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How do I update my Huawei mate 8 to nougat? My phone is rooted, unlocked and I have TWRP. My build number is NXT-L29C185B200. Please help. And will I lose data? Also, is there a possibility of bricking?

Devil Chan said:
How do I update my Huawei mate 8 to nougat? My phone is rooted, unlocked and I have TWRP. My build number is NXT-L29C185B200. Please help. And will I lose data? Also, is there a possibility of bricking?
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Hello and Welcome to XDA-developers!
If you have your device rooted and unlocked you only need to flash a custom nougat based ROM to upgrade your device. As you can see HERE there are no nougat builds available yet so I suggest you follow this threads until someone release it

FSadino said:
Hello and Welcome to XDA-developers!
If you have your device rooted and unlocked you only need to flash a custom nougat based ROM to upgrade your device. As you can see HERE there are no nougat builds available yet so I suggest you follow this threads until someone release it
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Thank you for your reply. I'll be waiting then.

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Cubit S600 update question

Hi all,
I have just got a Cubot S600 to try out Android as I have always been a Windows Mobile user.
The phone comes with 5.1 out the box, would it be possible to flash it with 6.0?
Many thanks in advance.
impstation said:
Hi all,
I have just got a Cubot S600 to try out Android as I have always been a Windows Mobile user.
The phone comes with 5.1 out the box, would it be possible to flash it with 6.0?
Many thanks in advance.
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Official update of marshmallow is not released yet for your phone. You can check for updates in your phones settings if you want.cubot hasn't released list of phones to receive the updates either.
You can flash unofficial android 6 custom ROM if it is available
Look it up
northwindtrades said:
Official update of marshmallow is not released yet for your phone. You can check for updates in your phones settings if you want.cubot hasn't released list of phones to receive the updates either.
You can flash unofficial android 6 custom ROM if it is available
Look it up
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Thanks for the reply, I understand that marshmallow is not available.
When I was cooking my own winmo6.5 ROMs I had to only have certain ROMs. I have been out the game a while, would any ROM work, or would I need specific roms ?
impstation said:
Thanks for the reply, I understand that marshmallow is not available.
When I was cooking my own winmo6.5 ROMs I had to only have certain ROMs. I have been out the game a while, would any ROM work, or would I need specific roms ?
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You would need device specific ROM or else your phone won't boot.
northwindtrades said:
You would need device specific ROM or else your phone won't boot.
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Thank you, I was thinking that. Don't want to brick it!!

Looking for Official Support [Mate 9 Lite - BLL-L23]

Hey, everyone,
I just bought a new Mate 9 Lite [BLL-L23] and would like some help with how to make it my own. I am familiar with other devices - but, not the BLL-L23.
I am very appreciative, my friends! Here's what I'd like to know:
1. Does anyone know when we'll get Android Oreo (or, at the least, Android Nougat)?
-- I am currently running 6.0; EMUI 4.1.
2. Is there an official support forum for the BLL-L23?
3. Does anyone know how to root the BLL-L23 using Magisk or Chainfire (which is better)?
4. Is there a recent TWRP recovery available?
5. What else should I do to take full advantage of my device?
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR EVERYTHING, EVERYONE!
vince.lupe said:
Hey, everyone,
I just bought a new Mate 9 Lite [BLL-L23] and would like some help with how to make it my own. I am familiar with other devices - but, not the BLL-L23.
I am very appreciative, my friends! Here's what I'd like to know:
1. Does anyone know when we'll get Android Oreo (or, at the least, Android Nougat)?
-- I am currently running 6.0; EMUI 4.1.
2. Is there an official support forum for the BLL-L23?
3. Does anyone know how to root the BLL-L23 using Magisk or Chainfire (which is better)?
4. Is there a recent TWRP recovery available?
5. What else should I do to take full advantage of my device?
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR EVERYTHING, EVERYONE!
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1- I don't know (it's up to huawei)
2- no, for now
3- I didn't find (after searching)
4- again, nothing yet.
5- customize it as you like.
That's all I can tell you
PalakMi said:
1- I don't know (it's up to huawei)
2- no, for now
3- I didn't find (after searching)
4- again, nothing yet.
5- customize it as you like.
That's all I can tell you
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Thank you very much ? What about the application "Firmware Finder?" Do you know anything about it and how to use it?
vince.lupe said:
Thank you very much ? What about the application "Firmware Finder?" Do you know anything about it and how to use it?
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All I know is you use it to download a firmware or OTA and flash it with dload method
PalakMi said:
All I know is you use it to download a firmware or OTA and flash it with dload method
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I am currently downloading the latest full firmware, and I know it's not a problem to install it - but, when I check the Firmware Status, it says that the firmware is not approved for installation. Is there still a way to install it? What does this mean? Thank you very much, PalakMi ?
vince.lupe said:
I am currently downloading the latest full firmware, and I know it's not a problem to install it - but, when I check the Firmware Status, it says that the firmware is not approved for installation. Is there still a way to install it? What does this mean? Thank you very much, PalakMi ?
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Updates got more complicated, so I can't help with that
PalakMi said:
Updates got more complicated, so I can't help with that
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Okay, thank you.
No problem
Mate 9 Lite is a rebranded H6x, OpenKirin's TWRP works fine. You can also use Firmware Finder for updating. Magisk works fine too. I think all Custom ROMs on this forum should work. I'm planning to flash RROS but I'm waiting for some bugfixes.
The only thing I suggest you is, if you want to update your Stock ROM, you MUST flash the right ROM for your device.
Panchoso4D said:
Mate 9 Lite is a rebranded H6x, OpenKirin's TWRP works fine. You can also use Firmware Finder for updating. Magisk works fine too. I think all Custom ROMs on this forum should work. I'm planning to flash RROS but I'm waiting for some bugfixes.
The only thing I suggest you is, if you want to update your Stock ROM, you MUST flash the right ROM for your device.
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But, what happens if it says in firmware finder that the firmware is not authorized for installation?
vince.lupe said:
But, what happens if it says in firmware finder that the firmware is not authorized for installation?
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Your build number is BLL-L23C605 (Latin America)?
RedSkull23 said:
Your build number is BLL-L23C605 (Latin America)?
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Yes, my friend
vince.lupe said:
Yes, my friend
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I wanted to provide you a link for an EMUI 5 update package by Emui official site but they have stopped support on uodates via packages on SD!! I'll look for it on other sites...
vince.lupe said:
But, what happens if it says in firmware finder that the firmware is not authorized for installation?
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FF update may not work all the time. But for twrp, check and you should get the openkirin twrp from 6X thread working.
shashank1320 said:
FF update may not work all the time. But for twrp, check and you should get the openkirin twrp from 6X thread working.
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My friend, could you please provide a link? I'd be gratefully appreciative ? That TWRP will indeed work with the Mate 9 Lite [BLL-L23] to flash unauthorized software?
vince.lupe said:
My friend, could you please provide a link? I'd be gratefully appreciative ? That TWRP will indeed work with the Mate 9 Lite [BLL-L23] to flash unauthorized software?
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Yes it will work.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/development/twrp-t3583413
shashank1320 said:
Yes it will work.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/development/twrp-t3583413
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AWESOMEZ bro, you're the man ? Thank you!!!
vince.lupe said:
AWESOMEZ bro, you're the man ? Thank you!!!
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If it doesn't work then have stock recovery handy. Good luck buddy
shashank1320 said:
If it doesn't work then have stock recovery handy. Good luck buddy
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Okay, does stock recovery have to be modified? I don't have a modified stock recovery for my BLL-L23
vince.lupe said:
Okay, does stock recovery have to be modified? I don't have a modified stock recovery for my BLL-L23
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Not modified but pure stock.

GR5 2017!!!

Hey guys!! Just got GR5 2017 (BLL-L21)
Can someone please tell me is it the same as Honor 6X ?? And which model is matched with ??
Any unlock bootloader tutorials ?? And root ?? And best custom ROM ??
Thanks in advance
Bilal.Android said:
Hey guys!! Just got GR5 2017 (BLL-L21)
Can someone please tell me is it the same as Honor 6X ?? And which model is matched with ??
Any unlock bootloader tutorials ?? And root ?? And best custom ROM ??
Thanks in advance
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Yes it's same ... just model number is different
I think the best rom is stock all custom roms is buggy so still on stock
Sorry for my bad English sir ??
Okay great
Thanks
Bilal.Android said:
Hey guys!! Just got GR5 2017 (BLL-L21)
Can someone please tell me is it the same as Honor 6X ?? And which model is matched with ??
Any unlock bootloader tutorials ?? And root ?? And best custom ROM ??
Thanks in advance
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No difference.. Same just model number is different..
Get unlock code from huawei site..unlock it adb fastboot..
Flash twrp flash super su for root..
There are some available but with bugs..
Yeah its same but custom roms are not stable at the momment are you arabic?
xRevengerZee said:
Yeah its same but custom roms are not stable at the momment are you arabic?
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Yes
Bilal.Android said:
Yes
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Check the guide in my signature for rooting on EMUI 5.0
Bilal.Android said:
Yes
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I am also msg me on private ill help u
Just recieve ota update B362 and wanna ask if i update my bll-l21 i lose bootloader and root or not?
tissot73 said:
Just recieve ota update B362 and wanna ask if i update my bll-l21 i lose bootloader and root or not?
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If you install update, there are changes it will fail(mostly) as it has a modified biot.img due to root.
To be able to install OTA, flash the stock boot.img first and also install stock recovery.
Once done you will be able to install OTA but if you it without above steps, it will fail and will boot to syatem but this time you will have same update as full file. Example, if OTA is of 300-500 MB, new full ota will be of 2+GB. But even then it will fail due to twrp, modified boot.img.

n00b here, root guide?

hi, id like to know how to root my huawei mate 9. i have a laptop and a license for supersu. supersu forums are offline. any help is appreciated. thanks.
R1SC said:
hi, id like to know how to root my huawei mate 9. i have a laptop and a license for supersu. supersu forums are offline. any help is appreciated. thanks.
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Hello. I prefer using magisk over SU. And I just wrote up a guide a few days back on how to do that (as long as your running Android Oreo/EMUI 8.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-install-magisk-mate-9-running-t3773878
Wirmpolter said:
Hello. I prefer using magisk over SU. And I just wrote up a guide a few days back on how to do that (as long as your running Android Oreo/EMUI 8.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-install-magisk-mate-9-running-t3773878
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Hey just wanted to ask is emui 8 worth getting over emui 5? I'm running a custom ROM atm.
KitsuneUK said:
Hey just wanted to ask is emui 8 worth getting over emui 5? I'm running a custom ROM atm.
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That's tough to answer.....it's all a manner of opinion really. I had slightly better SOT though in emui 5 (since its running Android Nougat) where as emui 8 us Android Oreo. Truthfully I flashed an AOSP ROM after I upgraded to emui 8 because once you go to emui 8 / Android Oreo, it enables treble support. I'm not a big fan of emui in the first place though. However, the AOSP ROM's are newer so they are still wip when it comes to working 100% for the huawei mate 9.
May I ask what custom ROM you are using? And how do you find it? What's your SOT?
Wirmpolter said:
Hello. I prefer using magisk over SU. And I just wrote up a guide a few days back on how to do that (as long as your running Android Oreo/EMUI 8.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-install-magisk-mate-9-running-t3773878
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awesome! thanks mate, ive got oreo emui 8.
R1SC said:
awesome! thanks mate, ive got oreo emui 8.
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You're welcome
Wirmpolter said:
Hello. I prefer using magisk over SU. And I just wrote up a guide a few days back on how to do that (as long as your running Android Oreo/EMUI 8.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-install-magisk-mate-9-running-t3773878
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how do i find my boot image file?
R1SC said:
how do i find my boot image file?
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Download firmware from http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/ (if available) and unpack update.app from update.zip
Open update.app in Huawei Update Extractor and extract ramdisk.img, this is the boot image file that magisk manager needs to patch.
Wirmpolter said:
That's tough to answer.....it's all a manner of opinion really. I had slightly better SOT though in emui 5 (since its running Android Nougat) where as emui 8 us Android Oreo. Truthfully I flashed an AOSP ROM after I upgraded to emui 8 because once you go to emui 8 / Android Oreo, it enables treble support. I'm not a big fan of emui in the first place though. However, the AOSP ROM's are newer so they are still wip when it comes to working 100% for the huawei mate 9.
May I ask what custom ROM you are using? And how do you find it? What's your SOT?
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I'm currently using fRomFuture, and truthfully i was gonna get oreo the install RR (assuming it can work with my model). My screen on time is around 4-5 hours. If you're willing id appreciate some help on the process cause installing roms and stuff on huawei is not my strong point
KitsuneUK said:
I'm currently using fRomFuture, and truthfully i was gonna get oreo the install RR (assuming it can work with my model). My screen on time is around 4-5 hours. If you're willing id appreciate some help on the process cause installing roms and stuff on huawei is not my strong point
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Yeah, of course. I'll help out as best as I can.. What is your complete model number with region? L29636?
Wirmpolter said:
Yeah, of course. I'll help out as best as I can.. What is your complete model number with region? L29636?
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im on L29C432, I'm UK based.
KitsuneUK said:
im on L29C432, I'm UK based.
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Okay... Sorry for the delay.
You'll obviously have to go back to stock first. And then hisuite should work to upgrade to Oreo. Just trying to think what the best way to return to stock would be for your model version and get you upgraded to Oreo.
i see this requires Microsoft Windows. i only have Linux. any suggestions?
Hi guys,
Im very interested in dooing a root on my huawei mate 9 iv researched all over google and youtube now 1st i should tell you that computers and mobile phone modding has never been in my field i see words like win-rar boot loaders etc to me they are just words but have no idea wat they really mean i know my huawei is running on standard os version 5 i believecan someone please explain to me how and what im supposed to do thankyou in advance for any guidance.
sc0tt187 said:
Hi guys,
Im very interested in dooing a root on my huawei mate 9 iv researched all over google and youtube now 1st i should tell you that computers and mobile phone modding has never been in my field i see words like win-rar boot loaders etc to me they are just words but have no idea wat they really mean i know my huawei is running on standard os version 5 i believecan someone please explain to me how and what im supposed to do thankyou in advance for any guidance.
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Too late... unless you've got a bootloader unlock code before July 24. Did you? I'll guess not, hence...no root for you, enjoy GPU Turbo and Pie (whenever that comes).

POCO F2 PRO EU android 11 update help

Hello guys, i just bought the phone and today a received official android 11 update and its absolute disaster. So i want to roll back to miui 12.0.3 eu version can someone help me how? or will poco release official downgrade or patch?
Lenumator said:
Hello guys, i just bought the phone and today a received official android 11 update and its absolute disaster. So i want to roll back to miui 12.0.3 eu version can someone help me how? or will poco release official downgrade or patch?
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You can downgrade or install another rom, but first you need to unlock the bootloader.
NOSS8 said:
You can downgrade or install another rom, but first you need to unlock the bootloader.
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Okay and then how to flash it? Via fastboot or some recovery or how? Thanks for the answer
Flash with miflash(clean all)
https://xiaomiflashtool.com/
Rom https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/miui/lmi/
Thanks for the help I will try it.

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