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[Guide] Unlock Bootloader // Install TWRP // Root - Android 7.x NOUGAT

OK, so there's a post nearly identical to this, with the CLEAR exception of it being specific to Android 6.x (Marshmallow). For that thread, go HERE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY OF THE BELOW STEPS ON MARSHMALLOW. THIS IS FOR ANDROID 7.X (NOUGAT ONLY)​
OK, quick backstory. Like the other link, none of this is my work and all the people whom I've worked with and confirmed each step of these instructions are working and validated are here:
spotting, clsA, Atarii, faizalotai, BonezMontana, schluk and Sheldd. This is NOT my work, this is the combination of all these guys help. Thank them! If you need any help, please post here. I'll help the best I can, but I've got a 15 month old and between changing diapers and RAGING FITS due to lack of Cheddar Goldfish, I spend my side time flashing like crazy. PLEASE assume all risk and responsibility when following the instructions below. If you mess up, ask for help. I'm not liable. Neither are the guys you should be thanking above for this!
Cheers!
This process assumes the following: You're on stock Android 7 (Nougat) with no modifications.​
Basic steps are:
1. Unlock the bootloader
2. Flash TWRP
3. Flash SuperSU
4. Fix your BT/NFC (if you have issues)
5. There is extra instruction here as well for AdAway and V4A (Viper4Android)
Unlock the bootloader​
Follow this link to unlock your bootloader.
1. Go to Huawei's EMUI site and log in. If you need to create a new account, do so. Link here: http://www.emui.com/en/plugin/hwdownload/download
2. Click on the DOWNLOAD link at the top of the site.
3. Underneath the search field you will see a green link that says "Unlock Bootloader". Click it and follow the instructions. You will be asked to enter in several pieces of information about your phone.
4. Once you've filled out all the information, you will receive your unlock code at the bottom of the screen. Write this down and save it. This number will NEVER change.
5. On your Honor 8, go to Settings > About and tap on the Build Number seven times until you unlock the Developer Settings.
6. In Developer Settings, check Enable OEM Unlock.
7. Scroll down a bit more and check USB Debugging.
8. Go to Huawei's site and download their HiSuite and install it. This installs the OFFICIAL Honor 8 USB driver. Link here: http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/..._en/index.html Once the app is installed, you can unselect start with Windows under settings.
9. Plug in your Honor 8 with the provided USB cable. Give it about 45 seconds to install the driver and recognize it. You may need to go to your phone and tap on "Allow File Access". You will be presented with a question asking if you'd always like to trust the computer you just connected to. Select yes, if this is your primary computer you will be working with.
10. Now download the most up to date ADB drivers. A Google employee has created one link to get that and make it easy. Link here: https://developer.android.com/studio...orm-tools.html
11. Open the zip file you just downloaded and create a folder on your computer easy to get to (I recommend c:\ADB) and paste those files there so they are extracted.
12. Now open the folder up in Windows Explorer if you closed it and hold down the Shift key and RIGHT click in the open area and click "Open command window here"
13. Type adb devices and hit enter. You should see a device ID as a response in the window.
14. Type adb reboot bootloader and hit enter. Give it a couple of seconds and the phone will load the bootloader.
15. Now type fastboot devices and hit enter. You should see your device ID appear again.
16. LAST CHANCE before it wipes everything and unlocks the booloader!!! Type fastboot oem unlock XXXXXXXXXX (where XXXXXXXXXX is the unlock code you received on step 4) and hit enter. It will ask if you're sure. Once this is done, the phone will wipe your data, unlock the phone and reboot. Your Honor 8's bootloader is now unlocked.
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Flash TWRP​
Grab a working copy of TWRP here.
1. Download TWRP into the same folder you used in the steps above (where you're keeping all your files)
2. Navigate in Windows Explorer to this location and hold down the Shift key and RIGHT click in the open area and click "Open command window here"
3. Type adb devices and hit enter. You should see a device ID as a response in the window.
4. Type adb reboot bootloader and hit enter. Give it a couple of seconds and the phone will load the bootloader.
5. Now type fastboot devices and hit enter. You should see your device ID appear again.
6. Type fastboot flash recovery frd-twrp.img and hit enter.
7. Once this is complete, unplug your phone.
8. Hold Volume UP and Power at the same time. Release ONLY the Power button after the blue Honor logo appears.
9. You now are booted into TWRP and it's been successfully flashed.
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Flash SuperSU​
Download the SuperSU SPECIFICALLY FOR NOUGAT here.
1. Boot into TWRP
2. Once there, when asked to keep system read only? - swipe to allow modifications
3. Tap Install
4. Tap Select Storage - Select your SD card
5. Select the supersu file "SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815-EMUI5.0.zip"
6. Swipe to confirm flash
7. Ignore the multiple errors: "Failed to mount '/data' (Invalid argument)
8. Go back to the main menu
9. Select Reboot to Recovery
10. When asked to keep system read only? - swiped to allow modifications (again)
11. Tap Wipe
12. Tap Format Data
13. Type YES then hit enter
14. It will format data using make_ext4fs..
15. When finished, tap Reboot System
16. Reboot back into TWRP
17. Swipe to allow modifications (You can check the box to never show this again)
18. Tap Install
19. Select storage
20. Select your SD card
21. Select the supersu file "SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815-EMUI5.0.zip"
22. Swipe to confirm flash
23. You should see NO ERRORS now when installing SuperSU
24. Wipe cache/dalvik
25. Swipe to wipe
26. Reboot system
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Fix your BT/NFC (if you have issues)​
Some people are stating that after flashing this fix that they lose their keyboard. I'm throwing up a link here to get the latest GBoard.apk file.
Follow these instructions to fix BT/NFC issues.
This file is for the FRD-L04 ONLY.
Instruction for AdAway​
Follow these instructions to get AdAway working. This is only instruction, NOT where to download. I suggest F-Droid. Use Google.
Instruction for V4A (Viper4Android)​
Follow these instructions to get Viper working on Nougat.
How multiple people have successfully gone back to MM if they have too many issues with Nougat.​
Follow these instructions to get back to MM. Breathe.. it's actually not that bad at all.
You can find the OFFICIAL files to download on the Honor Support site located HERE.

Hi, i suggest removing the code tags and add the quote one instead so that people wont have to scroll down and scroll sideways too

Thanks for the sum-up! This thread gave me enough confidence to tweak my Honor8 on Nougat.
I'll try to get Adaway tonight, and will report any problems
EDIT: After flashing the update_data_full_hw_usa.zip to get BT and NFC, I only got NFC back. Can't turn on BT.
I reformated data to f2fs and reflashed supersu then update_data_full_hw_usa.zip but it's even worse, I don't have NFC. @joesee, any idea what went wrong?
=> considering a rollback now...

I already have 2 zips for viper which just needs to install and then set selinux to permissive and no struggle with installation if u have busy box
Sent from my NATASHA using Tapatalk

LastStandingDroid said:
I already have 2 zips for viper which just needs to install and then set selinux to permissive and no struggle with installation if u have busy box
Sent from my NATASHA using Tapatalk
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Yeah, there were a lot of people including myself that had issues with that not working unless we renamed that audio_effects.conf file. To test, I even tried the standard apk file to try to install because I really hate the new EQ layout of the version 2.5. It is such a pain in the butt to scroll over just to adjust a frequency!

trainpunk said:
Hi, i suggest removing the code tags and add the quote one instead so that people wont have to scroll down and scroll sideways too
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That's the one I was actually trying to do but I've never posted anything extravagant like that on here haha. Thanks!

takichiman said:
Thanks for the sum-up! This thread gave me enough confidence to tweak my Honor8 on Nougat.
I'll try to get Adaway tonight, and will report any problems
EDIT: After flashing the update_data_full_hw_usa.zip to get BT and NFC, I only got NFC back. Can't turn on BT.
I reformated data to f2fs and reflashed supersu then update_data_full_hw_usa.zip but it's even worse, I don't have NFC. @joesee, any idea what went wrong?
=> considering a rollback now...
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Well I've went through this process three times myself back when I was trying to figure it out. There's at least two other threads that say the data partition needs formatted to f2fs. I don't know if the formatting of the data partition has anything to do with it or not to be honest because right now my data partition is ext4 and I don't have issues. Before you roll back, try doing a factory reset and just letting that process reformat on it's own and see if that resolves. If it does, I'll update the OP and just take that part out.
It was only put there because several people said that it was a better format and more efficient, so I'm not sure!

joesee said:
Well I've went through this process three times myself back when I was trying to figure it out. There's at least two other threads that say the data partition needs formatted to f2fs. I don't know if the formatting of the data partition has anything to do with it or not to be honest because right now my data partition is ext4 and I don't have issues. Before you roll back, try doing a factory reset and just letting that process reformat on it's own and see if that resolves. If it does, I'll update the OP and just take that part out.
It was only put there because several people said that it was a better format and more efficient, so I'm not sure!
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After the factory reset, NFC is back, but BT cannot be turned on.
From what I understood, do I need to make sure to have an ext4 data partition to rollback to MM ?
Thanks for the answer

takichiman said:
After the factory reset, NFC is back, but BT cannot be turned on.
From what I understood, do I need to make sure to have an ext4 data partition to rollback to MM ?
Thanks for the answer
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I had a conversation with the guy in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...ing-nougat-t3550015/post70859564#post70859564 While he says you really should - I didn't, and had no problems at all with it. Your mileage may vary.

joesee said:
I had a conversation with the guy in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...ing-nougat-t3550015/post70859564#post70859564 While he says you really should - I didn't, and had no problems at all with it. Your mileage may vary.
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Okay thank you.
Just for information, it looks like my firmware version is now B320 while I had the B360 before. Probably due to the flashing of update_data_full_hw_usa.zip
Regarding the rollback procedure (which I'm doing for the 1st time), while everybody mention that i should put the dload folder in the sdcard, the huawei pdf document indicates that I should put it in the internal storage
Is huawei mistaken or am I mixing things?

takichiman said:
Okay thank you.
Just for information, it looks like my firmware version is now B320 while I had the B360 before. Probably due to the flashing of update_data_full_hw_usa.zip
Regarding the rollback procedure (which I'm doing for the 1st time), while everybody mention that i should put the dload folder in the sdcard, the huawei pdf document indicates that I should put it in the internal storage
Is huawei mistaken or am I mixing things?
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Right now there's too many version of data full.zip, your's because of older version of full data.zip..
Just make sure its around 0.88mb for b360..

takichiman said:
Okay thank you.
Just for information, it looks like my firmware version is now B320 while I had the B360 before. Probably due to the flashing of update_data_full_hw_usa.zip
Regarding the rollback procedure (which I'm doing for the 1st time), while everybody mention that i should put the dload folder in the sdcard, the huawei pdf document indicates that I should put it in the internal storage
Is huawei mistaken or am I mixing things?
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Either or will work for the dload folder. I've flashed both actually. Might be better to put it on the SD instead of internal so it's easier to format. Your choice, really.
Regarding the firmware versions, I think the OTA brought it up to 360 and that update data is a zip created from 320. Don't quote me on that, though.

joesee said:
Either or will work for the dload folder. I've flashed both actually. Might be better to put it on the SD instead of internal so it's easier to format. Your choice, really.
Regarding the firmware versions, I think the OTA brought it up to 360 and that update data is a zip created from 320. Don't quote me on that, though.
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Right now there's too many version of data full.zip, your's because of older version of full data.zip..
Just make sure its around 0.88mb for b360..
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Following what @faizalotai said, I will find a data update for the B360 and try and flash it and see what happens.

takichiman said:
Following what @faizalotai said, I will find a data update for the B360 and try and flash it and see what happens.
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I'd be curious to know because I'm on b320 right now. I haven't tried making a backup of my current ROM yet. I hope it doesn't fail. I've never been able to backup MM.

joesee said:
I'd be curious to know because I'm on b320 right now. I haven't tried making a backup of my current ROM yet. I hope it doesn't fail. I've never been able to backup MM.
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Sadly, it didn't work. I was in that case in which I have no keyboard, no apps and so on...
So I rollbacked to MM using Huawei's official packages.
If anyone needs the B360 data file, refer to this thread

takichiman said:
Sadly, it didn't work. I was in that case in which I have no keyboard, no apps and so on...
So I rollbacked to MM using Huawei's official packages.
If anyone needs the B360 data file, refer to this thread
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Did you get BT back?

joesee said:
Did you get BT back?
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Yes,
when rolling back to MM, I also noticed that TWRP was replaced by the stock recovery. I'm not yet certain but the bootloader is probably locked now.
I think I lost BT because i flashed a data zip prior to the firmware version I was using.
But I remain curious, I think i'll try to update to Nougat again and retry all of this again.

Please, link downloadable files directly. If You write a complete tutorial, the peoples won't need to read another one, to point a final link, where he at least download the suggested files.
Please, short this way.

For what it's worth, I only had to flash this file from TWRP to get the apps back and fix nfc and bt on my l04. It's the data file for the newest b360. http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...09/f1/full/hw/usa/update_data_full_hw_usa.zip
Oh, the keyboard wasn't working... So I texted myself my email and password from my lady's phone, copied and pasted that in to get into the Play Store, opened up my apps and installed my favorite keyboard. Now to mess it up some more...

Skeletor916 said:
For what it's worth, I only had to flash this file from TWRP to get the apps back and fix nfc and bt on my l04. It's the data file for the newest b360. http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...09/f1/full/hw/usa/update_data_full_hw_usa.zip
Oh, the keyboard wasn't working... So I texted myself my email and password from my lady's phone, copied and pasted that in to get into the Play Store, opened up my apps and installed my favorite keyboard. Now to mess it up some more...
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Thanks for sharing this. I'll update the OP with the newer b360 data file. I'm curious what the difference is between b320 and b360. Wonder if it's worth the effort to try to upgrade.

How to update (I've tried HiCare)?

How do I update my Huawei P8 (GRA-L09 B432B200) to android 6.0 if it's possible?
Thank you

You need to apply update in this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p8/how-to/emui4-0-1-p8-official-marshmallow-6-0-t3417212
Overall experience:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71081040&postcount=73

ainarsh said:
You need to apply update in this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p8/how-to/emui4-0-1-p8-official-marshmallow-6-0-t3417212
Overall experience:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71081040&postcount=73
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I tried this, and updated throigh the EMUI local package menu, but when it started installint it froze at 19%.. Not sure why?

salim8 said:
I tried this, and updated throigh the EMUI local package menu, but when it started installint it froze at 19%.. Not sure why?
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Try with the dialler method, plus make sure the phone is disconnected from your computer before running the update.
Using your dialler, enter *#*#2846579#*#* to access the Project Menu > 4. Software Upgrade > 1. SDcard Upgrade.
Once you're on B370, check for OTA updates via Settings > Update. If nothing offered, you could manually install the latest: [Firmware] Huawei P8 GRA-L09 B394 29/03/17
Like before, via the dialler method & after disconnecting from your computer.

GaT7 said:
Try with the dialler method, plus make sure the phone is disconnected from your computer before running the update.
Using your dialler, enter *#*#2846579#*#* to access the Project Menu > 4. Software Upgrade > 1. SDcard Upgrade.
Once you're on B370, check for OTA updates via Settings > Update. If nothing offered, you could manually install the latest: [Firmware] Huawei P8 GRA-L09 B394 29/03/17
Like before, via the dialler method & after disconnecting from your computer.
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Alright, will try now. Another problem is that I'm trying to delete the previous update i tried installing (which is now corrupt) from the DLOAD folder (file called UPDATE.APP) but it won't let me (even tried connecting to pc and deleting but it comes back).. It's taking 2.8gb of the Internal storage and isn't deleting.. How do i get rid of it?
Edit: So I download the update to the DLOAD folder in the SD card and unzip it from there?

salim8 said:
Alright, will try now. Another problem is that I'm trying to delete the previous update i tried installing (which is now corrupt) from the DLOAD folder (file called UPDATE.APP) but it won't let me (even tried connecting to pc and deleting but it comes back).. It's taking 2.8gb of the Internal storage and isn't deleting.. How do i get rid of it?
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That could be a bit of a problem getting rid of. Also, the update process will probably try to install it again (instead of your re-downloaded good copy), which will not work again.
salim8 said:
Edit: So I download the update to the DLOAD folder in the SD card and unzip it from there?
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Unzip it on your PC first, then copy Update.app to the SD card/dload folder - by 'SD card' do you mean external SD card?
I don't think this is going to work anyway, unless you can find a way to delete the old Update.app file from the internal storage.

GaT7 said:
That could be a bit of a problem getting rid of. Also, the update process will probably try to install it again (instead of your re-downloaded good copy), which will not work again.
Unzip it on your PC first, then copy Update.app to the SD card/dload folder - by 'SD card' do you mean external SD card?
I don't think this is going to work anyway, unless you can find a way to delete the old Update.app file from the internal storage.
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Yep, SD card as external SD card. And alright, I'm going to try to find a way to get rid of the old update.app file.. Going to backup everything (except the update.app) and factory reset to see if I can get rid of it..

So I managed to get rid of the corrupt Update.app and unzipped the new one, but it stopped at 19% again, but this time said it failed and allowed me to reboot (didn't have to hard reset).. Not sure what the problem is?
EDIT: nvm, I tried for a second time and it's fully installed and have EMUI 4.0.1 running.

salim8 said:
So I managed to get rid of the corrupt Update.app and unzipped the new one, but it stopped at 19% again, but this time said it failed and allowed me to reboot (didn't have to hard reset).. Not sure what the problem is?
EDIT: nvm, I tried for a second time and it's fully installed and have EMUI 4.0.1 running.
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That's good to know it finally worked out well, & glad to have helped

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That's good to know it finally worked out well, & glad to have helped
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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.
wbrambley said:
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
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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.
Cheers
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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".

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

Unknown Axon 7

Bought an Axon 7 from China 1.5 years ago. Very satisfied with it, but only got 2 OTA. Last one a couple of months ago. I tried in vain to identify the type. It is marked A2017 on backside. Buildnumber is ZTE_A2017CTJMV1.0.0B04. Is it possible to upgrade manually to Nougat?

Nisse1234 said:
Bought an Axon 7 from China 1.5 years ago. Very satisfied with it, but only got 2 OTA. Last one a couple of months ago. I tried in vain to identify the type. It is marked A2017 on backside. Buildnumber is ZTE_A2017CTJMV1.0.0B04. Is it possible to upgrade manually to Nougat?
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That is really weird. But of course it is possible
Look, there are three ways to do this. You have the official method, which involves downloading the OTA yourself from the support page, unzipping it, putting it on the internal storage or SD and going to Updates to apply it. This one might fail. Then there's the TWRP way, but you need to unlock the bootloader. And then there's the MiFlash way, where you don't need unlocked bootloader and it will not fail, but it's a little bit of an extreme...
For now, do this:
http://devicedownload.zte.com.cn/support/product/201606031040/sd/20171009174830988.zip
Download that file and unzip it. There will be a file called "update.zip" and maybe a pdf inside. Take the update.zip and put it in the root of the internal storage. Then go to settings -> Updates, and it should detect it. Install it

Thank You
Thanks,
Downloaded and extracted the update.zip file. Put in the root of SD. Tried the system update. Got answer "Software is up to date" But nothing happens.

Nisse1234 said:
Thanks,
Downloaded and extracted the update.zip file. Put in the root of SD. Tried the system update. Got answer "Software is up to date" But nothing happens.
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Try putting on the internal storage (not the SD card). If it still does not appear, then try updating through the stock recovery. That should work.
EDIT: just to be clear, you did not extract the contents of the update.zip, did you? You need to put the actual update.zip on the internal storage (you can try on the external sd card). As mentioned by choose an username, check the update.zip you downloaded. It it contains another update.zip, that is the file you need. You may have already done this, but I have seen others still get it wrong...
EDIT 2: that being said, your current version number seems strange. I wonder if that is the problem. Maybe the version you are trying to install is not compatible and therefore not seen by the system.

joaste said:
EDIT 2: that being said, your current version number seems strange. I wonder if that is the problem. Maybe the version you are trying to install is not compatible and therefore not seen by the system.
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That's the point. I wanted to see if the normal update could go normally or not. Next step is MiFlash
At least we know it's an A2017...

Choose an username... said:
That's the point. I wanted to see if the normal update could go normally or not. Next step is MiFlash
At least we know it's an A2017...
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You can still try first through stock recovery.

Right...
joaste said:
Try putting on the internal storage (not the SD card). If it still does not appear, then try updating through the stock recovery. That should work.
EDIT: just to be clear, you did not extract the contents of the update.zip, did you? You need to put the actual update.zip on the internal storage (you can try on the external sd card). As mentioned by choose an username, check the update.zip you downloaded. It it contains another update.zip, that is the file you need. You may have already done this, but I have seen others still get it wrong...
EDIT 2: that being said, your current version number seems strange. I wonder if that is the problem. Maybe the version you are trying to install is not compatible and therefore not seen by the system.
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The file "update.zip" contains 29 sub files, none of them was named update.zip.
No I did not unzip it.
This time I put the "update.zip" in the root of the phone folder. But nothing happened when I run the Settings»update.
How do I post screen shots in this forum?

Nisse1234 said:
The file "update.zip" contains 29 sub files, none of them was named update.zip.
No I did not unzip it.
This time I put the "update.zip" in the root of the phone folder. But nothing happened when I run the Settings»update.
How do I post screen shots in this forum?
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Okay. Put it in the SD card. Then turn the phone off.
After it is completely off, hold Volume Up + power until the zte screen appears. You should get into the stock recovery.
Now, the stock recovery will most probably be in chinese, but you have to use an option that says 'sd' between a bunch of chinese stuff. It's easy to spot. Scroll to that option with the volume keys and select it with Power. The contents of the SD card will appear. Select the update.zip and see if it works or not.

Well...
Choose an username... said:
Okay. Put it in the SD card. Then turn the phone off.
After it is completely off, hold Volume Up + power until the zte screen appears. You should get into the stock recovery.
Now, the stock recovery will most probably be in chinese, but you have to use an option that says 'sd' between a bunch of chinese stuff. It's easy to spot. Scroll to that option with the volume keys and select it with Power. The contents of the SD card will appear. Select the update.zip and see if it works or not.
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....I have just one mobile. What will happen with data like contacts, apps, bank-id etc?

Nisse1234 said:
....I have just one mobile. What will happen with data like contacts, apps, bank-id etc?
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Nothing. If you use MiFlash they will get erased, but not this way.
Think about it this way; doing this from the Updates section actually issues a command that gets you into the recovery to flash the file. So basically you skip the Updates part.
Please tell me if the recovery is in chinese later

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....I have just one mobile. What will happen with data like contacts, apps, bank-id etc?
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Also a small FYI:
-Contacts are backed up on your Google account, and even if you don't have one you can export all of your contacts to a .vcf file, then back it up, and then import it once you finish
-Apps... Just download them again. You can backup the 'Android' folder that's on your internal storage, most games save their data there.
-Bank ID? Isn't that just a log in?

I format my zte axon 7 A2017G and now am stock on WiFi(when ever I tap next it will load then return to WiFi) and it seems the phone is locked by zte please how do I unlock it

Nisse1234 said:
....I have just one mobile. What will happen with data like contacts, apps, bank-id etc?
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no,but you'd better make a backup .in order to prevent accidents