South Korean P9 Plus Nougat Update - Huawei P9 Plus Questions & Answers

Hello!
The main reason I picked the Huawei P9 Plus was that I had read online that Nougat was coming to the P9 Plus. But now, people have had it since March and I still don't have it! lol
So I've got a couple of questions about trying to install it manually.
1) South Korean banking apps quit working if they detect that you have root access. Is there a manual install method that doesn't require root or a way to hide root access from them?
2) Can I install the European update (the only one I seem to be able to find online) on a South Korean phone? I've got the VIE-L09 and I'm currently running VIE-L09C627B140.

The latest for C627 is B140 in Firmware Finder.
You can debrand your phone to get an European firmware. You will find guides here on XDA.

masze said:
The latest for C627 is B140 in Firmware Finder.
You can debrand your phone to get an European firmware. You will find guides here on XDA.
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Would that require root or somehow else block apps that check for root access?

doulos05 said:
Would that require root or somehow else block apps that check for root access?
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You need to do it twrp, so you need to unlock bootloader and gain root excess.
Debrand
Lock bootloader and close root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/how-to/guide-debranding-to-c432-updating-to-t3551523
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9-plus/how-to/vdo-guide-how-to-debrand-huawei-phone-t3410046

masze said:
You need to do it twrp, so you need to unlock bootloader and gain root excess.
Debrand
Lock bootloader and close root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/how-to/guide-debranding-to-c432-updating-to-t3551523
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9-plus/how-to/vdo-guide-how-to-debrand-huawei-phone-t3410046
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I don't think there is a working TWRP for C627. I tried with all versions of TWRP for P9, none of them work.

junhuy said:
I don't think there is a working TWRP for C627. I tried with all versions of TWRP for P9, none of them work.
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So is there no way to debrand? Sorry, I intended to test this about 2 weeks ago and then life happened. Stupid life.

doulos05 said:
So is there no way to debrand? Sorry, I intended to test this about 2 weeks ago and then life happened. Stupid life.
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it seems so, at least until a working twrp for c627 is out.

doulos05 said:
So is there no way to debrand? Sorry, I intended to test this about 2 weeks ago and then life happened. Stupid life.
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I managed to install twrp after flashing the c432 rom following this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/how-to/guide-debranding-to-c432-updating-to-t3551523. with the hybrid rom of c900, you can install twrp with SRKTool. After that, you can flash anything you want.

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Anyone has the link to this firmware??
It's on Team MT's Firmware finder, download it from there
kanishka1234 said:
Anyone has the link to this firmware??
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You can find it here: http://hwmt.ru/hwmtsite/firmware-database/?firmware_model=VTR-L29&firmware_page=0
colthekid said:
It's on Team MT's Firmware finder, download it from there
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I dowloaded it from firmware finder but it doesnt install... I already checked the IMEI compatibility but I wont install... should I unlock bootloader to install the firmware
kanishka1234 said:
I dowloaded it from firmware finder but it doesnt install... I already checked the IMEI compatibility but I wont install... should I unlock bootloader to install the firmware
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Yes you'll need to unlock the bootloader.
As for the update itself, I use the method here... https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
Originally written for the mate 9, it's been updated for the p10.
It will also debrand if you want to go to C432, and/or update to any rom.
It will wipe your phone though, so backup anything you need to your external sd card.
colthekid said:
Yes you'll need to unlock the bootloader.
As for the update itself, I use the method here... https://forum.xda-developers.com/mat...ckage-t3593108
Originally written for the mate 9, it's been updated for the p10.
It will also debrand if you want to go to C432, and/or update to any rom.
It will wipe your phone though, so backup anything you need to your external sd card.
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Does unlocking bootloader voids warrenty
kanishka1234 said:
Does unlocking bootloader voids warrenty
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Yes, technically, but it can be relocked. Indeed the method I linked to above relocked my bootloader twice when I was rebranding to C432, although I don't know if that "restores" the warranty.
If you didn't want to unlock the bootloader, then you'd have to wait for the update to arrive via OTA as a "normal" update from Huawei
colthekid said:
Yes, technically, but it can be relocked. Indeed the method I linked to above relocked my bootloader twice when I was rebranding to C432, although I don't know if that "restores" the warranty.
If you didn't want to unlock the bootloader, then you'd have to wait for the update to arrive via OTA as a "normal" update from Huawei
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Or pay for a FunkyHuawei update.
colthekid said:
Yes, technically, but it can be relocked. Indeed the method I linked to above relocked my bootloader twice when I was rebranding to C432, although I don't know if that "restores" the warranty.
If you didn't want to unlock the bootloader, then you'd have to wait for the update to arrive via OTA as a "normal" update from Huawei
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I unlocked bootloader and tired to install the same full firmware dwnloaded from firmware finder... but it always fails at 5%
colthekid said:
Yes, technically, but it can be relocked. Indeed the method I linked to above relocked my bootloader twice when I was rebranding to C432, although I don't know if that "restores" the warranty.
If you didn't want to unlock the bootloader, then you'd have to wait for the update to arrive via OTA as a "normal" update from Huawei
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um trying to reinstall because my display was replaced and the fingerprint sensor seem not properly caibrated... is their any way to recalibrate it without reflashing firmware
kanishka1234 said:
I unlocked bootloader and tired to install the same full firmware dwnloaded from firmware finder... but it always fails at 5%
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Use the HWOTA method I linked to above.
kanishka1234 said:
um trying to reinstall because my display was replaced and the fingerprint sensor seem not properly caibrated... is their any way to recalibrate it without reflashing firmware
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Don't know, but I doubt it.
colthekid said:
Yes you'll need to unlock the bootloader.
As for the update itself, I use the method here... https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
Originally written for the mate 9, it's been updated for the p10.
It will also debrand if you want to go to C432, and/or update to any rom.
It will wipe your phone though, so backup anything you need to your external sd card.
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That post didnt really explained the steps after download process, may i ask do i flash all the zips after downloading? What Are the sequence of the files to flash? Do i flash it via TWRP? Isit possible if i download the full package and flash it?
HOPE you can help clarify. Thanks.
DaRdamnDoG said:
That post didnt really explained the steps after download process, may i ask do i flash all the zips after downloading? What Are the sequence of the files to flash? Do i flash it via TWRP? Isit possible if i download the full package and flash it?
HOPE you can help clarify. Thanks.
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If you use the method I linked to, it does it all for you in the correct order and tells you what to do & when

New to rooting, please help me out!

Help me with rooting my Huawei P10 VTR-L29
I'm new to rooting and I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me how i do it step by step .
I'm not completely lost, however i really don't want to brick my phone as i don't have any more money for a new phone
Check here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/how-to/guide-magisk-v15-4-oreo-t3759998
Be careful with other root methods, I read several sad stories about bricks from users who tried to root.
M1chiel said:
Check here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/how-to/guide-magisk-v15-4-oreo-t3759998
Be careful with other root methods, I read several sad stories about bricks from users who tried to root.
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Do you know any root that works for android 7.0 and EMUI 5.1? I don't know why, but i still haven't got the new update.
ZaKh10 said:
Do you know any root that works for android 7.0 and EMUI 5.1? I don't know why, but i still haven't got the new update.
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I would update first. Look for Firmware Finder for speeding up the updates.
M1chiel said:
I would update first. Look for Firmware Finder for speeding up the updates.
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Could you maybe guide me on updating with firmware finder and what i shouldn't do to brick my device?
ZaKh10 said:
Could you maybe guide me on updating with firmware finder and what i shouldn't do to brick my device?
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FF is pretty safe since it only tricks the original updater. All steps are clearly described by the OP in this thread (Step 4): https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/how-to/huawei-p10-debrand-rebrand-update-guide-t3691013
Need to unlock your bootloader first and install TWRP before rooting your phone.

Google Pay on Debranded P20 (SafetyNet False)

Hi,
I've recently debranded my P20 Pro and found that I can no longer use Google Pay. As part of the debranding process, I unlocked the bootloader, rooted the phone, debranded, and then lost root, and noticed that even without root, it wasn't working.
I've rooted the P20 Pro after debranding and SafeNet Check is coming back False for ctsProfile and basicIntegrity, which after reading around, seems to be the issue here. I've tried using Magisk Core Only Mode, I've tried making sure Google Pay is selected in Magisk Hide etc, but still no luck.
Has anyone else managed to get Google Pay working after debranding, or managed to get SafetyNet to come back True after debranding?
Many thanks
Yes, you need to relock the bootloader but will mean you lose root
robot1000 said:
Yes, you need to relock the bootloader but will mean you lose root
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This is incorrect, man. I have been using Google Pay fully rooted with an unlocked bootloader for over a month with no issues. I suspect it is either because the debranding process has created the issue or something to do with the firmware.
OP, what firmware are you running? If you are on 8.1.0.128a then that is the reason you are failing safetynet.
Downgrade to just 8.1.0.128 and it will function.
I'm unlocked and rooted, Google Pay works just fine.
robot1000 said:
Yes, you need to relock the bootloader but will mean you lose root
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Thanks for your suggestion. I'll give it a try when i get home this evening.
robot1000 said:
Yes, you need to relock the bootloader but will mean you lose root
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Shaolin36 said:
This is incorrect, man. I have been using Google Pay fully rooted with an unlocked bootloader for over a month with no issues. I suspect it is either because the debranding process has created the issue or something to do with the firmware.
OP, what firmware are you running? If you are on 8.1.0.128a then that is the reason you are failing safetynet.
Downgrade to just 8.1.0.128 and it will function.
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Thanks for your reply. I'm on 8.1.0.128. The reason I debranded was to get firmware updates. I was originally stuck on a UK build CLT L29 8.1.0.110, but I'm now on EU build CLT L29 8.1.0.128.
angus_mcfisher said:
Thanks for your reply. I'm on 8.1.0.128. The reason I debranded was to get firmware updates. I was originally stuck on a UK build CLT L29 8.1.0.110, but I'm now on EU build CLT L29 8.1.0.128.
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No problem. Your build number (in settings) would only show 128 even if on 128a which I suspect that you are infact on (which is the most recent C432 firmware on firmware finder).
Before locking your bootloader (which is unlikely to help, but maybe worth a try if you fail to pass safetynet after at least trying another firmware) you should check firmware finder for 128 (not 128a) and use the HuRUpdater method, and then see if SafetyNet passes.
I had the same issue, basically if your phones bootloader is unlocked but no root and no twrp is installed then all apps will fail the safenet check... No clue why, but i found that out after a few hours of testing and restoring the phone...
Shaolin36 said:
No problem. Your build number (in settings) would only show 128 even if on 128a which I suspect that you are infact on (which is the most recent C432 firmware on firmware finder).
Before locking your bootloader (which is unlikely to help, but maybe worth a try if you fail to pass safetynet after at least trying another firmware) you should check firmware finder for 128 (not 128a) and use the HuRUpdater method, and then see if SafetyNet passes.
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Thanks again. Can you confirm that it's safe to downgrade the firmware? I' seem to remember reading that it bricks the phone.
auridas330 said:
I had the same issue, basically if your phones bootloader is unlocked but no root and no twrp is installed then all apps will fail the safenet check... No clue why, but i found that out after a few hours of testing and restoring the phone...
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Thanks for your reply. Can I assume you got Google Pay back to working, after undoing the changes you made in testing, i.e. locking the bootloader, rooting, and installing twrp?
angus_mcfisher said:
Thanks for your reply. Can I assume you got Google Pay back to working, after undoing the changes you made in testing, i.e. locking the bootloader, rooting, and installing twrp?
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Yup, reflashed with e-recovery back to stock and its all fine

[Firmware][EMUI 9] BLA-L29 C432 9.0.0.161

Official EMUI 9.0 release for Mate 10 Pro (BLA-L29), European version (c432).
Requirements ;
1) Unlocked Bootloader
2) Root (only if you go from EMUI8.0 - > EMUI 9
3) A PC with working ADB
4) Some residual gray matter ?
Download - > https://androidhost.ru/7K8
Installation :
1) Upgrading from EMUI8.0
* use this tool - > https://mega.nz/#!w0kVRJjQ!MxuNRqUWJ-xM-nj2houAGqgreIodqbrwEIfVZ10CDcc
Run flash.bat and follow the on-screen instructions!
2) Updating from EMUI9 beta
* use this tool - > https://mega.nz/#!B9MnBYqQ!Ie7t_5lNSNlfiJqAY6ui_yV9rWyU3UUig2D5MFkdx68
Run flash.bat and follow the on-screen instructions!
Why we need root for 8.0? The download file says no service? Does everthing work? Thanks
inthedark22 said:
Why we need root for 8.0? The download file says no service? Does everthing work? Thanks
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For the EMUI 8 to 9 tool you will need root. You can do it from TWRP if you wanted to.
But you will need an unlocked bootloader at least, else you won't be able to install it.
No service = its not a service firmware, as most are on androidhost.ru.
Everything works fine. I just flashed it.
inthedark22 said:
Why we need root for 8.0? The download file says no service? Does everthing work? Thanks
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It says "no service" because it's not a DLOAD firmware.
Sorry, i'm just asking... From where did you got the rom? I see nothing on FF
Pretoriano80 said:
It says "no service" because it's not a DLOAD firmware.
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Will There be any problem when updating from emui 8.0 to 9.0 if i have deleted some apps from my system folder beforehand ??
ante0 said:
For the EMUI 8 to 9 tool you will need root. You can do it from TWRP if you wanted to.
But you will need an unlocked bootloader at least, else you won't be able to install it.
No service = its not a service firmware, as most are on androidhost.ru.
Everything works fine. I just flashed it.
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My bootloader is unlocked but everything is stock. Reboot in bootloader and run flash. Bat wont do the trick?
Sheldd said:
Sorry, i'm just asking... From where did you got the rom? I see nothing on FF
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Got it from a friend, who got it from another friend which found it on www.
inthedark22 said:
My bootloader is unlocked but everything is stock. Reboot in bootloader and run flash. Bat wont do the trick?
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It won't with the EMUI8 tool as it is now.
I will edit the EMUI9 tool and upload it, it will only require unlocked bootloader.
Edit: You can just use the EMUI9 tool as is, it's using Oreo TWRP and Oreo NoCheck.
As I am sure that EMUI 9 comes with new bootloader, is it possible to flash it without flashing xloader? As the Custom treble rom I want to use do not work on 9.0 vendor, so I could downgrade back.
Or uses the EMUI9 the 02xloader? If 02 then I can upgrade it to try it out!
Hopefully the update doesnt come x years laters for the ones on the official beta lol, anyway have fun guys
L09 nothing yet
how can i root BLA29 c432 157 versiot firmware?
nagyviktor199017 said:
how can i root BLA29 c432 157 versiot firmware?
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Unlock phone, flash twrp by pretoriano80, flash Magisk zip in twrp.
Alternatively: unlock phone, patch ramdisk in Magisk Manager, flash patched ramdisk in fastboot.
Would this method work for upgrading BLA-L29c636 b145 to BLA-L29C636E2R1P13B159 (9.0.0.159)
Is there any chance of getting a working TWRP/root on this version?
Great news. I've just installed it without problems. Is there any safe way to unroot and relock bootloader?
thatJasper said:
Is there any chance of getting a working TWRP/root on this version?
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Apparently the root developers, amongst others John Wu (Magisk), are working to get a simple way to root EMUI 9.0.
The root has already been confirmed to be working on the Huawei Mate 10 Pro and more devices should join the party sooner or later.
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https://www.theandroidsoul.com/emui-9-0-already-rooted/
the rom is working, but horrible performance. 125 000 points with antutu. fully working but very slow. i back to stock emui 8
Pretoriano80 said:
It says "no service" because it's not a DLOAD firmware.
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I'm on emui 9 beta and my bootloader and FRP were both unlocked. I removed all the scheme (fingerprint ecc.) ... but when i tred to flash the upgrade with your tool I saw that the FRP got locked. In the Setting options, Developper, (OEM unlock option is not anymore active). How can I restore this options to go on with the upgrade? Thank in advance.

Prepare to EMUI 10

Comming soon.. maybe this year
il3gal said:
Comming soon.. maybe this year
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That's old, there's already a B140 build. xD
Pretoriano80 said:
That's old, there's already a B140 build. xD
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FF is always behind a bit I think, but if it's there it means its coming soon.
Pretoriano80 said:
That's old, there's already a B140 build. xD
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Looking forward for an update solution from you and ante0.
badmania98 said:
Looking forward for an update solution from you and ante0.
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All versions of EMUI10 that I've tested so far, force locks bootloader. So don't install if you don't want to get locked. I guess if you have beta access approved you can downgrade back to 9.1 using HiSuite.
I have to downgrade using testpoint
Fastboot will still say you're unlocked but the command fastboot oem lock-state info says it's locked. Downgrading back to 9.1 will give back the unlock status, apparently. I guess they just add something to lock even if you're technically still unlocked. And the command to unlock through fastboot is removed so no way to unlock it again. I hope it's just locking for the beta.
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All versions of EMUI10 that I've tested so far, force locks bootloader. So don't install if you don't want to get locked. I guess if you have beta access approved you can downgrade back to 9.1 using HiSuite.
I have to downgrade using testpoint
Fastboot will still say you're unlocked but the command fastboot oem lock-state info says it's locked. Downgrading back to 9.1 will give back the unlock status, apparently. I guess they just add something to lock even if you're technically still unlocked. And the command to unlock through fastboot is removed so no way to unlock it again. I hope it's just locking for the beta.
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Maybe it is necessary to downgrade till EMUI 8.0?
I don't have beta access till now. But , as you know, I follow your and Pretoriano80 work very carefully.
badmania98 said:
Looking forward for an update solution from you and ante0.
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Like @ante0 said in the previous post, we already have the links for the updates, but so far all of them will trigger the bootloader lock, so unless you don't care about it, you should refrain from flashing EMUI10.
If the final release won't change this behavior, then probably Huawei has decided to lock the bootloader for good.
Pretoriano80 said:
Like @ante0 said in the previous post, we already have the links for the updates, but so far all of them will trigger the bootloader lock, so unless you don't care about it, you should refrain from flashing EMUI10.
If the final release won't change this behavior, then probably Huawei has decided to lock the bootloader for good.
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I prefer to wait. If you 2 will find a good solution to maintain boot-loader unlocked, I will follow it.
badmania98 said:
Maybe it is necessary to downgrade till EMUI 8.0?
I don't have beta access till now. But , as you know, I follow your and Pretoriano80 work very carefully.
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Downgrade to EMUI 8?
Well, if you do like me you have to as I have to flash board when BL is locked.
If you mean to keep unlock it won't work. Update from Oreo to Q directly will cause problems, it did for me when going Oreo to 9.1 anyway, and system update actually forces you to flash the latest stable 9.0 (9.0.0.197) to update to 9.1.0.300 then to 9.1.0.306.
And it's not like it's using a function to lock BL like they do when you flash a dload firmware. It's probably still unlocked but something changes it to locked. Iirc you could unlock using TP before, but now it refuses as USERLOCK is changed to unlock as well when you use testpoint, so it will just say "Phone is already unlocked", before it only changed FBLOCK to unlock.
But we will see what happens
@ante0 @Pretoriano80 : just in case I would install this beta from FF. What install method I have to use?
badmania98 said:
@[email protected] : just in case I would install this beta from FF. What install method I have to use?
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Installing with no-check recovery should work just fine, but you should also flash the new CUST and Preload.
If you really want to flash it, i can send you the link with the latest build (B140), but like i said, it will lock your bootloader.
Pretoriano80 said:
Installing with no-check recovery should work just fine, but you should also flash the new CUST and Preload.
If you really want to flash it, i can send you the link with the latest build (B140), but like i said, it will lock your bootloader.
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Yes, thanks in advance. Also the link for the no-check recovery & tool.
LE. It is from somebody else.
badmania98 said:
Yes, thanks in advance. Also the link for the no-check recovery & tool.
LE. It is from somebody else.
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It's a BLA-L29 C432 device?
Pretoriano80 said:
It's a BLA-L29 C432 device?
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Yes.
badmania98 said:
Yes.
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You can use the 3 files tool (skip the rooting part, of course) from here -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/how-to/tool-emui-9-0-to-9-1-upgrade-tool-t3949867 <- and replace the nocheck.img with the one from here (tge no verification version) - > https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/development/recovery-nocheck-pie-t3950037
Make sure that the downloaded firmwares are not corrupt, otherwise the installation may fail, because the no-check recovery will skip the integrity check.
I will send you the update files in PM.
i'd like to have a link for the update files aswell please, on firmware finder PC version there's only 10.0.139
vandal4e said:
i'd like to have a link for the update files aswell please, on firmware finder PC version there's only 10.0.139
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It doesn't really matter. When you flash it you won't be able to flash any newer ones as you won't be unlocked anymore, and can't unlock again either without downgrading back to 9.1.
I would wait until official to see if forced locking remains or not.

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