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Unable to debrand Huawei Nova

Hi everybody,
this is my first post so please forgive any "incorrect habit" might come out of this post.
My situation is the following: I bought a Huawei Nova smartphone about a week ago. It comes with Vodafone brand and the complete build model is CAN-L01C02B130CUSTC02D014.
I read lots of forum posts and blogs over the web and what I learned is that:
- L01 means single sim;
- C02 means that is branded Vodafone;
- B130 is the firmware version;
- CUSTC02D014 is the custom build with the debug version.
I want to debrand my smartphone (without unlocking or rooting it, if possible) so I downloaded FirmwareFinder and, from there, I fetched every firmware compatible with CAN-L01 following to my build model (made on 2016-09-14). Unfortunately, I was not able to install any of those firmwares (very strange).
Given the above-mentioned information, here are my questions:
1 - is it possible to debrand my smartphone without unlocking and rooting?
2 - is it really possible that every firmware made after mine (on 2016-09-14) failed to install?
3 - how can I pick a compatible firmware?
4 - someone wrote that before installing a more recent firmware, one must debrand by downgrading and then (only then) update the firmware itself. Is it true?
Thank you very much,
Valerio

Hi there,
I will move your thread in the correct forum dedicated to Huawei Nova/Nova Plus Questions & Answers for more relevant answers.
Good luck

For your case you have to find a full update.app and to flash it via the tree buttons method

bluesmoothie said:
For your case you have to find a full update.app and to flash it via the tree buttons method
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Like him i want debrand my nova but it's not working... How find full firmware (update app) ?

bluesmoothie said:
For your case you have to find a full update.app and to flash it via the tree buttons method
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Ok so I need tofind a full update, but I am not able to do it on FirmwareFinder...I guess I have to wait for it a little bit...but (knowing that I have CAN-L01C02 build model) do you think I can install a CAN-L01C432 firmware when it comes out?
Thank you for your help.

russovalerio said:
Ok so I need tofind a full update, but I am not able to do it on FirmwareFinder...I guess I have to wait for it a little bit...but (knowing that I have CAN-L01C02 build model) do you think I can install a CAN-L01C432 firmware when it comes out?
Thank you for your help.
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Yes, we need full firmware, on FF it's only Update... But the question it's when they out the full firmware :/

Astroks said:
Yes, we need full firmware, on FF it's only Update... But the question it's when they out the full firmware :/
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Unfortunately, full Nougat firmware is for CAN-L11...anyone k ows a better place to look for full firmware?

russovalerio said:
Unfortunately, full Nougat firmware is for CAN-L11...anyone k ows a better place to look for full firmware?
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Yes, but Currently nobody has full firmware, even CAN-L11, i think.
http://www.stechguide.com/update-huawei-nova-to-android-nougat/

Astroks said:
Yes, but Currently nobody has full firmware, even CAN-L11, i think.
http://www.stechguide.com/update-huawei-nova-to-android-nougat/
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Too bad there is no full firmware yet...do you think the official release of Nougat will come out as full or OTA?

Full please!

merlin21 said:
Full please!
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I hope so!

Here you can find full and ota's.
just insert your model and click on Поиск and you will find a list of ota and full firmware for your model number =)

Vinnom said:
Here you can find full and ota's.
just insert your model and click on Поиск and you will find a list of ota and full firmware for your model number =)
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Full only for c900 ? :/ In C33 can i install it ?

Astroks said:
Full only for c900 ? :/ In C33 can i install it ?
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I think that is better not to install it using the three button method. If you going to do it, at least have a nandroid backup, assuming you unlocked your bootloader and installed the twrp.
One other way to try, requires a unlocked bootloader too, huawei extract tool and then flash system.img and boot.img at least.
I linked the source, but Idk if it is going to work and requeries courage to do this :/
Edit: sadly, wait for the official upgrad is the most safer thing to do right now

Vinnom said:
I think that is better not to install it using the three button method. If you going to do it, at least have a nandroid backup, assuming you unlocked your bootloader and installed the twrp.
One other way to try, requires a unlocked bootloader too, huawei extract tool and then flash system.img and boot.img at least.
I linked the source, but Idk if it is going to work and requeries courage to do this :/
Edit: sadly, wait for the official upgrad is the most safer thing to do right now
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I will wait :/ But it's crazy... Why only for C900 ?! xD

Astroks said:
I will wait :/ But it's crazy... Why only for C900 ?! xD
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I can tell for sure, but from the changelogs I read, it seems it is a test build or something like that. I could open it with dsixda and will try to flash as soon I unlock the bootloader but I'm waiting to get the code.

Vinnom said:
Here you can find full and ota's.
just insert your model and click on Поиск and you will find a list of ota and full firmware for your model number =)
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Thank you so much for the link! I think it should go flawlessly as long as it is compatible with CAN-L01 (and it actually is). The only thing that stops is that it is a test build...maybe I'll wait the official release too.

Vinnom said:
I can tell for sure, but from the changelogs I read, it seems it is a test build or something like that. I could open it with dsixda and will try to flash as soon I unlock the bootloader but I'm waiting to get the code.
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https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/detail

Astroks said:
https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/detail
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I stil have to wait 2 more days. I don't wanna pay any app to get the unlock code and I tried already to get it officially, but I don't have 14 days with my huawei account yet

Vinnom said:
I stil have to wait 2 more days. I don't wanna pay any app to get the unlock code and I tried already to get it officially, but I don't have 14 days with my huawei account yet
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They gave it to me automatically

Nova Plus MLA.....

Is it possible, to open a thread for the Nova Plus MLA-LXX only?
Root, firmwareupdates , etc.

i think its a good idea...im in canada /rogers with mla-l03...and not much here for our version

Not rooted ( yet ) but got the unlock code, me too
have the code, yet not used, all my other mobiles ihave rooted

Like i said...our device is a one pretty young...birth in september so...theres no rush to "enter the dragon" :angel:
But very anxious to try nouEmui

i have tried the unlock code, and it works, but i have relocked it.....

I've the MLA-L11 too. would be awsome to have a working TWRP , no use in getting bt unlocked
unless there is a custom recovery. I'd say we find a dev and donate enough to persuade him to work
on a twrp !

virusdunil said:
i think its a good idea...im in canada /rogers with mla-l03...and not much here for our version
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Hi, where is the android 7.0 for us, I hate Huawei when they are late on softwares....! I'm having a problem to use youtube over the phone network with my Nova Plus.
Thanks

guys the MLA varients work with xelfmade's TWRP recovery and roms can be unified to work on all varients

Ota upgrade made with my MLA-L03 to Nougat yesterday and all working great! Used FF to push the update via proxy and changed from C654B140 to C578B302 with stock updated app. Best I've like the phone yet!! Big improvement in every aspect so far.

Buddy,
for us using the MLA-L03 can you explain in details how you did that ? Been waiting for ages to get that OTA update that never comes lol
Thanks in advance

Rymcbc said:
Ota upgrade made with my MLA-L03 to Nougat yesterday and all working great! Used FF to push the update via proxy and changed from C654B140 to C578B302 with stock updated app. Best I've like the phone yet!! Big improvement in every aspect so far.
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Got it and it works thanks for pointing me in the right direction :good:
The only problem now is that the updater is no longer working....!!!!

icutzo said:
Got it and it works thanks for pointing me in the right direction :good:
The only problem now is that the updater is no longer working....!!!!
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Mine completely disappeared! Wonder what to people who actually get it ota. I can push/ SD card load till it's back of a fix is out. Really odd though.

uchihasparky said:
guys the MLA varients work with xelfmade's TWRP recovery and roms can be unified to work on all varients
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Love to see any custom ROMs for our device.

Hallo,
are there any News about my MLA-11 C432? I can´t find any actual Nougat firmware, is there anyone who has the same Model and try it out?

stefan1155 said:
Hallo,
are there any News about my MLA-11 C432? I can´t find any actual Nougat firmware, is there anyone who has the same Model and try it out?
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What is your Build number and CUSTC Version?

lintern said:
What is your Build number and CUSTC Version?
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CUSTC432D001, Buildnr: MLA-L11C432B140
Thanks

stefan1155 said:
CUSTC432D001, Buildnr: MLA-L11C432B140
Thanks
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You can try this to update to Nougat: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G79/g0/v73849/f1/full/update.zip Extract all the files and place them in a dload folder then place that on the root of your SD Card and install it using the three button method. If your Build Number is not showing up correctly after installing that install this: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...-L11_hw_eu/update_data_full_MLA-L11_hw_eu.zip using the same method as before. If it does not work the first time you may need to flash the stock EMUI 5 Nougat recovery which will let you install Nougat updates, I had to do this for the CAN-L01C432 variant as the update kept stopping at around 40%. EMUI 5 Nougat Recovery: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4T1GJ6EZ3LvTWNpZ0p5YXVINGs It is up to you to try it and I am not trying to make you as I do not have a MLA variant so I do not know if it will work or not. I hope this this helps.

lintern said:
You can try this to update to Nougat: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G79/g0/v73849/f1/full/update.zip Extract all the files and place them in a dload folder then place that on the root of your SD Card and install it using the three button method. If your Build Number is not showing up correctly after installing that install this: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...-L11_hw_eu/update_data_full_MLA-L11_hw_eu.zip using the same method as before. If it does not work the first time you may need to flash the stock EMUI 5 Nougat recovery which will let you install Nougat updates, I had to do this for the CAN-L01C432 variant as the update kept stopping at around 40%. EMUI 5 Nougat Recovery: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4T1GJ6EZ3LvTWNpZ0p5YXVINGs It is up to you to try it and I am not trying to make you as I do not have a MLA variant so I do not know if it will work or not. I hope this this helps.
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Thanks, for your help!!

stefan1155 said:
Thanks, for your help!!
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Like I said you may need to flash the stock EMUI 5 Nougat recovery first before any of the Nougat updates work, the big update is the Nougat update and the smaller one is functionality. Let me know how it goes if you try it.

lintern said:
Like I said you may need to flash the stock EMUI 5 Nougat recovery first before any of the Nougat updates work, the big update is the Nougat update and the smaller one is functionality. Let me know how it goes if you try it.
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Yes, understand, which build is it and is there no problem to get the official one when i had install it?
If it doesn`t work how to get back to notmal firmware?
I have all my devices rooted , but this one not, there are to less informations about my build, therefore i have no twrp installed.
Im careful, my last device was honor 7, and i have no problem with twrp and root, but more informations.
Download is very slow.
Do you have made the update to nougat, and does it run without bugs?

How to update Huawei Nova to Nougat?

Hi, I have a Huawei Nova and I can't upgrade it to Android 7.0 Nougat. The firmware I have atm is CAN-L01C150B102. All the firmwares I found are for the c432 version. Is it possible to upgrade to Nougat on the firmware I'm running atm?

dont do it...its not worth the effort........ imo

I would like to test IT by myself

Hehe...thats you choice my friend...and you will like it for maybe a week then youll search for a way to roll back...
And youll be stuck...
And may end with apps that dont work like theme manager...
And search everyday for hoping for an update for your device...
To say...after a while.....i shouldnt have.........

virusdunil said:
dont do it...its not worth the effort........ imo
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Ive updated my Nova CAN-L11 (not rooted) two days ago to Nougat (B340) and i didnt have any issue until now. Themes app is working without any problems.
Ive encountered 2-3 slowdowns, but Chrome might have been the issue as i had too many tabs opened.
Battery backup seems same. But it seems that there is more free ram. Also it seems that the Z-RAM is gone (if i remember properly, ive seen Z-RAM on MM at Android OS memory usage).
Ive upgraded mainly because i wanted to test as well and because i like more the notification panel. However, i think i would stick with MM for two reasons:
- it works just fine
- Xposed (usually i use only XPrivacy though)
virusdunil said:
Hehe...thats you choice my friend...and you will like it for maybe a week then youll search for a way to roll back...
And youll be stuck...
And may end with apps that dont work like theme manager...
And search everyday for hoping for an update for your device...
To say...after a while.....i shouldnt have.........
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Honestly, i feel a bit like i wanna rollback But im not sure if i will do it.
Did you try to rollback and failed? I read in the downgrading thread that some people has succesfully downgraded with the help of a TWRP backup.
Recently i read that reinstalling stock firmware relock the bootloader, so basically the phone still has warranty. If this is the case, ill root it right away as i cant bear it anymore without root
I should have rooted my Nova when i was on MM to take a backup with TWRP.

I still havent recieved any hints on how to upgrade to 7.0. Does anyone know how to do it with The current software that I Jacek ?

marekgaw said:
I still havent recieved any hints on how to upgrade to 7.0. Does anyone know how to do it with The current software that I Jacek ?
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first,have you found the right update for YOUR device ?...
it MUST match the firmware number you already have on your phone...if not,it will fail at 5%

Most od The softwares i tried failed at 5 so now I know why. Is there a possibility there is no nougat for The c150 version ?

marekgaw said:
Most od The softwares i tried failed at 5 so now I know why. Is there a possibility there is no nougat for The c150 version ?
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please put your full firmware number...ill try to find it...if theres one hehe
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did you installed firmware finder app ?

Can-l01c150b102

Yess...there is an update on firmware finder...
latest released 2017/02/16

I downloaded The firmware from firmware finder, however at 30-40% i get The same error

To be accurate - nie it fail exacly at 40%

marekgaw said:
To be accurate - nie it fail exacly at 40%
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You need to extract and flash recovery from update.app you whant to flash.

How do I flash The recovery file from update.app ?

marekgaw said:
How do I flash The recovery file from update.app ?
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Via fastboot,you can extract it with huawei extract tool. And you need to have bootloader unlocked.

ok, so I have no idea how to do all that - I guess I will have to stick to my current version.

CAN-L01C150B102 is nougat,

Its marshmallow

virusdunil said:
please put your full firmware number...ill try to find it...if theres one hehe
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did you installed firmware finder app ?
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Dude help me out, I'm looking for a Nougat OS for my Huawei Nova CAN-L12c409b140
CUSTC409D001
Thanx in advanced. Send it to my email if possible [email protected]

Ota vky-l09c432

Which is the last official OTA checking from update system for this model VKY-L09C432?
I have had only the OTA 123. But I see with ff also 125 and 130 but not from system update.
Thanks

Updates seem to be pushed by location. If youre outside of the intended c432 area, you might be waiting awhile. You could try VPN, or there is always funky Huawei

denzel09 said:
Which is the last official OTA checking from update system for this model VKY-L09C432?
I have had only the OTA 123. But I see with ff also 125 and 130 but not from system update.
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Which region / location are you in?
Just Unboxed my unbranded P10+ , and out of the box its on 120.. but no b130 OTA.. ... Im in UK, which is c432 region.. but as Goranock pointed out.. Huawei do OTA via location..
You could try downloadiong Huawei's HiSuite and trying an update
Im a little cautious about manually flashing Hauwei roms... I used to have a P9, but flashing a stock C432 Rom on a stock C432 device changed it to a C900.. which renders it useless to Stock OTAs and Android Pay.. according to some XDA modders.. the C900 on the P9 was a test / safe mode rom.. not a consumer rom,, so be careful .. although I cant say what the P10+ would do, but Im net messing with any Hauwei roms.. Ive even read of folk flashing a stock rom.. and bricking their P9.... just a word of caution
Hope UK gets it soon

I am a bit puzzled that the updates are not more of an issue here. I think it's really annoying that currently there seem to be no other ways for manually initiating the update than to use (the way too expensive) funkyhuawei or to unlock bootloader. Did anyone manage to successfully initiate an update by using a VPN and if so what location do I use to do so?

NightOrchid said:
Which region / location are you in?
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Italy

Craphead said:
I am a bit puzzled that the updates are not more of an issue here. I think it's really annoying that currently there seem to be no other ways for manually initiating the update than to use (the way too expensive) funkyhuawei or to unlock bootloader.
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I used this guide to install last firmware and relock bootloader w/o support funkysh.t and all works flawlessy:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
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Did anyone manage to successfully initiate an update by using a VPN and if so what location do I use to do so?
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Never tried honestly ...

New UPDATE: VKY-L09C432B133
but not ota yet for me
http://hwmt.ru/hwmtsite/firmware-database/?firmware_model=VKY-L09C432&firmware_page=0

denzel09 said:
I used this guide to install last firmware and relock bootloader w/o support funkysh.t and all works flawlessy:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
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Yes, thank you, I know about that way though but the thing is I dont want to even have to unlock the bootloader in the first place, even if it ends up being locked/relocked afterwards. Personally that's just too much of a hassle just to install updates in my book. But since you said you are from Italy and you obviously already have received the update I'm gonna try and use an Italian VPN to try and see if I can at least upgrade to B123 then. Even though I feel that's a bit ridiculous now that not only B130 but also B133 seems to be out already. By the speed they are distributing their updates OTA I'm probably not gonna till B133 by autumn or something...
Edit: nope, tried several European countries, obviously VPN doesn't help...

Just wondering : what's the changelog for B133 ?
Pretty new to Huawei's firmware here... on the russian FF site I don't see it.

R.azn said:
Just wondering : what's the changelog for B133 ?
Pretty new to Huawei's firmware here... on the russian FF site I don't see it.
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It's right there on the page, here's the link. http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1475/g104/v85029/f1/full/changelog.xml

scook94 said:
It's right there on the page, here's the link. http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1475/g104/v85029/f1/full/changelog.xml
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I must be Blind because I only see the warning text in several languages...
Dear User, This update will improve your device's performance and stability to bring you a better user experience. You are recommended to install it. [Update tips] 1. Make sure your phone has not been rooted before updating. If you experience any issues during the update, please visit the Huawei Support website or contact your local service center for assistance. 2. This update will not erase your personal data.
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I must be Blind because I only see the warning text in several languages...
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Yup
Code:
This update optimizes Camera performance and system stability.
Optimizes Camera performance for better image quality.
Improves system stability for smoother operations.
Optimizes touchscreen sensitivity.
Integrates Google security patches for improved system security.
1. This update will not erase your personal data, but we recommend that you back up any important data before updating.
2. The system will restart after the update. This will take about 5 minutes.
3. If you experience any issues during the update, please call the Huawei customer service hotline or visit an authorized Huawei service center for assistance.

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I see it now Thanks. ?

Are they even thinking to fix the battery​ option to lower the screen resolution issue ?

Slow battery charge after the update

After the recent update MIUI Global 11.0.1.0(QFGMIXM), my phone charge duration extended. It takes almost 5-15 minutes to gain 1%. Any idea for the fix? I have wanted to revert the update but looking up the internet it requires root but my phone's not and will not to. I have also tried "troubleshoot" with the built-in Security app on this phone and also restarted the phone, still no benefit. I am annoyed with this, hoping for quick response for the fix. If you are looking for extra details and specs here it is:
Android Version: 10 QKQ1.190910.002
Android security patch level: 2020-07-05
RAM: 4.00 GB
ROM: 64.00 GB
Thank you!

this is the worst update i ever seen in this device
mine slow charging and drain battery fast
phone freeze
i think it is better to go back to the previous update

Aures Batna said:
this is the worst update i ever seen in this device
mine slow charging and drain battery fast
phone freeze
i think it is better to go back to the previous update
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Oof, I thought I was the only one. Is there any ways to revert without rooting?

ChaquiLois said:
Oof, I thought I was the only one. Is there any ways to revert without rooting?
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If you have the zip file with the miui rom, you need to unlock the bootloader and then you can use the MiFlash desktop tool to downgrade

nokuteshimo said:
If you have the zip file with the miui rom, you need to unlock the bootloader and then you can use the MiFlash desktop tool to downgrade
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Where can I see those zip file? Where can I see the collections of old stock firmwares?

ChaquiLois said:
Where can I see those zip file? Where can I see the collections of old stock firmwares?
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I have no idea if there is something like that. unfortunately I've erased the previous zip files I had and the only one in my desktop at the moment is the one before the android 10 update wich is the V11.0.8.0.
I can provide it to you if you want.
Yes your data will be erased so make sure you have a backup.

nokuteshimo said:
I have no idea if there is something like that. unfortunately I've erased the previous zip files I had and the only one in my desktop at the moment is the one before the android 10 update wich is the V11.0.8.0.
I can provide it to you if you want.
Yes your data will be erased so make sure you have a backup.
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Already managed to revert on older versions. Thank you!

Slow charge after update
Please provide me older version on following mail [email protected]