Can anyone point me to l29 working Oreo I'm on c432 and cannot update yet due to imei
Anyone point me in the right direction
Flashed it, Initial thought are good
Battery life much better
You should look through the existing posts. This one should help. Ignore the 2nd two parts of the OP though, they are not connected to the Oreo update.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-oreo-update-package-t3699522
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Hey, this is my first post and I'm inexperienced with Android tinkering so I apologize if I've broken any rules. I searched but would like clarification as Nougat has changed things.
Is there any way to enable the fingerprint reader after the Nougat OTA for the US version of the XZ F8331?
I mistakenly didn't realize Nougat had changed things and unwittingly soft bricked my XZ the other day but managed to unbrick it and really want to avoid bricking it again.
It seems that downgrading to Marshmallow via flashtool is possible? so maybe it could be possible to downgrade to the UK Marshmallow and then get the UK Nougat OTA and then get the fingerprint reader to function that way?
Any rom you use that isn't the US rom will allow fingerprint to work.
Right, but flashtool isn't compatible with Nougat yet. I just got the idea of using Emma though, will look into it more soon
Yeah, you can just flash an MM rom and update to Nougat via OTA.
EMMA will only work with devices with unlocked bootloaders.
You are correct in your first thought. Just flash a UK FTF for MM and get the OTA Nougat update.
Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately the Customized UK MM FTF seems to be no longer available from XperiFirm and I haven't had any luck trying to find it elsewhere.
How much does the Market/Operator matter? Maybe a customized MM FTF from another region is better? Anything I should be worried about?
ayau26 said:
Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately the Customized UK MM FTF seems to be no longer available from XperiFirm and I haven't had any luck trying to find it elsewhere.
How much does the Market/Operator matter? Maybe a customized MM FTF from another region is better? Anything I should be worried about?
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Not really. Only a bit of bloatware, everything else is about the same.
You may be able to find an older FTF from here though
Thanks again! There is a Customized UK FTF for MM on the site you linked but it can't be downloaded for free unfortunately.
ayau26 said:
Thanks again! There is a Customized UK FTF for MM on the site you linked but it can't be downloaded for free unfortunately.
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I am wondering the same - new F8331 on N OTA and enabling the fingerprint reader. Any luck on your end figuring this out?
I've been running customized NOBA in my Z5 for a while here in the US and have been very happy with it. Customized NOBA for the XZ still hasn't been updated to Nougat, so that could be an option. I don't get to unwrap my XZ until Christmas, so I've already downloaded the MM version currently on Xperifirm to re-enable my fingerprint sensor first.
I like customized NOBA because it has bloatware you can completely uninstall.
You should be able to google the central europe firmware (marshmallow) and use that. I just fixed 2 XZs yesterday after banging my head against the wall over the firmware.
Update to marshmallow using flashtool and then OTA update to nougat. Central Europe works perfectly and I get the LTE symbol (some people hated the 4G symbol even though it's the same). Finger print scanner works (both phones are US versions from Amazon).
Help me please
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You should be able to google the central europe firmware (marshmallow) and use that. I just fixed 2 XZs yesterday after banging my head against the wall over the firmware.
Update to marshmallow using flashtool and then OTA update to nougat. Central Europe works perfectly and I get the LTE symbol (some people hated the 4G symbol even though it's the same). Finger print scanner works (both phones are US versions from Amazon).
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So I just purchased one and i can't fix it using methods online. Can u help me one on one thru skype like now please, i appreciate it.
I mentioned this in the B387 for FRD-L09 post, but I thought I'd mention it in it's own post for people just looking for FRD-L14 updates.
I received the B385 update yesterday for my FRD-L14. Security patch is April. I haven't been running it long enough to determine if there are any issues.
Before anyone screams at me about "another firmware post", I did search to see if I could find one dedicated to FRD-L14 and I didn't see one.
I have a mate 9 MHA-AL00, so far I've been able to unlock BL and have installed TWRP I'm trying to rebrand it to L29 using this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
My question is: I can't decide whether to go with C636 or C432... What are the pro's con's from each? anyone who has succeeded in the rebrand process what are your thoughts? which region to go with?
The main reason why i'm doing the rebrand is because of the notification issue, Nova launcher, Bluetooth issues with MHA-AL00.
Your opinions between the different versions will be appreciated.
Hi. I did exactly as you're intending and went with 636 about six months ago. It has worked flawlessly for me, I've updated twice using the firmware finder app, due to again and have had zero issues. The phone rom runs like a charm and has never let me down, not once. I do not recall any issues.
No experience of the other ROM but I went for 636 as that's the international version and I figured that would be better for me, despite living in the UK European ROM was an option but international is great.
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Hi. I did exactly as you're intending and went with 636 about six months ago. It has worked flawlessly for me, I've updated twice using the firmware finder app, due to again and have had zero issues. The phone rom runs like a charm and has never let me down, not once. I do not recall any issues.
No experience of the other ROM but I went for 636 as that's the international version and I figured that would be better for me, despite living in the UK European ROM was an option but international is great.
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Which build are you on? B188?
I'm. On B181.
Hi
after rebrand do I have to reinstall everything again or can i re store everyhing from backup
thanks in advance
reg
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after rebrand do I have to reinstall everything again or can i re store everyhing from backup
thanks in advance
reg
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I would imagine you can reinstall everything despite the rebrand. The backup will put everything back and any apps that are out of date will get updated via play. Maybe some others have more experience.
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I would imagine you can reinstall everything despite the rebrand. The backup will put everything back and any apps that are out of date will get updated via play. Maybe some others have more experience.
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I've done rebranding from C636 to C432 but I found both has some bugs. Some with touchscreen or system sounds. I can't find any build stable for me. (Currently I'm on L29C432B225).
Regarding data you can make a HiSuite backup of all but make another backup of pictures because HiSuite does not backup pics and vids.
I don't know how to identify Official Stable builds vs. Official Beta builds, anyone knows?
Edit: Sorry, I was talking about Mate 9 PRO model LON-L29, but it should be the same
I got no 4G toggle switch on C432 even when my SIM was 4G compatible. I have to go back o C636.
Just today I went to C636 from the Aussie C34, finally got some updates. Build seems perfectly fine with a few new features over the C34 build. Haven't tried C432 yet but 636 seems like a keeper for me.
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My question is: I can't decide whether to go with C636 or C432... What are the pro's con's from each? anyone who has succeeded in the rebrand process what are your thoughts? which region to go with?
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Which rebrand did you choose?
My region is C636 and it works well, but I am considering rebranding the C432 to potentially get in Beta programs that are not offered to the C636 region.
I've been on C636 since I purchased and rebranded my Mate 9 in March this year. B181 has been the best build for me to date. Stellar battery life, stable. I don't even bother using Nova as EMUI is just superb. I've not considered any other build, C636 is the one for me.
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Which rebrand did you choose?
My region is C636 and it works well, but I am considering rebranding the C432 to potentially get in Beta programs that are not offered to the C636 region.
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I had C636 and now I'm on C432 and I can't access to any beta program on both in my country (Argentina).
So I bought a (supposedly) sealed Mate 9 on ebay as a Christmas present to myself, and it's great! but i'm not getting any updates.. its an MHA-L29, Build no MHA-L29C432B182-log.
I'd previously been onto Huawei on facebook with an update query on my Mate 8, so I queried them about this phone with the same question. This was what I got back:
Hi Fred,
Thank you for getting back to us.
We have tried checking the IMEI numbers of your Mate 9 device in our system and although on the consumer website we were prompted with the information that the device is intended for China, while running them through our other software tools we were unable to gain access to any type of information.
For this reason we won't be able to provide any details related to the current Build Number available for the device, or any other details related to the updates intended for it.
Should any other questions arise, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best regards, Huawei
So it seems it's a China model and not a European one. Do I somehow flash it with a Chinese rom? If so - which one?!
Any help much appreciated!
Fred
I wont be much help on this subject, but you would certainly rebrand to a different region. There are a few threads around for that, Then use the region you want.
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So it seems it's a China model and not a European one. Do I somehow flash it with a Chinese rom? If so - which one?!
Any help much appreciated!
Fred
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So, it is definitely Chinese model.
1. Huawei didn't tell you much info, just point to China.
2. Model that is selling in Europe can't have log suffix in build number. This is ROM for test purpose with logging and sending info to Huawei. Chinese sellers flashed it by inadvertence.
Don't look on it was sealed. It is too easy to seal box again.
Well, you can stay at C432 region, but I recommend flash release version like B198 using Firmware Finder.
Otherwise you can return to Chinese region ( C00 )
In this case you must get unlock code and unlock bootloader. Turn "oem unlock" in developer settings and remember that option is on world ROMs only.
Then you will able to rebrand.
Thanks for the input so far guys,
Would there be any benefit in putting a Chinese rom on? Am I right in thinking that China versions are getting Oreo at the moment? I'd rather not go through using the tool and rebranding (did it before with my Mate 8) so I think i'll try to work out the firmware finder app!
Thanks
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Thanks for the input so far guys,
Would there be any benefit in putting a Chinese rom on? Am I right in thinking that China versions are getting Oreo at the moment? I'd rather not go through using the tool and rebranding (did it before with my Mate 8) so I think i'll try to work out the firmware finder app!
Thanks
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I believe the Chinese versions are somewhat limited and cannot access some Google apps and services.
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Good morning all,
I used the Firmware Finder to update to MHA-L29C432B198 and all good! Now I guess I just wait for the Oreo update to hit this region version. It needed a reset of course, so I had a fun evening of rebuilding and signing into all my apps while at the same time completely rebuilding my media centre pc which had refused to boot.. yay. Good times.
Fred
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Good morning all,
I used the Firmware Finder to update to MHA-L29C432B198 and all good! Now I guess I just wait for the Oreo update to hit this region version. It needed a reset of course, so I had a fun evening of rebuilding and signing into all my apps while at the same time completely rebuilding my media centre pc which had refused to boot.. yay. Good times.
Fred
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Well, even if you updated, you're still "out of region". So chances are you won't get any update to Oreo.
Oreo builds for C432 are named MHA-L29 8.0.0.xxx (C432) in Firmware Finder, same with MHA-L09.
So you could try updating to Oreo through FF.
Thanks, I'll keep checking the finder app. I'd rather stay on the c432 chain as I'm in England if that makes a difference. Is Oreo still in beta for 432? So far they all say not approved for installation.
Hi everyone,
I m a little confuse and when I say a little, I mean a lot, about the way to go from a L29C432B582, unlocked bootloader to a ROM with EMUI 8 to Openkirin. I read than oreo isn't available for L29, so have I to flash a Chinese ROM, or something ? Some help could be great. And why not make of this tread an how to for all firmware versions to go to openkirin, but I can figurate this just by myself. Does anyone know my path ? And could you please explain the way you have proceed to go to OpenKirin, or even and other Oreo Rom, from where you come to where you are now. With link to the thread and files you had use, lot of link seems dead. It could be really helpfull for a lot of us.
I will still try to find a way by myself and update this thread, but any help would be really appreciate.
I had think in a first place I had to go to a stock rom, for reach the official update, but if I can't have the EMUI 8 for L29C432 it will be a dead end.
Best regards
You will have to debrand your phone to the chinese version of mate 8 in order to update your phone to oreo. You have the thread with all the instructions in the forum. If you dont do this,you wont be able to flash any open kirin roms.
This is the thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/discussion-oreo-huawei-mate-8-t3785320
Hi,
Thanks Leverkusen
Did you make this ? What firmware have you ? Did the update could be done OTA ? Do I have to paid for DC-Unlock ?