[GUIDE] Force update using Firmware finder and modded Hisuite - Huawei P20 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion

Tested by me by updating from .286 to .311 because I didn;t have the patience to wait for OTA. No data loss(unless you decide to do Factory reset afterwards). Newer versions than .311 might have some certification issues with Google play, but .311 works perfectly for me, so I recommend it.
Here it goes, credits go to @gmanrainy
https://forum.xda-developers.com/to...-finder-team-mt-t3469146/page144#post79988916
LE. OTA still works after that.

Successful update to 9.1.0.311!!
Tnx.

andrei80 said:
Tested by me by updating from .286 to .311 because I didn;t have the patience to wait for OTA. No data loss(unless you decide to do Factory reset afterwards). Newer versions than .311 might have some certification issues with Google play, but .311 works perfectly for me, so I recommend it.
Here it goes, credits go to @gmanrainy
https://forum.xda-developers.com/to...-finder-team-mt-t3469146/page144#post79988916
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Do I have to have an unlocked bootloader to update the firmware using this method ?

Nope

Updated to .328 (CLT-L29 C432). Everything works without issue...

I was on 9.0.0.195 with no further update. I have registered update .311 with FF and don't know why HiSuite dowloaded and installed 9.0.0.286. Now doesn't matter which FW I register with FF HiSuite says phone is up to date. I reinstalled HiSuite, replaced files and still "up to date". I tried eRecovery method but it says "getting package info failed". My router's DNS is changed to 188.225.84.142 but there is still error.
Any suggestions?
Additional question: when editing windows hosts file do I have to place:
"188.225.84.142 query.hicloud.com"
or
"# 188.225.84.142 query.hicloud.com" ?

I think # disables the line in Hosts. Where did you see a #in the instructions? Looks to me you didn't follow them correctly. They seem pretty straight forward to me

jokamaciek said:
I was on 9.0.0.195 with no further update. I have registered update .311 with FF and don't know why HiSuite dowloaded and installed 9.0.0.286. Now doesn't matter which FW I register with FF HiSuite says phone is up to date. I reinstalled HiSuite, replaced files and still "up to date". I tried eRecovery method but it says "getting package info failed". My router's DNS is changed to 188.225.84.142 but there is still error.
Any suggestions?
Additional question: when editing windows hosts file do I have to place:
"188.225.84.142 query.hicloud.com"
or
"# 188.225.84.142 query.hicloud.com" ?
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Sounds like you did something wrong. Did you visit http://query.hicloud.com/checkConnect.action after the DNS change to verify you were connected to Team MT server?

Yes, indeed I had visited Team MT site and here are weird conclusions: on mobile which is connected to wifi with changed DNS it says error, but when trying using computer it show positive result. Today I tried again method with hisuite without changing anything and it worked! I have updated to .311 without problem but I didn't change anything. Weird but problem solved

I tried several firmwares from FF, every download is, by the way, very very slow. And when it is downloaded, every time there is "no internet connection, check your network settings. Aarrh
When i visit http://query.hicloud.com/checkConnect.action, then i am connected.
I have a p20 pro L29 C432
Any ideas

There's no downloading using FF in this guide. You just use it to approve a firmware and download and install it using Hisuite.
Just follow the instructions. It's easy.
OTA appeared for me yesterday and updated to 328 btw, so OTA's not broken.

I don't download from FF. I download from patched HiSuite and I never said that the OTA's are broken. The downloads from HiSuite are very slow.
Indeed it's very easy only after all downloads HiSuite tells me that i have no internet connection but i have a connection

Maybe this is helpful
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80231734&postcount=1090

Thank you, but i have no vpn. I can download with modded hisuite but after 100% it says no internet connection.
Edit:
I uninstalled magiskmanager and did this https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...recovery-updates-lastest-version-ota-t3967571
Then i get all the updates on the phone. I'm now on 328. Without issues
Now i need to root again

I cant update from 328 to 341 using this method, i was able to do 311 to 328, but now i register the update, hisuite download and appearly install it, but sais, verifiying update... installing 5% and stops there, and reboot in loop until i unplugg the usb cable, anyone more?

Luis2k33-XDA said:
I cant update from 328 to 341 using this method, i was able to do 311 to 328, but now i register the update, hisuite download and appearly install it, but sais, verifiying update... installing 5% and stops there, and reboot in loop until i unplugg the usb cable, anyone more?
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Because. 341 is still not approved to install from Huawei, as soon as it gets the approval, it can be installed.

Yes it's approved ?
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Have a little patience maybe. Nobody has received it or managed to install it, there are no reports here in XDA. Maybe it's not really compatible with your version. There usually are many files for a certain firmware, there are only 2 for 341, small OTA and full OTA.

Luis2k33-XDA said:
I cant update from 328 to 341 using this method, i was able to do 311 to 328, but now i register the update, hisuite download and appearly install it, but sais, verifiying update... installing 5% and stops there, and reboot in loop until i unplugg the usb cable, anyone more?
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Just tried it now and had no problems. Safetynet Test fails though, so if that's important to you may be best to stay on .328

Last update with safetynet working is 345 release, available on FF
scook94 said:
Just tried it now and had no problems. Safetynet Test fails though, so if that's important to you may be best to stay on .328
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New update now live (MR1 -Oreo 8.1)

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Not included in the changelog is the addition of a feature from Paranoid Android, locking recent tasks! And multitouch has also been fixed
Update is a rollout so you may not have it yet.
Factory images now live, check out @linuxct post here
If you come across any bugs please be detailed about it and leave bug reports.
Anyway of installing via TWRP so I don't loose root... Haven't really flashed a/b phones.
Wow, just when I finished wiping all my data and installing a Resurrection Remix. Ironic.
Is there any way to extract the camera apk to install it in my current ROM?
guys please i need help. has anyone successfully installed razers stock img files?
After the update, my sim card is no longer being detected. I tried restarting, shutting down, and turning back on. It was working perfectly fine before I restarted after updating.
Edit: It may be the sim card actually died. I tried it on another phone and it doesn't work there either. So it seems like coincidence that it died after the update.
Hmmmmm update fails for me. Not rooted bootloader locked. Error couldn't update installation issue helpfull error.
Fastboot images now live: https://developer.razer.com/razer-phone-dev-tools/factory-images/
Direct link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cheryl-factory-images/cheryl-o-global-5038.zip
Taking a hell of a long time to install.... I'm using Snap Camera these days, which is great, I wonder what the new portrait mode is like..... But I can't see me changing back to stock now..
What is the best way to update when I'm rooted and have TWRP installed?
SeriousFlash said:
What is the best way to update when I'm rooted and have TWRP installed?
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Use the factory images posted here
My update also fails when I'm not rooted and have my bootloader locked
My may update is now installing itself. I do wish it had prompted me rather than having to run a manual update as I was just going through some setting and clicked the update in error.
Updated and noticed loads of fixes, however, Bluetooth is now a complete no go with my car stereo. Sometimes I manage to actually connect it and can play music by pressing play on the phone but no song titles are shown on the car and music playback controls don't work at all... Has anyone had a similar issue or an idea as to what's wrong?
linuxct said:
Use the factory images posted here
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How would I go about doing that then?
Make sure you go to Settings, system and Razer Preferences and Disable the Share Data again... it gets turned on with the update.
Got the OTA this Morning on my Three branded device and installed without issue.
Nice to see a timely release of the monthly security fixes - is this a benefit of Project Treble support ?
ccjack said:
Anyway of installing via TWRP so I don't loose root... Haven't really flashed a/b phones.
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Just use the factory images but before flashing, edit the flash_all.bat go to the line that reads %fastboot_cmd% erase userdata" and put a pound "#" sign before the line so that adb ignores that line. Also do the same at the end of the script where you see "%fastboot_cmd% reboot". Doing the following will stop the script from formatting your data partition and keep your phone in download mode after the flashing process. Now you can do the "fastboot boot twrp-whatever-filename.img" and boot to twrp like you were to root like before and once in twrp, flash twrp zip and magisk zip same as before. Everything should work fine now.
Again. Make sure you edit the bat file so the factory images dont factory reset your data partition.
The update took 45 minds to install, it was very slow...
Confirm that Multi touch is fixed now
Razer has introduced the portrait mode, but I still prefer Gmod or
Nokia 's stock camera app..
Yet these updates are welcome...
Is there still no way to update and keep twrp?
navin2max said:
The update took 45 minds to install, it was very slow...
Confirm that Multi touch is fixed now
Razer has introduced the portrait mode, but I still prefer Gmod or
Nokia 's stock camera app..
Yet these updates are welcome...
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Where I can fine a Nokia cam app?

Upgrade to Android Pie through eRecovery and the Wifi - Firmware Finder PC

Another method, working
You need it:
1. Firmware Finder: https://pro-teammt.ru/projects/hwff/v2/GetLatestVersion.action
2. Change the dns that assigns the dhcp to your router or in your computer, go below to follow how to create a wifi hotspot with the windows 10 guide
3. eRecovery method.
So let's go.
Unpack firmware finder wherever you want And run it.
You will get the following image: Figure 1
Then click on "Common base" and enter the model of the phone along with the region (in my case "CLT-L09C432") in the search box
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You will probably be offered 2 special firmware with the same labels as the menu (see picture).
To know which of these two firmware is approved for you model, first click on the 'Changelog' box below only the Changelog text (as well as blank). Then, by right-clicking the Changelog text, you select 'Copy'. Then click on the 'firmware checker' as in the picture below.
Copy the 'Changelog' link to the first field, and enter the IMEI of your phone in the second field (of course, click on "Check"). This step is for both firmware. When you get "Firmware approved for install" <- Important, if is not approved you wont update to the version youre checking.
The next step is to register the update on the Firmware Finder DNS server. We will do this in the following way. Click on 'DNS Update', paste the link that is 'approved' and click on 'Register'.
Router -> After that, by clicking on 'Copy DNS to clipboard' you will copy the dns address that you need to set up on your router in the 'DHCP' section, Go to the router settings, change the dns and apply this new settings, restart router and shutdown off the phone, wait until router is on again and working, Enter eRecovery mode (Hold Vol UP, Plug the USB cable between Phone & Computer, until you boot in eRecovery, select the option 'Download latest version, Connect to your wifi and the update will start.
WiFi HotSpot Win10 -> 'Copy DNS to clipboard' you will copy the dns address that you need to set up in the new HotSpot WiFi network adapter you created http://woshub.com/how-to-create-a-wi-fi-access-point-on-windows-10/ & How to change the DNS server in your computer https://support.opendns.com/hc/en-us/articles/228007207-Windows-10-Configuration Enter eRecovery mode (Hold Vol UP, Plug the USB cable between Phone & Computer, until you boot in eRecovery, select the option 'Download latest version, Connect to your wifi and the update will start.
When boot to eRecovery, connect with the new WiFi you created in Win10 (remember the name and the password of it), not your usual WiFi, and will works, i tried and its working fine.
***NOTES
### Disable IPV6 on your router or internet main network card, some users experienced issues because of it enabled.
### Doesnt works in EMUI9. So if you have Android Pie Beta this method wont works. Try this https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...ide-how-to-update-to-emui-9-c432-l09-t3883557 usually works. Will be erased all your personal data with this option, make a backup before.
Getting package info failed.. :/
Doesn't erecovery always wipe user data? I tried this, saw the update in erecovery mode too but didn't continue as I haven't backed up my data. Also, do I need to disable all passwords/pins etc?
Aodrulez said:
Doesn't erecovery always wipe user data? I tried this, saw the update in erecovery mode too but didn't continue as I haven't backed up my data. Also, do I need to disable all passwords/pins etc?
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No, I don't think so. I followed this procedure yesterday and no user data was deleted.
I never thought i will do so much to receive an ****ing phone update
Today, this method finally worked
I don´t know why huawei is not able to provide me to a free unlocked phone a firmware upgrade grrr.
Here are some pictures. No user Data has been deleted, everything is as before.
I will go through with the same in a few hours then. A big shout out to team-mt guys for this! They seem to be doing exactly what FunkyHuawei does but letting everyone use it for free. I'd rather donate to them than pay FH.
Has anyone tried this on the UK C782 models?
kitenski said:
Has anyone tried this on the UK C782 models?
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There is no reason for this not to work for C782. As long as you select the correct firmware in the Firmware Finder application based on you phone model and IMEI.
kitenski said:
Has anyone tried this on the UK C782 models?
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Let me know if you get it to work. I need my phone for work purposes so can't have it off for too long
Thanks
ULJ said:
There is no reason for this not to work for C782. As long as you select the correct firmware in the Firmware Finder application based on you phone model and IMEI.
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Sadly it only finds one v9 firmware which it states as follows :crying:
Firmware not approved for install
I´m sorry for you. I did´t read, what´s the problem with huawei and uk? I dont understand why you are not allowed to update
I'll try with my IMEI when I'm home from work. Got a feeling I'll get the same though. Us C782 folk are really missing out :crying:
kitenski said:
Sadly it only finds one v9 firmware which it states as follows :crying:
Firmware not approved for install
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Even, if it's not approved you could try force update in eRecovery and maybe you'll be able to install 9.0.0.159 instead. I cancelled my installation, so I don't know if it would be successful.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78537401&postcount=70
Still "Getting package info failed", help?
I get firmware approved message, my ip and firmware link is registered at teamMT.
Go into my router settings, DHCP server, changes both dns to 188.225.84.142.
When my phone is up and running connected to my wifi I can see it is using 188.225.84.142 as DNS.
In short, rebooting router, restarting my phone into erecovery, update via wifi, connecting to wifi OK, while searching for the update I get "Getting package info failed".
Build number: 9.0.0.108(C432E5R1P7log)
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Doesnt works to update from Android Pie Beta... in your situation its what will works:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...ide-how-to-update-to-emui-9-c432-l09-t3883557
argh9 said:
Still "Getting package info failed", help?
I get firmware approved message, my ip and firmware link is registered at teamMT.
Go into my router settings, DHCP server, changes both dns to 188.225.84.142.
When my phone is up and running connected to my wifi I can see it is using 188.225.84.142 as DNS.
In short, rebooting router, restarting my phone into erecovery, update via wifi, connecting to wifi OK, while searching for the update I get "Getting package info failed".
Build number: 9.0.0.108(C432E5R1P7log)
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Latest FF APK - added update via eRecovery
For those of you with WiFi Routers that can not change the DNS (Unitymedia in Germany for example) or without WiFi routers (weird when you have a smartphone ): I used my laptop to setup a direct WiFi with my phone and changed the DNS of the Laptops connection with the internet (needed to turn off ipv6 as well). I then just followed the steps, inside eRecovery connected to the direct WiFi from the laptop and the phone is downloading the update package now.
david.giessing said:
For those of you with WiFi Routers that can not change the DNS (Unitymedia in Germany for example) or without WiFi routers (weird when you have a smartphone ): I used my laptop to setup a direct WiFi with my phone and changed the DNS of the Laptops connection with the internet (needed to turn off ipv6 as well). I then just followed the steps, inside eRecovery connected to the direct WiFi from the laptop and the phone is downloading the update package now.
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Geil
Stuck on 0% for 1h in erecovery :/ Got the right version, and it says its downloading from server
EDIT: Turned off firewall, now its working ^^
BlayDee said:
Stuck on 0% for 1h in erecovery :/ Got the right version, and it says its downloading from server
EDIT: Turned off firewall, now its working ^^
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what did you do? can be more?

Which GMS workaround is still working without hiccups?

Thinking whether to buy a used P40 Pro which is going cheap right now, but looking at all the guides/threads, it seems there are still many hoops to jump around and Google keeps blocking these loopholes.
Is this accurate? Any sure-fire way for GMS to work on P40 Pro before I purchase them?
Thanks!
dylansmith said:
Thinking whether to buy a used P40 Pro which is going cheap right now, but looking at all the guides/threads, it seems there are still many hoops to jump around and Google keeps blocking these loopholes.
Is this accurate? Any sure-fire way for GMS to work on P40 Pro before I purchase them?
Thanks!
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There is working method but the main thing is to be at the right FW version at the start to let install the GMS.
Once done you can easily update your phone without issues.
The problems you read here and there are mainly caused by users who don't want to downgrade to the right FW version.
Or by users not knowing (or not reading) the how to downgrade.
From my side it is running perfectly (banks apps and all others) since the beginning.
It is a must buy if the prices are going down ?
Does this mean we will always be stuck on the old firmware and won't be able to receive the latest security patches? Sounds worrying to me, and not sure whether that's worth the upgrade from my P30 Pro.. ?
You will receive new updates and security patches. You just have to follow the instructions exactly.
May I check whether this guide is the latest and can be installed along with microG?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...uide-method-to-install-google-mobile-t4120143
Hi guys, I got stuck at this screen when trying to downgrade my firmware. Have already disabled all firewall and windows security. Why is it still showing no internet connection??
Also I noticed I'm unable to paste the full URL in the Proxy. Is this normal?
http://update.dbankcdn.com/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G5633/g1604/v410049/f1/full//update_full_base.zip
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try again with older HiSuite Version: 10.0.0.510: https://www.dropbox.com/s/y5d70lvntv5z9jk/HiSuite_10.0.0.510_OVE.zip?dl=1
İt has to be a great deal for you to go through all that hassle. Otherwise not worth it
starbase64 said:
try again with older HiSuite Version: 10.0.0.510: https://www.dropbox.com/s/y5d70lvntv5z9jk/HiSuite_10.0.0.510_OVE.zip?dl=1
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now I managed to flash & install the firmware, but upon phone auto-reboot, it says the data partition is corrupted. what should I do?
dylansmith said:
now I managed to flash & install the firmware, but upon phone auto-reboot, it says the data partition is corrupted. what should I do?
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Just format it and the phone will boot. This is part of the process.
Have gms working perfectly on my p40 pro
My issue now is being stuck on firmware 131. OTA doesn't detect new updates and HiSuite shows no Internet connection even though there's no proxy and my Internet is working well.
Risk free??
Is there a risk of adding malware using any of the methods described for adding Google services?
downgraded to 131 to install GMS first, then upgraded to 142 and 172 via OTA thereafter. now on 172.
When switching off WiFi to go to Mobile Data mode, the phone does NOT get any data unless I toggle between
LTE/WDCMA/GSM
and
WDCMA/GSM
MANUALLY.
I have to do this EVERY TIME I go from WiFi to Mobile Data mode. Any way to overcome this issue?

[GUIDE] Huawei Firmware Upgrades Manually from 8.1 to 9.1

This was done on the Huawei P20 Pro L29C636 variant.
My phone does have it's bootloader unlocked and has been previously rooted.
As stated on just about every other thread, I do not take responsibility for anything that happens to your phone. The method described below is what I experienced with my phone, with the various modifications I had made in the past, and using software other people have developed.
You assume all risk to your equipment.
OTA updates stopped on EMUI 8.0 so I had to find a solution to get the latest EMUI and security patches. Below is the list of software and instructions that I followed to complete these incremental updates. If you own a different regional variant (i.e. L29C432), you can still follow the same instructions, but pay attention to your build numbers when trying to upgrade past 8.1. When jumping from 8.1 to 9.0 and 9.0 to 9.1 you MUST upgrade to the firmware approved for your particular phone variant prior to the new EMUI update. There is a chance you will soft brick your phone, but as long as fastboot still works, you can recover.
Step 1:
Download these two files.
HiSuite_9.0.2.304.zip
hisuite.zip
Install the HiSuite application, do not upgrade the application, and close the program.
Copy the httpcomponent.dll file to C:\Program Files (x86)\HiSuite
Copy the HiSuiteConfig.xml to C:\Users\*username here*\AppData\Local\HiSuite\UserData\UpdateDogDev
Step 2:
Open your system host file at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
Add these lines to the bottom of the file:
188.225.84.142 query.hicloud.com
Save the file... be sure it saves over the current file and not a new file with a file extension.
Step 3:
Open your Network Connections window in Control Panel here:
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Right click on your active Network Connection and go to Properties.
In the dialog box, click on Internet Protocol Version 4 and click the Properties button below the box.
In the dialog box, change your DNS Preferred to 188.225.84.142 and DNS Alternate to 1.2.3.4.
Click the box for Validate Settings Upon Exit just to make sure you do not have any network errors.
Step 4:
Download and open Firmware Finder on your phone here Firmware Finder
Open the program, check the top button is the model variant of your phone, and click the top button.
The list of firmware shown in this program will work for your phone. To be safe, select the firmware you want to upgrade to, and click Check Firmware Access then Check Availability to confirm it is approved for installation.
After you select the firmware you want to upgrade to, click on eRecovery for all versions and click through each prompt until you reach the prompt to Register Update. Click Register Update and this will register your IP address with this specific firmware. I do not know how long this stays registered for, but it will not expire for the time it takes to download and install the firmware.
Step 5:
Connect your phone to your PC with the proper cable, open HiSuite on your PC, and allow the application to install HiSuite on your phone.
Once HiSuite registers that your phone is connected click the Update button near the bottom of the screen.
A dialog box will pop up and recognize the new firmware you registered with Firmware Finder. Double check that the model and regional variant match your phone just in case you goofed up the selection.
This process does take some time since the firmware files can be upwards of 5GB. Be patient and do not interrupt the process. After it downloads, it will push the files to your phone (HiSuite calls is Installation), and then your phone will restart. After your phone restarts, you will get an EMUI update screen indicating that it is indeed updating your system. Once complete, the phone will restart, and you will have an shiny new upgraded phone.
I have read plenty of responses in other threads describing installation failures, stalled installations, or other negative outcomes. Here are a few tips:
RE: Soft Brick - Remember to factory reset/wipe data in eRecovery. This will not wipe your phone, but it will help you get back to some sort of recovery state whether it's eRecovery, TWRP, or back to the system.
RE: Failed Installations - Remember to check the firmware availability in Firmware Finder on your phone and not on the PC. This will avoid accidentally trying to install firmware meant for another variant.
RE: Stalled Installations - I prefer modifying the DNS settings on the computer that is connected to the phone using HiSuite. This avoids DNS settings that don't stick in router settings or a PC bypassing them altogether.
If you do soft brick, you can always HiSuite to recover and rollback the firmware on your phone. I also do have another technique in case HiSuite cannot recover your phone. Just to be clear that this other technique was only tested on the L29C636 variant, but it most likely will work on other global models.

Bricked P40 Pro (C636)? - Please help!

Re-posting into a new thread, my apologies if this is not the right practice. Since the threads are mostly for C432s.
HI there!
I have scoured the entire internet and also the XDA forums with no success finding a solution to my issue.. well, bricked P40 Pro and have the same "Your device has loaded a different operating system". Hence writing in this tread to seek any assistance. I have just bought a Huawei P40 Pro ELS-NX9 (N29) and followed several of the treads to download the EMUI to install GMS...
Original EMUI: 11.0.0.249 (C636E3R4P3)
1st Downgrade to 11.0.0.230: Successful
Hisuite Proxy ELS-N29 10.1.0.134 (C636E8R5P1), ELS-N29-PRELOAD 10.1.0.1(C636R4), ELS-N29-CUST 10.1.0.7(C636)
Bricked at this stage 10.1.0.134 (C636E8R5P1)
ERecovery version is 10.1.0.158 (C636E8R5P1) - Can download But fails to install ("Software install failed!")
I cannot
a. Boot to OS
b. Connect to HiSuite nor Hisuite Proxy
c. DLoad the one version of C636 that i could find - 10.1.0.114 (Not even sure if it is firmware issue or if it is OTG/MemoryStick connection failure)
I can
d. reboot to recovery
e. reboot to fastfoot
f. run ADB and Fastboot from my PC to the phone (that is how I got the info of bricked firmware ELS-N29 10.1.0.134 (C636E8R5P1)
I am not sure what I did wrong as I stuck to the region (C636). I cannot find more C636 region DLoad firmware as well to try more of them. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated as I have no access to physical service centers for the next couple of weeks.
Thanks in advance and Cheers!
1. What region was 11.0.0.230?
2. You selected a wrong cust. It should be 10.1.0.8 (C636)
3. Maybe it was other device/firmware errors.
badmania98 said:
1. What region was 11.0.0.230?
2. You selected a wrong cust. It should be 10.1.0.8 (C636)
3. Maybe it was other device/firmware errors.
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1. It was 11.0.0.230 (C636E3R4P3)
I see.. How should I go about recovering and unbrick my phone? At this stage, I am happy to just get it working and go about it without having GMS.. or go towards the custom ROM path..
Cheers!

			
				
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Hi Renz! Thanks for the video link.. Sorry for the tardiness in getting back to this as I have been swarmed with work... my issue I think is not bootloop but won't boot into OS.. Will DM you
Hey, thanks for that video!
I have the same problem. My mobile worked for around a year, GMS worked everything worked. Accidentaly I clicked on the wrong buttom and installed the Google Play Services again :/ After that GMS was gone but I was able to use the phone without Google for a while. After half a year my mobile fell down and I was not able to start it again. Now I'm working on getting my data back (Contacts + Pictures). Seems to me that I used the wrong CUST in an installation before.
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I have 2 problems left:
1) HiSuite Proxy is not working pretty well. It never adds the ROM from the browser.
When you use the Brave Browser the Add Rom ist not working, Firefox works. BUT somehow it copies the wrong link to the package. For instance I want to upgrade to ELS-LGRP4-OVS 10.1.0.176 then I will get the following link:
http://update.dbankcdn.com/download...b600e004a6faf64b7d6992a71fc/full/filelist.xml
But in HiSuite Proxy I'm just able to finde the following link: http://update.dbankcdn.com/download...900_9/6b/v3/94031b600e004a6faf64b7d6992a71fc/
It dows not let me insert "full/filelist.xml" even when I want to type it in, even when the first link (without "full/filelist.xml") is giving me an error when I copy it into the browser... :/
It seems to me that this is the problem I'm always getting the the failure: "There is no package for you model of cellphone" (in german )
Ok seems like a restart of HiSuite Proxy solved that for me.
But there is still one problem: HiSuite is crashing, when it should install the new packages. Any idea how this could be solved?
2) What Versions shall I install? I'm not pretty sure what was my original version of the OS before I downgraded it. I assume it was the following, because I wrote it down in my Google Keep ELS-LGRP4-OVS 11.0.0.202
Thanks for your help in advance! Really appreciate it

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