop.
My Phone is running fine with the Version 212 and has now a way better Batterylife :good:
meeven said:
I did the Full OTA, but be carefull there are 2 Versions!
The Version with "PV" didn't work and almost bricked my Phone. I had to load an older Version thru recovery to get it back working.
The Version "FullOTA-MF" is working fine, I only had to wipe the cache and make an Factorydefault after updating, because the phone was in
a boot loop.
My Phone is running fine with the Version 212 and has now a way better Batterylife :good:
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You upgrade from what version go 212?
jsheng007 said:
You upgrade from what version go 212?
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There's two 212. Both nougat but the PV will be a rollback firmware from oreo if you need it.
chubbs75 said:
There's two 212. Both nougat but the PV will be a rollback firmware from oreo if you need it.
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That's mean I am on 172, if I want update to 212 I should use the one without PV? Sorry if I asking too many questions
Rollback firmware means what version to what version? 360 to 212?
jsheng007 said:
That's mean I am on 172, if I want update to 212 I should use the one without PV? Sorry if I asking too many questions
Rollback firmware means what version to what version? 360 to 212?
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Yes use the normal full ota.
Rollback from 360(oreo) to 212(nougat) in case you need to.
chubbs75 said:
Yes use the normal full ota.
Rollback from 360(oreo) to 212(nougat) in case you need to.
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Okay..I get my IMEI approved already for the one withoit PV, so for upgrading we use FullOTA-MF, rollback we use FULLOTA-MF-PV....
Thanks chubbs, btw you get approval from Huawei already?
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Okay..I get my IMEI approved already for the one withoit PV, so for upgrading we use FullOTA-MF, rollback we use FULLOTA-MF-PV....
Thanks chubbs, btw you get approval from Huawei already?
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Correct.
No approval yet..
chubbs75 said:
Correct.
No approval yet..
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Yesterday my Phone was not approved. I looked in FirmwareFinder today and my Phone is now approved :good:
So should I update to Oreo thru FirmwareFinder or should I wait a day or two?
The normal Huawei Update says in the moment there is no Update.
meeven said:
Yesterday my Phone was not approved. I looked in FirmwareFinder today and my Phone is now approved :good:
So should I update to Oreo thru FirmwareFinder or should I wait a day or two?
The normal Huawei Update says in the moment there is no Update.
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Ota would come from your Huawei updater in over a week or so. Just update it if you authorised.
Now I have Updated to Oreo :good:
Everything works fine, I have only one question:
The Phone is using the Treble Project (see screenshot).
Why is there only one partition, does this mean that fast Updates are not working?
meeven said:
Now I have Updated to Oreo :good:
Everything works fine, I have only one question:
The Phone is using the Treble Project (see screenshot).
Why is there only one partition, does this mean that fast Updates are not working?
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You have to have 3 partition for treble.. And even tho Huawei said p10 plus supports treble it's not the case. Or maybe need to do full factory reset so new firmware will partition correctly im not sure

Android 8 and EMUI 8 coming very soon

Hello guys... Just want to tell you.. New and big update is coming soon.. Its android 8 and emui 8..
When exactly i have no idea but all what i can do is showing you what will it bring to us...
Enjoy waiting and hope to enjoy the update very soon ???
I did see it on Firmware Finder
Installation not approved
So sad that firmware finder doesnt have the capabilities to flash firmwares that is not approved for installation anymore unlike its previous version. (which is good either way to prevent people from bricking their devices). But since that I've been waiting the approval for april/may security updates on my P10 for 2 months now even it has been released on FF. Now the nova 2 plus has the oreo update but its not yet approved to be installed.
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So sad that firmware finder doesnt have the capabilities to flash firmwares that is not approved for installation anymore unlike its previous version. (which is good either way to prevent people from bricking their devices). But since that I've been waiting the approval for april/may security updates on my P10 for 2 months now even it has been released on FF. Now the nova 2 plus has the oreo update but its not yet approved to be installed.
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Ur right but its still not out yet bcs its still in testing... I think in less than a month it will be out for everyone
And there is still an update before the android 8..
crazylife said:
Ur right but its still not out yet bcs its still in testing... I think in less than a month it will be out for everyone
And there is still an update before the android 8..
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Last update before android 8 was released yesterday ???
Android 8 is on door now
Nova 2 plus model BAC L21 will get oreo good news
nova 2 plus model BAC l21 will get oreo from july to end of september
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Confirmed from Huawei representative
What about PIC-LX9 Nova 2 - when will it get android 8?

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