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How to update mate 9 official firmwares.

You can find any and latest firmwares for your Huwaei phone by using the tool Firmware finder http://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146
The developer asked to share it.
It has pc version and phone application from playstore.
With this application you can update your phone and it's working 100%

Finally.

So you have try this and it works?
If yes you do it with Android app from playstore or from pc?
It will be great solution for everyone who has problems with OTA updates if this working great!

tsiglas said:
So you have try this and it works?
If yes you do it with Android app from playstore or from pc?
It will be great solution for everyone who has problems with OTA updates if this working great!
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Yes i tried it ,with the application and it work.
You need the app from first page in his thread, it's a test version not the one in playstore.
Only work with signed firmwares.

gm007 said:
Yes i tried it ,with the application and it work.
You need the app from first page in his thread, it's a test version not the one in playstore.
Only work with signed firmwares.
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do you perhaps know how the pc app works ? i found the firmware and downloaded it but i don't know how to go about installing it ( my phoen is in a brick state , it boots normally but then i get a black screen with only the soft keys displayed)

touns_j said:
do you perhaps know how the pc app works ? i found the firmware and downloaded it but i don't know how to go about installing it ( my phoen is in a brick state , it boots normally but then i get a black screen with only the soft keys displayed)
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the instuctions inside pc app http://hwmt.ru/hwmtsite/faq/

gm007 said:
the instuctions inside pc app http://hwmt.ru/hwmtsite/faq/
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i read that and nowhere it explains how to install the firmware via the PC app ( especially considering my predicament ) but thanks

touns_j said:
i read that and nowhere it explains how to install the firmware via the PC app ( especially considering my predicament ) but thanks
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It's in test version,but if you want maybe try:
Open firmware finder on pc ,start firmware update and copy the link for the firmware you want to flash,the link should be like http:..../..../f1/
And click start the server.
On your phone connect to the same wifi as ur pc,go to wifi settings, click and hold on the connected network,you will see advance settings,fill ip same as the ip of ur pc and port same as the one in firmware finder.
Once done go to update in phone settings and check for updates,you should see a new firmware update.
Hope you will understand.

gm007 said:
It's in test version,but if you want maybe try:
Open firmware finder on pc ,start firmware update and copy the link for the firmware you want to flash,the link should be like http:..../..../f1/
And click start the server.
On your phone connect to the same wifi as ur pc,go to wifi settings, click and hold on the connected network,you will see advance settings,fill ip same as the ip of ur pc and port same as the one in firmware finder.
Once done go to update in phone settings and check for updates,you should see a new firmware update.
Hope you will understand.
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i don't mean to sound rude but seems that you didn't read what i said my phone is in a brick state , it boots normally but then i get a black screen with only the soft keys displayed , so i can't install anything since the whole screen is just black

touns_j said:
i dom't mean to sound rude but seems that you didn't read what i said my phone is in a brick state , it boots normally but then i get a black screen with only the soft keys displayed , so i can't install anything since the whole screen is just black
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Yeah sorry 1 am here lol
Did you tried a factory reset from recovery?

gm007 said:
Yeah sorry 1 am here lol
Did you tried a factory reset from recovery?
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yeah did that several times , the latest huawei device i had was the mate 7 , i didn't know they locked the update process via the dload method, i wouldn't allowed my gf to buy this phone if i knew , i thought i would be able to fix it quickly but oh well she'll just have to return it, one more reason to make me happy that i opted for the pixel xl instead of the mate 9

I have the LON-L29C636B124 firmware, the app from play store found the B139 for this device/donwloaded/md5 checked/unpacked and moved to the Dload folder bjt when i go the recovery it says there is nothing on that folder.

Lodix said:
I have the LON-L29C636B124 firmware, the app from play store found the B139 for this device/donwloaded/md5 checked/unpacked and moved to the Dload folder bjt when i go the recovery it says there is nothing on that folder.
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Update the application and in it''s settings enable server installation.

gm007 said:
Update the application and in it''s settings enable server installation.
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Do you mean "installation via system update", I enabled that and it installed and ad-on that forced the phone to detect the update... it updated but in the phone info it still has the same number but the security patch is now from December instead of November haha

Lodix said:
Do you mean "installation via system update", I enabled that and it installed and ad-on that forced the phone to detect the update... it updated but in the phone info it still has the same number but the security patch is now from December instead of November haha
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Yes that's how it work right now.

gm007 said:
Yes that's how it work right now.
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Ok thanks

woow ill try this now

Doesn't work, downloaded the update, moved to reload folder, starts update and fails verification.

Ok, selected the ota not full B138 it updated, the security patch is december, ank kernel info date also december, but why it shows 126 instead of 138?
Maybe it just updated minor things not the full system?
And after update i do not notice anything.

recklesslife85 said:
Doesn't work, downloaded the update, moved to reload folder, starts update and fails verification.
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You don't have to download the update in firmware finder,you only need to activate the server update in firmware finder and change the proxy, after that you go to system update and check for updates.

SM-G360V general info, root on latest firmware, xposed framework, viper4android*

I've taken note of the severely limited amount of organized information available for the Verizon variant of the core prime, (see the amalgamation of posts in the main sm-g360v post...) and I'll attempt to provide what information I do have. Currently no recoveries or custom roms have been made publicly available, to my knowledge. This is a Verizon device after all, don't hold much hope towards unlocking the bootloader of this one. Root on latest firmware, setup for xposed framework, and viper4android setup detailed below in respective order.
Root on latest firmware
*Skip to step 7 if already rooted with supersu, data partition not overwritten to my knowledge, proceed with cation
Backup all data before proceeding. Acknowledge these steps will delete all content of your device. Proceeding with the following steps gives the implied understanding I am not responsible for any data on your device. You are responsible for your own data.
1. Setup Odin and d/l the lollipop stock rom here
2. Backup your data then extract the tar.md5 from the rar archive from above then flash it with odin
3. Setup your accounts with the setup wizard when finished if you'd like, then grab the latest version of kingroot. Either android or pc versions work. May need to attempt multiple times.
4. Once rooted with latest kingroot, (5.0.3 at the time of writing) open kingroot, open the main settings from the menu on the top right, press 'Uninstall Kingroot' press continue, ensure 'leave root backup' is enabled in the next dialog, then wait for uninstall
5. Find a kingroot 4.5 apk and install, disable automatic updates in kingroot main settings, then reroot
6. Using either super sume, or a script replace kinguser with supersu
7. Install flashfire, should work properly if using supersu
8. Go here and d/l latest firmware, move tar.md5 file to device, may need external sd due to little internal storage
9. In flashfire, press the addition symbol, select 'flash firmware package,' locate updated tar.md5, select 'modem firmware' and 'Firmware' in addition to pre-selected partitions, then select the check, when prompted, do not split flashing process. Ensure EverRoot is set to inject SuperSU, then flash, wait patiently for device to update.
When finished, check SuperSU for root, if prompted to manually install, flash first stock and try again
Xposed Framework
1. Get the appropriate zip (ARM for sm-g360v, do not use the ARM64) from here, no issues apparent between versions, latest will most likely work (87.1 at the time of writing, no issues seem thus far)
2. Flash as zip with Flashfire, (See above for root) do not mount /system with flashfire, installer fails.
3. Install this Xposed Framework app when reboot finished (should rebuild system apps)
4. Finished
Viper4Android
1. Get V4A apk, do not install drivers yet
2. Install busybox
3. Get this and this, flash both with flashfire
4. Disable/delete SoudAlive to prevent conflicts
5. Install driver/reboot
6. Finished *I personally installed the 2.5 version, though the above method did work with a little bit of toying with the above

I'm assuming that the Odin tar file is an older firmware version for the device?

Jrhotrod said:
I'm assuming that the Odin tar file is an older firmware version for the device?
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The first tar is lollipop with a security patch from 2015 for kingroot, the second tar that gets flashed through flashfire can be any of the three available, I believe the 2017 build being latest

WARNING:
DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT flash the updated tar.md5!! I flashed it to my device and I lost all calling and texting functionality, PLUS a very outdated ROM.

Jrhotrod said:
WARNING:
DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT flash the updated tar.md5!! I flashed it to my device and I lost all calling and texting functionality, PLUS a very outdated ROM.
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Use the latest build, the 2017 build is latest, update your modem partitions when you update. Following the steps PROPERLY and using the proper update package will result in a functional device. Complain to Verizon about the outdated nature of the firmware available, and to yourself about your own mistakes, I have used this procedure for my own device and have not had a single issue.

LeafyDeerVoid said:
Use the latest build, the 2017 build is latest, update your modem partitions when you update. Following the steps PROPERLY and using the proper update package will result in a functional device. Complain to Verizon about the outdated nature of the firmware available, and to yourself about your own mistakes, I have used this procedure for my own device and have not had a single issue.
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I used the 30.10.2016 firmware (G360VVRU3CPJ1) and that's what gave me the issues. Now that I actually observe, I can see a 2017 firmware that I was actually using before I went back and rooted... I will test it soon.

How long should the final update take? I'm up to 30 mins now on the red Verizon screen (blue light strobing).

Chadtheguru said:
How long should the final update take? I'm up to 30 mins now on the red Verizon screen (blue light strobing).
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Final update meaning what? An update package flashed via FlashFire? Or something else?

Step 9 in the op root process. I did everything up to that point, downloaded latest update, followed the flashfire steps and got 2 hours of the red Verizon screen. Any ideas?

I'm starting over. I screwed up something else anyhow trying to utilize the sd card for apps.

Okay, I started over from the beginning. I just can't get Flashfire to flash the updated firmware. It sticks on the red "Verizon" screen. I've let it sit for 3 hours and it is genuinely stuck. Help!

Chadtheguru said:
I'm starting over. I screwed up something else anyhow trying to utilize the sd card for apps.
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I never attempted to update my software. Too risky. Stick with the G360VVRU3BOK2 baseband, there is virtually no difference between that and the new 2017 firmware.

Yeah, I've about come to the same conclusion. The only thing I don't like is the nagging OTA Update Notification. I've tried all these and I'm still getting the notify.
http://www.droidviews.com/disable-ota-notifications-android-devices/

Chadtheguru said:
Yeah, I've about come to the same conclusion. The only thing I don't like is the nagging OTA Update Notification. I've tried all these and I'm still getting the notify.
http://www.droidviews.com/disable-ota-notifications-android-devices/
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Download the device control app from the Play Store and disable the Verizon "Software updates" app

Hah! That did it. Thanks!

Chadtheguru said:
Hah! That did it. Thanks!
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Thanks for leaving a thanks :good:
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Thanks for leaving a thanks :good:
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For future reference, OTAs are stored in /cache. If you feel like re-enabling the update app, you can let the update download and see if you can flash it with FlashFire. Never tried it myself, but FlashFire does come with an OTA update flasher that attempts to sustain root.

I almost tried that but I couldn't catch it with the OTA downloaded. I may fiddle with it later. Just glad to be rooted for now. Thanks again!

So I've done everything right, and all I've been wanting to install is Xposed. But I've done everything correct up to this point. But I put the framework zip into Flashfire, everything goes fine, until I'm at the Verizon red screen. It just hangs there for hours. Any suggestions?
Sent from my SM-G360V using Tapatalk

iiBootMii said:
So I've done everything right, and all I've been wanting to install is Xposed. But I've done everything correct up to this point. But I put the framework zip into Flashfire, everything goes fine, until I'm at the Verizon red screen. It just hangs there for hours. Any suggestions?
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Better make sure you have the custom Wanam build.
Download link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=37508

Jrhotrod said:
Better make sure you have the custom Wanam build.
Download link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=37508
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I'm pretty sure I'm using the right one. I followed the link, then went 87.1 > Lollipop > xposed-v87.1-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20161125.zip
Isn't that correct?
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MHA-L09 without option to update the system

Good:
First, my apologies, then I use the Google translator.
The second question is if someone could tell me how I can add, in the settings, the option to update the terminal, as this option does not come standard.
There is a choice of automatic system updates in the developer options, but not the application itself.
If I go to settings, and in the search bar above there is everything I update, I get a setting option; Update software, but no matter how much I peak there, no action occurs and / or I go to the corresponding section.
Comment that my terminal is a MHA-L09C432, with version B126, which, Huawei himself told me that the B138 has already been released, but, and logically, I can not update, having no operation that adjustment.
Any suggestions?
I already did a factory reset with the combination of vulumen + and button power, but it did not do me any good.
Thank you.

Good:
I downloaded the Update.app from the B138, and extracted the Huawei Extractor boot, recovery and system, and, using ADB and the terminal in recovery mode, I have copied / sent to the mobile.
Once done this, I have done a factory reset, but I still leave the ROM B126 in the option; about of the phone.
Logically, I do not get in settings, the option to update the system, only in the options of the developer and automatically, whose option is checked.
Is FunkyHuawei my only solution ?.
Thank you.

Hello
Yes it seems Funky Huawei is still the only option for this. The Mate 9 is a wonderful device but the Huawei policy on giving us OTA updates is very strange for me, after coming from many Samsung phones.

Thank you very much for answering @cabtouch
What I do not understand is that if I changed the system, the ROM is still the B126.
Or because it has changed, I do not get the adjustment to be able to update the system.
I understand that it must be a proper application of the system, I think.
Anyway, would it be possible to install it in any way ?.
Thank you.

PALMATRON said:
Good:
I downloaded the Update.app from the B138, and extracted the Huawei Extractor boot, recovery and system, and, using ADB and the terminal in recovery mode, I have copied / sent to the mobile.
Once done this, I have done a factory reset, but I still leave the ROM B126 in the option; about of the phone.
Logically, I do not get in settings, the option to update the system, only in the options of the developer and automatically, whose option is checked.
Is FunkyHuawei my only solution ?.
Thank you.
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If there is another option to update the system, in addition to FH, I do not know it. It seems that Huawei put some additional security locks in the download folder. Sorry.

Sometimes when you unlock bootloader something weird happen, some applications get lost,so that's why you don't have the system update in settings.
Unlocking bootloader on mate 9 is crap.

gm007 said:
Sometimes when you unlock bootloader something weird happen, some applications get lost,so that's why you don't have the system update in settings.
Unlocking bootloader on mate 9 is crap.
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hi
i have also no updater in settings (unlocked Bootloader) fw is L29C432B126
i also cannot apply themes
is it possible to manually install the updater app via adb ?
greetz benji1983

Benji1983 said:
hi
i have also no updater in settings (unlocked Bootloader) fw is L29C432B126
i also cannot apply themes
is it possible to manually install the updater app via adb ?
greetz benji1983
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You can try to flash data zip in twrp http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...04/v68165/f1/full/hw/eu/update_full_hw_eu.zip it may give some errors but it should restore system update.

gm007 said:
You can try to flash data zip in twrp http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...04/v68165/f1/full/hw/eu/update_full_hw_eu.zip it may give some errors but it should restore system update.
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hi
tried it several times
i think it has a verfication that blocks the process
and give these errors
Edit: It worked thank you very much
greetz benji

Benji1983 said:
hi
tried it several times
i think it has a verfication that blocks the process
and give these errors
greetz benji
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Try to copy the zip on ur internal storage and flash it again.

Good:
In the end I had no choice but to use the Funky Huawei to recover all the functions of my system, including the settings ---> update the system.
It is a shame that for the L-09432 there is not or there is a .zip as there is for the L-29.
Anyway, thanks to all who have participated in this thread, with their contributions and possible solutions.
Thank you.

New firmware B389 for FRD-L09

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.

+1

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.

what is official nougat update for bll-l22

what is the official update for my phone it is BLL-L22 and it is now on b160 (marshmallow)
i have installed the b360 but it has few issues such as 1) no update app 2) build no is tester not official no and so on

yoko89 said:
what is the official update for my phone it is BLL-L22 and it is now on b160 (marshmallow)
i have installed the b360 but it has few issues such as 1) no update app 2) build no is tester not official no and so on
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It may be because you flashed it manually. And unless we have rollback package for your model you may not be able to rollback to MM. Are you planning to install custom ROM or want to be on stock rom only.
Updater is not there means tou wont get OTA bit test build wont impact anything.
You may need to flash the oeminfo of your model as well.

shashank1320 said:
It may be because you flashed it manually. And unless we have rollback package for your model you may not be able to rollback to MM. Are you planning to install custom ROM or want to be on stock rom only.
Updater is not there means tou wont get OTA bit test build wont impact anything.
You may beed to flash the oeminfo of your model as well.
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I forgot to update oeminfo now i am updating to 370 as it is the latest and will update oeminfo

yoko89 said:
I forgot to update oeminfo now i am updating to 370 as it is the latest and will update oeminfo
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Good luck. If need help just post it with details. We will try as much as we can

shashank1320 said:
Good luck. If need help just post it with details. We will try as much as we can
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Updated successfully using firmware finder

yoko89 said:
Updated successfully using firmware finder
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I knew from the first post that it was Firmware Finder's fault!! Now your build number is correct?

RedSkull23 said:
I knew from the first post that it was Firmware Finder's fault!! Now your build number is correct?
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Yes

yoko89 said:
Yes
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Ok perfect

yoko89 said:
Yes
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Hide IMEI.
Also, updater in setting visible? How about FM, manager, theme etc?

shashank1320 said:
Hide IMEI.
Also, updater in setting visible? How about FM, manager, theme etc?
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Yes every thing is working more tha fine

yoko89 said:
Yes every thing is working more tha fine
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That is cool. Few reported one or the other things missing

Bll-l22c636 b160 to nougat
shashank1320 said:
That is cool. Few reported one or the other things missing
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Hi.
Bought gr 5 '17 yesterday. Running MM.
I want to update to Nougat, cant find my build number in firmware finder list.
Fb group admin (also member here...) suggested to download a B 370 package.
I want to ask will it work for B160?
Also, any link to step by step instructions for update? Sorry, non tech person here...
Note: if i click to dl a package from Firmware finder, it shows dl as a zip file. Once download is complete, then what?
Thanks in Advance.

GR5_17 said:
Hi.
Bought gr 5 '17 yesterday. Running MM.
I want to update to Nougat, cant find my build number in firmware finder list.
Fb group admin (also member here...) suggested to download a B 370 package.
I want to ask will it work for B160?
Also, any link to step by step instructions for update? Sorry, non tech person here...
Note: if i click to dl a package from Firmware finder, it shows dl as a zip file. Once download is complete, then what?
Thanks in Advance.
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Give me your exact current build number

shashank1320 said:
Give me your exact current build number
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Thank you for your reply.
Build number : BLL-L22C636B160

GR5_17 said:
Thank you for your reply.
Build number : BLL-L22C636B160
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I would advise to wait for official OTA (as you got the phone yesterday) but if you really want to do it-
Download this- http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1279/g104/v82620/f2/full/update.zip
and this http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...cseas/update_data_full_BLL-L22_hw_spcseas.zip
Flash first file and boot to system. Then 2nd and boot.
You need to use dload method as below
Unzip 1st file and extract the package. You will get few files including update.app.
Few suggest to use only update.app file but I would advise, based on my personal experience for all dload method I tried, use all the files.
Create a folder dload under SD card and copy all the files to this folder.
Power off the phone. Remove USB cable, if connected.
Press volume up+volume down keys and simultaneously press power button (3 keys together)
Your phone will automatically detect the package and will start the update process.
Once the update process is successful, you will get a message as update was successful and your phone will restart automatically.
During restart, phone will verify the system image.
This verification and 1st boot may take upto 2-3 minutes so do not panic.
Repeat the same with 2nd zip file.
Good luck. Happy Flashing.

shashank1320 said:
I would advise to wait for official OTA (as you got the phone yesterday) but if you really want to do it-
Download this- http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1279/g104/v82620/f2/full/update.zip
and this http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...cseas/update_data_full_BLL-L22_hw_spcseas.zip
Flash first file and boot to system. Then 2nd and boot.
You need to use dload method as below
Unzip 1st file and extract the package. You will get few files including update.app.
Few suggest to use only update.app file but I would advise, based on my personal experience for all dload method I tried, use all the files.
Create a folder dload under SD card and copy all the files to this folder.
Power off the phone. Remove USB cable, if connected.
Press volume up+volume down keys and simultaneously press power button (3 keys together)
Your phone will automatically detect the package and will start the update process.
Once the update process is successful, you will get a message as update was successful and your phone will restart automatically.
During restart, phone will verify the system image.
This verification and 1st boot may take upto 2-3 minutes so do not panic.
Repeat the same with 2nd zip file.
Good luck. Happy Flashing.
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Thank you very much for the detailed instructions and links.
I think I will take your advice and wait for OTA update.
As mentioned, I am not too 'tech' and am worried might do the wrong thing.
Is it normal for my build # not to have nougat update yet?....
I will bookmark this post and report back in a week. Hopefully I will have an update by then.
Thank you again shashank1320

GR5_17 said:
Thank you very much for the detailed instructions and links.
I think I will take your advice and wait for OTA update.
As mentioned, I am not too 'tech' and am worried might do the wrong thing.
Is it normal for my build # not to have nougat update yet?....
I will bookmark this post and report back in a week. Hopefully I will have an update by then.
Thank you again shashank1320
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You welcome. Welcome to XDA and tech stuff.
Yes it is normal. Update may pop up anytime. Have you inserted the SIM yet? If not, putting the SIM may help. Also it may take upto a week for your phone to register and get update.
Regards,
Shashank

shashank1320 said:
You welcome. Welcome to XDA and tech stuff.
Yes it is normal. Update may pop up anytime. Have you inserted the SIM yet? If not, putting the SIM may help. Also it may take upto a week for your phone to register and get update.
Regards,
Shashank
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Thank you for your Welcome Shashank I hope to learn alot from the XDA Forum and you, since this is my 1st Android phone o).
I had not inserted the SIM before, since I'm still learning how the phone works and was playing around with the GR 5 17 without the SIM.
I have inserted the SIM and just like you said; I got an update from the Settings menu.
I am downloading update : BLL-L22C636B360 as we speak.
I am worried since I read on this thread that it might have some problems....
I will post an update once completed.
I am excited to learn more about Android from the XDA Forum, and how I can keep my GR 5 17 in the best condition.
Thank you again for your support Shashank. Stay Well

GR5_17 said:
Thank you for your Welcome Shashank I hope to learn alot from the XDA Forum and you, since this is my 1st Android phone o).
I had not inserted the SIM before, since I'm still learning how the phone works and was playing around with the GR 5 17 without the SIM.
I have inserted the SIM and just like you said; I got an update from the Settings menu.
I am downloading update : BLL-L22C636B360 as we speak.
I am worried since I read on this thread that it might have some problems....
I will post an update once completed.
I am excited to learn more about Android from the XDA Forum, and how I can keep my GR 5 17 in the best condition.
Thank you again for your support Shashank. Stay Well
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Don't worry, download and install it. If there is any issue you may download further updates. There will few more if your model has it. I got a phone couple of days back amd got 3 updates(different model though)

shashank1320 said:
Don't worry, download and install it. If there is any issue you may download further updates. There will few more if your model has it. I got a phone couple of days back amd got 3 updates(different model though)
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I have downloaded the B360 update. As you mentioned, I have received another update and am now on : Build number ~: BLL-L22C636B384 , EMUI : 5.0.1, Android : 7.0
Things seem to be working fine for now.
I wanted to ask you about any good Dark theme for the GR5-17.
Do you suggest from the Huawei themes (built in) or from :EMUI theme factory? (an app I dl from PlayStore.
Thank you, Stay Well