So, I have run into a few roadblocks on my quest to get GMS working on my brand new P40 Pro.
Roadblock #1:
Although I am able to download the firmware from pro-teammt as suggested, I am unable to extract the package on to my device. After a little bit of research, I believe Huawei blocks the extraction of "update.app". I could be wrong. But this is where im having issues.
I do not have a card reader so I am currently unable to try this way.
I have tried downloading a third party extractor, no beans.
Roadblock #2
Moving on to method 2. Using the HiSuite proxy to do it for me, I have all of the firmware information, The proxy starts great. HiSuite loads and installs the "HiSuite 10.0.0.510 OVE" on to my phone. Here's where the problems start.
The HiSuite it installs on my phone is incompatible with this device, I have researched and have come up empty on how to resolve this. Which means I am officially stuck.
Someone, please help me, I've been at this for hours now, it's hurting my soul.
Same Here, no way to downgrade my P40Pro ELS-LGRP4 (C185E2R6P3), tried all possible ways, maybe no support available for my device.. Already Hurt my soul..
Related
So like a dummy I flashed the wrong firmware on my P40 Pro. LGRP6 instead of LGRP4. Now when booting it says "Your device has loaded a different operating system" and then goes straight to erecovery. In eRecovery, downloading and restoring the system doesn't work because it fails to retrieve package info.
I already tried everything possible with HiSuite Proxy, too. I read bricking a P40 Pro this way requires to replace the motherboard, but not sure how true that is. My phone is still under warranty, but I'd prefer to fix it myself, if possible.
Any ideas? Thanks.
Tried eRecovery without any sim card in it?
Superbia said:
Tried eRecovery without any sim card in it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I just get retrieving package info failed. Every time
Then it seems motherboard replacement is the only known option left.
Same issue with me
I spent a month to fix it and didn't find a way.
I tried Chimera Mobile and it didn't helped.
The only thing that probably can help is SigmaKey software. If anybody has it please check and say did it helped or not.
Huawei don't want to replace it by warranty for me, that is why I try everything.
Alex.Novikov said:
I spent a month to fix it and didn't find a way.
I tried Chimera Mobile and it didn't helped.
The only thing that probably can help is SigmaKey software. If anybody has it please check and say did it helped or not.
Huawei don't want to replace it by warranty for me, that is why I try everything.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any update? I'm in the same situation :/
sonybes said:
Any update? I'm in the same situation :/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can't find anybody with SigmaKey. Probably I'll go to replace the motherboard in the nearest future.
Other methods definetely don't help.
Do you have any update? Please share if yes.
Hi all! My device is finally fixed! It was fixed by disassembly, hardware testpoint and flashing of Android 11 via SigmaKey!
You have to find a very expirienced person to do this work. I can recommend one person in Moscow, Russia in private messages.
Disassembly is probably necessary
Alex.Novikov said:
Hi all! My device is finally fixed! It was fixed by disassembly, hardware testpoint and flashing of Android 11 via SigmaKey!
You have to find a very expirienced person to do this work. I can recommend one person in Moscow, Russia in private messages.
Disassembly is probably necessary
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the update!
After 4 days trying everythingI found also a guy who told me exactly what you are saying. disassembly is required because of the test point. No other way currently.
SoI will go to a phone shop tomorrow to disassemble the back cover of my P40Pro+. Then the guy will do the whole flashing process via remote. But it's paid service for 30$. I decided to do or because I wanna use this phone.
sony_bes said:
Thanks for the update!
After 4 days trying everythingI found also a guy who told me exactly what you are saying. disassembly is required because of the test point. No other way currently.
SoI will go to a phone shop tomorrow to disassemble the back cover of my P40Pro+. Then the guy will do the whole flashing process via remote. But it's paid service for 30$. I decided to do or because I wanna use this phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The only other way is to try to replace the motherboard by warranty.
However, in my case Huawei refused me this.
I think 30$ is a good price because it was very difficult for me to find a person good enough to do it.
Hi guys. Just posting a small update here. I found a xda user who accepted to help me unbrick my P40 Pro for a donation via remote desktop. He will be using paid tools and hopefully it will unbrick the device. I'll post another update soon, to let you guys know the outcome. Fingers crossed!
jericho246 said:
Hi guys. Just posting a small update here. I found a xda user who accepted to help me unbrick my P40 Pro for a donation via remote desktop. He will be using paid tools and hopefully it will unbrick the device. I'll post another update soon, to let you guys know the outcome. Fingers crossed!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is not always possible without disassembly. (Like was in my case)
I wish you good luck but be ready for disassembly.
Another update. First of all big thanks to @oslo83 for accepting to help me with my bricked P40 Pro. Unfortunately things didn't go our way and the device is still bricked. The problem is that I flashed LGRP6 EMUI 11, with EMUI 10.1 preload & cust. A ****ty situation but it is what it is. @oslo83 advised me to take the device to Huawei repair center (it's still under warranty) and that's what I'm going to do.
However if anyone has a bricked P40 Pro, I still recommend oslo83 services, there's a chance your brick is different from mine and that he will be able to unbrick it. If not, he will issue a refund like he did for me.
Hi guys, I have a brilliant update for you guys:
The guy I was working on this issue was able to fix my phone remotely with SigmaKey. After hours of tries he made it!
There is no software solution yet - so the back cover has to be dissembled. I went to a phone shop at the corner and let them open it. After removing ca. 10 screws you can reach the "Test Point". There are some videos on YouTube which can support you. Its not easy but its makable.
The genius guy gives a step by step instruction what to do via WhatsApp.
So at the end my P40Pro+ works again and I am so happy! I will start the downgrade now (to install gms)and I will DEFINITELY use the correct FW this time
I can share the contact - send me a private message.
Another update hopefully the next one will be the FINAL one.
So like @oslo83 suggested, I contacted Huawei via chat on their official site. They accepted to repair my device for free with no problem. I sent my phone to the repair center and now I simply have to wait. The person in the Huawei chat told me it could take up to two weeks. And another thing, they let me know the phone will be updated to the latest firmware, so I probably won't be able to downgrade and install GMS, unless there is a way to install it on EMUI 11 (not sure). But at least I'll have a working P40 Pro again
I have the same problem. I'm tryingto fix it with hsuite proxy and the phone in fastboot&rescue mod
In HiSuiteConfig.xml I added to be able to enter the recovery mode
<rule type="ELS-N29" cnName="HUAWEI P40 Pro" enName="HUAWEI P40 Pro" option="" ></rule>
I'm testing to flash this:
Base version: ELS-LGRP4-OVS 10.1.0.176
Custom version: ELS-N29-CUST 10.1.0.8(C432)
Preload version: ELS-N29-PRELOAD 10.1.0.2(C432R5)
Checked "Recovery OS", CUST PKG and Preloaded PKG
So far it connects
I can download and unpack the firmware on the phone
but then I have an error-message on (Installing 0%) telling me, that on this phone the recovery mode is not available. I'm trying with different base firmware - but every attempt takes a lot of time.
muetter said:
I have the same problem. I'm tryingto fix it with hsuite proxy and the phone in fastboot&rescue mod
In HiSuiteConfig.xml I added to be able to enter the recovery mode
<rule type="ELS-N29" cnName="HUAWEI P40 Pro" enName="HUAWEI P40 Pro" option="" ></rule>
I'm testing to flash this:
Base version: ELS-LGRP4-OVS 10.1.0.176
Custom version: ELS-N29-CUST 10.1.0.8(C432)
Preload version: ELS-N29-PRELOAD 10.1.0.2(C432R5)
Checked "Recovery OS", CUST PKG and Preloaded PKG
So far it connects
I can download and unpack the firmware on the phone
but then I have an error-message on (Installing 0%) telling me, that on this phone the recovery mode is not available. I'm trying with different base firmware - but every attempt takes a lot of time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Update: It's always the same error message after unpacking the files. So now I'm trying to install an EMUI11 rom.
Now testing with:
ELS-LGRP4-OVS 11.0.0.175
ELS-N29-CUST 11.0.0.3(C432)
ELS-N29-PRELOAD 11.0.0.3(C432R5)
Update: Failed to at 0% :-(
muetter said:
Update: It's always the same error message after unpacking the files. So now I'm trying to install an EMUI11 rom.
Now testing with:
ELS-LGRP4-OVS 11.0.0.175
ELS-N29-CUST 11.0.0.3(C432)
ELS-N29-PRELOAD 11.0.0.3(C432R5)
Update: Failed to at 0% :-(
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It looks like I have flashed the following:
"FirmWare" : "ELS-LGRP4-OVS 11.0.0.170"
"FirmWare" : "ELS-N29-CUST 11.0.0.3(C301)"
"FirmWare" : "ELS-N29-PRELOAD 11.0.0.3(C635R2)"
Still trying to reflash ... any ideas?
I've built now my own dload
using the files downloaded by hsuite over hisuite proxy inside Hisuite\ROM/
and copy them on a USB-C-drive /dload
trying the usb-flashing method. So far it went only to 37%
Hi everyone. I had reset my phone settings and to my dismay, my google playstore and stuff are wiped as well. I had downgraded my firmware 3-4 times and the last one I can get from HiSuite is 10.0.0.217
- I had tried using Lzplay method, but when I click google playstore sign in button, it does not work
- I had tried using Hisuite proxy but it always mention unable to connect to Hisuite, asking me to check firewall (I had allowed those app to go through in fact)
- Tried Googlefier but playstore just auto close when I press on it.
- I do not have USB thumb drive to flash a lower version of EMUI for my mate 30 pro
- Tried Dualspace but still looking to sideload GMS
Is there by chance any way I can solve this issue? Thanks in advance
I had managed to resolve it using factory restore (I learned the hard way of using proxy to flash the oldest version but eventually factory restore does the trick)
Thank you so much for @bender_007, microG & EloYGomeZTv for the awesome guide
Googlefier - Install GMS on Huawei/Honor
Wecome to Googlefier, After a successful tool for LG G2 and LG G3 owners (AutoRec), but after a long pause, here is something new and I hope useful Googlefier is a simple tool, designed to help you install GMS on your Huawei/Honor device...
forum.xda-developers.com
Can anyone guide me on how to downgrade my Mate 30 Pro 4g European 11.0.0.188 to EMUI 10 using Hisuite proxy? I don't want to brick and the Hisuite proxy instructions got me confused.
robjbw said:
Can anyone guide me on how to downgrade my Mate 30 Pro 4g European 11.0.0.188 to EMUI 10 using Hisuite proxy? I don't want to brick and the Hisuite proxy instructions got me confused.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Anyhow. I'm replying to my own comment for future readers. I was able to downgrade my Mate 30 Pro to 10.0.0.134. Unfortunately, googlefier wouldn't work. The worst part is that if you downgrade from 11 to 10, your phone completely looses USB connection to PC and you loose fast and super fast charge. Normal charge was slower than a turtle. So, I went back to 11.0.0.188 (the version I was at before downgrade) to get fast charge and USB working again. Needs to be the same version you were at to get it working again. I'll live without Google. But my next phone, unless HUAWEI has Google, I'm switching to a different brand. I need working notifications. Hope info helps.
Hello,
After successfully downgraded my P40 Pro to 10.1.0.131 and installed GMS on it, I wanted to go back to the latest firmware using HiSuite and HiSuite Proxy and I have briked my phone because I haven't selected anything in the Cust and Preloaded areas.
After installing 11.0.0.168 the phone rebooted telling me I have the wrong software installed and I have tried the eRecovery method to make my phone work again without success, I get the error message: Get package info failed.
I have tried to modify the .dll file of HiSuite with my phone model and use HiSuite Proxy again but I get the error: Phone not supported
Then I have tried to flash the software using an USB stick, here I see there is connection but I find only 10.x.x.x firmwares and is telling me the version is not correct.
So now I am looking for a .zip file of the firmware 11.0.0.168, I hope by flashing this one (having also the Cust and Preloaded zips) my phone will start again.
Do you know where can I find it?
Thank you in advance !
I'm searching for
11.0.0.168 (C432E8R4P1) zip
for weeks now. But there's only a C185-leak available at this moment. I have tried that one, but it does not work. Same for all 10.x.x.xxx-versions: "Incompatible with the current version" (11.0.0.170)
Checking all the sites once a day. If I can find something I'll let you know.
muetter said:
I'm searching for
11.0.0.168 (C432E8R4P1) zip
for weeks now. But there's only a C185-leak available at this moment. I have tried that one, but it does not work. Same for all 10.x.x.xxx-versions: "Incompatible with the current version" (11.0.0.170)
Checking all the sites once a day. If I can find something I'll let you know.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you very much! Im the end I have sent it to Huawei and they repaired it on warranty!
muetter said:
I'm searching for
11.0.0.168 (C432E8R4P1) zip
for weeks now. But there's only a C185-leak available at this moment. I have tried that one, but it does not work. Same for all 10.x.x.xxx-versions: "Incompatible with the current version" (11.0.0.170)
Checking all the sites once a day. If I can find something I'll let you know.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In the end I have sent it to Huawei and they fixed in on warranty
Hi, just got my P40 pro and decided to install GMS. I've read a couple of guides and started...
Downgraded to EMUI 10 and lost USB connection. My device name changed from ELS-N29 to ELS-NX9. Did OTA updates up to EMUI 12 but still got NX9 as device name. Tried downgrading again via Hisuite and got error message Update Failed.
Shame that none of the widely available guides addressed any of the problems I have encountered, had to specifically look for them to see all the warnings related. I've noticed there are other ways to install GMS but downgrading still seems like the easiest option. Why ELS-NX9 though, and why Hisuite won't proceed?
First time downgraded directly to 10.1.0.154. Used correct files (C432, ELS-N29, R5). Now I am trying to follow THIS guide, but got error message from Hisuite.
What am I doing wrong? How to become ELS-N29 again (if it changes anything) and how can I install GMS and go back to EMUI12 the most hassle-free way? Got quite a bit of experience with flashing, using recoveries etc, so I thought it's gonna be sweet-as-pie job....
mrsith said:
What am I doing wrong?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You used old tutorials. I think you can find many things on my thread here.
I'll try downgrading to EMUI 11 using Hisuite without Proxy then. I've seen your thread about fixing USB connection etc, but other people said over there that their device became N29 again after some OTA updates. Mine didn't.
I also wonder why my device originally was N29, but ny box says it's an NX9...
If I manage to downgrade to 11 through vanilla Hisuite, will I be able to follow the video I've linked above? It seems pretty straightforward, and If I only seen it before OTA upgrading...
Does my device being NX9 actually make any problems? Or it was just wrong Hisuite/random error then?
Edit: okay, I rhink I see now. So right now I should downgrade to the lowest thing Hisuite will let me, then Hisuite proxy to lowest 11 version, then I should be able to continue as per video. Correct?
EDIT: Okay, not correct, I won't be able to downgrade from 11.0.0.260 any further without OTG according to your guides. Don't have one at the moment.
I've also found this thread. Could I simply stay on EMUI12/HarmonyOS (whichever I have if there's any difference) and install GMS this way? If yes, I'd like t repeat previous question - does my device being ELS-NX9 now instead of originally ELS-N29 affect anything at all? Regards and cheers
Yet another edit: how is it possible that I downgraded from EMUI12 to 10.1.0.154 directly in the first place? Used newest Hisuite with Proxy. According to all guides, including yours, this should not be possible?
Two years ago i made a similar post - Back then i suceeded in getting GSM and everything was working untill a month ago when most stopped. So i chose to reset (Shoulnd't have... )
I am currently stuck on the very first step.
I keep getting "No internet Connection" when using Hisuite.
I tried the Latest hisuite .650 and downgrading normally, "No internet connection".
Disabled all firewall and no proxy.
Also tried .650 with proxy and following
Complete Guide V2.0
Modifying HiSuite and manipulating it's connection data to install Roms before they officially get released. - ProfessorJTJ/HISuite-Proxy
github.com
No luck
Also tried .510, using the red icon but no luck here either. In this case i only see that i have Version 12... and no option for downgrading.
Any help appreciated before i go down and buy a new phone
Nicobisgaard said:
Two years ago i made a similar post - Back then i suceeded in getting GSM and everything was working untill a month ago when most stopped. So i chose to reset (Shoulnd't have... )
I am currently stuck on the very first step.
I keep getting "No internet Connection" when using Hisuite.
I tried the Latest hisuite .650 and downgrading normally, "No internet connection".
Disabled all firewall and no proxy.
Also tried .650 with proxy and following
Complete Guide V2.0
Modifying HiSuite and manipulating it's connection data to install Roms before they officially get released. - ProfessorJTJ/HISuite-Proxy
github.com
No luck
Also tried .510, using the red icon but no luck here either. In this case i only see that i have Version 12... and no option for downgrading.
Any help appreciated before i go down and buy a new phone
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe this will help you:
[badmania98] Huawei P40 (Lite, Pro, Plus) Guides, News, Discussion & Support
Hello! Because I answered to the same questions on different threads, I decided to create this thread, where I will provide my experience to you, in one place. The followings messages (2-7) contain all major info and tutorials links from this...
forum.xda-developers.com
badmania98 said:
Maybe this will help you:
[badmania98] Huawei P40 (Lite, Pro, Plus) Guides, News, Discussion & Support
Hello! Because I answered to the same questions on different threads, I decided to create this thread, where I will provide my experience to you, in one place. The followings messages (2-7) contain all major info and tutorials links from this...
forum.xda-developers.com
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea this was the first place i went ofcourse and i feel like i tried everything in there. I see im supposed to just downgrade normally with hisuite and no proxy or anything, but "No internet Connection" prevents that unfortunantly.
Nicobisgaard said:
Yea this was the first place i went ofcourse and i feel like i tried everything in there. I see im supposed to just downgrade normally with hisuite and no proxy or anything, but "No internet Connection" prevents that unfortunantly.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You will find there a point regarding this problem: you have just to read the entire post.
badmania98 said:
You will find there a point regarding this problem: you have just to read the entire post.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did manage to get it down to EMUI 11 now! I followed
Complete Guide V2.0
Modifying HiSuite and manipulating it's connection data to install Roms before they officially get released. - ProfessorJTJ/HISuite-Proxy
github.com
Previously i had not used the "add rom" method described there which did the trick.
Which version do i need to downgrade to from 11.0.0.230 in order to install GSM on the phone again? ELS-NX9, C432
I tried downgrading from EMUI 11 to EMUI 10 with HiSuite Proxy but i only suceeded with a .154 version. The .121 or .131 versions didn't work. I need to get it down below .154 right?
Error was stuck at 100% install saying "Cannot update"
Nicobisgaard said:
I tried downgrading from EMUI 11 to EMUI 10 with HiSuite Proxy but i only suceeded with a .154 version. The .121 or .131 versions didn't work. I need to get it down below .154 right?
Error was stuck at 100% install saying "Cannot update"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You have used wrong tools and tutorial. I told you that you have all you need on my thread ( tools attached + all steps).
I am also stuck in the same version, for whom they say go to firmware all of the firmware websites are not working anymore.
if any one has updated solution please help us
Hell yea - it works.
I apologize for the inconveniance Badmania and thank you for the support. Will donate once i get some actual apps on the phone
There are so many pages and guides that it can be difficult to be sure if you are on the right path sometimes. And so many things that can go wrong.
Here is what ended up fixing it for me:
[badmania98] Huawei P40 (Lite, Pro, Plus) Guides, News, Discussion & Support
Hello! Because I answered to the same questions on different threads, I decided to create this thread, where I will provide my experience to you, in one place. The followings messages (2-7) contain all major info and tutorials links from this...
forum.xda-developers.com
This link is really good! I had messed up abit with the versions so i started all over with
11.0.0.260
Used usb stick to downgrade to .230
I then used this:
[badmania98] Huawei P40 (Lite, Pro, Plus) Guides, News, Discussion & Support
Hello! Because I answered to the same questions on different threads, I decided to create this thread, where I will provide my experience to you, in one place. The followings messages (2-7) contain all major info and tutorials links from this...
forum.xda-developers.com
To downgrade directly from .230 to 10.1.0.121 using Proxy.
THANK YOU