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New UI language pack without root

Hi!
After my P8lite was stolen I've bought another one. Both devices are ALE-L21 and use the B185 build. However, I've found out that the new phone doesn't support as much languages (both for the interface and the keybord) as the previous one, including Swedish which I want to use.
Any suggestions how to install another language pack?
Thanks in advance!

Install as local update a Swedish firmware.
It worked here in Italy for missing italian language.

ItalianWolf said:
Install as local update a Swedish firmware.
It worked here in Italy for missing italian language.
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How do you do that, please?

inferio said:
How do you do that, please?
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download a "standard" firmware, unzip, put in dload folder (on internal memory or sd card) from updater do a local update.
What firmware have you now?

ItalianWolf said:
download a "standard" firmware, unzip, put in dload folder (on internal memory or sd card) from updater do a local update.
What firmware have you now?
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It is ALE-L21POLC150B185.
I have found some suitable firmware. However, would I need to do a factory reset?

inferio said:
It is ALE-L21POLC150B185.
I have found some suitable firmware. However, would I need to do a factory reset?
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No, but you can do it after if there's any problem.
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firmware must be same or later version.

ItalianWolf said:
No, but you can do it after if there's any problem.
Edit:
firmware must be same or later version.
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I did what you suggested. Downloaded build ALE-L21C432B188, loaded it to the memory card and ran "local update". After the phone restarted and "installed" the update, nothing happened! I'm just still stuck with the original firmware with no changes.
Any suggestions? Is it that maybe the builds are not compatible with each other for some reason (I can't find any other local update packs though)? Should I do a downgrade first then (if it's possible without a factory reset)?

inferio said:
I did what you suggested. Downloaded build ALE-L21C432B188, loaded it to the memory card and ran "local update". After the phone restarted and "installed" the update, nothing happened! I'm just still stuck with the original firmware with no changes.
Any suggestions? Is it that maybe some the builds are not compatible with each other for some reason? (I can't find any other local update packs though)
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You need ALE-L21POLC150Bxxx where xxx is 185 (the same) or upper (newer).
B188 it's not a full update, try with C432B170 or C432B171; if it's present a folder named cust or custom do it first (rename folder dload and do a local update )

ItalianWolf said:
You need ALE-L21POLC150Bxxx where xxx is 185 (the same) or upper (newer).
B188 it's not a full update, try with C432B170 or C432B171; if it's present a folder named cust or custom do it first (rename folder dload and do a local update )
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Using a ALE-L21POLC150Bxxx build probably wouldn't solve my problem because it looks like it is a Polish version without the Swedish language option.
Do you think C432B170 would work for me without factory reset (because it is a downgrade)?

ZTE Axon 7 Rom version

I just bought ZTE Axon 7 from china and it came with ZTE_A2017V1.0.0.B07.0 build number. What kind of ROM is this? I read about "U" ot "G" versions, but i have never seen the "V" mentioned anywhere. Is there any updates for this ROM, is it rootable?

Markovo said:
I just bought ZTE Axon 7 from china and it came with ZTE_A2017V1.0.0.B07.0 build number. What kind of ROM is this? I read about "U" ot "G" versions, but i have never seen the "V" mentioned anywhere. Is there any updates for this ROM, is it rootable?
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The V is not the model number. V as in Version of the ROM.
ZTE A2017 V(ersion)1.0.0.B07.0
A2017 is the Chinese model, A2017G is the Global/Europe model, A2017U is the North American model.

xtermmin said:
The V is not the model number. V as in Version of the ROM.
ZTE A2017 V(ersion)1.0.0.B07.0
A2017 is the Chinese model, A2017G is the Global/Europe model, A2017U is the North American model.
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So anything stated that works (rooting, unlocking, etc.) with A2017 (not A2017G, A2017U) will work with this one?

Markovo said:
So anything stated that works (rooting, unlocking, etc.) with A2017 (not A2017G, A2017U) will work with this one?
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I also received an A2017 Axon with B07 system release... with MiFavor 4.0
I just retrieved B13 from the china ZTE site, unzipped it in my SD Card at root level, and tried to make a system update from the SD Card... at this time with no success : just got the message :
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Supported API : 3
Sorry, you can't sdcard upgrade"
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as most of the android screen is in chinese, I am wondering if I have not used the wrong option? (I used the option line starting with "sdcard" among chinese characters...)

aerofly14 said:
I also received an A2017 Axon with B07 system release... with MiFavor 4.0
I just retrieved B13 from the china ZTE site, unzipped it in my SD Card at root level, and tried to make a system update from the SD Card... at this time with no success : just got the message :
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Supported API : 3
Sorry, you can't sdcard upgrade"
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as most of the android screen is in chinese, I am wondering if I have not used the wrong option? (I used the option line starting with "sdcard" among chinese characters...)
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Enable Developer Options and toggle on "OEM Unlocking". Even if you aren't going to be unlocking, it apparently needs to be turned on if you want to flash via sdcard.

xtermmin said:
Enable Developer Options and toggle on "OEM Unlocking". Even if you aren't going to be unlocking, it apparently needs to be turned on if you want to flash via sdcard.
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Thanks xtermmin! I thought I had done that through the "Android devices manager" (my translation of the ZTE French translation) being authorised to lock a device or erase the data... but apparently this is not the solution...
It seems that I cannot find this Developer Options in any menu... and thus cannot toggle the "OEM unlocking"...
I have an option called "self Protection" , would it be it?

aerofly14 said:
Thanks xtermmin! I thought I had done that through the "Android devices manager" (my translation of the ZTE French translation) being authorised to lock a device or erase the data... but apparently this is not the solution...
It seems that I cannot find this Developer Options in any menu... and thus cannot toggle the "OEM unlocking"...
I have an option called "self Protection" , would it be it?
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To enable Developer Options: Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number a bunch of times

If you don't know how to enable the developer options you should wait and read carefully all the stuff here about rooting and BL Unlock. Im sorry, but it sounds like you don't know what you are doing. Just be warned

aerofly14 said:
I also received an A2017 Axon with B07 system release... with MiFavor 4.0
I just retrieved B13 from the china ZTE site, unzipped it in my SD Card at root level, and tried to make a system update from the SD Card... at this time with no success : just got the message :
QUOTE
Supported API : 3
Sorry, you can't sdcard upgrade"
UNQUOTE
as most of the android screen is in chinese, I am wondering if I have not used the wrong option? (I used the option line starting with "sdcard" among chinese characters...)
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Can you upload the B13 version on some sharing platform (like WeTransfer for example). I would really love to give it a try!

xtermmin said:
To enable Developer OptionsSettings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number a bunch of times
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Excellent thank you! I was able to go into this mode, and get the authorisation for the upgrade from the SD card.
I have unzipped the B13 package, including the update.zip file as well, at the root level of the SD card, but when I select to upgrade from the SD Card, I am shown the directory of that SD Card, which shows only 2 subdirectories coming from update.zip :Meta-Inf and Cache... the various files coming from update.zip are not visible...
When I select the SD Card directory itself I get "installation aborted".
Would you mind giving me some hint (I brewse through the forum, and nobody explains the process in details...)... I am not a developer but owning a chinese Axon, I suppose that no update will come through OTA... (previously I had a ZTE Blade S6 and had no other choice than to upgrade from the SD Card, and this was much easier than on this Axon 7)
Thanks a lot!
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Diplodocus123 said:
If you don't know how to enable the developer options you should wait and read carefully all the stuff here about rooting and BL Unlock. Im sorry, but it sounds like you don't know what you are doing. Just be warned
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You are right! I am not a developer , and I am not trying to root, just trying to upgrade to B13 from the vendor's site , like I did on my previous ZTE Blade S6... it just appears that it is less simple to upgrade the Axon7 than the Blade S6... knowing that Blade S6 was fully in English while Axon 7 still uses Chinese...
Thanks for your suggestions , I have gone through the forum, but detailed operations are not described...

aerofly14 said:
Excellent thank you! I was able to go into this mode, and get the authorisation for the upgrade from the SD card.
I have unzipped the B13 package, including the update.zip file as well, at the root level of the SD card, but when I select to upgrade from the SD Card, I am shown the directory of that SD Card, which shows only 2 subdirectories coming from update.zip :Meta-Inf and Cache... the various files coming from update.zip are not visible...
When I select the SD Card directory itself I get "installation aborted".
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Don't unzip the update.zip file. Flash it.

Just installed the B13 update and suddenly the phone wants a password to start!? I never had a password before the update. Wtf!

xtermmin said:
Don't unzip the update.zip file. Flash it.
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Thanks a lot, it worked fine... but at the reboot the phone asks for a password..., which is not my usual password...
I suppose this is a developer's password?

No, you just need to wipe data...
ZTE encrypts the system and data partitions, for the Axon 7, on boot but it seems to not follow through when you upgrade the entire rom.
OTA's are fine but complete rom upgrade requires you to go to recovery and wipe data...

Markovo said:
Just installed the B13 update and suddenly the phone wants a password to start!? I never had a password before the update. Wtf!
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Same problem for me : B13 is correcctly installed but boot requires a password to activate Android...
1/ I have requested this password via the vendor on Aliexpress... otherwise will ask ZTE directly
2/ I saw on this forum that someone advises to do a factory recovery, but I suppose this means going back to the previous ZTE release?

ultramag69 said:
No, you just need to wipe data...
ZTE encrypts the system and data partitions, for the Axon 7, on boot but it seems to not follow through when you upgrade the entire rom.
OTA's are fine but complete rom upgrade requires you to go to recovery and wipe data...
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Good! I was thus able to start my Axon A2017 under B13, thank you!!
I already see a number of improvements , however this version provides android without any Google app... that I will need to reinstall...

ultramag69 said:
No, you just need to wipe data...
ZTE encrypts the system and data partitions, for the Axon 7, on boot but it seems to not follow through when you upgrade the entire rom.
OTA's are fine but complete rom upgrade requires you to go to recovery and wipe data...
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I did a hard reset and that fixed the password problem for me.
The B13 version did has some improvements, but is it rootable?

aerofly14 said:
Good! I was thus able to start my Axon A2017 under B13, thank you!!
I already see a number of improvements , however this version provides android without any Google app... that I will need to reinstall...
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Use ZTE market to install gmail, google play store and google play services (you can install others too but these 3 are needed). Search for google installer on ZTE market.
Once these 3 are installed go to apps, Mi-Assisstant and then autorun, make all 3 autorun and you shoulld be good to go. Log into playstore 1st and update everything. When you try to go to gmail it will probably try to upgrade google play sertvices. Let it. If you have issues then keep trying, may take up to an hour , it's just not registered on google yet.
Cheers...

ultramag69 said:
Use ZTE market to install gmail, google play store and google play services (you can install others too but these 3 are needed). Search for google installer on ZTE market.
Once these 3 are installed go to apps, Mi-Assisstant and then autorun, make all 3 autorun and you shoulld be good to go. Log into playstore 1st and update everything. When you try to go to gmail it will probably try to upgrade google play sertvices. Let it. If you have issues then keep trying, may take up to an hour , it's just not registered on google yet.
Cheers...
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Did this exactly (except that I did not use ZTE market but another place) and it works excellently... many thanks!!!

aerofly14 said:
Did this exactly (except that I did not use ZTE market but another place) and it works excellently... many thanks!!!
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Hi
Just received my phone in Chines version as well, trying to install Google via ZTE Market but no luck.
What exactly you did to install them?
Many thanks!

GRA-UL00C470B192 - can i update to marshmallow?

Hi everyone,
Model number: GRA-UL00
Build number: GRA-UL00C470B192
Country Australia - phone unlocked.
EMUI 3.1
I have just updated to the above firmware via firmware finder.
Is there a firmware that will give me marshmallow - as currently lollipop?
Appreciate any help
Cheers

smokiedawson said:
Build number: GRA-UL00C470B192
Country Australia - phone unlocked.
I have just updated to the above firmware via firmware finder.
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This firmware is apparently dated 2017.06.07 (in other words, apparently the very latest) - but what date is mentioned in your phone's Settings > About phone > Android security patch level?
smokiedawson said:
Is there a firmware that will give me marshmallow - as currently lollipop?
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Yes, first download & install C470B200 for GRA-UL00 from the Huawei/Australia site: http://consumer.huawei.com/au/support/mobile-phones/p8-au-sup.htm
Direct download link (1.67Gb): http://download-c1.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=79564&siteCode=au
Backup your phone - texts, contacts, personal files, photos, music, videos, etc as applicable.
Unzip the downloaded file & copy the resulting single large file (possibly Update.app) to the phone's external microSD card. Disconnect phone from PC, then go to Settings > Update > Update from SD card (or something similar).
This is still only Lollipop, but once on B200 one can usually safely update to Marshmallow directly.
Once the update is complete & you check the phone functions normally, confirm that the end of the build number (in Settings > About phone) now has B200. You should also delete the large update file from the SD card. Check if there are any newer updates via OTA, using Settings > Update > Check for updates.
If there are no new updates found via the above method, check with Firmware Finder. Are there any offered? If yes, it should be a Marshmallow one (if none offered, let us know). Download the latest FULL update file (not the OTA), unzip it to Update.app & copy this to a folder named 'dload' on your external microSD card (if this folder doesn't exist, manually create it). Disconnect phone from PC, then use the phone's dialler to type *#*#2846579#*#* to access the Project Menu. Finally select 4. Software Upgrade > 1. SDCard Upgrade.
From now on, you'll need to use this dload-dialler method to install newer updates.

Wow that is awesome reply, thanks so much, I'll give a shot tomorrow and let you know. Cheers

Hi, the security patch level is 5 may 2017.
I have downloaded the file and put onto sd card. It was the update.app file that was extracted. It was in a folder called dload but just copy pasted the update.app file.
I try to do local update and it cant find it. Says...unable to find update package. Please download the package and copy to your sd card or the /dload directory in your internal storage.
Not sure what to do, i have just over 4gb on phone storage avail, should i do the /dload update?
GaT7 said:
This firmware is apparently dated 2017.06.07 (in other words, apparently the very latest) - but what date is mentioned in your phone's Settings > About phone > Android security patch level?
Yes, first download & install C470B200 for GRA-UL00 from the Huawei/Australia site: http://consumer.huawei.com/au/support/mobile-phones/p8-au-sup.htm
Direct download link (1.67Gb): http://download-c1.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=79564&siteCode=au
Backup your phone - texts, contacts, personal files, photos, music, videos, etc as applicable.
Unzip the downloaded file & copy the resulting single large file (possibly Update.app) to the phone's external microSD card. Disconnect phone from PC, then go to Settings > Update > Update from SD card (or something similar).
This is still only Lollipop, but once on B200 one can usually safely update to Marshmallow directly.
Once the update is complete & you check the phone functions normally, confirm that the end of the build number (in Settings > About phone) now has B200. You should also delete the large update file from the SD card. Check if there are any newer updates via OTA, using Settings > Update > Check for updates.
If there are no new updates found via the above method, check with Firmware Finder. Are there any offered? If yes, it should be a Marshmallow one (if none offered, let us know). Download the latest FULL update file (not the OTA), unzip it to Update.app & copy this to a folder named 'dload' on your external microSD card (if this folder doesn't exist, manually create it). Disconnect phone from PC, then use the phone's dialler to type *#*#2846579#*#* to access the Project Menu. Finally select 4. Software Upgrade > 1. SDCard Upgrade.
From now on, you'll need to use this dload-dialler method to install newer updates.
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smokiedawson said:
Hi, the security patch level is 5 may 2017.
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Ok, so that's like the latest anyway. Just wondering if you really need this one which is dated more than a year ago.
smokiedawson said:
I have downloaded the file and put onto sd card. It was the update.app file that was extracted. It was in a folder called dload but just copy pasted the update.app file.........should i do the /dload update?
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Yes, if you've already copied it, manually create a folder called d'load on the SD card & cut+paste it into this folder. Then try again.

Restarted phone, tried local update - its doing it now
smokiedawson said:
Hi, the security patch level is 5 may 2017.
I have downloaded the file and put onto sd card. It was the update.app file that was extracted. It was in a folder called dload but just copy pasted the update.app file.
I try to do local update and it cant find it. Says...unable to find update package. Please download the package and copy to your sd card or the /dload directory in your internal storage.
Not sure what to do, i have just over 4gb on phone storage avail, should i do the /dload update?
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Have updated all good - now showing GRA-UL00C470B200
Cannot find any updates for either of the methods suggested to take it any further towards marshmallow.
smokiedawson said:
Hi, the security patch level is 5 may 2017.
I have downloaded the file and put onto sd card. It was the update.app file that was extracted. It was in a folder called dload but just copy pasted the update.app file.
I try to do local update and it cant find it. Says...unable to find update package. Please download the package and copy to your sd card or the /dload directory in your internal storage.
Not sure what to do, i have just over 4gb on phone storage avail, should i do the /dload update?
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Hi, I'm in NZ with a GRA-L09. Your problem I think is you need to debrand your phone to an open market version.
(For the L09 that is C432) I was stuck like you are waiting for local carriers to provide updates but they'd rather sell you a new phone. The guide on here hopefully apples to the UL00 too. Only word of caution would be too check the carrier bands are compatible.
Edit: looks like C185 is open version but I could be wrong, latest is B390.
Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-L09

thanks wbrambley, I think i will leave like it is. probably sell it soon i reckon. It is open branded, bought outright. Not and never locked to any network.
Cheers for all help guys.
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Hi, I'm in NZ with a GRA-L09. Your problem I think is you need to debrand your phone to an open market version.
(For the L09 that is C432) I was stuck like you are waiting for local carriers to provide updates but they'd rather sell you a new phone. The guide on here hopefully apples to the UL00 too. Only word of caution would be too check the carrier bands are compatible.
Edit: looks like C185 is open version but I could be wrong, latest is B390.
Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-L09
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smokiedawson said:
Have updated all good - now showing GRA-UL00C470B200
Cannot find any updates for either of the methods suggested to take it any further towards marshmallow.
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Ok, don't worry, That's why I mentioned in an earlier post, "if none offered, let us know".
What you need to install next is a Marshmallow C636 build (Southern Pacific region) - note that here you are moving from C470, which is not normally recommended. But it'll work fine as the region (SP) is identical (only the Cxxx code changes), & also as confirmed by namaiki in this forum thread (view last couple of posts).
For further confirmation, also view attached screenshot below from the download source.
Delete the B200 update file in the dload folder.
Direct, full download for GRA-UL00 C636B361 (Marshmallow): http://download-c1.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=91443&siteCode=sg
Here, as it's going to be a 'forced' update, follow the dload-dialler method to install as mentioned in post #2.
Once it completes, check for an OTA update (Settings > Update > Check for update). If nothing, you can proceed to install the latest found by Firmware Finder (FF), which is C636B372 (confirm for yourself in FF).
Delete the B361 update file in the dload folder.
Direct, full download for GRA-UL00 C636B372: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G985/g104/v88000/f1/full/update.zip
Again, use the dload-dialler method to install. After completion, can you confirm the security patch level date - it should be June 2017.

ok, so have done the first update B361 - it actually started upgrade for a while, then said incompatability with customization information. Please download the correct update package - reboot.
So I rebooted, phone was completely wiped (no dramas), and set it up again. Couldn't do australia, so chose usa over english UK.
Now it shows following:
Model Number: GRACE
Build Number: GRA - C900B361
EMUI version EMUII 4.0.1
Android Version 6.0
Android Security patch level Juni 1 2016
I have noticed that right down the bottom of that screen it used to have a custom version (numbers and letters).
It's not there anymore.
Anyways i will try for the next update you mentioned now.

All good - did the update B372. I assume all is ok. model number GRACE
Build Number GRA-C900B372 (why does it not show the UL00?
EMUI 4.0.3
Android Version 6.0
Android security patch level July 1, 2017
Think it all seems good. Any chance of Nougat lol ?? Just kidding.
Cheers for all help, much appreciated. Not sure if anymore to do now, seem fine.
GaT7 said:
Ok, don't worry, That's why I mentioned in an earlier post, "if none offered, let us know".
What you need to install next is a Marshmallow C636 build (Southern Pacific region) - note that here you are moving from C470, which is not normally recommended. But it'll work fine as the region (SP) is identical (only the Cxxx code changes), & also as confirmed by namaiki in this forum thread (view last couple of posts).
For further confirmation, also view attached screenshot below from the download source.
Delete the B200 update file in the dload folder.
Direct, full download for GRA-UL00 C636B361 (Marshmallow): http://download-c1.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=91443&siteCode=sg
Here, as it's going to be a 'forced' update, follow the dload-dialler method to install as mentioned in post #2.
Once it completes, check for an OTA update (Settings > Update > Check for update). If nothing, you can proceed to install the latest found by Firmware Finder (FF), which is C636B372 (confirm for yourself in FF).
Delete the B361 update file in the dload folder.
Direct, full download for GRA-UL00 C636B372: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G985/g104/v88000/f1/full/update.zip
Again, use the dload-dialler method to install. After completion, can you confirm the security patch level date - it should be June 2017.
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Only other thing is when setting up, no mention of australia. Can only choose English (UK) or English (US). Then amongst the next selections is no australia etc. Any ideas?

Righto - lots of issues now. cant sign into google or anything at all actually. for example, trying to sign into google - just goes in a loop to sign in. cant even get past the next button.
Other stuff crashing. bluetooth doesnt seem to be working.
Should I somehow go back to another version?

Sorry to hear about the issues. Just goes to show that sometimes what works for one doesn't always work for everyone else (this is rare though it would appear).
The changes you see in 'About phone' is because you installed a different Cxxx build.
Revert to the working B361 update by reinstalling it via the dload-dialler method.
So replace the B372 update file with B361 & run the update steps.
If all works well (apart from the visual changes), only attempt OTA updates from now. In other words, don't use FF to find & install updates.

That's ok, it happens. My problem is I can't even get my pc to show the sd card now to put the update file on. All I get is GRACE showing in my pc, and I open that, there is no files. Can't copy paste or anything, or even create new folder, very weird. This is via usb cable.
Trying to find a adapter for the micro sd card.
Any thoughts, sorry to be a pest.
GaT7 said:
Sorry to hear about the issues. Just goes to show that sometimes what works for one doesn't always work for everyone else (this is rare though it would appear).
The changes you see in 'About phone' is because you installed a different Cxxx build.
Revert to the working B361 update by reinstalling it via the dload-dialler method.
So replace the B372 update file with B361 & run the update steps.
If all works well (apart from the visual changes), only attempt OTA updates from now. In other words, don't use FF to find & install updates.
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Yeah, sometimes it happens to me as well - try disconnecting & reconnecting. Otherwise the adapter (or cardreader) method should work.

ok, so finally got the file to sd card, and installed via dialler GRA-UL00 C636B361 (Marshmallow). All working good.
still a bit confused as to why it shows in about phone GRA-C900B361 and not the UL00 part.
As android security patch is now 2016, should i go back to GRA-UL00C470B200.
I wanted really to update this phone to sell it, but not sure if it is still same region south pacific/asia etc. Sorry for all the dumb questions, still learning.
Cheers
GaT7 said:
Yeah, sometimes it happens to me as well - try disconnecting & reconnecting. Otherwise the adapter (or cardreader) method should work.
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I know you said not to use firmware finder etc, just had a look out of curiosity, and attached image is showing - worth a try or not?
smokiedawson said:
ok, so finally got the file to sd card, and installed via dialler GRA-UL00 C636B361 (Marshmallow). All working good.
still a bit confused as to why it shows in about phone GRA-C900B361 and not the UL00 part.
As android security patch is now 2016, should i go back to GRA-UL00C470B200.
I wanted really to update this phone to sell it, but not sure if it is still same region south pacific/asia etc. Sorry for all the dumb questions, still learning.
Cheers
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smokiedawson said:
ok, so finally got the file to sd card, and installed via dialler GRA-UL00 C636B361 (Marshmallow). All working good.
still a bit confused as to why it shows in about phone GRA-C900B361 and not the UL00 part.
As android security patch is now 2016, should i go back to GRA-UL00C470B200.
I wanted really to update this phone to sell it, but not sure if it is still same region south pacific/asia etc. Sorry for all the dumb questions, still learning.
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It shows the C900 'cause you have flashed a rom with different CUST partition from the original one. This is the reason why you are having those bugs. My advice for you is to extract the CUST image from GRA-UL00C636B361 with HuaweI Update extarctor and flash It in fastboot with the command "fastboot flash cust CUST.IMG".

[GUIDE] [NO ROOT] Manually update firmware from update.zip

Tested on non-rooted KIW-L22 Indian version. Using this method successfully updated from B370 to B381. For manually update your firmware without root just follow the instructions........
1. Download and install Firmware Finder from play store.
2. Open Firmware Finder. Click on menu or swipe left ? edge to right. Click on settings and check "use proxy for install". Now wait for sometimes for downloading the proxy apps.
3. After downloading proxy apk, install it and open. Now close it.
4. Open Firmware Finder. Click on refresh icon at lower right ? corner. You will find various package for your device. (My base firmware was B370 so I clicked on B381. Coz it was latest firmware for my device.). Now click on the latest package depending on your base firmware and download it.
5. When download finished go to phone settings. If you're using WiFi network then go to the WiFi and click and hold on the connected network name. And click forgot network. Now again click on that network name and connect. It will asks for password. Enter your password then click on advanced options. And type port : 8080, server : localhost. After typing click on connect.
If you are using mobile network then go to the phone settings and click on more. Then click on mobile network>access point names. Now edit into your apn and type localhost in Proxy and 8080 in Port. Save the apn.
6. Open Firmware Finder. Click on refresh icon and click on the package name which you have downloaded. Then click on "Send firmware to updater". Wait, till Firmware Finder Proxy opens.
7. Now minimize everything. GO to phone settings, scroll down and touch on "UPDATE". You'll see a new firmware package available for your device. Just click on QUICK UPDATE and download. Wait for 10 - 15 seconds, then pause the download.
8. Now open file manager and go to the internal storage. Scroll down and open HWFF >null. You'll find "update.zip" file here. Copy it and go back. Scroll down to HwOUC folder. Open the folder, you'll find another folder in it which starts with some digit. Open it and paste the copied update.zip file here. (there are already a update.zip file in it, during paste it shows do you want to replace? Just click yes).
9. Go to phone settings. Scroll down and open UPDATE. THEN resume download. It will show 100%. Reboot your device and update.
Press thanks button if I help you..........

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Thanks for the guide . This works perfectly in my L24 and L22 . Though this is an old one , i was thankful for ue efforts to help those newbies. +1

gopinaidu77 said:
Thanks for the guide . This works perfectly in my L24 and L22 . Though this is an old one , i was thankful for ue efforts to help those newbies. +1
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Yeah, it's old one. It's for newbie, who doesn't know too much about adb, bootloader unlocked

rajibie said:
Yeah, it's old one. It's for newbie, who doesn't know too much about adb, bootloader unlocked
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But todays otas never involve anything with otp , they have dual verification, one with updater app and then recovery verifies the data given by updater ,later followed by installation

i wanna ask, what happens if the Cust i'm about to flash doesn't match with the current one?

kychesnko said:
i wanna ask, what happens if the Cust i'm about to flash doesn't match with the current one?
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It will fail.

I know this post is a year old, and thanks for your effort. If an update, even older one is available though, wouldn't it eventually be pushed to the update app on a stock phone without doing this? I ask because I just got my husband's L24 factory reset on B331 and it then received a D003 cust ota update.... though it is dated from 2016.
Cheers.

Security update rollback [P8]

Hello people !
I have just one question about my Huawei P8 , becouse my phone was auto updated few weeks ago ( Google security update)
My build number is B397 and i have got Marshmallow 6.0 ( EMUI 4.0.3 now ) . . How to rollback to 4.0 EMUI ( i had that before )?
Please write steps
Thank you for answer,

Why do you want to go back?
Do you remember the build number (B???) for EMUI 4.0? You must know this, otherwise there'll be lots of trial & error.
What is your full 'Build number' in Settings > About phone? It'll be in this format or similar for a P8: GRA-xxxxCxxxBxxx.
If you have a GRA-L09C432 build, you should consider installing B398 as it's the latest: [Firmware] GRA-L09C432B398 firmware available through Firmware Finder

GaT7 said:
Why do you want to go back?
Do you remember the build number (B???) for EMUI 4.0? You must know this, otherwise there'll be lots of trial & error.
What is your full 'Build number' in Settings > About phone? It'll be in this format or similar for a P8: GRA-xxxxCxxxBxxx.
If you have a GRA-L09C432 build, you should consider installing B398 as it's the latest: [Firmware] GRA-L09C432B398 firmware available through Firmware Finder
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I have got now GRA- L09C432B397 , but what i had before i dont remember All what i know is build number of January google security patch : GRA-L09C432B391 , Hope thats enought .

Trza33 said:
I have got now GRA- L09C432B397 , but what i had before i dont remember All what i know is build number of January google security patch : GRA-L09C432B391 , Hope thats enought .
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Ok, that's enough, but not guaranteed to get you back to EMUI 4.0 - worth a try anyway if you don't know for sure.
You can get B391 for your build number from this thread (install instructions lower down main post): [Firmware] Huawei P8 B391 - GRA-L09C432/GRA-UL10C432 (OTA/FULL) (2016-12-26), or better use the link below as that thread has many links & you could download the wrong one by mistake:
FULL update (1.64Gb): http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G985/g104/v71319/f1/full/update.zip
Also, do a thorough backup before applying the update - this is for safety only (Huawei's free HiSuite works well for me).
NOTE: It's important that your phone is not-network branded for the above to install safely. If it's network-branded, during bootup the network's logo will display, & there may be network-related apps installed (also known as 'bloatware'). If yes, then do not install the above. Let us know & we'll try to find the correct one from your network (by the way, & to answer your pm, this has nothing to do with turning off / on your WiFi/4G connection or other mobile network. Network-branded only means the installed firmware is 'branded' by the network).
EDIT: Sorry, from the screenshot posted by the op (DrunphO) in the above thread, this update will get you back to EMUI 4.0.1
Never mind, even last year's B370 (June2016) had EMUI 4.0.1: Huawei P8 Official Marshmallow 6.0 [EMUI4.0.1] GRA-L09C B370 Eur Full [no wipe], so B391 should do

GaT7 said:
Ok, that's enough, but not guaranteed to get you back to EMUI 4.0 - worth a try anyway if you don't know for sure.
You can get B391 for your build number from this thread (install instructions lower down main post): [Firmware] Huawei P8 B391 - GRA-L09C432/GRA-UL10C432 (OTA/FULL) (2016-12-26), or better use the link below as that thread has many links & you could download the wrong one by mistake:
FULL update (1.64Gb): http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G985/g104/v71319/f1/full/update.zip
Also, do a thorough backup before applying the update - this is for safety only (Huawei's free HiSuite works well for me).
NOTE: It's important that your phone is not-network branded for the above to install safely. If it's network-branded, during bootup the network's logo will display, & there may be network-related apps installed (also known as 'bloatware'). If yes, then do not install the above. Let us know & we'll try to find the correct one from your network (by the way, & to answer your pm, this has nothing to do with turning off / on your 4G or other mobile network. Network-branded only means the installed firmware is branded by the network).
EDIT: Sorry, from the screenshot posted by the op (DrunphO) in the above thread, this update will get you back to EMUI 4.0.1
Never mind, even last year's B370 (June2016) had EMUI 4.0.1: Huawei P8 Official Marshmallow 6.0 [EMUI4.0.1] GRA-L09C B370 Eur Full [no wipe], so B391 should do
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Can u explain where should i put this folder in my phone ?
I connected phone to PC , now i only need to know where to put folder Than should i go to settings > Phone updates and install this package right ?
By things network branded u meant that i need to turn off every connection of phone with nettworks life wifi / 4G ?

Trza33 said:
Can u explain where should i put this folder in my phone ?
I connected phone to PC , now i only need to know where to put folder Than should i go to settings > Phone updates and install this package right ?
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Full install instructions are in the B391 thread I linked to.
Trza33 said:
By things network branded u meant that i need to turn off every connection of phone with nettworks life wifi / 4G ?
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No, please see my edited post about this.

GaT7 said:
Full install instructions are in the B391 thread I linked to.
No, please see my edited post about this.
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Problem is that i dont know what u mean , im not English-speaking man

Trza33 said:
Problem is that i dont know what u mean , im not English-speaking man
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Ok, here's an install guide for you:
1. Before any update/rollback, make a thorough phone backup if necessary & for safety reasons. I use Huawei's free HiSuite PC program for this
2. Ensure your phone has at least 50% battery remaining
3. Download the FULL version zipped update file using your computer or similar system (preferred)
4. Unzip the downloaded file to Update.app & copy this Update.app file only to your external microSD card/dload folder (create a new folder called dload in the root of the microSD card if it doesn't already exist)
5. Disconnect the phone from your computer
6. Using your phone's dialler, enter *#*#2846579#*#* to access the ProjectMenu
7. Go to Software Upgrade > SDCard Upgrade and confirm the update installation
8. Wait for the phone to update & reboot itself automatically - do not interrupt the process or switch-off the phone during this time.
About 'network-branded' - this has nothing to do with switching on/off your mobile data/WiFi connection, so do not do this. It only means the installed firmware on your phone is 'branded' (specially made) by the mobile network company you bought the phone from.
What country are you from by the way, & your mother tongue (language)?

GaT7 said:
Ok, here's an install guide for you:
1. Before any update/rollback, make a thorough phone backup if necessary & for safety reasons. I use Huawei's free HiSuite PC program for this
2. Ensure your phone has at least 50% battery remaining
3. Download the FULL version zipped update file using your computer or similar system (preferred)
4. Unzip the downloaded file to Update.app & copy this Update.app file only to your external microSD card/dload folder (create a new folder called dload in the root of the microSD card if it doesn't already exist)
5. Disconnect the phone from your computer
6. Using your phone's dialler, enter *#*#2846579#*#* to access the ProjectMenu
7. Go to Software Upgrade > SDCard Upgrade and confirm the update installation
8. Wait for the phone to update & reboot itself automatically - do not interrupt the process or switch-off the phone during this time.
About 'network-branded' - this has nothing to do with switching on/off your mobile data/WiFi connection, so do not do this. It only means the installed firmware on your phone is 'branded' (specially made) by the mobile network company you bought the phone from.
What country are you from by the way, & your mother tongue (language)?
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Well , im from Slovenia - slovenian . I know that i am good in english but - Nettwork-Braneded is new fore me since im not expert in phones in other languagues

Doesnt work

GaT7 said:
Ok, here's an install guide for you:
1. Before any update/rollback, make a thorough phone backup if necessary & for safety reasons. I use Huawei's free HiSuite PC program for this
2. Ensure your phone has at least 50% battery remaining
3. Download the FULL version zipped update file using your computer or similar system (preferred)
4. Unzip the downloaded file to Update.app & copy this Update.app file only to your external microSD card/dload folder (create a new folder called dload in the root of the microSD card if it doesn't already exist)
5. Disconnect the phone from your computer
6. Using your phone's dialler, enter *#*#2846579#*#* to access the ProjectMenu
7. Go to Software Upgrade > SDCard Upgrade and confirm the update installation
8. Wait for the phone to update & reboot itself automatically - do not interrupt the process or switch-off the phone during this time.
About 'network-branded' - this has nothing to do with switching on/off your mobile data/WiFi connection, so do not do this. It only means the installed firmware on your phone is 'branded' (specially made) by the mobile network company you bought the phone from.
What country are you from by the way, & your mother tongue (language)?
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Dude , when i try it says Warning : no upgrade file
I got 2 files when i extract the folder : http://prntscr.com/g3l1tj , should i put both in dload ? I only put Update.app

Trza33 said:
Dude , when i try it says Warning : no upgrade file
I got 2 files when i extract the folder : http://prntscr.com/g3l1tj , should i put both in dload ? I only put Update.app
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As I mentioned in step 4, have you copied the Update.app file to the correct path: microSD card/dload folder? (It really doesn't make any difference if you also include the Meta-inf folder, but it's not required.)
Also, make sure to disconnect the USB cable connected to the computer before running the update.
If you've done all the above correctly, & it still doesn't work, your download or Update.app file could be corrupt - check the MD5 checksum value of these files.
Untouched, zipped B391 download MD5 should be: 6B2CBEFAB63B1D9068083B3C29FD0B52
Unzipped to Update.app file only MD5 should be: 0263F76F12699B93F98FEAEB5479DE94
Use the free HashTab to check their MD5 values. If you need to know how to use, here's a simple tutorial: HashTab verifies the integrity of your downloads
If the MD5 values don't match exactly, do not try installing again as you'll get the same problem or a corrupt install/bricked phone.
Instead, download the B391 update again from the link I provided & check their MD5 values as applicable - if they match exactly, try to install again using the same method.

GaT7 said:
As I mentioned in step 4, have you copied the Update.app file to the correct path: microSD card/dload folder? (It really doesn't make any difference if you also include the Meta-inf folder, but it's not required.)
Also, make sure to disconnect the USB cable connected to the computer before running the update.
If you've done all the above correctly, & it still doesn't work, your download or Update.app file could be corrupt - check the MD5 checksum value of these files.
Untouched, zipped B391 download MD5 should be: 6B2CBEFAB63B1D9068083B3C29FD0B52
Unzipped to Update.app file only MD5 should be: 0263F76F12699B93F98FEAEB5479DE94
Use the free HashTab to check their MD5 values. If you need to know how to use, here's a simple tutorial: HashTab verifies the integrity of your downloads
If the MD5 values don't match exactly, do not try installing again as you'll get the same problem or a corrupt install/bricked phone.
Instead, download the B391 update again from the link I provided & check their MD5 values as applicable - if they match exactly, try to install again using the same method.
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I think my phone is cursed xD MD5 r both matching , i put file in the right place and still doesnt find a ****ing file . Could you give me another file to download ? Build number : GRA-L09C432B390

Well , i did it again with another update with another build number ( L09C432B390) . When i "agree" with SDCard Upgrade it says Warning : No upgrade file ... But i know that i put my file unziped in dload in Sd card in a right place ...

Trza33 said:
I think my phone is cursed xD MD5 r both matching , i put file in the right place and still doesnt find a ****ing file . Could you give me another file to download ? Build number : GRA-L09C432B390
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Trza33 said:
Well , i did it again with another update with another build number ( L09C432B390) . When i "agree" with SDCard Upgrade it says Warning : No upgrade file ... But i know that i put my file unziped in dload in Sd card in a right place ...
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Hi again, just to confirm the Update.app file was in the external SDcard/dload folder - see the pic enclosed.
Well, before you checked with B390, I thought there may be something wrong with B391, but it installed ok for me (I was on B398 previously) - see the other pic enclosed.
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- Where did you buy the phone from?
- Did you buy it new or secondhand?
- If you bought it brand new, can you contact the company who sold it to you to ask if it is network-branded?
- Did it always have a C432 firmware build?
- What is the model number on the rear/back, lower part of the phone: GRA-xxxx?
- Is the phone rooted?
- Does the IMEI info check out correctly for a P8 GRA-L09 at these 3 sites: http://www.imei.info | http://sim-unlock.net/imei_check/Huawei | http://consumer.huawei.com/uk/support/warranty-query

All checked

GaT7 said:
Hi again, just to confirm the Update.app file was in the external SDcard/dload folder - see the pic enclosed.
Well, before you checked with B390, I thought there may be something wrong with B391, but it installed ok for me (I was on B398 previously) - see the other pic enclosed.
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- Where did you buy the phone from?
- Did you buy it new or secondhand?
- If you bought it brand new, can you contact the company who sold it to you to ask if it is network-branded?
- Did it always have a C432 firmware build?
- What is the model number on the rear/back, lower part of the phone: GRA-xxxx?
- Is the phone rooted?
- Does the IMEI info check out correctly for a P8 GRA-L09 at these 3 sites: http://www.imei.info | http://sim-unlock.net/imei_check/Huawei | http://consumer.huawei.com/uk/support/warranty-query
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Well , i bought it from nearest store and it was brand new I didnt root my phone ... And still dont know why it doesnt work ... I also put stats of my phone down below And yeah , file is in the same location as your screens

Trza33 said:
Well , i bought it from nearest store and it was brand new I didnt root my phone ... And still dont know why it doesnt work ... I also put stats of my phone down below And yeah , file is in the same location as your screens
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Copy the same file with the 'dload' folder to the Internal memory, remove your SD card and try to install it again.

I did that before , anyway i solved the problem and istalled succesfully There was already dload file , but it was in the other map thats why my phone didnt recognize the file