Hello. I am having a discusion on a swedish android forum about the Nexus and future official rom updates.
I am trying to tell these couple of guys that if an official eu rom with, lets say swedish languge support is released they will be able to flash that rom on there imported nexuses without any problems.
Am i right or?? Please answer
only google knows
IF there are separete roms for USA models and EU models, there might be a check, if that's the case, you will need to unlock it to allow it to flash a customrom
If there's only 1 version coming for the nexus one, then it might be available in an OTA update
Ok, but isint it the same hardware in the phone they also ship to asia and uk, then it shouldent matter which "official rom" you flash.
I was confused by seeing a new firnware version at huawei website places 5th of august 2016 that ends with C636B320 and if i google that it looks like it could be android 6.0?
There is no version number written on the website:
http://consumer.huawei.com/my/support/products/downloads/detail/ascend-g7-my.htm?id=86353
I tried installing it on my phone but I always get installation failed, maybe because my phone is from a different region..
Anyway would be great if they bring an official android 6 update for our G7!
The firmware you linked to is Lollipop.
Android 6.0 is currently only official in Turkey and China, but we are still waiting for the European version to be released.
Unfortunately, we don't know how long we will need to wait for it, if it is ever released.
Also, you are correct that you are unable to install the update since you are only able to install updates from your own region, or carrier (if your device is branded).
Ok I see, a download link of 6.0 is availible on this site, but will probably not work because of different region..
But I will try it, i'm dowloading it now.
Was it successfull? I am still waiting for this update to be released for european devices.
Good news Honor 8 owners we are giving some of you the chance to help us test out EMUI 5 and Android N on your Honor 8. Sounds great yeah? Just remember this is going to be pre-release software, things may be broken, you may end up struggling to use your phone, but that's all good we want you to help us find & squash the bugs.
So what do you need to do to get the new stuff on your phone? Well that is easy, you install an app, enroll on the project and then towards the end of the month we will be pushing out the OTA to those that have had their applications approved.
So what do you need?
- An Honor 8 (FRD-L09)
- To be based in the UK.
- To have an active SIM card in your phone.
- To be on build number C432B131
- It cannot be bootloader unlocked, it cannot have a custom recovery or be rooted to receive the OTA.
You can get the APK for the BETA app & the guidelines for how to install and enroll here. Once downloaded install it on your phone, when you run the app on your phone you will be prompted to either log into an existing Huawei ID account (the one you use to download EMUI themes will do) or to create a new one, once done you can accept the terms
To enroll on the BETA test you will need to be on build number B131, an OTA to update UK Honor 8 from B120>B131 will be rolling out today, once you are on B131 you can enroll on the BETA test.
Numbers are limited, when we hit the limit of enrolled users that is it. This is a project to help find bugs and issues before the general rollout of future updates for the Honor 8. It is not a general public rollout. We will be hosting discussions here in the forums to discuss bugs etc and to post details about future updates for the BETA.
If you have problems either installing the APK, signing into Huawei ID or enrolling on the BETA please leave the following details below and we will get back to you.
Name:
Country you are using the phone in:
Current Build Number:
Model Number:
Issue:
Update – 18/11/2016
There are two new versions of the Huawei BETA APK have been made available for use in this BETA test for the Honor 8.
During the initial enrollment and rollout phases of the Android N BETA test across Europe a bug became apparent. With the initial version of the app, if a user was to update to Android N and then perform a factory reset, they would be unable to reinstall the app, meaning that they could no longer submit bugs. This bug was due to a slight incompatibility with the app and Android N.
So to solve this issue there are two new versions of the app, one for users running Android M and want to enroll on the BETA and another for users on Android N and who want to submit bug reports or to leave to the BETA project.
Whichever version you have please download the APK from the links below, copy it to your device and then install it using the file manager. These updated apps will overwrite your existing apps. If you are on Android N running the BETA app version V2.1.10 then you do not need to worry, just continue to use the app as you were and update the app once you are on Android N.
As mention there are two versions for you to use.
Beta 2.2.12 - Android N: This can be downloaded from here.
Beta 2.1.12 - Android M: This can be downloaded from here.
Any questions about the updated BETA APKs please leave comments below.
Update - 24/11/2016
Good news, for those users who want to go back to Android 6 (Marshmallow / EMUI 4) the rollback packages are now available for the FRD-L09 and FRD-L19 models, along with the FRD-L09C432B131 firmware for you to restore your Honor 8 to the state it was in before the BETA.
So you may be wondering how all of this works, basically you need to download two things, the rollback package and the Android M firmware. Below are the links for all of the files.
FRD-L09
FRD-L09 Rollback Package - Download from here.
FRD-L09C432B131 Android M Firmware - Download from here.
FRD-L19
FRD-L19 Rollback Package - Download from here.
FRD-L19C432B131 Android M Firmware - Download from here.
The rollback package contains two files, a dload folder containing an update.app and a PDF explaining the process. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE PDF before you start the process, also ensure anything you may need is backed up beforehand as YOUR PHONE WILL BE RESET during this process. To do the rollback you need to extract the contents of the RAR file and move the dload folder onto the SD card on your phone, it cannot be put on the internal memory and the SD card cannot contain any other dload folders, update.app files or update.zip files. Follow the instructions in the PDF about how to flash the rollback firmware and then once the phone has rebooted you will be ready to flash the Android M firmware. Again follow the instructions in the PDF, extracting the dload folder from the compressed folder and moving it to your SD card. Follow the same method as before and your phone after a short period of down time will reboot onto build number C432B131.
Again any queries, questions or comments about any of the process mentioned here please leave a comment below.
Only for Uk?
I'm based in Italy, but i have the International model.
lakko said:
Only for Uk?
I'm based in Italy, but i have the International model.
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This is for UK. Based on Model, it will vary.
Currently the Beta test is conducted for US, UK and Indian Variant.
Hi there. At the moment in Europe the BETA test is only for UK and France. Further countries may come in the following weeks.
lakko said:
Only for Uk?
I'm based in Italy, but i have the International model.
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Tried with build C432B131 but in Germany on FRD-L09 , unfortunately no project to join with my phone here in Germany.
Any hint on when we Germans can join, too? I would really like to contribute.
theorlyowl said:
Tried with build C432B131 but in Germany on FRD-L09 , unfortunately no project to join with my phone here in Germany.
Any hint on when we Germans can join, too? I would really like to contribute.
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Germany should hopefully be starting their BETA in a couple of weeks time. Contact your local Honor team for more info.
Honor UK (Verified) said:
Germany should hopefully be starting their BETA in a couple of weeks time. Contact your local Honor team for more info.
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And Switzerland? I would love to give feedbacks and errorlogs if necessary
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Russia?
How about Greece?
There is no local Honor team (as far as I know) and I hardly even got OTAs back with my old Honor 6.
cvkef said:
How about Greece?
There is no local Honor team (as far as I know) and I hardly even got OTAs back with my old Honor 6.
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Well they have confirmed UK and France, Germany should be coming in weeks other countires in europe: later. We will see.
If you had beta tests previously for devices in Greece I can't see any reason why you would not have now.
Sorry to says this but Switzerland won't be part of the BETA test.
AnDrOiiiD_YT said:
And Switzerland? I would love to give feedbacks and errorlogs if necessary
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Honor UK (Verified) said:
Sorry to says this but Switzerland won't be part of the BETA test.
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Sorry to be a pain in the ass, but will the netherlands be part of the beta test?
What about Slovenia?
How come only certain countries are part of the beta? Why don't you rather do an XDA community beta. I think the feedback would be Great, because XDA community is spread all aroubd the world and has tech savy users that can give valuable feedback.
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Hoping i'm accepted.
Signed up via the beta app yesterday but still pending. In the meantime the accepted user count keeps increasing
malnabokor said:
Well they have confirmed UK and France, Germany should be coming in weeks other countires in europe: later. We will see.
If you had beta tests previously for devices in Greece I can't see any reason why you would not have now.
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I don't think Greece had beta tests previously. With OTAs I meant regular ROM updates.
Hope that Greece will eventually be part of the beta and the update in general.
After all, they say that EMUI 5 aesthetics are inspired by the Aegean Sea. It will be kinda a shame to not roll it out in Greece
https://www.facebook.com/HuaweiEMUI/videos/2079298725544332/
@Honor UK (Verified)
I got some problems to register via the app. Already updated to the latest version. Here are my details.
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Name: fahimx
Country you are using the phone in: Malaysia
Current Build Number: FRD-L09C900B131
Model Number: FRD-L09
Issue: Can't Login the beta app, keep saying login failed. No root, locked bootloader.
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Help me thanks.
MaTiCeK- said:
What about Slovenia?
How come only certain countries are part of the beta? Why don't you rather do an XDA community beta. I think the feedback would be Great, because XDA community is spread all aroubd the world and has tech savy users that can give valuable feedback.
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Its because of the change in models and the changes depending on the carriers, sponsors etc.
Each model will have different update. So XDA beta can't happen unless there is only one variant across the globe.
@Honor UK (Verified)
Hello,
Name: Tarang Kagathara
Country: India
Current Build Number: FRD-L04C567B150
Model Number: FRD-L04
Issue: Can't login in BETA app, when I press "Agree and Login" it says "Login Failed".
Regards,
DigiGoon
vsriram92 said:
Its because of the change in models and the changes depending on the carriers, sponsors etc.
Each model will have different update. So XDA beta can't happen unless there is only one variant across the globe.
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This is bollocks, whole EU has the same model, FRD-L09. It is just easier for them to control the beta experience if they release it in closed of groups in only a few countries, because they can better tailor it to the carriers. But even if the beta isn't customised for local carriers it should work continent-wide, networks are using largely the same frequencies, give or take a few LTE bands.
So I still think, XDA betas could be done, was there enough interest from the manufacturer.
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MaTiCeK- said:
This is bollocks, whole EU has the same model, FRD-L09. It is just easier for them to control the beta experience if they release it in closed of groups in only a few countries, because they can better tailor it to the carriers. But even if the beta isn't customised for local carriers it should work continent-wide, networks are using largely the same frequencies, give or take a few LTE bands.
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You have answer for your question yourself.
Beta is also customized for the carriers and according to local sponsors, Guideliness specific to that region. Its easy to speak about give and take etc... But for implementation, it is not possible.
Hi there,
Looking for a bit of help - I have recently purchased the axon 7 from banggood, chinese model with multi language rom that has no ota and is stuck on 6.0.1 using mifavour4.
I have looked at the different ROMs available and have read a lot of the threads but am still unsure on what my options are, i just want to update to nougat and get ota update and usual playstore etc.
They sell an australian version here and zte australia has the firmware updates to nougat but it says u must have the aus version which is A2017G i think? Mine is _A2017V2.1.1B07, is there any way to install the aus firmware on my device.
I have flashed roms to phones before but am abit stuck as to all the different options and models with the axon 7, if someone could just give me a simple summary of my options and point me in the right direction id be very greatful.
Regards
Tubbs
You could just directly update to B16 nougat using miflash via EDL mode.
Try translating this post,
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=814221&view=findpost&p=62253492
tubbs66 said:
Hi there,
Looking for a bit of help - I have recently purchased the axon 7 from banggood, chinese model with multi language rom that has no ota and is stuck on 6.0.1 using mifavour4.
I have looked at the different ROMs available and have read a lot of the threads but am still unsure on what my options are, i just want to update to nougat and get ota update and usual playstore etc.
They sell an australian version here and zte australia has the firmware updates to nougat but it says u must have the aus version which is A2017G i think? Mine is _A2017V2.1.1B07, is there any way to install the aus firmware on my device.
I have flashed roms to phones before but am abit stuck as to all the different options and models with the axon 7, if someone could just give me a simple summary of my options and point me in the right direction id be very greatful.
Regards
Tubbs
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You don't have to translate anything, go to the 4th category brick repair guide and do the process from where you have EDL (not the disassembly process ofc). There are links for everything there, if you need another zip click on the "MiFlash and Drivers" link which will take you to 4pda, then open each spoiler until you find the zips you want (like A2017_B15_FULL_EDL
tubbs66 said:
Hi there,
Looking for a bit of help - I have recently purchased the axon 7 from banggood, chinese model with multi language rom that has no ota and is stuck on 6.0.1 using mifavour4.
I have looked at the different ROMs available and have read a lot of the threads but am still unsure on what my options are, i just want to update to nougat and get ota update and usual playstore etc.
They sell an australian version here and zte australia has the firmware updates to nougat but it says u must have the aus version which is A2017G i think? Mine is _A2017V2.1.1B07, is there any way to install the aus firmware on my device.
I have flashed roms to phones before but am abit stuck as to all the different options and models with the axon 7, if someone could just give me a simple summary of my options and point me in the right direction id be very greatful.
Regards
Tubbs
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My suggestion is unlock bootloader with Axon7Tool and install A2017U firmware. You will like your phone than Chinese ROM
I need a global ROM for this device I just picked up. Currently, I am in Cambodia but travel the globe. Please if you can help me by sharing a link to official software only that I will need to upgrade this device. My device is on Android 8.0, and it will not OTA upgrade to PIE.
edit: I figured out my issue, my device has a custom ROM, so I need to figure out which version of official software I can use to flash my phone.