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Where is the Nougat update for L29C636?

So i am now starting to get extremely frustrated with Huaweis support teams and the lack of information on here. I have been waiting for a nougat update since the betas last December came out and still nothing. I watch every device model of the mate8 get this update except the model i have listed in the title. Even the L09C636... so where the update for the dual sim L29? and why are there basically no useful threads for it?
I have tried unlocking the bootloader to install the last beta build i have downloaded because it wont install with the official update app. The emui site that is listed all over the mate8 forum keeps telling me that i have not been signed into my huawei ID for more then 14 days when in reality, it has been for almost 2 months now. Im tired of waiting and once again huaweis support is useless in this respect even though they have a whole official page dedicated to unlocking the bootloader.
So I am here with a last ditch effort to finally enjoy this phone. I really want to keep it becasue its had the best battery life on any phone ive tested of late, and its super fast and snappy. Im just picky on software updates becasue like most of you. I like to be as up to date as possible.
Please if you have any info or sites that can help me out with this issue put something in the comments, it would be greatly appreciated.
also im in canada if that has anything to do with my problems, because this is the Asian model of the device.

Same problem. Always waiting for Nougat...
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Me too! im waiting for L29C185...

ronnieb133 said:
So i am now starting to get extremely frustrated with Huaweis support teams and the lack of information on here. I have been waiting for a nougat update since the betas last December came out and still nothing. I watch every device model of the mate8 get this update except the model i have listed in the title. Even the L09C636... so where the update for the dual sim L29? and why are there basically no useful threads for it?
I have tried unlocking the bootloader to install the last beta build i have downloaded because it wont install with the official update app. The emui site that is listed all over the mate8 forum keeps telling me that i have not been signed into my huawei ID for more then 14 days when in reality, it has been for almost 2 months now. Im tired of waiting and once again huaweis support is useless in this respect even though they have a whole official page dedicated to unlocking the bootloader.
So I am here with a last ditch effort to finally enjoy this phone. I really want to keep it becasue its had the best battery life on any phone ive tested of late, and its super fast and snappy. Im just picky on software updates becasue like most of you. I like to be as up to date as possible.
Please if you have any info or sites that can help me out with this issue put something in the comments, it would be greatly appreciated.
also im in canada if that has anything to do with my problems, because this is the Asian model of the device.
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If all works perfectly, why do you are frustrated?
Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Grandcru99 said:
If all works perfectly, why do you are frustrated?
Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29
It wasn't working perfectly at all, I only just installed the nougat update yesterday by the Huawei firmware finder app and proxy. The page for the official firmware thread on here hasn't been updated yet to show the new b521 build, it's still on the b321 and below with dead links.
But I digress I found what I was looking for finally even if jumping through hoops to get it and being the last device model to do so.
I'm just happy to finally be running nougat
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ronnieb133 said:
Grandcru99 said:
If all works perfectly, why do you are frustrated?
Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29
It wasn't working perfectly at all, I only just installed the nougat update yesterday by the Huawei firmware finder app and proxy. The page for the official firmware thread on here hasn't been updated yet to show the new b521 build, it's still on the b321 and below with dead links.
But I digress I found what I was looking for finally even if jumping through hoops to get it and being the last device model to do so.
I'm just happy to finally be running nougat
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i feel equally frustrated as well. Have been waiting for so long while other variants already got the update. Finally can't wait any longer and install the B521 via the firmware finder as well.
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Me too on c636 b521 beta, everyday refresh the system update for stable version and keep disappointed
Many variant already with stable version, where is my c636

Same here C636 is bad really and always delay in updates....

MohamedNBELAL said:
Same here C636 is bad really and always delay in updates....
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Yeah C636 is lagging behind big time all the time.

Hi there
It's so outrageous that we don't have Nougat for C636.
Someone should post a message in twitter or social media on Huawei's pages... Maybe the Singapore one as the C636 is the Asian model.
Though there are a couple of Nougat betas... We still don't have a stable version and we are way past Q1 2017 which was when Huawei said the Mate 8 would be updated...
https://www.pc-tablet.co.in/huawei-...-existing-smartphones-starting-q1-2017/53526/

I have a mate 8 l29c636 and I got several ota updates. the latest being b563.

Update B858
trd_jzx100 said:
I have a mate 8 l29c636 and I got several ota updates. the latest being b563.
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My B585 update came today

federalprisoner said:
My B585 update came today
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tell me what battery life is like. so we should be expecting this soon

hamta993 said:
Me too! im waiting for L29C185...
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If u update your phone to L29C185B200 u will get the B560 Android 7.0 update automatically .... i got it 1 months ago and now I'm on B580 ....

iamSHANTO said:
If u update your phone to L29C185B200 u will get the B560 Android 7.0 update automatically .... i got it 1 months ago and now I'm on B580 ....
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that is weird!!
i about 1 months ago B560!!
for now i'm trying from system update or hisuite and says you are You're using the latest version of the official!
even i'm try from dload method but this also not working...
"sorry for bad english"

iamSHANTO said:
If u update your phone to L29C185B200 u will get the B560 Android 7.0 update automatically .... i got it 1 months ago and now I'm on B580 ....
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hamta993 said:
that is weird!!
i about 1 months ago B560!!
for now i'm trying from system update or hisuite and says you are You're using the latest version of the official!
even i'm try from dload method but this also not working...
"sorry for bad english"
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I'm still on NXT L29C636B193...
I haven't done anything to it manually...
I've been worried there was chance I may break something... I've heard someone with L29 C636 upgrade manually to Nougat and then do a factory reset only to break it... And then be forced to root it... I want to continue using banking apps so I haven't risked it yet....
Hopefully I'll be updated via OTA to Nougat... Since I'm becoming a little restless...
Also have you manually updated at all? I've been on B193 since day one with no updates...

U can update your phone by firmware finder app ...

federalprisoner said:
My B585 update came today
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Hey man what kind of theme u use ... the black in background is perfect ... please let me know man .... thanks in advance

Apad121 said:
I'm still on NXT L29C636B193...
I haven't done anything to it manually...
I've been worried there was chance I may break something... I've heard someone with L29 C636 upgrade manually to Nougat and then do a factory reset only to break it... And then be forced to root it... I want to continue using banking apps so I haven't risked it yet....
Hopefully I'll be updated via OTA to Nougat... Since I'm becoming a little restless...
Also have you manually updated at all? I've been on B193 since day one with no updates...
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lucky you!
yes i updated manually from B180 to B320 and B320 to B560 and just now i'm updating from B560 to B580 by using system update (its my first time!!!) in this link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/nxt-l29c185b580-frimware-t3595441
also before mate 8, i had sony and samsungs phone and updated manually a lot
but yes! its so risky.

I just upgraded via firmware finder to l29c636b585. Went smoothly.

B02 firmware

I see the firmware OTA has been released for A2017G, I'm in the UK and not ever received it, am I going to have to get it from ZTE DE again?
Mike

rolfey83 said:
I see the firmware OTA has been released for A2017G, I'm in the UK and not ever received it, am I going to have to get it from ZTE DE again?
Mike
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/info-download-link-fota-b04-a2017g-t3605235

Hamburgle4 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/info-download-link-fota-b04-a2017g-t3605235
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May I ask you whether this australian version work without any issue on any A2017G? if that's the case, can I flash it from marshmallow B08 or do I need to go another route? (like M B10 then N B01 then B02 then B04?).
I am in a similar situation where I'm still stuck on Marshmallow B08 updated through OTA last december and I have been waiting for another OTA since then to no avail (didn't receive B10 or B11)...
Also this australian version seems odd to me, as I understood it the A2017G ROM is developped by ZTE germany, why is this firstly available full image particularly dedicated to australia? that's why I wonder whether there is something special about it. Otherwise I'm not sure whether ZTE germany stated they would be releasing the full image for B04 or if it's only through OTA (which I may never get)
Thank you!

ALeX850 said:
May I ask you whether this australian version work without any issue on any A2017G? if that's the case, can I flash it from marshmallow B08 or do I need to go another route? (like M B10 then N B01 then B02 then B04?).
I am in a similar situation where I'm still stuck on Marshmallow B08 updated through OTA last december and I have been waiting for another OTA since then to no avail (didn't receive B10 or B11)...
Also this australian version seems odd to me, as I understood it the A2017G ROM is developped by ZTE germany, why is this firstly available full image particularly dedicated to australia? that's why I wonder whether there is something special about it. Otherwise I'm not sure whether ZTE germany stated they would be releasing the full image for B04 or if it's only through OTA (which I may never get)
Thank you!
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That link isn't the full package Aus update. It's the German FOTA update to B04.
To my knowledge, Aus version works without issue. The only question mark recently was whether it would work with the A2017G sold in Japan, and it apparently worked perfectly fine.
Official instructions on Aus support page are to upgrade to MM B10 as the bare minimum, so I'd recommend that.
You are struck on B08 because your country's development team has not released anything newer, much like most other country specific A2017G dev teams. That also is why Aus released the full update file, as they're jumping straight from B10. Mind you, the G more likely stands for Global than Germany ?.
And you'll want to refer to this thread instead. https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/download-center-factory-images-ota-t3606547

Hamburgle4 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/info-download-link-fota-b04-a2017g-t3605235
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I downloaded the update but the phone didn't see it.
Guess I'll have to wait for the official OTA.
Mike

rolfey83 said:
I downloaded the update but the phone didn't see it.
Guess I'll have to wait for the official OTA.
Mike
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You can force it via recovery. If you decide to wait, lemme know when you one day receive the OTA!

I don't know why I called this post B02, when it's B04 I want. Has anyone one else successfully downloaded and upgraded by putting on the SD card, and if so do you have the link? This is for the UK model by the way, I guess the European is the same all round?
Mike

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I don't know why I called this post B02, when it's B04 I want. Has anyone one else successfully downloaded and upgraded by putting on the SD card, and if so do you have the link? This is for the UK model by the way, I guess the European is the same all round?
Mike
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Yes.
...force the update via recovery. Might need to enable oem unlocking too in developer settings.

Thanks for the confirmation, is the only link we have at the beginning of this thread?
Mike

You can always use the full B04 zip (2GB+) if you aren't able to get the fota update file to work.
That file can be found in the other link I posted in this thread.

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

Install Mate 9 Oreo (maybe works for Europe)

Hey guys!
Here is a litte guide to get oreo for your Mate 9. I'm sorry that i can't provide you any screenshots, because i already done it by my self.
What to do:
Launch the HiCare App
Go to the "Me" Tab
Go into settings
Change the country to "Belgium (Netherlands)"
Go back to the "Service" tab
Click on "OS Update" (or something like that)
Click on the Shortcut to directly install oreo
done

Not working here.

No luck here L09C432 321 Oreo Beta

idealfall1 said:
Hey guys!
Here is a litte guide to get oreo for your Mate 9. I'm sorry that i can't provide you any screenshots, because i already done it by my self.
What to do:
Launch the HiCare App
Go to the "Me" Tab
Go into settings
Change the country to "Belgium (Netherlands)"
Go back to the "Service" tab
Click on "OS Update" (or something like that)
Click on the Shortcut to directly install oreo
done
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Hi,
it worked for me instantly on MHA-L29C432B198 (which I changed to from C636 using a couple of days on funky).
Thanks, Kurt

Worked for me to from MHA-L29C432B198 to MHA-L29 8.0.0.361 (C432) ...Thx for the tip.
I hope battery life remained as before under N!

cfds said:
Worked for me to from MHA-L29C432B198 to MHA-L29 8.0.0.361 (C432) ...Thx for the tip.
I hope battery life remained as before under N!
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For me it's above average like on nougat, I'm around 4-6 hours of screen on-time.

Will I get upadate without SIM?
Dumb question, but I was hoping to hang on to my current phone until my Mate 9 gets Oreo. Which means my M9 does not have a SIM in it. However, I am connected to WiFi.
I'm waiting on official push versus Region changes or FF installs.
I have the US version, MHA-L29C567B190 . Thanks.

It doesn't work for me in the UK. I've also checked using firmware finder and the only firmware approved for installation is for 636 however I have a 432 direct from Huawei as a replacement for a broken Nexus 6P that was still covered under EU warranty.
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Hi my mate 9 is at MHA-L29C432B198 at the moment
I want to upgrade and hard reset my phone at the final stable version ı dont want beta versions
There is a lot of informations in here in every topic
What should i do ?

kmesne said:
Hi my mate 9 is at MHA-L29C432B198 at the moment
I want to upgrade and hard reset my phone at the final stable version ı dont want beta versions
There is a lot of informations in here in every topic
What should i do ?
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you can upgrade manually.. Hwota way.. but can be tricky if u dont know what you doing

100/100 WORKS thank u very match,100/100 ça marche merci bcp

It didn't work for me too. But I was able to update my MHA-L29C636 to Oreo 360 through FF about 26 hours ago.
Battery life is good and Oreo is smooth. I love the navigation floating button.

Authentication Failed
Changed the Region - Got the Update in HiCare App - Waited for the Download to Complete and In the End Got this!
Any Ideas?

ekunagba said:
It didn't work for me too. But I was able to update my MHA-L29C636 to Oreo 360 through FF about 26 hours ago.
Battery life is good and Oreo is smooth. I love the navigation floating button.
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More information ? Full version number of firmware you downloaded ? What area are you in ?

Works for me here in DE (Germany). Thanks :victory:
Install ist working..

RDH001 said:
More information ? Full version number of firmware you downloaded ? What area are you in ?
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If you can use FF, I you'll get it.
search for MHA-L29 on FF.

Huawei P9 lite vns-l31c16b133

So I am still waiting for my nougat OTA update and was wondering how I could get it. The strange thing is that I got an update a few weeks ago which gave me the April security patch. But nougat and emui 5 is no where to be seen. Please send help

Tlhometso said:
So I am still waiting for my nougat OTA update and was wondering how I could get it. The strange thing is that I got an update a few weeks ago which gave me the April security patch. But nougat and emui 5 is no where to be seen. Please send help
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Hello dude,
i searched using FF for updates for your firmware and seems that aren't let you upgrade to emui 5...
So after a year since first upgrades to android 7 arrived, it's quite hard to believe that it will come in next times for you man...
Now you can wait and pray, or try to REBRAND changing your CUST ( C16 ) to another one, like C432 for europe or
C636 for asia and so on... you can find all files you need and serch for a OEMinfo.img+custom.bin closest to the place you live.
( example: i have VNS-L31C02B390 live in europe, will rebrand to C432 ).
Here on XDA you will find some guide / tools that will help you doing this, just use search and READ carefully...
Good luck :fingers-crossed:
Regards

Tlhometso said:
So I am still waiting for my nougat OTA update and was wondering how I could get it. The strange thing is that I got an update a few weeks ago which gave me the April security patch. But nougat and emui 5 is no where to be seen. Please send help
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If im not mistaken vns-l31c16 is the South African variant which mtn sells. I got mine through mtn and it seems like they aren't gonna push the nougat firmware out, instead they keep updating marshmallow with the latest security patches.
You best chance is to rebrand to European firmware (c432) and update to nougat