Hello guys,
I have mate 9 C636 B362 oreo.
The problem is am now living in europe
Which makes my phone unable to get updates through default system update and very slow to updates to go through firmwarefinder
My question is can i rebrand the mate 9 while I am already on Oreo to c432
Thanks
ALA92 said:
Hello guys,
I have mate 9 C636 B362 oreo.
The problem is am now living in europe
Which makes my phone unable to get updates through default system update and very slow to updates to go through firmwarefinder
My question is can i rebrand the mate 9 while I am already on Oreo to c432
Thanks
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There is an easier and much safer way to update if you still have a SIM card of the country you purchased the phone from. It doesn't even have to be active anymore. Just insert it and reboot, then connect to wifi and all the updates will pop up.
Hope that helps
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itenos said:
There is an easier and much safer way to update if you still have a SIM card of the country you purchased the phone from. It doesn't even have to be active anymore. Just insert it and reboot, then connect to wifi and all the updates will pop up.
Hope that helps
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk
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I don't think it matters. Bought a USA C567 for a friend and he is using it in Europe with European sim and he got the C567 Oreo before me. I still didn't get mine. I believe all firmwares are eventually approved for all imei's in a certain model, like model L29. You can check old FF's on the FF app for older firmware and you will see it is approved for almost every region. At least my USA phone is...
crusht said:
I don't think it matters. Bought a USA C567 for a friend and he is using it in Europe with European sim and he got the C567 Oreo before me. I still didn't get mine. I believe all firmwares are eventually approved for all imei's in a certain model, like model L29. You can check old FF's on the FF app for older firmware and you will see it is approved for almost every region. At least my USA phone is...
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Believe it or not but it matters! Maybe your friend activated the C567 phone with a European SIM card and that's why he receives updates.
I bought a C636 phone in Cambodia and am constantly traveling around South East Asia. I never receive updates of any kind but the moment I insert a Cambodian SIM card the updates pop up.
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To answer your question: yes.
Use the "Rebrand" section https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-oreo-update-package-t3699522
ALA92 said:
Hello guys,
I have mate 9 C636 B362 oreo.
The problem is am now living in europe
Which makes my phone unable to get updates through default system update and very slow to updates to go through firmwarefinder
My question is can i rebrand the mate 9 while I am already on Oreo to c432
Thanks
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Hi pal! I've got my Mate 9 from china (AL00) and want to rebrand to c636 to get full google integration... you have google assistant (or google now) when holding home button? "ok google" works? that's all I want...
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ante0 said:
To answer your question: yes.
Use the "Rebrand" section https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-oreo-update-package-t3699522
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Where do you get "oeminfo.bin"? There's a thread with a collection of them but all for Nougat... If the phone is currently on Oreo and want to rebrand staying on Oreo... I can use those Nougat oeminfos?
Firearg said:
Where do you get "oeminfo.bin"? There's a thread with a collection of them but all for Nougat... If the phone is currently on Oreo and want to rebrand staying on Oreo... I can use those Nougat oeminfos?
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Well, if I had read it more carefully I would've said you need to downgrade to Nougat.
But it's done if you follow the instructions.
Sorry for the misinformation.
Edit: Though, with an oeminfo.bin from Oreo you should be able to rebrand straight to Oreo.
You could always ask mankindtw, he should know.
itenos said:
There is an easier and much safer way to update if you still have a SIM card of the country you purchased the phone from. It doesn't even have to be active anymore. Just insert it and reboot, then connect to wifi and all the updates will pop up.
Hope that helps
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk
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Thanks
I will certainly try that method if its that easy.
Hope it works
itenos said:
There is an easier and much safer way to update if you still have a SIM card of the country you purchased the phone from. It doesn't even have to be active anymore. Just insert it and reboot, then connect to wifi and all the updates will pop up.
Hope that helps
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk
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ante0 said:
Well, if I had read it more carefully I would've said you need to downgrade to Nougat.
But it's done if you follow the instructions.
Sorry for the misinformation.
Edit: Though, with an oeminfo.bin from Oreo you should be able to rebrand straight to Oreo.
You could always ask mankindtw, he should know.
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I wanted to avoid downgrading and then upgrading again, because it just increase the chances of things going wrong
Firearg said:
Hi pal! I've got my Mate 9 from china (AL00) and want to rebrand to c636 to get full google integration... you have google assistant (or google now) when holding home button? "ok google" works? that's all I want...
No
Actually ok google doesnt work fully (it doesn't work with the screen locked even if i have the settings to unlock the phone on
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Hey guys,
If anyone's interested, my P9 just received the OTA for L09C636B361. This is on an unlocked/unbranded Australian handset. Obviously, I've immediately started the download...
Time to start mashing that "Check for Updates" button if you're in Australia I guess
Excited! Time to spam the update button
alm0nde said:
Excited! Time to spam the update button
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Any luck?
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Any luck?
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Nothing yet
Might want to check tru HiCare , and go through the early adopters button ...
Still nothing, sure I'll get something eventually..
i have the l09c34b140 and i live in australia (got it from virgin mobile australia on plan). is there anyway for me to convert to yours?
I am on EVA-L09C34B140 as well, heres hoping that we will get some Nougat goodness soon. I got Android 7 running no my old S4 and cant wait till the P9 officially gets an update.
I'm on the same EVA-L09C34B140 and also nothing yet. I bought my P9 outright, but it came with an annoying Optus boot and shutdown screen that I was hoping be rid of with an update, although I'm not too sure that'll be the case.
Wing Nut said:
I'm on the same EVA-L09C34B140 and also nothing yet. I bought my P9 outright, but it came with an annoying Optus boot and shutdown screen that I was hoping be rid of with an update, although I'm not too sure that'll be the case.
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L09C34 is the Optus version, I got mine outright as well. I dont understand why Huawei will make an Australian model for Optus, a different model for Vodaphone and a unbranded model. They should of just made one model for all of Australia and a tool for carriers to put in their own boot animations.
Chances are, we will not get an update till Optus push through an update for this model. The model the OP has (L09C636), probably has his update pushed through by Huawei directly.
Ah, figures - a familiar story. I had the same issue with my old SG Note 2 which would have been waiting ages for an AU update via Telstra, but rooting it with a Nordic ROM saved me 18 months of waiting. I guess I have to suffer the Optus boot screen post-update though.
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L09C34 is the Optus version, I got mine outright as well. I dont understand why Huawei will make an Australian model for Optus, a different model for Vodaphone and a unbranded model. They should of just made one model for all of Australia and a tool for carriers to put in their own boot animations.
Chances are, we will not get an update till Optus push through an update for this model. The model the OP has (L09C636), probably has his update pushed through by Huawei directly.
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dyu reckon we should debrand and just install the unbranded model (if possible) or do we just idle :/
damn it just flashed to B320
Zyn0 said:
dyu reckon we should debrand and just install the unbranded model (if possible) or do we just idle :/
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If I could practice on someone else's Optus-tainted P9 first I'd then give it a go on mine
The process appears rather more convoluted than my previous Android ROM flashing experience. I think I might wait a bit longer.
i'm on exactly the same firmware( C636B190, which is updated from B168 through OTA) as the OP had before receiving B361..
However I had received nothing.
I bought mine outright at JB HiFi and got the OTA on Thursday night - posted to Whirlpool as well. I received notification when I checked the update entry in settings. Not an early adopter nor rooted or downloaded via the HiCare app.
As for the different firmwares blame that on the carrier not Huawei - Optus, Telstra et al are always slow - best check their websites or ask their Twitter/FB accounts for the timeframe.
Loving the updated EMUI 5.0. :laugh:
Unbranded Australian C636 here and still on B190, check for updates button nearly getting worn out!!
Got the Nougat update last night. Notification details are very hard to read. Almost white on white text. Anyone else got this, or knows how to fix it?
See screenshot attached.
Zyn0 said:
dyu reckon we should debrand and just install the unbranded model (if possible) or do we just idle :/
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@Tecalote is working on the Nougat version of the NewWorld rom. Chances are, he will probably release this before Optus roll out the EMUI 5.0 update. If you really want EMUI 5.0, you can always flash L09C636B361 via the Huawei tools, then it will be a debranded AU version.
ranagade said:
Got the Nougat update last night. Notification details are very hard to read. Almost white on white text. Anyone else got this, or knows how to fix it?
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Should be able to fix this by selecting a different theme.
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Should be able to fix this by selecting a different theme.
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Tried various themes with no luck.
Did a factory reset and all good now!
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.
btblue said:
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
repoman728 said:
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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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.
btblue said:
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.
Drod101 said:
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.
vijer said:
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.
Bearded_1 said:
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
Bearded_1 said:
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.
i have gr5 2017 bll-l21 and i m using android 7.0 and i want to update to 8.0 oreo
i never get an update about oreo
And you'll never get it unless you rebrand it to Indian/Chinese variant because it has been released only for these two regions.
To manually update to Oreo, you'll need first of all an unlocked bootloader; do you have it?
RedSkull23 said:
And you'll never get it unless you rebrand it to Indian/Chinese variant because it has been released only for these two regions.
To manually update to Oreo, you'll need first of all an unlocked bootloader; do you have it?
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no i dont have
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no i dont have
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You need open bootloader also for debranding to indian variant BLN-L22. Key for open bootloader is since summer 2018 only avallible by paying for. Not very expensive. But concider. I habe debrandet from europe to indian and it was not so out of problems, as I saw it before. And I did not find anybody, who got OREO after debranding by OTA.
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You need open bootloader also for debranding to indian variant BLN-L22. Key for open bootloader is since summer 2018 only avallible by paying for. Not very expensive. But concider. I habe debrandet from europe to indian and it was not so out of problems, as I saw it before. And I did not find anybody, who got OREO after debranding by OTA.
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thank you
i want to update to oreo because i heard that pubg mobile work smooth in oreo update that all
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You'll need to rely on services like DC Phoenix, FunkyHuawei, ecc. - once done so, you'll be able to unofficially flash literally anything
Hey everyone,
after reading for a few hours in the Guidesection, just a quick question: If i understand it correctly, the only option for me to get the Oreo Update on a EU Honor 6x (BLN L21c432b382) would to rebrand it like that https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/how-to/guide-debranding-to-india-variant-bln-t3679402 and after that use this Guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/how-to/update-bln-l22c675-emui-5-x-x-to-emui-8-t3819317 to get Android 8.
Or did i miss an easier solution?
Thanks and cheers from Berlin.
Yeah, leave Huawei and buy Nokia.
I bought my parents version 6.1. They received Pie within an hour. Am awaiting version 6.2 in april. Call me lazy.
Jesscuster said:
Hey everyone,
after reading for a few hours in the Guidesection, just a quick question: If i understand it correctly, the only option for me to get the Oreo Update on a EU Honor 6x (BLN L21c432b382) would to rebrand it like that https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/how-to/guide-debranding-to-india-variant-bln-t3679402 and after that use this Guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/how-to/update-bln-l22c675-emui-5-x-x-to-emui-8-t3819317 to get Android 8.
Or did i miss an easier solution?
Thanks and cheers from Berlin.
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Nope that's the only way.
BLN-L24 Too?
Mannan Qamar said:
Nope that's the only way.
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Does this hold true with US variant BLN-L24 as well?
TIA, I've been looking for a while, went back to OPO, but I'm still all tangled up in EliteRom 7.7
Cheers
goo. said:
Does this hold true with US variant BLN-L24 as well?
TIA, I've been looking for a while, went back to OPO, but still all wrapped up in EliteRom 7.7
Cheers
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Yes this method holds true for all Honor 6X models.
"HwOTA zip from" ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/how-to/update-bln-l22c675-emui-5-x-x-to-emui-8-t3819317 ) : "The file you are trying to download is no longer available."