Hey guys,
I recently unlocked and rooted my device, so I was able to update it. I did so. I downloaded the Huawei Update Extracter, downloaded the latest L24 B151 and installed via fastboot the boot.img and the system.img. Everything went well so far, but when I go to "About the Telephone"-Screen, it says that I'm still running my old B120-Version. The Android-Secruity-Patch is from March 2016 though. Is that a common problem? Or have I forgot a to flash a certain file? I really would like to update the information on this screen.
Thanks for your help, guys, and I'm sorry for my ****ty english.
By the way, the device's from germany and originally had the L21 B120 Version running.
touri said:
Hey guys,
I recently unlocked and rooted my device, so I was able to update it. I did so. I downloaded the Huawei Update Extracter, downloaded the latest L24 B151 and installed via fastboot the boot.img and the system.img. Everything went well so far, but when I go to "About the Telephone"-Screen, it says that I'm still running my old B120-Version. The Android-Secruity-Patch is from March 2016 though. Is that a common problem? Or have I forgot a to flash a certain file? I really would like to update the information on this screen.
Thanks for your help, guys, and I'm sorry for my ****ty english.
By the way, the device's from germany and originally had the L21 B120 Version running.
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The L24 files won't work correctly on your phone
you need this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/how-to/kiw-l21-c432b130-uk-revert-package-t3368480
and it will OTA update to B140, your model does not have B151 yet
clsA said:
The L24 files won't work correctly on your phone
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Thanks. I used this tutorial and I think I can point out some changes to the original stock rom.
The icons changed, the status bar is now transparent, the security-patch is updated, other pre installed apps are installed and the pre installed apps that were on the old build are now updated. Aswell I can use Google Voice now as standard voice mail option. So, I don't see any reason to get the B140 version. Maybe it's not working fully correct, but the only problem I found is that the Build is not displayed correctly but that's not compromising the usability of the system.
touri said:
Thanks. I used this tutorial and I think I can point out some changes to the original stock rom.
The icons changed, the status bar is now transparent, the security-patch is updated, other pre installed apps are installed and the pre installed apps that were on the old build are now updated. Aswell I can use Google Voice now as standard voice mail option. So, I don't see any reason to get the B140 version. Maybe it's not working fully correct, but the only problem I found is that the Build is not displayed correctly but that's not compromising the usability of the system.
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I'm aware of the guide. you could have just used my rom here > http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/development/rom-stock-b151-stock-rooted-deodexed-t3355130.
but doing it this way you will never get the firmware updates, that's why I pointed you to the correct way to update your phone
clsA said:
but doing it this way you will never get the firmware updates, that's why I pointed you to the correct way to update your phone
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Ah, okay. Thanks for that. I'll give it a shot in the forseeable future.
But in the meantime, if anyone has any idea how to fix the display error of the Emui-About-Screen, I would be very thankfull.
touri said:
Ah, okay. Thanks for that. I'll give it a shot in the forseeable future.
But in the meantime, if anyone has any idea how to fix the display error of the Emui-About-Screen, I would be very thankfull.
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The info it displays is in the /cust/hw/eu/prop/local.prop
you can edit it with a text editor like notepad++
it's near the bottom
Code:
ro.build.version.incremental=C432B130
ro.build.description=KIW-L21-user 5.1.1 GRJ90 C432B130 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=HONOR/KIW-L21/HNKIW-Q:5.1.1/HONORKIW-L21/C432B130:user/release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint.replace=unknown/unknown/unknown:4.4/unknown/C432B130:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
ro.build.display.id=KIW-L21C432B130
ro.build.display.id.replace=KIW-L21C432B130
ro.confg.hw_appsbootversion=KIW-L21C432B130_APPSBOOT
ro.confg.hw_systemversion=KIW-L21C432B130_SYSTEM
ro.confg.hw_recoveryversion=KIW-L21C432B130_RECOVERY
ro.confg.hw_bootversion=KIW-L21C432B130_KERNEL
ro.confg.hw_sbl1version=KIW-L21C432B130_BOOT
ro.product.CustCVersion=C432
ro.product.CustDVersion=D005
ro.build.hide=false
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So I have had the THL W3+ (dual core) for months now and I have to admit that it is a great phone. However, I believe that it would run a million times better with Jellybean installed. It comes with ICS and there has been no update released (right?)
So I was wondering if there was any way to get Jellybean on this device. It runs the MTK6577 processor on which Jellybean has been installed on other phone so I don't see why the W3+ hasn't got the update yet.
Thanks in advance!
iwillthinkofsomething said:
So I have had the THL W3+ (dual core) for months now and I have to admit that it is a great phone. However, I believe that it would run a million times better with Jellybean installed. It comes with ICS and there has been no update released (right?)
So I was wondering if there was any way to get Jellybean on this device. It runs the MTK6577 processor on which Jellybean has been installed on other phone so I don't see why the W3+ hasn't got the update yet.
Thanks in advance!
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I need jellybean for the same phone too. please do let me know when you get the update.
thanks.
thlmobile said:
I send a message to the customer service of this site in thlmobilestore.com, they said THL W3 + phone has been discontinued, and recently they launched THL W8 +, configuration is very good.
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So there is no way I can get Jellybean on my THL W3+ ?
iwillthinkofsomething said:
So there is no way I can get Jellybean on my THL W3+ ?
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I guess we have to wait for ThL to release an update, or wait for someone who can help us port jellybean.
I'm a novice but if I happen to successfully port jellybean, I'll post the link
luminelx64 said:
I guess we have to wait for ThL to release an update, or wait for someone who can help us port jellybean.
I'm a novice but if I happen to successfully port jellybean, I'll post the link
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Thank you, that would be great! I wish I could help but I'm a newbie. I just know the technical jargon.
However, I just stumbled on a result on google in which a customer review said that "since the just new jelly bean update" the phone runs much smoother? I don't even know how to check for an update because I don't have the option under Settings > About Phone.
iwillthinkofsomething said:
Thank you, that would be great! I wish I could help but I'm a newbie. I just know the technical jargon.
However, I just stumbled on a result on google in which a customer review said that "since the just new jelly bean update" the phone runs much smoother? I don't even know how to check for an update because I don't have the option under Settings > About Phone.
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There's no option to check for update in the phone menus.
The update will be posted on their website http://en.thl.com.cn/Download/Index.html
About the review you came across, I've also seen it before.
Being desperate for jellybean update, I even registered on that website in order to contact the person who made that comment.
But I was dissapointed as the name wasn't clickable despite registration.
Right now, I even doubt that comment cos I've searched extensively for jellybean without success.
Maybe the person doesn't know how to check Android version.
luminelx64 said:
There's no option to check for update in the phone menus.
The update will be posted on their website
About the review you came across, I've also seen it before.
Being desperate for jellybean update, I even registered on that website in order to contact the person who made that comment.
But I was dissapointed as the name wasn't clickable despite registration.
Right now, I even doubt that comment cos I've searched extensively for jellybean without success.
Maybe the person doesn't know how to check Android version.
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Any firmware you suggest? The one that came with my phone had issues with the G-Sensor and the update the official website offers doesn't let me have apps like Viber and Grindr.
iwillthinkofsomething said:
Any firmware you suggest? The one that came with my phone had issues with the G-Sensor and the update the official website offers doesn't let me have apps like Viber and Grindr.
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The firmware that came with my phone allowed Viber. And it's the same version on the website. You should click on "w3 dual core version" not "w3 upgrade" as that upgrade is meant for the MT6575 single core version only.
I saw a comment on the firmware talking about G sensor. I think it would fix your problem. it says " Oct. 8, 2012 update: 1. Optimize the shooting effect of rear camera; 2. Improve the compatibility of the G-sensor to solve the problems of some gravity sensor failure; "
Right now I'm using a firmware labeled ThL.w3.121113.6577.COM.EN
I got it from a Russian forum where they claimed it was the latest official firmware (contrary to what I saw in the linkhttp://en.thl.com.cn/Download/Index.html I posted earlier)
Before I recommend a firmware, what version are you running currently?
luminelx64 said:
The firmware that came with my phone allowed Viber. And it's the same version on the website. You should click on "w3 dual core version" not "w3 upgrade" as that upgrade is meant for the MT6575 single core version only.
I saw a comment on the firmware talking about G sensor. I think it would fix your problem.
Right now I'm using a firmware labeled ThL.w3.121113.6577.COM.EN
I got it from a Russian forum where they claimed it was the latest official firmware (contrary to what I saw in the linkI posted earlier)
Before I recommend a firmware, what version are you running currently?
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I'm running the rom I found on needrom the website. Not sure which version it is. It comes with Samsung SIII wallpaper and sound effects. I don't like it though.
I tried to find the firmware you are using ATM but I can't find a download link. Do apps like Viber work on it? And the G-sensor?
iwillthinkofsomething said:
I'm running the rom I found on needrom the website. Not sure which version it is. It comes with Samsung SIII wallpaper and sound effects. I don't like it though.
I tried to find the firmware you are using ATM but I can't find a download link. Do apps like Viber work on it? And the G-sensor?
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Ok I understand.
First, it's better you get this firmware http://en.thl.com.cn/Download/detail_55.html just click on download.
I advice you first of all install the one at link above and test it.
very soon, I will post the link to the latest firmware I'm running.
I need so search my browser history for it.
luminelx64 said:
Ok I understand.
First, it's better you get this firmware just click on download.
I advice you first of all install the one at link above and test it.
very soon, I will post the link to the latest firmware I'm running.
I need so search my browser history for it.
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I'm finding it difficult flashing this ROM since I'm not sure which ZIP file to flash. There are no ZIP files, only RARs. And they include unnecessary stuff like USB VCOM DRIVER
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I think I will keep this frimware (the one I said I got from needrom). I just flashed gapps so App store works great. I'd love it if you could post when the Jelly Bean update comes out. I believe this phone could be great with a little more support. Jelly Bean would make it so much more smooth!
iwillthinkofsomething said:
I'm finding it difficult flashing this ROM since I'm not sure which ZIP file to flash. There are no ZIP files, only RARs. And they include unnecessary stuff like USB VCOM DRIVER
Edit:
I think I will keep this frimware (the one I said I got from needrom). I just flashed gapps so App store works great. I'd love it if you could post when the Jelly Bean update comes out. I believe this phone could be great with a little more support. Jelly Bean would make it so much more smooth!
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ok, I assumed you knew how to flash using SP Flash Tool.
Anyway this is the link to the firmware http://yadi.sk/d/pSQ23rqr29rai
It can only be flashed using SP Flash tool. not from recovery as you did with your current ROM.
if you don't know how to use the tool, you might need to wait for jellybean update.
But hey... even if they release jellybean won't it be in the same format as the one you just got from their site?
they even bundled it with sp Flash tool.
luminelx64 said:
ok, I assumed you knew how to flash using SP Flash Tool.
Anyway this is the link to the firmware
It can only be flashed using SP Flash tool. not from recovery as you did with your current ROM.
if you don't know how to use the tool, you might need to wait for jellybean update.
But hey... even if they release jellybean won't it be in the same format as the one you just got from their site?
they even bundled it with sp Flash tool.
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I actually just learned to use it. That comment about the Jelly Bean update format being the same made me REALLY motivated.
I'm flashing the latest firmware from their official site although I'm pretty sure that is the firmware which doesn't support apps like Viber. Thanks a lot
luminelx64 said:
ok, I assumed you knew how to flash using SP Flash Tool.
Anyway this is the link to the firmware http://yadi.sk/d/pSQ23rqr29rai
It can only be flashed using SP Flash tool. not from recovery as you did with your current ROM.
if you don't know how to use the tool, you might need to wait for jellybean update.
But hey... even if they release jellybean won't it be in the same format as the one you just got from their site?
they even bundled it with sp Flash tool.
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Can you help me reinstall this phone's recovery without using recovery mode? Is that possible at all? Because at this point recovery mode keeps flashing purple colours like the screen goes really weird and all I can do is just restart the phone back into the OS. And the latest firmware doesn't have google apps such as the play store so I need to flash those, but without recovery working I can't.
iwillthinkofsomething said:
Can you help me reinstall this phone's recovery without using recovery mode? Is that possible at all? Because at this point recovery mode keeps flashing purple colours like the screen goes really weird and all I can do is just restart the phone back into the OS. And the latest firmware doesn't have google apps such as the play store so I need to flash those, but without recovery working I can't.
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That happened to me too when I flashed a recovery I downloaded.
The latest firmware I flashed overwrote the recovery to the default.
I'm pretty sure the official firmware you downloaded will solve the problem cos it's exactly the same version that shipped with my phone (version; Oct. 8, 2012). Viber and play store worked perfectly.
In case you only want the recovery back, here's how:
to flash a recovery using sp Flash tool.
what you need is an image file called recovery.img and a scatter file.
1. Create a new folder. Preferably in a path without special characters (just to be safe). example C:\User\recovery
2. Locate these two files inside the official firmware you downloaded, and extract them into the created folder.
recovery.img and MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt
Switch off your phone and Do not connect phone to PC yet.
3. Run the Flash Tool and click on Scatter-loading and point it to the MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt file
4. Only the RECOVERY option should be ticked by now.
5. Click on download then connect your phone using the USB cable.
It would download the recovery image to your phone and show a green circle as sign of completion.
That's it.
EDIT: Don't forget to backup your data
EDIT 2: Since you want to flash the official firmware, it will automatically repair your recovery.
in that case just skip steps 1-2 and start from step 3 above and when you get to step 4, all the options will be ticked.
thlmobile said:
I send a message to the customer service of this site in thlmobilestore.com, they said THL W3 + phone has been discontinued, and recently they launched THL W8 +, configuration is very good.
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If they discontinue w3+ and refuse to update it, they will do the same for w8+, refusing to update to Android 4.2 or 5.0
luminelx64 said:
That happened to me too when I flashed a recovery I downloaded.
The latest firmware I flashed overwrote the recovery to the default.
I'm pretty sure the official firmware you downloaded will solve the problem cos it's exactly the same version that shipped with my phone (version; Oct. 8, 2012). Viber and play store worked perfectly.
In case you only want the recovery back, here's how:
to flash a recovery using sp Flash tool.
what you need is an image file called recovery.img and a scatter file.
1. Create a new folder. Preferably in a path without special characters (just to be safe). example C:\User\recovery
2. Locate these two files inside the official firmware you downloaded, and extract them into the created folder.
recovery.img and MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt
Switch off your phone and Do not connect phone to PC yet.
3. Run the Flash Tool and click on Scatter-loading and point it to the MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt file
4. Only the RECOVERY option should be ticked by now.
5. Click on download then connect your phone using the USB cable.
It would download the recovery image to your phone and show a green circle as sign of completion.
That's it.
EDIT: Don't forget to backup your data
EDIT 2: Since you want to flash the official firmware, it will automatically repair your recovery.
in that case just skip steps 1-2 and start from step 3 above and when you get to step 4, all the options will be ticked.
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Thank you SO much!
iwillthinkofsomething said:
Thank you SO much!
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You are welcome.
Sent from my ThL W3 using xda app-developers app
Hi there,
sorry for bothering you with my problem but I really cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. I am running a pure stock version of 4.4.4 on my international version of the moto E, with no root and no unlocked bootloader. I am willing to update to the latest 5.1 build but whitout unlocking the bootloader and stuff.
From what I understand the first step to do so in the easiest way possible would be to download the first 5.0.2 soak (22.21.32 341MB) update and put it into the main SD card. From then the phone should detect the update from the settings, but mine isn't.
I have already tried sideloading the update by going to the recovery and choosing update from adb. Also I have developer options enabled.
Thanks for your help.
kGospel said:
Hi there,
sorry for bothering you with my problem but I really cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. I am running a pure stock version of 4.4.4 on my international version of the moto E, with no root and no unlocked bootloader. I am willing to update to the latest 5.1 build but whitout unlocking the bootloader and stuff.
From what I understand the first step to do so in the easiest way possible would be to download the first 5.0.2 soak (22.21.32 341MB) update and put it into the main SD card. From then the phone should detect the update from the settings, but mine isn't.
I have already tried sideloading the update by going to the recovery and choosing update from adb. Also I have developer options enabled.
Thanks for your help.
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Well, 1st of all let me tell you, that you are completely going the wrong way.... You DO NOT need to flash 5.0.2.... From what I know, factory images of XT1021 for official Android 5.1 lollipop are available...
Check this LINK
There are three versions, choose the appropriate one. Download it, and use mfastboot to flash the latest FW (Don't worry, because these are signed images and will work on devices with locked bootloader)
If u think that these are quite complicated, just hit the play store, make sure that Motorola Update Services app is updated.... and wait for the OTA.
If you are 100% sure that you have not unlocked the bootloader, then pm me, I will give the instructions to flash the fw.
Cheers
Rohitagni said:
Well, 1st of all let me tell you, that you are completely going the wrong way.... You DO NOT need to flash 5.0.2.... From what I know, factory images of XT1021 for official Android 5.1 lollipop are available...
Check this LINK
There are three versions, choose the appropriate one. Download it, and use mfastboot to flash the latest FW (Don't worry, because these are signed images and will work on devices with locked bootloader)
If u think that these are quite complicated, just hit the play store, make sure that Motorola Update Services app is updated.... and wait for the OTA.
If you are 100% sure that you have not unlocked the bootloader, then pm me, I will give the instructions to flash the fw.
Cheers
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Thank you for your quick reply. My current firmware is "21.12.40.condor_reteu_reteuall.en.EU reteu" do you think I can safely flash the us retail version via mfastboot?
kGospel said:
Thank you for your quick reply. My current firmware is "21.12.40.condor_reteu_reteuall.en.EU reteu" do you think I can safely flash the us retail version via mfastboot?
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I am sorry, but I think I made a mistake
The official image is not available for your model at the moment. What u can try is wait for the update to be pushed.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Rohitagni said:
I am sorry, but I think I made a mistake
The official image is not available for your model at the moment. What u can try is wait for the update to be pushed.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Ok then, thank you anyway, I appreciate your help.
I need to install Android 6, but I can't seem to find a firmware upgrade that matches my version exactly.
What version is safe to use? I'm completely new to the android world, so I'm completely lost…
The closest I've found is a file named "Honor 5X_Firmware_KIW-L21_Android 6.0.1_EMUI 4.0_C432B330CUSTC432D001_Denmark.zip" but according to the PDF included in it I should only be used with versions:
KIW-L21C432B130CUSTC432D005
KIW-L21C432B130CUSTC432D006
KIW-L21C432B140
KIW-L21C432B300CUSTC432D002
Mine is kiw-l21c432b160.
Is it safe to use this one? Do you have any idea where I might find a suitable .zip if not?
Thanks for the help
nicocool84 said:
I need to install Android 6, but I can't seem to find a firmware upgrade that matches my version exactly.
What version is safe to use? I'm completely new to the android world, so I'm completely lost…
The closest I've found is a file named "Honor 5X_Firmware_KIW-L21_Android 6.0.1_EMUI 4.0_C432B330CUSTC432D001_Denmark.zip" but according to the PDF included in it I should only be used with versions:
KIW-L21C432B130CUSTC432D005
KIW-L21C432B130CUSTC432D006
KIW-L21C432B140
KIW-L21C432B300CUSTC432D002
Mine is kiw-l21c432b160.
Is it safe to use this one? Do you have any idea where I might find a suitable .zip if not?
Thanks for the help
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What is cust version of you phone??
Did you try finding your firmware using firmware finder.?
I've given the full build number as it appears on the device (no CUSTxxx) suffix. Should I look somewhere else?
I'll check this firmware finder app once I have the opportunity.
nicocool84 said:
I've given the full build number as it appears on the device (no CUSTxxx) suffix. Should I look somewhere else?
I'll check this firmware finder app once I have the opportunity.
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At bottom in about phone settings..cust version is written..
Oh right, silly me.
CUSTC432D001
nicocool84 said:
Oh right, silly me.
CUSTC432D001
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Try firmware finder app from play store..
nicocool84 said:
Oh right, silly me.
CUSTC432D001
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hwmt.ru can help
I have successfully downloaded a firmware using firmware finder.
When I go to Settings, update, local install, it is recognized and offers to install it. But then it boots to TWRP and fails to install. I guess I need to use the stock recovery? Any help appreciated...
And thanks!
nicocool84 said:
I have successfully downloaded a firmware using firmware finder.
When I go to Settings, update, local install, it is recognized and offers to install it. But then it boots to TWRP and fails to install. I guess I need to use the stock recovery? Any help appreciated...
And thanks!
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Yes you need to to flash stock recovery...
Okay... So the closest I've found is this: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=55194
But it's for B140, not B160. Apparently I have a very exotic model. Is it safe to flash or am I stuck here?
nicocool84 said:
Okay... So the closest I've found is this: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=55194
But it's for B140, not B160. Apparently I have a very exotic model. Is it safe to flash or am I stuck here?
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You said you want to upgrade to mm version..
This one is lollipop version...
hassanjavaid8181 said:
You said you want to upgrade to mm version..
This one is lollipop version...
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Yes, now I'm starting to understand all these version numbers. My end goal is to install LineageOS, but I need MM first.
So now, I've switched back to Huawei eRecovery instead of TWRP, and tried two different firmwares (before B360 because apparently it prevents installing LineageOS), that were "validated with my IMEI". Settings>Update>Local>Reboot, installation starts I'm about to cry tears of joy and then around 15%, installation fails with no further details. I can then shutdown and reboot to my good ol' lollipop. Not sure what to do next...
nicocool84 said:
Yes, now I'm starting to understand all these version numbers. My end goal is to install LineageOS, but I need MM first.
So now, I've switched back to Huawei eRecovery instead of TWRP, and tried two different firmwares (before B360 because apparently it prevents installing LineageOS), that were "validated with my IMEI". Settings>Update>Local>Reboot, installation starts I'm about to cry tears of joy and then around 15%, installation fails with no further details. I can then shutdown and reboot to my good ol' lollipop. Not sure what to do next...
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May be the package wasn't right...
You can go to old lollipop firmware??
You will have to download complete firmware file not the ota file..
Extract stock recovery from that firmware..put update.app in dload foler and flash via force upgrade....
You have region variant you have??
You have us variant!?
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http://www.stechguide.com/honor-5x-stock-marshmallow-firmware/
Download that firmware...
hassanjavaid8181 said:
May be the package wasn't right...
You can go to old lollipop firmware??
You will have to download complete firmware file not the ota file..
Extract stock recovery from that firmware..put update.app in dload foler and flash via force upgrade....
You have region variant you have??
You have us variant!?
---------- Post added at 11:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:33 AM ----------
http://www.stechguide.com/honor-5x-stock-marshmallow-firmware/
Download that firmware...
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I still have the same lollipop firmware my device was bought with. I don't think I have US variant. I brought it from (Amazon France)[https://www.amazon.fr/Honor-5X-Smar...d=1508409802&sr=8-2&keywords=huawei+honor+5x] and I am in France. The product title says it is unlocked but I had to do it myself.
I'll try your link as soon as I receive my SD card, because apparently it is required for this method. I still have this file from an older download, but was scared because a PDF file included in it mentioned it should be used with B140 and did not mention B160, but now that I've flashed a stock recovery meant for B140, this doesn't scare me anymore.
Thank you very much for taking the time to help a noob FOSS-enthusiast!
nicocool84 said:
I still have the same lollipop firmware my device was bought with. I don't think I have US variant. I brought it from (Amazon France)[https://www.amazon.fr/Honor-5X-Smar...d=1508409802&sr=8-2&keywords=huawei+honor+5x] and I am in France. The product title says it is unlocked but I had to do it myself.
I'll try your link as soon as I receive my SD card, because apparently it is required for this method. I still have this file from an older download, but was scared because a PDF file included in it mentioned it should be used with B140 and did not mention B160, but now that I've flashed a stock recovery meant for B140, this doesn't scare me anymore.
Thank you very much for taking the time to help a noob FOSS-enthusiast!
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I will upgrade doesn't matter you are on 140 or 160...
Good luck.:good:
Hi,
I have 3 Honor 5x phones in my house. One of them has got the B370 and B381 updates OTA, the other two phones don't get any update OTA after B360. I know the new updates have newer security patches so I really wanted to have them on the other two phones as well. I don't know whats going on and I can't really understand why those two phones won't see the updates. I can spot one difference between the phones, the phone that got the update has custom version CUSTC675D003, the other two phones have custom version CUSTC675D002. Infact one of the phones with custom ver 002 has been just purchased but shows no update after B360.
I spoke to the customer care guys via online chat and they said that the new phone will see the update after 15 - 20 days of updating to B360 which I highly doubt. Regarding the old phone that does not get the update, they said they will forward the complaint to tech support and they will fix the issue. It's been 4-5 days and the old phone still has no notifications for the new update.
Request someone to please throw some light on the issue....
vikrant1982 said:
Hi,
I have 3 Honor 5x phones in my house. One of them has got the B370 and B381 updates OTA, the other two phones don't get any update OTA after B360. I know the new updates have newer security patches so I really wanted to have them on the other two phones as well. I don't know whats going on and I can't really understand why those two phones won't see the updates. I can spot one difference between the phones, the phone that got the update has custom version CUSTC675D003, the other two phones have custom version CUSTC675D002. Infact one of the phones with custom ver 002 has been just purchased but shows no update after B360.
I spoke to the customer care guys via online chat and they said that the new phone will see the update after 15 - 20 days of updating to B360 which I highly doubt. Regarding the old phone that does not get the update, they said they will forward the complaint to tech support and they will fix the issue. It's been 4-5 days and the old phone still has no notifications for the new update.
Request someone to please throw some light on the issue....
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You can use firmware finder app....
Download that app in phone which haven't got any update..search and download update...
Procedure how to install those updates there is a while thread in guides section you can see that..
hassanjavaid8181 said:
You can use firmware finder app....
Download that app in phone which haven't got any update..search and download update...
Procedure how to install those updates there is a while thread in guides section you can see that..
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Have already tried that, problem is that I see the B370 update listed in the app but when I click on it, an error pops up saying "the file seems to have been removed from the server" so can't download the update from firmware finder as well.
I also have the same problem. (I have B360 version & My custom version is CUSTC675D002..) When tried via Firmware finder, i got same "the file seems to have been removed from the server". Any suggestions.?
vikrant1982 said:
Have already tried that, problem is that I see the B370 update listed in the app but when I click on it, an error pops up saying "the file seems to have been removed from the server" so can't download the update from firmware finder as well.
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vikrant1982 said:
Hi,
I have 3 Honor 5x phones in my house. One of them has got the B370 and B381 updates OTA, the other two phones don't get any update OTA after B360. I know the new updates have newer security patches so I really wanted to have them on the other two phones as well. I don't know whats going on and I can't really understand why those two phones won't see the updates. I can spot one difference between the phones, the phone that got the update has custom version CUSTC675D003, the other two phones have custom version CUSTC675D002. Infact one of the phones with custom ver 002 has been just purchased but shows no update after B360.
I spoke to the customer care guys via online chat and they said that the new phone will see the update after 15 - 20 days of updating to B360 which I highly doubt. Regarding the old phone that does not get the update, they said they will forward the complaint to tech support and they will fix the issue. It's been 4-5 days and the old phone still has no notifications for the new update.
Request someone to please throw some light on the issue....
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Check what version of HONOR 5X you have, the version that you are talking about is available for L22 version and not for L21 .. So check what version you have ..
Have a good day.
Radhouene90 said:
Check what version of HONOR 5X you have, the version that you are talking about is available for L22 version and not for L21 .. So check what version you have ..
Have a good day.
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I have the L22 version only
vikrant1982 said:
I have the L22 version only
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So download the update and make it manually ..
Radhouene90 said:
So download the update and make it manually ..
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Download from where? The B370 update is not available for download on Honor's website because its not an OS update. Firmware finder says the update file has been removed from the server
Let me check if there is any link. These updates rollout in rolling manner and varies for every user, some get on 1st day and few after 2 months
shashank1320 said:
Let me check if there is any link. These updates rollout in rolling manner and varies for every user, some get on 1st day and few after 2 months
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Would be really great. I think I found the link to download B370 update and it seems apt for my phone. It has a number in the name of the extracted folder (67983). It matches to the number found next to the B370 shown by firmware finder for my phone. But, I am not installing it yet because I would need B381 as well because I think there were some issues in B370 which were addressed in B381 and I am damn sure the phone will not show notifications for B381 by itself and it will have to be manually done again.
I had an honor 4c which didn't show any update in 2 years and Huawei's customer care had no answer for it. I had to manually hunt for each update to bring it to lollipop and then to marshmallow from kitkat. So, I think I would definitely need B381 as well.
I am also a bit hesitant to update the phones manually because from the looks of it, it seems custom version D001 and D003 phones have got the updates OTA. The problem is with D002 only and I fear these manual updates might break something that's why Huawei is not seeding them to D002. The old 5x was updated to B360 around 2-3 months back and still haven't shown notification for B370.
It would be great if you could find a link to B381 instead of B370 and then I can try manually. Huawei's updates are like a difficult puzzle. I think I'll stay away from Huawei and Honor in the future.
vikrant1982 said:
It would be great if you could find a link to B381 instead of B370 and then I can try manually. Huawei's updates are like a difficult puzzle. I think I'll stay away from Huawei and Honor in the future.
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Sorry but we have only KIW-L22C636B310CUSTC636D002 this as full firmware. No other full firmware available for this model
shashank1320 said:
Sorry but we have only KIW-L22C636B310CUSTC636D002 this as full firmware. No other full firmware available for this model
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Well, that is a firmware of a slightly different model of honor 5x that you are looking at. Mine is the Indian variant with build number KIW-L22C675B360 and custom version CUSTC675D002. The new firmware build file should have the name as L22C675B370CUSTC675D002....something like that
vikrant1982 said:
Well, that is a firmware of a slightly different model of honor 5x that you are looking at. Mine is the Indian variant with build number KIW-L22C675B360 and custom version CUSTC675D002. The new firmware build file should have the name as L22C675B370CUSTC675D002....something like that
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Oops my bad. Yeah got it. But there is nonpacksge apart from 360 on site and that too an OTA package of few KBs..
shashank1320 said:
Oops my bad. Yeah got it. But there is nonpacksge apart from 360 on site and that too an OTA package of few KBs..
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Hmm, looks like my only option is to wait and see if I ever get an update. By the way where do you check the updates? I didn't get that
vikrant1982 said:
Hmm, looks like my only option is to wait and see if I ever get an update. By the way where do you check the updates? I didn't get that
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Firmware finder app
I have the b381 update files, which is 466 mb. But for that you must be on b370
rajibie said:
I have the b381 update files, which is 466 mb. But for that you must be on b370
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Wow....is it for the L22C675 model? Please send me the link.....I have the B370 files with me.
vikrant1982 said:
Wow....is it for the L22C675 model? Please send me the link.....I have the B370 files with me.
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Share the files with each other. But you not be able to update via dload as its small file that can be done via OTA only
shashank1320 said:
Share the files with each other. But you not be able to update via dload as its small file that can be done via OTA only
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I mean Rajible said he has the B381 files for manual update via dload folder and I have the B370 files for manual update. I can manually update B370 first and then manually update B381
I am looking for someone who has a Xiaomi Black Shark (SKR-A0) that HAS NEVER ROOTED THEIR PHONE!
OTA is currently fixed for Global (SKR-H0) users, but not yet for CN (SKR-A0) users. I am looking for someone who:
Has a locked/unlocked bootloader
Has NEVER rooted their Black Shark Device
MUST be CN version (SKR-A0)
Thanks!
JengaMasterG said:
I am looking for someone who has a Xiaomi Black Shark (SKR-A0) that HAS NEVER ROOTED THEIR PHONE!
OTA is currently fixed for Global (SKR-H0) users, but not yet for CN (SKR-A0) users
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Install factory firmware from this post and you will have OTA
hed1n said:
Install factory firmware from this post and you will have OTA
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Thanks. I did see that, but I wasn't sure where the files came from or what the other 2 files are..
JengaMasterG said:
Thanks. I did see that, but I wasn't sure where the files came from or what the other 2 files are..
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i tried this method last night, and it was perfect succesfully get my black shark CN ver into original G66X1903040CN00MPX android 8.1 version. Then i success update to G66X1906251CN00MPP which is the latest stable updated in android pie. :good:
Can you teach me on how to flash my Chinese SKR-AO to factory 8.1 because I have a problem in 9.0. whenever i try to go to clear data/clear cache screen for any apps, it always crashed to home screen. Thank you.
jaygan93 said:
i tried this method last night, and it was perfect succesfully get my black shark CN ver into original G66X1903040CN00MPX android 8.1 version. Then i success update to G66X1906251CN00MPP which is the latest stable updated in android pie. :good:
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aqoerama said:
Can you teach me on how to flash my Chinese SKR-AO to factory 8.1 because I have a problem in 9.0. whenever i try to go to clear data/clear cache screen for any apps, it always crashed to home screen. Thank you.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywC_9Hrpb_I
cn bs unrooted
hi good day. i think i might have what you need. a cn bs unrooted but recently updated ota though. what do i do?
btw, bs is my first android phone i bought last october, 2018, so go easy on me. i came here in hopes to root it, but wanted to help before i do.
wendellmaru said:
hi good day. i think i might have what you need. a cn bs unrooted but recently updated ota though. what do i do?
btw, bs is my first android phone i bought last october, 2018, so go easy on me. i came here in hopes to root it, but wanted to help before i do.
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Hey thanks for replying! You can go ahead and root since I was able to restore mine back to stock and get OTA working again ?
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Hey thanks for replying! You can go ahead and root since I was able to restore mine back to stock and get OTA working again ?
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Can you share a full backup of chinese partitions?
JengaMasterG said:
Hey thanks for replying! You can go ahead and root since I was able to restore mine back to stock and get OTA working again
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i messed up. im stuck on fastboot (bootloader) mode. everytime i choose recovery mode or start, it vibrates and restarts 4 or 5 times only upto the S logo, before going back to fastboot mode again.
"fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-0-blackshark.img" didnt work for me. it just starts my phone normally. so i tried "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.3-0-blackshark.img" and got error.
need help pls.
edit: im still reading the whole thread and learning of flashing my bs from skr-a0 to skr-h0. i hope ill succeed from the files and procedures im getting at this link: youtube.com/watch?v=ywC_9Hrpb_I
edit2: was successful in flashing to skr-h0 using flash_all.bat (not brick anymore yay! it gave me the chills really.) sending "fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-0-blackshark.img" command also now loads me to twrp (thank heavens) but i need to system update OTA first before trying to root again. will update soon.
edit3: now enjoying root on android 8.1... found the hard way that twrp-3.2.3-0-blackshark.img is not for android 9 and wont boot to twrp. probably flashed back to 8.1 for like 5 times more or less. hope maurino or someone else will make and release twrp-3.2.3-1-blackshark.img soon. thanks again for this wonderful thread.
btw: i originally wanted skr-a0 but i cant seem to download the link in the youtube video. file is corrupted. is it just me? i tried on 3 different workstations to no avail.
gilbert32 said:
Can you share a full backup of chinese partitions?
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I've already updated the support megathread and other links with the image files I made...
Is pie version stable enough to use now? Im still on 8.1 because ppl said it was rebooting non stop and overheating.
Also is it possible to root android pie? Twrp working?
shteren said:
Is pie version stable enough to use now? Im still on 8.1 because ppl said it was rebooting non stop and overheating.
Also is it possible to root android pie? Twrp working?
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I haven't had any issues with the pie update. TWRP currently doesn't work, but the source files on GitHub have been updated I believe. TWRP needs to be available for rooting.
I have DLT-A0
JengaMasterG said:
I am looking for someone who has a Xiaomi Black Shark (SKR-A0) that HAS NEVER ROOTED THEIR PHONE!
OTA is currently fixed for Global (SKR-H0) users, but not yet for CN (SKR-A0) users. I am looking for someone who:
Has a locked/unlocked bootloader
Has NEVER rooted their Black Shark Device
MUST be CN version (SKR-A0)
Thanks!
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I have the new BS2 pro DLT-A0
Not rooted yet
I do
BS1 Android 9 never rooted or anything
I have a global ROM, but is from the beta program.
I'm sorry I'm new to this forum. I would like to ask if anybody had problems with their blackshark 3.
When i open camera app inside other app, like capturing instagram stories, the flash doesn't work.
Thank you all.