This is the official FunkyHuawei support thread.
FunkyHuawei is a (mostly) paid service which allows you to do the following:
1. Install the latest system software, even before it's released by OTA.
2. Install beta/prerelease system software, without needing to be a beta tester.
3. Recover a bricked phone.
4. Rebranding / Change the region of your phone (China -> Europe, for example, to get Google and so on.)
5. Root your EMUI 8 phone, even with stock recovery (This feature is free)
Except for rooting, all of these features are supported even if you cannot unlock your phone's bootloader.
To find FunkyHuawei, please Google it. Or you can find a link to the service within the following XDA Portal article.
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-oreo-emui-6-huawei-mate-9/
We are pleased to announce FHUnbrickFlashTool -- You can now repair any recent Huawei phone via fastboot, even if you cannot access eRecovery or boot the phone! Even if it doesn't show the Huawei logo, as long as you can get a fastboot connection to your computer, you can recover the phone! Google FHUnbrickFlashTool or check FunkyHuawei's reddit for details.
In cooperation with XDA, FunkyHuawei is offering a free credit to Recognized Developers and Recognized Contributers on XDA.
Please PM me for more details.
We will continue posting in this thread with updates regarding new software versions and releases regarding this device.
We will also be monitoring it so we can help anyone who has issues.
For device-specific information, please see the next post.
P10 Device-Specific Information
The P10 now has a relatively mature community with many methods to do many things.
However, there are still some things only possible with FunkyHuawei, so it would be most useful for:
1. Installing updates on bootloader-locked devices, even if the update is not approved by Huawei for your device.
2. Rebranding bootloader-locked devices, or rebranding to obscure carrier brandings.
3. Restoring bricked devices.
Note that even though the Mate 10 Root tool is designed for the Mate 10, it works perfectly on the P10 running Android O betas.
This tool is FREE, and might be easier than installing TWRP and rooting that way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does FunkyHuawei cost?
A: You need to buy credits on the FunkyHuawei website. The price per credit varies depending on the number of credits you buy. Different operations cost different amounts of credits. However, the Root feature of the Mate 10 tool is free, and as mentioned above, Recognized Developers/Contributors of XDA can ask for a free credit.
Q: My phone is bootloader locked, and FRP locked. My bootloader unlock code dosen't work. It won't boot. eRecovery doesn't work. Can you help?
A: Yes. With the Mate 10 this is now a common situation. Contact FunkyHuawei for help in this situation. We'll need to access your computer remotely and the procedure is a little bit complicated, but the phone can be unbricked.
Q: I can't get my bootloader unlock code/don't want to unlock my bootloader, but I want to change my phone to something other than Chinese. Can you help?
A: Yes. Our new FunkyHuawei Rebrand Tool works on ALL recent Huawei phones, to rebrand them to another region even when the bootloader is locked.
Q: I'm not seeing the latest version listed on FunkyHuawei or elsewhere as an OTA. Why not?
A: Huawei has a very odd and unpredictable way of rolling out OTA updates. You can use FunkyHuawei to install the new version immediately, or can wait for the update to be rolled out. It might be a month or more after release until the update reaches your device from Huawei directly. We have no idea why.
Q: Why isn't FunkyHuawei free?
A: Because many of FunkyHuawei's features cost FunkyHuawei money to provide. Features that don't cost FunkyHuawei money to provide, like rooting the Mate 10 or our TWRP build for Mate 9/Oreo, for example, are generally made available for free. There are also bills to pay, kids to put through school, and so on.
Q: I noticed FunkyHuawei in an XDA Portal article!
A: FunkyHuawei loves XDA, and is cooperating with them as much as possible. Recognized Developers and Contributors on the XDA forums are welcome to claim a free credit from FunkyHuawei as well.
Q: I have a different question.
A: This is what this thread is for! Post away!
duraaraa said:
P10 Device-Specific Information
The P10 now has a relatively mature community with many methods to do many things.
However, there are still some things only possible with FunkyHuawei, so it would be most useful for:
1. Installing updates on bootloader-locked devices, even if the update is not approved by Huawei for your device.
2. Rebranding bootloader-locked devices, or rebranding to obscure carrier brandings.
3. Restoring bricked devices..
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Luckilly the P10 community here is mature enough that there is no longer a need for Funky's services. However effective Funky may be, we can save ourselves the 30bucks and do it ourselves
We are pleased to announce FHUnbrickFlashTool -- You can now repair any recent Huawei phone via fastboot, even if you cannot access eRecovery or boot the phone! Even if it doesn't show the Huawei logo, as long as you can get a fastboot connection to your computer, you can recover the phone! Google FHUnbrickFlashTool or check FunkyHuawei's reddit for details.
We have added a brand new Android O build for the Chinese P10.
You will need to rebrand your phone to VTR-AL00 (all/cn) to install it.
Best to use HiSuite to install it -- check out Mate 10 rebranding information to find the correct version of HiSuite and instructions.
We now have Android O for International P10 and P10 Plus.
Check FunkyHuawei reddit for install instructions, or google for "Android O Builds for International P10 and P10 Plus now available! Instructions inside"
This is great news!!
If I only got some $:crying: but nice news
Does this include Treble?
tiktok1 said:
Does this include Treble?
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Yes, of course.
Hey all, I'm having a problems to which i've been pulling my hair out and not sure what to do. Essentially, I had my phone rooted, although later decided I wanted to unroot. To unroot I used an app called "simply unroot" however it did not fully unroot my device, just made it worse, my phone does not pass the safety net, however "root checker apps" suggest my phone is not rooted, although some apps recognise my phone as being rooted. My phone bootloader is unlocked, but the OEM toggle in the developer options is not set as enabled, and is NOW greyed out so i cant click it, meaning i do not have access to any fastboot commands and thus cannot flash a recovery.img. Although, believe after having trying to unroot it had automatically disable OEM. I have tried to lock the bootloader in the hopes that OEM toggle would no longer be greyed out, but cannot do this as i dont have access to fastboot commands. Even with TWRP i cannot flash anything just promps me with Error 9. I have tried storing the UPDATE.app within the dload folder, but that doesnt work either. I have no idea how i can recover this device. Fell like i've tried everything. Please help.
rustymole said:
Hey all, I'm having a problems to which i've been pulling my hair out and not sure what to do. Essentially, I had my phone rooted, although later decided I wanted to unroot. To unroot I used an app called "simply unroot" however it did not fully unroot my device, just made it worse, my phone does not pass the safety net, however "root checker apps" suggest my phone is not rooted, although some apps recognise my phone as being rooted. My phone bootloader is unlocked, but the OEM toggle in the developer options is not set as enabled, and is NOW greyed out so i cant click it, meaning i do not have access to any fastboot commands and thus cannot flash a recovery.img. Although, believe after having trying to unroot it had automatically disable OEM. I have tried to lock the bootloader in the hopes that OEM toggle would no longer be greyed out, but cannot do this as i dont have access to fastboot commands. Even with TWRP i cannot flash anything just promps me with Error 9. I have tried storing the UPDATE.app within the dload folder, but that doesnt work either. I have no idea how i can recover this device. Fell like i've tried everything. Please help.
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Why you pose this question in the "official funkyhuawei support" thread is beyond me....
Only thing that comes to mind is: do you have USB debugging enabled in the developers options? It should be enabled if you want to use ADB or Fastboot.
rustymole said:
Hey all, I'm having a problems to which i've been pulling my hair out and not sure what to do. Essentially, I had my phone rooted, although later decided I wanted to unroot. To unroot I used an app called "simply unroot" however it did not fully unroot my device, just made it worse, my phone does not pass the safety net, however "root checker apps" suggest my phone is not rooted, although some apps recognise my phone as being rooted. My phone bootloader is unlocked, but the OEM toggle in the developer options is not set as enabled, and is NOW greyed out so i cant click it, meaning i do not have access to any fastboot commands and thus cannot flash a recovery.img. Although, believe after having trying to unroot it had automatically disable OEM. I have tried to lock the bootloader in the hopes that OEM toggle would no longer be greyed out, but cannot do this as i dont have access to fastboot commands. Even with TWRP i cannot flash anything just promps me with Error 9. I have tried storing the UPDATE.app within the dload folder, but that doesnt work either. I have no idea how i can recover this device. Fell like i've tried everything. Please help.
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You can use FunkyHuawei eRecovery method to return it to stock.
I recently updated my P10 VTR L29 C432 from nougat to Oreo B360 via oreoupgrade script method as posted in forum but after update my bootloader seems to be locked again i wanted to root my phone via installing TWRP but it's not allowed by fastboot
Any solution or any solution to unlock bootloader or root the phone without losing data !? I have too much files and apps on phone that i won't lose
I'll keep this short, as I don't want to waste anyone's time. 2 days ago I installed an OTA update on my Honor 8 while I had TWRP installed. I didn't know it was a red no-no when I did that and I now regret it.
I've looked for help on reddit but that got me nowhere as there are not that many Android support subreddits and the existing ones are not that active. I know that I have to flash my phone with the right firmware, but I can't seem to find the right one, as there are many different versions, such as OTA updates, FullOTA, as well as the region code. Then there's the issue of flashing. Every kind of unbricking video I've watched, flashes the firmware of their device using an SD card. I don't have a microSD card reader, so I don't even know how I'll get the firmware on it. I'd prefer to use something like adb platform tools to flash the firmware, but if it isn't possible that way, I guess I'll buy an SD card and use someone else's setup to move the firmware.
My phone's model number is FRD-L09, it was running Android 7.0 and EMUI 5.0. I don't know the region code, but I bought the device from an UK supplier, but on the back of the phone's box, it says Huawei Technologies (Netherlands).
Any kind of help would be greatly greatly appreciated!!
Pretty straight forward question. My phone is rebranded as I bought it off Banggood. The box says STF-TL10, my settings say STF-LO9. What phone version do I choose in order to download the according firmware? Also, will this change my language settings or/and delete any files/settings from my phone? Could I mess this up? Haven't been active in flashing in a while. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm not 100% on flashing a rebranded phone but i've read a few horror stories about failed flashing . Have you looked at https://4pda.ru/
I got some OTAs when i first bought it but it has been silent since july i think :/. Also i just checked the site and im not sure to what am i searching there
paste the link into google search and it can translate the site to whichever language you prefer
XperiaNoobie said:
Pretty straight forward question. My phone is rebranded as I bought it off Banggood. The box says STF-TL10, my settings say STF-LO9. What phone version do I choose in order to download the according firmware? Also, will this change my language settings or/and delete any files/settings from my phone? Could I mess this up? Haven't been active in flashing in a while. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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You use STF-L09 if your settings says so.
Does your settings state 6 GB ram ?
I'm in same case scenario with a STF-L09 which is in fact a STF-AL00 4GB/64GB.
Hicare can state your IMEI's are in huawei database a STF-TL10 but it does not matter for ota or anything else.
If you use FF to OTA with DNS or VPN, if it's still working, you'll have to use aproved firmware or it will just failed.
If your bootloader is already unlock download STF-L09 via FF and use HURUPDATER.
TL10 is better than ALx0
Ok so actually this happened. I tried to find an OTA through the OS without tampering with anything. After 3-4 refreshes a new update appeared around 3.2GB. I downloaded it and installed it and it worked pretty much how it should. The whole thing with the bootloader is another thing. Whenever I try to find my bootloader ID through apps it says unknown, I also missed the deadline when Huawei offered the bootloader codes, I tried the one that XDA offered got no response and now all that is left is DC phoenix or something related to that. Any tips?
Hi!
I bought a TWO brand new Huawei Mate 10 Lite.
Both model: RNE-L21 with Emui 5.1
I updated only one of them with OTA from EMUI 5.1 (RNE-L21C432B133) to EMUI 8.0 (RNE-L21 8.0.0.341(C432))
The only reason why I updated my phone was that they wrote note "The system version can be rolled back to the official version of EMUI 5.1 in Phone Manager".
I don't know if Phone Manager is the same thing as HiSuite but i tried HiSuite and I'm not able to downgrade because it's says that my System is up to date. I've tried many different versions of HiSuite (last one 9.0.2.301) and about 2-5 times I've been lucky to see that option "See other versions" to downgrade (to RNE-L21C432B137CUSTC432D001) but anyway when downloading come up to 100% its end with error "Failed to update".
*Edit* - HiSuite and See other versions problem solved
I've seen on forum that alot of people had problem with downgrading in HiSuite and annoying message "System is up to date". They wasn't able to see option "See other versions" to downgrade. I spend many hours today to find out why sometimes I can downgrade and mostly not. To solve this problem I took out my simcard, switched off wifi and enabled airplain mode. Now HiSuite is letting me to choose firmware but when downloading is complete, phone disconnect with error "Failed to update".
As i said they are both new with warranty so I also tried to contact customer service and a guy said that I can't roll back. I told him about message before update but he ignored to comment that so I asked about HiSuite problem and his answer was "if HiSuite doesn't let me downgrade so he cannot do anything more about it"
Now I wanna ask you, what should I or can I do about it?
They shouldn't write that I can rollback if i cannot.
BL is also locked and they don't gives keys to unlock anymore. How to rollback?
Hope you help me guys.
Sorry for mistakes. English is not my mother language.
Best regards
paxsu said:
Hi!
I bought a TWO brand new Huawei Mate 10 Lite.
Both model: RNE-L21 with Emui 5.1
I updated only one of them with OTA from EMUI 5.1 (RNE-L21C432B133) to EMUI 8.0 (RNE-L21 8.0.0.341(C432))
The only reason why I updated my phone was that they wrote note "The system version can be rolled back to the official version of EMUI 5.1 in Phone Manager".
I don't know if Phone Manager is the same thing as HiSuite but i tried HiSuite and I'm not able to downgrade because it's says that my System is up to date. I've tried many different versions of HiSuite (last one 9.0.2.301) and about 2-5 times I've been lucky to see that option "See other versions" to downgrade (to RNE-L21C432B137CUSTC432D001) but anyway when downloading come up to 100% its end with error "Failed to update".
*Edit* - HiSuite and See other versions problem solved
I've seen on forum that alot of people had problem with downgrading in HiSuite and annoying message "System is up to date". They wasn't able to see option "See other versions" to downgrade. I spend many hours today to find out why sometimes I can downgrade and mostly not. To solve this problem I took out my simcard, switched off wifi and enabled airplain mode. Now HiSuite is letting me to choose firmware but when downloading is complete, phone disconnect with error "Failed to update".
As i said they are both new with warranty so I also tried to contact customer service and a guy said that I can't roll back. I told him about message before update but he ignored to comment that so I asked about HiSuite problem and his answer was "if HiSuite doesn't let me downgrade so he cannot do anything more about it"
Now I wanna ask you, what should I or can I do about it?
They shouldn't write that I can rollback if i cannot.
BL is also locked and they don't gives keys to unlock anymore. How to rollback?
Hope you help me guys.
Sorry for mistakes. English is not my mother language.
Best regards
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Hi, try Firmware finder from Play Store, version 9.7 Select RNE-L21C432B137 firmware from 2018.06.02 N* 160963 . Use eRecovery method (recommended for Oreo). GL!
My device died when I tried to install Pie Update by HiSuite and FirmwareFinder the message says "your device has loaded a different operating system"
I tried to install stock firmware by " dload " but i failed > This release is not compatible with the current version Please install the correct version
How can I restore my phone?
please help
Anything new?
Hello! Have you ever found a way to sort it out? same situation here.. I'd even contacted DC-Unlocker team and they said there's no plan for this model anytime soon!!
Seems to me that the only way to unbrick this phone is to purchase a bootloader and an FRP unlocking codes, that's frustrating because it's ridiculously expensive!!
Zaki4t said:
Hello! Have you ever found a way to sort it out? same situation here.. I'd even contacted DC-Unlocker team and they said there's no plan for this model anytime soon!!
Seems to me that the only way to unbrick this phone is to purchase a bootloader and an FRP unlocking codes, that's frustrating because it's ridiculously expensive!!
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my device is live by installing the correct last version of frimware 9.0 for my device version and region
MFAco said:
my device is live by installing the correct last version of frimware 9.0 for my device version and region
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Hello, can you explain how to make it work? Even dload method doesn’t seem to work for me cause I get the ‘failed to install’ message (instead of saying that I’m on a different version or so)!! dload method never worked for me it’s like I had no sdcard inserted.
I would like to get a detailed tutorial since I’ve never had ‘dload’ method to work, I think I am missing something!
Thank you