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Upgrade Huawei P8 Lite to Marshmallow (ALE-L21)

(I'm new to this) So, I bought a P8Lite, and I have no problems with it, but it comes with Android 5.1. I'm in Greece and everywhere in this forum and elsewhere people seem to have at least Android 6, EMUI 4.x and hoping for Nougat.
I have not gotten any Marshmallow update, and on Huawei's official firmware site, checking for the ALE-L21, the closest thing to Marshmallow is a rollback package to Android 5.
What should I do?
Thanks

what is your build number? Since you're on Greece, you must have ALE-L21c432bxxx. If the value of xxx equals to 170 or 188 then you are eligible to get Marshmallow update. If, by any chance you're not getting it and you're already above b170 then i request you to follow this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994

amageek said:
what is your build number? Since you're on Greece, you must have ALE-L21c432bxxx. If the value of xxx equals to 170 or 188 then you are eligible to get Marshmallow update. If, by any chance you're not getting it and you're already above b170 then i request you to follow this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994
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The build number is ALE-L21C432B204
Also, thanks for the reply

JpegXguy said:
The build number is ALE-L21C432B204
Also, thanks for the reply
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okay then... first head back to b170, download the files and flash it.. head over to this-> http://huaweip8lite.blogspot.cz/2016/03/firmwarehuawei-p8-liteale-l21-official.html link and download b170 (although this site has most firmwares available, atleast for ALE-L21, and some pretty good other stuff too)...
if you dont know how to flash, head over to this link -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994, it contains the most detailed explanation.. READ EVERYPART CAREFULLY

amageek said:
okay then... first head back to b170, download the files and flash it.. head over to this-> http://huaweip8lite.blogspot.cz/2016/03/firmwarehuawei-p8-liteale-l21-official.html link and download b170 (although this site has most firmwares available, atleast for ALE-L21, and some pretty good other stuff too)...
if you dont know how to flash, head over to this link -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994, it contains the most detailed explanation.. READ EVERYPART CAREFULLY
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You've been very helpful, thanks for the info!

JpegXguy said:
You've been very helpful, thanks for the info!
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Cheers, and hope you make it to Marshmallow..

amageek said:
Cheers, and hope you make it to Marshmallow..
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I think I overcooked my marshmallow...
can I get a nougat now?

konopla4 said:
I think I overcooked my marshmallow...
can I get a nougat now?
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let's us hope everyone gets nougat

amageek said:
let's us hope everyone gets nougat
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Yeah

It's been a while, but yeah, I downloaded b170 from the site and tried local update with its update.app. I get "Software install failed". What should I do? Should I try flashing b560 or something? The mega thread says I should have b170 and above (204 > 170)
(Late) UPDATE for anyone that might stumble upon this: Just local update with B560 and OTA to the latest

JpegXguy said:
It's been a while, but yeah, I downloaded b170 from the site and tried local update with its update.app. I get "Software install failed". What should I do? Should I try flashing b560 or something? The mega thread says I should have b170 and above (204 > 170)
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you can't install MM from a certain LP builds.
for example B186 doesen't get MM
I'll make it easier for u.
unlock your bootloader, download the MM latest firmware (update.app)
extract the system.img, boot.img, cust.img, and recovery.img.
flash it via fastboot (i.e "fastboot flash system system.img e.t.c)
and DONE! your p8 lite has MM

konopla4 said:
you can't install MM from a certain LP builds.
for example B186 doesen't get MM
I'll make it easier for u.
unlock your bootloader, download the MM latest firmware (update.app)
extract the system.img, boot.img, cust.img, and recovery.img.
flash it via fastboot (i.e "fastboot flash system system.img e.t.c)
and DONE! your p8 lite has MM
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Got it. Thanks! Then I'll stay with Lollipop because I value my warranty

JpegXguy said:
Got it. Thanks! Then I'll stay with Lollipop because I value my warranty
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There are 2 types of warranty... In latvia atleast.
1.st one is software warranty. 2nd one is hardware

konopla4 said:
There are 2 types of warranty... In latvia atleast.
1.st one is software warranty. 2nd one is hardware
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I don't know the complications, so I'm fine with this for now

amageek said:
let's us hope everyone gets nougat
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UPDATE: I did local update with B560 directly, then OTA B574, running Marshamallow. Thanks people!

How to update to 6.0 ?

Hello,
I'm currently on Stock 5.0.1 rooted w/ TWRP.
Can someone explain to me hoy can I update to Marshmallow? When I look for updates in the phone nothing happens.
Thanks

zuperpailon said:
Hello,
I'm currently on Stock 5.0.1 rooted w/ TWRP.
Can someone explain to me hoy can I update to Marshmallow? When I look for updates in the phone nothing happens.
Thanks
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Hi,
I have the same question. I have version GRA-L09V100R001C432B111 (Portugal)
I've root access and TWRP.
Whats the way to MM?
Thank you.

JoHeet said:
Hi,
I have the same question. I have version GRA-L09V100R001C432B111 (Portugal)
I've root access and TWRP.
Whats the way to MM?
Thank you.
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I believe you have to go back to the stock recovery, unroot, and THEN update to MM... but I'm not sure how.

zuperpailon said:
I believe you have to go back to the stock recovery, unroot, and THEN update to MM... but I'm not sure how.
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You are right.

erayrafet said:
You are right.
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Do you know where can I find the stock recovery for 5.0.1? (B190)

zuperpailon said:
Do you know where can I find the stock recovery for 5.0.1? (B190)
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Sorry
I can't find it but before that you need to update to B200 and then to Marshmallow
You can install B200 via fastboot also

erayrafet said:
Sorry
I can't find it but before that you need to update to B200 and then to Marshmallow
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Good to know.
One more question. If I go back to stock recovery and unroot, I should be able to fine the OTA update via the EMUI's updater? (whatever version it is)

zuperpailon said:
Good to know.
One more question. If I go back to stock recovery and unroot, I should be able to fine the OTA update via the EMUI's updater? (whatever version it is)
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After restoring the stock recovery reinstall your current OS and then you should be able to update via the updater app or by the dload method

zuperpailon said:
Do you know where can I find the stock recovery for 5.0.1? (B190)
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What is your full build version - GRA-xxxCxxxB190?
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Btw, another way to update in your situation without losing root, is by using an all-in-one tool like FlashFire:
How to Install an Android OTA Update Without Losing Root with FlashFire
Main XDA FlashFire thread: [Android 4.2+][ROOT][2016.09.19] FlashFire v0.53

erayrafet said:
After restoring the stock recovery reinstall your current OS and then you should be able to update via the updater app or by the dload method
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What to you mean by reinstalling the OS?

GaT7 said:
What is your full build version - GRA-xxxCxxxB190?
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Btw, another way to update in your situation without losing root, is by using an all-in-one tool like FlashFire:
How to Install an Android OTA Update Without Losing Root with FlashFire
Main XDA FlashFire thread: [Android 4.2+][ROOT][2016.09.19] FlashFire v0.53
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Thanks, will give it a look.
EDIT: My OTA update doesn't even show up, so I'm not sure if FlashFire can help me.
The full build is GRA-L09C469B190

Ok, before going any further, I strongly recommend making a nandroid backup using TWRP & also transferring a copy of the backup to another device, like a PC/laptop if possible...
How to Back Up and Restore Your Android Phone with TWRP
How to Copy TWRP Android Backups to Your PC for Safe Keeping
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If you have the Huawei HiCare installed, does it offer any updates when you check via it? If not, install it & check in both these places in the app:
HiCare app > Me tab > Check for updates
HiCare app > Service tab > OS Upgrade Early Adopters

zuperpailon said:
Thanks, will give it a look.
EDIT: My OTA update doesn't even show up, so I'm not sure if FlashFire can help me.
The full build is GRA-L09C469B190
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You should only apply updates with the same Cxxx as yours.I thought that you have C432 from the other guy's post so I'm sorry.
And I've found B210 with C469 so you can update to this first with extracting the recovery from it with Huawei Update Extractor and flashing via fastboot and then updating via dload but i don't know if there's EMUI 4.0 for C469.
Huawei update extractor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454&page=1
You can search with this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146/page1
Here is B210 firmware for C469
http://consumer.huawei.com/jm/support/products/downloads/huawei-p8-jm.htm

erayrafet said:
You should only apply updates with the same Cxxx as yours.I thought that you have C432 from the other guy's post so I'm sorry.
And I've found B210 with C469 so you can update to this first with extracting the recovery from it with Huawei Update Extractor and flashing via fastboot and then updating via fload but i don't know if there's EMUI 4.0 for C469.
Huawei update extractor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454&page=1
You can search with this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146/page1
Here is B210 firmware for C469
http://consumer.huawei.com/jm/support/products/downloads/huawei-p8-jm.htm
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Thanks a lot, I will give it a try

erayrafet said:
You should only apply updates with the same Cxxx as yours.
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Hi,
What happens if you update with the wrong Cxxx?
I just got a used p8 that's got GRA-L09C02B191 on it. I'd like to update it to Android6 before starting to screw around with custom ROMs. I've got FirmwareFinder running, and it's already found 200+ options, none of which appears to be C02, despite that being my range setting. Is my model unupdateable?
TIA!
-Nikki

nikkiscores said:
Hi,
What happens if you update with the wrong Cxxx?
I just got a used p8 that's got GRA-L09C02B191 on it. I'd like to update it to Android6 before starting to screw around with custom ROMs. I've got FirmwareFinder running, and it's already found 200+ options, none of which appears to be C02, despite that being my range setting. Is my model unupdateable?
TIA!
-Nikki
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You will get C900 and won't be able to get OTA updates, themes may not work and Android pay.

zuperpailon said:
The full build is GRA-L09C469B190
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If OTA method doesn't work, here are the available firmwares for your phone at Huawei (including Android 6).

erayrafet said:
You will get C900 and won't be able to get OTA updates, themes may not work and Android pay.
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Thanks for the lightning fast reply!
That's not so bad, I don't care about themes, don't use Android Pay, and doing the updates manually isn't a huge pain. Is there anything else that I lose? Presumably I'll be able to roll back to gra-l09c02b191 to restore full functionality?
So can I then just go directly for the latest firmware, which I guess is B370?
Thanks!
-Nikki

nikkiscores said:
So can I then just go directly for the latest firmware, which I guess is B370?
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Please note the link to Huawei firmware is for zuperpailon only.
Which country is your phone from & does it have any network branding?

GaT7 said:
Please note the link to Huawei firmware is for zuperpailon only.
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I was referring to this thread.
GaT7 said:
Which country is your phone from & does it have any network branding?
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I bought it used, in Germany, just yesterday. It has Vodafone branding on boot screen, but not device itself, and I uninstalled/disabled all Vodafone apps.
*#*#2846579#*#* gives me
Hardware version: GRACE_UL_VN1
Cust Version: CVersion:C02 DVersion276
Vendor Country Info: Vendor: vodafone Country: de
if you need any other info, let me know!

Upgrading

My SD upgrade (dload) always says that the software is an incompatible version, although I'm on b130 after downgrading from nougat. Im using an l31 - my model number says hi6250. Regardless of the package I download I always get the same error! I have tried b150-151 and 161 now. Someone help me out here? Thanks in advance

raihanbam said:
My SD upgrade (dload) always says that the software is an incompatible version, although I'm on b130 after downgrading from nougat. Im using an l31 - my model number says hi6250. Regardless of the package I download I always get the same error! I have tried b150-151 and 161 now. Someone help me out here? Thanks in advance
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Same problem here after going from B130 to B150 region c185 and didn't change it. I tried every build out there they all say incompatible! I just gave up

angvil said:
Same problem here after going from B130 to B150 region c185 and didn't change it. I tried every build out there they all say incompatible! I just gave up
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I think you have to flash the correct oeminfo before flashing the ROM

Potato997 said:
I think you have to flash the correct oeminfo before flashing the ROM
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I'm not rooted nor have I ever been in this phone. Or can I do that without being rooted? And thanks for the reply

angvil said:
I'm not rooted nor have I ever been in this phone. Or can I do that without being rooted? And thanks for the reply
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...how-to-roll-noguat-to-mm-l31-21-c185-t3539885

Inquire about updating the phone

i dont have coustom recovery i dont have root i just open the bootloader can i update my phone with no proplem?
i have b525 and i will update to b561
i have this proplem your system has been altered you will have to download tge latest full upadte package to complete the update.
when i press on the download latest full package option i found no update

That means Your Update.app wasn't Full with resursies, You shud try another one update package!

If you have unlocked boot loader, you can flash official firmware in TWRP recovery by following this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-4x/how-to/install-emui-4-1-4x-4c-g-play-g-play-t3515702
And btw if you want you can download newest firmware for your phone it is B572 it think.

keikari said:
If you have unlocked boot loader, you can flash official firmware in TWRP recovery by following this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-4x/how-to/install-emui-4-1-4x-4c-g-play-g-play-t3515702
And btw if you want you can download newest firmware for your phone it is B572 it think.
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new firmware can you gave me the link

xzero21 said:
new firmware can you gave me the link
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It's in the thread I linked but anyway there you go http://hwmt.ru/oth/HWFF/info/view.php?find_model=ALE-L21C185

keikari said:
It's in the thread I linked but anyway there you go http://hwmt.ru/oth/HWFF/info/view.php?find_model=
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how i know if the update for dulsim or not

xzero21 said:
how i know if the update for dulsim or not
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I'm not completley sure, but I think I have read from somewhere that build numbers which are even are for dualsim and odds are singlesim.

Reverting back to Stock Recovery

HI,
I have a p10-lite dual sim WAS-LX1A.
I am currently on build WAS-LX1AC185B120, that firmware is from middle east region. I have Twrp installed and Rooted.
But now i want to get back to the stock so i can get official OTA Updates, BUT I am unable to find that firmware on internet, instead
i got one on firmware finder app which is WAS-LX1AC185B174, this firmware is also from middle east but its updated, so i was just asking Can I extract recovery from this New version firmware (B174) and flash it on older firmware (B120). Is there any chance? if yes then what is the appropriate process for this? and also will the phone be unrooted or not?
Your replies are most welcome.
thank you.
(Sorry for Bad English).

You can extract any recovery with HuaweiiUpdateExtractor from any FULL-OTA

I too have the lx1a and just managed to flash stock. I tried numerous filmware files using filmware finder but none worked for me. In the link below is where I got the filmware that worked first time I used the WAS-L21A and everything is working great!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-lite/help/original-service-rom-huawei-p10-lite-t3688097
Forgot to say, on the first boot it booted to erecoveey and said something is badly damaged! However I just rebooted and it booted fine.

stonedpsycho said:
I too have the lx1a and just managed to flash stock. I tried numerous filmware files using filmware finder but none worked for me. In the link below is where I got the filmware that worked first time I used the WAS-L21A and everything is working great!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-lite/help/original-service-rom-huawei-p10-lite-t3688097
Forgot to say, on the first boot it booted to erecoveey and said something is badly damaged! However I just rebooted and it booted fine.
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Hmm thanks. What you did? Did you flashed complete firmware or just the recovery.img file?

Sohail Wazir said:
Hmm thanks. What you did? Did you flashed complete firmware or just the recovery.img file?
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You need stock recovery to be able to flash stock filmware.
Just do what Harlock1978 said then flash the recovery via adb, then you can flash the stock filmware.
PM me if you need any more help.

stonedpsycho said:
You need stock recovery to be able to flash stock filmware.
Just do what Harlock1978 said then flash the recovery via adb, then you can flash the stock filmware.
PM me if you need any more help.
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I saw somewhere people using recovery. Img system. Img boot. Img and cust. Img... What should i do i mean flashing only recovery. Img works? And do i need other files too or not?

Sohail Wazir said:
I saw somewhere people using recovery. Img system. Img boot. Img and cust. Img... What should i do i mean flashing only recovery. Img works? And do i need other files too or not?
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Maybe that can work? I can only tell you what worked for me.
All you need is stock recovery flashed and the download from the link above.
In the download copy the 'dload' folder to the root of your sd card. Then just force update and it should flash the stock filmware.

Extract stock recovery flash it via fastboot and use Service rom on link already mentioned and dload method with three buttons for full recovery. On that way your phone will be locked, unrooted, updated, brand new same as from store ?

stonedpsycho said:
Maybe that can work? I can only tell you what worked for me.
All you need is stock recovery flashed and the download from the link above.
In the download copy the 'dload' folder to the root of your sd card. Then just force update and it should flash the stock filmware.
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Ok. Thanks sir. I will give it a try...

Alexxxx1 said:
Extract stock recovery flash it via fastboot and use Service rom on link already mentioned and dload method with three buttons for full recovery. On that way your phone will be locked, unrooted, updated, brand new same as from store ?
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Sir! On the download page of tge rom you mentioned i found one middle eastern version but there were some countries mentioned except Pakistan. So as i am from Pakistan can i use that firmware.. Actually Pakistan is also in Middle East. But they didn't mention on the download page! Using that rom is safe or not? Kindly assist me..
Thank You

Sohail Wazir said:
Sir! On the download page of tge rom you mentioned i found one middle eastern version but there were some countries mentioned except Pakistan. So as i am from Pakistan can i use that firmware.. Actually Pakistan is also in Middle East. But they didn't mention on the download page! Using that rom is safe or not? Kindly assist me..
Thank You
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If you have the same version which is listed in service roms, absolutely it doesn't important place where you live. I suppose it's version was lx1(a)C185 for middle east and all files for c185 are is suitable for your Country too. I mean oeminfo and sevice rom with mark c185.
Regards

Alexxxx1 said:
If you have the same version which is listed in service roms, absolutely it doesn't important place where you live. I suppose it's version was lx1(a)C185 for middle east and all files for c185 are is suitable for your Country too. I mean oeminfo and sevice rom with mark c185.
Regards
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Thank you so much for your assistance.

Sohail Wazir said:
HI,
I have a p10-lite dual sim WAS-LX1A.
I am currently on build WAS-LX1AC185B120, that firmware is from middle east region. I have Twrp installed and Rooted.
But now i want to get back to the stock so i can get official OTA Updates, BUT I am unable to find that firmware on internet, instead
i got one on firmware finder app which is WAS-LX1AC185B174, this firmware is also from middle east but its updated, so i was just asking Can I extract recovery from this New version firmware (B174) and flash it on older firmware (B120). Is there any chance? if yes then what is the appropriate process for this? and also will the phone be unrooted or not?
Your replies are most welcome.
thank you.
(Sorry for Bad English).
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I could help you if didn't find any solution ! Because i had the same problem and I "fixed" it!

Step by step video to fix your bricked P10 Lite
This video is made to help everyone to successfully fix your Bricked Huawei P10 Lite
Few months Before I bricked my Huawei P10 Lite and searched a lot of sites and blogs , and finally fixed my BRICKED MOBILE .
Follow the below youtube video link clearly to unbrick your Huawei
https://youtu.be/0vDgDXePAR4
Cheers.....

Alexxxx1 said:
Extract stock recovery flash it via fastboot and use Service rom on link already mentioned and dload method with three buttons for full recovery. On that way your phone will be locked, unrooted, updated, brand new same as from store ?
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Sir can you explain dload with three buttons method?

Oeminfo bricked?
Hi, I have bricked my phone. I can flash a ROM as an example no I have flashed the Elite ROM v7.7 but the oeminfo is bricked. Because the build number says: elemental als the IMEI numbers are missing so it looks strange. My problem is I do not know my build number and I have no backup. So I know that my phone is a WAS-LX1 with 32GB ROM and 3GB RAM. And I am from Europe/Austria.
Can I use that Files here to fix the phone?
many thanks