p40 pro downgrade drove me nuts - Huawei P40 Questions & Answers

p40 pro downgrade drove me nuts - Huawei P40 Questions & Answers

I have ELS-NX9(C636R4), managed to downgrade from EMUI 12 to 11, but i couldn't downgrade it to 10.1.0.131 or lower to get lzplay working any more. i have spent more than 10 days on it, burned midnight oil and no luck.
1) I tried hisuite 610 with proxy v3.0.1, but site
(https://professorjtj.github.io/v2/)
can only provide 10.1.0.158. no lower version.
if I tried to use the old one (https://professorjtj.github.io/) by fetching individual base, cust, and preload for 10.1.0.114, hisuite always got update EMUI 12 instead of the old roll back version.
2) I found a firmware els-nx9-10.1.0.114(C636E8R4P1) online from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/downgrade-els-nx9-from-182-to-131-for-gms.4246379/, put it on sd card, dload, but it always shows the error: incompatible version. why????
can you please shed some light? million thanks

finally I got it work.
1) the MOST important thing:
change your DNS server to 114.114.115.115 and make sure restart the proxy and hisuite again.
it is described here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...news-discussion-support.4346741/post-86489617
and my comments here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ernet-connection.4032695/page-2#post-87199475
2) I followed the video in post #106.
[badmania98] Huawei P40 (Lite, Pro, Plus) Guides, News, Discussion & Support
Hello! Because I answered to the same questions on different threads, I decided to create this thread, where I will provide my experience to you, in one place. The followings messages (2-7) contain all major info and tutorials links from this...
forum.xda-developers.com
and used: the proxy 2.4.0 and hisuite 550_ove in the attachment.
please make sure: 1) you run both in admin 2) hisuite the setting has proxy 127.0.0.1 and port 7777
basically,
A) you start hisuite first as admin and connect phone with it. then start proxy as admin, clear all fields in package url and package name, then follow the following steps in 3) to select rom, proxy UI will be automatically populated.
B) in proxy, select roll back OS, and click on set up.
C) restart hisuite as admin because it will be closed in step B.
3) then used the following version 10.1.0.122 from https://professorjtj.github.io/
by choosing model: ELS-N29, region C636 and target version: 10.1.
later now lzplay worked fine. also notice phone will lose usb connection capability after the downgrade, thus I needed to use huawei nm card for later store installation usb capability will be resumed in the future after phone update to emui 11.0.0.249 version

for my own record ELS-NX9, C636R4, the following package urls are package names:
base:
http://update.dbankcdn.com/download/data/pub_13/HWHOTA_hotaMigrate_900_9/e3/v3/26d5deaede104f5fb6055f988d7eb62a/
ELS-LGRP4-OVS 10.1.0.122
393319
cust:
http://update.dbankcdn.com/download/data/pub_13/HWHOTA_hotaMigrate_900_9/03/v3/55c56bb1de574079b24b990b8b289251/
ELS-N29-CUST 10.1.0.7(C636)
384169
preload
http://update.dbankcdn.com/download/data/pub_13/HWHOTA_hotaMigrate_900_9/90/v3/32563083177f4d25a05fb69b252f1470/
ELS-N29-PRELOAD 10.1.0.1(C636R4)
382875

damn, after upgrade to EMUI12, I got the error : the device is not play protect certified
try this, it didn't work:

tried the following steps and it worked again, not sure how long it is going to last:
-turn off wifi
-settings-> apps-> apps -> show system processes(...) -> search google
-google service framework(version 10), clean cache + manage storage(clear all data) + force stop
-google play service, clean cache + force stop // note: no manage storage in this step
-google play store, clean cache + manage storage(clear all data) + force stop
-reboot
-settings-> apps-> apps -> show system processes(...) -> search google
-google play service, clean cache + manage storage(clear all data) + force stop
-reboot
-enable wifi
the above steps are from this magic video:

Related

GApps and MoreLocale2 Installer + Debloater for Le Pro 3 AI x7 (x650 / x651) w/o ROOT

Automated GApps and MoreLocale2 Installer + Debloater
for Le Pro 3 AI x7 (codename x650 / x651) without ROOT
...but it is suitable for any ARM64 Android 6+ device without ROOT
to run ONLY under Linux OS x64
Updated post! All further improvements and corrections will be published here.
Linux Script Version 0.1.8 | Developed by: @dilnix in assistance of @master_lie
The Google Apps version of 06/15/2018
Linux dependencies: android-tools
Windows version you can find on 4pda or in the following post of this thread<-- WINDOWS VERSION
Temporary the Windows version placed HERE
Installs and removes a sample Google Apps package, as well as MoreLocale2, with all necessary permissions to these applications.
And also, it allows to partially remove and freeze most unnecessary Chinese programs.
Remember, it will not return your already uninstalled apps!
DOWNLOAD: FEX || MEGA
For start:
0) Have a USB-connected smartphone, with an already-enabled and authorized USB debug running on the stock EUI without installed GApps and MoreLocale2.
1) Unpack the archive anywhere and go to the appeared folder "ML2-GApps-Debloat".
2a) Open the terminal (console) from this folder and run the script file:
Code:
./ML2-GApps-Debloat-Linux.sh
OR...
2b) Simply "Run the file in the terminal window (console)" from the context menu of the file manager by right clicking on the mentioned file.
After the launch, you will get into a simple text menu with a choice of further installation steps.
After installing any of the Google Apps options your smartphone will be rebooted!
All applications are installed by the script in the User Space, and they are not afraid of a typical system update.
Menu options:
1) Check_ADB
2) Install_only_ML2 (Install only MoreLocale2)
3) Install_ML2+CoreGApps (Install MoreLocale2 and Core Google Apps)
4) Install_ML2+CoreGApps+ExtraGApps (Install MoreLocale2 and Basic Google Apps and Additional Google Apps)
5) Install_only_CoreGApps (Install only Basic Google Apps)
6) Install_only_ExtraGApps (Install only Additional Google Apps)
7) Install_CoreGApps+ExtraGApps (Install only Basic Google Apps and Additional Google Apps)
8) Remove_ML2 (Remove only MoreLocale2 without reboot)
9) Remove_GApps (Remove Core and/or Additional Google Apps with reboot)
10) Remove_ALL (Remove All Google Apps and MoreLocale2 without questions but with reboot)
11) Debloat_Menu -------
..............................................................|
..............................................................| This submenu contains options:
..............................................................|
..............................................................1) Uninstall_Chinese (just few boring apps without reboot)
..............................................................2) Hide_Minimal_LeEco (part of LeEco apps that is most useless without reboot)
..............................................................3) Hide_All_LeEco+MTK_Services (All of LeEco & MTK apps and services without reboot)
..............................................................4) Hide_LeEco_Browser (without reboot)
..............................................................5) Hide_LeEco_Launcher (without reboot)
..............................................................6) Hide_LeEco_Music (without reboot)
..............................................................7) Hide_LeEco_SuperManager (without reboot)
..............................................................8) Hide_LeEco_Calendar (without reboot)
..............................................................9) Hide_LeEco_Email (without reboot)
..............................................................10) Hide_LeEco_VideoPlayer (without reboot)
..............................................................11) Return_to_Main_Menu
12) UnHide_Menu -------
..............................................................|
..............................................................| This submenu contains options:
..............................................................|
..............................................................1) UnHide_Minimal_LeEco (part of LeEco apps that is most useless without reboot)
..............................................................2) UnHide_All_LeEco+MTK_Services (All of LeEco & MTK apps and services without reboot)
..............................................................3) UnHide_LeEco_Browser (without reboot)
..............................................................4) UnHide_LeEco_Launcher (without reboot)
..............................................................5) UnHide_LeEco_Music (without reboot)
..............................................................6) UnHide_LeEco_SuperManager (without reboot)
..............................................................7) UnHide_LeEco_Calendar (without reboot)
..............................................................8) UnHide_LeEco_Email (without reboot)
..............................................................9) UnHide_LeEco_VideoPlayer (without reboot)
..............................................................10) Return_to_Main_Menu
Google Apps Packages:
Core Google Apps: GoogleBackupTransport.apk, GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk, Phonesky.apk, PrebuiltGmsCore.apk
Additional Google Apps: CalendarGooglePrebuilt.apk, GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk, LatinImeGoogle.apk
All questions and support: in this thread of the forum, as well as in the Telegram group "dilnix_LiteMod_EUI" (answering not fast).
Language of informing by script: English.
Inspired by: 4pda community
It is possible to update the script in the future for EUI with Root system access, and to add more functionality.

With today update of v0.1.6 we did:
- options to remove GApps and MoreLocale2 options
- all code optimized and re-visioned
Please enjoy!

With today update of v0.1.7 we added:
- option to remove few Chinese bloatware applications
- options to hide most of LeEco apllications and services
Please enjoy!
Also I prepared a Video manual of:
- installing EUI 5.9.025S via Fastboot
- updating to EUI 5.9.028S via OTA
- removing and hiding most of useless applications with using a tool of topic
- installing GApps with using a tool of topic
Hope you will like it.

We say thank you for the much work what you put into it !! :jó:

I'm glad to see it helps you =)
Developing Linux and Windows versions of tool will be separated soon at 4pda. But I hope we'll keep publishing it together here after adding more features.

Kind dilnix, thank you it till now work with what you helped a lot. We would be glad if you would publish your work here in the additional ones because the 4pda-ra to register and to enter rather difficult if somebody does not can in Russian and he does not have a Russian keyboard. Excuse me for the bad English text. With thanks and gratitude!! :good:

msaca said:
Kind dilnix, thank you it till now work with what you helped a lot. We would be glad if you would publish your work here in the additional ones because the 4pda-ra to register and to enter rather difficult if somebody does not can in Russian and he does not have a Russian keyboard. Excuse me for the bad English text. With thanks and gratitude!! :good:
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Don't be afraid. All my results with x7 device will be published on XDA too.
Nice to see that tool is good for you =)

Thanks Dilnix. Following your thread man. I'll rate this

pls help
i cant run "ML2-GApps-Debloat-Windows.exe". it keeps on closing up..please help

Mysiopao said:
i cant run "ML2-GApps-Debloat-Windows.exe". it keeps on closing up..please help
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It could be your PC. try to re-download or use a different PC if you have it available man.

Mysiopao said:
i cant run "ML2-GApps-Debloat-Windows.exe". it keeps on closing up..please help
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please tell me more details,
what is OS version?
did you enabled some options in the file properties, for example, about compatibility?

this is fantastic!
bro you save my life and other user
that number 18 disabled the launcher making it blank on startup funny. i thought i got boot loop im surprised someone call me and noticed that the launcher is missing need to figure how to reformat the phone pressing power button and up go to recovery delete user. try again to install. from option 2 ML2+coreapps then do the debloat use the 15 16 and 17 only. im scared to tried that one again number 18 option
kudos to you:good:

cant install OTA nor install 5.9.25s using PC
i want to install the latest rom for my lex653 4 32GB with new EUI 5.9.28s. I have downloaded the zip file and copy it to my phone, then change the name into update.zip. I wipe out all my data and then update. But it failed when i try to install and then nothing change with my EUI. Then, i found this thread. Then i try to install EUI 5.9.25s with PC. But it always failed because the fastboot and the device didnt match. Please help to solve the problem please!!!:crying::crying::crying:

Hi!
I'm having a problem with executing of gapps file. It keeps on closing.
It says that
C:\users\user\Destop\New' is not recognized as internal or external command
operable program or batch file.
please help me

I hide some more apps and no error encounter:
com.android.calculator2 --> i don't like this calculator
com.android.email --> I use gmail
com.android.gallery3d --> I don't use this gallery
com.letv.android.filemanager --> I use mixplorer
com.letv.android.personalized --> I don't know, i can still open in settings
com.letv.android.themestore --> same as before
com.letv.android.videoplayer --> I use vlc
com.letv.domain --> I don't know
com.letv.leui.sdk.data --> I don't know

Hello dilnix, I am sorry to bother you, but since I can not register in 4pda I ask you around here.
It is true that leeco has sent the source code of the x650 to a 4pda developer?.
A greeting.

kaku1237 said:
bro you save my life and other user
that number 18 disabled the launcher making it blank on startup funny. i thought i got boot loop im surprised someone call me and noticed that the launcher is missing need to figure how to reformat the phone pressing power button and up go to recovery delete user. try again to install. from option 2 ML2+coreapps then do the debloat use the 15 16 and 17 only. im scared to tried that one again number 18 option
kudos to you:good:
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I do the same this on linux version with 11 > 6, so reformat the cellphone and before de bloat install the Now Launcher bay play store and set as default. then hide Le Eco Launcher.

Then i try to install EUI 5.9.25s with PC. But it always failed because the fastboot and the device didnt match. Please help to solve the problem please!!!
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When you in Fastboot mode, what is output of following command?
fastboot oem device-info
I'm having a problem with executing of gapps file. It keeps on closing.
It says that
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You just need to run it from path that excludes any special symbols and spaces.
It is true that leeco has sent the source code of the x650 to a 4pda developer?
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No, it's not true. Nobody from 4PDA mentioned about that. If somebody got source code and keeping silent it's not good and shame on them but it's all I know.

I have success to install 5.9.025s china roms then use ML2 debloat apps. It works well and i have hide the launcher just like the tutorial. And then, when im playing games. I realize that the super manager (phone manager) has gone. Could you put back the phone manager please or dont include it in the option. Because with phone manager, the phone can enter the high performance mode so the game will not laggy. Im really disappointed because the super manager has gone. Please help.

[Root] H901 - For Newbies!

None of the methods in this thread are my own work. I struggled with getting my phone rooted for a long time and spend 10s of hours on the process. I had never rooted before and was therefore unfamiliar with all the terms, unfamiliar with how to complete all the recommended checks to ensure one had the right model, etc. There were several helpful threads but most approach the subject with the assumption that one knows something about the process. In this post I lay out what worked for me in a step-by-step way and what you have to do to achieve my results.
#1 Ensure you have a H-901 motherboard and not the Korean F600 motherboard by checking the sticker, and checking “About Phone” -> “Hardware Info” -> “Model number” in settings. These must both be LG-H901…from what I can tell the community has only developed technique for the H-901 variant.
#2 Get a micro SD card and load it with Magisk https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445 , and if you have Marshmallow or Lollipop and want Nougat (much better experience IMHO), load the files in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/development/h901-t-mobile-nougat-v30b-twrp-t3639203 And maybe this thread as well (read both and then decide): https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm.../h901-t-mobile-nougat-v30c-flashable-t3744648
#3 Ensure you have unlocked your bootloader. (apparently only for T-mobile LG v10s since other carriers lock the bootloader) The FWUL virtual machine root method will not work if you have not done so. This is an entire process in itself. The following 2 videos which show how to root android 6.0 or earlier (process will not work with Nougat, 7.0, since some fastboot commands are missing). https://youtu.be/OtXlokk6JkQ , https://youtu.be/PPLwFGxLQA4
Also, this thread may be helpful. https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...t-mobile-bootloader-factory-unlocked-t3236224 , download the nexus root toolkit here for easy ADB command entry http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ —we will only use the “Advanced Utilities” -> ”Manual Input” -> ”Launch CMD Prompt”. When it prompts you to select a phone, select the first option and then for android version select Android *** Any. Don’t use any of the other commands because they are not configured for your device.
If you get a “waiting for device” error while attempting the fastboot oem unlock command in the above thread, see: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/help/fastboot-waiting-device-t3489789 Great video which shows how to change drivers. You will need to do this, I found a number of drivers that were already on my PC from google and Samsung worked although I didn’t have the specific one mentioned in the above thread. Don’t be afraid to experiment… you can always try another driver. And don’t require it to be hardware compatible. Ignore the warning message: https://youtu.be/nQjg6ePnGAc
---------------------------------------------
NOW that you have your bootloader unlocked you can proceed to actually flash the TWRP image as per this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-h901-nougat-t3773942
Notes before beginning:
-To enter download mode to begin: Plug a USB cable into your phone with your phone powered off, hold down on the Vol Up button and plug the USB cord into your computer. It should immediately boot into download mode. Exiting Download mode after flash: pull battery…no damage will be done.
-To enter recovery after flashing TWRP: power off the phone then hold both the down volume and power at the same time. When you see the black LG screen briefly release the power button and then press it again while not letting the volume down up. You will see a screen asking if you want to delete all user settings. Say YES (via the volume and power keys—no touch input). You will see a screen asking if you want to delete all user data. Say YES (the data is only deleted if TWRP loads successfully) You will briefly see the black LG bootup screen. TWRP or factory recovery will load. Or if you did not unlock your bootloader, it will say recovery is corrupted and cannot be trusted, and then boot normally without changing your settings or deleting files.
-Additional note: as of 7-23-18 some commands had changed:
From V20 forum, Brian (runningnak3d) has moved to gitlab.com. So instead of github.com, we have to use a new git repository that Brian created in gitlab.com.
cd
mv lglaf lglaf_BAK
git clone https://gitlab.com/runningnak3d/lglaf
cd lglaf
git pull
git checkout v10-miscwrte
There are additional comments in the thread. Some timeout errors may be solved by: 1 - Download the VirtualBox extension pack: https://download.virtualbox.org/vir..._VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-5.2.8.vbox-extpack
2 - Go to File / Preferences / Extensions / click the + and browse to where you downloaded it.
3 - Once installed, with the VM off, right click on the VM, and go to settings. Click on USB, and pick USB 3.0. If your machine doesn't have a USB 3 port, pick 2.0.
But frankly, simply up arrow after a timeout error to load the last command on the command line and hit enter again. Simply keep doing this until it works. You know it works because no dialog appears for several minutes before informing one of success.
**Upgrade to Nougat after Flashing TWRP and booting to Recovery steps: (I did a full wipe as suggested by this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594 before flashing the v30b upgrade then full Nougat zip, and then flashing Magisk. I flashed the 3 zips sequentially. I was afraid Nougat would not boot successfully because the zip files are less than 2 gb combined but success! You may want to also flash the 30c upgrade before flashing Magisk for a total of 4 zip flashes. I did not try this. However doing all this means no backups are done so if there is a problem you may have to flash a KDZ with the LG UP tool (don’t ask me how).
As a final note, I cannot answer specific questions about the various processes provided or errors you may encounter that I have not listed in this write up since I have not experienced them. A bit of research on your part may be required, but this post should provide you with a huge head start compared to where I started. Good luck!

Methods to get unlimited mobile hotspot, very useful if you're on the $50 MetroPCs (owned by T-mobile) unlimited plan. All you $70 T-mobile plan suckazzz! https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...ited-tetherting-hotspot-t3825144#post77249285
I would actually recommend using a USB tether client and forgoing root access if tethering is your only objective and you are trying to be efficient with your time. However, with root you can install all these cool apps!: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-android-root-apps/
The following caught my eye:
-Rec: screen record
-liveboot: boot animation (does not work with Magisk)
-Servicely: checks to see which apps are using a lot of battery and lets you suppress them
-Adblock Plus
-Titanium backup: very powerful phone backup application & bloatware remover look into for quickly switching over to a different lg v10
-Greenify: put apps into hibernation
-System tuner: get lots of info about you phone but be careful making changes
-ES file explorer: dig into the android system
-Disk digger: recovers deleted files (photos only?)

[ROM][8.1] LAVA IRIS 88s CLEAN and Stock ROM's 2018 / 2019 - MODIFIED 2019

Hello there,
so this is my first time I am actually posting a guide ( sort of…this is more like a story of my journey)
*Hope that i followed all the rules regards posting here
I got to this point because of a virus that affects the MTK chipsets.
I am using the Lava IRIS 88s (for work purposes) and that thing got a nice little virus, which is exploiting MTK-SU - the user diplomatic stumbled upon this ( thread is here: LINK ).
Read more about the Virus:
XDA Post about the rootkit which the Virus uses: https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-su-rootkit-exploit/
The virus could not be gotten rid of even with a normal Factory reset. It just returned as if nothing ever happened, under different names.
Antiviruses didn’t pick it up always, believe me I tried basically all of them. The most information from the antiviruses gave me actually Dr.Web Antivirus – which lead me to suspect the Typany Keyboard and Lava Touchpal.
So since I had flashed custom ROM’s before, I wanted to do that to this phone.
As a lazy guy, I started searching for already made custom ROM’s which surprisingly was hard for IRIS 88s.
After a while of digging I found some Stock and custom firmware, but they required to get passwords to extract them. After asking for the passwords and since I am an impatient guy also – I started digging around how to make my own custom rom. Adb, Kitchen, Fastboot, MTKtools, SP Flashtool, WWR and much more that I tried and researched.
So here is thanks to the people whose shared knowledge led me to this point.
diplomatic– MTK-SU, Temporary root
demkantor– Fastboot
Jrummy – root browser
topjohnwu – Magisk, Magisk Manager app
Team Vanced - awsome work!
And a very very large thanks to:
Hovatek- I got a lot of useful information and guides from their videos. Very special thanks!!
So here it goes:
I recommend watching these 2 videos by Hovatek:
1. How to use wwr v2.51 + SP flash tool to backup Mediatek rom
2. How To Use SP Flash Tool (Full Guide)
What I had:
1. Windows 10 x64
2. 2x MTK Phone: Lava Iris 88s (MT6739 chipset) - 2018 was mine and 2019 was my friends.
3. Spare time and a really annoying virus as motivation
How I did things:
1. Watched a lot of videos and read through too many guides.
2. A lot of trial and error with a lot of programs until I got to stay with the below.
3. Downloaded the latest version of SP Flash tool
4. Downloaded Wwr_MTK tool
5. Downloaded and installed Notepad++
6. Downloaded and installed Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
7. Created a backup of my friend’s phone (same model but 2019 software)
8. Played around a lot until I got the ROM I wanted.
So my recommendation would be to do the same .
But if you are lazy like me then just download and extract the files and just flash them.
2018 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S207_WOC_18F08
2019 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Brave browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
MODIFIED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser + Maps GO, Gmail GO): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
Here is the list of APPS for the Go version:
Android Accessibilty Suite
Calculator
Calendar
Chrome
Clock
Contacts
Drive
Files by Google – instead of the usual File Manager, helps clean up junk files also.
Gallery
Gboard – Google Keyboard
Gmail GO
Google Play Services
Google Play Store
Maps GO
Messages
Music
MusicFX
Phone
Poco Launcher
Settings
SIM Tool Kit
Video Player
Vanced Manager
Youtube Vanced
WhatsApp
BOOT.IMG ( ROOT - Magisk patch v20.4.7)
BOOT.IMG ( NON-ROOT)
*If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Also download additionally the latest versions of: SP Flash Tool, Notepad++, Wwr_MTK tool , Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
The procedure:
1. Open SP Flash tool and select the scatter file from the extracted ROM folder.
2. Set it to FIRMWARE UPGRADE and make sure all boxes are ticked.
3. Click Download and connect your phone (Be sure to have at least 50% battery and the phone is switched OFF before connecting !!)
4. Wait for it to finish.
5. Now boot your phone into Recovery - Volume UP + Power, then select Recovery, then Hold down Power button and push Volume up – a new screen will load.
6. Clear Cache and then Wipe/Factory reset.
7. Select Reboot
8. Have fun
Changes made in the ROM:
1. Removed Bloatware (a lot of apps I didn’t need like: LavaCare, Typany Keyboard, Touchpal, Aries/Launcher3, Google Play Movies/Music, …)
2. Added apps I thought I would need or want – POCO Launcher, WhatsApp, Youtube Vanced ( With Manager and MicroG), Gboard ( Google keyboard), Brave browser ( It blocks Ad’s very well) / Chrome browser ( if you want that instead).
All of this has been my experience and what I can share with you.
But be warned, I am not responsible if this bricks your phone or does what ever it is not supposed to do. I took the risk as well like you are about to do - just that my little experiment worked for me .
Regards,
Ryuuske01
* Currently using the GoAPPS version on my 2018 and my friends 2019 model.
So far so good - phones seem to be more responsive than previously
PS: if this worked for you as well, do hit the Thanks button so that others can also see.
PPS: Even with this ROM it is still susceptible to MTK-SU, need a newer Security patch which is after March 2020, But Lava doesn’t care to update it. Even the 2018 Model always said it’s Up to date with 5th May 2018 patch while the 2019 model has 5th May 2019 patch. They don’t really want to push updates it seems.
As for troubleshooting I can not really share much insight currently.
Here is what i know:
1. If you can not do a readback because the phone is not recognized:
Reboot PC
2. If it gets stuck in a bootloop or a black screen when trying to add Gmail account.
Flash the ROM again but instead of FIRMWARE UPGRADE choose DOWNLOAD ONLY.
Clear Cache, Wipe data/Factory reset.
* Still stuck in a bootloop? Try again FIRMWARE UPGRADE ( I did brick it twice and changing those got it back running).
3. If the flasing has an issue at the end?
Flash the clean rom for your version and then the modified one but unselect the USER DATA.
PS: I flashed those roms more than 4 times each on either 2018 and 2019 model.
Currently using the 2019 based Go Apps version on my 2018 phone.

Thanks

tried "2019 STOCK ROM" method and it saved my friend's work mobile!
thanks

ROMAZON said:
tried "2019 STOCK ROM" method and it saved my friend's work mobile!
thanks
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Glad it helped out
So far it has been running very well for me - using the GoApps version.
It has had 2 days where it wants to switch off Mobile Data all the tine untill i reboot, but this happened more often when i still had the stock one.

Is there any (Unofficial) lineage rom for Lava iris 88?

As written in the post :
" *If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Also download additionally the latest versions of: SP Flash Tool, Notepad++, Wwr_MTK tool , Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers"

Any custom rom for Lava iris 88?

logan_the_maverick said:
Any custom rom for Lava iris 88?
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I havent made any nor i have really found one.....

Damn, alright thanks man.

ummer1982 said:
plz ... give me file password
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Ryuuske01 said:
As written in the post :
" *If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Also download additionally the latest versions of: SP Flash Tool, Notepad++, Wwr_MTK tool , Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers"
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Click to collapse

Ryuuske01 said:
Hello there,
so this is my first time I am actually posting a guide ( sort of…this is more like a story of my journey)
*Hope that i followed all the rules regards posting here
I got to this point because of a virus that affects the MTK chipsets.
I am using the Lava IRIS 88s (for work purposes) and that thing got a nice little virus, which is exploiting MTK-SU - the user diplomatic stumbled upon this ( thread is here: LINK ).
Read more about the Virus:
XDA Post about the rootkit which the Virus uses: https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-su-rootkit-exploit/
The virus could not be gotten rid of even with a normal Factory reset. It just returned as if nothing ever happened, under different names.
Antiviruses didn’t pick it up always, believe me I tried basically all of them. The most information from the antiviruses gave me actually Dr.Web Antivirus – which lead me to suspect the Typany Keyboard and Lava Touchpal.
So since I had flashed custom ROM’s before, I wanted to do that to this phone.
As a lazy guy, I started searching for already made custom ROM’s which surprisingly was hard for IRIS 88s.
After a while of digging I found some Stock and custom firmware, but they required to get passwords to extract them. After asking for the passwords and since I am an impatient guy also – I started digging around how to make my own custom rom. Adb, Kitchen, Fastboot, MTKtools, SP Flashtool, WWR and much more that I tried and researched.
So here is thanks to the people whose shared knowledge led me to this point.
diplomatic– MTK-SU, Temporary root
demkantor– Fastboot
Jrummy – root browser
topjohnwu – Magisk, Magisk Manager app
Team Vanced - awsome work!
And a very very large thanks to:
Hovatek- I got a lot of useful information and guides from their videos. Very special thanks!!
So here it goes:
I recommend watching these 2 videos by Hovatek:
1. How to use wwr v2.51 + SP flash tool to backup Mediatek rom
2. How To Use SP Flash Tool (Full Guide)
What I had:
1. Windows 10 x64
2. 2x MTK Phone: Lava Iris 88s (MT6739 chipset) - 2018 was mine and 2019 was my friends.
3. Spare time and a really annoying virus as motivation
How I did things:
1. Watched a lot of videos and read through too many guides.
2. A lot of trial and error with a lot of programs until I got to stay with the below.
3. Downloaded the latest version of SP Flash tool
4. Downloaded Wwr_MTK tool
5. Downloaded and installed Notepad++
6. Downloaded and installed Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
7. Created a backup of my friend’s phone (same model but 2019 software)
8. Played around a lot until I got the ROM I wanted.
So my recommendation would be to do the same .
But if you are lazy like me then just download and extract the files and just flash them.
2018 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S207_WOC_18F08
2019 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Brave browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
MODIFIED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser + Maps GO, Gmail GO): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
Here is the list of APPS for the Go version:
Android Accessibilty Suite
Calculator
Calendar
Chrome
Clock
Contacts
Drive
Files by Google – instead of the usual File Manager, helps clean up junk files also.
Gallery
Gboard – Google Keyboard
Gmail GO
Google Play Services
Google Play Store
Maps GO
Messages
Music
MusicFX
Phone
Poco Launcher
Settings
SIM Tool Kit
Video Player
Vanced Manager
Youtube Vanced
WhatsApp
BOOT.IMG ( ROOT - Magisk patch v20.4.7)
BOOT.IMG ( NON-ROOT)
*If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Also download additionally the latest versions of: SP Flash Tool, Notepad++, Wwr_MTK tool , Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
The procedure:
1. Open SP Flash tool and select the scatter file from the extracted ROM folder.
2. Set it to FIRMWARE UPGRADE and make sure all boxes are ticked.
3. Click Download and connect your phone (Be sure to have at least 50% battery and the phone is switched OFF before connecting !!)
4. Wait for it to finish.
5. Now boot your phone into Recovery - Volume UP + Power, then select Recovery, then Hold down Power button and push Volume up – a new screen will load.
6. Clear Cache and then Wipe/Factory reset.
7. Select Reboot
8. Have fun
Changes made in the ROM:
1. Removed Bloatware (a lot of apps I didn’t need like: LavaCare, Typany Keyboard, Touchpal, Aries/Launcher3, Google Play Movies/Music, …)
2. Added apps I thought I would need or want – POCO Launcher, WhatsApp, Youtube Vanced ( With Manager and MicroG), Gboard ( Google keyboard), Brave browser ( It blocks Ad’s very well) / Chrome browser ( if you want that instead).
All of this has been my experience and what I can share with you.
But be warned, I am not responsible if this bricks your phone or does what ever it is not supposed to do. I took the risk as well like you are about to do - just that my little experiment worked for me .
Regards,
Ryuuske01
* Currently using the GoAPPS version on my 2018 and my friends 2019 model.
So far so good - phones seem to be more responsive than previously
PS: if this worked for you as well, do hit the Thanks button so that others can also see.
PPS: Even with this ROM it is still susceptible to MTK-SU, need a newer Security patch which is after March 2020, But Lava doesn’t care to update it. Even the 2018 Model always said it’s Up to date with 5th May 2018 patch while the 2019 model has 5th May 2019 patch. They don’t really want to push updates it seems.
As for troubleshooting I can not really share much insight currently.
Here is what i know:
1. If you can not do a readback because the phone is not recognized:
Reboot PC
2. If it gets stuck in a bootloop or a black screen when trying to add Gmail account.
Flash the ROM again but instead of FIRMWARE UPGRADE choose DOWNLOAD ONLY.
Clear Cache, Wipe data/Factory reset.
* Still stuck in a bootloop? Try again FIRMWARE UPGRADE ( I did brick it twice and changing those got it back running).
3. If the flasing has an issue at the end?
Flash the clean rom for your version and then the modified one but unselect the USER DATA.
PS: I flashed those roms more than 4 times each on either 2018 and 2019 model.
Currently using the 2019 based Go Apps version on my 2018 phone.
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plz ... give me file password
Ryuuske01 said:
Hello there,
so this is my first time I am actually posting a guide ( sort of…this is more like a story of my journey)
*Hope that i followed all the rules regards posting here
I got to this point because of a virus that affects the MTK chipsets.
I am using the Lava IRIS 88s (for work purposes) and that thing got a nice little virus, which is exploiting MTK-SU - the user diplomatic stumbled upon this ( thread is here: LINK ).
Read more about the Virus:
XDA Post about the rootkit which the Virus uses: https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-su-rootkit-exploit/
The virus could not be gotten rid of even with a normal Factory reset. It just returned as if nothing ever happened, under different names.
Antiviruses didn’t pick it up always, believe me I tried basically all of them. The most information from the antiviruses gave me actually Dr.Web Antivirus – which lead me to suspect the Typany Keyboard and Lava Touchpal.
So since I had flashed custom ROM’s before, I wanted to do that to this phone.
As a lazy guy, I started searching for already made custom ROM’s which surprisingly was hard for IRIS 88s.
After a while of digging I found some Stock and custom firmware, but they required to get passwords to extract them. After asking for the passwords and since I am an impatient guy also – I started digging around how to make my own custom rom. Adb, Kitchen, Fastboot, MTKtools, SP Flashtool, WWR and much more that I tried and researched.
So here is thanks to the people whose shared knowledge led me to this point.
diplomatic– MTK-SU, Temporary root
demkantor– Fastboot
Jrummy – root browser
topjohnwu – Magisk, Magisk Manager app
Team Vanced - awsome work!
And a very very large thanks to:
Hovatek- I got a lot of useful information and guides from their videos. Very special thanks!!
So here it goes:
I recommend watching these 2 videos by Hovatek:
1. How to use wwr v2.51 + SP flash tool to backup Mediatek rom
2. How To Use SP Flash Tool (Full Guide)
What I had:
1. Windows 10 x64
2. 2x MTK Phone: Lava Iris 88s (MT6739 chipset) - 2018 was mine and 2019 was my friends.
3. Spare time and a really annoying virus as motivation
How I did things:
1. Watched a lot of videos and read through too many guides.
2. A lot of trial and error with a lot of programs until I got to stay with the below.
3. Downloaded the latest version of SP Flash tool
4. Downloaded Wwr_MTK tool
5. Downloaded and installed Notepad++
6. Downloaded and installed Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
7. Created a backup of my friend’s phone (same model but 2019 software)
8. Played around a lot until I got the ROM I wanted.
So my recommendation would be to do the same .
But if you are lazy like me then just download and extract the files and just flash them.
2018 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S207_WOC_18F08
2019 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Brave browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
MODIFIED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser + Maps GO, Gmail GO): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
Here is the list of APPS for the Go version:
Android Accessibilty Suite
Calculator
Calendar
Chrome
Clock
Contacts
Drive
Files by Google – instead of the usual File Manager, helps clean up junk files also.
Gallery
Gboard – Google Keyboard
Gmail GO
Google Play Services
Google Play Store
Maps GO
Messages
Music
MusicFX
Phone
Poco Launcher
Settings
SIM Tool Kit
Video Player
Vanced Manager
Youtube Vanced
WhatsApp
BOOT.IMG ( ROOT - Magisk patch v20.4.7)
BOOT.IMG ( NON-ROOT)
*If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Also download additionally the latest versions of: SP Flash Tool, Notepad++, Wwr_MTK tool , Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
The procedure:
1. Open SP Flash tool and select the scatter file from the extracted ROM folder.
2. Set it to FIRMWARE UPGRADE and make sure all boxes are ticked.
3. Click Download and connect your phone (Be sure to have at least 50% battery and the phone is switched OFF before connecting !!)
4. Wait for it to finish.
5. Now boot your phone into Recovery - Volume UP + Power, then select Recovery, then Hold down Power button and push Volume up – a new screen will load.
6. Clear Cache and then Wipe/Factory reset.
7. Select Reboot
8. Have fun
Changes made in the ROM:
1. Removed Bloatware (a lot of apps I didn’t need like: LavaCare, Typany Keyboard, Touchpal, Aries/Launcher3, Google Play Movies/Music, …)
2. Added apps I thought I would need or want – POCO Launcher, WhatsApp, Youtube Vanced ( With Manager and MicroG), Gboard ( Google keyboard), Brave browser ( It blocks Ad’s very well) / Chrome browser ( if you want that instead).
All of this has been my experience and what I can share with you.
But be warned, I am not responsible if this bricks your phone or does what ever it is not supposed to do. I took the risk as well like you are about to do - just that my little experiment worked for me .
Regards,
Ryuuske01
* Currently using the GoAPPS version on my 2018 and my friends 2019 model.
So far so good - phones seem to be more responsive than previously
PS: if this worked for you as well, do hit the Thanks button so that others can also see.
PPS: Even with this ROM it is still susceptible to MTK-SU, need a newer Security patch which is after March 2020, But Lava doesn’t care to update it. Even the 2018 Model always said it’s Up to date with 5th May 2018 patch while the 2019 model has 5th May 2019 patch. They don’t really want to push updates it seems.
As for troubleshooting I can not really share much insight currently.
Here is what i know:
1. If you can not do a readback because the phone is not recognized:
Reboot PC
2. If it gets stuck in a bootloop or a black screen when trying to add Gmail account.
Flash the ROM again but instead of FIRMWARE UPGRADE choose DOWNLOAD ONLY.
Clear Cache, Wipe data/Factory reset.
* Still stuck in a bootloop? Try again FIRMWARE UPGRADE ( I did brick it twice and changing those got it back running).
3. If the flasing has an issue at the end?
Flash the clean rom for your version and then the modified one but unselect the USER DATA.
PS: I flashed those roms more than 4 times each on either 2018 and 2019 model.
Currently using the 2019 based Go Apps version on my 2018 phone.
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plz ... give sir winrare file password

thanks bro..

ummer1982 said:
plz ... give me file password
plz ... give sir winrare file password
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Its there......
Ryuuske01 said:
As written in the post :
" *If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
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Nexus XP said:
Hi does this process prevent you from using banking apps?
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nope

Ryuuske01 said:
MODIFIED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser + Maps GO, Gmail GO): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
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Click to collapse
So, if i want to Flash this ROM. Which BOOT.img file should i choose?
BOOT.IMG ( ROOT - Magisk patch v20.4.7) or BOOT.IMG ( NON-ROOT)?

Depends if you need root or not.
But if youre asking this, then probably not needed and just use the non root.

Ryuuske01 said:
Depends if you need root or not.
But if youre asking this, then probably not needed and just use the non root.
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Thank You.
Then i will use the Non Root File. I don't need the Root Permission on that phone.

Unbrick Honor 9 STF-L09 (NOT FREE, HCU and DC-Phoenix required)

Introduction
THIS METHOD IS NOT FREE. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO DO THIS FOR FREE, EXCEPT MAYBE WITH THIS : https://forum.dc-unlocker.com/forum/modems-and-phones/huawei/162196-free-hcu-license-offer
Oh my god. I just come out of 3 days of trying to get this to work, non-stop. I feel the need to write this guide so people in the exact same configuration as me won't have to go through what I did.
Yes there are many tutorials about unbricking your Honor 9, but few are very detailed, and I couldn't make them to work for my european STF-L09. Plus, very few of them have a solution for updating to the very latest version (9.1.0 as the time of writing). So here we go.
The device I did this with, and the situation I was in.
There are so many variants of the Honor 9, and I've tried tutorials that weren't the same model as me, they just wouldn't work.
Honor 9 STF-L09, Europe version, Kirin960.
Previous installed ROM before brick was Oreo (the Pie update I tried to make bricked the phone), but I think you can do that on any previous version.
After the brick, I had a completely dead Honor 9 : no reaction at all, whether I plugged it in or tried any buttons combination.
What you need
- The correct Drivers
- A HCU Client Timed License, which is 19 EUR for 72h, and is going to give you access to the main software we need, DC-Phoenix.
- The correct .dgtks Repair File
- The correct ROM file to flash
- HiSuite
- Tools to open the back of your phone
- A metal object to connect the testpoints (anything will do : tweezers, copper cable, paperclip, sim-tool...)
- Read these two tutorials from www.dc-unlocker.com :
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/dc-phoenix-flash-repair-tutorial
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/flash-bricked-huawei-phones-in-huawei-1-mode
Step 1 - Connect the testpoints
Then open the back of your phone to reveal the testpoints that you can see on the image below (thanks to the user 4r44444 for the picture).
Then, open the Device Manager on Windows, and reveal the COM and LPT Ports (so you can see if you failed at connecting the testpoints or not).
You don't need to connect the two testpoints shown in the picture : you only need to connect the bottom one with anything else that's metal inside the phone.
It will take you some trial and error but eventually, your Device Manager should refresh and show you an unknown device called "SER".
Step 2 - Install the drivers
First, install the latest version of HiSuite to get the basic drivers. Make sure to close it completely (taskbar) and disable the fact that it opens itself when you plug your phone, or it might screw things up.
Then, install the two drivers that are on both dc-unlocker.com tutorials I've linked above.
https://files.dc-unlocker.com/share.html?v=share/984CE114852148B5B9A9CDD918BEC235
https://files.dc-unlocker.com/share.html?v=share/18B15B9D02C945A79B1967234CECB423
The first one "Huawei_Android_phone_drivers.rar" was not useful for me, but the second one, "Huawei drivers testpoint.rar", is to make your COM port recognizable instead of this unknown "SER" in device manager.
In Device Manager, right click on "SER", "Update driver", and locate the extracted folder on your computer.
This is all you need I think, but I installed so many random drivers (which I would not recommend) that I'm not even sure anymore.
Step 3 - Repair the phone with DC-Phoenix
Following "Method 3" from this link, but with some differences : https://www.dc-unlocker.com/dc-phoenix-flash-repair-tutorial
As I said, this method is not free. You can buy credits to make DC-Phoenix work for 72 hours (you need 15 of them for that I think), but since we need HCU, you're better off buying a timed license which gives access to DC-Phoenix.
Open DC-Phoenix, and click on the "Download files" button on top. There, search for the file "STF-Full-Repair-NV-included-Board-A051-7.0.0_r1.dgtks" and download it, it's the Repair File.
https://get-file.org/search#q|STF-Full-Repair-NV-included-Board-A051-7.0.0_r1|1
With your phone connected via testpoints (it has to appear in the Device Manager in the COM Ports, and I recommend changing the COM Port to 1 (right click, Port settings, advanced,...)), go to the "Update OEMINFO" tab, and check "Use BOOTLOADER". There, choose "Kirin960_T2_A7.0_V4" (maybe it's a different one for you, but for me only this one worked).
Then check "Update OEMINFO and unlock Huawei ID", and choose "STF-L09". Click Update, and this should run without errors. If it doesn't recognize your device, that means that it's not turned off and connected via testpoints.
Once that is done, your device may show a sign of life by booting into fastboot mode (or sometimes not). Anyway, you can go directly to the "Update Firmware" tab, and in the "Update file" field, choose the file "STF-Full-Repair-NV-included-Board-A051-7.0.0_r1", check "Rescue Revovery" and "Old slow algo", and click "Update".
After completion, your phone should be able to boot (after a very long press) into a chinese test ROM.
Step 4 - Repair the phone infos with DCU
Follow this tutorial : http://hcu-client.com/huawei-phone-repair-as-empty-board/
Don't forget to change your phone to Manufactured mode (as explained) so you can read your phone info.
In the Step 4, they let you choose between Repair UMTS or CDMA tab, I chose CDMA because I think the phone has a MEID.
Then, when they tell you that you just have to click on "Repair as empty board" to make everything fill in automatically, for me this was complete bs : only my IMEIs were added.
So what you have to do is fill your original SN, WiFi and BT MAC adresses, and so on. But since your phone is bricked and you probably dumped the box that states the SN, you're outta luck like me. It seems like it's illegal to change a MAC or SN number, so I can't recommend it, but I personally just chose random numbers (that have the same number of digits).
For model I entered "STF-L09", for vendor "hw", and for country "eu". Don't check "Erase restricted ver.", since it's only for Qualcomm CPUs. Click on Repair.
Once this is done, your phone should be resetting, and able to boot in the same ROM as before, except in english.
Step 5 - Upgrade to the latest Android 9.1.0
Normally you'd have to do this step with DC-Phoenix : just flash one of their Full Stock Roms they have on their file database (click Download Files on DC-Phoenix, and search for "STF-L09").
You can try that (don't forget that you have to be in fastboot mode (Vol down + plug USB) to install), but it really didn't work for me, and even if it did, I don't know how you'd update after it, because your phone probably won't receive OTAs.
So the solution I found was this one : https://www.reddit.com/r/Huawei/comments/az4bl7/finally_managed_to_update_my_mate10_pro_to_pie/
First, uninstall your latest version of HiSuite to be able to follow this tutorial and install the old version.
Then, the file I chose in Firmware Finder was this one :
STF-L09 9.0.1.175(C432E2R1P5)
STF-L09C432E2R1P5B175 (9.0.1.175)
STF-L09C432E2R1P5T8B175 (9.0.1.175)
I chose the "full" version, which gave me this link :
http://update.dbankcdn.com/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G3757/g1699/v260353/f1/full/update.zip
After following this tutorial, your phone should boot normally. You can then installs OTAs to update to 9.1.0. I'd recommend resetting the phone after this last step, to have a clean install.
If it doesn't work for you, you can also try this method : https://www.getdroidtips.com/full-guide-install-stock-firmware-huawei-smartphone/
I'll try to answer as many questions as fast as possible (since the Timed License is quite stressful), so feel free to ask !

Does the HCU Client unblock the network after doing the full repair?

Hello , Is this solution still works for honor 9 ?
I can't find stock rom on official website also.

General TB132FU - FAQ and How to's

Read carefully:This is a dedicated post for general questions only. If you need technical support about flashing or restoring your device, please use the general topic for TB132FU. Please search for your question below before asking.NEW: How to restore the lost Serial Number (on the second response)
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FAQ:
Why so many versions of TB132FU and why so much confusion about the Android system, updates, etc?
There are currently 3 systems available for the tablet known as TB132FU and is really important to find which one you have.
Fake Global version - Modified Android 12
Official International version - Official Android 12 or latest by Lenovo international
Chinese version - Zui 14 based on Android 12 or latest by Lenovo China
But why so many versions then? The Chinese model is apparently cheaper than the international version, so Chinese sellers are selling online the Chinese model with a modified android version to look like the international version.
How to identify which version of TB132FU I have? By the seller:If you purchased your tablet online from china like on Aliexpress or from a seller that sells items from china, you most likely have the “Fake” Global version.
If you purchased your tablet on Lenovos’s website or a certified local or national seller in your country, you most likely have the International version. This version usually costs more.
If you purchased from china or anywhere else, but your tablet has a Chinese interface, you have the Chinese version running ZUI 14 or latest.
How to identify which version of TB132FU I have? By the system version:To make sure which one you have you can also do the following:
On your tablet go to SETTINGS > ABOUT DEVICE > and find your system version.
If it starts with TB132FU_S3 you have the Chinese version running an unofficial android version. The number S3 confirms it’s a modified OS. You will never get any updates.
If it says TB132FU_S0 you have the official international version. This is the official version, so you already have the best compatible system for your tablet. You will get official updates.
If you open the settings and see on the About device menu the system version ZUI, well you have the chinese official device and system.
Can I convert my Chinese TB132FU into the international version?The answer currently is no. Why? To keep it short: There is a code inside your tablet saying “This is the Chinese tablet” and because of this code you can't install the international android system. Maybe in the future, someone from the community will be able to find that code and change it so the tablet thinks it is the international version.
Can I convert my Official Lenovo-bought TB132FU to the Chinese version to use ZUI?Same as the answer above. We need to find the code and how to modify it first.
Can I use Lenovo’s Rescue and Smart Assistant software to convert my Chinese TB132FU into the international version?No. You will brick your device if you try to update your system using this tool.
What are the differences between the Chinese TB132FU and the International version?Chinese version with ZUI 14
Software: It comes with an Android flavor called ZUI currently based on android 12. Updates will be available.
System languages: English and Chinese only.
Full support for super fast charging with the original charger. Full charge in less than 90 minutes in most cases.
Computer mode: No longer available. The online community is pushing Lenovo to enable this option again.
HDR and L1 status: Fully functional HDR and L1 status for HD content on Netflix in most cases.
Chinese version with Fake global version
Software: It comes with a modified Android 12. No updates will be available.
System languages: All languages available.
Slow charging. Can take up to 3 hours to fully charge.
Computer mode: Available.
HDR and L1 status: Falty HDR on most apps. L1 status for HD content on Netflix.
Official International Version
Software: It comes with Android 12. Updates will be available by Lenovo.
System languages: All languages available.
Slow charging. Can take up to 3 hours to fully charge. (By some reports online) This information hasn't been confirmed yet as the community with the official international version is still small.
Computer mode: Available.
HDR and L1 status: Working HDR. L1 status for HD content on Netflix.
(Under construction)

How-tos and tutorials links:
How to install/restore ZUI on my fake global version?There are three options available. Please read all 3 below and decide which one you want to try.
OPTION ONE: If you are in a hurry and have technical knowledge download the file our community colleague @Fatperman managed to upload and install it using the SP flash tool. Thread here. A Step-by-step tutorial will be provided by another community member soon. A link will be provided once available.
OPTION TWO: If you are not in a hurry and don't have the technical knowledge to flash the system, there is an easier way, but it takes one or two days.
1 - Download Lenovo’s Rescue and Smart Assistant software here.
2 - Open the software and create an account. Connecting to Google is easier.
3 - Once connected to an account, find the SMALL blue FEEDBACK button on the right side bottom of your screen and click there.
4 - Put your email address and in COMMENTS write that you have problems flashing the Chinese version of TB132FU and that you would like to restore it to the original ZUI 14 software. PLEASE USE YOUR OWN WORDS.
5 - After one or two days (usually), INSIDE the software you will receive a response with instructions on how to install ZUI more easily. Note: You will not get a response via email, you will receive institutions inside Lenovo’s Rescue and Smart Assistant software.
The instructions are pretty simple. READ THEM carefully once you receive them. It's really easy. Basically, they will send you a link to download a special rescue tool and some credentials. Take a screenshot of the instructions as you will need to uninstall the official Rescue software and will lose the message.
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Download and install the software they sent, enter using the temporary credentials (the credential are confidential and should not be shared), and follow the instructions on the screenshot you took. You will just need to turn off the tablet, click to restore, and connect the cable. After a few minutes, you will have the original ZUI 14 software.
Thanks again for the amazing help of our colleague @Fatperman for his exceptional work!
NEW - OPTION THREE:
This is by far the easist way to recover or flash the original ZUI 14 on our TB132FU. DON'T CLICK to Restore before reading all the steps.
Step 1: Download the original ZUI firmware here. Extract the files to a new folder. Password is on the table. Read carefully.
Step 2: Download and log in on the official rescue and smart assistant.
Step 3: Select to rescue your device and select as in the picture below:
Step 4: Click to download the firmware.
Step 5: Wait for the download to be completed until you see START Rescue. But don't click there yet. Don't close the program.
Step 6: Click the donwloads icon at the top and identify the folder where the download was saved.
On mine it was saved at C:\ProgramData\RSA\Download\RomFiles
Step 7: Access and Open the folder of the downloaded firmware and DELETE all files there, but don't delete the folder.
Step 8: Go to the ZUI firmware you downloaded before and copy all files inside the folder. Paste them inside the folder where you just deleted all files.
It should look something like this:
Step 9: TURN OFF YOUR TABLET and Go back to the rescue tool and now click the blue button Start Rescue. Follow the instructions on your screen.
Wait for the tablet to restar and DONE. You recovered or donwloaded the original ZUI on your tablet.
How to debloat my recently installed ZUI 14 and remove the Chinese apps and make it look better?1 - After starting your device, select English and connect to your wifi network.
2 - Once you are set, press the home screen for 3 seconds. Click Desktop Settings.
Switch off the "Left one screen".
Change to "Drawer Style"
3 - Find the setting button and go to General Settings > Language & input > Current Keyboard. Change it to English. (You can download Gboard or another keyboard later)
4 - Go back to the original setting screen and click on the search box. Search for google play services. Click to enable. Then search for Google Play Store and enable it as well.
5 - Before opening the Play store and connecting to your account, go to Apps management and uninstall any apps with Chinese characters you may find. Do not uninstall the HD browser just yet in case you need to download something later. Then restart your device.
6 - Open the Google Play store, and connect your account. Now you can update and download all your apps.
(If you see an error saying Google can't connect please follow the steps in this tutorial)
7 - Unistall HD Browser and done.
How to ROOT my TB132FU running ZUI 14?DISCLAMER: You will lose your data, so backup. It can brick your device if you don't know what to do. You need to know how to use ADB and fastboot commands. The tutorial is for advanced users that knows how to use ADB. Do your research first. If anything goes wrong, flash the ZUI firmware again.
For this tutorial you will need:
Windows computer with all necessary drivers installed
Know how to use ADB
The latest MAGISK manager app.
The latest ZUI firmware for TB132FU
Some minutes to complete all the steps.
Step 1: Go to SETTINGS Menu and click multiple times on your ZUI version. This will give you Developer access.
Step 2: Go General Settings menu > Developer options
Step 3: Click to enable OEM unlocking, also enable debugging mode.
Step 4: Connect your USB cable and run the following command:
adb reboot bootloader
Step 5: Run the fllowing command:
fastboot flashing unlock
On your tablet Click volume UP to unlock your bootloader
Wait for the confirmation on the tablet screen
Step 6: Run command:
fastboot reboot
This will make your tablet restart. Skip all configuarion steps on your tablet and install the latest version of MAGISK on your tablet.
Step 7: On your computer, go to the Firmware folder and copy the file boot.img to your tablet.
Step 8: Open MAGISK and click Select and patch a file. Find the boot.img you copied and patch this file. Wait for the process to be completed.
Step 9: Connect your tablet to your computer and access the folder Downloads in your tablet. There you will see a new boot image Magisk created. Rename that file to boot.img
Step 10: This is the most important step. You will now flash this boot.img file using the following commands:
adb reboot bootloader - to reboot to fastboot
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Wait for it to complete then:
fastboot reboot
Done, your tablet is now rooted. You can install Magisk again and root checker to make sure.
How to UNLOCK the bootloader of my TB132FU running ZUI 14?This will delete all you data
Step 1: Go to SETTINGS Menu and click multiple times on your ZUI version. This will give you Developer access.
Step 2: Go General Settings menu > Developer options
Step 3: Click to enable OEM unlocking, also enable debugging mode.
Step 4: Connect your USB cable and run the following command:
adb reboot bootloader
Step 5: Run the fllowing command:
fastboot flashing unlock
On your tablet Click volume UP to unlock your bootloader
Wait for the confirmation on the tablet screen
Step 6: Run command:
fastboot reboot
Done! Your bootloader is now unlocked.
How to Install and use GOOGLE PLAY on my TB132FU running ZUI 14?First you have to download and install a compatible Google Framework app. Got to APKmirror and search for google framework. Click the one that says Google Services Framework 12. Scroll down and find the version "December 17, 2021 GMT-0300". Install this version. Only this or older version will work. Do not try a different one. It will update automatically eventually.
Then go to settings and search for Google Play and enable the app. Done. You can now log in and use the PLay Store
How to RESTORE lost S/N Seria number?
Step 1 - Go back to ZUI 14. Use one of the options provided in this thread.
Step 2 - Unlock bootloader and OEM. Please refer to the tutorial to unlock the bootloader in this thread.
Step 3 - Once your bootloader is unlocked go and install on your computer MTK META Utility. Link here. Also install HxD here.
Step 4 - Turn off your tablet, disconnect the USB cable and open MTK META.
Step 5 - Click the option Dump NV region. Wait for it to finish reading. It will open a folder.
Step 6 - On the folder that opened, right-click with your mouse the file proinfo.bin and click to open with HxD, or open the software and drag and drop the file there.
Step 7 - Edit the proinfo.bin to add your Serial Number. Change the 12345ABCDE you see to your actual S/N. It's on the back of your tablet on a small sticker.
Step 8 - On the same folder press SHIFT on your keyboard and right-click on an empty space and click OPEN CMD/SHELL terminal here. Or if you use a ADB folder, copy the proinfo.bin file to it so you can flash it.
Step 9 - Turn on your tablet, make sure Debugging is active, connect your tablet to the computer and send these two commands:
adb reboot bootloader
(this will reboot your tablet to fastboot although the line says bootloader)
Once you see the red lines send the command:
fastboot flash proinfo proinfo.bin
And done. You can check in your setting menu if your serial number changed.
Now you can reflash ZUI or the global rom.

thanks man

Great job !

als_bvg said:
How to debloat my recently installed ZUI 14 and remove the Chinese apps and make it look better?
4 - Go back to the original setting screen and click on the search box. Search for google play services. Click to enable. Then search for Google Play Store and enable it as well.
5 - Before opening the Play store and connecting to your account, go to Apps management and uninstall any apps with Chinese characters you may find. Do not uninstall the HD browser just yet in case you need to download something later. Then restart your device.
6 - Open the Google Play store, and connect your account. Now you can update and download all your apps.
(If you see an error saying Google can't connect please follow the steps in this tutorial)
7 - Unistall HD Browser and done.
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bro im on zui14 and uninstall all apps, i download the google services and play store but cant still connecting to google account, i dtryed the google installer and stay on 3%... any help?

did it, first intall google services framwork, then google play and restart before log in

Hi can you please guys share the Chinese version of the Lenovo RSA no need for the personal credentials, I tried too contact them as you said but I haven't received any answers thanks

Swanzzl said:
Hi can you please guys share the Chinese version of the Lenovo RSA no need for the personal credentials, I tried too contact them as you said but I haven't received any answers
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I don't think there's a Chinese version of the software. The credentials are needed. They may be off for the holidays so you will need to wait. Hopefully someone gets back to you during this week. Otherwise I would recommend writing again.

after install zui14 my device show message "orange state" in boot, I can't update even with vpn.
can i lock bootloader after installing zui14 in chinese version? how to proceed?

Yes you can. If anything goes wrong you can do everything again. I Unlocked the bootloader and tried flashing a recovery, bricked the tablet and used the tool to fix again.
ednardo777 said:
after install zui14 my device show message "orange state" in boot, I can't update even with vpn.
can i lock bootloader after installing zui14 in chinese version? how to proceed?
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als_bvg said:
5 - After one or two days (usually), INSIDE the software you will receive a response with instructions on how to install ZUI more easily. Note: You will not get a response via email, you will receive institutions inside Lenovo’s Rescue and Smart Assistant software.
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Where do I find the instructions in the software? Do they appear as a notification? p.s. I sent the message (feedback) two days ago and still haven't received a answer.

als_bvg said:
Sim você pode. Se algo der errado, você pode fazer tudo de novo. Desbloqueei o bootloader e tentei fazer uma recuperação, bloqueei o tablet e usei a ferramenta para consertar novamente.
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thanks man

eamcardoso said:
Where do I find the instructions in the software? Do they appear as a notification? p.s. I sent the message (feedback) two days ago and still haven't received a answer.
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It will popup as a notification inside the rescue tool. They might be off for the holidays. I'll share another method tonight.

Third method on how to flash ZUI or restore the tablet added to the FAQ. Enjoy! Also Tutorial on how to root the device.

als_bvg said:
Third method on how to flash ZUI or restore the tablet added to the FAQ. Enjoy! Also Tutorial on how to root the device.
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This method worked for me thanks bro

After unlocking the bootloader every time you boot up the device the following text will be displayed on the screen:
Code:
Orange State
Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted..
Your device will boot in 5 seconds
To remove this text warning and 5s delay you need to change the file "lk.img" (firmware folder):
Open "lk.img" with a hex editor (for example, HxD)
In menu toolbar click "Search-Find" and select "Hex-values" tab.
Search 08 B5 0E 4B 7B 44 1B 68 1B 68 02 2B
Copy text 08 B5 00 20 08 BD 1B 68 1B 68 02 2B
Return back to hex editor window then right click on the highlighted items and select "Paste Insert"
The newly modified 24 characters will be displayed in red
Click "File" and select "Save".
Flash the modified "lk.img" in fastboot mode
fastboot flash lk lk.img

ZUI_14.0.691
The firmware already includes Google Services Framework.
/system/system_ext/priv-app/GoogleServicesFramework/GoogleServicesFramework.apk
com.google.android.gsf - version 12-7567768
It is disabled by default.
When you turn on "Settings - Apps management - Google Basic Services" the application status changes to enabled (installed).

ug0o said:
After unlocking the bootloader every time you boot up the device the following text will be displayed on the screen:
Code:
Orange State
Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted..
Your device will boot in 5 seconds
To remove this text warning and 5s delay you need to change the file "lk.img" (firmware folder):
Open "lk.img" with a hex editor (for example, HxD)
In menu toolbar click "Search-Find" and select "Hex-values" tab.
Search 08 B5 0E 4B 7B 44 1B 68 1B 68 02 2BView attachment 5799489
Copy text 08 B5 00 20 08 BD 1B 68 1B 68 02 2B
Return back to hex editor window then right click on the highlighted items and select "Paste Insert"View attachment 5799501
The newly modified 24 characters will be displayed in redView attachment 5799503
Click "File" and select "Save".
Flash the modified "lk.img" in fastboot mode
fastboot flash lk lk.img
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Nice work! Do you have any idea where the code for text on the picture below might be? Technically, if we are able to find this code and modify it, it should allow us to use the Offical Global rom. I tried to replicate these steps and these steps with no success. I can flash the image using fastboot but the message doesn't disappear.
Protip: The version TB132FU_USR_S000034_2206180119_MPR0_ROW allows the bootloader to remain unlocked. Useful for tests with the Global version
While the version "TB132FU_USR_S000089_2210200620_MPR0_ROW" will lock the bootloader and the commands to unlock will not work.
Let me know if you have any insights.

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Protip: The version TB132FU_USR_S000034_2206180119_MPR0_ROW allows the bootloader to remain unlocked. Useful for tests with the Global version
While the version "TB132FU_USR_S000089_2210200620_MPR0_ROW" will lock the bootloader and the commands to unlock will not work.
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I had TB132FU_S000034_220618_ROW installed.
I flashed ZUI 14.0.691.
And now I can't flash any firmware through the flashtool. I can't flash my backup of TB132FU_S000034_220618_ROW.
That's why I'm still on the ZUI 14.0.691.
I'm getting used to it

ug0o said:
I had TB132FU_S000034_220618_ROW installed.
I flashed ZUI 14.0.691.
And now I can't flash any firmware through the flashtool. I can't flash my backup of TB132FU_S000034_220618_ROW.
That's why I'm still on the ZUI 14.0.691.
I'm getting used to it
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Awesome. Just a note: The fake global was TB132FU_S300062_220921_ROW, and the version we could use to try removing the code is TB132FU_USR_S000034_2206180119_MPR0_ROW. This version is flashable via the Third method on the FAQ. I tried to flash a backup using the Flash Tool and even splitting the dump using Wwr MTK tool and using the third flashing method, but no success with the backup either.
But If we manage to locate the 'Incompatible software' code we could use an official ROM.

Database Info

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