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P20 Pro Firmware Variants

Can someone explain to me where the different P20 Pro variants are from? I'm not talking about the L29, L09 and so on, but about c432, c652 etc. From what I've read one the forums so far, I reckon the L-29, c432 version which I have is the "best", however I haven't received the 131 update yet (I'm on 120) and that kind of worries me. One last question: my P20 Pro is brand new and after I inserted my SIM card I got an update (obviously from my carrier) named DT. GRC 8.1.0.4 (CT) (my current last installed update is CLT-L29 8.1.0.120 (C432)). The changelog is "-Optimized network interworking - essential and recommended apps" I don't really want to install it because it will apparently install bloatware from my carrier, but I'm confused about the higher version number (8.1.0.4 vs. 8.1.0.120). How come it is higher? And if I do install it will I continue to receive c432 updates as they are released or will I have to wait for my carrier to roll them out?

There is no best variant. The version are devided by World regions. The 432 is the European one. As for the update you got its from your network provider. I got it to too (DT. GRC 8.1.0.4 LT) but after I have received the. 128 version.
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I don‘t think .131 is officially out yet. I have not seen an official changelog so far and most people that have it seen to have flashed it manually. so relax, it will come when it‘s ready.

sniper20 said:
There is no best variant. The version are devided by World regions. The 432 is the European one. As for the update you got its from your network provider. I got it to too (DT. GRC 8.1.0.4 LT) but after I have received the. 128 version.
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So I have to install this update before I am able to install 1.28? I also thought about it before but I was hesitant to do it as the update from my carrier has (C150) at the end which probably means that after I install it my phone will change to C150 from C432 and I don't know the consequenses of that (my main fear is that then my carrier would have to approve updates before I receive them which would delay them even further). But if it is the only way I can be able to install 1.28 and any later update then I guess I'll do it.
P.S. I said C432 is the "best" because I see that anyone who wants to rebrand does so to the C432 variant so I reckon there are some advantages to it (like receiving updates quicker maybe?)

C432 it's the most common version around the globe. In order for an update to be compatible with your phone, should read c432. You can't install other than 432.
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sniper20 said:
There is no best variant. The version are devided by World regions. The 432 is the European one. As for the update you got its from your network provider. I got it to too (DT. GRC 8.1.0.4 LT) but after I have received the. 128 version.
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sniper20 said:
C432 it's the most common version around the globe. In order for an update to be compatible with your phone, should read c432. You can't install other than 432.
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But I literally have it resumed right now because I accidentally began the download. I mean how would I even get it on my phone as an OTA if it wasn't compatible? My question is, after i install it will my firmware change from a free one to a branded one?
*EDIT*: I found the below really helpful article which I thankfully understood thanks to my knowledge of German. To sum it up, it basically says that it is natural for P20 Pro users to get an update from their carrier as soon as they insert a SIM card on their phone. It may appear to be a different firmware version (like in my case which was C150), however the update will only install a couple of apps from your carrier (which you are going to be able to uninstall anyway) and that it won't interfere neither with how quick and the way you receive updates nor your device's firmware variant. Here is the link to the article: https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/huawei-p20-pro.3297/faq-branding-beim-huawei-p20-pro.876843.html
I think it should be pinned somewhere as I believe it would help more people because I've seen plenty others wondering the same thing

Can confirm that right after I installed the carrier update, version 128 was made available to download and the phone remained as C432. Problem solved, thanks Android-Hilfe.

In my case I receive the 128 first and after that the provider update. Now I'm waiting for the 131 or 132 update that's being released for c432.
Sent from my Huawei P20 PRO

sniper20 said:
In my case I receive the 128 first and after that the provider update. Now I'm waiting for the 131 or 132 update that's being released for c432.
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Any news on whether anyone has received it yet as an OTA?

NikosKont said:
Can someone explain to me where the different P20 Pro variants are from? I'm not talking about the L29, L09 and so on, but about c432, c652 etc. From what I've read one the forums so far, I reckon the L-29, c432 version which I have is the "best", however I haven't received the 131 update yet (I'm on 120) and that kind of worries me. One last question: my P20 Pro is brand new and after I inserted my SIM card I got an update (obviously from my carrier) named DT. GRC 8.1.0.4 (CT) (my current last installed update is CLT-L29 8.1.0.120 (C432)). The changelog is "-Optimized network interworking - essential and recommended apps" I don't really want to install it because it will apparently install bloatware from my carrier, but I'm confused about the higher version number (8.1.0.4 vs. 8.1.0.120). How come it is higher? And if I do install it will I continue to receive c432 updates as they are released or will I have to wait for my carrier to roll them out?
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I did a thread on this...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-pro/how-to/huawei-p20-pro-variants-t3797524

Latest firmware for vtr-l29 region c432

Hi guys
I recently bought a p10 version l29 and my region is c432
I searched for updates but it tells me there is no updates
This is the latest version ?

You are in EMUI 5 & Android version 7. I have also a P10 L29 and after auto updat it is now in EMUI 8 & Android version 8. I am in South Asia.
See my attachment.

Ronju Khan said:
You are in EMUI 5 & Android version 7. I have also a P10 L29 and after auto updat it is now in EMUI 8 & Android version 8. I am in South Asia.
See my attachment.
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You got it through OTA ?

Yes OTA. My phone is not rooted.

Huawei hast a miserable update politic.
No one knows how it works and why some devices are getting updated immediately and others not.
EMUI8 should be rolled out for everyone. Maybe your IMEI is not in their system or your phone is rebranded and Huawei won't update because IMEI and region are not fitting together.
You can try Firmware Finder app by TeamMT to update. It works until newer Oreo versions. You can also check Firmware Access in this app, maybe you can update through it.
Or you try to ask Huaweis support, but it's not very good and professional in most countries.

Jannomag said:
Huawei hast a miserable update politic.
No one knows how it works and why some devices are getting updated immediately and others not.
EMUI8 should be rolled out for everyone. Maybe your IMEI is not in their system or your phone is rebranded and Huawei won't update because IMEI and region are not fitting together.
You can try Firmware Finder app by TeamMT to update. It works until newer Oreo versions. You can also check Firmware Access in this app, maybe you can update through it.
Or you try to ask Huaweis support, but it's not very good and professional in most countries.
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Which of these should i install in order not to lose my data ?
Thank you

Try OTA first, if this doesn't work FullOTA.
There's always a risk losing your data while updating, even with official methods.
If you want to lower this risk try the latest version called "(Full)OTA-PV". This is the public version.
I never had any issues with updating using Firmware Finders files.

Android Pie OTA started for global Huawei P10 VTR-L09
https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_9_starts_hitting_global_huawei_p10_devices-news-34847.php

Bodzium said:
Android Pie OTA started for global Huawei P10 VTR-L09
https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_9_starts_hitting_global_huawei_p10_devices-news-34847.php
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In Romania on my p10 when you think I will receive the update to Pie?

Bodzium said:
Android Pie OTA started for global Huawei P10 VTR-L09
https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_9_starts_hitting_global_huawei_p10_devices-news-34847.php
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Not global, C636 is an Asian version. There are beta tests in some European countries and sometimes Huawei ceased releasing updates completely (I'm stuck on B376 and it's the newest version for my country, even though P10 Lite got 4 more updates and continues getting them regularly).

majaczos said:
Not global, C636 is an Asian version. There are beta tests in some European countries and sometimes Huawei ceased releasing updates completely (I'm stuck on B376 and it's the newest version for my country, even though P10 Lite got 4 more updates and continues getting them regularly).
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you're not stuck. change to another region firmware. what's stopping you

@fatjoez You cannot change the region in EMUI anymore, it's determined by your SIM. It's enough to swap it with the one from abroad and updates will show up immediately. It worked for many people, unfortunately I don't have an access to such SIM.
And it's not a bug, Huawei's consultants admitted that by Huawei's decision B376 is the newest software in my country (which is one of the largest for Huawei in EU).

no I mean what's stopping you to rebrand your phone? or force flash another regions firmware?

fatjoez said:
no I mean what's stopping you to rebrand your phone? or force flash another regions firmware?
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is it possible to force flash my VTR-L29 device to another region? If yes, how? Thanks

guindulman888 said:
is it possible to force flash my VTR-L29 device to another region? If yes, how? Thanks
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Yes, look for 'rebranding' in the guides section. You do need an unlocked bootloader for this.

majaczos said:
@fatjoez You cannot change the region in EMUI anymore, it's determined by your SIM. It's enough to swap it with the one from abroad and updates will show up immediately. It worked for many people, unfortunately I don't have an access to such SIM.
And it's not a bug, Huawei's consultants admitted that by Huawei's decision B376 is the newest software in my country (which is one of the largest for Huawei in EU).
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Order GiffGaff sim card it is free (3-5 days delivery) just put sim card (must be only one sim inside) and volla

Ronju Khan said:
You are in EMUI 5 & Android version 7. I have also a P10 L29 and after auto updat it is now in EMUI 8 & Android version 8. I am in South Asia.
See my attachment.
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Hi
I got the same model VTR-L29(C636) on eBay from China. Trying to use it in Delhi, but the phone appears to have extremely poor radios. It connects well in areas where the signal is strong, but in weak areas it just doesn't connect at all.
India primarily uses 4 LTE bands - 3, 40, 41 and 5. Band 5 (850 mhz) comes into play indoors, where the signal is the weakest. It looks as if the P10 is unable to use this band, although the specifications say so.
I am interested in knowing what is the connectivity of the phone like in B'desh, whether you are facing the same issues or not.
Thanks.

Hi
Here in Dhaka we have 3G & 4G connection available based on locations in City area. Most of the time my phone connected with 3G and very rare it is on 4G though it is set on 4G.
I have no problem on connection and the speed.
Hope this helps you.
Cheers.

Finally Android Pie official is rolling out, already in China and soon Europe and rest of the world

Ronju Khan said:
Hi
Here in Dhaka we have 3G & 4G connection available based on locations in City area. Most of the time my phone connected with 3G and very rare it is on 4G though it is set on 4G.
I have no problem on connection and the speed.
Hope this helps you.
Cheers.
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Thanks, do you have the C636 firmware ?

installing global software on my carrier P30 pro

How do I install a global version of Android on my p30 pro.
At this moment my p30 get his updates through my mobile provider, but I want to get ota as soon as they arrive. I'm still on .178 while .185 already been out

You can try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...orial-vog-l29-flash-firmware-153-usb-t3928793
You can download 185 here
https://support.halabtech.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=folder&id=44877&p_start=1
Do not forget to make a backup before.

HDJ80 said:
You can try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...orial-vog-l29-flash-firmware-153-usb-t3928793
You can download 185 here
https://support.halabtech.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=folder&id=44877&p_start=1
Do not forget to make a backup before.
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Good day, presently my device can't upgrade to EMUI 10 cause its locked to Docomo carrier, am from the Caribbean can this work if I download and install on my P30 Pro HW-02L Japanese version

Nyah Honor 30 said:
Good day, presently my device can't upgrade to EMUI 10 cause its locked to Docomo carrier, am from the Caribbean can this work if I download and install on my P30 Pro HW-02L Japanese version
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Hi Nyah, were you able to upgrade your P30? Im stuck with Docomo too

How Do I Change My Firmware From L-09 to L-29?

I recently discovered that the VOG-AL10 firmware version of Huawei P30 pro has some restricted features like not allowing Google Pay services. I've tried doing in app purchases in apps but they always fail no matter what.
I really don't know how to change the firmware to the international version and any help would be appreciated please.

That has to do with the version of the phone.The firmware it's the same but P30 pro l29 model has dual sim.

xhoi287 said:
That has to do with the version of the phone.The firmware it's the same but P30 pro l29 model has dual sim.
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Mine is also dual Sim, but the firmware is VOG-AL10

P30 Pro VOG-L29 Sim Card Trick to get EMUI 11 in USA

Hi all,
I recently brought this model with the C431 build, on 10.0.0.195. I read that one way to trick the phone to update the EMUI is to get a China sim card from Amazon. Can someone share a link to the specific one to get? There are all these different ones and I am confused.
Thanks in advance

This is to answer my own question.I found out C431 is for Europe, so I bought a SIM card from that region on Amazon. Now it is working. I've updated to EMUI 11 and am seeing EMUI 12 available this morning.