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Hi,
It seems I was over zelaous in trying the updated ROMs that were posted on Huawei and NeedRom (didn't look at the file names that stated they Chinese versions).
Looking to see if anyone has a copy or a backup or their original ENGlish or international ROM that I can use to recover mine so I get GAPPS back, being able to define which slot is the 4G slot rather that being told the top one, etc.
I will be eternally grateful if someone can assist.
MT7 firmware
sketchykingy said:
Hi,
It seems I was over zelaous in trying the updated ROMs that were posted on Huawei and NeedRom (didn't look at the file names that stated they Chinese versions).
Looking to see if anyone has a copy or a backup or their original ENGlish or international ROM that I can use to recover mine so I get GAPPS back, being able to define which slot is the 4G slot rather that being told the top one, etc.
I will be eternally grateful if someone can assist.
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The first link is for the L09 variant. The other, I'm not sure. Saw the TL10 Southeast Asia firmware a couple of days ago over at the official Huawei Philippines website, but it's no longer there now.
http://consumer.huawei.com/it/support/downloads/detail/index.htm?id=31149
http://consumer.huawei.com/pl/support/downloads/detail/index.htm?id=32122
monchinglopez said:
The first link is for the L09 variant. The other, I'm not sure. Saw the TL10 Southeast Asia firmware a couple of days ago over at the official Huawei Philippines website, but it's no longer there now.
Thanks for the links, I have tried no success, they all fail in the upgrade/install.
I went through all the locations/countries on the website looking for the TL10 version, I was unable to find one, even the Generic one that was listed didn't install and came out as a fail (assuming it is meant for TL09).
Oh well will just have to wait for an upload by someone or wait for Huawei to post the ENG ROM update.
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sketchykingy said:
monchinglopez said:
The first link is for the L09 variant. The other, I'm not sure. Saw the TL10 Southeast Asia firmware a couple of days ago over at the official Huawei Philippines website, but it's no longer there now.
Thanks for the links, I have tried no success, they all fail in the upgrade/install.
I went through all the locations/countries on the website looking for the TL10 version, I was unable to find one, even the Generic one that was listed didn't install and came out as a fail (assuming it is meant for TL09).
Oh well will just have to wait for an upload by someone or wait for Huawei to post the ENG ROM update.
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Here it is: http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/downloads/detail/index.htm?id=32364
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monchinglopez said:
sketchykingy said:
Here it is: http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/downloads/detail/index.htm?id=32364
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LEGEND!!!
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Do you've already flashed it? Version 119 looks a little old, but the upload date seems to be 29th nov. I've patched my cust partition with the files from this version. SIM config, etc. is all there now and Vodafone 4G is selectable now, too. And it shows vodafone.de now instead of vodafone.de 3G. But it looks like it's still not activating 4G. Modem file size looks a little different, well i would try to flash modem, but i'm not sure to which partition, there are several partitions with modem in the name and the space used on these partitions isn't matching the size of the modem.img in the update.app file. Anybody flashed this is living in a 800Mhz lte area? Is it working? Any ideas about the modem partition?
pappschlumpf said:
Do you've already flashed it? Version 119 looks a little old, but the upload date seems to be 29th nov. I've patched my cust partition with the files from this version. SIM config, etc. is all there now and Vodafone 4G is selectable now, too. And it shows vodafone.de now instead of vodafone.de 3G. But it looks like it's still not activating 4G. Modem file size looks a little different, well i would try to flash modem, but i'm not sure to which partition, there are several partitions with modem in the name and the space used on these partitions isn't matching the size of the modem.img in the update.app file. Anybody flashed this is living in a 800Mhz lte area? Is it working? Any ideas about the modem partition?
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Hi,
Not sure to tell you the truth, mine is stuck on the last 2-3% on the upgrade, regardless of if I do it via the APP, Bootrom, SD or internal card, or if it is plugged into power or PC. Never seems to complete, I have left it for an hour at a time. The Chinese ROMs completed in under 5 minutes so I am not sure what the issue is, I also tried a different SD card, formatted, cleared cache, reset to factory everything My Telstra Sims have the 800hz range but cant confirm at the moment.
Any guidance on the steps you took would be handy.
I've only modified cust partition with the files from the b119 update.app. I've tried to flash it and ended up like you, flashing process immediately stops. For sure this update checks build.prop and stops there. I'll have a look if i could find and mod the update script.
I have the latest version 120sp07 china
to me it does not "return" to that release .. dload fails
For sure because of checking rom version in build.prob in your system partition. You could try to replace it with the one in the update.app before flashing. Should i upload it for you?
I think so too, I can change the build prop ..
according to you which lines need to be changed?
I noticed that the model has changed in JAZZ
currently are with version 120sp07
among other things, now is the output 121sp02
I think the Chinese versions also complicate life here in europe, what do you think?
on the German site they say that you can not load the various firmware
Please and the steps taken.
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Please and the steps taken.
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I received the phone from china with a rom in English already with root and cwm
I had the updates are ready to install rieusciva but not because there was cwm
I wanted to upgrade to a rom Chinese 120sp07 in a forced dload
I had to first remove the cwm recovery and put the original taken by unzipping the SP07
I installed the 120sp07 function forced dload
iI saw that after the phone has changed names in "jazz"
now I can not install the rom General English with dload why not complete the installation
I would go back to the general version eng
andytom69 said:
I received the phone from china with a rom in English already with root and cwm
I had the updates are ready to install rieusciva but not because there was cwm
I wanted to upgrade to a rom Chinese 120sp07 in a forced dload
I had to first remove the cwm recovery and put the original taken by unzipping the SP07
I installed the 120sp07 function forced dload
iI saw that after the phone has changed names in "jazz"
now I can not install the rom General English with dload why not complete the installation
I would go back to the general version eng
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Andy,
As pappschlumpf said it is a difference in the build.prop file.
He is going to post up the one that he modified to work on his mobile and hopefully the steps taken to replace the file as well.
Then we can use the normal English version.
sketchykingy said:
Andy,
As pappschlumpf said it is a difference in the build.prop file.
He is going to post up the one that he modified to work on his mobile and hopefully the steps taken to replace the file as well.
Then we can use the normal English version.
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Here's the build.prop as attachement. Extract and replace the one in /system with it. Permissions have to be set to rwrr. If it's still not working, other files are checked by the updater, too.
pappschlumpf said:
Here's the build.prop as attachement. Extract and replace the one in /system with it. Permissions have to be set to rwrr. If it's still not working, other files are checked by the updater, too.
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@pappschlumpf did you have to root first, or can we get around it by doing something funky?
or do i just rebuild the UPDATE.APP with this new build.prop file?
You need root to replace files in the /system partition.
That's the build.prop from the B119 ROM. If you replace your B121/120 build.prop with it and start flash it could work if build.prop is the only file that is checked before starting flash procedure. I can not say that surely because of not finding an update script in huawei's update.app file.
So let's recap
discharge of the buildprop 119sp3 general attached
I replace this file on my 120sp07 I copy it over with write permissions
after restart or I can immediately update the dload 19sp03 eng general?
andytom69 said:
So let's recap
discharge of the buildprop 119sp3 general attached
I replace this file on my 120sp07 I copy it over with write permissions
after restart or I can immediately update the dload 19sp03 eng general?
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Yes, i hope so. After replacing the file don't forget to set permissions for build.prop to rw-r-r again! And save a copy of your B120 build.prop to your external SD.
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.
Hey everyone, I managed to download the OTA update bin file from FOTA server for the S8 Unlocked (US Version). If anyone is interested in testing and post the update I will leave the link to the OTA bin file. I am actually working on it as well. I am assuming it should be flashable as long as you have latest Nougat 7.0 for the unlocked S8 or if you have installed Unlocked firmware in your Carrier branded Galaxy S8. I will be doing some test as well but I need some rest before I start working on it again. Will keep you all posted and hope some of you guys would like to do some test with it. I am pretty sure we will figure out how to flash it.
As far as I know from last year you could flash update.zip file which was extracted from the Verizon S7 Edge. Since its unlocked firmware/OTA file I would assume it will be doable.
Normally you will have to keep the file in your sdCard and go to recovery mode and apply update from SD card but we will definitely have to do some testing if that doesn't work out.
Link for the OTA update bin file: https://mega.nz/#F!k6IjlJoC!VJJ3gyVaF8ofphE1fZvD8A
EDIT: found a way to download whole firmware will post sometime after midnight once I get off from work.
we cant flash .bin files. Doesnt work. We already tried.
thank you! I would love to know how to flash this if possible?
badboy47 said:
thank you! I would love to know how to flash this if possible?
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1 possible way might be to extract the content of bin with 7zip. then compress it with 7zip as a zip file. name it the same name. put on sdcard and reboot to recovery. then apply update from sdcard and prey to what ever god you like that it works.
trying to help.
MrSteelX said:
1 possible way might be to extract the content of bin with 7zip. then compress it with 7zip as a zip file. name it the same name. put on sdcard and reboot to recovery. then apply update from sdcard and prey to what ever god you like that it works.
trying to help.
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Nope is not working there are two errors 1st is e.footer is wrong and 2nd is signature verification failed
If someone has a Snapdragon S8 with bootloader unlocked and TWRP, maybe you can sideload it by disabling signature verification?
When flashing updates via stock recovery create a folder call FOTA in SD card and place file there rename it update.zip just make sure you don't end up with update.zip.zip
tlopez1973 said:
When flashing updates via stock recovery create a folder call FOTA in SD card and place file there rename it update.zip just make sure you don't end up with update.zip.zip
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No, an error is displayed. Nothing is set.
55andrey55 said:
No, an error is displayed. Nothing is set.
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what's the error you got?
MishaalRahman said:
If someone has a Snapdragon S8 with bootloader unlocked and TWRP, maybe you can sideload it by disabling signature verification?
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Only snapdragons that have bootloader unlock is the Chinese edition and loading that would probably brick them or best casensrio perma lock their bootloader
Cameron581 said:
Only snapdragons that have bootloader unlock is the Chinese edition and loading that would probably brick them or best casensrio perma lock their bootloader
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It wouldn't do either of those. It would just fail.
suyash1629 said:
what's the error you got?
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Just went live in the US man through the Samsung plus app and I got in. Only 10k spots
Stevieboy02008 said:
Just went live in the US man through the Samsung plus app and I got in. Only 10k spots
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Yup I saw it just went live. I reverted back to Nougat and was trying to get the OTA update.zip file. And noticed that it just went live. For some reason it did not detect that I was already registered and asked me to registered again. I wonder if everyone who did it by bypassing server has to register again to claim their actual spot for later updates.
suyash1629 said:
Yup I saw it just went live. I reverted back to Nougat and was trying to get the OTA update.zip file. And noticed that it just went live. For some reason it did not detect that I was already registered and asked me to registered again. I wonder if everyone who did it by bypassing server has to register again to claim their actual spot for later updates.
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Don't know and don't care. It's downloading officially now brother and I'm a happy camper lol once it download I will do factory reset and have it fresh
Does anyone know if we can use SamPWND root method but without clearing cache? I am assuming I can do that by not flashing CSC which contains the cache partition.
I am trying to grab update.zip from cache partition.
Turns out my assumption of update.zip file being stored in /cache were wrong its actually stored in /data/fota folder. I guess we are out of luck here. I was thinking what is that converts .bin file to .zip file instantly after downloading onto Galaxy S8. I don't see any other way beside renaming and adding signature (though it already has the signature from Samsung.
suyash1629 said:
Turns out my assumption of update.zip file being stored in /cache were wrong its actually stored in /data/fota folder. I guess we are out of luck here. I was thinking what is that converts .bin file to .zip file instantly after downloading onto Galaxy S8. I don't see any other way beside renaming and adding signature (though it already has the signature from Samsung.
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Well I have a question for you brother.
I just officially download and installed it. But wanted to do a fresh start basically a factory reset and download everything from scratch. If I do the factory reset would it kick me out of beta and take me back to 7.0 or just take me back to 7.0 or will start with 8.0?
Stevieboy02008 said:
Well I have a question for you brother.
I just officially download and installed it. But wanted to do a fresh start basically a factory reset and download everything from scratch. If I do the factory reset would it kick me out of beta and take me back to 7.0 or just take me back to 7.0 or will start with 8.0?
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factory reset will stay on 8.0
Would it kick me out of the beta program though. That's the most important thing for me ?
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cam30era said:
factory reset will stay on 8.0
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Please advice on my earlier question brother.
You guys think FlashFire could flash it?
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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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.
BakedOnSomeSour said:
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
xSpartacusx said:
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.
Superorb said:
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.
Superorb said:
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.
BakedOnSomeSour said:
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.
Superorb said:
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.