Hello everybody, i'm having serious trouble trying to downgrade my honor 8 frd l09 to Marshmallow.
The sequence was like this:
I was trying to update to Nougat using several methods and the only one that worked was via de charles method, after using several responses one of them made it update to nougat to the NRD90M test-keys (it originally was FRD-L09C432B131) I though everything was OK until I realized that several apps where not working/missing (every finger id function besides unlocking, the updater app, etc.). The phone worked fine which made me realize one day that not every app was installed or working.
This made me decide to rollback to Marshmallow using this guide/files community .hihonor. com/thread/1700. It failed after the first step and started showing "Your device has failed verification and may not work properly".
So I tried to restore factory settings thinking it would at least install all the apps. This process stopped at 50% and now I'm stuck. I can barely use the phone now because it has very few apps, it doesn't even have the keyboard I can only use the voice command. (still this version NRD90M test-keys)
This is my situation now, can anybody tell me where did I mess up and how can I fix it?
Thanks.
I made the downgrade like 3 times and i had no problems, could you tell me what rollback package you used ?
I will write here what i've done, maybe you can find what you've did wrong.
1. Format SD Card
2. Copied update.app from that little rolback package in the dload folder on SD Card.
3. Flashed it. (Turned off the phone then holding Volume Up+Volume Down+Power Button to get into force update)
4. The phones restarted so i delete the update.app from the dload card an i put there the other update.app (From the B131 android zip)
5. Flashed it. (Turned off the phone then holding Volume Up+Volume Down+Power Button to get into force update)
Sheldd said:
I made the downgrade like 3 times and i had no problems, could you tell me what rollback package you used ?
I will write here what i've done, maybe you can find what you've did wrong.
1. Format SD Card
2. Copied update.app from that little rolback package in the dload folder on SD Card.
3. Flashed it. (Turned off the phone then holding Volume Up+Volume Down+Power Button to get into force update)
4. The phones restarted so i delete the update.app from the dload card an i put there the other update.app (From the B131 android zip)
5. Flashed it. (Turned off the phone then holding Volume Up+Volume Down+Power Button to get into force update)
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Thanks for your asnwer.
I used this package from the honor website.
FRD-L09
1) FRD-L09 Rollback Package -
2) FRD-L09C432B131 Android M Firmware
I tried to flash the first one and it was when i started having trouble.
emi159 said:
Thanks for your asnwer.
I used this package from the honor website.
FRD-L09
1) FRD-L09 Rollback Package -
2) FRD-L09C432B131 Android M Firmware
I tried to flash the first one and it was when i started having trouble.
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Are you flashing using the Vol up + vol down + power combination?
Do you have the file update.app on a dload folder on an external sd card?
ViCioPT said:
Are you flashing using the Vol up + vol down + power combination?
Do you have the file update.app on a dload folder on an external sd card?
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Also make sure to use the key combo without the cable plugged to the phone. You can't go wrong, my phone was pretty much a brick and this method worked on it.
emi159 said:
Hello everybody, i'm having serious trouble trying to downgrade my honor 8 frd l09 to Marshmallow.
The sequence was like this:
I was trying to update to Nougat using several methods and the only one that worked was via de charles method, after using several responses one of them made it update to nougat to the NRD90M test-keys (it originally was FRD-L09C432B131) I though everything was OK until I realized that several apps where not working/missing (every finger id function besides unlocking, the updater app, etc.). The phone worked fine which made me realize one day that not every app was installed or working.
This made me decide to rollback to Marshmallow using this guide/files community .hihonor. com/thread/1700. It failed after the first step and started showing "Your device has failed verification and may not work properly".
So I tried to restore factory settings thinking it would at least install all the apps. This process stopped at 50% and now I'm stuck. I can barely use the phone now because it has very few apps, it doesn't even have the keyboard I can only use the voice command. (still this version NRD90M test-keys)
This is my situation now, can anybody tell me where did I mess up and how can I fix it?
Thanks.
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I guess your phone cannot boot, you need sdcard then
Download rollback package of your device ( i guess this one) http://download-c.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=92130&version=360508&siteCode=de-h than download full firmware for your device( not ota update).it doesn't matter which version as long as its written full.
Refer this http://hwmt.ru/oth/HWFF/info/view.php?find_model=FRD-L09C432
Create dload folder inside sdcard, extract uppdate.app into dload folder.
Enter recovery by pressing all 3 buttons.
It will show you user reset.
Force shutdown the phone as your phone cannot boot because lacks of apps.
Replaced update.app from dload folder (sdcard) with update.app from your full firmware by extacting it.
Enter recovery again
That should do it.
I made what both said and had success this time. (which were the same I did the first time, don't know how I messed up yet..)
I still want to upgrade to Nougat, what is the best way? Eventually, will I receive the OTA ?
Thanks for your help
emi159 said:
I made what both said and had success this time. (which were the same I did the first time, don't know how I messed up yet..)
I still want to upgrade to Nougat, what is the best way? Eventually, will I receive the OTA ?
Thanks for your help
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If you had the OTA notification before, you will have it again. Just boot normally, connect to the internet, open HiCare > services > early adopters.
The OTA update notification should pop up.
After updating to Nougat I suggest a factory reset.
emi159 said:
I made what both said and had success this time. (which were the same I did the first time, don't know how I messed up yet..)
I still want to upgrade to Nougat, what is the best way? Eventually, will I receive the OTA ?
Thanks for your help
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I updated with charles 3 times and I had the same problem as you once. If the OTA package size shows around 2.38gb it will work fine. The one time I had the same issue, the OTA showed to be 1.38gb and after the update I had apps missing/non functional. See what you get this time and if it happens to be the full package.
Make sure you use a correct charles response from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/various-responses-charles-app-b360-t3541342
For me the following procedure was working marvellous:
Initial position: Android 7.0 having opened bootloader, bad working Root, bad working TWRP recovery, SuperSU and Busybox installed
intention (finish): the newest Nougat-FW with closed bootloader and no root-rights
1) First I deleted SuperSU and Busybox and flashed the extracted original honor-recovery from Marshmallow rom in adb
2) I flashed original rollback-package from Nougat to MM which I have downloaded from hihonor link. I put it in dload-folder in external sdcard, switched off phone and hold all 3 hardware.keys untill flashing was forced.
3) after this my Honor booted and I changed the rollback-package file to original Marshmallow-FW (from hihonor link) in dload-folder.
4) I flashed original honor Firmware Marshmallow the same way as it is told in point 2
5) The Honor 8 reboots and at this point I had absolutely clean Marshmallow without root and having the bootloader closed.
6) After about 30 Minutes and 2 or 3 reboots, hicare-app wanted me to upgrade to Nougat. I did.
- thats all. It took much time but it worked reliable on my Honor 8/European version (FRD-L09)
Thanks for all the replies. I'm now on frd -L09C432B131. I will try later to upgrade again with the charles method. I remember as you said that the previous update was 1.38gb, I will take that into consideration.
Thanks
faizalotai said:
I guess your phone cannot boot, you need sdcard then
Download rollback package of your device ( i guess this one) http://download-c.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=92130&version=360508&siteCode=de-h than download full firmware for your device( not ota update).it doesn't matter which version as long as its written full.
Refer this http://hwmt.ru/oth/HWFF/info/view.php?find_model=FRD-L09C432
Create dload folder inside sdcard, extract uppdate.app into dload folder.
Enter recovery by pressing all 3 buttons.
It will show you user reset.
Force shutdown the phone as your phone cannot boot because lacks of apps.
Replaced update.app from dload folder (sdcard) with update.app from your full firmware by extacting it.
Enter recovery again
That should do it.
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Does Honor/Huawei officially post these update files? I didn't know there was 2 separate update.app files. I'm currently looking for them for my FRD-L04. I want to go back to Marshmallow. Having a hell of a time trying to get BT and NFC to work.
joesee said:
Does Honor/Huawei officially post these update files? I didn't know there was 2 separate update.app files. I'm currently looking for them for my FRD-L04. I want to go back to Marshmallow. Having a hell of a time trying to get BT and NFC to work.
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BT and NFC files are located in data_full_usa.zip(l04),
If you're going to root and twrp, its better save that file after you wipe data to f2fs format in twrp, than flash those data.zip file....BUT remember, we're already converted the storage to f2fs in nougat to access data storage and that will be pain in a** if you forgot to convert back ext4 format for rollback.
Just remember to convert back to EXT4 in twrp before rollback in MM, otherwise you'll loose everything, no recoveries and bootlooping. Fastboot stated as abnormal thou.
Edit: the wierd thing is, if we looked at data backup in twrp MM, it is f2fs format..
faizalotai said:
BT and NFC files are located in data_full_usa.zip(l04),
If you're going to root and twrp, its better save that file after you wipe data to f2fs format in twrp, than flash those data.zip file....BUT remember, we're already converted the storage to f2fs in nougat to access data storage and that will be pain in a** if you forgot to convert back ext4 format for rollback.
Just remember to convert back to EXT4 in twrp before rollback in MM, otherwise you'll loose everything, no recoveries and bootlooping. Fastboot stated as abnormal thou.
Edit: the wierd thing is, if we looked at data backup in twrp MM, it is f2fs format..
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Where does this mysterious data_full_usa.zip file come from? I don't see it anywhere in this thread or on XDA? sorry! I believe I found it here: http://modfullandroid.blogspot.com/2016/12/how-to-update-huawei-honor-8-model-frd.html but just want to confirm since it's a strange site I've not been to. Honor's official page doesn't have this file, or "region patch".
Also, it's funny you mentioned that. I COMPLETELY forgot about reformatting the data partition. What I did to downgrade was flash the small UPDATE.APP from the official honor website, then flash the large UPDATE.APP. It seemed to bring everything back up on MM OK for me. Just sucks, because now I miss Nougat after having to go back to emui 4.
joesee said:
Where does this mysterious data_full_usa.zip file come from? I don't see it anywhere in this thread or on XDA? sorry! I believe I found it here: http://modfullandroid.blogspot.com/2016/12/how-to-update-huawei-honor-8-model-frd.html but just want to confirm since it's a strange site I've not been to. Honor's official page doesn't have this file, or "region patch".
Also, it's funny you mentioned that. I COMPLETELY forgot about reformatting the data partition. What I did to downgrade was flash the small UPDATE.APP from the official honor website, then flash the large UPDATE.APP. It seemed to bring everything back up on MM OK for me. Just sucks, because now I miss Nougat after having to go back to emui 4.
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Well, i got those mysterious data_full_usa.zip from this thread.
Even upgrade package from OFFICIAL released have data full zip with main updated in 1 file.
Thats just a warning if you're going to use recovery. If not then, nothing to be worried about..
Must bugs from TWRP then.
help wanted same problem, while the force update the little zip it was showing "incomfortable version" ....plz help mine is frd-L02
VenuGopalu said:
help wanted same problem, while the force update the little zip it was showing "incomfortable version" ....plz help mine is frd-L02
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Check out this thread to download the smaller zip.
And pay closer attention to your build number.
takichiman said:
Check out this thread to download the smaller zip.
And pay closer attention to your build number.
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Thanks for your reply.
I solved this problem by stock recovery flash and force updated mine now working fine . Thanks:good:
VenuGopalu said:
Thanks for your reply.
I solved this problem by stock recovery flash and force updated mine now working fine . Thanks:good:
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I'm glad to hear that
I did not understand.
How can i recover BT/NFC?
You can explain in a simple way. Thank you.
Related
In Firmware Finder is new ROM with build number 389. Unfortunately, no flashable
Hopefully that means that they will release an update soon
Please stop creating new threads for every non flashable update.
I noticed it too...hope they'll make some of it flashable someday... a lot of updates and i'm stuck on B380 lol.
P.s i know that B381 is avaible and flashable but i don't know how to do it. First time with Huawei/Honor device xD
morpheus302 said:
Please stop creating new threads for every non flashable update.
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OK, I acknowledge. Good note.
Giuskiller said:
I noticed it too...hope they'll make some of it flashable someday... a lot of updates and i'm stuck on B380 lol.
P.s i know that B381 is avaible and flashable but i don't know how to do it. First time with Huawei/Honor device xD
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Download Firmware FRD-L09C432B381 from here:
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G753/g104/v83537/f1/full/changelog.xml
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G753/g104/v83537/f1/full/update.zip
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...3537/f1/full/hw/eu/update_data_full_hw_eu.zip
Update process:
1. Unzip [extract] the update.zip to the SD card into the dload folder (if folder is not present, create it yourself)
2. In the phone app, enter the combination *#*#2846579#*#*, then select "Software Upgrade" and the update from SD start
3. Delete the data in the dload folder
4. Repeat point 1-3 with the update_data_full_hw_eu.zip
5. WipeCache (personal recommendation)
zephyrteam said:
Download Firmware FRD-L09C432B381 from here:
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G753/g104/v83537/f1/full/changelog.xml
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G753/g104/v83537/f1/full/update.zip
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...3537/f1/full/hw/eu/update_data_full_hw_eu.zip
Update process:
1. Unzip [extract] the update.zip to the SD card into the dload folder (if folder is not present, create it yourself)
2. In the phone app, enter the combination *#*#2846579#*#*, then select "Software Upgrade" and the update from SD start
3. Delete the data in the dload folder
4. Repeat point 1-3 with the update_data_full_hw_eu.zip
5. WipeCache (personal recommendation)
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Thank you very much, before trying i wish to ask you something. I'm rooted so, this will erase the root i think? And this is like clean install or not? Thank you for your patience
Giuskiller said:
Thank you very much, before trying i wish to ask you something. I'm rooted so, this will erase the root i think? And this is like clean install or not? Thank you for your patience
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I'm not 100% sure but I believe you need stock boot and recovery + unrooted.
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horizophon said:
I'm not 100% sure but I believe you need stock boot and recovery + unrooted.
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And if you're running TWRP 3.1 just flash the zips from there. First the update.zip, then the hw_eu one, and then flash supersu for root. https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/development/root-supersu-2-81-emui-5-t3612258
That's how i upgraded from B380 and it works perfectly.
horizophon said:
I'm not 100% sure but I believe you need stock boot and recovery + unrooted.
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This method don't require twrp or root, this is the same process of the original ota upgrade application, but in manual mode.
Disregard this comment, posted to wrong thread.
hi
Can someone explain me, why is there this kind of update published, non flashable one? internal testing purpose?
Is there a way to update my phone to b389, b388 or other, more than b381, with or without root, even if I have to factory reset my phone, reinstall stock recovery?
You just have to try reading. This topic here and more ...
Hi guys, i've update correctly with twrp to B381 (forgot to flash supersu so...no root. Lol) but i have a problem. On B360 in "Smart assistence" I had the function "Smart Key" to choose ehat to do when the fingerprint key was pressed. Now, after this update i have no more this function. It doesn't show up, even if i try to search it. It has been disabled or should i try to factory reset?
Giuskiller said:
Hi guys, i've update correctly with twrp to B381 (forgot to flash supersu so...no root. Lol) but i have a problem. On B360 in "Smart assistence" I had the function "Smart Key" to choose ehat to do when the fingerprint key was pressed. Now, after this update i have no more this function. It doesn't show up, even if i try to search it. It has been disabled or should i try to factory reset?
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It's in b381, In settings (use the settings search bar)
pix106 said:
It's in b381, In settings (use the settings search bar)
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No, isn't here. And it isn't in the proper section. Maybe something went wrong. I tried to search, tried every section...
Giuskiller said:
No, isn't here. And it isn't in the proper section. Maybe something went wrong. I tried to search, tried every section...
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Well I still have it in settings under Smart Assistance.
sltwp said:
Well I still have it in settings under Smart Assistance.
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My internet connection sucks, i cannot upload pics, but in my smart assistance the voice "Smart Key" is completely missing. I'm unlucky as always uff..
Giuskiller said:
My internet connection sucks, i cannot upload pics, but in my smart assistance the voice "Smart Key" is completely missing. I'm unlucky as always uff..
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Well if that's the case I would try re-flashing the 381 FW.
Hi all
My honor 8 just arrived yesterday,
Turned it on and it prompted me for a software update and it went in to a boot-loop.
Not sure what fw it was on before the update, also unsure what version it was upgrading to.
Later found out trough fastboot that it is (FRD-L19C636B386).
Tried to factory reset (no luck)
Tried eRecovery method, keeps showing (Getting package info failed)
Tried the 3 finger method with FRD-L19C636B380, keeps showing (Software install failed Get help from http://www.emui.com/emotiondownload.php?mod=restore)
Tried to flash trough fastboot, unfortunately it can't be done without unlocking the bootloader.
Wanted to unlock the bootloader but seems like it requires the phone to be able to boot to OS before I can get the unlock code.
Anyone having the same issue or have other alternatives/solutons for me to try?
Cheers!
Try rollback package
Rommco05 said:
Here you can find how get unlock code when you can't boot to rom. For this use program which is in this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...-func-11-recovery-image-t3656979/post73420440 is a ID and other staff generator
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PalakMi said:
Try rollback package
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Thanks guys! Will try tomorrow morning
Let us know once done
Appreciate the help guys!
Done a roll back to FRD-C636B130.
Cheers guys!
yumeul said:
Appreciate the help guys!
Done a roll back to FRD-C636B130.
Cheers guys!
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You're welcome
yumeul said:
Appreciate the help guys!
Done a roll back to FRD-C636B130.
Cheers guys!
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It is great but strange to get bricked after out of the box , any way good to see now enjoy.
yumeul said:
Appreciate the help guys!
Done a roll back to FRD-C636B130.
Cheers guys!
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Is that a dual sim variant?
gopinaidu77 said:
Is that a dual sim variant?
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It is asian version i think it is dual
Hi I also have L19 and trying to update to B380 from B360 thru OTA using Firmware Finder. And your issue happened to me. It just bootloops then goes to eRecovery but it has error " Getting package into failed".
So can you help me step by step on how you fixed your phone? Thanks!
Tried using Rollback package. but now my new error is "Data partition was damaged seriously! ..."
I dont know what to do anymore, I just bought this phone 5 days ago, sad life.
Rommco05 said:
Have you unlocked bootloader? If no try install B360 via dload method. B360 download over Firmware Finder
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I just checked the fastboot mode it says:
Phone Locked
FRP Lock
1. what to do to unlock bootloader?
2. Whats happening now is, the "Honor" logo boots twice then goes to Huawei eRecovery. Under eRecovery it has option "Download latest version and recovery" > "Download and recovery" > "Starting WIFI failed". Actually I can connect to wifi earlier and this what happens to the eRecovery "Getting package info failed". But now it CANT connect to the wifi.
3. I tried the firmware rollback but it didnt help
Rommco05 said:
2. Try remove password from your wifi connection and again try download recovery
Or, download full firmware B360 (2 zips) unzip both and separately put to dload foldet on sdcard
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This is what I'm doing now downloading FRD-L19C636B360 Full OTA which is 1.4GB from boycracked.com then will use the 3 button combo to install it using dload folder in the sd card. Still waiting to download the file. Will update you once tried
What do you mean by the "(2 zips)" ? What I only know it has UPDATE.APP.
Rommco05 said:
This right fw
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1278/g104/v73884/f1/full/update.zip
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...ll/hw/spcseas/update_data_full_hw_spcseas.zip
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whats the 2nd fie?
Rommco05 said:
It is region zip, contains apps like emui calendar, Hicare, themes...
edit: both need be unziped and flashed separately
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The 1st file will be installed thru the 3 buttons from sdcard>dload folder.
1. How do you flash the 2nd file?
2. Do I also put it in the dload folder together with the 1st file?
Sorry bout d questions, m really noob, it's my 1st huawei device
Rommco05 said:
No problem, Im not sure because I dont ude this method.
But, 1st one goes biggest. After installation 1st boot to rom or just turn off phone and put second one to dload. Yes tru 3 buttons combo
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I might still be able to finish the download after 6 hours since it's only running around 50kb/s, server is too slow. I hope this goes really well, will give update tom thanks!
venugopalu007 said:
It is asian version i think it is dual
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Rommco05 said:
I hope i was helpful and don't shows up some unspecified problem
edit: anyway if this dont work i will guide you how use firmware finder proxy for make upgrade
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I hope it works!
I followed d FF video from youtube by MT team, I dont know what became d problem in d installation of d b380 update and made this to my unit.
Btw after install the 2 files should i wipe data and cache before using it?
Rommco05 said:
No need to be wiped anything. You remember if firmware which you try install was labeled with PV on end name of fw?
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There were 2 b380 available, 1st is 300mb 2nd file is full ota. I only downloaded d full ota. No PV at d end as far as i remember. Used wifi proxy > system update ota > start download pause > return wifi config > resume ota update.
Rommco05 said:
Ithink this was issue, if you want install some firmware or update (Nougat) must be always labeled with PV, with this is able to install over dload or twrp
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I think PV filenames is for twrp. I just read that updating to b380 you need to rollback to b120 which is marshmallow then jump to b380. As long as i can return it to my stock b360 Im fine with it. I will just wait for Oreo or OTA update without using FF since this issue is driving me nuts. It's just 5 day old phone n this already happened. My download is still at 50% very frustrating download speed
Rommco05 said:
As far I know every update must by labeled with PV if will can be installed manualy, this is "offline firmwares" wich don't need be checked online by Huawei
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I have downloaded the 2 files. When I extract the 1st file it has 3 files ( meta-INF, update.app, full_mainpkg.tag). Should I put these 3 files to the dload folder or just the update.app?
Rommco05 said:
All files from each zip together, but zips must separately. I'm going for today off, if will something wrong I have look tomorrow
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The 1st file worked my phone now booted, but the problem is I cant pass thru setup/google account because it doesnt have keyboard just voice command. Why no keyboard, it's my 1st time to see this happened as well, was there a problem with my download?
Im now in the process of installing the 2nd file you gave thru 3 combo, lets see if it gives me a keyboard.
I reverted to stock after messing up my BLN-L24. The ROM is a bit different than the one that shipped with the phone. Some apps are missing. The play store doesn't seem to detect updates even though they can be updated manually when searched. The phone also wont let me update to the latest version. The os it shipped with could update to the latest security update. The play store also says the phone is uncertified. Why is this ROM different? Is there any way i can force an update?
is model number and everything in about section still the same ?
sreekantt said:
is model number and everything in about section still the same ?
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Yea. I figured it out. I flashed the updates in the wrong order. So i was missing all of the USA files because they were flashed before the actual ROM
sreekantt said:
is model number and everything in about section still the same ?
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Nevermind. Its still messed up. I dont understand why im not getting any of the USA features installed. i believe its all stock. BLN-L24C567B342 is the build number. BLN-L24 is the model number.
BakedOnSomeSour said:
Nevermind. Its still messed up. I dont understand why im not getting any of the USA features installed. i believe its all stock. BLN-L24C567B342 is the build number. BLN-L24 is the model number.
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Don't u have any old TWRP backup which consists of OEM info, vendor, product, boot ???
If not, i think you have to use Huawei update extractor on US firmware
Twrp backup would have made the process easy and reliable
There is something very screwed up with the OTA updates for this model phone right now. Consider yourself lucky that your phone still works, I'm dealing with a BLN-L24 that is more than likely unrecoverable all due to some wierd firmware that the official updater installed on the phone on Christmas Eve. Its like the servers are sending bad firmware that isn't for this model but the phone accepts it since it's OTA.
If you haven't read it yet please check out my thread and tell me if you are experiencing anything similar since your OTA. Check out the 3rd post too.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/help/bln-l24-stuck-device-booting-rollback-t3725319
I forgot to mention in my post that overall the phone ran extremely sluggish for a fresh update even though I have no idea what firmware was on the phone. All I know is it was completely foreign to me in all aspects....it was just very wierd overall and in pretty sure you know exactly what I mean since you said it was different.
As for uncertified in play store, try clearing app data for play store and see if it changes to certified.
sreekantt said:
Don't u have any old TWRP backup which consists of OEM info, vendor, product, boot ???
If not, i think you have to use Huawei update extractor on US firmware
Twrp backup would have made the process easy and reliable
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Unfortunately i don't. I will try to flash the files from the update file with the extractor.
BakedOnSomeSour said:
Unfortunately i don't. I will try to flash the files from the update file with the extractor.
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Yeah...try
Verify if u downloaded from the appropriate firmware
http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=BLN-L24C567&firmware_page=0
sreekantt said:
Yeah...try
Verify if u downloaded from the appropriate firmware
http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=BLN-L24C567&firmware_page=0
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I flashed the vendor, boot, recovery, and system images with fastboot and then installed the update through erecovery. First i flashed update.zip. Then i flashed update_data_full_BLN-L24_hw_usa. Im still missing all of the USA features. I know all of the apks are in the update_data_full_BLN-L24_hw_usa folder but they arent being put on the system. Is there something i could be missing? Also the install time for update_data_full_BLN-L24_hw_usa is rather short for its size. Is it just being skipped?
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I flashed the vendor, boot, recovery, and system images with fastboot and then installed the update through erecovery. First i flashed update.zip. Then i flashed update_data_full_BLN-L24_hw_usa. Im still missing all of the USA features. I know all of the apks are in the update_data_full_BLN-L24_hw_usa folder but they arent being put on the system. Is there something i could be missing? Also the install time for update_data_full_BLN-L24_hw_usa is rather short for its size. Is it just being skipped?
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Just to confirm we r on the same lines
U just mentioned that u flashed update.zip
Did u mean 'install it via dload method' .....If installing via dload method...u need to extract update.zip and place the contents in dload folder of sd card.
If u r doing the same....what are the exact apps and features which are missing ?
sreekantt said:
Just to confirm we r on the same lines
U just mentioned that u flashed update.zip
Did u mean 'install it via dload method' .....If installing via dload method...u need to extract update.zip and place the contents in dload folder of sd card.
If u r doing the same....what are the exact apps and features which are missing ?
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Yes by flash i mean using the dload method. I extracted the content of the update.zip and put it in the dload folder on the sd card. After that i put the files from update_data_full_BLN-L24_hw_usa folder into dload and run the update. When the phone boots i am taken to a rather boring stock setup without any bloat apps. Its missing default wallpapers and themes. The play store fails to detect that the preinstalled apps need updates. Its almost like a completely different phone. A completely different broken phone. The apps below should be on the phone
UPDATe: Got an OTA and everything is back to normal. Thanks for the help
BakedOnSomeSour said:
Yes by flash i mean using the dload method. I extracted the content of the update.zip and put it in the dload folder on the sd card. After that i put the files from update_data_full_BLN-L24_hw_usa folder into dload and run the update. When the phone boots i am taken to a rather boring stock setup without any bloat apps. Its missing default wallpapers and themes. The play store fails to detect that the preinstalled apps need updates. Its almost like a completely different phone. A completely different broken phone. The apps below should be on the phone
UPDATe: Got an OTA and everything is back to normal. Thanks for the help
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:highfive: nice
so i got the stock firmware courtesy of honor... and i dont know how to install it.
ive done my google research and the guides tell me to put the UPDATE.app file onto the sd card whilst in the dload folder.. and open the dialer and type a number in then go to SD card update and when i do that instead of the EMUI recovery thing, i get TWRP.
i could boot into the erecovery menu but it will download stuff and doesnt give me the option to go off of microsd card... and i read on a couple places not to flash anything through twrp cause it could cause damage to the device, i.e bricking. and i dont know where to get a stock recovery... i saw the thread on here but it doesnt have the recovery for the BLN-L24 model of the honor 6x..
im really stuck and i dont know what to do... someone help please..
edit\\ can someone please explain what dload is? i did a google search and its download mode? something said hold down power up and down and plug usb cable into computer... i did that and it boots into twrp..?
someone help please
im almost desperate for help..
xSpartacusx said:
im almost desperate for help..
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Dload here- https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73954487&postcount=240
FF for PC - http://pro-teammt.ru/projects/hwff/GetLatestVersion.action
shashank1320 said:
Dload here- https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73954487&postcount=240
FF for PC - http://pro-teammt.ru/projects/hwff/GetLatestVersion.action
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okay... well i downloaded the B366 build for my device from FF on android cause i couldnt figure out how to use the PC version.. and then transferred the zips to my computer, and did the whole Dload folder setup.. and when i went to install it from stock recovery, it would be stuck at 5% and after a few minutes it would just reboot..
so i dont think my phones stock firmware is installed.. i found some other guide where the instructions were to go on twrp and wipe all partitions and using fastboot, flash in boot, recovery, and system along with vendor (the .img files extracted from the update.app file),
and i did that and formatted the phone and stuff, and it booted to a setup screen when you first get it from the store or turn it on.. did that and my phone still doesnt work right, i.e cameras are disabled as snapchat or any apps with camera including built in app dont function, sound doesnt get produced no matter if it stereo speakers bluetooth headphones or phone call earpiece speaker, and no videos on any app will play back..
im not sure what to do now
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im almost desperate for help..
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I was in the same position as you the other day. My phone got recovered but was missing a bunch of things. It was only fixed with an OTA update.
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I was in the same position as you the other day. My phone got recovered but was missing a bunch of things. It was only fixed with an OTA update.
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When I made this I didn't really know much about the whole stock restoring thing with dload. What I meant about the sd card was, what people said to do, which was like hold all three buttons down (volume and power), for me it would go to erecovery and download something off the internet and format. Instead of going through the process kf installing the app file from the sd card . haha
I'm thinking about just buying a new phone. But I want to try to fix this one.
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When I made this I didn't really know much about the whole stock restoring thing with dload. What I meant about the sd card was, what people said to do, which was like hold all three buttons down (volume and power), for me it would go to erecovery and download something off the internet and format. Instead of going through the process kf installing the app file from the sd card . haha
I'm thinking about just buying a new phone. But I want to try to fix this one.
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So where are you now in the process? Your phone boots but with a bunch of issues correct? Do you still need a dload explanation?
I understand dload for the most part. I got a b366 firmware from firmware finder. And it booted up with current issues still present. However this one doesn't have system update in the settings. Also found out I can't flash a rom. Well I can but it won't boot into it haha.
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I understand dload for the most part. I got a b366 firmware from firmware finder. And it booted up with current issues still present. However this one doesn't have system update in the settings. Also found out I can't flash a rom. Well I can but it won't boot into it haha.
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whats the emui version in the menu?
bakedonsomesour said:
whats the emui version in the menu?
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b366= emui 5.0.1
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edit\\ can someone please explain what dload is? i did a google search and its download mode? something said hold down power up and down and plug usb cable into computer... i did that and it boots into twrp..?
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I know this is old but i know the fix. Your build number is incorrect. You need to flash a lower version.img than take an OTA update and youll be all set.
well is it fixed.you have to download two files one is named update.zip and is something like data_hw like that.first flash the update zip by extracting it and placing it in the dload folder and flash the second zip.only thing you have to make sure is to download the correct package or else it wont work.
I'm gifting my father in law an Honor 6X. I already unlocked the bootloader and rooted, but I'd like for him to be able to install updates when they're released. If I uninstall all the bloatware while rooted and then relock the bootloader, will root be retained? Will TWRP be removed? Will OTA updates be allowed? This is all on the stock ROM.
Superorb said:
I'm gifting my father in law an Honor 6X. I already unlocked the bootloader and rooted, but I'd like for him to be able to install updates when they're released. If I uninstall all the bloatware while rooted and then relock the bootloader, will root be retained? Will TWRP be removed? Will OTA updates be allowed? This is all on the stock ROM.
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I believe you should be able to receive updates with the bootloader unlocked. The OTA might relock the bootloader and will most likely remove root. In order to update you will need to also have stock recovery installed so there would be no way for him to root again without unlocking the bootloader and flashing twrp.
BakedOnSomeSour said:
I believe you should be able to receive updates with the bootloader unlocked. The OTA might relock the bootloader and will most likely remove root. In order to update you will need to also have stock recovery installed so there would be no way for him to root again without unlocking the bootloader and flashing twrp.
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Ok. He's clueless when it comes to even using stock phones, so I'll probably completely return the phone to stock and call it a day. Is there a thread floating around here to do relock, unroot, and completely return to stock?
Superorb said:
Ok. He's clueless when it comes to even using stock phones, so I'll probably completely return the phone to stock and call it a day. Is there a thread floating around here to do relock, unroot, and completely return to stock?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/how-to/how-to-to-stock-emui-5-0-flashing-twrp-t3679985
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/how-to/how-to-to-stock-emui-5-0-flashing-twrp-t3679985
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That says it's for after you've flashed custom ROMs. I've never flashed a ROM on mine, only unlocked and rooted. Haven't even uninstalled any apps yet. Is there a quick way to relock and unroot?
Superorb said:
That says it's for after you've flashed custom ROMs. I've never flashed a ROM on mine, only unlocked and rooted. Haven't even uninstalled any apps yet. Is there a quick way to relock and unroot?
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Its also if you flashed twrp not only custom roms. You can uninstall root in the superSU app when selecting full unroot in the settings. I believe a factory reset can do it too. The next step would be to download the firmware for the phone and using fastboot to flash a boot and recovery image and then to lock the bootloader. Those steps are all in the link. That is the quickest way.
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Its also if you flashed twrp not only custom roms. You can uninstall root in the superSU app when selecting full unroot in the settings. I believe a factory reset can do it too. The next step would be to download the firmware for the phone and using fastboot to flash a boot and recovery image and then to lock the bootloader. Those steps are all in the link. That is the quickest way.
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Damn, I was hoping it would be as easy as "fastbook oem lock" and be done with it.
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Damn, I was hoping it would be as easy as "fastbook oem lock" and be done with it.
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Same. if you need any additional help with the process just let me know.
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Same. if you need any additional help with the process just let me know.
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Thanks! Where can I find the EMUI 5.0.1 image? Mine is BLN-L24.
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Thanks! Where can I find the EMUI 5.0.1 image? Mine is BLN-L24.
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There's a PC application called firmware finder. https://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146
You can download firmware finder on your phone too and download the files from there. It's on the play store.
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There's a PC application called firmware finder. https://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146
You can download firmware finder on your phone too and download the files from there. It's on the play store.
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Ok, downloaded the Firmware finder and I have no idea how to use it. Directions don't make any sense and I have no idea what I'm doing after entering in my phone model.
I'm trying, but this phone is so different from my old LG G2 to play around with.
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Ok, downloaded the Firmware finder and I have no idea how to use it. Directions don't make any sense and I have no idea what I'm doing after entering in my phone model.
I'm trying, but this phone is so different from my old LG G2 to play around with.
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When you get into the Firmware Finder(PC) app youll notice your on a tab labeled "Main Page". Click on the tab labeled "common base" and type BLN-L24 into the search bar at the top right and then click on FIND. A list of firmware will pop up. Find the one that matches your build number and then click on the link under the "filelist" section. There will be two or three different zips you need to download. When you have the three downloaded let me know.
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When you get into the Firmware Finder(PC) app youll notice your on a tab labeled "Main Page". Click on the tab labeled "common base" and type BLN-L24 into the search bar at the top right and then click on FIND. A list of firmware will pop up. Find the one that matches your build number and then click on the link under the "filelist" section. There will be two or three different zips you need to download. When you have the three downloaded let me know.
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Ok, I've downloaded all 3 zip files from my build at over 2gigs.
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Ok, I've downloaded all 3 zip files from my build at over 2gigs.
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Ok now extract the files from the update.zip folder. Then take the UPDATE.app from the extracted files and open it with update extractor: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454
After that your ready to follow the steps on the other guide.
So I screwed up. Before you posted I unrooted via unSU flashable zip. Then I fastboot flashed boot and recovery to the stock one from the update.app file. Now it's got some verification error on power on and OTA updates fail. I tried moving the update.app to a dload folder on sdcard, but when it starts up it fails at 5% when restoring from the sdcard.
ETA: Tried the 360 FW which updated successfully. Booted and asked for password. After panicking shutdown and copied the HW contents to Sdcard and did the update again which succeeded. Booted and asked for password again and I panicked again. Pulled the Sdcard and booted into stock recovery. Wiped everything and then restarted crossing fingers. Started up like normal, no password request! So it looks like the phone is back on totally stock EMUI 5.0. I'll hope for the update and will try with fingers and toes crossed. Thanks for your help. I may be back, but hopefully not.
ETA2: There's no update option above the last About option in settings... How do I get the update option?
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So I screwed up. Before you posted I unrooted via unSU flashable zip. Then I fastboot flashed boot and recovery to the stock one from the update.app file. Now it's got some verification error on power on and OTA updates fail. I tried moving the update.app to a dload folder on sdcard, but when it starts up it fails at 5% when restoring from the sdcard.
ETA: Tried the 360 FW which updated successfully. Booted and asked for password. After panicking shutdown and copied the HW contents to Sdcard and did the update again which succeeded. Booted and asked for password again and I panicked again. Pulled the Sdcard and booted into stock recovery. Wiped everything and then restarted crossing fingers. Started up like normal, no password request! So it looks like the phone is back on totally stock EMUI 5.0. I'll hope for the update and will try with fingers and toes crossed. Thanks for your help. I may be back, but hopefully not.
ETA2: There's no update option above the last About option in settings... How do I get the update option?
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Edit: Before trying below steps. Just put the files from "BLN-L24_hw_usa"(b360) into dload folder and flash with dload. It might update the version.img without the needs for the steps below. if that brings the build number back to b360 use the hisui(PC) application to connect to the phone and update
Ok i forgot to mention something. The reason you dont have a update option is because you are on b360 which never had a button. Your build number on your phone will say b366 but thats incorrect. You cant receive an ota automatically because the phone thinks its already on the latest version. You need to take the UPDATE.APP from the "BLN-L24_hw_usa" (b360) folder and extract the VERSION.IMG file. It needs to be flashed with TWRP because fastboot wont work for some reason. That file will fix the build number and change it back to b360 so you can receive the OTA which will also restore the missing apps and features. That means you have to unlock the bootloader. Flash twrp. Flash the vendor.img with twrp and then do the dload method.
You have all the files and have done it already so this time will be easier. Ive done this way too many times with this phone. Sorry i forgot the mention the one step
Build number on my phone is already 360, and it has never been 366. Tried flashing the 360 like you said via dload and nothing seems to have changed.
Also the SIMtray eject tool seems to just go into the phone without ejecting the tray. A paperclip worked, but man this phone is really frustrating.
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Build number on my phone is already 360, and it has never been 366. Tried flashing the 360 like you said via dload and nothing seems to have changed.
Also the SIMtray eject tool seems to just go into the phone without ejecting the tray. A paperclip worked, but man this phone is really frustrating.
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Oh ok my build number always got stuck at b366. Try connecting with the HiSuite program and getting an OTA. And yes this is the strangest, most difficult phone to work with that ive ever owned.
BakedOnSomeSour said:
Oh ok my build number always got stuck at b366. Try connecting with the HiSuite program and getting an OTA. And yes this is the strangest, most difficult phone to work with that ive ever owned.
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Wife made me box it up and ship to her dad, so I no longer have the phone. I did install the HiSuite when I first powered on the phone and it was never able to connect and see the phone, so who knows what's going on.
Thanks for all your help. I have another one, but I'm just going to sell it and be done with it. No idea what other phone I can get with the same specs for the same price that's not so difficult to flash, but I'll keep looking I guess.
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Wife made me box it up and ship to her dad, so I no longer have the phone. I did install the HiSuite when I first powered on the phone and it was never able to connect and see the phone, so who knows what's going on.
Thanks for all your help. I have another one, but I'm just going to sell it and be done with it. No idea what other phone I can get with the same specs for the same price that's not so difficult to flash, but I'll keep looking I guess.
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Its not difficult. In order to connect to hisuite you need to enable developer settings and allow usb debugging or type hisuite in the settings search bar and click "allow HiSuite to use HDB". I got this phone for christmas and i already know a ton about it. It may seem complicated now but its really nothing.