ZenFone Zoom S firmware won´t update from android 6.0 to android 8.0 - General Questions and Answers

Model Name: ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL)
Firmware Version: Currently has android 6.0 or don´t know where to find this out
Rooted or not: don´t know
Frequency of Occurrence:
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Bought phone last week (July 7) from Amazon. Some Apps won´t work. Turns out they run with Android 7.0 or above. The phone is an android 6.0 version but upgradable to android 8.0.
APP Name & APP Version (If your issue relates to the app): Outlook app, bank app, Amazon ourchases app, Post service app all say " Your device isn´t compatible with this version".
Tried to check for system automatic updates on phone (with wiji on) going to settings about phon>>> check for updates>>>> allow phone updates but there were no updates. DID NOT WORK
turned it off and turned back on. disconnected and re-connected wifi STILL DID NOT WORK
Tried reseting to factory
Tried manual operational system updates with firmwares from Asus website: https://www.asus.com/es/Mobile/Phones/All-series/ZenFone-Zoom-S-ZE553KL/HelpDesk_BIOS/ Following these instructions: https://www.asus.com/en/support/FAQ/1009748/
Installed and tried running Versión JP-80.30.76.24, 2018/09/10 1.82 GBytes, ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL) (ASUS_Z01HD) software Image: JP_V80.30.76.24 for JP SKU only*, Improvement Item:1. Update to Android 8.0 >>>>>DID NO WORK
Rebooted everyhting >>>>DID NOT WORK
Tried installing Versión JP_V20.32.67.25, 2017/08/16 1.75 GBytes, ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL) (ASUS_Z01HD) software Image: JP_V20.32.67.25 for JP SKU only*, Improvement Items: 1.Upgrade to Android 7.1 Nougat >>>>>NOT WORK
Tried going from the first firmware update; Versión V10.40.47.107, 2017/03/07 1.74 GBytes >>>>>>NOT WORK
I am frustrated. I have a trip in 5 day and need the phone working. Please help!
What am I missing???

Reboot to bootloader and use the asus flash tool to flash the latest rom onto the device

AFT_HuaQin_v1.0.20_K0904.rar | by kumeipark for Zenfone Max Pro M1
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Here is that tool.
Firmware can be downloaded from the official website.
You can flash the zip normally
flashing
1.Select the model number.
2.Then select wipe data -> yes
3.Give the directory of the zip file.
4.Select the device
5.Then click the green arrow

Will try this thank you so much!

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B378 rollout

Just FYI, I just got B378 pushed on System Update (was on C432B361 before), if anyone else wants to check for updates. Not sure what changes there are yet, changelog was same as B361, so presumably bug fixes from B360/1
esist said:
Just FYI, I just got B378 pushed on System Update (was on C432B361 before), if anyone else wants to check for updates. Not sure what changes there are yet, changelog was same as B361, so presumably bug fixes from B360/1
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Where are you from? I'm from Bulgaria and I'm running B360.
Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk
I was on C432 with B361. It was OTA so might not be a patch for 360 yet.
Hasn't fixed Device Policy anyway ?. Still can't sign into work Google Apps account without complaints that the device is unencrypted.
esist said:
I was on C432 with B361. It was OTA so might not be a patch for 360 yet.
Hasn't fixed Device Policy anyway ?. Still can't sign into work Google Apps account without complaints that the device is unencrypted.
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I'm on C432 too.
Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk
icaka20011 said:
I'm on C432 too.
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As I already said twice: I was on B361.
As someone who flashed it yesterday noted, it includes Duo preinstalled.
Yep just got it myself, check updates . I'm from UK.
My version info.
Clewis94 said:
My version info.
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Did you updated to android 7 from android 6 via OTA? I'm also in UK and I'm still waiting for an OTA (I've been told through HiCare that the latest version for my phone is C432B182 and that they're still working on a version of android 7 for it).
I got my P9 through Amazon and when it arrived, it came with the European version of the charger, not the UK version. Could that be the reason? That even if I'm located in UK, my P9 is not the one officially sold in UK?
Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk
esist said:
Just FYI, I just got B378 pushed on System Update (was on C432B361 before), if anyone else wants to check for updates. Not sure what changes there are yet, changelog was same as B361, so presumably bug fixes from B360/1
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Here is the official change log for B378:
This update optimizes system performance and stability, and fixes an issue where some UI elements were displayed incorrectly.
[Optimizations]
Decreases power consumption to prolong usage time.
Improves system performance and stability for smoother operations.
Optimizes the display in the status bar and notification panel, which now displays notifications more clearly.
Integrates Google security patches for improved system security.
[Fixes]
Fixes an issue where call durations were not displayed in the call log.
Fixes an issue where some UI elements were displayed incorrectly.
Got the notification too.
Since I have TWRP and root what would I have to do to update exactly?
-Flash stock boot.img
-Flash stock recovery
correct?
osrogon said:
Did you updated to android 7 from android 6 via OTA? I'm also in UK and I'm still waiting for an OTA (I've been told through HiCare that the latest version for my phone is C432B182 and that they're still working on a version of android 7 for it).
I got my P9 through Amazon and when it arrived, it came with the European version of the charger, not the UK version. Could that be the reason? That even if I'm located in UK, my P9 is not the one officially sold in UK?
Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk
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Hi, I had the same version as you. Just follow these steps and you are good to go. Everything you need is here, including custom rom links
Update to Nougat B360/B361 using Huawei Updater
Only works on B182 or B360
- Only works CUST 432
- Only works EVA-L09 Single SIM
- Only works Unrooted devices and locked bootloader
C432B360
Custom ROM Version: EVA-L09C432B360
Custom ROM URL: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G753/g104/v71496/f1/
C432B361
Custom ROM Version: EVA-L09C432B361
Custom ROM URL: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G753/g104/v73574/f1/
1. Install Huawei HiSuite
2. Download Huawei Updater 2.0
3. Connect phone to PC, open HiSuite and establish connection with phone <--> after establishing connection minimize HiSuite window
--> Not connected? Go to Phone Settings - Advanced Settings -> Security > enable "Allow HiSuite HDB"
4. Run Huawei Updater, chek the box "Custom ROM" and "Custom Port"
5. In box "Custom ROM Version" enter correct ROM version for flashing (example: EVA-L09C432B361)
6. In box "Custom ROM URL" enter correct ROM URL version for flashing (example: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G753/g104/v73574/f1/)
7. Click on "Start" button and accept waiting alert messages
8. Maximize HiSuite windows, touch on "Settings" --> "General" --> Custom Proxy and configure using:
Address: 127.0.0.1
Port: 41279
9. Back to main HiSuite windows and click on "System update"
10. Press "Update" and wait untill it downloads your firmware. The smartphone will reboot after everything is done and start upgrading!
clouds5 said:
Got the notification too.
Since I have TWRP and root what would I have to do to update exactly?
-Flash stock boot.img
-Flash stock recovery
correct?
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No need to flash stock boot.img, just flash stock recovery and you are good to go
I'm assuming this doesn't work for a L09C436 phone on B150??
Mine is Voda Australia
Brontok said:
Hi, I had the same version as you. Just follow these steps and you are good to go. Everything you need is here, including custom rom links
Update to Nougat B360/B361 using Huawei Updater
Only works on B182 or B360
- Only works CUST 432
- Only works EVA-L09 Single SIM
- Only works Unrooted devices and locked bootloader
C432B360
Custom ROM Version: EVA-L09C432B360
Custom ROM URL: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G753/g104/v71496/f1/
C432B361
Custom ROM Version: EVA-L09C432B361
Custom ROM URL: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G753/g104/v73574/f1/
1. Install Huawei HiSuite
2. Download Huawei Updater 2.0
3. Connect phone to PC, open HiSuite and establish connection with phone <--> after establishing connection minimize HiSuite window
--> Not connected? Go to Phone Settings - Advanced Settings -> Security > enable "Allow HiSuite HDB"
4. Run Huawei Updater, chek the box "Custom ROM" and "Custom Port"
5. In box "Custom ROM Version" enter correct ROM version for flashing (example: EVA-L09C432B361)
6. In box "Custom ROM URL" enter correct ROM URL version for flashing (example: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G753/g104/v73574/f1/)
7. Click on "Start" button and accept waiting alert messages
8. Maximize HiSuite windows, touch on "Settings" --> "General" --> Custom Proxy and configure using:
Address: 127.0.0.1
Port: 41279
9. Back to main HiSuite windows and click on "System update"
10. Press "Update" and wait untill it downloads your firmware. The smartphone will reboot after everything is done and start upgrading!
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It only works for EVA-L09C432B182 and/or b360.
Brontok said:
Hi, I had the same version as you. Just follow these steps and you are good to go. Everything you need is here, including custom rom links
Update to Nougat B360/B361 using Huawei Updater
Only works on B182 or B360
- Only works CUST 432
- Only works EVA-L09 Single SIM
- Only works Unrooted devices and locked bootloader
C432B360
Custom ROM Version: EVA-L09C432B360
Custom ROM URL: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G753/g104/v71496/f1/
C432B361
Custom ROM Version: EVA-L09C432B361
Custom ROM URL: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G753/g104/v73574/f1/
1. Install Huawei HiSuite
2. Download Huawei Updater 2.0
3. Connect phone to PC, open HiSuite and establish connection with phone <--> after establishing connection minimize HiSuite window
--> Not connected? Go to Phone Settings - Advanced Settings -> Security > enable "Allow HiSuite HDB"
4. Run Huawei Updater, chek the box "Custom ROM" and "Custom Port"
5. In box "Custom ROM Version" enter correct ROM version for flashing (example: EVA-L09C432B361)
6. In box "Custom ROM URL" enter correct ROM URL version for flashing (example: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G753/g104/v73574/f1/)
7. Click on "Start" button and accept waiting alert messages
8. Maximize HiSuite windows, touch on "Settings" --> "General" --> Custom Proxy and configure using:
Address: 127.0.0.1
Port: 41279
9. Back to main HiSuite windows and click on "System update"
10. Press "Update" and wait untill it downloads your firmware. The smartphone will reboot after everything is done and start upgrading!
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Did that following the instructions on other thread (I think they are exactly the same you've posted, I'm talking by heart here) and after every finishing Ok and being updated to B361, when the phone rebooted into the new version, the version reported on the about section or the update tool was a test version, not B361. Since that was not what I wanted, I downgraded back to B182.
That's why I was asking if he got the update through OTA.
Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk
I updated to B361 from B360 via dload. After that B378 popped up in system update.
After the update everything is working fine.
Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk
Clewis94 said:
Yep just got it myself, check updates . I'm from UK.
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Were you on the Beta Test Programme?
My P9 which I bought from O2 UK, is not showing any updates. Whether I go thru the EMUI Update or the HiCare App!
So frustrating to find others one or even more versions ahead....
tmohammad said:
Were you on the Beta Test Programme?
My P9 which I bought from O2 UK, is not showing any updates. Whether I go thru the EMUI Update or the HiCare App!
So frustrating to find others one or even more versions ahead....
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If your P9 is branded then you should wait the O2 updates or better take a look to this manual http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=1262626 (I don't know if there is some manual in xda in english)
I'm just updating to B378 now
@osrogon I know. I found the instructions in one thread and copied them to my pc.. They stayed there for a while since I was afraid to flash anything until I was sure I wont brick the phone No idea why it hasnt worked for you.
I got it yesterday OTA on my C432 in Italy.
Anyway, although the changelog mentions battery optimizations, I feel power and memory management is worse than B361. Battery seems to drain faster. Anyone can confirm?

Rollback Android 10 to 9

My phone is running android 10 v2.5, i was updated from v.1.8
I want to return android 9, if i flashed to EDL 1.6 backup then all sensors down.
A also tried rollback SD Card option (on this page https://www.ztedevices.com/de/supports/a2020g-proopen-market/), starts update normally but after a little progress update failed. I think my phone never been updated to v1.9, because didnt find it. I searched the internet and forum, is there 1.9 version package i didn't find. How i return to android 9 with sensors working, anyone help.
I figured out the problem, i always tried update process (to downgrade from 2.5 to 1.9) in recovery, but i learned that this is wrong. Downgrade process have to run inside phone system updates. To fix sensor problem on my phone, i followed this steps;
1) First lock bootloader again via fastboot "fastboot flashing lock" command (i think this is only works android 9, my sensors still down)
2) Update to Android 10 via SD card method (my sensors working again)
3) Downloaded the rollback package (2.5 to 1.9 or what you want) and unzip it to root directory in SD card as update.zip,
4) Go to Settings -> System -> System Update, then you will now see the downgrade option, then start the process,
After this steps my phone starts on android 9 and all sensors (brighness, proximity etc) working again.
@erturkmen is your phone A2020G or A2020U (US Version)? I am looking for rollback package for A2020U but could not find it anywhere on zte site.
ccraze said:
@erturkmen is your phone A2020G or A2020U (US Version)? I am looking for rollback package for A2020U but could not find it anywhere on zte site.
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Hi there, my phone A2020G, i download Roms from this page,
Axon 10 Pro(Open market) – ZTE Deutschland

Asus Android 11 Beta semi-bricked my phone - Urgent help needed

My phone is pretty much bricked. I cannot do anything with it.
So I installed the new update & now my phone keeps resetting to "No service" every second, then going to my Local carrier Telstra (Australia) 5 bars of reception, then resetting to "No service" again every second and repeats this non-stop.
On top of this, phone overheats so much and when I try to turn off the phone, it turns right back on again!
I can no longer call, message, use my data. I urgently need my phone back for work tomorrow morning.
com.android.phone keeps stopping error also appears at the start when I boot up my phone.
Before the update, I never had any issues.
So I guess the only way for me to fix my phone is to revert back to original asus stock firmware?
Ive tried asus own asus recovery using power button and volume up:
ive tried putting update.zip inside internal storage, but mount sdcard error shows up.
so, i try adb method, works and starts flashing and then.. it says the update.zip is older than the current firmware, and stops it halfway.
what are my options/how I can return to the stock original global rom from this nightmare android 11 beta to android 10 firmware? i have the official asus android 10 firmware already and unlocked bootloader..
try flash raw firmware you can find in google. tries to flash raw firmware. you can find it on google i think. Use the file flashall_AFT.cmd
when i google raw firmware, this shows up the drivers and firmware from official asus zenhelp shows up.
is this correct? i have downloaded it, however not clear as to what steps and additional programs are needed from here.
MystikMan97130 said:
try flash raw firmware you can find in google. tries to flash raw firmware. you can find it on google i think. Use the file flashall_AFT.cmd
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Hy, I flash raw firmware (https://mega.nz/folder/PzpVnQIQ#GPIFAeG8ntvFb6vGfcDTTQ) with the file "flashall_AFT.cmd" and now i'm unrooted and lock bootloader. PERFECT & THANKS YOU ALL
Do you know if ZS670KS (Zenfone 7) raw firmware works on ZS671KS (Zenfone 7 Pro)? I have the Pro maybe the post author too
Hey OP, where did you purchase it from? I'm from Australia too and just got my Zenfone 7 Pro delivered. And how did you receive the Android 11 update? OTA? I'm reluctant to OTA update as the last one on a new Zenfone 6 I bought bricked it too!
MystikMan97130 said:
Do you know if ZS670KS (Zenfone 7) raw firmware works on ZS671KS (Zenfone 7 Pro)? I have the Pro maybe the post author too
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I have 7 pro too, and on the Asus Website under the firmware tab they say this:
Version WW-29.12.18.16
2020/09/142.56 GBytes
ZenFone 7 / ZenFone 7 Pro (ZS670KS / ZS671KS) software Image:WW_29.12.18.16 for WW/EU only*
(https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-7-ZS670KS/HelpDesk_BIOS/)

Question A nice brick

Hello, I had the great idea to update my Asus Rog Phone 5 Pro without reviewing tutorials based on the steps marked on the official page and I turned it into a cute brick. I hope you can help me to solve this error I had FW WW-18.0830.2101.86 and cleverly tried to upgrade to FW WW-18.1220.2202.206
This error appears... and it does not allow access to recovery mode
it says reboot, that regular reboot to OS, not recovery.
and why you didn't use the latest FW version but still an old version?
Latest Android 11 is WW_18.0840.2202.231
Very last version and stable is WW_31.0810.1226.67 (Android 12)
Reboot and install latest version.
wrong fw for your phone, please make sure you're flashing compatible fw.
also that ver is ancient.... update to latest A11 then A12, otherwise it will also fail.
Just checked, the ver you flashed is for 5*S* pro model. the one you have is the regular 5.
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download fw from here.

Official AOSP for Huawei (stanford) - LeaOS-PHH (android 13 version)

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​LeaOS is a project which based on AOSP with trebledroid patches.
This build includes settings parameters for Huawei STF as well as several evolutions:
Offline charging
AGPS Supl20
SafetyNet
GCam for kirin
Installation
Download system file : "LeaOS-A13-20230224-iceows-stf.img.xz" (without google apps) or "LeaOS-A13-20230224-iceows-google-stf.img.xz" (google apps version)
Extract img file
Flash system image : fastboot flash system <drag system.img here>
Boot into recovery: power + vol+ while NOT connected to pc
Factory reset
Reboot to System and setup with android assistant
Enjoy !!!
Source Code:
https://github.com/Iceows
ROM OS Version: Android 13.0
ROM Kernel: Stock kernel
ROM Firmware Required: EMUI 9.1
Based On: Google AOSP + TrebleDroid patches
Support Group
Channel update
reserved
drm/widevine.zip patches for ab is not needed to flash?
I didn't have time to look if it was necessary. The patch is only needed if the version of emui9 you are using has a preavs partition. You can see it if you capture a logcat log with adb. If so I would make a drm patch with the correct version of the drm files for stf-l09
I have finally had the chance to fully implement it, and I'm here to give you the feedback!
Generally speaking, it can be considered a stable build and can be used on your main device. However, there's always room for improvement and the following areas should be revised:
1- The included "Android System WebView" is too old to work, rendering synchronizing with Google accounts impossible. The workaround is easy, however, as the updated versions can be downloaded from the Play store. The same applies to: "Phone", "Contacts", "Messaging" and "Browser" apps.
2- The "Search" box in the Home screen is impossible to remove.
3- The "Navigation bar inverse" option in "Phh Treble Settings -> Misc features" doesn't work, even after re-selecting navbar mode, as specified.
4- The "Adaptive Brightness" option results in more brightness than needed, where it has to be manually lowered. The cause might be related to incorrect readings from the phone's sensors, on the software side.
5- Not a problem, but rather a suggestion: More customizations in general, and in the "Status bar" specifically, can make the ROM more appealing.
Additionally, the instructions above for flashing the ROM are good enough, but it's worth adding that the bootloader of the target phone has to be unlocked first The instructions to achieve that are likely included in the "Honor 9 Guides, News, & Discussion" forum.
Keep up the great work
Barrytoo said:
I have finally had the chance to fully implement it, and I'm here to give you the feedback!
Generally speaking, it can be considered a stable build and can be used on your main device. However, there's always room for improvement and the following areas should be revised:
1- The included "Android System WebView" is too old to work, rendering synchronizing with Google accounts impossible. The workaround is easy, however, as the updated versions can be downloaded from the Play store. The same applies to: "Phone", "Contacts", "Messaging" and "Browser" apps.
2- The "Search" box in the Home screen is impossible to remove.
3- The "Navigation bar inverse" option in "Phh Treble Settings -> Misc features" doesn't work, even after re-selecting navbar mode, as specified.
4- The "Adaptive Brightness" option results in more brightness than needed, where it has to be manually lowered. The cause might be related to incorrect readings from the phone's sensors, on the software side.
5- Not a problem, but rather a suggestion: More customizations in general, and in the "Status bar" specifically, can make the ROM more appealing.
Additionally, the instructions above for flashing the ROM are good enough, but it's worth adding that the bootloader of the target phone has to be unlocked first The instructions to achieve that are likely included in the "Honor 9 Guides, News, & Discussion" forum.
Keep up the great work
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[UPDATED GUIDE] [BOOTLOADER UNLOCK] Huawei p8 lite 2017 (pra-lx1)
This guide is the only one made and tested personally by me, I am not responsible for malfunctions or any damage to the device, carefully read every single step and everything will be successful [ATTENTION]: Before proceeding, save all your...
forum.xda-developers.com
This guide worked for me on the huawei p8 lite 2017, and i was looking around because i also have a honor 9, and dc unlocker have support for honor 9 apparently.
I'll be trying the same method of the p8 guide on honor 9 to see if it works. If i remember i'll comeback to give feedback on this
Barrytoo said:
I have finally had the chance to fully implement it, and I'm here to give you the feedback!
Generally speaking, it can be considered a stable build and can be used on your main device. However, there's always room for improvement and the following areas should be revised:
1- The included "Android System WebView" is too old to work, rendering synchronizing with Google accounts impossible. The workaround is easy, however, as the updated versions can be downloaded from the Play store. The same applies to: "Phone", "Contacts", "Messaging" and "Browser" apps.
2- The "Search" box in the Home screen is impossible to remove.
3- The "Navigation bar inverse" option in "Phh Treble Settings -> Misc features" doesn't work, even after re-selecting navbar mode, as specified.
4- The "Adaptive Brightness" option results in more brightness than needed, where it has to be manually lowered. The cause might be related to incorrect readings from the phone's sensors, on the software side.
5- Not a problem, but rather a suggestion: More customizations in general, and in the "Status bar" specifically, can make the ROM more appealing.
Additionally, the instructions above for flashing the ROM are good enough, but it's worth adding that the bootloader of the target phone has to be unlocked first The instructions to achieve that are likely included in the "Honor 9 Guides, News, & Discussion" forum.
Keep up the great work
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For customisation and remove search bar, just change the launcher
AltairFR said:
For customisation and remove search bar, just change the launcher
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Yep, that's what I did.
However, the small downside to that is the extra memory usage. Besides that, no launcher really bests the baked-in one in smoothness, but again, that's minor.
neves2k said:
[UPDATED GUIDE] [BOOTLOADER UNLOCK] Huawei p8 lite 2017 (pra-lx1)
This guide is the only one made and tested personally by me, I am not responsible for malfunctions or any damage to the device, carefully read every single step and everything will be successful [ATTENTION]: Before proceeding, save all your...
forum.xda-developers.com
This guide worked for me on the huawei p8 lite 2017, and i was looking around because i also have a honor 9, and dc unlocker have support for honor 9 apparently.
I'll be trying the same method of the p8 guide on honor 9 to see if it works. If i remember i'll comeback to give feedback on this
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Sadly I still didn't managed to do it... I can't downgrade from android 9 to 8 :/ In the past i had that option, but now it's just gone...
I tried dload method with SDCard, but it fails every time. I guess that dload method only works to upgrade and not to downgrade?
If you have some tips to help me downgrade it let me know please
Hello AltairFR,
I've got a Honor 9 in quite good state, and I wanted to upgrade it to most current version before using it (I'm no real geek, set up and then "never touch a running system" is rather me).
I started with unlocking bootloader with DC-unlocker, successfully.
I installed and used adb and fastboot utils.
Then I attempted to install TWRP according to this manual https://romprovider.com/honor-9-dev-support/
As far as I understand, the trick consists of two parts, 1) proper version of TWRP (not easy to find one for Honor 9!), and 2) patched kernel to avoid restore of stock recovery, so TWRP persists.
Unfortunately I failed. After I performed all the steps, the phone got to a bootloop (booted, restarted, booted, restarted, ...)
That version of TWRP never started, it just showed the logo and hung. Patched kernel was no success either because
stock recovery is back. The only way I can resurrect TWRP is to perform factory reset in stock recovery. Then next start is TWRP, and afterwards again just bootloop and stock recovery.
Then I found and installed a working version of TWRP here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/twrp-ish-twrp-3-2-1-for-honor-9-running-gsi-8-1-roms.3818442/
Then I attempted Android 10 according to https://theupgradeguide.com/install-android-10-on-honor-9-aosp-gsi-treble-rom-how-to-guide/
This was most successful attempt so far, except it was only installed w/o GApps and Antroid reported "There is an internal problem in your device. Please contact your manufacturer." <- not really useable.
Then I tried your Android 13 build. I installed it the way you recommend (fastboot). I got "Invalid sparse file format at header magi" and something about "device reported max upload size of" about 400MB. Nevertheless, it completed kind of successfully. But this Android never started up. It's starting and then reboots. Both with GApps and without.
I assumed the reason could be that patched Kernel I installed at the beginning. I inspected my versions with "Multi-Tool for Huawei and Honor" and found Firmware version = STF-L09 8.0.0.368(C432) Your prerequisites are
ROM Kernel: Stock kernel​ROM Firmware Required: EMUI 9.1​My EMUI is not reported by "Multi-Tool" at all, although in the video guide it's shown. (Perhaps because I don't have any EMUI at all anymore. As far as I understood, it's a Huawei version of "look-and-feel" on Android).
So now my question, how did you manage to get EMUI 9.1 ?
I searched for stock firmware to restore my phone to at least original state. I found https://huaweistockrom.com/honor-9-stf-l09 which refers to EMUI 9.1 in file name Huawei_Honor_9_STF-L09_9.1.0.210_C43 ... .0.0_R3_EMUI9.1.0_05014NMA_Dload.zip
But the free download site is not available, and it's a bit risky to go for paid one without knowing the archive file contains what it sais.
Hence my question, how did you manage to get your EMUI 9.1 ? My pretty much last hope is, if I get to that version of stock software then your Android 13 build hopefully installs successfully too.
Thank you in advance.
Hello. I think you've complicated yourself. The procedure is much simpler, you just need to flash the right twrp and then install LeaOS. I look on my stf the version of emui that I have. I will answer you later
k0a1a said:
Hello AltairFR,
I've got a Honor 9 in quite good state, and I wanted to upgrade it to most current version before using it (I'm no real geek, set up and then "never touch a running system" is rather me).
I started with unlocking bootloader with DC-unlocker, successfully.
I installed and used adb and fastboot utils.
Then I attempted to install TWRP according to this manual https://romprovider.com/honor-9-dev-support/
As far as I understand, the trick consists of two parts, 1) proper version of TWRP (not easy to find one for Honor 9!), and 2) patched kernel to avoid restore of stock recovery, so TWRP persists.
Unfortunately I failed. After I performed all the steps, the phone got to a bootloop (booted, restarted, booted, restarted, ...)
That version of TWRP never started, it just showed the logo and hung. Patched kernel was no success either because
stock recovery is back. The only way I can resurrect TWRP is to perform factory reset in stock recovery. Then next start is TWRP, and afterwards again just bootloop and stock recovery.
Then I found and installed a working version of TWRP here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/twrp-ish-twrp-3-2-1-for-honor-9-running-gsi-8-1-roms.3818442/
Then I attempted Android 10 according to https://theupgradeguide.com/install-android-10-on-honor-9-aosp-gsi-treble-rom-how-to-guide/
This was most successful attempt so far, except it was only installed w/o GApps and Antroid reported "There is an internal problem in your device. Please contact your manufacturer." <- not really useable.
Then I tried your Android 13 build. I installed it the way you recommend (fastboot). I got "Invalid sparse file format at header magi" and something about "device reported max upload size of" about 400MB. Nevertheless, it completed kind of successfully. But this Android never started up. It's starting and then reboots. Both with GApps and without.
I assumed the reason could be that patched Kernel I installed at the beginning. I inspected my versions with "Multi-Tool for Huawei and Honor" and found Firmware version = STF-L09 8.0.0.368(C432) Your prerequisites are
ROM Kernel: Stock kernel​ROM Firmware Required: EMUI 9.1​My EMUI is not reported by "Multi-Tool" at all, although in the video guide it's shown. (Perhaps because I don't have any EMUI at all anymore. As far as I understood, it's a Huawei version of "look-and-feel" on Android).
So now my question, how did you manage to get EMUI 9.1 ?
I searched for stock firmware to restore my phone to at least original state. I found https://huaweistockrom.com/honor-9-stf-l09 which refers to EMUI 9.1 in file name Huawei_Honor_9_STF-L09_9.1.0.210_C43 ... .0.0_R3_EMUI9.1.0_05014NMA_Dload.zip
But the free download site is not available, and it's a bit risky to go for paid one without knowing the archive file contains what it sais.
Hence my question, how did you manage to get your EMUI 9.1 ? My pretty much last hope is, if I get to that version of stock software then your Android 13 build hopefully installs successfully too.
Thank you in advance.
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Can you give me an explanation of how did you managed to unlock the bootloader of our honor 9 please?
For the stock ROM you can find it here for free https://androidhost.ru/
neves2k said:
Can you give me an explanation of how did you managed to unlock the bootloader of our honor 9 please?
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Here is the way https://romprovider.com/unlock-bootloader-huawei/
I paid 4.31 EUR (4 credits).
> For the stock ROM you can find it here for free https://androidhost.ru/
Thank you, I found the site in the meantime. The latest version there is C432B130 while mine is B368. (Is it the reason why patched Kernel B366 silently failed to install?..)
k0a1a said:
Here is the way https://romprovider.com/unlock-bootloader-huawei/
I paid 4.31 EUR (4 credits).
> For the stock ROM you can find it here for free https://androidhost.ru/
Thank you, I found the site in the meantime. The latest version there is C432B130 while mine is B368. (Is it the reason why patched Kernel B366 silently failed to install?..)
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For TWRP I will use this twrp :
altairfr-huawei - Browse /TWRP-Recovery at SourceForge.net
sourceforge.net
For stock ROM download a old EMUI 9.1 ROM and update it with hisuite or stock system huawei OTA. Don't flash kernel
AltairFR said:
For TWRP I will use this twrp
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It worked, thank you.
> For stock ROM download a old EMUI 9.1 ROM and update it with hisuite or stock system huawei OTA. Don't flash kernel
I'm too far away from HiSuite yet.
I managed to start installation of stock firmware from SD card. "Installing EMUI" after 5% progress breaks with "Software install failed, reboot system now" :-/
In TWRP file manager I see a couple of directories were created on SD card [perhaps by installation routine, who else] with "android" in their names, and a couple of files. Just a couple of, not more.
k0a1a said:
It worked, thank you.
> For stock ROM download a old EMUI 9.1 ROM and update it with hisuite or stock system huawei OTA. Don't flash kernel
I'm too far away from HiSuite yet.
I managed to start installation of stock firmware from SD card. "Installing EMUI" after 5% progress breaks with "Software install failed, reboot system now" :-/
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Do you have tried sevice repair firmware for stf-l09 ?.
You have a post here
Firmware Huawei Honor 9 STF-L09 - Stock service full rom
Update Instructions: Normal update dload/update.app [Main firmware file] Copy required vendor pack Example : [/dload/venrod/update_****_hw_eu.app] after rename the file in update.app Update dload/update.app [Required vendor file] Manually reset...
forum.xda-developers.com
AltairFR said:
Do you have tried sevice repair firmware for stf-l09 ?.
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Yes I downloaded this one, a .rar achive with dload directory inside:
Service repair firmware [ Скачать / Download ]​File: STF-L09 C432B130 Belgium Germany France Netherlands Portugal Switzerland Spain Italy Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina Poland Denmark Finland Czech Lithuania Romania Serbia Slovenia Hungary Android 7.0 EMUI 5.1​Model: STF-L09​Build Number: C432B130​Vendor: [ hw/eu ]​Country: [ Belgium Germany France Netherlands Portugal Switzerland Spain Italy Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina Poland Denmark Finland Czech Lithuania Romania Serbia Slovenia Hungary ]​
Dis is nice. How bout RROS?
electronic_dream said:
Dis is nice. How bout RROS?
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Btw have a question about device. I have bootloader unlocked years ago now, i had code but lost in a virus attack. Found that potato method that worked for honor 8. My question is if i flash those service firmwares to oreo or pie bootloader will relock? In 8 it did. Is there any way to flash oreo and pie roms without having to flash firmwares? If the only way is test point to get unlock code i'll do that when battery will die or smth like that.
electronic_dream said:
Btw have a question about device. I have bootloader unlocked years ago now, i had code but lost in a virus attack. Found that potato method that worked for honor 8. My question is if i flash those service firmwares to oreo or pie bootloader will relock? In 8 it did. Is there any way to flash oreo and pie roms without having to flash firmwares? If the only way is test point to get unlock code i'll do that when battery will die or smth like that.
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And another. I've seen out there harmonyos firmware. That's only chinese? And after flashing that is possible go android again and have twrp etc.?

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