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[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Does anyone knows anything about this?

https://xdaforums.com/sho...39&postcount=6
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
I mean does anyone have this VOLTE option in Mobile network settings? As is shown in screenshot?

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71892239&postcount=6
[Mate 8 General] Pfeffernuss:
AL10, KangVIP 386 (OS4.1), VoLTE option is here :good:
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
huh, how come ure still on emui 4.1? still wary of the nougat bandwagon?
[Mate 8 General] Apad121:
Hell I am still ON EMUI 4 not even 4.1 B193....

Still waiting on stable build of Nougat to be pushed...
[Mate 8 General] Pfeffernuss:
Waiting for a proper Kang Nougat release :good:
[Mate 8 General] bluheart:
Volte option was there in MM. In nougat by default it's on, but only for China unicom
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Unicom mean on DL00, right?
[Mate 8 General] bluheart:
Yes, true
[Mate 8 General] Sojiroska:
Does anyone happen to know if there is a more advanced version of NXT-L09C45B520? I have searched unsuccessfully through Firmware Finder...
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
By the way, i just saw B587 popping up on FF, should be interesting to see if theres gonna be a full firmware version coming out of this :) in any case, still happy to see new roms being released for our beautiful mate 8!
[Mate 8 General] Sojiroska:
Well...I managed to install NXT-L09C45B520 in my Mate 8 yesterday using TWRP. I have four issues.

1. Bluetooth not working at all

2. I can´t find the phone's updater inside the settings.

3. TWRP is missing.

4. There is a minor update (also B520) for this phone so, I got the zip, but ia still don't figure out how to install

I really appreciate any help you can provide.

Thanks a lot in advance
[Mate 8 General] Bassiette:
Anyone tried install b580 with ff each time shows me authnication failed
[Mate 8 General] Asterix3011:
I also tried this, it made me download another 2.22GB on top of the 2.22GB downloaded then gave the authentication error message:(
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
heads up: B587 fullOTA is available in FF :) havent downloaded it yet but planning to do so ;)
[Mate 8 General] yeeyon1990:
for what variant?
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
looks like AL-10. ive downloaded it now, but havent installed it yet.
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Chances are you wont be able to install it as these are all false versions. Let me know if it goes through...:)
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
how so "false versions"? arent the authors of FF just pointing towards / providing links to Huawei firmware servers?
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Open the change log in a browser and see " point version". If it says "true", it is flashable. If it says "false version" , it is not flashable. May be for their internal use. This is what I have observed.

And as far as I have observed, this (false) versions can not be flashed through any means whether it is TWRP or Updater or dload.
[Mate 8 General] SergioRmz:
Does anyone knows if I can update from L09C432B560 directly to B580 via dload? Or should I first rollback to another version before updating?
[Mate 8 General] rophiroth:
I have to install from recovery with the hw_ file
[Mate 8 General] SergioRmz:
Sorry I didn't understand. Did you do that directly from the version I am?
[Mate 8 General] rophiroth:
not exactly, but I follow instructions from someone who have that exactly version. I do it directly from twrp. I've seen a lot of problems for using differents twpr, but the key is to succesfully install the update and then the hardare package. Always get build test-key by the way and the updater stop working
[Mate 8 General] Apad121:
Hi there

For NXT-L29C636

Finally there is B585.

However on Firmware Finder there is the PV sign next to it meaning it can't directly upgrade android 6 devices?
[Mate 8 General] danyv77:
You can not, I already tried, I went back to emui 4 and did the upgrade steps using ff and it gave me error !. So I went back to the B563
[Mate 8 General] Apad121:
Hi there

Are you able to upgrade to B585 from B563?

Also have you tried going a factory reset since you've been on Nougat? I saw a thread that for our models doing a factory reset on nougat breaks things?
[Mate 8 General] For_itembine:
I think I actually prefer marshmallow, seems smoother and doesn't have the nougat PHONE IDLE battery drain, I reverted back to marshmallow but now THEMES do not work
[Mate 8 General] danyv77:
I did rollback with the B900 file, then I installed the B211 version and just deleted all the phone's storage, then I wanted to install the update with the ff method, and it did not let me,
[Mate 8 General] wweeping:
Firmware finder show b585, but can't receive OTA , currently on b563, anyone can receive ota b585?
[Mate 8 General] 13im6b:
almost sure that this is for mate 9
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
doesnt matter though, once mate 9 is released with emui 5.0, mate 8 shouldnt be that far behind :)

Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10
[Mate 8 General] bluheart:
Hello Mate8s!

New nougat released for C10 is better then what a beta build can be. I am testing it.

;)
[Mate 8 General] UnchartedRd:
Can you link it?
[Mate 8 General] bluheart:
Sure

Here is the link for Nougat

How to roll back to stock

Official roll back package
[Mate 8 General] UnchartedRd:
Thanks flashing now
[Mate 8 General] Prof1977:
Thinks can i flash nxt-al10 with rhis firmwire
[Mate 8 General] blackinfinity:
Can this by any chance be the final official release we all have been waiting for?
[Mate 8 General] gm007:
Known bugs in this build:

1-Bluetooth not working.

2- NFC not working.

3-dual card management option is missing.

this build is stable enough,i was using it before i broke my screen :(
[Mate 8 General] UnchartedRd:
I flashed using TWRP and it worked perfectly. So far it's much more stable compared to B040 that was leaked a few months back. Having no Bluetooth is a huge drawback for me as of now
[Mate 8 General] AbdulrahmanMG:
I think that i will wait for the official C185 Nougat update :D

Because i don't want to brick my phone ;)
[Mate 8 General] AbdulrahmanMG:
If i updated my phone to this Nougat

Can i go back to C185B200 easy ?
[Mate 8 General] gm007:
Yes very easy just use dload firmware c185b200.
[Mate 8 General] AbdulrahmanMG:
Thank you bro :D
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
B523 already there....

https://plus.google.com/photos/phot...691&ssid=03ce8776-97a3-4b74-be96-13c1ead1264d
[Mate 8 General] bluheart:
For me Bluetooth is connecting :eek:
[Mate 8 General] amin318:
Anyone know why my build number is weird?

Everything is working fine( Bluetooth ,nfc ,settings.... Except Google contacts sync and backup apps)
[Mate 8 General] gm007:
Which firmware, there is many floating around.

---------- Post added at 03:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:52 PM ----------

That's a beta firmware and build number is deferent.
[Mate 8 General] bluheart:
All are still beta. I just dirty flashed on my old B200 and have things which people who wiped don't have
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
interesting, so dirty flash over a clean stock is probably the best option right now :)

Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10
[Mate 8 General] Apad121:
Oh so you didn't actually factory reset but cleared the phone storage?

Also I think you need to be on Nougat before you can upgrade to B585.

Hopefully we get a stable version of Nougat rolled out to all the models...they've really broken the promise of getting us Nougat in Q1.
[Mate 8 General] danyv77:
Obviously I first tried trying to install on top of the B563 version, but it gave me authenticity error
[Mate 8 General] arparag:
Same here. I tried through TWRP but its fails.
[Mate 8 General] keemkok:
L29C185B580 OTA update received now
[Mate 8 General] childoftheworld:
Anyone with a Battery Drain issue?

I have L29C636 (Mate 8), recently upgraded to B585 (via Firmware Finder), still battery drain. B563, also a battery drain. B321 (Marshmallow) was stable until I upgraded to B563 and B585. Pretty unhappy with Nougat 7.0. Wonder if we'll get EMUI 5.1 with Nougat 7.1.2 which I hear has no more issues with Battery Drain. Anyone with a solution? Just wait it out. Just pray?
[Mate 8 General] DQEight:
On marshmallow I lost 40-50 percent daily. On nougat 80. To get similar results on nougat (I'm on b563) I had to install greenify and use agressive doze
[Mate 8 General] childoftheworld:
I know. I am going to attempt to downgrade tonight!

Mine is L29C636, so downgrading to L29C636B330.

If you are on the C185, the latest "M" is L29C185B321

GUIDE to Downgrade: http://www.stechguide.com/downgrade-mate-8-from-android-nougat-to-marshmallow/

FYIO ~ Never tried but will! Desperate. I don't want to kill my phone's hardware because of a poorly executed firmware.

Tired of Nougat 7.0, Please, let us petition HUAWEI for a quicker release of EMUI 5.1 (based on 7.1.2) which I heard is very stable.

On 7.0 EMUI 5 (L29C636B563 / L29C636B585) → both version

- Battery Drain quicker than "M".; On "M", I get average 3-4% per hour usage, on "N", it goes upto 10% and over, whatever workaround causes CRASHING of the phone, so rather not use a work around. I am not rooted as well, using STOCK.

- Overheating.
[Mate 8 General] juanq214:
Hi fellas. I am also experiencing heavy battery drain (L29C636B585). On top of that, fast charging seems unstable and works at random. Really disappointing that Huawei does not optimize its updates. I wanna stay on Nougat but the battery drain is such a failure having such big battery.
[Mate 8 General] wweeping:
Me too b585 battery drain faster than previous version, finding a way to solve the problem too

Half day normal usage can drop from 100 to 30%
[Mate 8 General] Xixmx:
Best version

Hello I have L29C636B180 version. I heard nougat has battery issues. So, for best marshmallow experience do you suggest L29C636B330 or L29C636B211?

If I decide to upgrade to L29C636B330, can I upgrade directly to that version using firmware finder?

Thanks in advance.
[Mate 8 General] childoftheworld:
Downgrade attempt failed. Bricked. Going to try DC-Pheonix
[Mate 8 General] Xixmx:
Successfully updated directly from L29C636B180 to L29C636B330 using firmware finder.

L29C636B180

Marshmallow Emui 4.0

L29C636B330

Marshmallow Emui 4.1

All personnel data, applications and settings are preserved.
[Mate 8 General] DQEight:
What are the thoughts on the latest B590?

Has battery gotten better?
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
according to the changelog yes, but havent seen any actual user running it yet
[Mate 8 General] Xixmx:
I have Samsung printer and connected using otg cable after installing Samsung printer app from the google play store.
[Mate 8 General] alydero:
i have HP printer but mate 8 not recognised at all by all the programes

is mate 8 support usb printing ?

may i need some drivers or what can i do ?
[Mate 8 General] Xixmx:
Yes it supports usb printing. I have printed many times using this method. Try installing "hp plugin for printers" from app store. If it doesn't work maybe your otg cable is not capable of doing it.
[Mate 8 General] alydero:
sorry for disturbance your firmmware is nouga or other old one ?
[Mate 8 General] Xixmx:
Old one, marshmallow.
[Mate 8 General] alydero:
may be this is the problem im on nouga
[Mate 8 General] manish4chauhan:
can someone get me volte modem update for huawei mate 8.
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Are you doing through SD card? Doing through internal memory does not work most of the times
[Mate 8 General] alydero:
i tried both sd card and internal memory
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Hope you are flashing the right firmwares. Which firmware you were before on nougat? C185, C636, C432...etc?. I don't see any reason why it should not take it...
[Mate 8 General] alydero:
yes i did all right stpes before i was on C185 B580

now stucked on B500 and i cant update to any firmmware ?

---------- Post added at 10:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:04 PM ----------

yes i did all right stpes before i was on C185 B580

now stucked on B500 and i cant update to any firmmware ?
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Which was your last version before upgrading to nougat? Flash that. Hope it was not B180 or B 192 which you have not mentioned...
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Got new chinese update on FF...B593. We can expect one last one for international versions as well...:)
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
ive checked those for AL10, FF says theyre not flashable versions...
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Yes. but will be in a couple of days. Thats how it happens with most of THE firmwares.
[Mate 8 General] daser4berlin:
That's right.. After one or 2 weeks it will come over ota...
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
in any case, cool to see that new firmwares are still popping up :)
[Mate 8 General] yby:
Hi,

I'm not sure if my post is really late, but I still have the mate 8 and it is running NXT-L29C185B580 but I'm facing the following issues:

1- No alarm app

2- Bluetooth is not working

3- No keyboard after factory reset

I'm trying to find the the best version to flash my device, but I feel lost with too many different versions and numbers.

Would someone please help me with finding the best version, and how to flash it to my mobile.

I really do appreciate the help.

Thanks
[Mate 8 General] daudikava:
You might want to roll back to marshmallow and then update to Nougat using the system update option found in settings, checkout this link https://xdaforums.com/mate-8/general/guide-how-to-downgrade-mate-8-emui-5-to-t3515202
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
I got this.....

Well it will come in sometime. Quota over. Just 10 quota. Huawei is kidding.....
[Mate 8 General] daser4berlin:
Has this same before...
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Got it now. Unlimited Quota now. Updated....:)
[Mate 8 General] Leo_83:
That reenter pin after 3 days seems like a pain in the ass
[Mate 8 General] axmadhaashimi:
Senior member
[Mate 8 General] Leo_83:
Yup
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Chinese variant....rejjoice...B595 released on FF....:)

Should come in a couple of days.

Changelog is exactly same as B593. Do not understand why the update then....
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
maybe bugfixing?

question to you folks: im having trouble relocking my bootloader in preparation of selling my mate 8. i went back from B592 to B386, that locked the BL. but once i updated back to B577 and B592 it was then unlocked again, wth...?

unfortunately, im not getting an update to B593 yet...
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
You should have it locked.. Strange. It cannot unlock by itself ever??? Without code? B386 locked and then B577 unlocked? Crazy... I always have it locked if upgraded with locked bootloader.

Regarding B593, you can update through HiCare. Unlimited quota is there.
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
yep, completely strange and crazy! went back all the way to B197, these are the results:

B592 unlocked BL (start)

B386 (locked)

B197 (unlocked!)

B368 (locked)

B386 (locked)

B577 (locked)

B592 (unlocked)

all by itself! no input of BL code, i checked via fastboot after installing each and every rom. its like my mate 8 wants to spite me cuz it knows im selling it off :D

good idea with hicare, lets hope B593 locks the BL again...

edit: no dice with hicare, not showing any updates. ive tried china, singapore and germany as regions, should i try another? also, do i need to register an account to get the update? that wasnt necessary before in hicare, but just making sure nothings changed in the meantime...
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
I dont know why? I got it and always use to get it even with unlocked bootloader from Hicare.

I will need to go back in that case and check once again if I am getting through hicare or not. Give me sometime.
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
much appreciated my friend :) im thinking about trying to manually flash the oeminfo partition via fastboot, that should theoretically also result in a locked bootloader...
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
LOOOOOOOOOOOOL!

ok guys, just that you know: i think im turning insane over here HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

wanna know why? ok, ill tell you why: flashing the stock oeminfo for AL10 did NOT result in a locked bootloader.... HOWEVER!

I managed to get rid of that annoying orange message at boot saying that your phone is insecure!!!! with the bootloader still unlocked! *rofl*

NOW of all times, after I already got a new phone and ready to sell off my mate 8 did I find this :D

ok, so anyways, i figured i should share this because im sure lots of you guys would be interested in this.

Prerequisites and things to know beforehand:

- make sure your bootloader is already unlocked when you start off with these steps!

- this procedure involves a factory reset with data partition format, so MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR IMPORTANT DATA BEFORE YOU DO THIS!

so, without further ado, starting off with a stock rom (B592 on AL10 in my case), do the following:

- fastboot flash the latest twrp you can get your hands on (i used the one by openkirin, version 3.1.1.0, but i actually saw that brother [MENTION=7295200]ChinHon[/MENTION] actually provides an OREO based TWRP for mate 8 now, whats up with that?!)

- boot into twrp and flash the latest stable SuperSu zip (2.82) to get root access

- now try to get your hands on the correct oeminfo file! unfortunately, all links ive found here in the forum were dead, BUT: head over to the SRK Tool thread (Link: https://xdaforums.com/mate-8/development/tool-srk-tool-huawei-t3369797) download that nifty tool by brother [MENTION=4008653]somboons[/MENTION], unzip it and look into the folder named "oeminfo_mate8", voila: there you go :) available for China (AL10), Asia (L29C636), Europe (L29C432), Middle East & Africa (L29C185) and theres another one called "normal", no idea what that is for, maybe the global version (L29-C900)? anyways, unzip the oeminfo zip and youll have the oeminfo file ready (note: it does NOT have a file ending!)

- get yourself a file explorer with proper root capabilities and the ability to unhide hidden files, i myself use es file explorer pro, and replace the oeminfo file you just downloaded (make sure its the proper one for your model) with the original located here:

/dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name/oeminfo

A reboot will now tell you that your data partition is corrupted, so you will have to use erecovery to download the latest stock firmware and recovery (involving a complete reset and wipe of your data partition, so be sure to make a backup of your files first!). this then leads to a freshly installed stock rom with an unlocked bootloader and NO orange message during boot :)

in any case, ill leave it like that for now, ive stressed enough over relocking my BL :D

if any of you guys wants to open up a new thread for this finding for better visibility and maybe properly rewrite the procedure including links, be my guest :)

ill be uploading a video proof on my mega account shortly, stay tuned :)

edit: here we go - https://mega.nz/#!IfZiAC4Q!buhk99eka2LS_Fj9M0RLkS0m9pAZOYEOQZDY934Ws_Q
[Mate 8 General] :
Great trick.

Does not install the new TWRP 3.2.1. It boot / is / only for Oreo !
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
right....soooo....what is it for then? since mate 8 doesnt have oreo? :) at least not yet ;)
[Mate 8 General] :
I don't know anymore, but I've never experienced twrp officially bringing recovery for a firmware that doesn't exist yet.
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
hmmm, very interesting indeed: https://eu.dl.twrp.me/next/

but, say, have u tried booting the 3.2.1 version on nougat yet? oreo compatibility was improved but changelog doesnt mention it not working on nougat... besides, my mi max 2 with lineage os 14.1 (android 7.1.2) is running flawlessly with twrp 3.2.1, although it might of course be something different on the mate 8 with emui firmwares... for example, i remember there being specific twrp versions for emui 4, emui 4.1 and emui 5.0 that werent interchangeable, rather depending on the currently running emui version!
[Mate 8 General] :
I tested it on the M8, 6x premium and the PRA. No booting possible. Try the installation tomorrow by adb. Then let me know if it's okay.
[Mate 8 General] :
I just installed twrp via adb. Doesn't boot either. At my mate 8 and honor 6x the nougat twrp's also didn't go on MM. :rolleyes:
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
that sounds very promising in terms of upcoming mate 8 oreo. makes you wonder how exactly the contributor for the official mate 8 twrp, paulobrien, tested that version... maybe he just implemented some standard tweaks for mate 8 and otherwise just used the generall 3.2.1 base without the ability to test it? or he ported it from a similar specced phone? huh...
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Got B595 upgrade now....

Changelog is same as B593... I think just bug fixing...
[Mate 8 General] daser4berlin:
Same her...
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
finally got pushed the B595 update via hicare app :) december security patch, very nice!

time to update my ebay auction with this info, buyer will be pleased ^^
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Also came one more update for L29C185B585 on FF....

Again i think bug fixing as the Changelog is same as B583 which is again same as DL00C17B595
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
finishing touches on nougat before they start to concentrate their efforts on oreo...? ;)
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Nothing like it if that happens....:)
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
My battery on B595... With my kinda normal usage... None other previous version came close to this... SOT... 3 hrs.. 30 mins till now... Standby... 53 hrs plus.... Still 30% remaining...

My battery operating at 89% capacity on accubattery... i. e.... 3570 MAH..
[Mate 8 General] owhy:
How to install this new firmware?
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
oh btw, what ive noticed on accubattery: even if the battery percentage reads 100%, make sure that accubattery shows 0 mA charging speed. if you disconnect at 100% while there is still a trickle charge going on, the accuracy of the battery capacity will suffer and it will show you a lower capacity than in reality :)
[Mate 8 General] Asacai:
Now the life of smart phones almost one or two years, this old model still recommended to ASC maintenance it.
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Does anyone have Huawei Health app from B552 Chinese version?

It is in the data file in special cust folder.

This app is older version having old data sync option which is not there in New versions.

Thanks in advance.
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
New Chinese Update....on FF. Should come in a couple of days.

B596...

Changelog:

This update adds a feature that lets you split the screen with one touch, optimizes 3D panorama in Camera, and adds recycle bins to the local and cloud galleries.

Recommended level: ★★★★★

Adds a feature that lets you split the screen with one touch. When you receive a QQ or WeChat message while watching a video, touch the button to split the screen.

Adds a feature enabling you to add 3D dynamic images to Magazine unlock images. Enjoy images from different angles.

Adds the Huawei featured album to Gallery, where you can enjoy excellent photos and learn photography skills.

Optimizes the accuracy of several city names in the Weather app.

Integrates Google security patches for improved system security.

1. This update will not erase your personal data, but we recommend that you back up any important data before updating.

2. If you encounter any issues, you can go to HiCare, Huawei Club, or call the official VIP helpline at 400-930-9300.
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
nice, this should implement january security patch :)
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Rejoice guys...

L29C185B585 Now approved for installation...

Enjoy....:)
[Mate 8 General] daser4berlin:
The B596 is here.. Downloading it...
[Mate 8 General] hamadazh:
B596 here where ? You mean by OTA?
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
yes...launched official...so kang in a day or two

Chinese B596
[Mate 8 General] daser4berlin:
Yes.. With patch from January first...
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
wow, dayum, huawei is really hauling ass these days when it comes to security patches and updates, nice :) kernel build date jan 16, security patch jan 1, ota feb 1, not bad!
[Mate 8 General] apat26:
Hi daser...is your bootloader unlocked?

I have tried thrice but update stops at 17%...

Mine is unlocked. Just wanted to check if that is the reason.