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I was running the unlocked firmware before I installed Echoe Rom. Should I flash back stock unlocked firmware or flash T-mobile firmware (my current carrier)? I haven't seen any threads in regards to the unlocked firmware and the nougat beta.
I'm aware the beta is currently closed, but want to be ready when/if it opens again.
Please use dedicated threads for such questions.
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takerhbk said:
Please use dedicated threads for such questions.
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My apologies, but I seem to fail to find a "dedicated" thread or forum for the G930U. Thought this was the best option.
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My apologies, but I seem to fail to find a "dedicated" thread or forum for the G930U. Thought this was the best option.
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I suppose yours is snapdragon version? Nougat beta is not available for snapdragon version AFAIK. Also even if you manage to find it will be beta 1 which is not worth flashing atm.
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Actually, there is a post about being able to load Verizon's Nougat Beta on a T-Mobile phone. I actually tested this out and have confirmed it works. Not sure how it will work on the SM-G930U, but as long as it's the same chipset, maybe it will work too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s7/how-to/vzw-nougat-sm-g930t-t3502902
Before you attempt this, make a backup and also make a backup of your APN settings, because you will probably need that for your carrier.
I am late to join galaxy s7, just recently got one on eBay. UK Vodafone locked. I had it unlocked couple of days ago. Expecting it to receive nougat ota. But nothing has happened yet. When will I get that? I want to try out nougat then decide whether to root.
Removing the network lock won't have any affect on which firmware your phone has, only that you can now use it on any network & so as is you would be waiting for Vodafone to release a VOD version of Nougat.
AFAIK There is only a BTU/Samsung generic version of Nougat available in the UK on the S7 right now so if you wanted it sooner you could flash to BTU.
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Thanks, Do I still need to root to flash the generic rom?
The update is available in India now! I have updated my S7 to Nougat VIA OTa
thotwielder said:
Thanks, Do I still need to root to flash the generic rom?
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Root is never needed to flash ROMs
thotwielder said:
Thanks, Do I still need to root to flash the generic rom?
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No, just need to flash the appropriate files with ODIN.
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Just confirmed with someone from work that his unlocked (when bought) phone also hasn't got nougat ota update. Just wondering anyone here from uk who actually got the update?
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Removing the network lock won't have any affect on which firmware your phone has, only that you can now use it on any network & so as is you would be waiting for Vodafone to release a VOD version of Nougat.
AFAIK There is only a BTU/Samsung generic version of Nougat available in the UK on the S7 right now so if you wanted it sooner you could flash to BTU.
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Does flashing to a different rom, albeit a factory one, void warranty, trip knox or stop OTA updates? I recently bought a Galaxy S7 with Vodafone Spain (ATL) firmware (i don't live in Spain btw, I bought it from a store) and I'd like to flash the unlocked UK rom (BTU), so I can get Nougat, but i don't want to void my warranty.
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thotwielder said:
Just confirmed with someone from work that his unlocked (when bought) phone also hasn't got nougat ota update. Just wondering anyone here from uk who actually got the update?
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Did they buy their phone from Carphone Warehouse? Only if so they're probably on XEU rather than BTU.
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woodmj said:
Did they buy their phone from Carphone Warehouse? Only if so they're probably on XEU rather than BTU.
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It's from giffgaff, what are XUE and BTU? i do see the csc number on it: g930fxeu1bpk3 is this xeu?
thotwielder said:
Just confirmed with someone from work that his unlocked (when bought) phone also hasn't got nougat ota update. Just wondering anyone here from uk who actually got the update?
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Im here waiting too. Unlocked UK and was on Beta updates. Feel like I've been forgot. Question is, can i flash the new BTU files without a wipe?
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It's from giffgaff, what are XUE and BTU? i do see the csc number on it: g930fxeu1bpk3 is this xeu?
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Yes, that is XEU. I read about the XEU firmware on a forum somewhere, he hasn't gotten the update yet. BTU is the unlocked UK firmware and the Nougat update for that is out.
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It's from giffgaff, what are XUE and BTU? i do see the csc number on it: g930fxeu1bpk3 is this xeu?
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Indeed that's XEU (as the previous poster said)
XEU & BTU seem to both be the same but they have different CSCs which would explain why you're not getting the update as it's not out for XEU yet.
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OAL77W said:
Does flashing to a different rom, albeit a factory one, void warranty, trip knox or stop OTA updates? I recently bought a Galaxy S7 with Vodafone Spain (ATL) firmware (i don't live in Spain btw, I bought it from a store) and I'd like to flash the unlocked UK rom (BTU), so I can get Nougat, but i don't want to void my warranty.
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Flashing a stock ROM eg from SamMobile won't trip Knox. Only customs ROMs & rooting do that. OTA updates should work fine if the right flashing procedure is followed.
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Flashing a stock ROM eg from SamMobile won't trip Knox. Only customs ROMs & rooting do that. OTA updates should work fine if the right flashing procedure is followed.
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Thanks a lot, I was getting frustrated because I don't want my firmware to have anything to do with any carrier. Do you happen to know if there is a chance that Samsung's service can see that the BTU CSC is not the phone's original CSC and decline a warranty claim?
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When are we going to get it?! I'm from the UK with an unlocked S7 flat, bought from Carphone. And of course it's with XEU.
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Do you happen to know if there is a chance that Samsung's service can see that the BTU CSC is not the phone's original CSC and decline a warranty claim?
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You could run into problems there if you needed to send the phone in for repair if the firmware is checked by the retailer or whoever they send their phones off for repair to. Personally would just flash it back to the original CSC before sending it off. Both CSCs would need to be on the same Android version though as from what I remember reading flashing an Android downgrade can brick your phone. I did read elsewhere someone managed to flash back to Marshmallow from Nougat as VoLTE wasn't working in Nougat as it turned out both were using the same boat loader but that's the only case like that I recall.
From experience Samsung's Smartswitch software doesn't look your phone up to establish which firmware it should have. It just goes on the current CSC if you were eg. to do an emergency firmware initialisation.
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woodmj said:
You could run into problems there if you needed to send the phone in for repair if the firmware is checked by the retailer or whoever they send their phones off for repair to. Personally would just flash it back to the original CSC before sending it off. Both CSCs would need to be on the same Android version though as from what I remember reading flashing an Android downgrade can brick your phone. I did read elsewhere someone managed to flash back to Marshmallow from Nougat as VoLTE wasn't working in Nougat as it turned out both were using the same boat loader but that's the only case like that I recall.
From experience Samsung's Smartswitch software doesn't look your phone up to establish which firmware it should have. It just goes on the current CSC if you were eg. to do an emergency firmware initialisation.
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Oh, I see. If I flash back to my original CSC before handing it over, albeit both on the same version, is there a chance they might not notice? Thanks a lot btw.
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thotwielder said:
I am late to join galaxy s7, just recently got one on eBay. UK Vodafone locked. I had it unlocked couple of days ago. Expecting it to receive nougat ota. But nothing has happened yet. When will I get that? I want to try out nougat then decide whether to root.
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Flash the firmware from on SamMobile it's probably better than upgrading via OTA as well.
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is there a chance they might not notice? Thanks a lot btw.
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Sorry, I've never been in that situation so I really couldn't say.
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update. i have successfully flash the nougat using the sammobile rom (btu). i followed this video step and step and it's very successful, it even keeps all the apps and data, just like an ota update would do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFV9WkZ9FfY&t=57s
I want unroot my J7 2015 that came already booted that i bought months ago, i've been wanting to update for a while since im stuck on 5.1
Tried looking for the correct firmware to flash on Odin but i just find foreign firmware and im seriously considering unrooting through Kies.
My model is SM-J700F
Hi.
Hi. Install this app and see if you have multiple (compatible) CSC
I.e. country codes
Samsung Phone Info on playstore
Then you an check here
Www.updato.com
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Original country code: XSG
Firmwares CSG code: TGY
Active CSC code: XSG / TGY
XSG is UAE United Arab Emirates. Download from Www.updato.com, it's speedy
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As long as its XGS i will be able to flash it succesfully right?
Yes.
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I can't find my exact USB drivers on the samsung website, is there any specific i should look for?
Go to www.sammobile.com click on firmware.
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I said USB drivers, not phone firmware.
Sorry, my memory served me wrong. At sammobile you get Odin (not usb drivers) as well as the firmware.
I don't remember where I got mine ?. Maybe my windows 7 just got them from the net???
I believe SmartSwitch can get you the drivers. Otherwise Google is your friend.
But if Odin can recognize your fon in download mode you're good to go
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Here you go ......
http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
I have been reading about people who get their s8 network unlocked and try to flash to a different carrier firmware only to find that it does not change but stays on the original.. did samsung block this or is odin outdated? Theories??
I just got my unlock code for my ATT S8+ too and was sad to see that this may be true.
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johnwayne27 said:
I have been reading about people who get their s8 network unlocked and try to flash to a different carrier firmware only to find that it does not change but stays on the original.. did samsung block this or is odin outdated? Theories??
I just got my unlock code for my ATT S8+ too and was sad to see that this may be true.
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I wish it was possible but I've been told I'm just not smart enough to figure it out. I would have thought in two weeks we would have seen proof of people doing it by now.
I believe we're waiting for a newer version of Odin before we will be able to successfully flash. There's a userdata file I believe that we need to flash as well.
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I believe we're waiting for a newer version of Odin before we will be able to successfully flash. There's a userdata file I believe that we need to flash as well.
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I've read that on several threads after they flashed everything using the current odin. How soon or often does odin usually get updated after a new phone comes out?
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I've read that on several threads after they flashed everything using the current odin. How soon or often does odin usually get updated after a new phone comes out?
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Depends I'm sure. I would expect some time either before or during the next few months we'll have the ability.
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Depends I'm sure. I would expect some time either before or during the next few months we'll have the ability.
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Never researched the s7 or s7 edge is that the same time frame it took with them for this new ability? Never existed for my note 5 thats for sure I do wish it had.
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Never researched the s7 or s7 edge is that the same time frame it took with them for this new ability? Never existed for my note 5 thats for sure I do wish it had.
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The S7 didn't have this issue so I don't believe there was a wait time like we have now.
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I've read that on several threads after they flashed everything using the current odin. How soon or often does odin usually get updated after a new phone comes out?
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My question exactly
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On the S7e it took someone making a modified ODIN to get it to work. Was very handy once completed though, but the normal ODIN could not do it.
Has anyone tried the modified Odin? I know it's linked in at least one of the Tmobile S7e threads.
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On the S7e it took someone making a modified ODIN to get it to work. Was very handy once completed though, but the normal ODIN could not do it.
Has anyone tried the modified Odin? I know it's linked in at least one of the Tmobile S7e threads.
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The princecomsy one? I've never had to use it if that's what you're referring to. Some did, but not everyone. I didn't for any of the S7's I flashed, Sprint variant to AT&T and Verizon to US unlocked.
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The princecomsy one? I've never had to use it if that's what you're referring to. Some did, but not everyone. I didn't for any of the S7's I flashed, Sprint variant to AT&T and Verizon to US unlocked.
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Yeah that is the one. I had to use it on my S7e for any time I wanted to go Carrier to Carrier.
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Yeah that is the one. I had to use it on my S7e for any time I wanted to go Carrier to Carrier.
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If someone can point me to the princecomsy Odin I'll definitely try it. I've had no luck any other way.
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smgrimes said:
If someone can point me to the princecomsy Odin I'll definitely try it. I've had no luck any other way.
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Won'twork for the S8 at this time
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Won'twork for the S8 at this time
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Yes it does, people are using it to flash Canadian firmware on the US models for less bloatware.
Also all the US models are "u " models and others have been successfully flashing other carriers firmware with regular odin.
The information is out (and here on xda where I have seen it) there guys...you just have to search for it
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Yes it does, people are using it to flash Canadian firmware on the US models for less bloatware.
Also all the US models are "u " models and others have been successfully flashing other carriers firmware with regular odin.
The information is out (and here on xda where I have seen it) there guys...you just have to search for it
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Link please?
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Yeah I want a link as well I got the att g955u and want to have the t mobile **** work I'm sim unlocked as well
believe we're waiting for a newer versi
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Link please?
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LR&D Carrier Switch/Root Snapdragon
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3597473&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
Somewhere around page 45 start reading.
However this makes it generic Canadian firmware. So no volte or wifi calling. I'm guessing we're still a few weeks off to be able to move from US carrier to US carrier.
The userdata odin change is the important part (as well as using the Odin that doesn't check firmware hash).
I'm going to go Canadian this eve and then reflashing with my T-Mobile SIM in back to the 955u firmware. Which I'm guessing won't work. But we'll see!
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smgrimes said:
LR&D Carrier Switch/Root Snapdragon
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3597473&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
Somewhere around page 45 start reading.
However this makes it generic Canadian firmware. So no volte or wifi calling. I'm guessing we're still a few weeks off to be able to move from US carrier to US carrier.
The userdata odin change is the important part (as well as using the Odin that doesn't check firmware hash).
I'm going to go Canadian this eve and then reflashing with my T-Mobile SIM in back to the 955u firmware. Which I'm guessing won't work. But we'll see!
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Nope.
Someone else has been flashing US carrier to US carrier in here.
I dont remember which thread but i do remember reading it. If i come across i will link it here
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force70 said:
Nope.
Someone else has been flashing US carrier to US carrier in here.
I dont remember which thread but i do remember reading it. If i come across i will link it here
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If you find it it'll be greatly appreciated. I used all of my Google fu to find it and that's all I've found. Then started to read each and every thread just to see if I could find it. I'm striking out.
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I'm currently stuck with Nougat on my Huawei Honor 9, and I cannot update it anymore bec. the build number was changed into something else while I was trying to unbrick it, and I also can't root it nor can I use twrp even though the bootloader is unlocked(possibly it broke when I was unbricking it). So my question is, how long does an Android version last until it's no longer usable due to new apps not compatible with it? Should I not worry about newer versions of android coming out every year?
scarlet_venom said:
I'm currently stuck with Nougat on my Huawei Honor 9, and I cannot update it anymore bec. the build number was changed into something else while I was trying to unbrick it, and I also can't root it nor can I use twrp even though the bootloader is unlocked(possibly it broke when I was unbricking it). So my question is, how long does an Android version last until it's no longer usable due to new apps not compatible with it? Should I not worry about newer versions of android coming out every year?
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3 or 4 years but can be longer.
Of course, you could always try flashing it with the correct firmware build number now that it is unbricked.
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Droidriven said:
3 or 4 years but can be longer.
Of course, you could always try flashing it with the correct firmware build number now that it is unbricked.
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True, I just don't like the fact that the software for flashing huawei devices is paid and not open source. It's 19 euros dude. I bet the guy who made dc phoenix is living in a mansion now.
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True, I just don't like the fact that the software for flashing huawei devices is paid and not open source. It's 19 euros dude. I bet the guy who made dc phoenix is living in a mansion now.
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What is your specific device model number?
I'll bet the firmware is available for free somewhere, just gotta know where to look.
I know the software tools to flash it are free so that isn't an issue.
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Droidriven said:
What is your specific device model number?
I'll bet the firmware is available for free somewhere, just gotta know where to look.
I know the software tools to flash it are free so that isn't an issue.
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It's honor 9, also I have the oreo firmware already, I just don't have a way to flash it tho, try looking for a flasher for hisilison decives that's free, I swear you will not find it lol.
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It's honor 9, also I have the oreo firmware already, I just don't have a way to flash it tho, try looking for a flasher for hisilison decives that's free, I swear you will not find it lol.
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When you go to:
system settings>about phone>model number...
Or
system settings>about phone>hardware info>model number....
It says "Honor 9" in the model number position in settings?
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Droidriven said:
When you go to:
system settings>about phone>model number...
Or
system settings>about phone>hardware info>model number....
It says "Honor 9" in the model number position in settings?
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It's STF-L09 in the model number.
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It's STF-L09 in the model number.
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Ok, are you certain that the firmware file that you have downloaded is for the STF-L09?
I'm not familiar with Honor 9 devices so I'm not sure that device name has different model numbers or if all Honor 9's have the same model number, most of the time, devices with the same name can have different model numbers, depending on your region and/or your carrier.
I'll be back with the flashtool for you to use.
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Ok, are you certain that the firmware file that you have downloaded is for the STF-L09?
I'm not familiar with Honor 9 devices so I'm not sure that device name has different model numbers or if all Honor 9's have the same model number, most of the time, devices with the same na.e can have different model numbers, depending on your region and/or your carrier.
I'll be back with the flashtool for you to use.
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Yep
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Ok, according to your model number and chipset architecture, here is a page with a flashtool for Honor 9 and various firmware for the Honor 9 model numbers.
https://www.getdroidtips.com/huawei-honor-9-android-9-0-pie/
Then there is this thread by a member here at XDA that has a tool that can flash honor 9 stock firmware if you have TWRP installed(if you can install TWRP).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279
And there is this
https://www.getdroidtips.com/full-guide-install-stock-firmware-huawei-smartphone/
Edit: @scarlet_venom, there is also this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/guide-flash-variant-version-firmware-t3506404
I'm fairly certain that you can make something happen with what I've just given you. See...totally free, just gotta try harder when looking.
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Droidriven said:
Ok, according to your model number and chipset architecture, here is a page with a flashtool for Honor 9 and various firmware for the Honor 9 model numbers.
https://www.getdroidtips.com/huawei-honor-9-android-9-0-pie/
Then there is this thread by a member here at XDA that has a tool that can flash honor 9 stock firmware if you have TWRP installed(if you can install TWRP).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279
And there is this
https://www.getdroidtips.com/full-guide-install-stock-firmware-huawei-smartphone/
Edit: @scarlet_venom, there is also this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/guide-flash-variant-version-firmware-t3506404
I'm fairly certain that you can make something happen with that I've just given you. See...totally free, just gotta try harder when looking.
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Thanks, I will try the beta flashy when I get home, I'll be away for a few days.
Tried it, yeah i do need to pay for a dc phoenix license again lol.
I cant flash anything in fastboot even though the bootloader is unlocked. Can't flash recovery/boot/anything lol, I can't even use "fastboot oem device-info." There's something wrong with my fastboot. But thanks, it was worth a shot.
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Tried it, yeah i do need to pay for a dc phoenix license again lol.
I cant flash anything in fastboot even though the bootloader is unlocked. Can't flash recovery/boot/anything lol, I can't even use "fastboot oem device-info." There's something wrong with my fastboot. But thanks, it was worth a shot.
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Some carriers removed fastboot functionality from their devices. I don't understand what you're saying about buying a license, I've never seen a device that required purchasing a license in order to flash stock firmware.
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Some carriers removed fastboot functionality from their devices. I don't understand what you're saying about buying a license, I've never seen a device that required purchasing a license in order to flash stock firmware.
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I mean like flashing the board software plus the firmware(the other way of flashing, besides adb, twrp, or stock recovery update), you need to short-circuit the smartphone so it is detected as usbcom1(in huawei) or as qualcom8001(in any device with qualcom processor).
You then use a software to flash it, you're lucky if your processor is qualcom(or anything that isnt hisilicon), since they are open source and free, while you need to use a paid service for hisilicon.
Here is an example of what im talking about:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/help/solution-19-00-fix-hardbricked-huawei-t3750315
Like seriously I don't even know why I'm still clinging to this device lol I wanna use Samsung A7 2018 or something.
scarlet_venom said:
I mean like flashing the board software plus the firmware(the other way of flashing, besides adb, twrp, or stock recovery update), you need to short-circuit the smartphone so it is detected as usbcom1(in huawei) or as qualcom8001(in any device with qualcom processor).
You then use a software to flash it, you're lucky if your processor is qualcom(or anything that isnt hisilicon), since they are open source and free, while you need to use a paid service for hisilicon.
Here is an example of what im talking about:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/help/solution-19-00-fix-hardbricked-huawei-t3750315
Like seriously I don't even know why I'm still clinging to this device lol I wanna use Samsung A7 2018 or something.
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Ah, yeah, I see, that is a different scenario than just trying to restore the correct stock firmware. Your scenario is more or less still in the "device recovery" stage.
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