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Mate8 to get 7.0 on December 7th (China)

Hey, you that want 7.0, depending where you are, MAY get it on Wednesday, December 7th, IF this article is correct.
Says the P9 & Mate8 rollout 7.0 is for the "Chinese market". Mate8 build B552.
Like I said, it's just a leak from another site.
http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p9_and_mate_8_rumored_to_get_android_70_nougat_update_tomorrow-news-22026.php
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/huawei-mate-8-p9-nougat-release/

Another thread said the same
Great contribution
p51d007 said:
Hey, you that want 7.0, depending where you are, MAY get it on Wednesday, December 7th, IF this article is correct.
Says the P9 & Mate8 rollout 7.0 is for the "Chinese market". Mate8 build B552.
Like I said, it's just a leak from another site.
http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p9_and_mate_8_rumored_to_get_android_70_nougat_update_tomorrow-news-22026.php
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/huawei-mate-8-p9-nougat-release/
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So, when to get 7.0 for Mate8 build B368?

very exciting about this...

Can't wait to get the update! Still on L09C636B170 on EMUI 4.0!

thelads said:
Can't wait to get the update! Still on L09C636B170 on EMUI 4.0!
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Me, too. Still on B368 on EMUI 4.1.

Hi i did manage to get the update without register for it. Just updated from hicare from B368 to B386 and then hicare prompted me the update to B562

ME TOO , i received the nougat update today i have the Chinese version ( NXT-AL10)
iwas on B386 and received it through hicare then through system update prompted me the update to B562
it is a nice stable rom thnx for huawei

When will i get update to N?

I heard that ppl getting their updates ota. I still havent received anything (hicare, hisuite).
my rom is nxt-l29c636b170
when will i receive ota update?

bynozor said:
I heard that ppl getting their updates ota. I still havent received anything (hicare, hisuite).
my rom is nxt-l29c636b170
when will i receive ota update?
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When Huawei releases it.

bynozor said:
I heard that ppl getting their updates ota. I still havent received anything (hicare, hisuite).
my rom is nxt-l29c636b170
when will i receive ota update?
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do factory reset ，you will receved OTA upgrade .

Guys I've also done the factory reset but nothing update

apollo_81 said:
Guys I've also done the factory reset but nothing update
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LOL.
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apollo_81 said:
Guys I've also done the factory reset but nothing update
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I fear this was a very early 1 april gag.

apollo_81 said:
Guys I've also done the factory reset but nothing update
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LMAO

paulcl said:
I fear this was a very early 1 april gag.
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This is the exact reason why I Do not belive all idiots in this xda forum, all people who write download download now "official offcial "
people just want nougat and some people do not seem to give a flying **** about if its beta software or final software.. they just want it now now now.
THAT is the reason I am STILL using 4.0 cause I am waiting for more trustworthy evidence.
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Guys I've also done the factory reset but nothing update
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I feel sorry for you apollo, that you had to do a factory reset, it is a real pain in the ass, and not even funny..

blackinfinity said:
This is the exact reason why I Do not belive all idiots in this xda forum, all people who write download download now "official offcial "
people just want nougat and some people do not seem to give a flying **** about if its beta software or final software.. they just want it now now now.
THAT is the reason I am STILL using 4.0 cause I am waiting for more trustworthy evidence.
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I feel sorry for you apollo, that you had to do a factory reset, it is a real pain in the ass, and not even funny..
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I wonder what you are doing on this forum still being on 4.0. 4.1 is stable AND official for a long time now. I assume you're talking about EMUI because latest official Android is 5.0
This is all about hobby and most people here know that and take (calculated) risks just for fun. I am on Nougat and I am happy with it but I can fully understand when you stick to what you have.
It is indeed silly that naïve people get advice to reset and on 1 of april you should be aware of that but this one was bad taste.
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bynozor said:
I heard that ppl getting their updates ota. I still havent received anything (hicare, hisuite).
my rom is nxt-l29c636b170
when will i receive ota update?
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Android 7 Nougat Update Schedule & Release Date: When's Your Phone Getting It?
Huawei Android Nougat Update
Huawei has come in leaps and bounds during the past 18 months. It was also one of the first handset makers to get an Android Marshmallow phone out — the AWESOME Huawei Mate 8 shipped with Android 6 during November, just one month after Google released the software.This puts Huawei in very good stead, as it is confirmed to be updating its Mate line at exactly the same time this year — November. If this happens, an entirely plausible potential, then Huawei would have one of the first, save for Google’s Nexus phones, Android N phone on market.Expect the Huawei P9 and Mate 8 to get the same treatment during December at the earliest.On November 16, leaked details have provided some information of when the Huawei Mate 8 will be updated to Android Nougat. The firm has already launched the Mate 9 with Nougat pre-installed, so in many respects it's a matter of Huawei tweaking things to be backwards compatible with the older model. The update has not been rolled out officially for the Mate 8, but it has been discovered uploaded onto Huawei's servers. XDA Developer forum users have downloaded the files and installed them on their Mate 8 units. As well as all the Nougat features and updates, the new version brings a fresh build of Huawei's Emotion UI straight from the Mate 9 (version 5.0). This includes a new app drawer option and better multi-window functionality for multitasking several apps at once on the handset's big screen.On December 1, Huawei has now revealed the extent of its plans for Android Nougat updates. As previously leaked, the company has now confirme that Android Nougat will arrive bundled with version 5.0 of the EMUI software. A specific date has not been confirmed, but Huawei has said Q1 2017 will see a rollout begin for its range of Android devices. Handsets which will be updated include the Huawei Mate 8 and Huawei P9 in the first wave, subsequently followed by the Huawei P9 Plus, Huawei P9 Lite, Huawei Nova, and Huawei Nova Plus.As well as the onboard Nougat improvements, Huawei is bigging up how much more intuitive and secure EMUI 5.0 is, saying that it "significantly cuts down on the number of steps needed to achieve the desired function.""Furthermore, the user can reach 90% of the core functions in just two to three clicks," it added.One beef we've always had with EMUI is being remedied - the platform never had a traditional app drawer, but with the new update you will optionally be able to switch this otherwise standard Android feature back on. Huzzah.According to details leaked on December 6, the Huawei P9 and Huawei Mate 8 may be updated to Android Nougat as soon as December 7. The info is coming out of Huawei's home nation of China where it is claimed internal documents have been seen. It's alleged that a build number B352 for the Huawei P9 and B552 for the Huawei Mate 8 are expected. However, crucially the documents are talking about the release in the Chinese market, so we don't know if we will see a wider rollout at that time of if other global regions will have to wait - possibly the global rollout may occur in Huawei's previously announced target of Q1 2017.
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/mobil...i-blackberry-sony-google-pixel-phone/page/0/5

paulcl said:
I wonder what you are doing on this forum still being on 4.0. 4.1 is stable AND official for a long time now. I assume you're talking about EMUI because latest official Android is 5.0
This is all about hobby and most people here know that and take (calculated) risks just for fun. I am on Nougat and I am happy with it but I can fully understand when you stick to what you have.
It is indeed silly that naïve people get advice to reset and on 1 of april you should be aware of that but this one was bad taste.
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You see what I am talking about ? people write false miss information all the time
THERE IS NO OFFICIAL 4.1 VERSION! IT HAS BEEN BETA ALL THE TIME!!! What does it matter if it is official or not yes it a official beta!
4.0 is the last official final version, and nougat is a OFFICIAL beta.
Regarding 5.0 we only seen a few people reoproting here they have got OTA updates WHILE not being in the BETA program or have installed any beta version.
If you get 5.0 OTA whrn you are on b192 then you know for sure it is official, but again, huawei have done this before pushing out beta software to a few countries, they did that in poland with mate 7, like 5 months before the final was released, so you have to keep this in mind too, for us non chinese people it is hard to gather the correct information, since we do not use or can even read chinese websites and social media.
We have seen a lot of people getting 5.0 ota when they are on Beta version, you will get beta version with OTA if you are using a beta version currently, or if you have sign up with the hicare app, you get early adopters versions. The confusion is when people say they get OTA but they get it while using beta software and then say it is final version.. then people keep spreading false or non-confirmed information that this is the final version.
I have still seen no offocial from huawei on any of their websites that the 5.0 final has been released.
A beta tester said only 1 week ago the final version is not out yet, cause huaewi did just send out a new beta version to their beta testers, it takes atleast 3-4 weeks after they push put a beta version to finalize and going thru all bug reports.
People are desperate and they are simply to eager to install and go over to nougat that that they do not care or get blind for the actual information, it becomes a snow ball effect, people just keep writing over and over it is official and final etc etc until people believe it is true.
If you ask me, current status with mate 8 android 7.0 is that it is in the last phase beta. According to leaked roadmap Android 7.0 should had been released in January.
People are free to use beta version if they want, I have had good patience and waiting even if my fingers are itching currently because of my frustration I Want to move over to 7.0 the minute the official version is released, not later.
What we need is more chinese people in this forum who are watching all the chinese websites.. it is their everything is happen, it is the FIRST source for huawei phones not xda where huawei is kind of small compared to a lot of other brands.

I got an official. Just flashed it from the xda forum.
If you want to have a nougat - you need to flash it by yourself. If not, wait for OTA and dont ask questions.
simple as that ;]

blackinfinity said:
You see what I am talking about ? people write false miss information all the time
THERE IS NO OFFICIAL 4.1 VERSION! IT HAS BEEN BETA ALL THE TIME!!! What does it matter if it is official or not yes it a official beta!
4.0 is the last official final version, and nougat is a OFFICIAL beta.
I have still seen no offocial from huawei on any of their websites that the 5.0 final has been released.
What we need is more chinese people in this forum who are watching all the chinese websites.. it is their everything is happen, it is the FIRST source for huawei phones not xda where huawei is kind of small compared to a lot of other brands.
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Because you stated 4.0 I assumed you were talking about EMUI version as I mentioned. There is sometimes a lot of confusion interpreted as false information.
My Mate 8 was delivered with Android 5.0 and using eRecovery it installs 5.0 so I assume it is an official release.
Regarding Chinese sites, I don't understand Chinese but with current possibilities to translate whole pages it is feasible to visit Chinese sites and read latest information. I found my latest version B577 there.

danterape said:
I got an official. Just flashed it from the xda forum.
If you want to have a nougat - you need to flash it by yourself. If not, wait for OTA and dont ask questions.
simple as that ;]
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Official beta lol.
People do not care. And Huawei do not care either they just want as many beta testers as possible

blackinfinity said:
Official beta lol.
People do not care. And Huawei do not care either they just want as many beta testers as possible
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"the AWESOME Huawei Mate 8 shipped with Android 6 during November"

blackinfinity said:
Official beta lol.
People do not care. And Huawei do not care either they just want as many beta testers as possible
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b560
even if... it works, and it looks good.
what do i need more?

My mate8 is EMUI 4.1 + Android 6.0.
And I think EMUI 4.1 + Android 6.0 is the latest official final version.
The nougat is an OFFICIAL beta.

bynozor said:
I heard that ppl getting their updates ota. I still havent received anything (hicare, hisuite).
my rom is nxt-l29c636b170
when will i receive ota update?
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Why not update to EMUI 4.1 in the meantime. I was also stuck on b170. I manually updated it to B321 through dload yesterday.

paulcl said:
"the AWESOME Huawei Mate 8 shipped with Android 6 during November"
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Got mine in early November, had 6 when I got it.

L29-C636B563 OTA showing in firmware finder

Has anyone tested L29-C636B563?
I didn't find much info on the internet, not sure if its stable or beta..

where can i download it?

Full http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1582/g104/v76802/f1/full/update.zip
Get​ firmware finder from the play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.huaweifirmwarefinder

I have download the apps, how could i get the download link?
docfunk said:
Full http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1582/g104/v76802/f1/full/update.zip
Get​ firmware finder from the play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.huaweifirmwarefinder
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kongwong82 said:
I have download the apps, how could i get the download link?
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You can choose the top OTA and download, or click the first link in my other post, I don't have any info on how to install it, i don't want to take a chance that its a beta..
You can probably fallow the same how to as B521, dload folder on sd card might work.

I got update by OTA today. You can update to B521 First. Then waiting for OTA.

Did some more reading and found this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/update-to-nougat-easiest-playstore-app-t3554957
other people have upgraded to B563 using this method. some said it was stable so i decided to upgrade.
I fallowed the instructions in the beginning of the thread and it was pretty easy to upgrade to B563 from B211.
Unchecked View last firmwares inside firmware finder and i was able to select B563 and then go into setting > update of the phone and update..
I can confirm that everything looks to be working, no problems like B521 has..
Bluetooth and default keyboard work.
the phone was a bit slow after it booted, but was ok after 5 minutes or so..
no problems up to now.

Does B521 also need 5 minutes to boot into system?

Cant update from b200 to b563, get error
Should i upgrade to 521 first?....

koralit23 said:
Cant update from b200 to b563, get error
Should i upgrade to 521 first?....
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I have tried to upgrade from B521 without success. I keep getting authorization failure message in the end.
And if you are not able to uppgrade from B200 that means it doesn't make any sense for me to downgrade to be able to upgrade to B563.
I wonder if anyone has managed to upgrade to B563 from B521?

I got the OTA update and managed to update to B563 from B521. I have signed up to be beta tester last time. Probably this update is pushed to those beta tester only

plain_white said:
I got the OTA update and managed to update to B563 from B521. I have signed up to be beta tester last time. Probably this update is pushed to those beta tester only
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So B521 is definitely a beta release.
What is B563 then? Is it official version? How on earth can one tell which version is official and which is the beta?

MyDroidMy said:
So B521 is definitely a beta release.
What is B563 then? Is it official version? How on earth can one tell which version is official and which is the beta?
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I think this B563 is still beta. So far there's no official final version for C636 variant yet.

Hi, i'm an italian user, i've a Mate 8 NXT-L29C636B170. I try to update but for each version (b193, b211, b521, b563) i have "failed to check update package" error.
How Can i fix It?

sauroprt said:
Hi, i'm an italian user, i've a Mate 8 NXT-L29C636B170. I try to update but for each version (b193, b211, b521, b563) i have "failed to check update package" error.
How Can i fix It?
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You have to download the official full version. since b521 and b563 are beta, you'll get failed to update package error. Trying googling for B321 full version. I was on B170 myself before I updated to B321. Let me know if you can't find it.

3bdex said:
You have to download the official full version. since b521 and b563 are beta, you'll get failed to update package error. Trying googling for B321 full version. I was on B170 myself before I updated to B321. Let me know if you can't find it.
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That with official and beta is like rocket science, not many knows which is which. My phone is delivered with B180 so I can assume that was the "official" release. Since then I had have many versions that I downloaded from the official firmware thread here on the forums and updated via dload method. I was always successful even though I had to do factory reset before the update sometimes.
So back to the official/beta versions question. What is the source of information telling you what release is official.
I have successfully updated to B563 by downgrading to B211. I downgraded, factory reset my phone and update to B563 was showing available in system update. It was not through firmware finder and I'm not a beta tester so if B563 isn't official why was it in my system update then?
Personally I don't care what kind of release it is as long it is a stable release. It seems to be individual as well, I had good experiance with B521 and no issues with that release but I read that people had problems with it.
Any way I'm very satisfied with B563, no issues with it yet so I'm keeping it.

MyDroidMy said:
That with official and beta is like rocket science, not many knows which is which. My phone is delivered with B180 so I can assume that was the "official" release. Since then I had have many versions that I downloaded from the official firmware thread here on the forums and updated via dload method. I was always successful even though I had to do factory reset before the update sometimes.
So back to the official/beta versions question. What is the source of information telling you what release is official.
I have successfully updated to B563 by downgrading to B211. I downgraded, factory reset my phone and update to B563 was showing available in system update. It was not through firmware finder and I'm not a beta tester so if B563 isn't official why was it in my system update then?
Personally I don't care what kind of release it is as long it is a stable release. It seems to be individual as well, I had good experiance with B521 and no issues with that release but I read that people had problems with it.
Any way I'm very satisfied with B563, no issues with it yet so I'm keeping it.
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Yes bro I like B563 too great battery life better than B521

Now i try with full b321 in firmware Finder...

3bdex said:
You have to download the official full version. since b521 and b563 are beta, you'll get failed to update package error. Trying googling for B321 full version. I was on B170 myself before I updated to B321. Let me know if you can't find it.
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I tried and tried different packages and versions, but I have not solved anything, always the same error message.
In some packages, there is a META-INF folder ... what is it?
And the UPDATE_DATA_FULL_HW_SPCSEAS package?

MyDroidMy said:
I have tried to upgrade from B521 without success. I keep getting authorization failure message in the end.
And if you are not able to uppgrade from B200 that means it doesn't make any sense for me to downgrade to be able to upgrade to B563.
I wonder if anyone has managed to upgrade to B563 from B521?
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Saw someone downgraded it to B211 from B321 and got OTA B563. Maybe you can upgrade it to B211 first?

Mate 9 MHA-L09C316

Hi Guys
Just picked my new Huawei mate 9. So far so good..
But i have an issue with updates. My version is MHA-L09C316B150. Im checking for updates but the update system says i have the latest version.. I checked on this thread that the oreo update is out. Will i be able to update my phone to the MHA-L09 version listed here?
Also can someone explain what the C316 is? I see there is C33, C632 etc

Just to add, my device has the last security update from Jan 2017.. Wtf.. Why has no further updates been done..

Value after C in build number is region/localization.
List of known regions is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/regions-mate-9-region-codes-t3555086
But I didn't find C316.
Where are you from? Is your phone selling in stores or you got it from mobile operator by contract?
You can see available stock ROMs for your phone in Firmware Finder. Enter model MHA-L09C316 in search.
I did it, but FF did not find anything about your region. There are two options: stock ROMs for C316 are existing, but FF does not know where are they. Or Huawei did not post them to HiCloud.
If I have had phone with rare region, I will rebrand it to more popular region. It is too hard process for newbie. You have to read about unlock bootloader, TWRP, patched recovery, different models and regions. But staying on region C316 you may not receive any update even. By my experience, Huawei updates popular regions and does not care operator's versions.
As alternative you can ask provider (if phone by contract), write to Huawei or wait for update.

@ 5[Strogino] Thanks for feedback
Im from South Africa and yes the phone is on contract. Network is Vodacom which is part of Vodafone.. I dont understand why this stupid network didnt issue the international region as most phones come with European software installed or even middle east areas. I agree with you, i will have to rebrand my device. I have done flashing on samsung and LG phones but this is my first Huawei.. will read up on some posts and attempt.
was trying to update with Huawei updater 2.0 and hisuite, no luck.. gives me no internet connection error.. tried editing hosts file too but no luck

Finally managed to to install Android 8 and rebrand my device to europe firmware.. testing now.

redhotneo said:
Finally managed to to install Android 8 and rebrand my device to europe firmware.. testing now.
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Good, but notice that Oreo is beta yet

5[Strogino] said:
Good, but notice that Oreo is beta yet
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I havent used Oreo before but i assume this is official. OS is working well

redhotneo said:
I havent used Oreo before but i assume this is official. OS is working well
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It's an official beta, but still a beta.
Oreo for Mate 9 should arrive in December or January for everyone.
Right now you can only install beta by applying in Huaweis beta app, or cheat and use Hwota as you did
It's a very stable beta.

ante0 said:
It's an official beta, but still a beta.
Oreo for Mate 9 should arrive in December or January for everyone.
Right now you can only install beta by applying in Huaweis beta app, or cheat and use Hwota as you did
It's a very stable beta.
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Ok good to know.
the software is very good and stable. I have had not crashes or lag.
But i do miss some features thats available on LG G5.. Always on display, double tap on screen to wake or sleep and day dream.. very impressed with battery thou

redhotneo said:
Finally managed to to install Android 8 and rebrand my device to europe firmware.. testing now.
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Hi. I have the exact same phone. Please provide me with the steps you used to do this.

Mystical_Titan said:
Hi. I have the exact same phone. Please provide me with the steps you used to do this.
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Don't flash using hwota or rebrand. Use firmware finder and download the updated C316 android 8 firmware
Huawei finally updating phones from SA

Why Am still in B181 rom

Why my phone didn't get any farther updates? Or this is the latest one?
WAS-LX1AC185B181 is the current firmware.

Same here. It is not the latest update. Latest update is B321 (oreo).. But they had B185, and B183 updates before the oreo update. But we didnt get them that is because of these firmwares were not released in Pakistan.. Other middle eastern countries are having the latest updates.

me too i didn't get those updates....this is weird ?...Maybe we will get updated straight to oreo?

Just get Firmware finder and update via it.

Guys please, the Oreo isn't officially released, it's still beta... And These aren't the latest, there are updates like B198, B197, B203, B206, B209, B210... And yes, you can use firmware finder for huawei from google play to update, just make sure you go to the right firmware for your phone version, see if you are approved for installation (either the installation will stop on 5 or 6%) and check the instruction in the app.

Well it isn't approved.....this is weird....Just gotta wait then?

Alexandre Laviolette said:
me too i didn't get those updates....this is weird ?...Maybe we will get updated straight to oreo?
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Yeah I talked with Huawei they said like that 'straight to oreo'

devlerr said:
Just get Firmware finder and update via it.
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How you installed it?

There are instructions in the app.
BTW if you want, you can use HwOTA to update to version you aren't approven for.

If you guys needed to check EMUI 8.0 just follow these steps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-lite/development/hwota-huawei-p10-lite-t3776186
Do it at your own risk!!!