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Huawei Honor 2 U9508

Huawei Honor 2 U9508
models:
U9508/Ascend G615 - 1Gb RAM
U9508B - 2Gb RAM
specs:
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ROMS & Official Updates (EMUI):
Official updates:
The official updates ordered by BXXX
4.0.4 Updates:
B026 (Older versions: B018,B019,B024,B025) - those version come with the device pre-installed. It’s don’t reccomend to install them. Those version are 4.0.4 Android and they are not include Google Apps.
B107 - This is the official Huawei’s international version. It’s an Android 4.0.4 version Stock (original Google Vanilla UI) which is come with Gapps. Multilanguage version. This version is considered as “Battery Saver” by most of the users in XDA. This version also got the biggest Antutu Benchmark score (15,000-15,500) which achieved in the device.
4.1.2 Updates (Emotion UI):
All of the 4.1.2 updates have the “Emotion UI” interface (more info about EMUI here).
There is only English and Chinese in Emotion UI (Menus).
Right now there is 2 version of Emui - “Emotion UI 1.5” and “Emotion UI 1.6” .
You can download it from here, use google translate.
EMUI 1.5 is the stable build. Emui 1.6 is the development build.
B544 (Older versions: B541,B542,B543) - This is EMUI 1.5 stable build. it have all the futures of Jellybean and the unique interface. Very stable. Don’t include Google Apps.
B624 (Older version: B605,B610,B615,B618,B624) - This is Emui 1.6 Development build. This version include a lot of chinese apps. Don’t include Google Apps.
ROMS:
Xiui 1.2 stable (Older version: 0.9 beta,1,1.1) - based on B624 (EMUI 1.6, Android 4.1.2). All the chinese apps have been deleted. A lot of tweaks. Multilanguage version. Rooted. Include Google Apps. The lanucher is “Smart Lanucher”.
Hiui 1.0 - Based on B624 (EMUI 1.6, Android 4.1.2). All the chinese apps have been deleted. A lot of tweaks. Multilanguage version. Rooted. Include Google Apps. The lanucher is EMUI launcher and it’s include “ME widget” & others...
Miui V4 - Come in 2 version - 3.2.1 Based on Android 4.0.3 - 3.2.2 Based on Android 4.1.2 - you can read about MIUI here. Not include Google Apps. Recommend for 2Gb version only
TouchWiz - Based on B026 (Android 4.0.4). Introducing the known samsung’s interface - “Touchwiz”. Not include Google Apps.
Other Download:
Kernel for Jellybean version *ONLY* - The updated kernel which in B624 version.
Recovery6.0.1.9_AscendHonor2.exe - this EXE file is required to replace the Recovery to the Chinese Recovery or back to the Original Recovery.
Google Apps for Jellybean *ONLY*
Google Apps for ICS *ONLY*
SuperSU - Root controller App. You need this app to have ROOT.
Guides:
How to install Official Updates -
Method number 1 - Required EMUI:
Donwload official update which come as a Zip file.
In the Zip file there is a folder called “dload”. Extract its to the root library of the SD card.
Open Settings app.
Go to “About Phone” and then choose “System updates”.
Choose “Update via SD card” and then “Confirm”.
The device will reboot into the “Update installer” and then he will install the update.
If the installation successed, the device will reboot into the new version, if not it will reboot into the version which you have right now.
Method number 2 - Required Original Recovery (can be custom ROM)
Donwload official update which come as a Zip file.
In the Zip file there is a folder called “dload”. Extract its to the root library of the SD card.
Turn off the phone.
Boot up the phone with POWER & Volume + & Volume -
The device will reboot into the “Update installer” and then he will install the update.
If the installation succeeded, the device will reboot into the new version, if not it will reboot into the version which you have right now.
How to Replace Recovery -
U9508 have 2 types of Recovery - The original for the official updates - the chinese for everything else.
Open setting app.
Disable Fastboot option. Go to “Developer options” and enable “USB debugging”.
Connect the device into the USB. Choose “USB storage device”.
Open “Recovery6.0.1.9_AscendHonor2.exe”.
Now you have 2 options - 1 for The chinese recovery, 2 for The original recovery.
Write the number that you have choosen and press Enter.
If all is OK, the program will do its job - Reboot into FASTBOOT MOD, Flash the selected recovery and then reboot the device.
your selected recovery have been installed.
How to install custom ROM -
You will need the Chinese Recovery to install custom ROM.
This guide work with MIUI,HIUI,XIUI,TouchWiz...
Put the ROM on the SD card
Go to recovery by Turning off the device and then booting up the phone with POWER & Volume +
First you need to wipe all your data, Select the 4th option and then the first option [Wipe Data/Factory reset]
Now when your phone is empty you can install new ROM, Select the 2nd option and then 4th option.
Now select the Zip file of the ROM.
Select the first option, Now the ROM will be installed.
Now choose the “GO BACK” option (The last one) and then choose the first option - Now your phone will reboot
If the installation succeeded, After few minutes your phone will boot up to the new ROM.
How to install Google Apps or SuperSU -
This guide is almost the same as installing ROM, you just don’t need to wipe your data
This guide is also for installing kernel.
Put Gapps/SuperSU on your SD card.
Go to recovery by Turning off the device and then booting up the phone with POWER & Volume +
Select the 2nd option and then 4th option.
Now select the Zip file of the Gapps/SuperSU.
Select the first option, Now Gapps/SuperSU will be installed.
Now choose the “GO BACK” option (The last one) and then choose the first option - Now your phone will reboot
If the installation succeeded, After a minute your phone will boot up with Gapps/SuperSU.
You can check it by search in your apps for Google Play or SuperSU app.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhUNCXEc3xD4dHJEM21Yd201Z3dydjRwUFRsUUthWmc#gid=0
this F.A.Q made by Yoavst ALL CREDITS GOES TO HIM, THANKS FOR CONTRIBUTING.

Huawei Honor 2 U9508 1G
Hi
New to the board and I did something rash and bought a Huawei Honor 2 U9508 8G 1G ram direct from China. Its arrived and looks great and even the camera is a pleasant surprise )
I have some understanding of rooting having owned a HP Touchpad and a Ainol Fire/Flambe but I am no expert and can easily become lost in all the steps.
So my question is...
Can this phone be de-chinesed? I have managed to root it using a tool from BinAry (how cool is that tool!) now I would be happy just getting a UK Google Play installed until the community gets hacking.
Any help appreciated (Mod please move to a relevant thread if necessary)
Cheers
Steve

root
better root this phone by using "root with restore by Bin4Try", if you are on stock 4.0 (it doesn't work with 4.1.2 on this device)
to get gapps including play store fully working just download latest ics version, unpack it and copy files using root explorer. or download
this and assuming you already rooted (and having hisuite or huawei usb drivers installed) connect the phone to pc and run install.bat, look at the display and allow su root privileges when asked
most of the chinese stuff are under /data/cust/delapp, just delete it

Cheers
apnoia said:
better root this phone by using "root with restore by Bin4Try", if you are on stock 4.0 (it doesn't work with 4.1.2 on this device)
to get gapps including play store fully working just download latest ics version, unpack it and copy files using root explorer. or download
mediafire /?o6r3ytju53885roand assuming you already rooted (and having hisuite or huawei usb drivers installed) connect the phone to pc and run install.bat, look at the display and allow su root privileges when asked
most of the chinese stuff are under /data/cust/delapp, just delete it
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Great thank you, I hope it is that simple and wont brick the phone. This is the response from Huawei
Thank you for contacting Huawei device.
Sorry about because there has many different customizations in different countries’ carrier operators’ customized.
So you can’t upgrade your device which has bought in China to a oversea Android version.
And because of the law in China that all Huawei Smartphone which has sold in China all can’t support Google Play.
So your device which has bought in China also can’t support it.
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Would anyone else (perhaps mods) +1 this to boost my confidence in the attached files ....
Steve

sharries said:
Great thank you, I hope it is that simple and wont brick the phone. This is the response from Huawei Steve
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yes, they need to obey the law at least until they release this phone to international markets, however, technically they do support everything just fine, all languages and the rest, it's just disabled or removed, but you can update it to "to a oversea Android version" see attached screenshots
chances you brick the phone with root and putting gapps are very low, but the risk is still always there. however if you didn't alter the bootloader in most cases you can still restore this phone into a working state

sharries said:
Great thank you, I hope it is that simple and wont brick the phone. This is the response from Huawei
Would anyone else (perhaps mods) +1 this to boost my confidence in the attached files ....
Steve
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Worked a treat thank you :victory:

Thank you so much for the fix.
How did you get the languages? Mine has US English and Chinese only and I need UK
I am planning on buying the 2G 32GB for $405 and I see yours is 4.1.2 Are there any issue rooting that phone?
Steve

you probably can try morelocale2, but I prefer to do it natively, it works well for me on 4.1.2 emui beta and I suppose it will work on 4.0 as well
find this file /сust/channel/cn/xml/hw_defaults.xml look for white_languages string, delete those lines with Chinese and English only, and uncomment white_languages where all languages specified.
it should look like this
Code:
<string white_languages="zh_CN,en_GB,en_US,pt_PT,es_ES,fr_FR,de_DE,ru_RU,it_IT,zh_TW,zh_HK,es_US,pt_BR,ja_JP,sv_SE,nb_NO,da_DK,tr_TR,cs_CZ,sk_SK,hu_HU,pl_PL,el_GR,et_EE,lv_LV,lt_LT,sl_SI,fi_FI,mk_MK,bg_BG,hr_HR,ro_RO,ar_EG,sr_RS,vi_VN,in_ID,bs_BA,uk_UA,fa_IR,th_TH,ms_MY,nl_NL,ko_KR,en_AU"/>
the only drawback is that you need to make factory data reset (no need to clear sdcard though) in order to make the changes to take effect.
remember if you break the xml formatting it may break something in the phone settings, so you might need to restore the whole firmware
sharries said:
Thank you so much for the fix.
How did you get the languages? Mine has US English and Chinese only and I need UK
Steve
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Thanks again, I added one further question to the above post, you must have read it before I edited it...
I am planning on buying the 2G 32GB for $405 and I see yours is 4.1.2 Are there any issue rooting that phone, or better still how do you root the 4.1.2 if you cant use bin4ry?
Steve

Not sure about 32GB version, I've seen only 8GB ROM which can be extended with sdcard only, with 1GB or 2GB of RAM, which cost around $380 now or $30 more with express shipping.
As of root and 4.1.2 version, I've got that on some Chinese site, there's a dev there who making prerooted rom images for U9508 based on EMUI beta. But my phone came with stock 4.0.4 version installed by default. I've installed 4.1.2 myself and customized it a bit for my needs, including languages, gapps, etc.
sharries said:
Thanks again, I added one further question to the above post, you must have read it before I edited it...
I am planning on buying the 2G 32GB for $405 and I see yours is 4.1.2 Are there any issue rooting that phone, or better still how do you root the 4.1.2 if you cant use bin4ry?
Steve
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apnoia, does greek (Ελληνικά) language work? Also, where did you find 4.1 rom?

gerstavros said:
apnoia, does greek (Ελληνικά) language work? Also, where did you find 4.1 rom?
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Yes, it does have Greek in the menu, but I can't tell for sure if everything is translated well. Huawei customized 4.1 and added it's own launcher, and called all this EMUI. It's still in early beta and not publicly available though. I will make a guide on how to update to 4.1.2 but a little bit later.
If you've got this phone and want to enable your language in stock rom, try with "white_languages" method I've posted above.

apnoia said:
Yes, it does have Greek in the menu, but I can't tell for sure if everything is translated well. Huawei customized 4.1 and added it's own launcher, and called all this EMUI. It's still in early beta and not publicly available though. I will make a guide on how to update to 4.1.2 but a little bit later.
If you've got this phone and want to enable your language in stock rom, try with "white_languages" method I've posted above.
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If you set greek and it's not in english, then it's ok! Nice, i 've not bought yet but i ''ll order by christmas probably for a friend

My Experience with the U9508
I just bought this last week while I was in Beijing. The salesman sold that for 1900 RMB but after paying I found that it was a locked version and I had to pay additional 200 RMB for an export set. The normal China Mobile and other phone shops don't carry this model and can only be found in their geek pc/handphone commercial district. Even then the shops there don't carry physical stocks but must run upstairs to the export offices.
This phone has it's own Huawei Shop which is crap and the first thing is to root it with the Bin4Try method. Then comes the big problem when I tried sideloading the Google stuff. Everything installs but won't run. I found out that the root System/Apps folder is non-writable so all the stuff that I tried installing didn't make it there. In a separate thread I read about using the ES Root File Explorer and reset the file permission of that directory. Copy the needed files to the SD card first and then use ES to rewrite the folder permission and copy the files over. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfam7mCOAAo)
Good to go! But only after much anguish since I did everything on my own without this guide. BTW, there's a very good app called APK Extractor from Play. This repacks installed apps on your old phone so you can email it off to your new phone to install when you don't have Play initially. I find that this is faster than loading from SD card.
It's not as smooth as my Nexus 7 but it's a really cheap and good quad-core phone. Yah the camera has a weird and unusual focal length. It's got a bright screen like Samsung too so that's a bonus.
apnoia I would really appreciate if you can put out your guide to 4.12 help.

gapps issue
Hi,
I've received my Huawei U9508 2G today \o/
I've got it from China, from an internet seller (merimobiles, to be precise). I didn't ask for it, but the first time I turned it on, it was already rooted. There was also a special installer for useful apps such as morelocale2, the google play store and google synchronization services.
I was very happy with it... until I've realized that some google apps just wont work. For example, Google+ tells me "Couldnt connect to server" when I open it, then I click OK and then it shows me the list of synchronized google accounts, I select mine and it goes again with "Couldnt connect to server" (I'm connected and can access other internet services...).
Mytracks asks to install "google play services" but when I do, I get an error: "incompatible with other application using the same shared user id". Google maps won't allow me to log in neither.
So I tried to reinstall the gapps using the method of the first post from apnoia, ... and nothing worked anymore, not even the play store... I figured this was because of the files rights. So after a busybox chown root:root *.apk, I have got the synchronization of gmail contacts, calendar and google drive working. But apart from that, I'm back to square one.
I also tried the script from apnoia with another image, namely gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip from goo.im but I think that's not better.
Now, there are some issues that I don't think I had seen before: right from the android's start, youtube, google talk and google partners services crash with no action from me.
Sometimes I have a notification: "permission required (for account [email protected])" but if I try to open it, it doesn't do anything. I've found another guy facing the same issue with the smartphone (www[dot]swedroid[dot]se/forum/showthread.php?p=1194895 -- I don't speak swedish neither, thats why I didn't reply ).
I'd really like to get the google apps working well. No one has got the issue here ?
Do you think that a factory reset would fix this ?
Thank you!

n1m4i, yes try full factory reset, should help with your issue. otherwise reflash firmware, root and install gapps
btw, I think not a lot of people have this phone outside of china yet

4.1.2
My U9580 2G will arrive in a few days from China.
I suppose i will also run into the same problems with the others users,as it concern
the Play store and Google apps.
I also would like to read the guide for the update to 4.1.2 multilingual rom.
Apnoia,can you please make the guide for us?

apnoia said:
n1m4i, yes try full factory reset, should help with your issue. otherwise reflash firmware, root and install gapps
btw, I think not a lot of people have this phone outside of china yet
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The factory reset did the trick! Thank you
At least google talk. I'll edit the post if there remains some issues yet.
Well, for those who want to try the factory reset like me... Be prepared to have to configure the phone while it's all in chinese :silly:
Just kidding, actually you can change the language to english pretty soon in the wizard.. but still, that's a bit confusing for the 2 first screens...

Have you tried my approach to copying the Google files right into the systems/apps directory? That solved my problems.
n1m4i said:
Hi,
I've received my Huawei U9508 2G today \o/
I've got it from China, from an internet seller (merimobiles, to be precise). I didn't ask for it, but the first time I turned it on, it was already rooted. There was also a special installer for useful apps such as morelocale2, the google play store and google synchronization services.
I was very happy with it... until I've realized that some google apps just wont work. For example, Google+ tells me "Couldnt connect to server" when I open it, then I click OK and then it shows me the list of synchronized google accounts, I select mine and it goes again with "Couldnt connect to server" (I'm connected and can access other internet services...).
Mytracks asks to install "google play services" but when I do, I get an error: "incompatible with other application using the same shared user id". Google maps won't allow me to log in neither.
So I tried to reinstall the gapps using the method of the first post from apnoia, ... and nothing worked anymore, not even the play store... I figured this was because of the files rights. So after a busybox chown root:root *.apk, I have got the synchronization of gmail contacts, calendar and google drive working. But apart from that, I'm back to square one.
I also tried the script from apnoia with another image, namely gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip from goo.im but I think that's not better.
Now, there are some issues that I don't think I had seen before: right from the android's start, youtube, google talk and google partners services crash with no action from me.
Sometimes I have a notification: "permission required (for account [email protected])" but if I try to open it, it doesn't do anything. I've found another guy facing the same issue with the smartphone (www[dot]swedroid[dot]se/forum/showthread.php?p=1194895 -- I don't speak swedish neither, thats why I didn't reply ).
I'd really like to get the google apps working well. No one has got the issue here ?
Do you think that a factory reset would fix this ?
Thank you!
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---------- Post added at 05:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:24 AM ----------
The Beijing phone stall guy was surprised that a foreigner goes into China just to buy a China made phone. He definitely is not a phone geek.

Mark Chia said:
Have you tried my approach to copying the Google files right into the systems/apps directory? That solved my problems.
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Yes, that was kinda the apnoia's solution. Finally that's what did the trick but I assume there were some conflicts with the seller's softwares that prevented it from working before the factory reset.
Conclusion: if you've commanded your phone from merimobiles, don't waste your time, flash the gapps right away and factory reset the thing before installing apps on the phone...

Update for l29C185Bxx

Hi all
I currently have the NXT-L29C185B162 firmware, which is specific to devices in the African region. I found at Carbontesla the firmware NXT-L29C432B170 which supposedly addresses the push notifications issue but the C432 firmware is meant for European models as far as I understand.
Would it be possible/safe to update with this firmware, or is there an equivalent update for African devices?
Unfortunately I don't seem to be able to find ANY firmware on Huawei's site for this device so its hard to know what I should be using...

http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52320/f1/full/update.zip L29 C432B320
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52320/f1/full/update.zip L29 C636B320
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52321/f1/full/update.zip L29 C185B320

NaoNative said:
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52321/f1/full/update.zip L29 C185B320
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NaoNative, you're a champ! Thanks mate
You wouldn't happen to know where I might find a changelog would you? I know Huawei is not exactly well known for making those public, but I'm just curious what else might have changed since B162...

This update is for system version EMUI 4.1. EMUI 4.1 optimizes the camera, battery management, and Phone Manager, and adds multi-user mode, to provide a secure and unique experience for you
[Highlights]
[Camera]
Optimized the interactive gestures, enabling you to swipe left and right to switch between the mode and settings screens
[Multi-user mode]
Added a mode, which allows multiple users to access the same app with segregated personal data and privacy protection
[Smart manager]
Added the Huawei-developed ROG power saving technology for the first time, which decreases the screen resolution to save battery power Optimized the Phone Manager, which helps you manage your device more easily and conveniently Optimized battery management, which allows you to check the battery power and battery power consumption for any period within two days Optimized traffic management to automatically add the traffic leftover from the previous month to the current month
[Home screen]
Optimized the Weather app so that it can forecast weather for each hour including the probability of rainfall Added an entry for third-party social networking apps, such as WhatsApp, eSpace, and Skype, in the contact details screen
[Communications]
Optimized the networking speed when international roaming is on Optimized the registration time when the network connection is interrupted for environmental reasons
[Update notes]
1. If some third-party apps are incompatible with EMUI 4.1, update them to their latest versions from Google Play Store 2. Your home screen layout may be rearranged slightly 3. This update will not erase your personal data, but we recommend that you back up any important data before updating. If you experience any issues during the update, please call the customer service hotline for support 4. If you are not satisfied with the new update, you can roll back to EMUI 4.0. Your personal data will be erased during the rollback. For details, please call the customer service hotline

...and thats only the changelog coming from B180
Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10

NaoNative said:
This update is for system version EMUI 4.1. EMUI 4.1 optimizes the camera, battery management, and Phone Manager, and adds multi-user mode, to provide a secure and unique experience for you
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Very nice man, I noticed a few of those after upgrading, also noticed some slight changes to the UI animations and the pop sound for volume adjustments has changed (better in my opinion)
Pity the multiuser mode doesn't work if you have SD card as default storage...
Otherwise, I like what I see so far. Did in-place upgrade using the phone dialer method for local update, so it kept all my stuff. Gonna attempt root tomorrow, will see how that goes

NaoNative said:
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52320/f1/full/update.zip L29 C432B320
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52320/f1/full/update.zip L29 C636B320
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52321/f1/full/update.zip L29 C185B320
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Can I download the firmware through my phone and update it just like that or do I have to download it on a laptop first?

Skytop said:
Can I download the firmware through my phone and update it just like that or do I have to download it on a laptop first?
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Either method would work, I used my laptop as my internet connection had been a bit dodgey so used a download manager. The file has to be stored in the root of either your internal memory or on your SD card in a folder named "dload"
You can then either do the 3 button reset (this wipes your data so make sure you have backup 1st) or you can do local upgrade (this retains your data but do a backup 1st just in case,) but that's no longer an option in the settings menu, there's a code you have to dial to bring it up. Found it somewhere around here before but can't remember it now...
Edit: code to be entered in the phone dialler is *#*#2846579#*#*
Option 4 to to update

So I finally got around to attempting root, flashed the B320 in twrp and SuperSU after, it rooted successfully but problem is now I got no Huawei Swype, no options for setting the lock screen style, and I noticed the Huawei backup app was missing (at least it's on play store though so I could restore my backup).
Anyone know where I went wrong as those things were definitely there before?
Note somewhere along the lines I did flash a decrypted boot.IMG but I don't know if flashing the rom in twrp would overwrite that or not, or even if it causes what I'm experiencing

NaoNative said:
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52320/f1/full/update.zip L29 C432B320
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52320/f1/full/update.zip L29 C636B320
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52321/f1/full/update.zip L29 C185B320
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Which one is for which region ? Am in Egypt...

1- I am on NXT- L29CB180B185, and would like to upgrade to B320. But I wish to read about the advantages and dis advantages of the B320 over the B185. Where can I find those notes?
2- I did not activate the finger print option untill now. I can not see any use except may b for security reasons if i loose the mobile. Does it have any other use ?
I heard it closses tha app I am using, but does this like exting with the back button, or it really close tha app, so it does not eat ou the RAM and the battery .
Thanks in advance.

mseif said:
Which one is for which region ? Am in Egypt...
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The c185 supposidly.
But u need to check ur phone software first to check whhich version you have

mseif said:
1- I am on NXT- L29CB180B185, and would like to upgrade to B320. But I wish to read about the advantages and dis advantages of the B320 over the B185. Where can I find those notes?
2- I did not activate the finger print option untill now. I can not see any use except may b for security reasons if i loose the mobile. Does it have any other use ?
I heard it closses tha app I am using, but does this like exting with the back button, or it really close tha app, so it does not eat ou the RAM and the battery .
Thanks in advance.
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Any response on where to read about the oldand new ROM ?
Thanks to all in advance

The link for L29C185B320 doesn't work anymore, anyone who can help with a new link?

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How to install emui 8.0

I've read on internet that is possible to install EMUI 8.0 on Huawei P9 through the use of HiCare (but in my phone doesn't work).
This is the step:
Launch the HiCare app. You will be notified to set a location or region.
Set the location to China or Chinese.
The selection is mostly right above Hong Kong option.
Now provide proper permissions.
HiCare app detects your location automatically.
When prompted, do not change the location back to your own country.
Once setup, go to HiCare main page. Let it download necessary content for your device.
Once done, you will be get a new firmware update.
Most likely the latest Android 8.0 Oreo.
Anyone know if it's possible to do?

peppeGb said:
I've read on internet that is possible to install EMUI 8.0 on Huawei P9 through the use of HiCare (but in my phone doesn't work).
This is the step:
Launch the HiCare app. You will be notified to set a location or region.
Set the location to China or Chinese.
The selection is mostly right above Hong Kong option.
Now provide proper permissions.
HiCare app detects your location automatically.
When prompted, do not change the location back to your own country.
Once setup, go to HiCare main page. Let it download necessary content for your device.
Once done, you will be get a new firmware update.
Most likely the latest Android 8.0 Oreo.
Anyone know if it's possible to do?
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Never seen or heard that changing location for HiCare makes it possible to change the cust (AFAIK, changing location in HiCare is about getting local support, customizing Gallery App and its content, and about HiCloud).
Changing cust for firmwares requires to have unlocked Bootloader and to flash/change the oeminfo.
Besides, even when you make it and upgrade to Chinese Oreo, mobile connection will not work without flashing the needed network patch.
So forget doubtful YT and who-knows-where Internet 'guides', here on XDA you have a thread (with large and active community) devoted to rebranding to the Chinese Oreo AL10c00b540, with instructions and resources how to fix the modem (network patch), Magisk/rooting, and even to add Face Unlock (that does not come with stock Chinese Oreo)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/development/rebrand-update-tool-hwota7-p9-eva-t3820849

zgfg said:
Never seen or heard that changing location for HiCare makes it possible to change the cust (AFAIK, changing location in HiCare is about getting local support, customizing Gallery App and its content, and about HiCloud).
Changing cust for firmwares requires to have unlocked Bootloader and to flash/change the oeminfo.
Besides, even when you make it and upgrade to Chinese Oreo, mobile connection will not work without flashing the needed network patch.
So forget doubtful YT and who-knows-where Internet 'guides', here on XDA you have a thread (with large and active community) devoted to rebranding to the Chinese Oreo AL10c00b540, with instructions and resources how to fix the modem (network patch), Magisk/rooting, and even to add Face Unlock (that does not come with stock Chinese Oreo)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/development/rebrand-update-tool-hwota7-p9-eva-t3820849
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I'm not talking about HiCloud but I'm talking about HiCare. It's two different software, but I doubt that this method works.

peppeGb said:
I'm not talking about HiCloud but I'm talking about HiCare. It's two different software, but I doubt that this method works.
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I wrote above that changing location through HiXXXX apps affect what you get through those apps (and IMO, you don't change location separate per each HiXXXX app, but once for all), but that all that has absolutely nothing with changing cust for firmware.
And I know very well what is HiCloud and HiCare....
However, HWOTA7 method as here on XDA (link in the previous answer) does work
PS: If you take time and read OP insrructions in that thread, you will see that rebranding is not that 'easy' as it would be by declaring your Hong Kong residency. Even when you change cust and download and install the Chinese Oreo firmware, you still need some adaptations (network patch) to get it work on the mobile networks outside of China
Writing you all this from such a rebranded P9 with the Chinese Oreo, hence knowing very well about the matter

peppeGb said:
I've read on internet that is possible to install EMUI 8.0 on Huawei P9 through the use of HiCare (but in my phone doesn't work).
Anyone know if it's possible to do?
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I tried this two days ago and found that it doesn't work

repoman-am-I said:
I tried this two days ago and found that it doesn't work
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Why trying impossible
Link to the thread with the guide for rebranding to AL10, installing Oreo b540, patching etc is in post #2

Thank you for information but this method is not working on Turkey.

beratkazal said:
Thank you for information but this method is not working on Turkey.
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You must have done something wrong.
The method worked for everybody else, many, many people from elsewhere, both on L09 and L19, and starting from different cXXX ( just look into the thread how many participants)
If you still want to do it, better describe what did you do (by points in its OP post #2) and by which point it 'fails' for you.
And it would be more effective to post for such help in the thread, there will be better chance to get an accurate answer

not working in iran
Thank you for information but this method is not working on Iran.
after change location and try to download wrote your system is up to date but my android is 7 not 8.

rashidxda said:
Thank you for information but this method is not working on Iran.
after change location and try to download wrote your system is up to date but my android is 7 not 8.
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Method does not depend pn your location.
You must only have access to Internet to download all files you will need, as precisely described:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77161313&postcount=2
If you don't receive OTA Patch02, just skip, it's not crucial.
Everything else you download and install by yourself, hence you cannot be blocked by Huawei by your loxation.
However, you will need to download about 2,5 GB or so of files

[GUIDE][TOOL] HiSuite Launcher - EMUI 10 Update

HiSuiteLauncher
EMUI 9 fix and EMUI 10 Instructions here: Post. JSON file UPDATED!!!
A Launcher for HiSuite which grabs its ssl calls and hooks them so you can update to EMUI 9.1.
What does it do?
It will launch an instance of HiSuite, Huawei Smartphone PC Manager, if installed. This instance will have a hook to ssl calls made by HiSuite to HiCloud. So we can now handle responses by editing a simple text file for a full ota update. It won't touch anything else. With an update response, HiSuite should now handle the update process including the rollback option if available and a proper imei authorization to HiCloud. This is a way to force an update to your Huawei/Honor smartphone with a standard tool.
Setup and General Info
You will need FirmwareFinder (TeamMT). If you've been around Huawei/Honor forums you should already know what it is. With FF we can track ota updates and even run an authorization test for an update. This is important because we're gonna be using the ota ID and its full link to pass to HiSuite. If you spot an update and your device is not yet authorized to install it your phone will most likely avoid it either.
!IMPORTANT!: I've been using this method since march/19 without any problems. No wipes, connectivity losses, call problems, weird behavior whatsoever. In fact, I'm running EMUI 9.1 now. I don't know how you can ensure the ID you picked is the right one for your device - considering you are using the search correctly: for my Honor 10 C636 I search for COL-L29C636. You might notice the name of the device seems a bit strange and here comes a massive confusion. Col-L29 is now COL-LGRP2-OVS (C636 is overseas) with a bunch of small step rom versions like .226 .227. 228 .229. I usually pick the very first version my phone is authorized for. So my last update was .227. After the update I tested my phone for others versions like .228 and .229 and my phone was authorized for those too. Go figure!
Since HiSuite 9+ the cust info is in the update request and I believe HiCloud suggests the right package for your phone. The reason behind this is because the ota file I get sometimes it's different in size and checksum from the one you get from FF even if it's the same ID. Total speculation here. The cust and preload info have their own json structure. Please revisit the json file below. You can find find cust and preload data in FF simply by searching <your phone model>-<cust/preload>. They both feature their own IDs and urls and they are separated by EMUI versions (Android version).
ALWAYS take note of the rollback ID suggested by HiCloud. It might look like it's just a regular version but it's not! An update and a rollback IDs are different, with different flash scripts. HiCloud will send rollback data with major updates like from EMUI 8.1 to EMUI 9; EMUI 9 to EMUI 9.1. You can spot both IDs in FF as well.
Instructions:
Just extract the zip folder to any suitable folder in your computer and run the Launcher.exe. A console window will popup and HiSuite will appear right after. You can monitor HiSuite calls in the console window.
Remove root and TWRP. You have to be full stock.
Backup data. Even HiSuite will ask you to do it.
Be prepared to download at least 4Gb of data while keeping your phone plugged to your pc.
You will need a very basic understanding of json data structure.
You have 2 files that should remain in the main folder of the launcher:
hisuite9_request_update.txt: you should add the ID to "versionID" and full link to the update ota in "url". Get those from FF.
Please notice that there is a pattern here. The "url" data doesn't include the actual file. UPDATED!!!
{
"status":"0",
"versionPackageCheckResults":[
{
"status":"0",
"autoPollingCycle":"1",
"components":[
{
"componentID":1,
"createTime":"2020-06-19T03:41:07+0000",
"description":"COL-LGRP2-OVS 10.0.0.177",
"name":"COL-LGRP2-OVS 10.0.0.177",
"pointVersion":"1",
"reserveUrl":"updatessl.dbankcdn.com",
"ruleAttr":"",
"url":"http://update.dbankcdn.com/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G5459/g1755/v<UPDATE ID GOES HERE>/f1/",
"version":"COL-LGRP2-OVS 10.0.0.177",
"versionID":"UPDATE ID GOES HERE"
}
],
"versionPackageType":2,
"checkEnd":"1"
},
{
"status":"0",
"autoPollingCycle":"1",
"components":[
{
"componentID":1,
"createTime":"2020-06-19T03:03:11+0000",
"description":"COL-L29-CUST 10.0.0.3(C636)",
"name":"COL-L29-CUST 10.0.0.3(C636)",
"pointVersion":"1",
"reserveUrl":"updatessl.dbankcdn.com",
"ruleAttr":"",
"url":"http://update.dbankcdn.com/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G5459/g1755/v<CUST ID>/f1/",
"version":"COL-L29-CUST 10.0.0.3(C636)",
"versionID":"CUST ID"
}
],
"versionPackageType":3,
"checkEnd":"1"
},
{
"status":"0",
"autoPollingCycle":"1",
"components":[
{
"componentID":1,
"createTime":"2020-06-19T03:03:11+0000",
"description":"COL-L29-PRELOAD 10.0.0.4(C636R1)",
"name":"COL-L29-PRELOAD 10.0.0.4(C636R1)",
"pointVersion":"1",
"reserveUrl":"updatessl.dbankcdn.com",
"ruleAttr":"",
"url":"http://update.dbankcdn.com/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G5459/g1755/v<PRELOAD ID>/f1/",
"version":"COL-L29-PRELOAD 10.0.0.4(C636R1)",
"versionID":"PRELOAD ID"
}
],
"versionPackageType":4,
"checkEnd":"1"
}
]
}
IMEI.txt: add the first IMEI of your phone to the first line of this file.
Hit Update in HiSuite and you should see the red dot indicating an ota update (in fact, the update you added in the file above).
log.txt: this file holds the requests/responses during the current session.
Launcher.exe.config: here you can find a few setup options like hisuite folder.
Bugs
- Well, as far as I'm concerned you shouldn't face any bugs since it's pretty straight forward. BUT, please take my advice: if you're not sure about which update to go for avoid it altogether.
- It does not work with incremental updates. The recovery will reject it.
- In your phone, about phone page, it might not show the update changelog. Sometimes it does show, sometimes it doesn't.
- I cannot confirm this but since I always update my phone through this method I don't get incremental updates anymore. I don't know if it's because I'm always way ahead (updates usually take forever to reach my phone before and that's why I've been doing all of this) or anything else.
Notes:
- I have to thank Smaehtin (XDA) for kindly answering my request to support this tool for Honor 10 and for actually providing this method.
- Although I'm a professional developer (ERP stuff), I'm not used to C# so the code might look a bit messy and funky here and there. I'm sorry for that.
- The solution used is from a freeware compiler, SharDevelop (http://www.icsharpcode.net/OpenSource/SD/).
- Disclaimer here, I am not responsible for any damage you (your phone) might suffer from attempting this. I tested it myself several times in my phone, Honor 10 C636 (COL-L29C636). HiSuite will handle the whole update process but you still can provide wrong data as of wrong IDs or wrong url.
- We are using EasyHook (https://easyhook.github.io/) and Newtonsoft.Json (https://www.newtonsoft.com/json) libs.
Source:
https://github.com/magnot/HiSuiteLauncher

Many thanks for the instructions ??

Success update to emui 9.1.0.325 with this guide.

Same all ok ! thanks ! OFF TOPIC:anyone know how to disable suggestion on drawer ?

Thanks, works like a charm!

this made my day, many thanks superb tool

@MagnoT Thanks for your work , new version available , I change only version ID and Url link its ok to update ?

Any idea how to spoof only IMEI.txt ?
-Giving us the mean with an early device 's imei to force install the right next update or check what is latest hicloud's OVS FullOTA-MF for a device's cust region and imei.

oslo83 said:
Any idea how to spoof only IMEI.txt ?
-Giving us the mean with an early device 's imei to force install the right next update or check what is latest hicloud's OVS FullOTA-MF for a device's cust region and imei.
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I wouldn't do that. There's no need to rush an update that way. And if you're not yet authorized for an update the recovery will just reject it.

leap_ahead said:
@MagnoT Thanks for your work , new version available , I change only version ID and Url link its ok to update ?
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Yep, if you have FF confirmation for your device!
.326 is available in FF for quite some time. It's the August EMUI 9.1 security patch update but my device is not authorized for it just yet. The ID is 297131. I'll wait.

MagnoT said:
I wouldn't do that. There's no need to rush an update that way. And if you're not yet authorized for an update the recovery will just reject it.
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I will do.
I m speaking about getting to know myself which is the latest approved OVS builds for a specified region. (determined by spoofed/original device region)
Late 9.1 OVS build are surely/maybe cust specific now...
By the way, I'm already with a bootloader unlocked on a LYA-L29 demo C652 device which is soft-rebranded to C432 via magisk ^^
So far, I'm getting C432 OTAs ! (when time finally comes for my imei) on in-built Emui updater.
Your tool seems great. -never had to use it for now. (I did with custom FF DNS for some times)
-But I like to use it just to know what is the latest/next right C432 OVS build which is approved and actually fetched for a specified imei.
-Maybe I should get further on my magisk module which is softrebranding to spoof imei for Emui Updater process..... (just though)

MagnoT said:
Yep, if you have FF confirmation for your device!
.326 is available in FF for quite some time. It's the August EMUI 9.1 security patch update but my device is not authorized for it just yet. The ID is 297131. I'll wait.
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You can check. 330! But still in july update

oslo83 said:
I will do.
I m speaking about getting to know myself which is the latest approved OVS builds for a specified region. (determined by spoofed/original device region)
Late 9.1 OVS build are surely/maybe cust specific now...
By the way, I'm already with a bootloader unlocked on a LYA-L29 demo C652 device which is soft-rebranded to C432 via magisk ^^
So far, I'm getting C432 OTAs ! (when time finally comes for my imei) on in-built Emui updater.
Your tool seems great. -never had to use it for now. (I did with custom FF DNS for some times)
-But I like to use it just to know what is the latest/next right C432 OVS build which is approved and actually fetched for a specified imei.
-Maybe I should get further on my magisk module which is softrebranding to spoof imei for Emui Updater process..... (just though)
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I guess I get what you mean. In the source code there's an entry to spoof imei which I converted to read from file but that's for the authorization request. Still, I wouldn't go for it. As for knowing in advance the latest/next update roll out based on imei spoofing that would be kinda hard to accomplish imo because... well, it's random and the effort doesn't pay off. I'll have a look into it and update the tool.

leap_ahead said:
You can check. 330! But still in july update
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.330 it's a july security patch for EMUI 9.1. I believe it's still an entry to EMUI 9.1 just like .325. That's the mess we get with this OVS thing... different versions of the same patch all approved. I'll wait for the august update.

MagnoT said:
.330 it's a july security patch for EMUI 9.1. I believe it's still an entry to EMUI 9.1 just like .325. That's the mess we get with this OVS thing... different versions of the same patch all approved. I'll wait for the august update.
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I flash 326 over 330 all ok !

326 is approved for my device, upgrading now thx to this magic tool

leap_ahead said:
I flash 326 over 330 all ok !
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Ing.King said:
326 is approved for my device, upgrading now thx to this magic tool
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Thanks for the info guys! :good: I just checked FF and now I'm approved for the .326 update. I'll flash it tonight.

Just my curiosity, can i use it for the honor view 10?

Any Huawei/Honor device EMUI 9 or 9.1

chainsmkgbstrd said:
Just my curiosity, can i use it for the honor view 10?
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Honestly it should work for any hisuite compatible device. You just have to take note of the device id, correct name tags and of course make sure the update you're going for is approved for it and set it up.

Question [SOLVED] HarmonyOS Install on P50 Pro Global

Found a way to update. Please follow the below tutorial.
Download the folder https://mega.nz/folder/hMI1CQ7B#2oIjaFuEIKaxdu2h6--nqA (GDrive Here thanks to @zefirz).
Place this folder in a USB drive.
Use an OTG cable to connect the USB drive to the P50 Pro.
Dial *#*#2846579#*#* from the dial pad.
Select option 4, and then option 1, press ok. The phone will restart and the upgrade will start.
CAUTION
******** This process will wipe all the data.
******** I am not responsible for any bricks.
Important Points
If you have trouble downloading the whole folder from mega, download the files individually and place on the USB drive. Make sure the folder structure is same on the USB drive as in the download link.
If you face error when copying files to USB drive, check the file system. Change the file system to either NTFS or exFAT.

+1

I have the same doubt (I also have p50 pro global). I have tried to search for information and only found a page from china that charges you for downloading the ROM.

cesarkb8 said:
I have the same doubt (I also have p50 pro global). I have tried to search for information and only found a page from china that charges you for downloading the ROM.
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Can you please DM me the website?

cesarkb8 said:
I have the same doubt (I also have p50 pro global). I have tried to search for information and only found a page from china that charges you for downloading the ROM.
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Dm Please, thanks

Harmony OS 2.0.1 Upgrade for HUAWEI Nova 9
Magandang araw sa komunidad ng Huawei Pilipinas! Done updating my HUAWEI Nova 9, from EMUI 12 to HarmonyOS. Please note that Harmony OS is only available on three new released global model units of Huawei such as, P50 Pocket, P50 Pro, and Nova 9.
consumer.huawei.com

wboris said:
Harmony OS 2.0.1 Upgrade for HUAWEI Nova 9
Magandang araw sa komunidad ng Huawei Pilipinas! Done updating my HUAWEI Nova 9, from EMUI 12 to HarmonyOS. Please note that Harmony OS is only available on three new released global model units of Huawei such as, P50 Pocket, P50 Pro, and Nova 9.
consumer.huawei.com
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Process not working for P50 Pro on EMUI 12.0.1.221.
Steps followed were:
Change the region to Hong Kong, China in the MyHuawei App.
The HOS screen comes, but when it is clicked, it started to find the update but didn't find any.
Removes the SIM and then tried the above steps.
Same result.

theintelligent said:
Process not working for P50 Pro on EMUI 12.0.1.221.
Steps followed were:
Change the region to Hong Kong, China in the MyHuawei App.
The HOS screen comes, but when it is clicked, it started to find the update but didn't find any.
Removes the SIM and then tried the above steps.
Same result.
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I got exactly the same result.

someone tried with a china vpn? For me the same its not working

theintelligent said:
Process not working for P50 Pro on EMUI 12.0.1.221.
Steps followed were:
Change the region to Hong Kong, China in the MyHuawei App.
The HOS screen comes, but when it is clicked, it started to find the update but didn't find any.
Removes the SIM and then tried the above steps.
Same result.
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Clear MyHuawei data, start the app again > Choose HK > When MyHuawei ask for permission to access location > Deny. After that, follow the instruction again. Loaded HOS that way 2days ago. No sim removal needed, MyHuawei looks for location, that's why even when you choose HK it still detects that you aren't really in HK

Koloboff said:
I got exactly the same result.
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Refer to my reply above

fastcx said:
Clear MyHuawei data, start the app again > Choose HK > When MyHuawei ask for permission to access location > Deny. After that, follow the instruction again. Loaded HOS that way 2days ago. No sim removal needed, MyHuawei looks for location, that's why even when you choose HK it still detects that you aren't really in HK
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What version of My Huawei you are using? Also can you release confirm the model (JAD-LX9)

fastcx said:
Refer to my reply above
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I tried to do so. It turned out better, but the update to Harmony OS 2.0 beta still does not start.

theintelligent said:
What version of My Huawei you are using? Also can you release confirm the model (JAD-LX9)
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Koloboff said:
I tried to do so. It turned out better, but the update to Harmony OS 2.0 beta still does not start.
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Make sure you performed "Clear Data" for MyHuawei app first, then you start that app again(Remember when it ask for location permission,deny it) > Choose HK > Follow the attached Pics > it will lead to checking for update

fastcx said:
Make sure you performed "Clear Data" for MyHuawei app first, then you start that app again(Remember when it ask for location permission,deny it) > Choose HK > Follow the attached Pics > it will lead to checking for update
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That's exactly what I did.
Attempt number 2:
1. In the Android settings, the country is Hong Kong, China. English language. In the settings of My Huawei, the country is Hong Kong, China.
2. Cleared My Huawei app data
3. Just in case, I rolled back all application updates. Updated to the latest version via AppGallery
4. Launched My Huawei, denied access to geodata
5. I tried to upgrade to Harmony OS - unsuccessfully.
P.S. Tried from under VPN - too does not work.

Koloboff said:
That's exactly what I did.
Attempt number 2:
1. In the Android settings, the country is Hong Kong, China. English language. In the settings of My Huawei, the country is Hong Kong, China.
2. Cleared My Huawei app data
3. Just in case, I rolled back all application updates. Updated to the latest version via AppGallery
4. Launched My Huawei, denied access to geodata
5. I tried to upgrade to Harmony OS - unsuccessfully.
P.S. Tried from under VPN - too does not work.
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I only set location to HK in MyHuawei app, any other setting outside of the app I didn't change(Which is Malaysia). Clear app data, choose HK in app, on the 1st page > tap on the 2nd white banner HarmonyOS 2 Beta(HK) > location permission should pop up here, deny > update page checking for update > voilà

Another thing to note is that I'm using simplified chinese, I didn't reset anything else other than that app alone. Previously it failed to show HOS2 update, till I clear myhuawei app data and deny location access. And I didn't use vpn

Language as simplified Chinese?

Please also share the My Huawei apk if you can.