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Unable to debrand Huawei Nova

Hi everybody,
this is my first post so please forgive any "incorrect habit" might come out of this post.
My situation is the following: I bought a Huawei Nova smartphone about a week ago. It comes with Vodafone brand and the complete build model is CAN-L01C02B130CUSTC02D014.
I read lots of forum posts and blogs over the web and what I learned is that:
- L01 means single sim;
- C02 means that is branded Vodafone;
- B130 is the firmware version;
- CUSTC02D014 is the custom build with the debug version.
I want to debrand my smartphone (without unlocking or rooting it, if possible) so I downloaded FirmwareFinder and, from there, I fetched every firmware compatible with CAN-L01 following to my build model (made on 2016-09-14). Unfortunately, I was not able to install any of those firmwares (very strange).
Given the above-mentioned information, here are my questions:
1 - is it possible to debrand my smartphone without unlocking and rooting?
2 - is it really possible that every firmware made after mine (on 2016-09-14) failed to install?
3 - how can I pick a compatible firmware?
4 - someone wrote that before installing a more recent firmware, one must debrand by downgrading and then (only then) update the firmware itself. Is it true?
Thank you very much,
Valerio

Hi there,
I will move your thread in the correct forum dedicated to Huawei Nova/Nova Plus Questions & Answers for more relevant answers.
Good luck

For your case you have to find a full update.app and to flash it via the tree buttons method

bluesmoothie said:
For your case you have to find a full update.app and to flash it via the tree buttons method
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Like him i want debrand my nova but it's not working... How find full firmware (update app) ?

bluesmoothie said:
For your case you have to find a full update.app and to flash it via the tree buttons method
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Ok so I need tofind a full update, but I am not able to do it on FirmwareFinder...I guess I have to wait for it a little bit...but (knowing that I have CAN-L01C02 build model) do you think I can install a CAN-L01C432 firmware when it comes out?
Thank you for your help.

russovalerio said:
Ok so I need tofind a full update, but I am not able to do it on FirmwareFinder...I guess I have to wait for it a little bit...but (knowing that I have CAN-L01C02 build model) do you think I can install a CAN-L01C432 firmware when it comes out?
Thank you for your help.
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Yes, we need full firmware, on FF it's only Update... But the question it's when they out the full firmware :/

Astroks said:
Yes, we need full firmware, on FF it's only Update... But the question it's when they out the full firmware :/
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Unfortunately, full Nougat firmware is for CAN-L11...anyone k ows a better place to look for full firmware?

russovalerio said:
Unfortunately, full Nougat firmware is for CAN-L11...anyone k ows a better place to look for full firmware?
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Yes, but Currently nobody has full firmware, even CAN-L11, i think.
http://www.stechguide.com/update-huawei-nova-to-android-nougat/

Astroks said:
Yes, but Currently nobody has full firmware, even CAN-L11, i think.
http://www.stechguide.com/update-huawei-nova-to-android-nougat/
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Too bad there is no full firmware yet...do you think the official release of Nougat will come out as full or OTA?

Full please!

merlin21 said:
Full please!
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I hope so!

Here you can find full and ota's.
just insert your model and click on Поиск and you will find a list of ota and full firmware for your model number =)

Vinnom said:
Here you can find full and ota's.
just insert your model and click on Поиск and you will find a list of ota and full firmware for your model number =)
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Full only for c900 ? :/ In C33 can i install it ?

Astroks said:
Full only for c900 ? :/ In C33 can i install it ?
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I think that is better not to install it using the three button method. If you going to do it, at least have a nandroid backup, assuming you unlocked your bootloader and installed the twrp.
One other way to try, requires a unlocked bootloader too, huawei extract tool and then flash system.img and boot.img at least.
I linked the source, but Idk if it is going to work and requeries courage to do this :/
Edit: sadly, wait for the official upgrad is the most safer thing to do right now

Vinnom said:
I think that is better not to install it using the three button method. If you going to do it, at least have a nandroid backup, assuming you unlocked your bootloader and installed the twrp.
One other way to try, requires a unlocked bootloader too, huawei extract tool and then flash system.img and boot.img at least.
I linked the source, but Idk if it is going to work and requeries courage to do this :/
Edit: sadly, wait for the official upgrad is the most safer thing to do right now
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I will wait :/ But it's crazy... Why only for C900 ?! xD

Astroks said:
I will wait :/ But it's crazy... Why only for C900 ?! xD
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I can tell for sure, but from the changelogs I read, it seems it is a test build or something like that. I could open it with dsixda and will try to flash as soon I unlock the bootloader but I'm waiting to get the code.

Vinnom said:
Here you can find full and ota's.
just insert your model and click on Поиск and you will find a list of ota and full firmware for your model number =)
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Thank you so much for the link! I think it should go flawlessly as long as it is compatible with CAN-L01 (and it actually is). The only thing that stops is that it is a test build...maybe I'll wait the official release too.

Vinnom said:
I can tell for sure, but from the changelogs I read, it seems it is a test build or something like that. I could open it with dsixda and will try to flash as soon I unlock the bootloader but I'm waiting to get the code.
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https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/detail

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https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/detail
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I stil have to wait 2 more days. I don't wanna pay any app to get the unlock code and I tried already to get it officially, but I don't have 14 days with my huawei account yet

Vinnom said:
I stil have to wait 2 more days. I don't wanna pay any app to get the unlock code and I tried already to get it officially, but I don't have 14 days with my huawei account yet
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They gave it to me automatically

List of Mate 9 / Mate 9 Pro Latest FIrmwares

Since I spend 12 hours a day working with Huawei firmware, I figured a list may be handy.
Key:
Model and Version
Chinese Model:
MHA-AL00C00B301 (EMUI 5.1, beta)
MHA-AL00C00B203
Meafnaf (Middle East / North Africa) Models
MHA-L29C185B181
LON-L29C185B180
Eu (Europe) Models
MHA-L09C432B182
MHA-L29C432B182
LON-L29C432B185
Spcseas (Asia/Pacific) Models
MHA-L29C636B181
LON-L29C636B182
USA Model
MHA-L29C567B190
Porsche Model
LON-L29C721B185
Generic Model
MHA-L09C900B186
MHA-L29C900B186
LON-L29C900B187
Note: It's not possible to tell how new a firmware is based only on its build number. For example, MHA-L29C567B183 has a very high build number, but it's much older than MHA-L29C636B181

Any chance to include the PD version in this list?
Anyways, it's depressing to see they are developing indeed, but they are struggling so hard at keeping a decent official release pace. I mean, pretty much everything is unauthenticated, or if it is it still takes ages to become available. If it wasn't for Firmware Finder, I'd still be stuck at a 4 months old firmware on my PD, without 10x zoom, all the camera tweaks which were applied later and so on, how can this be possible?!

Fafner76 said:
Any chance to include the PD version in this list?
Anyways, it's depressing to see they are developing indeed, but they are struggling so hard at keeping a decent official release pace. I mean, pretty much everything is unauthenticated! If it wasn't for Firmware Finder, I'd still be stuck at a 4 months old firmware on my PD, without 10x zoom, all the camera tweaks which were applied later and so on, how can this be possible?!
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Ok, added it.
Actually, Huawei is very active with development, but not active with public releases/authentication. Basically, the rollout cycle is:
Build, upload for internal use (usually day after build), upload publicly, release to some devices, release to all devices.
With the Porsche Design Mate 9, they actually had a build 156, but they never ended up uploading it or releasing it publicly, and just jumped to 174, then 180, without publicly releasing them. It is strange, indeed, but the Porsche tends to get updates fast enough, internally, at least. I feel most sorry for the LON-L29C432 users, really, because they seem to get the updates last.

duraaraa said:
For example, MHA-L29C567B183 has a very high build number, but it's much older than MHA-L29C636B180, which was built yesterday.
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Well,
MHA-L29C567B183 <-- old
MHA-L29C636B180 <-- newer
Somehow that makes sense. At first, your statement scared me a bit ("wtf are they doing?").
Let's see what comes next. I personally am sick and tired of flashing. Bricked more than one phone (although Samsungs); I'll be waiting quietly here until they release whatever they want to release.
Ooommmmh
Cheers
Rico

I have LON-C432 and you are right that this model gets update last of them all and that realy sucks. Is it possible to debrand it to PD if we flash oeminfo on it?
Sent from my VIE-L29 using XDA Labs

Mostar088 said:
I have LON-C432 and you are right that this model gets update last of them all and that realy sucks. Is it possible to debrand it to PD if we flash oeminfo on it?
Sent from my VIE-L29 using XDA Labs
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Yes, it's possible. The best branding isn't PD, though. It's probably LON-L29C636 which gets fastest updates.

are there any benefits upgrading c636b172 to 180?
On hwmt.ru C636B180 isnt up so we cant download hw_spcseas and data_full (to flash after wiping /data for decrypt)
is it possible to download these zips or do we have to wait for huwaei to release on hwmt.ru ?
ill wait patiently if we cant, then ill be the first to flash

virtyx said:
are there any benefits upgrading c636b172 to 180?
On hwmt.ru C636B180 isnt up so we cant download hw_spcseas and data_full (to flash after wiping /data for decrypt)
is it possible to download these zips or do we have to wait for huwaei to release on hwmt.ru ?
ill wait patiently if we cant, then ill be the first to flash
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Of course there are benefits, but it's impossible to know exactly what they are. I know the kernel is newly built and the security patches are more recent. Otherwise, seems to be mainly power management/performance-related, but the changelogs are so vague, so it's up to fate whether or not you feel an actual substantial change. Not many people have tried it at this point.
If you want the files, just use HiSuite to try and install the update. The files will be downloaded to your Documents\HiSuite folder. If you're rooted, it's possible the HiSuite update might fail, but you'll get the files.

duraaraa said:
Of course there are benefits, but it's impossible to know exactly what they are. I know the kernel is newly built and the security patches are more recent. Otherwise, seems to be mainly power management/performance-related, but the changelogs are so vague, so it's up to fate whether or not you feel an actual substantial change. Not many people have tried it at this point.
If you want the files, just use HiSuite to try and install the update. The files will be downloaded to your Documents\HiSuite folder. If you're rooted, it's possible the HiSuite update might fail, but you'll get the files.
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hisuite reports B172 is latest, unless hw_spcseas and data_full from B180 are the same as B172

virtyx said:
hisuite reports B172 is latest, unless hw_spcseas and data_full from B180 are the same as B172
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Never mind. I thought you were using a service not available to the general public, if that makes any sense. If not, there's no way to install B180, anyway, as it's not on Huawei's public servers, and is not being authenticated by Huawei.

duraaraa said:
Never mind. I thought you were using a service not available to the general public, if that makes any sense. If not, there's no way to install B180, anyway, as it's not on Huawei's public servers, and is not being authenticated by Huawei.
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I understand, but usually huawei release the zips early on. ill give it a couple days before diving in

flashing MHA-L29C636B180
wish me luck guys!

virtyx said:
flashing MHA-L29C636B180
wish me luck guys!
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Let us know the kernel build date and so on, please

lawtq said:
Let us know the kernel build date and so on, please
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Kernel build apr 10 can't tell much difference
I think touch is a little more responsive

virtyx said:
Kernel build apr 10 can't tell much difference
I think touch is a little more responsive
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Damn! I've got C432 B181 and that has March 10 kernel and March 1 security patch. This one has April security?

lawtq said:
Damn! I've got C432 B181 and that has March 10 kernel and March 1 security patch. This one has April security?
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C636B180 was uploaded yesterday.
You can't take the version numbers as an indication of newer or older, unfortunately.

virtyx said:
Kernel build apr 10 can't tell much difference
I think touch is a little more responsive
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Do you notice any difference with battery drain?

Using Firmware Finder I found newer ROMs than my current 158. What's the difference between FullOTA-MF and OTA-MF? I know one is huge but which do i download to upgrade please?
I am thinking to upgrade to 172 as 180 has no FullOTA file.

And which one is best to download of the three? It's very confusing. I did all this fine on my Mate 8 but now i forget. Thanks.

tboy2000 said:
Using Firmware Finder I found newer ROMs than my current 158. What's the difference between FullOTA-MF and OTA-MF? I know one is huge but which do i download to upgrade please?
I am thinking to upgrade to 172 as 180 has no FullOTA file.
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Firmware Finder will only work on older releases which are signed by Huawei. When a new release is found, Huawei won't be signing it for your device for a few weeks in most cases. You'll have to use a different method if you want to install 180.

Chinese version AL00C00B231

Downloading now. Some TaoBao shopping bloatware,. features added to camera, some optimizations...

downloaded 2 days ago, notice some improvement on battery life and a little bit faster

Does it still content chinese characters (I think it's yellow page) when searching contacts via dialpad? This is the only thing I hate when coming to this AL00 Firmware. Could you please give me a screenshot? Thanks!

lemonade747 said:
Does it still content chinese characters (I think it's yellow page) when searching contacts via dialpad? This is the only thing I hate when coming to this AL00 Firmware. Could you please give me a screenshot? Thanks!
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yes

B213, Fb have show notification number on icon same Line application.
Fw is smoother than C636B188.

Is there anyone who able to provide full url where MHA-AL00C00B231 is hosted?
Huawei recently announced that it doesn't plan provide full ROMs, but there is another problem - Firmware Finder can't find this rom. Maybe, Huawei changed path (or server), maybe it is something worst.

5[Strogino] said:
Is there anyone who able to provide full url where MHA-AL00C00B231 is hosted?
Huawei recently announced that it doesn't plan provide full ROMs, but there is another problem - Firmware Finder can't find this rom. Maybe, Huawei changed path (or server), maybe it is something worst.
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You must stay on MHA-AL00C00B225 .
You can found update ota MHA-AL00C00B231 at hicare app.

newyesor said:
You must stay on MHA-AL00C00B225 .
You can found update ota MHA-AL00C00B231 at hicare app.
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Thanks, but I have L29 and don't want to rebrand. I'm searching new path where B231 is to improve FF.

I've installed 231, so no notifications are coming, unless I wake up the screen. Can you go back to 225 simply?

ivi10 said:
I've installed 231, so no notifications are coming, unless I wake up the screen. Can you go back to 225 simply?
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You or I ?
You can downgrade to 225 via Firmware Finder. Just point to FullOTA and force to install as system update.
P.s. it is better to factory reset all data after downgrade

Someone here with B231 and root ?

Blackball said:
Someone here with B231 and root ?
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I used magisk 13.3 for root

Can you generate some images for me?

No one?

Its fast and stable i also like new moving image, i thing images are non desaturated now

@gahu777
Can you dump your images please. I will tell you how it works. I wanna make a custom rom with B231.
You don't loose any data and I don't get any data from you when you dump.

Blackball said:
@gahu777
Can you dump your images please. I will tell you how it works. I wanna make a custom rom with B231.
You don't loose any data and I don't get any data from you when you dump.
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Just flash magisk 13.3 over twrp, i cant upload image now, i'm on vacation without pc

When you are back you just need twrp terminal and a little bit upload speed

No updates OTA or via Huawei HiSuite for unlocked GB handset. Still on B120. Help!

Any idea why I've not had any updates on my Sim Free UK P10 Plus? I'm still running VKY-L09C432B120. Have updates been released in the UK for this phone? Also, not sure if it's related, in About Phone>Certification: it says Serbia.

I had the same problem on my VKY-L29C636 and I had to manually update using this app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.huaweifirmwarefinder

Sometimes, you can get updates in their HiCare app, when you can't get them from the update in phone settings.

ocbenji said:
I had the same problem on my VKY-L29C636 and I had to manually update using this app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.huaweifirmwarefinder
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R.azn said:
Sometimes, you can get updates in their HiCare app, when you can't get them from the update in phone settings.
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Thanks both, I'll try HiSuite when I get chance. Will installing an update via the firmware finder app invalidate warranty? Also, do I need to be rooted for it to work?

deebo007 said:
Thanks both, I'll try HiSuite when I get chance. Will installing an update via the firmware finder app invalidate warranty? Also, do I need to be rooted for it to work?
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No it doesn't invalidate the warranty because those updates are the official ones. And because of that, it does not need to be rooted to work. I went 12 rounds with that app and finally figured it out so if you need any help with it, I would be happy to help you save some time.

I have the same issue on mine. Assuming it is an issue of course. Odd that March is last update though...
Sent from my VKY-L09 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Use HWOTA or FunkyHuawei to get updates. Even Firmware Finder will allow you get C432B162.

Thanks all for the advice, I used Firmware Finder and now have my P10 Plus running B162.
One upside of the upgrade is that I can now use the full 220mbps available from my Virgin Hub instead of the 30mbps I was limited to before.

Seems I've run into a little trouble updating to the latest firmware version on Firmware Finder. B175 is available but when I try to install it shows as unauthorised. I've tried this with both the proxy enabled throughout the upgrade and disabled after the initial setup. Any ideas?

deebo007 said:
Seems I've run into a little trouble updating to the latest firmware version on Firmware Finder. B175 is available but when I try to install it shows as unauthorised. I've tried this with both the proxy enabled throughout the upgrade and disabled after the initial setup. Any ideas?
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This happens a lot with Firmware Finder, it's not always possible to install f/w even though it's available. In this instance your two options are HWOTA method (search these forums) or Funky Huawei's pay service.
The only improvement in B175 is Android Security Patch dated 5th October.

scook94 said:
This happens a lot with Firmware Finder, it's not always possible to install f/w even though it's available. In this instance your two options are HWOTA method (search these forums) or Funky Huawei's pay service.
The only improvement in B175 is Android Security Patch dated 5th October.
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Thanks scook94, I'll give this one a miss and look into HWOTA if the problem persists with future updates.

deebo007 said:
Thanks scook94, I'll give this one a miss and look into HWOTA if the problem persists with future updates.
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If you have September Security Patch then I wouldn't worry too much, I think that's the one that fixed the BlueBorne vulnerability...
HWOTA requires backing up, unlocking bootlader (which wipes device), updating then restoring. That's too much bother for me so I chose to pay for the upgrade. Each to their own. Firmware Finder is great but it requires Huawei authorising the update, which they don't always do.

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Thanks scook94, I'll give this one a miss and look into HWOTA if the problem persists with future updates.
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I have this problem with b175, all the others work.
I contacted firmware finder and they couldn't really understand English. If you notice though on ff there is a few other updates that are not compatible too listed above,to be fair I'm not sure b175 is even out on the p10 plus yet? It's only mentioned for the p10 when you Google search but it's annoying me now because I want another update just to verify that my phone can be still kept up to date via the app

hi all,
I am really struggling with this. My P10+ is on B120 and I cannot for the life of me upgrade it. I tried Firmware finder in proxy mode or download mode. I tried downloading it on the pc and copy to the sd card , still no luck.
I seem to be getting, this firmware is not verified or that the download isn't verified. i also now have to press the power button whenever i restart the phone. is there any solution to this ?

deebo007 said:
Any idea why I've not had any updates on my Sim Free UK P10 Plus? I'm still running VKY-L09C432B120. Have updates been released in the UK for this phone? Also, not sure if it's related, in About Phone>Certification: it says Serbia.
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I seem to have the same issue although mine is the P10. Picked up sim free from Argos. Still running B120 and device also says certified in Serbia. Also struggling with the forced update method. Getting a bit frustrated.

youagain said:
I seem to have the same issue although mine is the P10. Picked up sim free from Argos. Still running B120 and device also says certified in Serbia. Also struggling with the forced update method. Getting a bit frustrated.
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Have you tried using the firmware finder app? This worked for me.

youagain said:
I seem to have the same issue although mine is the P10. Picked up sim free from Argos. Still running B120 and device also says certified in Serbia. Also struggling with the forced update method. Getting a bit frustrated.
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i'm in same boat,still on security patch for march as well

deebo007 said:
Any idea why I've not had any updates on my Sim Free UK P10 Plus? I'm still running VKY-L09C432B120. Have updates been released in the UK for this phone? Also, not sure if it's related, in About Phone>Certification: it says Serbia.
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Have you tried using the firmware finder app? This worked for me.
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I did make an attempt but it didn't work for me. I'm not that confident going through the process either. Was kinda hoping there'd be an OTA waiting for me. Huawei Twitter support says B162 is the latest authorised release from them but can't seem to tell me much else.

Anyone resolve this issue yet? I will get in touch with huawei and ask if needed. im b120 still running march 2017 update. it a shame. i bought from amazon uk

Good news guys! I figured out the way to download the software updates! Go into the preinstalled app on your phone called Emui Software Updates, click on the three dots on top right of your screen, and click on download latest software packages.. Voila! Hope this helped! Im currently downloading B171 for my UK sim free p10.

Mha-l29 8.0.0.360(c636)

Got this 513MB update yesterday (about 20 hours ago).
6 November Google security patch,
Build number changed from MHA-L29 8.0.0.321(C636log) to MHA-L29 8.0.0.360(C636) - log removed from C636,
Also, beta notification gone from dropdown.

636 is better 432 ??

aureliomilitao said:
636 is better 432 ??
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Just different regions

zayidhs said:
Got this 527MB update yesterday (about 20 hours ago).
6 November Google security patch,
Build number MHA-L29 8.0.0.321(C636log) to MHA-L29 8.0.0.360(C636) - log removed from C636,
Also, beta notification gone from dropdown.
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How can you update this package via OTA?

testonline said:
How can you update this package via OTA?
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Yes OTA, I just got a notification in the update center and ran the update.

Here is a guide to install the b360A and do rebrand to c636 https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/...e-oreo-rom-c636b360a-installieren.857223.html
regards

zayidhs said:
Yes OTA, I just got a notification in the update center and ran the update.
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I've got update package via system update. Thanks for your notification!

Still stuck at beta version
Any solution to solve this??

Beta Version
JohnCenaTheBest said:
Any solution to solve this??
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That depends on what variant you have, the official Oreo is out for the AL00, C636, and C432 regions, it's not out for the rest of us yet. You can rebrand to a C432 variant and install the European version (C432), or one of the others. Otherwise you'll have to wait on the official version to come out for your region

I am in Europe (Greece) L29 C432 B198 and Oreo is not available yet..........

duthman1984 said:
I am in Europe (Greece) L29 C432 B198 and Oreo is not available yet..........
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Use FF to update. It doesn't need any rooting, unlocking and so on.

egotheist said:
Use FF to update. It doesn't need any rooting, unlocking and so on.
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What is use FF?
Btw.. I noticed that.. After upgraded my mate 9 to oreo through OTA... There's something missing.
1: Vulkan api no longer supported.
Performance issues.
1: 3D mark scores with Oreo are worse than Nougat.
2: 2k and 4k downloaded videos and movies, lagging and stuttering while playing.. Especially with 60fps ( idk.. Perhaps 3rd app not optimised for oreo)
And i didn't face any of this problem with Nougat.
Btw.. I love the EMUI 8..

There isn't an Oreo update on FF for C432 or C636

vijer said:
There isn't an Oreo update on FF for C432 or C636
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You should have added a model (MHA-L29) in FF. Usually you will find your model in parentheses; MHA-L29 8.0.0.361 (C636), for example. You'd better check firmware access before any updating or downgrading.

Yes, after upgraded to emui8, i found my mate 9 is terribly hang and lots of the apps crashed or spent more than 3mins just for ran it.
The interface is nice but the phone is too slow or taken too much of time to load.

stanislavsky said:
Yes, after upgraded to emui8, i found my mate 9 is terribly hang and lots of the apps crashed or spent more than 3mins just for ran it.
The interface is nice but the phone is too slow or taken too much of time to load.
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Had the same and was steadily getting worse. Had emails not displaying, apps not opening etc.... Few days ago i wiped data and factory reset and so far its blisteringly fast once more and zero issues. Probably worth doing that for you.

Markken88 said:
You should have added a model (MHA-L29) in FF. Usually you will find your model in parentheses; MHA-L29 8.0.0.361 (C636), for example. You'd better check firmware access before any updating or downgrading.
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Thanks, I wonder why they changed the naming convention.

My OTA update came in yesterday. Several important (to me) apps stopped working. I need to go back.
I'm not experienced with Huawei methods, so I need some pretty specific instructions to go back on US version. If anyone can point me to that it would be appreciated.
I am tempted to wipe and reload apps, but I have so much setup to do with that, I hate to take that time. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the two main apps I want working and they just won't work.