[Guide] Rebrand to Chinese FW and take the Oreo update - Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion

With the Oreo update out, several Honor 8 users have become impatient and want to install the update in advance of their regional releases. This guide will help you accomplish this. I won't be held responsible for any damage to your device including but not limited to bricks, explosions, etc.
Before you upgrade, ensure that
Your bootloader is unlocked. Rebranding involves flashing modified recovery images which isn't possible with a locked bootloader.
You're on a dual SIM device. Chinese FW don't support single SIM devices and you'll lose your IMEI, hence no cellular connection. It is possible however to upgrade to Oreo with SIM working but there are some trade-off(s), read the last section.
Oreo FW doesn't include GApps. However, they can be downloaded from the Huawei AppMarket (comes pre-installed).
The FW is still in beta. Bugs are to be expected. Just know this isn't the place for that.
Step I - Rebrand to Chinese FW
Let us get started. Our first job is to rebrand to Chinese FW. Piece of cake. Just follow the steps below, precisely:
Backup any important data, especially those precious cat photos.
Download this file: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eQHOfsCidKhE6AxXZKHkwwjfqYEEjCR6. Extract the archive and place the .img inside in your SD card or Internal Phone storage.
Download the two No-Check recoveries and place them in the root of your Internal Phone storage:
Code:
Recovery 1: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4SPRmBNsTefSWZLSWxpWGd6QkE
Recovery 2: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4SPRmBNsTefSVhxMWFoa01wams
Download Chinese B396 Nougat FW and copy them to /data/update/HWOTA/ folder (create folders if they don't exist):
Code:
Main Update File: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G3109/g1699/v143478/f1/full/update.zip
Customization File: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G3109/g1699/v143481/f1/full/FRD-DL00_dualcu_cn/update_full_FRD-DL00_dualcu_cn.zip
Reboot your device to TWRP. Navigate to Install > Install Image > Select the .img file > Check OEMINFO as the partition to flash the .img to. Start the install process and wait for it to finish. Don't reboot the device after installation.
We'll now install the modified recoveries. Using either TWRP's terminal or ADB Shell (as root 'su'), execute the following:
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/FRD_RECOVERY_NoCheck.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/recovery_a
dd if=/sdcard/FRD_RECOVERY2_NoCheck.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/recovery2_a
Let's prepare the installation of the FW. In the same TWRP terminal or ADB Shell, execute the following:
Code:
echo "--update_package=/data/update/HWOTA/update.zip" > /cache/recovery/command
echo "--update_package=/data/update/HWOTA/update_full_FRD-DL00_dualcu_cn.zip" >> /cache/recovery/command
Reboot your device to recovery from TWRP. This time, the device will reboot to NoCheck recovery and start the installation process.
Step II - Flash the Oreo update
The steps to flash to Oreo are same as rebranding. You'll follow the exact same steps as above, keeping the following things in mind:
Your bootloader might relock after the update. Unlock it and flash TWRP again.
There is no need to reflash the OEMINFO file as we've already done that, so skip it.
Instead of installing B396 FW, we'll flash the Oreo firmware. At the time of writing of this guide the latest available firmware was B511:
Code:
Main Update File: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G3109/g1699/v142251/f1/full/update.zip
Customization File (Public): http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G3109/g1699/v142251/f1/full/public/update_data_full_public.zip
Customization File (OEM): http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G3109/g1699/v142251/f1/full/FRD-DL00_dualcu_cn/update_full_FRD-DL00_dualcu_cn.zip
You'll copy the above files to /data/update/HWOTA. Also, modify the commands executed in Step 7 to:
Code:
echo "--update_package=/data/update/HWOTA/update.zip" > /cache/recovery/command
echo "--update_package=/data/update/HWOTA/update_data_full_public.zip" >> /cache/recovery/command
echo "--update_package=/data/update/HWOTA/update_full_FRD-DL00_dualcu_cn.zip" >> /cache/recovery/command
Reboot your device and tada, you're on Oreo, yum, yum!
The alternate way for Single SIM users
It is the same as the above mentioned steps. Follow only Step 2, don't flash the OEMINFO file. However there are some trade-offs like:
The customization file won't flash due to region mismatch so you'll be left with a borked installation i.e. only some system apps, no keyboard, no app store, broken build number, non-working themes, etc. etc.
Remember, we did it all for that pesky SIM so don't complain.
If you face any errors, don't hesitate to slap me in the comments below. I'm waiting...

For models of phones FRD-L09 & L19 - this will be the bricks when upgrading to Oreo. You need to go to the FRD-DL00C00.

S_mak said:
For models of phones FRD-L09 & L19 - this will be the bricks when upgrading to Oreo. You need to go to the FRD-DL00C00.
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Thanks for the clarification. I'll make it clear in the guide.
EDIT: The guide is updated with DL00 firmware links.

I made it easier to upgrade to Oreo on FRD-L19. Being on 7 Android, changed the location of the phone on FRD-dl00, updated to FRD-dl00c00b396 and via Hwota8 installed FRD-dl00c00b511 (8.0.0.511). Through Magisk v 16.4 got Ruth right.

hi, I'm still XD, in the end I managed to install it on frd-l09 following your guide now I wonder if you can install the g-app and how to flash zip files on recovery .. thanks for your work: ) ps:call and network work...

Markxdx said:
hi, I'm still XD, in the end I managed to install it on frd-l09 following your guide now I wonder if you can install the g-app and how to flash zip files on recovery .. thanks for your work: ) ps:call and network work...
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Great. You can get GApps Huawei AppMarket. Since we don't have TWRP, you can't flash zip files.

App market is not installed on this firmware..

Markxdx said:
App market is not installed on this firmware..
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Can you verify the firmware installed correctly, like is the build number correct. Regardless, you cam grab the market from http://a.vmall.com/uowap/index.html

in fact, to install Oreo I had to install it via redlotus, even the Chinese firmware installed with redlotus .. because following your guide, got to the point of restarting from recovery after having put all the codes the phone did not start the installation ..

Can someone post some video about the update and features?

To install Oreo from the Chinese Firmware, I recommend using HuRUpdater, since it is much simpler and faster.
Here's how to do it:
Just create a folder in the sdcard with these 4 files:
HuRUpdater_0.3.zip (https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279)
update.zip
update_data_full_public.zip (rename it to: update_all_hw.zip)
update_full_FRD-DL00_dualcu_cn.zip (rename it to: update_data_public.zip)
IN TWRP:
You only need to flash the HuRUpdater file, the other 3 files will be installed automatically.
Restart Your Device.
You're on oreo.
Before installing Oreo remember that there are no Custom Recovery for this Firmware so you will not be able to flash anything.
(Tested on Honor 8 FRD-L09 with Chinese firmware.)
(Sorry for any grammatical errors.)

Sharath007 said:
Can someone post some video about the update and features?
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I'd like to see this, too!

Vincy__ said:
To install Oreo from the Chinese Firmware, I recommend using HuRUpdater, since it is much simpler and faster.
Here's how to do it:
Just create a folder in the sdcard with these 4 files:
HuRUpdater_0.3.zip (https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279)
update.zip
update_data_full_public.zip(rename it to: update_all_hw.zip)
update_full_FRD-DL00_dualcu_cn.zip(rename it to: update_data_public.zip)
IN TWRP:
You only need to flash the HuRUpdater file, the other 3 files will be installed automatically.
Restart Your Device.
You're on oreo.
Before installing Oreo remember that there are no Custom Recovery for this Firmware so you will not be able to flash anything.
(Tested on Honor 8 FRD-L09 with Chinese firmware.)
(Sorry for any grammatical errors.)
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Do you need to rebrand device?

BnK1986 said:
Do you need to rebrand device?
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You have to rebrand. Regardless, there is TWRP for Oreo so it is now a lot safer to upgrade to Oreo now.

Twrp now can mount partition, or flash zip?

hackslash said:
You have to rebrand. Regardless, there is TWRP for Oreo so it is now a lot safer to upgrade to Oreo now.
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Link?

Vincy__ said:
Link?
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It's in the 4PDA forums (Google).

Is it possible to access recovery in Oreo, if yes can I flash Magisk and install V4a ?

hackslash said:
It's in the 4PDA forums (Google).
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I simply downloaded it from Huawei Multi Tool, but thanks anyway.
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Pranav Kumar said:
Is it possible to access recovery in Oreo, if yes can I flash Magisk and install V4a ?
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Yes, you can.
I'm trying to see if you can get root permissions.

You're installing firmware for DL00 but the oeminfofile you provided with the first link is for AL10. Won't that cause any problem?

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Im on C66 how to update on newer firmware version?

So,
My phone is vns-l21c66b131 and is there any way to update to newer versions without rooting and if possible can someone write steps on how to do it?
If you use <SEARCH> you find followings:
<After a few day of reading users personal experiences regarding upgrade to Android 7 Nougat i make the big step myself...
My device is VNS-L21 model and entire process goes flawless...
Device state was stock MM VNS-L21C432B150, bootloader lock, dualsim enabled.
1. Unlock bootloader folowing by Automatic Factory Reset.
2. Flash TWRP
3. From TWRP i flash Meticulus TWRP
4. Reboot to TWRP and flash update.zip and update_data_full_VNS-L31_hw_eu.zip, both flash ends with errors, without reboot between flashes.
5. After that, i reboot device and boot in system ok, start configuration, etc.
6. I reboot to fastboot and flash Nougat Recovery reworked by @BadWolfYe
I am not experienced camera bug, all works fine and i have now a fully functional phone.
BTW, dualsim remain enabled and works both sims.
Thanks to all contributors for these pieces of firmware, first of all to @BadWolfYe!>
For that's is <SEARCH>, not to open another topic for same problem...
Thanks for the reply, but I'm not talking about Nougat, I talk about MM b161 update. How to do it if my carrier is c66 and the newest update there is b131
Coolyou said:
Thanks for the reply, but I'm not talking about Nougat, I talk about MM b161 update. How to do it if my carrier is c66 and the newest update there is b131
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If you want to stay on C66 you have to wait to OTA updates...
If you make any upgrade via dload folder on sdcard your phone will go from C66 to C900 (global)
Another alternative is to debrand your phone to C432 (hw eu)
For any of this is treated here in some topics...
So I just need to create dload folder and put the zip there?
Coolyou said:
So I just need to create dload folder and put the zip there?
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Not the zip! Put the update.app wich is in the zip, for this method.
The zip is ok for update from TWRP.
gtdaniel said:
Not the zip! Put the update.app wich is in the zip, for this method.
The zip is ok for update from TWRP.
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Do i lose warranty if i change to global ?

Upgrading to OREO (8.0.0) from CUSTOM ROM (Nougat 7.x.x) (already have TWRP)

Hi guys,
I tried to find a guide on how to do this coming from a custom rom but I couldn't so I'm posting what I think the process is and hopefully someone can tell me if this is correct. I just don't want to brick my phone so want to be absolutely sure the entire process is correct before I undertake this.
Coming from Custom rom means
1. Bootloader unlocked
2. Twrp already installed
Download Files
1. http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=mha-l29&firmware_page=0
2. Get the right 3 files for your phone, mine is C636 (rebranded from Chinese version) so i'll be getting: MHA-L29 8.0.0.360a(C636) files
3. Rename them to update.zip, update_data_public.zip, and update_all_hw.zip
Flash Update
1. Use Vol-Up + Power to boot into TWRP.
2. Create "HWOTA8" directory in MTP sdcard.
3. Put hwota8_update.zip, MHA_RECOVERY8_NoCheck.img, and three huawei update package (update.zip, update_data_public.zip, and update_all_hw.zip) files into "HWOTA8" directory.
4. TWRP install sdcard hwota8_update.zip, it will reboot and install update automatically.
If I missed a step or something is wrong please let me know!
Thanks for the advice in advance guys!
Cheers,
Mike
Can I switch from 321 (C185log) to this update without opening boot loader or no
sorry i'm not sure because i'm actually posing the upgrade question
You can see this article may be of benefit to you
https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/root-custom-roms-modding-fuer-huawei-mate-9.3022/anleitung-mha-l29c432-rebranden-und-die-aktuellste-oreo-rom-c636b360a-installieren.857223.html
No, you need to use HWOTA, not HWOTA8.
HWOTA8 is only used if you are on Oreo already.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
how to rebrand 432 for 636 for update 360a (c636) Oreo?

[GUIDE] Use different region firmware without rebranding

Things Needed:
Unlocked Honor 7x : Go here
A PC
WinRAR
Firmware Finder
HuaweiUpdateExtractor_0.9.9.5
Note: I suggest you to read from here and see all guides from here to backup your phone completely before doing this
Downloads:
1. Firmware Finder : Website
2. HuaweiUpdateExtractor_0.9.9.5 : OP
Instruction:
1. Run Firmware finder and go to Common Base tab, enter bnd in Model for find and click Find
2. Click the link under Filelist of the latest FullOTA package (I used BND-AL10C00B182)
3. Download the first link (update.zip) and third link (update_full_BND-AL10_all_cn.zip) from the pop up and extract UPDATE.APP from them to different locations, using winrar. Now you have 2 UPDATE.APP files at different locations.
Again, Download the last link of latest OTA Package of your variant (update_BND-L22_hw_in.zip for india) (optional) (i used BND-AL10C675B140CUSTC675D002)
4. Run HuaweiUpdateExtractor_0.9.9.5 and select Honor 7x from drop down list. Now in Extract tab locate UPDATE.APP and right click any file and select extract all.
5. Repeat again for second UPDATE.APP file.
6.
a. Reboot to TWRP and copy system.img, product.img, vendor.img, version, cust.img to memory card
b. Tap install and tap image
c. Select system.img and choose system
d. Repeat for all images you copied in step 6. a
7. Wipe data and reboot to system
8. Once system boots up, reboot to TWRP
9. Copy your backed up product, version and cust images to memory card and flash using TWRP (see steps 6.a and 6.b)
10. Flash the the ota of your variant (update_BND-L22_hw_in.zip for india)
Reboot
For better understanding, watch the video
Join Telegram group if you are willing to test latest stuff.
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Suppose for TL10 is the same process with your corresponding files, yes?
Enviado desde mi BND-TL10 mediante Tapatalk
valeriogerva said:
Suppose for TL10 is the same process with your corresponding files, yes?
Enviado desde mi BND-TL10 mediante Tapatalk
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Process will be same but files will not
Sent from my BND-AL10 using Tapatalk
Dumb question: I can't install the latest BND-AL10 on my BND-L21 phone right? There are some hardware restrictions, or something like that?
Because I swiped my OS accidently three weeks ago, and I don't have other phone so... If I can have basic functions of the Honor 7X waiting for the official BND-L21 STOCK ROM, it's ok for me.
Thanks a lot, sorry for this stupid question...
k0pernicus said:
Dumb question: I can't install the latest BND-AL10 on my BND-L21 phone right? There are some hardware restrictions, or something like that?
Because I swiped my OS accidently three weeks ago, and I don't have other phone so... If I can have basic functions of the Honor 7X waiting for the official BND-L21 STOCK ROM, it's ok for me.
Thanks a lot, sorry for this stupid question...
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It'll work just fine if you just wiped system
Make backup of other Partitions and follow the guide same way
Sent from my BND-AL10 using Tapatalk
Why does the Firmware Finder not show the BND-L24C567B130 update?
I installed this OTA update on my new L24, but didn't think to capture the update.zip at the time.
Sudeep Duhoon said:
Things Needed:
Join Telegram group if you are willing to test latest stuff.
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I tried this guide but could not succeed in manual update! Device doesn't boot at all. Am i missing some crucial step.
It worked perfectly.
SVR said:
I tried this guide but could not succeed in manual update! Device doesn't boot at all. Am i missing some crucial step.
It worked perfectly.
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You meant this sleek? How to get Indian AL10 worth Google play? The
Clarification ---
I had an Honor 7x BND-L24 but because I could not find stock firmware I returned it as I was afraid to root it without being able to restore to factory reset version.
So if I understand from your post, I can use another firmware set and it will work just fine by following your steps?
1. What firmware do you suggest we use?
2. In one of your posts you mentioned - "Make backup of other Partitions and follow the guide same way" - How is this accomplished?
If I can find a way to root this phone and then factory reset it, I would buy it again.

[TUTORIAL-easiest] Rebranding to L19 C10 (Russian, EU) for Oreo update + video

Hi, I will show you the most easiest way to get oreo update (emui 8).
you must have installed twrp and unlocked bootloader.
1. Download this https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/development/tool-srk-tool-huawei-bootloader-root-t3470823
2. Press 7 then 9, next 7 and 5.
3. Now download 2 files: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1276/g104/v64076/f1/full/update.zip thanks to @jithendrav83
https://www.hihonor.com/uk/support/details/index.html?DOC_ID=92135 <- first
4. flash it by dload method
thats all. Now update your phone by huawei built-in updater or firmware finder.
But for me the best option is unlocking bootloader again, root then flashing by this tutorial: https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/guide-flashing-unapproved-firmwares-t3668306
(method 2)
VIDEO OF EMUI 8 ON HONOR 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVe9gsyVxd0&feature=youtu.be
As you wrote, then the update will wait forever.
At this location you can, because. on the Russian version in the folder "cust" is your region. I recommend that you visit the Russian forum 4PDA.RU
Hi,
Would this work on Honor 8 single Sim device (I've FRD-L02)?
[email protected] said:
Hi,
Would this work on Honor 8 single Sim device (I've FRD-L02)?
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Yes. You can rebrand L02, L04 to L09 without any issues.
hackslash said:
Yes. You can rebrand L02, L04 to L09 without any issues.
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Are you sure? He can lost his cellular connection and IMEI.
WYPIERDAALAAC said:
Are you sure? He can lost his cellular connection and IMEI.
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As per my guide, you only lose it if you're rebranding to AL/DL (chinese). Rebranding from L02, L04 to L09 is perfectly safe (I'm running L09C10 on my L04)
So best way to get Oreo on L04 is to rebrand with this method and redlotus to the Russian EU firmware and everything will work?
Hi,
I rebranded FRD-L02 to FRD-L19C10 and tried above steps. Installed Oreo by redlotus method. But got "data corrupted" menu and I formatted data. Now phone won't boot. Then I tried unlocking bootloader and phone booted. But sw version still shows B95 and its on Oreo. Looks like cust/region part is not flashed. Tried installing Twrp 3.2.1.0 and the one in Multi-tool, but phone won't boot to recovery. Its going into error mode. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
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Hi,
I rebranded FRD-L02 to FRD-L19C10 and tried above steps. Installed Oreo by redlotus method. But got "data corrupted" menu and I formatted data. Now phone won't boot. Then I tried unlocking bootloader and phone booted. But sw version still shows B95 and its on Oreo. Looks like cust/region part is not flashed. Tried installing Twrp 3.2.1.0 and the one in Multi-tool, but phone won't boot to recovery. Its going into error mode. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
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If you look at the XML File you used for the RedLotus method, you can see that there are two versions in it (L09C10 and L19C10). I suppose that's the reason why it's bugging for you.
Don't know for sure though. Trying that method now too, will report back if that's really the problem.
I dont have windows pc but Mac. How can I rebrand?
[email protected] said:
Hi,
I rebranded FRD-L02 to FRD-L19C10 and tried above steps. Installed Oreo by redlotus method. But got "data corrupted" menu and I formatted data. Now phone won't boot. Then I tried unlocking bootloader and phone booted. But sw version still shows B95 and its on Oreo. Looks like cust/region part is not flashed. Tried installing Twrp 3.2.1.0 and the one in Multi-tool, but phone won't boot to recovery. Its going into error mode. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
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Why redlotus? Do it as in tutorial. Download three packages then flash by tutorial in my thread.(link is there). I meant flashing by modified Huawei recovery.
spica1234 said:
I dont have windows pc but Mac. How can I rebrand?
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To rebrand, you need an unlock bootloader.
1. Download the C10 oeminfo file https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtOeGQ9GnKvcSVgraPP6-go6HCRbpyBB/view?usp=drivesdk. It is a zip file, extract it to find an img file. Reboot to TWRP and select Install Image and install the file to oeminfo partition.
2. Perform a complete factory reset in TWRP.
3. Download the latest Nougat (3 files package) for FRD-L09C10 through Firmware Finder. Flash it using HuRupdater https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...l-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279/.
4. After the flash is complete, reboot the device, unlock the bootloader again and flash TWRP.
5. Download the latest Oreo build for FRD-L09C10 through Firmware Finder. Using HuRupdater flash the three Oreo firmware files. Don't perform a factory reset this time.
6. Reboot your device. You're now on Oreo.
hackslash said:
To rebrand, you need an unlock bootloader.
1. Download the C10 oeminfo file https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtOeGQ9GnKvcSVgraPP6-go6HCRbpyBB/view?usp=drivesdk. It is a zip file, extract it to find an img file. Reboot to TWRP and select Install Image and install the file to oeminfo partition.
2. Perform a complete factory reset in TWRP.
3. Download the latest Nougat (3 files package) for FRD-L09C10 through Firmware Finder. Flash it using HuRupdater https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...l-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279/.
4. After the flash is complete, reboot the device, unlock the bootloader again and flash TWRP.
5. Download the latest Oreo build for FRD-L09C10 through Firmware Finder. Using HuRupdater flash the three Oreo firmware files. Don't perform a factory reset this time.
6. Reboot your device. You're now on Oreo.
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Gr8, thank you
WYPIERDAALAAC said:
Why redlotus? Do it as in tutorial. Download three packages then flash by tutorial in my thread.(link is there). I meant flashing by modified Huawei recovery.
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bro you best way but me amature
please send link to me
FRD_HWOTA8_ALLINONE.zip this file in 4pda but i cant to download
please please please
WYPIERDAALAAC said:
Why redlotus? Do it as in tutorial. Download three packages then flash by tutorial in my thread.(link is there). I meant flashing by modified Huawei recovery.
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Doesn't work for me. Always results in a bootloop with "Your device is unlocked..." etc.
Same with RedLotus too. I don't know if it's the firmware you linked or the recoveries, but ehh... nah, probably gonna go back to where I was before.
hackslash said:
To rebrand, you need an unlock bootloader.
1. Download the C10 oeminfo file https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtOeGQ9GnKvcSVgraPP6-go6HCRbpyBB/view?usp=drivesdk. It is a zip file, extract it to find an img file. Reboot to TWRP and select Install Image and install the file to oeminfo partition.
2. Perform a complete factory reset in TWRP.
3. Download the latest Nougat (3 files package) for FRD-L09C10 through Firmware Finder. Flash it using HuRupdater https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...l-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279/.
4. After the flash is complete, reboot the device, unlock the bootloader again and flash TWRP.
5. Download the latest Oreo build for FRD-L09C10 through Firmware Finder. Using HuRupdater flash the three Oreo firmware files. Don't perform a factory reset this time.
6. Reboot your device. You're now on Oreo.
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Step 3. Download latest naugat 3 files for L09C10. Means last naugat that was released right before oreo in FF.
Dont i need marshmallow 3 files?
Naugat filez will work?
spica1234 said:
Step 3. Download latest naugat 3 files for L09C10. Means last naugat that was released right before oreo in FF.
Dont i need marshmallow 3 files?
Naugat filez will work?
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Not Marshmallow.
Yes, last Nougat released for C10.
Hi,
Can anyone share working TWRP for Oreo? Thanks.
[email protected] said:
Hi,
Can anyone share working TWRP for Oreo? Thanks.
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I tried out some of the EMUI 8 TWRP's that I could find but none works for the Honor 8 yet.
Would be grateful for a working one too.
hackslash said:
To rebrand, you need an unlock bootloader.
1. Download the C10 oeminfo file https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtOeGQ9GnKvcSVgraPP6-go6HCRbpyBB/view?usp=drivesdk. It is a zip file, extract it to find an img file. Reboot to TWRP and select Install Image and install the file to oeminfo partition.
2. Perform a complete factory reset in TWRP.
3. Download the latest Nougat (3 files package) for FRD-L09C10 through Firmware Finder. Flash it using HuRupdater https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...l-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279/.
4. After the flash is complete, reboot the device, unlock the bootloader again and flash TWRP.
5. Download the latest Oreo build for FRD-L09C10 through Firmware Finder. Using HuRupdater flash the three Oreo firmware files. Don't perform a factory reset this time.
6. Reboot your device. You're now on Oreo.
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Just to be clear, since I prefer not to f this up...this will pretty much let me rebrand from FRD-L04 without the need for a computer correct? Also these step you've laid out don't require any of the steps posted in the OP?

Rebranding to FRD-L09c10 OREO (russian)

I have found this tutorial in the comments of a tread, and it worked for me, so I decided to bring this tutorial in a new tread so everybody can easily see it:
Thanks hackslash for this tutorial.
To rebrand, you need an unlock bootloader.
1. Download the C10 oeminfo file https://mega.nz/#!aBhnDKAK!qeVVAjcApTl7fqjwHcPMUS6ITUDHL9Rx0u-4k8rx0c4. It is a zip file, extract it to find an img file. Reboot to TWRP and select Install Image and install the file to oeminfo partition.
2. Perform a complete factory reset in TWRP.
3. Download the latest Nougat (3 files package) for FRD-L09C10 through Firmware Finder. Flash it using HuRupdater https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279.
4. After the flash is complete, reboot the device, unlock the bootloader again and flash TWRP.
5. Download the latest Oreo build for FRD-L09C10 through Firmware Finder. Using HuRupdater flash the three Oreo firmware files. Don't perform a factory reset this time.
6. Reboot your device. You're now on Oreo.
(brightness dimming still happening in some apps on oreo)
(I also have tested Pixel experience treble (GSI), and guess what? I got in bootloop, yeah... thanks huawei for the amazing software work ...)
Will I Be Able To Install Unapproved Updates With HurUpdater?
@SuperSwordSmasher Yes you can install every stock firmwares.
@immichao - can you correct the links as they do not work
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Just updated the links
About GSIs, there are special GSI for Kirin devices. And don't worry they'll be released by the OpenKirin team with support for Honor 8 shortly.
hackslash said:
About GSIs, there are special GSI for Kirin devices. And don't worry they'll be released by the OpenKirin team with support for Honor 8 shortly.
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I'm glad to hear that, will be the same rom for all the kirins or a special for each one? I wanna know what I have to look for...
immichao said:
I'm glad to hear that, will be the same rom for all the kirins or a special for each one? I wanna know what I have to look for...
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Thanks to project treble it should be one for all, but we'll have to wait and see
immichao said:
I'm glad to hear that, will be the same rom for all the kirins or a special for each one? I wanna know what I have to look for...
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Wait On Step 3, Could Of You Just Put TWRP As "recovery.img" And Flash It And Have TWRP Still?
Does The Open Kirin 3.1.1 TWRP Work On Oreo. It Works On Nougat, But Will It Work On Oreo?
Link To The TWRP You Used For Oreo Pls
immichao said:
I have found this tutorial in the comments of a tread, and it worked for me, so I decided to bring this tutorial in a new tread so everybody can easily see it:
Thanks hackslash for this tutorial.
To rebrand, you need an unlock bootloader.
1. Download the C10 oeminfo file https://mega.nz/#!aBhnDKAK!qeVVAjcApTl7fqjwHcPMUS6ITUDHL9Rx0u-4k8rx0c4. It is a zip file, extract it to find an img file. Reboot to TWRP and select Install Image and install the file to oeminfo partition.
2. Perform a complete factory reset in TWRP.
3. Download the latest Nougat (3 files package) for FRD-L09C10 through Firmware Finder. Flash it using HuRupdater https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279.
4. After the flash is complete, reboot the device, unlock the bootloader again and flash TWRP.
5. Download the latest Oreo build for FRD-L09C10 through Firmware Finder. Using HuRupdater flash the three Oreo firmware files. Don't perform a factory reset this time.
6. Reboot your device. You're now on Oreo.
(brightness dimming still happening in some apps on oreo)
(I also have tested Pixel experience treble (GSI), and guess what? I got in bootloop, yeah... thanks huawei for the amazing software work ...)
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I flashed Oreo onto my FRD-L04C567 using these instructions and now my device will not connect to LTE. It stays on 3g HSPA. Do you know how to reactivate the LTE radios?
jshealton said:
I flashed Oreo onto my FRD-L04C567 using these instructions and now my device will not connect to LTE. It stays on 3g HSPA. Do you know how to reactivate the LTE radios?
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It's a know issue... I think @hackslash is the only one who can answer you

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