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Huawei P8 Removing Chinese Firmware and Installing European

Hello,
I just bought a new Huawei P8 GRA-UL00 from China and currently the device has GRA-UL00C00B153 build EMUI 3.1.
I live in Europe and even I have chosen the English language settings, the device still has many Chinese specific notifiers, apps, and some other stuff and as you know, there are restrictions on google services, play store, etc..
I searched over the forum and also some other resources to learn whether it is possible to modify the phone as to be purchased in Europe. After I read many discussions, I am now highly confused.
Do I need to unblock and root the device for removing the Chinese stuff or is it also possible to do it by finding and installing a European firmware (if exists) from the manufacturer?
I will be pleased if you guys can help me in this issue.

landros57 said:
Hello,
I just bought a new Huawei P8 GRA-UL00 from China and currently the device has GRA-UL00C00B153 build EMUI 3.1.
I live in Europe and even I have chosen the English language settings, the device still has many Chinese specific notifiers, apps, and some other stuff and as you know, there are restrictions on google services, play store, etc..
I searched over the forum and also some other resources to learn whether it is possible to modify the phone as to be purchased in Europe. After I read many discussions, I am now highly confused.
Do I need to unblock and root the device for removing the Chinese stuff or is it also possible to do it by finding and installing a European firmware (if exists) from the manufacturer?
I will be pleased if you guys can help me in this issue.
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Hello,
I live in France and I have the same problem on my P8 GRA-UL10 with a B183 China ROM version.
I can easily upgrade to an other B173 China ROM version but I can't upgrade to B143 General ROM version.
How to install a B141 General ROM version ? Do I have to unlock the bootloader ?
Thanks in advance

Greetings
Your best option is to select the ROM produced for Europe.
After preparation ROM root the phone and then unlocking the bootloader downgrade supplier.
Most likely your problem will be solved.
good luck.

hamed2307 said:
Greetings
Your best option is to select the ROM produced for Europe.
After preparation ROM root the phone and then unlocking the bootloader downgrade supplier.
Most likely your problem will be solved.
good luck.
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Hi,
It was a hard task but I unclocked the bootloader of my GRA-UL10 (I also root it) but I can not upgrade my offical B173 China ROM to a official B143 General ROM, I see this message hpics.li/4d8b21f
Someone to helh me (us) !?
Thanks in advance

Hi all,
any news about this?
I just bought a new Huawei P8 GRA-UL10 from China, and I'm in the same situation...

Idem

Hi, I have the same problem. Any news on the above ? Thank you very much.

somebody found a solution to this please help. I have same phone and Playstore stops working after a day.

Hey guys! Same problem here, Chinese GRA-TL00. Does anyone know a way? Would be awesome...

thank you
thank you

Hi,
Any news on the above?

Need update for 701L.

Hello, All.
I am the new owner of a Mediapad X2 GEM-701L which i have unlocked and rooted.
The only issue is this unit seems to be on B001 (Android 5.0).
I have looked through the threads and most of them are ROMs for 702L/703L. I cant find anything for 701L.
Can i flash a rom from the others on mine?
Android version 5.0 has lots of bugs and the updater doesnt find any new version for me.
What to do ?

i am at a loss here and i figure my only option is to change the device model # to a 703L that way i can force an update.
is this the only way?

The GEM 703L has more support, so if you can change to this one it would be a good elecction.

what are the differences in the 3 models anyway? I realize one model has 32G storage and 3Gig ram.i believe thats the 703?
the one i have is 2/16

cylent said:
what are the differences in the 3 models anyway? I realize one model has 32G storage and 3Gig ram.i believe thats the 703?
the one i have is 2/16
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The main difference amongst the 3 models is the 4G/LTE band support. The URL below gives you the details under CONNECTIVITY section
http://consumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/tech-specs/mediapad-x2.htm

well i changed everything in the build.prop file that had the number 701 to 703 and did check for update and it said no update.
i even used HiSuite to check for updates. Nothing.
I am now wondering, if i put KangRom and flash with that will it work?

cylent said:
well i changed everything in the build.prop file that had the number 701 to 703 and did check for update and it said no update.
i even used HiSuite to check for updates. Nothing.
I am now wondering, if i put KangRom and flash with that will it work?
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So far Huawei only focused on ROM development and upgrades for the 703.
Some 702 owners in this forum including myself had no issues flashing the 703 stock ROMs up to B109 (starting B106 it is Android 5.1.1) but with the limitation of not being able to switch SIM for the 4/3G. Other than this, the Android 5.1.1 works beautifully for me on my 702 and I prefer to stay on 5.1.1
I've not seen any 701 owner done the same so far.
If you want to try at your own risk below is a good detailed method by "eenap"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-x2/general/how-to-flash-rom-x2-gem-703l-gem-702l-t3228915

actually i saw that thread ...
at this point i am rather frustrated cause i dont want to end up with a bricked device.
if i had known this would be so much drama i would have bought a galaxy tab. (even though the mediapad is so nicer).
my only problem(s) right now is this:
in the thread you referenced to he has version above mine already installed. i have b001 which i assume is the lowest.
then
if i can find the original firmware just in-case i screw things over i can restore.

cylent said:
actually i saw that thread ...
at this point i am rather frustrated cause i dont want to end up with a bricked device.
if i had known this would be so much drama i would have bought a galaxy tab. (even though the mediapad is so nicer).
my only problem(s) right now is this:
in the thread you referenced to he has version above mine already installed. i have b001 which i assume is the lowest.
then
if i can find the original firmware just in-case i screw things over i can restore.
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Original ROM hosted here including 701
https://yadi.sk/d/5YI63uiAhz5UD/Rom/Original
But the 701 stock ROM listed above is B002 - are you sure yours is B001 ?

ya well i guess i am unlucky.
mine says GEM-701LV100R001C100B001
i saw your link and those updates are newer than mine. maybe i should grab both and see if i can do a local file update with them

cylent said:
ya well i guess i am unlucky.
mine says GEM-701LV100R001C100B001
i saw your link and those updates are newer than mine. maybe i should grab both and see if i can do a local file update with them
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My honor X2 (GEM-701L) is in B003, no update since i have it. Waiting for EMUI 3.1...
HELLO HUAWEI / HONOR, WAKE UP AND UPDATE MY X2...

Gem-701L/Gem-702L to Gem-703L Pro & cons

I've been reading alot of the thread on this forum, about how to flash gem-703L rom to 701/702. But I'm still unsure if it's a good idea to convert your 701/702 to 703, lets say that I wanted to stay stock on my converted 702>703, will the OTA cause any problems ?
I understood that it's not possible to go back to the stock 701/702 rom, unless Huawei decide to make a similar ROM version for 701/702.
I would love to have a feedback from those who has converted their 701/702 to 703 please comment with some pro/cons.

Aznbull said:
I've been reading alot of the thread on this forum, about how to flash gem-703L rom to 701/702. But I'm still unsure if it's a good idea to convert your 701/702 to 703, lets say that I wanted to stay stock on my converted 702>703, will the OTA cause any problems ?
I understood that it's not possible to go back to the stock 701/702 rom, unless Huawei decide to make a similar ROM version for 701/702.
I would love to have a feedback from those who has converted their 701/702 to 703 please comment with some pro/cons.
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There are no cons so far. Actually there are all pros to upgrading. You'll be on a newer version of Lollipop, you'll get Marshmallow when it drops, you'll have access to custom ROMS and you won't have those 5.0 bugs.

Ive to decide to buy this phone
So im in italy , 701L has the right bands, if I upgrade to 703L for getting marshmellow then I have problema with bands?
If yes then how I get android 6?
Thanks

I did a 701>703 Upgrade and the only con so far is the more complex update process. As far as i know, if you want to stay stock, you have to flash a Custom Boot everytime you want to make an OTA update. So flash TWRP Recovery, flash the latest Custom Boot, flash the appropriate Stock Recovery, do the OTA update.
At least thats is my own experience, please correct me if i am totally wrong.
But this is really the only disadvantage and only if you want to stay stock. In return you get a blazing fast device with the latest OS, features and incredible battery life.
Genozzolo said:
Ive to decide to buy this phone
So im in italy , 701L has the right bands, if I upgrade to 703L for getting marshmellow then I have problema with bands?
If yes then how I get android 6?
Thanks
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For Marshmellow you have to wait some time.
As @audioralf says here, you do not lose your bands.

I read mamu guides, the first one posted work so on 701l?
Thanks

This one worked for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-x2/general/how-to-flash-rom-gem-701-702-703-t3293795

I still haven't convert my 702 to 703, I'm not 100% sure about the conversion because I need google apps/contacts and so on. I'm not sure how it's done when I've convert the phone, will I be able to add a google account normally? will all my contacts/mail/calendar sync normally like on the gem 702 ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-x2/help/problems-play-store-t3311823
Is there any catch at all ? I've read that someone had problem with encryption his phone, after converting to 703.
I just want a 100% working phone after the conversion, will no catch at all.
If I'm wrong in any matter please feel free to enlight me

I saw the guide but I dont have the sd card, its needed right ? I just got a fresh phone
anywway im on 701L b003, any link to guide to upgrade this firmware ?
thanks!

Huawei ascend mate 7 (mt7-l09) , how can i update my rom?

sorry for bad english
i want to update my huawei ascend mate 7 (mt7-l09)
my firmware version is :
MT7-L09 V100R001C00B120SP04
so that means i have the B120 rom
kitkat 4.4.2
actually bought from Claro, latin america
and i'd like to update it to any other recognized version
with lollipop o marhsmallow
can anybody help me? and at the same time, it help other huawei mt7-l09 users
actually my phone is rooted, and has installed TWRP

There are guides posted all throughout this forum. Using the search button does wonders!
First thing you are going to need to do is flash a new cust file (but remember you must have stock recovery before you can flash this).
Follow this link to get you started

Bonnie1977 said:
There are guides posted all throughout this forum. Using the search button does wonders!
First thing you are going to need to do is flash a new cust file (but remember you must have stock recovery before you can flash this).
Follow this link to get you started
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Thanks for the help, i'll try and then let you know

P8max 703L* now with full 4GLTE+ support in EMUI4.0 Android 6.0

Hi guys..
Wondering about that both my chinese p8max 703L handsets now are supporting LTE+ 4G speeds here in inner copenhagen, in the amount of 72mb download and 50mb upload on LTE bands-
useally that was an hazzle on 703L version the lack of EU/US LTE bands.
some talks about that it was band20 ' there where lacking in 703L version in regards to 701, but after EMUI4.0 on both 703L in household I got no 4G-LTE problems, quite the contrary.
any info about' if this band was hardware-present and just been validated with upgrades, since the 4G LTE support?.
on numerous danish celluar- LTE-vendors i got full 4G LTE support. - any app too see what band is in play>? (non rooted devices, all stock)
btw' wicked feature that you make an hole conversation without open your phone, and do all commands on top-of-the-cover and interact with screen. . -works like an charm.. :good:

I noticed that I was receiving 4G last week here in Ireland. I assumed it was a glitch haha

If that is actually true, that would be one reason for me to update, even though I don't like anything beyond B029
Sent from my HUAWEI P8max using XDA-Developers mobile app

Maybe LTE Discovery shows which lte bands support 703L after update ?

LTE is working fine for me as well in India not that I tried before update.

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DaneLaw said:
Hi guys..
Wondering about that both my chinese p8max 703L handsets now are supporting LTE+ 4G speeds here in inner copenhagen, in the amount of 72mb download and 50mb upload on LTE bands-
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Hi !
How did you do that ? What did you edit for this?

shao2004 said:
Hi !
How did you do that ? What did you edit for this?
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Its some time since, but as I recall it was just OTA update there activated the bands, needed.
previus we couldnt get 4G on both the DAV703L we got in household (64GB silver and 32GB titanium), but after update, it was suddenly accesable on both., so I was of the presumption that the bands was allready present hardware wise in the chinese version DAV703L, but simply deactivated software wise and then got valid and activated down to OTA update.
atm im still on B212 and 4G works as a charm. (use it daily)
I havent rooted or fooled around with any kernel / rom'release, there both still all stock, like they arrived, only OTA updated.
..

Please re-upload KangSlim B211 ROM
Hello everyone,
please re-upload the KangVIP SLim B211 ROM for the DAV-703L.
(or something similar)
I can't find it anythere in the internet... I will be very thankful....!

VitaminByte said:
please re-upload the KangVIP SLim B211 ROM
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KangVIP Slim 211 8/18/16 :
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B1othcjTtZ2kU0lWdlFZbEpoSWM&export=download

PLEASE, where all HUAWEI P8 Max custom rom are ??? HELP US !!!
shao2004 said:
KangVIP Slim 211 8/18/16 :
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PLEASE,
PLEASE,
PLEASE,
where all HUAWEI P8 Max custom rom are ???
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

Niki da Trani said:
PLEASE,
PLEASE,
PLEASE,
where all HUAWEI P8 Max custom rom are ???
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I don't understand - what do you need? I posted a link to the custom ROM in my previous post.

shao2004 said:
I don't understand - what do you need? I posted a link to the custom ROM in my previous post.
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I wanted to say where the other custom ROMs ended up? :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
Is there only one?:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

Niki da Trani said:
...where the other custom ROMs ended up? ...
Is there only one?
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And there were only three custom firmwares from KangVIP, in my opinion. (If I'm not mistaken..)
Go to the 4pda. There are links to all the custom ROMs : http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=findpost&pid=44965872&anchor=Spoil-44965872-6

shao2004 said:
And there were only three custom firmwares from KangVIP, in my opinion. (If I'm not mistaken..)
Go to the 4pda. There are links to all the custom ROMs :
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Thank you for the reply!!!
1)where are the RECOVERIES ???:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
2)I did not find anything, not even for Asus zenfone 3 ultra.
Then where are the ROMs, tools, Recoveries for the asus zenfone 3 ultra????:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

Niki da Trani said:
Thank you for the reply!!!
1)where are the RECOVERIES
2)I did not find anything, not even for Asus zenfone 3 ultra.
Then where are the ROMs, tools, Recoveries for the asus zenfone 3 ultra???
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I don't understand you - what do you want? What does asus zenfone 3 ultra, in the theme of Huawei P8 MAX?
All what you need for Huawei P8 MAX - look for the link. There is everything, what you need !

shao2004 said:
And there were only three custom firmwares from KangVIP, in my opinion. (If I'm not mistaken..)
Go to the 4pda. There are links to all the custom ROMs : http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=findpost&pid=44965872&anchor=Spoil-44965872-6
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Thank you I downloaded the stock one. Hope it works