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Forced update via erecovery!

Guys! Hello again... I'm still blocked with android 8.1 on elm29 sp5c900. I understand that c900 is global, Huawei still tells me that an update will come soon, but nothing. Erecovery doesn't find nothing on server and hisuite doesn't help me at all. Now the question... Is there a problem if I download an update file from firmware finder and install it with forced update (power plus volume buttons)? Can I brick the device, since I don't have a backup file or original software

shtresatu said:
Guys! Hello again... I'm still blocked with android 8.1 on elm29 sp5c900. I understand that c900 is global, Huawei still tells me that an update will come soon, but nothing. Erecovery doesn't find nothing on server and hisuite doesn't help me at all. Now the question... Is there a problem if I download an update file from firmware finder and install it with forced update (power plus volume buttons)? Can I brick the device, since I don't have a backup file or original software
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Firmware downloaded through Firmware finder won't install via forced update, you can use service ROM (download though androidhost dot ru) and place it on usb OTG and force it. Or you can use patched Hisuite method to update https://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146/page132
Yes it can brick, anything can happen but very unlikely, just backup your device through Hisuite before trying that if you want to keep your personal data(won't back up firmware, only apps, contacts etc.)

C900 hw/normal does not get any update.
Just force some updated base via dload package or via forced hisuite with dns spoofed.

Thanks for your answers! So... The steps will be... 1. Download "update full base. app"
2. Place it on root folder in dload folder
3. Update it via forced update (power button plus both volume buttons)
I've found on firmware finder update.app file. This works via dload method?

madoxx77 said:
Firmware downloaded through Firmware finder won't install via forced update, you can use service ROM (download though androidhost dot ru) and place it on usb OTG and force it. Or you can use patched Hisuite method to update https://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146/page132
Yes it can brick, anything can happen but very unlikely, just backup your device through Hisuite before trying that if you want to keep your personal data(won't back up firmware, only apps, contacts etc.)
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Thanks for the link... I will try this too

shtresatu said:
Thanks for your answers! So... The steps will be... 1. Download "update full base. app"
2. Place it on root folder in dload folder
3. Update it via forced update (power button plus both volume buttons)
I've found on firmware finder update.app file. This works via dload method?
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For dload, you ll have to use an USBOTG, exfat formatted.
On 8.1, Use a 9.0 dload's update.app .
Once on 9.0, use a 9.1 dload's update_sd.zip
Alternative is to use forced hisuite.-If so uodzte first to 9.0 then 9.1.

oslo83 said:
For dload, you ll have to use an USBOTG, exfat formatted.
On 8.1, Use a 9.0 dload's update.app .
Once on 9.0, use a 9.1 dload's update_sd.zip
Alternative is to use forced hisuite.-If so uodzte first to 9.0 then 9.1.
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Thanks a ton. I will try with dload. Is more simple

Forced hisuite doesn't work! Gives me only update to android 8.0. Firmware finder on pc doesn't give me my version sp5c900, so I can't download any firmware. Now I don't trust FF on phone neither. What if this gives wrong firmware, since my emui version is not suported. ****

oslo83 said:
C900 hw/normal does not get any update.
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Meaning there is no update on hicloud server available for C900.

True. Damn huawei ****ty version.
Thx a lot #oslo for advices

I've spoked (finally) with someone from Huawei on chat, and after verifying my serial number she told me that my phone is a demo version. F%$&. So, no Android 9 for me. Still, my phone works flawlessly. Since I'm stuck on 8.1 I want to root it and play a little more. Can you give me an idea how to root it? Thanks

shtresatu said:
I've spoked (finally) with someone from Huawei on chat, and after verifying my serial number she told me that my phone is a demo version. F%$&. So, no Android 9 for me. Still, my phone works flawlessly. Since I'm stuck on 8.1 I want to root it and play a little more. Can you give me an idea how to root it? Thanks
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First, is this device is with an unlocked bootloader ? (and/or do you have the unlock code ?)
To check bootloader/phone status, boot to fastboot/bootloader mode :
Plug device to PC with Hisuite, reboot P20 and Hold volumeDown on P20 until it boot on white screen ;
What is your Phone status ?

Sorry for late response. Bootloader is locked.
"phone locked.
FRP UNLOCKED"
And I don't have bootloader code.

So you won't mind that dload packages are locking back bootloader as it is already locked...

oslo83 said:
So you won't mind that dload packages are locking back bootloader as it is already locked...
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Nope... I just want to root it so I can use Xposed

Any way to unbrick a P40 Pro? "Your device has loaded a different operating system"

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?
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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.
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Any update? I'm in the same situation :/

sonybes said:
Any update? I'm in the same situation :/
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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
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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$. I decided to do or because I wanna use this phone.
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The only other way is to try to replace the motherboard by warranty.
However, in my case Huawei refused me this.
I think 30$ 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!
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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.
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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% :-(
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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%

Is the firmware finder 2.12.17.3 still working?

I was wanting to downgrade my P40 pro using method 2. But when I was using firmare finder to get the url it always shows an error message as in attached photo.
Is it still working? Any update for downgrade method 2?
Thanks a lot

Same error for me, please send help, heheh cant downgrade my huawei matepad t8

Same issue here...
was looking on other threads and found everyone posting URLs like http://update.dbankcdn.com/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G5633/g1604/v409481/f1/ ... but all links to http://update.dbankcdn.com returning "An error occurred. " message. This is general nginx error, actual error is 404.
Does anyone know where can i get the ELS-LGRP4-OVS 10.1.0.131 firmware ? The lowest i can go in Hisuit is 10.1.0.176 and lzplay does not work on anything above 10.1.0.15x .
Please help guys... It's really frustrating to have such a beast of the device like P40 pro but not able to use it due to absence of a basic google services.
Thank you in advance.

Does this help: https://pro-teammt.ru/en/online-firmware-database/

gundammk2 said:
I was wanting to downgrade my P40 pro using method 2. But when I was using firmare finder to get the url it always shows an error message as in attached photo.
Is it still working? Any update for downgrade method 2?
Thanks a lot
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Well it's official... I contacted the Team MT (firmware finder developers) and they acknowledged - Huawei moved all their firmware from http://update.dbankcdn.com to unknown location. Therefore there is no way to downgrade via Hisute proxy. I've tried to downgrade to 10.1.0.114 via OTG, but to no avail... I get error "incompatibility with current version" and update stops...
Did you have any success with downgrading ?

Same thing happens here too, "incompatibility with current version" sounds like wrong region or diff. hardware though. I could downgrade to 10.1.0.182 via HiSuite but nothing further down. There are some rebranding services or repairers they may have these resources but costs $$

Mifodiy said:
Well it's official... I contacted the Team MT (firmware finder developers) and they acknowledged - Huawei moved all their firmware from http://update.dbankcdn.com to unknown location. Therefore there is no way to downgrade via Hisute proxy. I've tried to downgrade to 10.1.0.114 via OTG, but to no avail... I get error "incompatibility with current version" and update stops...
Did you have any success with downgrading ?
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Yes, I have dowgraded from 10.1.0.176(C432E8R6P1) to 10.1.0.131(C432E8R6P1) via OTG. I paid $17 to get the firmware though. But no notification for gmail and youtube. Can't sort it out so far

Mifodiy said:
Same issue here...
was looking on other threads and found everyone posting URLs like http://update.dbankcdn.com/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G5633/g1604/v409481/f1/ ... but all links to http://update.dbankcdn.com returning "An error occurred. " message. This is general nginx error, actual error is 404.
Does anyone know where can i get the ELS-LGRP4-OVS 10.1.0.131 firmware ? The lowest i can go in Hisuit is 10.1.0.176 and lzplay does not work on anything above 10.1.0.15x .
Please help guys... It's really frustrating to have such a beast of the device like P40 pro but not able to use it due to absence of a basic google services.
Thank you in advance.
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From easy-firmware, I paid $17 to download.....

Lyle-Wang said:
Same thing happens here too, "incompatibility with current version" sounds like wrong region or diff. hardware though. I could downgrade to 10.1.0.182 via HiSuite but nothing further down. There are some rebranding services or repairers they may have these resources but costs $$
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"incompatibility with current version" in my case was due to insufficient disk space on my OTG USB dongle...
8Gb is not enough as it's unpacking entire dload contents to disk. 4.7 GB update package needs another 5.5 GB of space to unzip.
Another issue that can cause it is incorrect device/firmware... Check your build number but not the 10.1.0.xxx - check what is in brackets. For example (C432E8R5P2) and see first 4 characters. In my case it is C432, which means that i have global version of P40 pro. Then go to this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/googlefier-install-gms-on-huawei-honor.4180485/#post-83769465 and find firmware with same 4 characters. In my case i downloaded 10.1.0.121(C432E8R5P2) and it worked flawlessly.
After you've downgraded, use googlifier method as described in aforementioned thread to set up google services.

STUMPED on how to downgrade after GMS failure

Like to see if anyone may have a solution on how to downgrade back to EMUI 10 after a successful play store installation that eventually failed, I can not run any apps on the phone and can not upgrade. The p40 pro is an ELS-N04 C992 with EMUI 11.0.0.130.
I tried HiSuite with no luck, just the "no internet connection" and made sure the windows 10 firewall was open, it was. The firmware finder on my p40 is version 9.9.2 and most if not all the packages I check says the firmware was removed from the server!. I also tried to restore the phone from a few backups via USB but the phone does not recognize the files from the backup.
Ultimately what my goal is is to get back to the phone's original version of 10.1.0.183. Love some help on this and if someone has a solution man I would love to hear it!

Firmware finder project is closed I was told

weakspell said:
Firmware finder project is closed I was told
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Oh my god your kidding, so I'm stuck with a non-working p40 pro

If that's the case, (and I just read that) can you do an upgrade to a higher version or re-load googlefier to get it to work again?

Need usb adaptor. Download firmware for your device and region and downgrade via recovery options (hold power + volume up). Then use googlefier

weakspell said:
Need usb adaptor. Download firmware for your device and region and downgrade via recovery options (hold power + volume up). Then use googlefier
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Thanks weakspell, but if firmware finder doesn't supply the firm wear how do I get it?

Rippieus said:
Thanks weakspell, but if firmware finder doesn't supply the firm wear how do I get it?
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download firmware you need off one of the many different firmware websites... might cost you 2usd or thereabouts. E.g. i found mine ELS-N29 10.1.0.114 (C636)... but thats for my specific model and region, so be careful to choose the right one or you could brick your phone

weakspell said:
download firmware you need off one of the many different firmware websites... might cost you 2usd or thereabouts. E.g. i found mine ELS-N29 10.1.0.114 (C636)... but thats for my specific model and region, so be careful to choose the right one or you could brick your phone
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Oh, never knew that, ill give it a try so thanks man and ill post with my results.

I just tried OTG update myself and im getting an error message, so im not sure how fullproof an option it is

Ya no luck as yet, cant find anything reliable, what sites you recommend to search from?

Downgrade Emui 11 to Emui 10

Hi,
since 2 Days i try do downgrade my Huawei p40 pro ELS-NX9.
After reading many Threads i have now the Build number 11.0.0.180 which could be downgrade.
Now i try to flash 10.1.0.178 and 10.1.0.131 but nothing works.
Every Tutorial to use Proxy failed because i can not install the HiSuite Version they want.
Can anybody help me?

Download, extract and install this first and try to install HiSuite after that.
See my thread (in my signature) for many tutorials.
You have to upgrade (OTA) to 11.0.0.230 maximum to have USB connection and use HiSuite Proxy.

At first!
THANK YOU for the fast answer. It fixed my Problem.
Now i have Build 10.1.0.176 after OTA 10.1.0.154 to fix usb adb.
I can not flash otg the version 10.1.0.121 an HiSuite doesn´t except my P40
I wanna flash a lower Version to install google services.
But which firmware should i use und how install it?
ELS-LGRP4-OVS 10.0.0.176
ELS-29_CUST 10.1.0.8(C432)
ELS-N29_Preload 10.1.0.1(C432R6)
Should i look after a Firmware withe exact the same details like my?
R6 in Preload have to be the same?
I try:
Huawei P40 Pro ELS-NX9 ELS-N29 hw eu HLRCF Elsa-N29D 10.1.0.114(C432E8R5P2) Firmware EMUI10.1.0 05016PSR [androidhost.ru](1) = doesn´t work
Elsa-N29D 10.1.0.131(C432E8R6P1)_Firmware_EMUI10.1.0_05016PSR = doesn´t work
Thanks before

I already told you what to do.

So i can not flash the Version 10.1.0.131 to install Google Services?
OTA i update to 11.0.0.230 and get my usb connection and fastboot back. Then downgrade with proxy to 10.1.0.154 = works
But how i come from this Version to 10.1.0.131 to install Google.
With 10.....154 and 10.....176 odb isnt working.

Ok ifound the issue! Thx for helping

I got it to downgrade too. Thanks!

Hello, I need help. I have a Huawei Mate Xs and I'm currently on EMUI 12.0.0.290. A month ago, I downgraded to EMUI 11 and then to EMUI 10. Now, after a month, when I try the same downgrade (absolutely the same version of the system, using the same method), the lowest I can go is EMUI 11.0.0.168. When I try to roll back to EMUI 10, any version, the device goes into bootloop and nothing helps (delete cache memory, factory reset). The only way is System Recovery via HiSuite Proxy on EMUI 11 and that's it. Has anyone else had a similar problem and is there a chance that Huawei will put some sort of ban on it with the 12.0.0.290 update

TheBen22 said:
At first!
THANK YOU for the fast answer. It fixed my Problem.
Now i have Build 10.1.0.176 after OTA 10.1.0.154 to fix usb adb.
I can not flash otg the version 10.1.0.121 an HiSuite doesn´t except my P40
I wanna flash a lower Version to install google services.
But which firmware should i use und how install it?
ELS-LGRP4-OVS 10.0.0.176
ELS-29_CUST 10.1.0.8(C432)
ELS-N29_Preload 10.1.0.1(C432R6)
Should i look after a Firmware withe exact the same details like my?
R6 in Preload have to be the same?
I try:
Huawei P40 Pro ELS-NX9 ELS-N29 hw eu HLRCF Elsa-N29D 10.1.0.114(C432E8R5P2) Firmware EMUI10.1.0 05016PSR [androidhost.ru](1) = doesn´t work
Elsa-N29D 10.1.0.131(C432E8R6P1)_Firmware_EMUI10.1.0_05016PSR = doesn´t work
Thanks before
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hi
i have same prblm can u help me?

3isssa said:
hi
i have same prblm can u help me?
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Now it is harder to downgrade. What is exactly your problem?

badmania98 said:
Now it is harder to downgrade. What is exactly your problem?
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i solve it ,thanks badmania
the problem was when i downgrad to emui 11...186 i lost usb connection and i try many versions ( 11 or 10) to downgrad but no results so i update it to emui 11...260 then i try with Hisuite it worked to downgrad to emui 10....131
and after installing GMS i upgrade it to emui 12 step by step by wifi
now every thing good