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More information about this device:
DIFFERENT VARIANTS AND VERSIONS OF Honor 3C
There are now five main versions of Honor 3C that i am aware of:
H30-U10 (联通2G), H30-T00 (移动1G), H30-T10 (移动2G), H30-L01 (移动4G) and H30-L02 (联通4G).
Most guides and resources provided on this thread are dedicated to Honor 3C 2G H30-U10 with MT6582 chip.
But guides like SD Upgrade and ROM flashing using SPFT might also applicable to other variants with MT6582.
Just make sure you don't mess up and use only files dedicated to your device, please check, and double check.
Since we will be working with Honor 3C H30-U10, let's discuss some known variants of this version.
International set: Comes with LOCKED bootloader. (Ref. Build number: H30-U10 V100R001C900B1XX)
China set: Comes with UNLOCKED bootloader. (Ref. Build number: H30-U10 V100R001CHNC00B1XX)
Europe set: Comes with LOCKED bootloader. (Ref. Build number: H30-U10 V100R001C432B1XX)
Note: International set sometimes referred to as global, MY (Malaysia) or TW (Taiwan) set.
USEFUL LINKS & RESOURCES
H30-U10 ROM (In UPDATE.APP format)
Official ROM for International Set
* EMUI 2.0 / V100R001C900B110 / JellyBean 4.2.2 (Mirror: UsersFiles, Mega)
* EMUI 2.0 / V100R001C900B115 / JellyBean 4.2.2 (Latest) (Official, Mirror: UsersFiles)
Official ROM for International Set (New Revision/Set)
* EMUI 2.0 / V100R001C900B127 / JellyBean 4.2.2 (Official, Mirror: UsersFiles) (New/diff digitizer)
Official ROM for International Set (Region Based Update)
* EMUI 3.0 / V100R001C900B320 / KitKat 4.4.2 (Optimized for SouthEast Asia countries) (Official, usersfiles)
* EMUI 3.0 / V100R001C900B320 / KitKat 4.4.2 (Same with above, higher zip compression) (Official, usersfiles)
Official ROM for China Set
* EMUI 2.0 / V100R001CHNC00B149 / JellyBean 4.2.2 (稳定版 / Stable Build) (Official)
* EMUI 2.3 / V100R001CHNC00B629 / 4.10.16 / KitKat 4.4.2 (开发版 / Developer Build) (Official)
* EMUI 3.0 / V100R001CHNC00B255SP01 / 4.12.10 / KitKat 4.4.2 (开发版 / Developer Build) (Official)
* EMUI 3.0 / V100R001CHNC00B256SP01 / 4.12.20 / KitKat 4.4.2 (稳定版 / Stable Build) (Official)
* EMUI 3.0 / V100R001CHNC00B261 / 5.02.06 / KitKat 4.4.2 (稳定版 / Stable Build) (Official)
* EMUI 3.0 / V100R001CHNC00B266 / 5.05.08 / KitKat 4.4.2 (稳定版 / Stable Build) (Official, UsersFiles, Mega)
* EMUI 3.0 / V100R001CHNC00B267 / 5.08.12 / KitKat 4.4.2 (稳定版 / Stable Build) (Official, UsersFiles)
* EMUI 3.0 / V100R001CHNC00B268 / 5.10.27 / KitKat 4.4.2 (稳定版 / Stable Build) (Official, UsersFiles)
Official ROM for Europe Set
* EMUI 2.0 / V100R001C432B109 / JellyBean 4.2.2 (Official)
* EMUI 2.0 / V100R001C432B111 / JellyBean 4.2.2 (Official, Mega) (Note: For sets with new/diff digitizer)
* EMUI 3.0 / V100R001C432B306 / JellyBean 4.4.2 (Official, UsersFiles) (Note: Works woth both old/new digitizer)
Unofficial ROM (Leaked & Beta) (Outdated now)
* EMUI 3.0 / V100R001C432B301 / KitKat 4.4.2 (Optimized for EU sets) (SPFT Dump shared by kornis01)
* EMUI 3.0 / V100R001C900B310 / KitKat 4.4.2 (Optimized for Middle East countries) (Official, Mega mirrored by Ax1qwer)
Note:
* For devices that come with B127/B129/B111, use only EMUI 3.0 B3XX releases and NOT the B2XX . (Touch issue)
SP Flash Tool Flashable ROM
Signed Factory Stock ROM for International Set (H30-U10 V100R001C900B108)
Signed Factory Stock ROM for Europe Set (H30-U10 V100R001C432B111)
* To Honor 3C europe set users: ONLY use B111 if your device come with this version, otherwise use B108.
Custom ROM in Zip Format (With Custom Recovery Only)
<Click HERE for tested custom ROM>
* To be updated / contact me if you know any good one or want to add yours to the list.
Flashable Zip (With Custom Recovery Only)
Chainfire SuperSU (For root & Superuser app)
Google Apps for JB 4.2.2 (gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip)
Google Apps for 4.4+ (Delta GApps)
Google Apps for 5.1+ (TK GApps) (Note: 'pico' or 'nano' version preferred)
Drivers
Handset WinDriver v1.00.00.31 (Drivers for ADB, MTP, USB Mass Storages, etc)
DriverAutoInstaller v1.1236.00 (Drivers for MediaTek USB VCOM)
MediaTek USB VCOM Driver v1.1123.00 (MTK VCOM driver for Win 8.1 x64) (Important: read this)
Programs & Tools
SP Flash Tool v3.1324.0.sn177 (SecBoot)
Hi-Suite - Android Smart Device Manager (Official software by Huawei)
Huawei Update Extractor by @worstenbrood (Tool to work with Huawei update.app)
MTK Droid Root by @rua1 (Multi-function ROM Tool)
Miscellaneous
H30-U10 JB Kernel Source (Kernel 3.4.5)
H30-U10 KK Kernel Source (Kernel 3.4.67)
Online Themes for EMUI 2.0 (Theme preview & downloadable .hwt format)
Online Themes for EMUI 2.3 (Theme preview & downloadable .hwt format)
NOTE: Password to download & extract file, if needed: [email protected]
CREDIT & THANKS
gavrila from 4pda.ru - For sharing unlocked bootloader and provide modem hack tips! Huge thanks!
cvg from LYN - For sharing stock B108 SPFT flashable ROM and other useful resources.
@Dees_Troy - For the greatest TWRP Recovery
@carliv - For his Carliv Touch Recovery and Modified CWM for MTK phones.
@yuweng - For his Easy Magic TWRP Installer for MTK phones.
@worstenbrood - For his Huawei Update Extractor, the best software to work with update.app.
@Whiskey103 - For his screenshot taking tool.
@Chainfire - For his SuperSU.
@TKruzze, @osm0sis - For their TK gapps packages.
@Deltadroid - For his Delta gapps packages.
And many many more who contributed to the projects, thank you all!
DISCLAIMER
All guides and informations shared on this page are purely based on my own personal experiences.
I cannot guarantee that these informations are 100% correct, there is a chance that some of the info is inaccurate/wrong,
but i can assure you all these guides have been personally tested and proven working from my repeated trials and tests.
Though, i cannot promise that these tricks will work on your device, nor won't brick your device, there is always a risk.
I will NOT be responsible for any loss or damage caused, or alleged to have been caused, directly or indirectly,
by the informations or ideas suggested or referenced, including but not limited to links and files provided on this thread.
Please try at your own risk. Your warranty is now void.
I am more than happy to answer any question related to the guides, all others irrelevant question will be ignored.
All private message asking for support will NOT be entertained, i have shared everything i know about the device.
Please note that most guides found on this page were written with Honor 3C H30-U10 (MY) locked set in mind,
Make sure you have read and understand all the steps, and check whether the guide is applicable to your device before applying it.
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Before We Begin...
BEFORE We Begin, Make Sure You
HAVE Compatible Version of 'Handset Driver' Installed.
* This driver provide access for device services such as ADB, MTP, USB Mass Storages, etc.
* You can get 'Handset WinDriver 1.00.00.31' from HERE. (18.5 MB - Mediafire)
* NOTE: It's recommended that you install the driver as Adminstrator while the phone is connected.
Driver shared courtesy of cvg from LYN
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HAVE 'MediaTek VCOM Driver' Installed.
* This driver allow SP FlashTool to work with the device running under META/PreLoader mode.
* You can get the driver from HERE. (9.6 MB - Mediafire)
* NOTE: It's recommended that you install the driver as Adminstrator while the phone is connected.
Driver shared courtesy of cvg from LYN
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HAVE Prepared Memory Card (Micro SD), and...
* Required for storing ROM & updater files, mainly UPDATE.APP and UPDATE.ZIP.
* Need to be FAT32 formatted, has minimum 1.3 GB free space if you plan to use ROM upgrade feature.
* MicroSD class 10 or higher is recommended for faster operation.
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KNOW How To Transfer Files From Computer to SD Card.
* You can manage files on SD card easily by connecting the phone to PC with USB cable.
* You need to connect the phone as MTP or USB-Storage mode.
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KNOW How To Enter Device Specific Modes.
NOTE: The device MUST be powered OFF before you can enter below modes:
RECOVERY MODE (METHOD #1)
Press and hold [Power] while holding down [Volume Up/+], release all when REC booted.
RECOVERY MODE (METHOD #2)
Press and hold [Power] until it vibrates, immediately press & hold [Volume Up/+], release all when REC booted.
RECOVERY MODE (METHOD #3)
NOTE: This method only applicable if you have custom recovery installed on the device.
Press and hold [Power] while holding down [Volume Up/+] and [Volume Down/-], release all when REC booted.
RECOVERY MODE (METHOD #4)
NOTE: This method requires you to have adb driver & binary setup and working.
Open Windows Command Prompt and type "adb reboot recovery".
FASTBOOT MODE
Press and hold [Power] while holding down [Volume Down/-], release all when honor logo appears.
* NOT all ROMs support calling fastboot using this method.
SD UPGRADE MODE (METHOD #1)
1) Copy ROM upgrade file 'UPDATE.APP' to '/sdcard/dload/UPDATE.APP'.
2) Press and hold [Power] while holding down [Volume Up/+] and [Volume Down/-], release all when logo appears.
* You need stock recovery for this to work, if you flashed custom recovery this method won't work.
SD UPGRADE MODE (METHOD #2)
1) Copy ROM upgrade file 'UPDATE.APP' to '/sdcard/dload/UPDATE.APP'.
2) Create an empty text file and save it as 'au_temp.cfg', copy the file to '/sdcard/dload/au_temp.cfg'.
3) Start the device normally by pressing [Power] button only.
* NOT all ROMs upgrade can be called using this method, phone will boot normally if this is the case.
* Unlinke method #1 above, this method will work even you are not running stock recovery.
PRELOADER MODE
Simply connect the device to computer with USB cable while the device is powered off.
With Battery: Exit PRELOADER mode after a while and enter battery charging mode if no connection is made.
Without Battery: Keep restarting the phone (and vibrate) until a connection is made, eg: SPFT
* You MUST have MTK PreLoader USB VCOM driver installed for this to work.
* Although both methods would work, entering this mode without battery is preferred.
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HAVE Downloaded My 'Honor3C' Project Folder With Tools.
* The project folder contains SP Flash Tool and some other tools to work with Honor3C ROMs.
* Download the project folder from HERE. (13.4 MB - Mediafire, password: [email protected])
* EXTRACT the downloaded zip and copy the project folder to root directory of your drive. (C:\, D:\, E:\)
* From now on, remember that this folder is to be called 'Honor3C project dir' in my guides.
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CREATED Complete Backup (ROM Dump and Personal Files)
The following tools can be used to create full ROM dump of your existing ROM.
1) SP Flash Tool 'ReadBack' feature. (Can be used before first boot)
2) MTK Droid & Tools by rua. (Required a rooted device)
To backup personal files, you can use Hi-Suite. (Official software by Huawei)
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UNDERSTAND That You May Lose Your Phone Warranty (By Unlocking)
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ROM Backup using SP Flash Tool 'Readback' feature
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE CREATED A FULL ROM BACKUP BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING ELSE!
Backup your current ROM (Create ROM dump with SP FlashTool)
Warning:
* Files produced by this method are unsigned, thus it CANNOT be restored to a device with locked bootloader.
Tips:
* Since the unlocking method for this device has been found, the ROM dump can now be restored easily.
* It's recommended that you dump the ROM right after the phone comes out from the box.
* Only system and device specific data will be dumped, user data will be skipped.
* You can create another dump for userdata only should you think you need it. (For backup purpose only, not recommended for restore)
1) Open SP FlashTool, click [Scatter-loading] and browse to 'Honor3C' project main dir.
2) Select the default 'MT6582_Android_scatter.txt' and click 'Open'.
3) The partitions info should be loaded as shown below.
4) Now switch to [Read back] tab.
5) Clear all existing items in the list and click [ADD] button to create a new read back item.
6) Double click on the newly created item in the list. (Double click anywhere in the highlighted blue area)
7) Browse to 'Honor3C' project dir and select 'ROM_READ' and click 'Open'.
8) Change the output file name to 'ROM_FULL' and then click 'Save' button.
9) Edit the read back settings as following: (Type: Hex, Start Address: 0x0, Length: 0x62380000), then click 'OK'.
10) Double check everything is correct and press 'Read back' button or 'F10' on keyboard.
11) SP FlashTool is waiting for connection, now connect your phone to computer using USB cable, WITHOUT the battery inserted.
12) SPFT has successfully established a connection with the phone, the read back process will begin.
13) Read back in progress, this process could take 30 minutes or more, please be patience...
14) The following GREEN circle will be displayed if the read back succeeded.
15) Double check the output file has been saved successfully in 'ROM_READ' folder.
16) Now DISCONNECT the USB cable from your phone.
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Process ROM Dump File (Convert Dump File To SPFT Flashable Files)
1) Check and make sure dumped file 'ROM_FULL' exists in 'ROM_READ' folder.
2) Now run 'dumpSplitter.exe' provided in the folder. (Required .NET 2.0+)
3) The program starts and begins splitting the ROM dump into it's individual partition.
4) The processed files will be saved in 'OUTPUT' folder.
4) Inside 'OUTPUT' folder you can find files that can be used to restore your android system.
5) Inside 'NoDL' subfolder you can find files that contain important data such as device IMEIs, vendor/id, etc.
6) Please keep ALL generated files, who knows you might need it someday.
Warning: DO NOT share files under folder 'NoDL' with people you don't know or don't trust.
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Restoring ROM Dump (Using files generated from SPFT Read back)
Note:
* Make sure you have already processed the ROM dump file, eg: splitted it back to it's individual partition using provided tool.
Warning:
* You cannot and won't be able to restore from this backup unless your bootloader is/has been unlocked.
1) Open SP FlashTool, click [Scatter-loading] and browse to 'Honor3C' project dir, then select folder 'ROM_READ' and click 'Open'.
2) Select folder 'OUTPUT' and click 'Open'.
3) Select 'MT6582_Android_scatter.txt' found in 'OUTPUT' folder and click 'Open'.
4) The partitions info should be loaded as shown below. (If more than 2 items are unchecked, something is not right! Stop now!)
5) Click on the 2nd last item 'CACHE', browse to 'Honor3C' project dir, select folder 'URestore' and click 'Open'.
6) Select the file 'cache.img' and click 'Open'.
7) Now click on the last item 'USRDATA', this time select 'userdata.img' and click 'Open'.
8) Now ALL partition should have it's source defined, make sure the files path are similar to below.
9) Next, press [Firmware Upgrade] button or 'F8' on keyboard.
10) SP FlashTool is waiting for connection, now connect your phone to computer using USB cable, WITHOUT the battery inserted.
11) SPFT has successfully established a connection with the phone, the upgrade process will begin.
12) Upgrade in progress, this may take a few minutes...
13) The following GREEN circle will be displayed if the upgrade succeeded.
14) Now DISCONNECT the USB cable from your phone.
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Unbrick, Unlocking Bootloader, Restoring Stock & Force Upgrade
Unbrick (Recover from a bootloop caused by installing custom recovery)
Note: This unbrick method will ONLY works if the bootloop was caused by installing custom recovery on device with LOCKED bootloader.
1) Make sure you have downloaded my 'Honor 3C' project folder and contain 'Unbrick' folder under it.
2) Open SP FlashTool, click [Scatter-loading] and browse to 'Unbrick' folder, enter into the dir.
3) Select 'MT6582_Android_scatter.txt' found in 'Unbrick' folder and click 'Open'.
4) The partitions info should be loaded with only 'RECOVERY' partition checked.
5) Now press [Download] button or 'F9' on keyboard to begin the writting procedure.
6) You will receive a warning message that not all images are loaded, click 'Yes' to continue.
7) SP FlashTool is waiting for connection, now connect your phone to computer using USB cable, WITHOUT the battery inserted.
8) SPFT has successfully established a connection with the phone, the writing process will begin.
9) The following GREEN circle will be displayed if the download succeeded.
10) Now DISCONNECT the USB cable from your phone.
11) Re-insert the battery into the phone and press power button, you should be able to boot normally again.
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Unlocking Bootloader (For International aka MY/TW/Europe set ONLY)
Warning:
* Below steps are ONLY applicable to Honor 3C (H30-U10) that comes with locked bootloader.
* If you unlock the bootloader, you may void the warranty of your device.
Unlocking on this device consist of two parts:
1) Flashing a fully unlocked version of the bootloader.
2) Flashing an unlocked secro. (To work with the unlocked bootloader).
1) Open SP FlashTool, click [Scatter-loading] and browse to 'Honor3C' project dir, then select folder 'Unlock' and click 'Open'.
2) Select 'MT6582_Android_scatter.txt' found in 'Unlock' folder and click 'Open'.
3) The partitions info should be loaded as shown below.
4) Enable 'Write Memory' under [Window] drop down menu.
5) Switch to 'Write Memory' tab and click [Open raw data] button.
6) Browse to 'Honor3C' project dir and select folder 'Unlock' and click 'Open'.
7) Select 'preloader_huawei82_wet_jb5.bin' inside 'Unlock' folder and click 'Open'.
8) Now change Memory Setting to 'EMMC', Begin Address to '0x800' and Container Length to '0x1B0EC' as shown below.
9) Double check everything is correct and press 'Write Memory' button.
10) SP FlashTool is waiting for connection, now connect your phone to computer using USB cable, WITHOUT the battery inserted.
11) SPFT has successfully established a connection with the phone, the writing process will begin.
12) The following GREEN circle will be displayed if the writing succeeded.
13) Now DISCONNECT the USB cable from your phone.
14) Return to 'Download' tab and press [Download] button or 'F9' on keyboard.
15) You will receive a warning message that not all images are loaded, click 'Yes' to continue.
16) SP FlashTool is waiting for connection, now connect your phone to computer using USB cable, WITHOUT the battery inserted.
17) SPFT has successfully established a connection with the phone, the writing process will begin.
18) The following GREEN circle will be displayed if the download succeeded.
19) Now DISCONNECT the USB cable from your phone.
20) Your phone should be unlocked now, you may re-insert battery to boot normally or continue flashing recovery/ROM.
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Restoring Official Stock ROM using SPFT (+Relocking The Bootloader) (Intl. Set)
Warning:
* This guide is ONLY applicable to Honor 3C (H30-U10) that comes with locked bootloader.
* DO NOT use this package on China set or other variants, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
* Please note that the phone will be formatted prior to the installation, please make any necessary backup.
What's this all about?
* You can follow this guide to revert back to original stock ROM which can receive official local OTA updates from Huawei.
* This guide can also be treated as a Full Reset or Unbrick guide as you can use it to reload your whole system.
* The ROM we will be using is B108 signed ROM, which is believed to be identical to the one used to flash locked version of H30-U10.
Important Note:
* If your device come with B127 or B129, you MUST Force Upgrade to V100R001C900B127 after flashing B108. (To regain touch)
* If you receive error #6010 from SP Flash Tool while flashing, you MUST first do the following:
1) Load scatter file in 'UReflash' folder, make sure only 1 item is checked.
2) Press 'Download' and connect the phone to the computer with USB cable - without battery inserted.
3) Wait until the process complete and after that you may continue with below steps.
To relock the bootloader, you will need SPFT SIGNED ROM:
* For International sets or Europe sets that come with C432B109, use B108 SIGNED ROM. (761 MB)
* For Europe sets that come with C432B111, use B111 SIGNED ROM. (739 MB)
Once you have it, extract the zip content and move the extracted 'ROM_*' folder to 'Honor3C' project dir.
1) Open SP FlashTool, click [Scatter-loading] and browse to 'Honor3C' project main dir.
2) Select the extracted folder 'ROM_H30-U10_V100R001C900B108_SIGNED' and click 'Open'.
3) Select 'MT6582_Android_scatter.txt' found in the signed ROM folder and click 'Open'.
4) The partitions info should be loaded as shown below, make sure ALL items are checked.
5) Press [Firmware Upgrade] button or 'F8' on keyboard.
6) SP FlashTool is waiting for connection, now connect your phone to computer using USB cable, WITHOUT the battery inserted.
7) SPFT has successfully established a connection with the phone, the upgrade process will begin.
8) SP FlashTool will verify the input images and begin writing to the phone EMMC once the verification succeeded.
9) Upgrade in progress, this may take a few minutes...
10) The following GREEN circle will be displayed if the upgrade succeeded.
11) Now DISCONNECT the USB cable from your phone.
12) Re-insert battery to your phone, press [Volume Up] + [Power] button to enter recovery.
13) Perform a 'Factory Reset/Wipe data' before booting from the rom for the first time.
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Restoring Official Stock ROM (+Relocking The Bootloader) (Europe Set - B109)
Warning:
* This guide is ONLY applicable to Honor 3C (H30-U10) EU set that comes with B109 & locked bootloader.
* DO NOT use this package on China set or other variants, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
* Please note that the phone will be formatted prior to the installation, please make any necessary backup.
What's this all about?
* You can follow this guide to restore EU stock ROM which can receive official local OTA updates from Huawei.
* This guide can also be treated as a Full Reset or Unbrick guide as you can use it to reload your whole system.
* The ROM we will be using is B108+B109, which is believed to be identical to the one used to flash locked version of H30-U10.
Process Summary:
To relock unlocked EU set, we will need to first flash the Intl. B108 ROM as it's the ONLY relocking package we have.
Once we have (re)locked the bootloader, we can use Force Upgrade method to get C432B109 EU ROM restored.
Note: If you did not unlock bootloader but just want to reload B109 (eg: unroot), you can skip step #2.
1) Download stock ROM for your EU set V100R001C432B109 (UPDATE.APP format, 740 MB)
2) Follow the guide "Restoring Official Stock ROM using SPFT (+Relocking The Bootloader) (Intl. Set)"
3) Follow the guide "Force Upgrade / Installing ROM using UPDATE.APP" (Using B109 UPDATE.APP)
4) Boot into stock recovery & perform a Factory Reset before you start using the phone.
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Restoring Official Stock ROM (+Relocking The Bootloader) (Europe Set - B111)
Warning:
* This guide is ONLY applicable to Honor 3C (H30-U10) EU set that comes with B111 & locked bootloader.
* DO NOT use this package on China set or other variants, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
* Please note that the phone will be formatted prior to the installation, please make any necessary backup.
What's this all about?
* EU set that comes with B111 is believed to have different sensors with set that comes with B109.
* You can follow this guide to restore EU stock ROM which can receive official local OTA updates from Huawei.
* This guide can also be treated as a Full Reset or Unbrick guide as you can use it to reload your whole system.
* The ROM we will be using is B111, which is believed to be identical to the one used to flash locked version of H30-U10.
Process Summary:
To relock unlocked EU set, we will need to flash the B111 signed ROM.
1) Download stock ROM for your EU set V100R001C432B111 (739 MB)
2) Follow the guide "Restoring Official Stock ROM using SPFT (+Relocking The Bootloader) (Intl. Set)"
3) Boot into stock recovery & perform a Factory Reset before you start using the phone.
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Restoring/Installing EMUI Stock ROM using SPFT (China Set / Unlocked Intl. Set)
Warning:
* DO NOT flash signed B108 on your China/clone set, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
* For Intl. set users, your bootloader MUST be unlocked first before you can flash or use this guide.
* Please note that the phone will be formatted prior to the installation, please make any necessary backup.
What's this all about?
* You can follow this guide to revert back to stock ROM which can receive OTA updates from Huawei/EMUI.
* This guide can also be treated as a Full Reset or Unbrick guide as you can use it to reload your whole system.
* For Intl. set users, you may consider this as flashing unofficial ROM, tho, B11X ROMs are identical to official one.
Important Note:
* If you receive error #6010 while flashing, you MUST first do the following:
1) Load scatter file in 'UReflash' folder, make sure only 1 item is checked.
2) Press 'Download' and connect the phone to the computer with USB cable - without battery inserted.
3) Wait until the process complete and after that you may continue with below steps.
1) Download your desire version of ROM from EMUI.com. (开发版=Dev Build, 稳定版=Stable Build, 下载=Download)
2) Please continue with instructions found on post #7.
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Restoring Single Partition using SPFT (NVRAM, PRO_INFO, ETC) (Restore IMEIs)
What's this all about?
* You can follow this guide to restore individual/single partition which cannot be restored using standard 'Download' method.
Warning:
* Usually you DO NOT need to use this function, except when you accidently wrote to wrong partition, or ran a Full Format through SPFP.
Tips:
* You will need backup file created by SPFT's Read back function, and processed by dumpSplitter. (You can also use files from MtkDroidTool)
* These special partitions backup files can be found under 'ROM_READ\OUTPUT\NoDL\' folder and start with 'nodl_' prefix.
* For this guide, i will be using NVRAM that stores calibration data, device IMEIs, etc as an example.
* You can also use the same method to restore almost all partition, provided that you know the start address of the target partition.
1) Open SP FlashTool, enable 'Write Memory' under [Window] drop down menu.
2) Switch to 'Write Memory' tab and click [Open raw data] button.
3) Browse to 'Honor3C' project dir and select folder 'ROM_READ' and click 'Open'.
4) Select folder 'OUTPUT' and click 'Open'.
5) Select folder 'NoDL' and click 'Open'.
6) Select the file 'nodl_NVRAM' and click 'Open'.
7) Change Memory Setting to 'EMMC', Begin Address to '0x1800000' and use File Size value as Container Length.
8) Double check everything is entered/selected correctly, then press 'Write Memory'.
9) SP FlashTool is waiting for connection, now connect your phone to computer using USB cable, WITHOUT the battery inserted.
10) SPFT has successfully established a connection with the phone, the writing process will begin.
11) The following GREEN circle will be displayed if the download succeeded.
12) Now DISCONNECT the USB cable from your phone.
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Force Upgrade / Installing ROM using UPDATE.APP (Method #1)
What's this all about?
* Incase you haven't heard about 'UPDATE.APP', it's one of the format used by Huawei/OEM to pack ROMs & provide updates.
* This method requires a MicroSD with minimum size of 2 GB as the ROM itself could cost 1.2 GB for newer version of android, eg: KitKat.
* Under normal 'Local Upgrade' mode, you are ONLY allowed to upgrade if your current version is listed under the ROM's supported version.
* But with 'Force Upgrade', we can bypass version check and upgrade/downgrade to any supported ROM, as long as it's made for the device.
Warning
* You must be running stock recovery in order for this to work, otherwise use method #2 below to call this function.
* Although it's called 'upgrade', it's not actually an upgrade, it's more like a Full Reset as data partitions will be cleared.
* Make sure the phone is fully charged as the upgrade process is power-intensive and will drain your battery quickly.
1) Download the target ROM file, extract the zip, copy extracted 'dload' folder to SDCard as '/sdcard/dload/UPDATE.APP'.
2) Power off the phone, restart the phone by holding [Volume Up/+] & [Volume Down/-], then press & hold [Power] button.
3) The phone will be booted into recovery and the upgrade process will begin automatically.
* The upgrade process takes around 3-10 minutes depending on your memory card speed.
4) Once the upgrade process completed, a large 'OK' text similar to below will be shown and the phone will reboot by itself.
NOTE: If you are having International (aka MY/TW) set and upgrading to non-official ROM, you might also get the following error.
* The error was caused by missing preset in /cust partition specific for your country/region in non-official ROM, eg: ROMs from emui.com.
* Don't worry as it won't affect the phone basic functionality, just restart the phone manually if you get the error message.
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Force Upgrade / Installing ROM using UPDATE.APP (Method #2)
What's this all about?
* Similar to method #1 above, this method can also be used to bypass version check when flashing 'UPDATE.APP'.
* Unlike method #1 above, this method calls the target ROM's recovery and enter SD Upgrade with the help of 'au_temp.cfg'.
* This method can be used even you are not using stock recovery, eg: installed a custom recovery.
* However, NOT all target ROM support calling upgrade using this method, if that is the case use method #1 above.
1) Download the target ROM file, extract the zip, copy extracted 'dload' folder to SDCard as '/sdcard/dload/UPDATE.APP'.
2) Create an empty file 'au_temp.cfg' and copy it to '/sdcard/dload/au_temp.cfg' alongside 'UPDATE.APP'.
3) Power off the phone, then start the phone normally by pressing [Power] button only.
4) The phone will be booted into recovery and the upgrade process will begin automatically.
* All remaining steps are similar to method #1 above. (Step 3 onwards)
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Reverting to / Restoring Stock Recovery
What's this all about?
* Some people prefer custom recovery (eg: TWRP, CWM) over stock recovery because the earlier provides more functionality.
* However, custom recovery does not work well with Huawei specific update files, for eg: EMUI OTA zip and UPDATE.APP.
* Because of this you will need to restore the stock recovery before you perform any EMUI related update.
* Please note that the 'stock recovery' we are talking about is the 'Android system recovery <3e>'.
1) Download recovery flashable stock recovery 'UPDATE-RestoreStockRecovery_*.zip' from HERE.
2) Copy above .zip file to your external sdcard.
3) Boot into your custom recovery, eg: TWRP and flash (Install) the updater zip that you just copied.
4) If the flashing process completed successfuly, you should have the stock recovery restored to phone memory.
5) To confirm, back to [Home], enter '[Reboot/Power]' menu and choose 'Reboot into Recovery'.
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EXTRA: Tips & Tricks
Format EMMC with SP Flash Tool (Single Partition)
What's this all about?
* This procedure help you to clear the target partition, once executed the target partition will be emptied and zero filled.
* Usually you do not need to run this, except when you messed up starting address when flashing, or facing data overlapping related issue.
* You can get partitions info like starting address and partition size/length by referring to scatter file for the device.
Warning:
* Your device needs to be UNLOCKED in order to perform this action.
For this guide i will be using (formatting) recovery partition as an example.
1) Open SPFT, click [Scatter-loading] and browse to 'Honor3C' project dir, select 'MT6582_Android_scatter.txt' and click 'Open'.
2) The partitions info should be loaded as shown below.
3) Click on 'Format' button.
4) Switch to 'Manual Format', edit 'Begin Address' and 'Format Length' according to scatter file for the device.
5) Check 'Validation' and click 'OK' button.
6) SP FlashTool is waiting for connection, now connect your phone to computer using USB cable, WITHOUT the battery inserted.
7) SPFT has successfully established a connection with the phone, the formatting process will begin.
8) The following GREEN circle will be displayed if the format succeeded.
9) Now DISCONNECT the USB cable from your phone.
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Format EMMC with SP Flash Tool (Full Format)
What's this all about?
* This procedure helps you to clear internal storage, once executed the whole EMMC except preloader sector will be emptied and zero filled.
* Usually you do not need to run this, except when you messed up starting address when flashing, or would like to start over from zero.
Warning:
* Your device needs to be UNLOCKED in order to perform this action.
* ALL data stored on EMMC, including but not limited to NVRAM (IMEIs), localization data, system files & userdata will be removed.
* Make sure you have created a ROM backup using SPFT Read back, a normal ROM upgrade is NOT enough to bring back your device.
1) Open SPFT, click [Scatter-loading] and browse to 'Honor3C' project dir, select 'MT6582_Android_scatter.txt' and click 'Open'.
2) The partitions info should be loaded as shown below.
3) Click on 'Format' button.
4) Switch to 'Auto Format', check 'Validation' and click 'OK' button.
5) SP FlashTool is waiting for connection, now connect your phone to computer using USB cable, WITHOUT the battery inserted.
6) SPFT has successfully established a connection with the phone, the formatting process will begin.
7) The following GREEN circle will be displayed if the format succeeded.
8) Now DISCONNECT the USB cable from your phone.
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Factory Reset (Using Stock Recovery)
Factory Reset is recommended after you have just upgraded/installed a ROM, this can be done with both stock & custom recovery.
Everytime you exit from stock recovery, /data/cust will be updated, this could be useful if you have upgraded /cust manually.
1) Power off your phone, boot into recovery using key combinations of [Volume Up] + [Power]
If you are running 4.2.2 JellyBean Stock Recovery (B11X)
2) Use Volume +/- keys to move highlight to 'wipe data/factory reset', then press [Power] button to select.
3) Select 'Yes - delete all user data' and press [Power] button to confirm wiping.
4) The following message will be displayed if format process succeeded.
5) Select 'reboot system now' and press [Power] button to restart the phone.
If you are running 4.4.2 KitKat Stock Recovery (B6XX)
2) Use Volume +/- keys to move highlight to 'wipe data/factory reset', then press [Power] button to select.
3) Select 'Yes - delete all user data' and press [Power] button to confirm wiping.
4) The following message will be displayed if format process succeeded.
5) Select 'reboot system now' and press [Power] button to restart the phone.
6) If you receive the following error message, just repeat step #5 above.
* The above error was due to missing localization data in /cust partition, likely true if using non-official ROM on global set.
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ALL About Recovery
Custom Recovery: Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) 2.x
Ported with the help of @yuweng's Easy Magic TWRP Installer, further improved to work better with Honor 3C.
Reminder: Before making any backup with this recovery, remember to change storage location to Micro-SD
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Custom Recovery: Carliv CWM Based Recovery v6
Ported using files provided by Carliv, please visit Carliv's thread for more information about this recovery.
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Custom Recovery: Carliv Touch Recovery (CTR) 1.4
Ported using files provided by Carliv, please visit Carliv's thread for more information about this recovery.
Note: Touch buttons are not functioning, use volume & power keys to navigate; This version has no gzip compression support.
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Running Live Recovery: Use TWRP without flashing the recovery to device
Tips: MicroSD card is needed to run recovery using this method.
1) Download Live TWRP provided on this thread, extract the zip & copy 'dload' folder to to your SDCard.
2) Make sure there are 2 files under the folder /sdcard/dload/, which are: au_temp.cfg & UPDATE.APP.
3) Also copy any UPDATE.ZIP that you want to flash via recovery to SDCard. (Eg: UPDATE-SuperSU-*.zip)
4) Now power off the phone and press power button to restart the phone.
5) Instead of booting normally the phone will be booted into Live TWRP Recovery.
6) Now do whatever you want with the recovery, eg: flash update.zip, backup, restore, etc.
7) When you are done with recovery:
A) If you are using my LiveTWRP 2.8.1.0 & above, skip step 8-13 and jump to step #14.
B) If you are using my LiveTWRP 2.7.1.0 / 2.8.0.0, continue with the following steps.
For LiveTWRP 2.8.0.0 & below, you MUST delete 'au_temp.cfg' in SDCard before restarting the phone.
8) To do so, touch the 'Home' icon to return to main menu, then touch 'Advanced' button.
9) Touch 'File Manager' button.
10) Browse to '/sdcard/dload/', find the file 'au_temp.cfg' and touch on it to bring up the actions menu.
11) Now touch 'Delete' button on the actions menu.
12) Confirm file deletion by swiping the blue icon.
13) Now you can boot normally again, touch 'Home' icon to return to main menu.
14) Touch 'Reboot' button to enter the reboot menu.
15) You can choose to Power off the device or reboot into android system directly, it's up you.
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Installing Custom Recovery: Flashing custom recovery to device with SPFT
Warning:
* Your bootloader MUST be unlocked before you install custom recovery on your phone, otherwise you will get a bootloop.
Tips:
* If you just want to use custom recovery but do not want to unlock your device, use Live Recovery instead.
1) Download your favorite custom recovery from this thread, eg: TWRP, and extract the zip content to 'Honor 3C' project dir.
2) Open SP FlashTool, click [Scatter-loading] and browse to 'Honor3C' project dir, then select recovery folder and click 'Open'.
3) Select 'MT6582_Android_scatter.txt' found in the recovery folder and click 'Open'.
4) The partitions info should be loaded as shown below, press 'Download' or 'F9' on keyboard.
5) You will receive a warning message that not all images are loaded, press 'Yes' to continue.
6) SP FlashTool is waiting for connection, now connect your phone to computer using USB cable, WITHOUT the battery inserted.
7) SPFT has successfully established a connection with the phone, the download process will begin.
8) Download in progress, this may take a few seconds...
9) The following GREEN circle will be displayed if the download succeeded.
10) Now DISCONNECT the USB cable from your phone.
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Using Custom Recovery: Root & Install SuperSU with TWRP (Full Root)
Tips:
* You can use Live Recovery if you do not have custom recovery installed. (Works for EMUI 2.0, 2.3 4.9.x & below)
* For Honor 3C europe set of with build number of V100R001C432B1XX, please read this post before you proceed.
1) Download latest SuperSU from Chainfire's thread. (Get 'CWM / TWRP / MobileODIN installable ZIP' version)
2) Copy the downloaded UPDATE-SuperSU-*.zip to root dir of your SDCard as shown below.
3) Next, download 'UPDATE-FullRootHelper*.zip' from this thread and copy to SDCard like you just did.
4) Power off your phone, boot into custom recovery using key combinations of [Volume Up] + [Power]
5) Touch [Install] button.
6) Browse to '/external_sd' and touch on 'UPDATE-SuperSU-*.zip'.
7) Make sure 'Zip file signature verification.' is unchecked, then confirm flashing.
8) If flashing succeeded the word 'Successful' will be displayed.
9) Now repeat step 5-6 and flash 'UPDATE-FullRootHelper*.zip'.
10) Now your phone is fully rooted, touch 'Reboot system' to restart the phone and boot normally.
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Using Custom Recovery: Apply modem fix after installing non-official ROM
Warning:
* Apply this patch ONLY if your IMEIs are missing and 'No services' after you have just installed a non-official ROM.
* Please make sure you use the correct patch based on your phone variant, eg: Use ModemFix-EU if you have EU set.
Tips:
* MicroSD card is needed. (Although you may store the patch anywhere you can remember, and have write access to)
* Custom recovery is needed to apply this patch. (Live Recovery can be used if you do not have one installed)
1) Download 'UPDATE-ModemFix*.zip' provided on this thread.
2) Copy the patch 'UPDATE-*.ZIP' to the root dir of your SDCard as shown below. (Note: No need to rename)
3) Power off your phone and boot into custom recovery with key combinations of [Volume Up] + [Power] button.
If you are using TWRP recovery:
4) Touch [Install] button on home screen.
5) Use '(Up a level)' whenever needed to navigate back to root '/' directory.
6) Now that you are in '/', find and touch on 'sdcard' to enter the directory.
7) Touch on 'UPDATE.zip' to apply the fix.
8) Make sure 'Zip file signature verification.' is unchecked, then confirm flashing.
9) If flashing succeeded the word 'Successful' will be displayed.
10) Touch on 'Reboot System' to restart the phone.
If you are using CWM based recovery:
4) Use Volume +/- keys to move highlight to 'Install zip' and press [Power] button to select.
5) Select 'Apply /sdcard/update.zip' and press [Power] button to enter.
6) Select 'Yes' and press [Power] button to confirm flashing.
7) If flashing succeeded the following message will be displayed.
8) Use '<< Go Back' to return to main menu, enter 'Power Menu' and power off the phone.
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Using Custom Recovery: Running Aroma File Manager
Tips:
* Aroma File Manager v1.8 work best with Honor 3C. (Download aromafm-1.80.zip)
* For CWM based recovery that supports calling Aroma FM directly, place the zip at /sdcard/clockworkmod/.aromafm/aromafm.zip
* For TWRP recovery, place the zip in sdcard root /sdcard/aromafm-1.80.zip and use [Install] function to call the app.
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CHANGELOG
2014/10/06 - TWRP & LiveTWRP updated to v2.8.0.0, which has MTP support.
2014/10/08 - 'PermissionFix' updated to V3 but renamed to 'FullRootHelper' V1 to better reflect it purpose.
2014/11/05 - TWRP & LiveTWRP v2.8 updated to V2, optimized to work better with custom ROMs.
2014/11/14 - Added 'RestoreStockRecovery' zip, for more info please refer to the guide 'Restoring Stock Recovery'.
2014/11/19 - TWRP updated to 2.8.1.0, FullRootHelperV2 released, minor bug fix.
2015/02/17 - Added TWRP 2.8.1.0 optimized for EU set that comes with Build.no C432B111.
2015/04/18 - Updated TWRP 2.8.6.0, FullRootHelperV2d & update-binary. (Important: Read this)
2015/05/14 - Added ModemFix for CN & EU set; FullRootHelper updated to V2e with minor bug fix.
2015/05/15 - Updated TWRP for EU sets, now using B301 kernel which has proper SELinux support.
2015/08/06 - Added kernel (KernelSwapper) & modem (ModemFix) from latest official EU ROM - B306.
IMPORTANT NOTE
- ModemFix has been tested on unofficial EMUI 2.3 only, DO NOT flash it for more than 1 time.
- Please remember to switch your 'Storage:' in TWRP to external memory (MicroSD) before making backup.
- As of TWRP 2.8, external storage (MicroSD) will be mounted at /external_sd in recovery. (was on /sdcard)
- FullRootHelper might cause your next OTA to fail, this is unavoidable if you want full filesystem access on KitKat.
- Live TWRP no longer work with newer versions of EMUI released after October 2014. (4.10.x & above)
- For devices that come with build number B111 or B127, you must use EU version of the TWRP.
WARNING: Please DO NOT hotlink or mirror these files. Thank you for your cooperation.
Amaran: Hotlink/cermin file berikut adalah tidak diizinkan. / 警告: 以下文件不被允许转载, 谢谢合作
EXTRA: Working With UPDATE.APP - Making it flashable for SP Flash Tool
Part #1 - Converting Huawei UPDATE.APP to SP FlashTool Flashable Files
What's this all about?
* OK, now you know you can apply update using 'UPDATE.APP' by placing it in /sdcard/dload/ folder.
* But do you know there is another way to flash the images directly with computer? Yes there is, by using SP FlashTool.
* This can be quite useful (and dangerous too) as you can skip/bypass the version check enforced by Huawei/OEM.
* Other than that, this method can also be used to install non-official ROM, provided that the ROM is compatible with the device.
Warning:
* Make sure you use UPDATE.APP that was built for your device, in this case, Honor 3C (H30-U10)
For this guide, i will be using update package H30-U10_EMUI_2.3_4.7.16.zip Dev KitKat build (860 MB+) as an example.
1) Download 'Huawei Update Extractor' by @worstenbrood HERE, get the non-setup version. (Don't forget to thank him!)
2) Extract the program files to a new folder named 'HuaweiUpdateExtractor' under 'Honor3C' project dir as shown below.
3) Extract the downloaded update package 'H30-U10_EMUI_*.zip', locate the extracted folder 'dload' and open the folder.
4) Inside 'dload' folder you have 'UPDATE.APP', move the file into 'ROM_UPDATE' folder under 'Honor3C' project dir.
5) Now back to 'HuaweiUpdateExtractor' program folder and launch the program.
6) Set Profile to Unknown, click the browse icon, browse to 'ROM_UPDATE' folder, select 'UPDATE.APP' and click 'Open'.
7) The images list should be loaded as shown below.
8) Right click on any item to bring up the action menu, select 'Extract All' and click on it.
9) Browse to 'Honor3C' project folder, select 'ROM_UPDATE' and press 'OK' button.
10) Wait until the extraction complete, this may take a few minutes...
11) Extraction completed, close the extraction dialog and the main program.
12) Open 'ROM_UPDATE' folder and verify that all images were extracted. (Folder size should be doubled now)
13) Click on '_PrepareFiles.exe' provided in the folder. (Required .NET 2.0+)
14) Now the ROM files are ready to be loaded from SP FlashTool.
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Part #2 - Flashing ROM using Files Exported From UPDATE.APP
Warning:
* Your device MUST be UNLOCKED in order to be able to flash using this unsigned ROM.
* Please note that ALL existing user data on the device will be removed as the partitions get formatted.
Tips:
* Although it's not compulsory but i recommend you to do a factory/data reset through recovery before booting the new rom for the first time.
* For international set users: If you are not flashing official ROM from Huawei, you will need to apply modem fix to regain call functionality.
Once you have prepared all the needed files from previous step, you can flash the ROM back to device.
1) Open SP FlashTool, click on [Scatter-loading] and browse to 'Honor3C' project dir, select 'ROM_UPDATE' folder and click 'Open'.
2) Select 'MT6582_Android_scatter.txt' found in the folder and click 'Open'.
3) The partitions info should be loaded as shown below, ALL items MUST be defined and checked.
4) Now press [Firmware Upgrade] button or 'F8' on keyboard.
5) SP FlashTool is waiting for connection, now connect your phone to computer using USB cable, WITHOUT the battery inserted.
6) SPFT has successfully established a connection with the phone, the upgrade process will begin.
7) SP FlashTool will format the target partitions first before writing to it.
8) Upgrade in progress, this may take a few minutes...
9) The following GREEN circle will be displayed if the upgrade succeeded.
10) Now DISCONNECT the USB cable from your phone.
Recommended extra steps
1) Re-insert battery to your phone, press [Volume Up] + [Power] button to enter recovery.
2) Perform a 'Factory Reset/Wipe data' before booting from the new rom for the first time.
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EMUI 3.0 Summary & Extras Tips & Tweak
Honor 3C H30-U10 - Upgrading to EMUI 3.0
UPDATE: As of today 2015-07-15, official EMUI 3.0 for all H30-U10 variants are available on huawei/hihonor site.
Please follow the upgrade guide (.doc) provided in the update.zip package to upgrade instead. (SD Force Upgrade)
Important Tips:
* Please restore your stock recovery before performing the upgrade. (Tips: You can also use the recovery in the update package)
* Official EMUI 3.0 upgrade might fails if you have altered your system, in this case please extract & use SPFT to flash instead.
* Some update package might relock your bootloader and causing a bootloop, in this case please unlock your bootloader again to fix.
OLD GUIDES & ADDITIONAL PATCHES (For References ONLY)
* Upgrading to unofficial ROM - B301 EU Beta / B310 (Offcial for Middle East Countries)
* Upgrading to unofficial ROM - B320 (Offcial for South East Asian Countries)
* Standard Procedures for Installing Unofficial ROM (Now outdated)
- THIS GUIDE IS NO LONGER APPLICABLE AS OF NOW (JULY 2015) -
GUIDE: How to upgrade to unofficial KitKat for International set users + Custom ROM preview
Want to try out the latest unofficial EMUI 3.0 KitKat but the above guides are too complicated for you?
No problem! Let me summarize the upgrade process a little bit.
UPDATE: This guide is NOT suitable for devices that come with build number: B127/B129/B111. (Touch issue)
Prerequisites:
* Charge your phone, make some backups, sync your data, prepare a minimum 2 GB memory card.
* Download latest unofficial KitKat ROM in UPDATE.APP format from this page. (Press 'ROM包下载' under '稳定版')
* Download TWRP Live Recovery, gapps-kk-*-signed.zip, UPDATE-SuperSU*.zip & optional UPDATE-*Fix*.zip.
* Extract the downloaded KitKat ROM zip & copy 'dload' folder to memory card as /sdcard/dload/.
* Also copy all others UPDATE*.zip to root dir of memory card, eg: UPDATE*.zip, gapps*.zip
Step by Step:
1) Power off the phone, enter SD Upgrade mode by pressing & holding both Volume+/- & Power keys.
2) Wait until the upgrade process complete and choose 'reboot system now', then proceed to the EMUI setup.
3) Check if your IMEI is available, if IMEI is missing remember to flash 'UPDATE-ModemFix*' later.
4) Connect the phone with USB to PC & replace /sdcard/dload/ folder with the one from Live Recovery.
5) Now reboot the phone normally and you will be booted into Live Recovery automatically.
6) In TWRP, touch [Install] & apply all the UPDATE*.zip. (SuperSU -> Gapps -> FullRootHelper -> * ModemFix)
7) Reboot the device normally, done.
* Optional: ModemFix is ONLY applicable to International/Europe set users, only apply the fix if your IMEI is missing.
Warning:
Above steps can be done WITHOUT unlocking bootloader, HOWEVER, there are some limitations:
* You MUST NOT use 'Local Upgrade' or 'OTA' to perform update afterwards, otherwise a soft-brick *might* occurs.
* In order to be able to update through OTA, you MUST unlock the bootloader, then ALL update method can be used.
* To avoid such problem, it's recommended that you unlock the bootloader first before performing any upgrade.
* However, if you choose to unlock the bootloader, you may void the warranty of your phone, please decide wisely.
* Although reverting to factory ROM is possible, getting IMEIs back working in factory ROM is extremely tricky.
* DO NOT attempt to update to any unofficial ROM (including this one) if warranty is part of your concern.
Side Note:
* It's recommended that you to revert back to official KitKat once it's available. (Check your local huawei site)
P/S: I strongly recommend you to create a Full ROM dump using 'SPFT Readback' before you start flashing to device.
You can also use MTK Droid Root & Tools by rua to dump your current ROM.
Click the following link to visit the <Custom ROM Installation Guide>
Extra Tips & Tweaks: <Build.prop Changer for EMUI>
Extra Tips & Tweaks: <Kernel Swapper for Honor H30-U10>
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WARNING: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
If warranty is part of your concern, MOST guides provided in this thread are NOT suitable to you,
except the 'unbricking guide' and 'reflashing B108 factory ROM'.
Remember, you have been warned.
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- GUIDELINE WHEN POSTING QUESTION / ASKING FOR HELP IN THIS THREAD -
To better understand the problem, please provide the following info when posting question / asking for help:
Code:
- Phone model:
- Phone Version:
- Initial Build Number:
- Last Build Number:
- Bootloader Status:
- Current Status:
- Problem/Question:
* Phone model: H30-U10 (Just to make sure you are in the right thread)
* Phone Version: International or China set. (Check post #1, if you still have no idea, tell us where you bought/imported from)
* Initial Build Number: The version when you first got the phone. (If you still remember, to help determine your H3C variant)
* Last Build Number: The last version number before having the problem.
* Bootloader Status: Still locked, or already unlocked (China set always unlocked unless you accidently flashed B108)
* Current Status: Bootloop (Logo) or softbrick (Vibrate only).
* Problem/Question: What you did last before the problem, eg, flashing, OTA, installed an app or something else.
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if i restore from a backup dump firmware which was the official my firmware, will it auto lock the bootloader too?
aminroslan said:
if i restore from a backup dump firmware which was the official my firmware, will it auto lock the bootloader too?
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Hey, it's nice to see you here, good question you have there!
Well, to answer your question, theoretically yes, but the answer is NO.
Remember that i mentioned in the guide that you CAN'T restore from the SPFT Readback ROM dump if your bootloader is still locked?
The reason behind this is that the SPFT expects you to provide signed images as sources.
Since the dumped images are no longer signed, SPFT will not allow you to flash it, unless the dump was from an unlocked ROM,
Even if you managed to restore the files, you won't be able to boot the device either because the locked BL just won't work with these unsigned images.
BUT, if you are following my guide and use my tool to process the dump file, the output files will be a fully unlocked ROM instead.
The tool will helps you to replace all neccessary files and convert it to a fully unlocked ROM, which you can flash back to device, provided that your BL has been unlocked.
The ONLY known method to relock bootloader is by flashing the B108_Signed images which you can find in OP.
I hope this clarifies some of your doubts, let me know if you have any other question.
imei issue
i already flashed back to official signed firmware, but now my imei are both null. what do you think could be the cause of the problem?
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OK i dont know what happened. now i got my IMEI back after flashing back to emui2.3
Big, Big THANKS
I just came upon this thread and I just want to say a big thanks for all that you have done here.
So much information in one spot is just fantastic.
Great Job !!!!
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Hi
I have a Chinese version of the 3C. I have installed all the different recoveries that you have and the only one I could get to boot was the TWRP.
Thanks for everything here
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Hi, i´m a developer for h30-u10 chinese version, I have a rom based at international updates, named ASAP. I´m thinking that I can make it for international users undone the port. There is any other problem with modroms like lost imeis?
Hi
Thanks for the this usefull thread.
I am using international version, can i Install
MIUI Rom in it after unlocking boot loader and flashing Custom Recovery?
And Custom ROMs are available for this cell or not
aminroslan said:
i already flashed back to official signed firmware, but now my imei are both null. what do you think could be the cause of the problem?
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OK i dont know what happened. now i got my IMEI back after flashing back to emui2.3
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If you flashed unofficial EMUI 2.3 KK ROM and applied ModemFix, you will need to flash official ROM (Eg: B115) before returning to the locked ROM.
BobBro said:
Hi
I have a Chinese version of the 3C. I have installed all the different recoveries that you have and the only one I could get to boot was the TWRP.
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Yea, my CWM ports are based on International 4.2.2 ROM, so they might not be compatible with China set.
Anyway i have ported another one based on Carliv modified CWM, but using files from KK instead, would you mind to help me test it?
Since we have a working TWRP, the CWM based recoveries will be served as alternatives incase someone still prefer the old school style,
but please be reminded that these CWM ports are outdated and might contains bugs.
flufytendo said:
Hi, i´m a developer for h30-u10 chinese version, I have a rom based at international updates, named ASAP.
I´m thinking that I can make it for international users undone the port. There is any other problem with modroms like lost imeis?
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Hey, nice to see you here! Some of my colleagues already tested your 6pack KK build, and they have good comments about it. :good:
About your question, if international set H3C user flashed emui.com's ROMs, the device will not be able to detect or read the IMEIs,
but the issue can be easily fixed by applying ModemFix provided on this thread. Regarding your ASAP ROM, i am not quite sure,
did you port that using ROM from huaweidevice.com.tw as base? if yes then should be no problem.
Btw, would you mind if i add your ROMs to OP under 'Flashable Custom ROM' section? Nice work btw.
Waqar90 said:
Hi
I am using international version, can i Install MIUI Rom in it after unlocking boot loader and flashing Custom Recovery?
And Custom ROMs are available for this cell or not?
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Hi, i am not sure if there is any compatible MIUI ROM available for this device, as we just managed to unlock it.
But for custom ROM, yes, there are many ported from China ROM, you can also check out ROMs ported by @flufytendo.
Just another kind reminder, unlocking the device will void the phone warranty, decide wisely, and always make backup, rom dump, etc.
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codelover said:
If you flashed unofficial EMUI 2.3 KK ROM and applied ModemFix, you will need to flash official ROM (Eg: B115) before returning to the locked ROM.
Yea, my CWM ports are based on International 4.2.2 ROM, so they might not be compatible with China set.
Anyway i have ported another one based on Carliv modified CWM, but using files from KK instead, would you mind to help me test it?
Since we have a working TWRP, the CWM based recoveries will be served as alternatives incase someone still prefer the old school style,
but please be reminded that these CWM ports are outdated and might contains bugs.
Hey, nice to see you here! Some of my colleagues already tested your 6pack KK build, and they have good comments about it. :good:
About your question, if international set H3C user flashed emui.com's ROMs, the device will not be able to detect or read the IMEIs,
but the issue can be easily fixed by applying ModemFix provided on this thread. Regarding your ASAP ROM, i am not quite sure,
did you port that using ROM from huaweidevice.com.tw as base? if yes then should be no problem.
Btw, would you mind if i add your ROMs to OP under 'Flashable Custom ROM' section? Nice work btw.
Hi, i am not sure if there is any compatible MIUI ROM available for this device, as we just managed to unlock it.
But for custom ROM, yes, there are many ported from China ROM, you can also check out ROMs ported by @flufytendo.
Just another kind reminder, unlocking the device will void the phone warranty, decide wisely, and always make backup, rom dump, etc.
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For asap I have to fixing the same for China version (is really a c900b1 rom).
I tried your carliv cwm, carliv touch and twrp. The last only can use internal sd for backup and restore so it's a big problem because whenever you install a zip or restore all backups will be lost.
I'm using just now the carliv cwm at Chinese phone, I'll tell you about it . Edit: doesn´t work for intalling zips
For my roms I'd rather links to movilesdualsim, I'm from the staff so is better for our forum. But in the other hand I will do new tutorials for outdoor phones with your work, so as you wish.
one question, where come from the modem.img for fixing kk roms? from jb updates?
edit: kk carliv doesn´t work either for chinese version
Roms for h30-u10 outdoor and unlock bootloader
[CWM ROM] ASAP.b115.international.edition [JB4.2.2]
Please tell me if is working properly for adding to movilesdualsim and needrom
https://mega.co.nz/#!VQATBLAB!oKpuUmIabKQ1Oa9Rpahop1av3aGZ7HphuPAUE8WyUao
mirror https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8CMz2uT6wvPODZaU1I2VnIyYlk/edit?usp=sharing
[CWM ROM] 6pack.international.edition [KK4.4.2]
Please tell me if is working properly for adding to movilesdualsim and needrom
link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8CMz2uT6wvPZXBPRTJ0clNPQkE/edit?usp=docslist_api
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Enviado desde mi H30-U10 mediante Tapatalk
"Yea, my CWM ports are based on International 4.2.2 ROM, so they might not be compatible with China set.
Anyway i have ported another one based on Carliv modified CWM, but using files from KK instead, would you mind to help me test it?
Since we have a working TWRP, the CWM based recoveries will be served as alternatives incase someone still prefer the old school style,
but please be reminded that these CWM ports are outdated and might contains bugs" by codelover
I would be happy to test out Carliv mod CWM.
Two of the custom roms on Needrom ask for CWM to install them with. Both failed the install with TWRP even though I was able to boot into one of them. I will let you know how the new recovery works.
UPDATE: I installed the recovery and I could get it to boot up and work fine. I tried to install 2 custom KK roms from Needrom and the install on both of them failed. When I tried to boot into them I got stuck on the Honor splash screen. I will try some other Chinese custom KK roms later and let you know how it goes.
My phone is a 3C H30-U10 Chinese version
Thanks again
We Were looking For you !!
@codelover ,
This is our thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2773098
we had begun from the time the International Version was released :laugh::good:
Alas we had been waiting for a Legendary Guide Like you !! .
Thanks for the HARD WORK , We H30 - U10 Owners will be trying out the methods u posted,
Simple Questions for You ? ( These were done by Me before you started this thread !)
Story !!---------------
1) when i flashed 4.7.1 ( i was on KK without Signal /IMEi)
2) Then i Restored the NVRAM Restore from MTK DROID , i was able to get a single IMEI for both Devices ,
i used KK and then recieved Chines OTA Updates , and did an OTA Update to 4.7.16
and that was last time my phone ever booted , next the phone restarted and it only kept vibrating
as the Boot Loader was locked, i couldnt do anything !...... Got my phone replaced by Service Centre
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Now the Question,
1) if i unlock the bootloader , would i able to relock it ? ( Very important Question )
2) Can we stay on 4.8.1 and keep updating KK as long as HUAWEI keeps giving new UPDATE.APP????
3) Could we get ever get back to B115 ( Pure Stock aka Virgin HUAWEI International)??
4) Would they be able to find out if the phone is unlocked ?
5) Will we get Android L this Decemeber ???
6) What are the Antutu Scores for the MIUI , other KK Roms ?
7 ) ..........To be Continued , My Boss was standing behind me as i typed the prev Question
PLease answer them !!!!
ANSWER THIS MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION !!
Steps planned for today :
1) Full ROM Backup
2) Unlock bootloader
3) Flash KK 4.8.1 using Forced SD Card Upgrade
4) Do a modem Patch if necessary
5) now incase the International ROM gets Official KK
HOW TO GO BACK WITHOUT LOSING IMEI AND HAVING A RELOCKED BOOTLOADER!!!!
Should i Flash B115 First ( Will it give me IMEI) ???
or after B115 should i Flash B108 ( To Get both IMEI & Locked Bootloader) ????????
PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS CLEARLY