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[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gnasher666:
The version from the English site is 5.0.1.301 with does not have the Rom Flashing option. I've downloaded the version from the Chinese website that you mentioned and can now see that option. I didn't have long to play around as I was on my lunch break but I was unable to use the flashing option as it remained greyed out.

Within the Hisuite settings you supply a ROM directory, I pointed it to an update.app file for version B125 (that same the phone is currnetly on) and put the phone into fastboot mode and also tried an update mode that appears to be over USB (power / vol up and plug in USB cable while phone is off) and the option remained greyed out. I will try an update.zip file later to see if that makes any difference but I doubt it will.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Good news everyone. I have found a way to load B109SP01 which has google framework onto the Mate 9 with a higher version number without unlocking the bootloader. I don't have things working 100% right now (I think because I had signed into a huawei account and it's force rebooting me for security reasons). I will post another update in an hour or so, but this is very close to solved. I will also attempt to load European firmware on Chinese model.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bigantz:
Good luck to that. I already returned my unit but will consider to re-order if you can make it work.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
And game over. Duraaraa 1, Huawei 0. I now have Google working on downgraded Chinese MHA-AL00 on version MHA-AL00C00B109SP01. I am going to try and load European firmware to it. A good explanation of how I managed this will come once I finish a little more testing. For now, a little proof:

http://imgur.com/a/2bOta
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Update: Flashing the European firmware to the Chinese devices, and vice versa, does not look like a possible task without unlocking the bootloader, unfortunately.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] CyNoob:
So do you mean you downgraded from 115 or 125 to 109 version which includes the framework?

Thanks!

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It will be really helpful to open up a thread and talk about the process for downgrading!

:D Thank you duraaraa!
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fatwi:
Hello Duraaraa god,do you mean that you have successfully downgraded from b115/125 to b109sp1?

but flashing euro firmware is failed?

Thanks for your great try and effort
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Yes, I was able to downgrade from B125 to B109SP1.

Regarding euro firmware, I have not figured out how to get the phone to accept it as an upgrade for the Chinese model. I think the reason is the file names are different on Huawei's server. Today I'm going to try to get it to install.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
So, this is going to be a somewhat long post. Also, it's going to be a very complicated explanation. The only way I have to downgrade is complicated, so I'm sorry about that!

Here is how it's done.

0. Make sure you do a full wipe of your phone. Remove HiSuite account, fingerprints, everything. If you don't do this correctly, you will face trouble.

1. Put a DNS server like dnsmasq(Mac, Linux) on your computer. I haven't tried on Windows, but acrylic should work.

2. Set the DNS server so that query.hicloud.com resolves to your computer, not to huawei's server.

3. Install Python and Bottle (pip install bottle). Then run this Python code to serve B106

http://pastebin.com/srfEjskE

4. Boot the phone in eRecovery. It will go looking for firmware, and will find B106. If it does not find B106 but finds another version, you have a problem with your DNS settings. If it finds nothing, you have either a problem with DNS settings or with your webserver. Use wireshark to confirm.

5. If it does find B106 successfully, initiate the recovery. Once the download reaches 1%, stop your webserver, and redirect the DNS of query.hicloud.com back to the real update.hicloud.com so it no longer points at your server. You must do this before the download reaches 100% so that it can do the verification procedure.

6. Once the install has finished, the phone will NOT boot up. B106 is broken. You now have to apply the B106 to B109SP01 update. You will follow EXACTLY the same procedure but use this for the webserver source code so it serves B109SP01 update.

http://pastebin.com/LufzGP1e

Once eRecovery of the new version begins, just like before, redirect DNS back to the proper server.

When this has finished, you will have B109SP01, and google will work.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Refoxo:
Hello duraaraa,

It's really glad to hear that you've cracked this big issue but to people like me, people who know nothing about coding or web hosting, this is not practical although we are eager to get the google framework working again on our Mate 9 . Is it possible that you could make a video to teach us the details about this downgrading thing?

hmmm, am i asking too much here ? XD
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dr Qurat:
Hello Duraa

I really appreciate your work. But please can you help us in a different way which can be understandable. Or you can upload a video how to do it and the links of software which has to be downloaded
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Ok, so for everyone who cannot do this themselves, because it's too complicated:

As long as you are at home and you have a wifi router which you can adjust DNS settings on, I will help people install this.

I need to make adjustments and be with you while the install is going on, and you will be using my own DNS server, so we will need to SCHEDULE this time, one person at a time, for roughly one hour per person.

Please PM me to schedule a time if you would like my help. If you'd like to offer a paypal donation, you can get priority. Donations will all go to pay medical bills for a paralyzed relative of mine in Mongolia.

Basically, the result will be, I can take you from ANY firmware version to version B109SP01, which includes Google. I am currently working on this service with a tester, but if anyone else has a Mate 9 and wants to downgrade, please private message me and we can schedule a time. I live in Japan, and can generally help you between 10AM and 1AM Japan time.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Refoxo:
Cool,duraaraa.

You are a life saver!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bigantz:
But does that means, we won't be able to upgrade in the future via OTA?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
You can upgrade via OTA, but you will lose Google Play.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fatwi:
Thanks for your reply and effort! However it seems so difficult to get the mate 9 downgraded and hope will have the video teaching or alternate solution later.Cheers
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bigantz:
Thanks for the Reply but this will not be a long term solution. Do you think it will be permanently like this? or is better to just go buy an international version such as the AL29? Please give me an advice as I can probably travel to Hong Kong and get a device there instead in China.

Thanks in Advance.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
If you don't plan to root or unlock the bootloader, it's best to get AL29. If you plan to root or unlock the bootloader, once we can do this, whichever version you have will not matter.

Personally, if there was a 128GB AL29, I would have bought that, but since the only 128GB option is the Chinese model, that's what I bought.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Paolo83:
i would like chinese because al29 is only black or white but i love mocha
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bigantz:
But other than the preference for the color, do you rather have it without the Google Play. Doesn't sound reasonable.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fatwi:
If you dun need the 6+128version,I think it will be better for you to get the hk version.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bigantz:
Ok thanks for the suggestion, I'm just getting the 32 GB version.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Paolo83:
yes!!

I will buy chinese if only it will be possible to convert it into international (with unlock bootloader)
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fatwi:
hi duraaraa, just saw someone in china re-twitt your method in official forum. Hope he granted your approval.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Can you give me link? I never was asked for permission. But he's welcome to use this information if it helps people!
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Refoxo:
h_t_t_p_:_/_/_club.huawei.com/thread-11323861-1-1.html

This is the link, and I replied in it saying I was trying to ask you for a video like I did under this thread

sorry for the crappy format, but I was new here, and not allowed to post outside links
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Thank you! I post there in three language hoping someone can translate to Chinese. Hopefully I can help everyone.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Refoxo:
I've already translated it into Chinese, hope u could find a simpler way soon :)
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fatwi:
That one really is you？ so surprise！Just wait for someone to translate, otherwise will try my best to translate with beginner pc lvl.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Yes, really me :)
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fatwi:
Very suprise to see three language in that forum,but not sure of the post will be deleted by that rubbish admin.

Btw, will it be possible to run google on new version in furture? othewise the firmware must keep aa oldest version forever.:(
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Not possible. You must stay on old version.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmazzamj:
Thank you very much duraaraa for this procedure, I'm very happy to read you found this method.

My hat goes off...KUDOS to you, mate!!!
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gnasher666:
Just want to say thank you, this worked a charm and will see me through to bootloader unlocking.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NiggZ:
i really wanted the 6gb version but really cbf doing all these steps but awesome work Duraaraa
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Hello everyone. Simplified method now available. Can someone please translate the instructions to Chinese for me so I can give to Chinese speakers?

Here are instructions:

http://xdaforums.com/mate-9/how-to/beta-test-b109sp01-downgrade-simplified-t3506025
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Refoxo:
With my pleasure :)

here is the link :http://club.huawei.com/thread-11341553-1-1.html
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Emerald Core:
I don't know which version of this is. But I can confirm that new Chinese Mate 9s can have Play Store downloaded as I was trying to negotiate with someone on eBay in how to install Play Store without rooting and he took these screenshots of a 6GB/128 variate proofing his point.

http://imgur.com/a/I4XUp

Can anyone check if this is legit ?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lpnb12:
Hi guys, i had ordered a 4/64 version on Aliexpress from Hong Kong vt store. I cancelled the order after the great customer service lady explained they were still trying to install play store. I pointed them to this thread. She happily refunded my money so respect for that... So it would seem as of yesterday that they had no solution. FWIW.

I Ended up ordering one from axiom in UAE. cheaper too. ? European version.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Chinese resellers will not have a solution unless Huawei either releases new firmware which allows Google services again, or they downgrade (and tell you not to update). It's really a bad situation for the Chinese resellers. Huawei probably wants to sell the more expensive international model, but seeing as that the international model only comes in 64GB storage while the Chinese one comes with 128GB, it leaves out people who want something higher end.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lpnb12:
I expected that and explained that i didn't want a downgraded version... I have my money back so happy days.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bigantz:
The picture is too blury. Need to know whether the version is AL29 for european version and AL00 for chinsese version.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Emerald Core:
This is a Chinese AL00 version with Play Store installed without root by a Chinese seller on eBay.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gnasher666:
Unfortunately that doesn't prove anything. My Chinese phone came with Gmail and Play installed - neither worked as the phone was on B125
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bigantz:
I bought the Chinese version in China and I could install the play store but once you click on it, it will not do anything. Trust me in that because I was trying that for 2 full days. The Google play Store icon is there but it doesn't work
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] weiaoli:
More issues upcoming. Frankly, I could find a way around google play store. Not 100% required. But there are so many implications and Huawei seams like having no idea what they do to theyr customers.

PUSH Email is not working. Most of the great email Apps available even in the huawei App store need google play services to use PUSH email. Having that said, I looked up the Huawei email coming with the phone: no PUSH there.... only by polling.

If issues continue to rise and will not be fixed soon I will give my phone back.

Of if there is any possibility to install those layers :(

Frankly: I do not want to go back to B109 (thanks anyway to the great work of the experts here around - amazing). But the version seams like buggy (at least I read this in some tests) and I really like to have a smooth phone... I would not compromise this. There I rather buy another phone.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bigantz:
I feel the same way, therefore I am currently trying to find AL29 european version. Will that version have problems with Google?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] opasha:
No, this is the version to get, and it's MHA-L29 not AL29 :D. It is the international variant with Google Play services working right out of the box. I know this because it's been mentioned countless times in these threads and being a Huawei P8 Max International version owner.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mumbles813:
I bought 64 GB mate 9 in china

tried for 2 days to root and get google play before finding my way here. My device is also useless without it... Its just an overpriced camera at the moment. I would appreciate anyone that can figure this out with me.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
its already figured out..read the thread.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] shenggg:
in hope of 128GB but there aint any for international

Since there will be no 128GB for international version but for 64GB, is it still possible to flash a 128GB china version with a international 64GB and future updates?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
That's exactly what I'm working on. It's definitely possible with an unlocked bootloader. With a locked bootloader, it's not looking very possible at present.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Update: Reports from China indicate that the new B135 version also does NOT support Google. Apparently it does fix the ugly notifications and the wifi issues. It should be possible to add Google into these builds with an unlocked bootloader and/or root, but until then, we will be stuck having to choose between the bugs in B109 and the lack of Google Play in anything newer :(
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] heyzoon:
Ok, So huawei is not going to support Google in the Chinese version of Mate 9 in the future.

Is there a way to install Gaps through the unlock bootloader then?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RJK01:
International version huawei mate 9

To confirm the international model 6gb/12gb will support google services. I was able to successfully install individual service apps and software. However, it also prompts for EMUI update to b125 from b106 in hi correct and update firmware. I am reluctant to try this given that it might nullify google compatibility.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] danielmoosa7:
same here.

i bought the chinese version (MHA-AL00), play store is not working even after installation.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] danielmoosa7:
So I just got the chinese Mate 9. Did u find any solution to flash international rom or downgrading build ?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
You can flash the international rom (method not yet publicly released, but will be soon), or downgrade, or just install the GMS package from the HiApp store.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] danielmoosa7:
OMG it really works. U are a GOD.

I love you u saved my life and made my day. Now I used play store and watch youtube videos. :)
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] maroine80:
Hi

Which method did you get it working? Mine is due to arrive today and would really like to install google playstore.

Thank you
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] danielmoosa7:
GMSinstaller from hiapp.

After the installation, reinstall the play store. It would 100%.:)

By the way where did u purchase the phone?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] maroine80:
Ordered from Aliexpress MHA-AL00 6GB/128GB. I will try once i receive it and let you know.

Thank you for the quick reply. Anything specific to install first?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] danielmoosa7:
You only have to install GMSinstaller then open the app and click on "one touch installation". You are GTG.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] maroine80:
Fantastic work GMS installer works without any issue. The best thing you can update to the latest firmware.

Thank you so much for all your help.

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Great I have received the phone and installed playstore. All works great. Thank you
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] danielmoosa7:
The only concern is that it doesnt sync google contacts and photos. :laugh:
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] maroine80:
It does sync google contact but not tried google photo. for google sync to work you need to open HiApp then search for google then look for contact icon and install it. make sure after you have install it to go to app then give it full permission. All your contact should sync.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] danielmoosa7:
Is it one in chinese?

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Actually google photos seems to work fine. I downloaded google photos and login with my account, everything is restored. I tried to capture some photos from mate 9 to see if it is doing backup on auto, it does seem to work for me. :)
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] maroine80:
Yes, Google contact sync is the one in Chinese showing an image of a person in Blue.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] intruda119:
So yall figured it out?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vasilakis13:
After that method,will be possible to ota update or will be lost after this update the installer?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Byminik:
B135 update later

Huawei HiApp market GSM installer install later its solve problem can use Google play Store and all Google service

64 gb, Gold Chinese version AL00
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] danielmoosa7:
Is GMS temporary or permanent? :rolleyes:
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dancrow:
You guys shoud look here for more infos about GMS
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sseedd21:
Mate 9 pro don't support google!!!

Hi, I bought Huawei Mate 9 Pro from Chine. But don't support google. I wery sad!! :(

Please help for Europe rom.. May be?!

And How show "mobile data" ??
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Seventhwave:
hi man can you use google now launcher as the default? i found mine (Chinese version with GMS installed) could not despite all other google apps work smoothly.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lodix:
Have you alredy got it ? I thoug there was no stock yet. Where did you buy it ?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] maroine80:
Sorry I didn't try Google now Launcher because I am happy with Huawei Theme. I know that it is a bit tricky to get it to work. you have to make sure google apps has full permission.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sseedd21:
My friend bought from Shanghay..:)
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lodix:
In a physical shop there ?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sseedd21:
Huawei supported google-gmail-play!...

hi guys!

Huawei supported google-gmail-play!...
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lodix:
I don't think this answers my question... haha
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sseedd21:
Yes...:))

Yes my friend! physical shop...:))
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] andryh:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg6MsqIJ8Lg
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ramheer:
I ordered mine from wonda mobile, they did me the international version which has Google play and services already installed on it working great. Tell the Them Tech Zilla sent you as they will look after you. I am a YouTube tech reviewer. I don't get any commission from them but they are a great company
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] kemmykem:
After installing GMS my google play store still does not work, what could be the issue?

p.s I upgraded to B137
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ramheer:
Had anyone found a solution yet?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] linnil:
this is important, i didn't know google apps won't work well on huawei mate 9. I have made the purchase and have 5 days to return it. Does google apps work on the Chinese version of Huawei Mate 9?

GMS is temporary or permanent?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] kilik84:
Of course google apps work well! I'm using Chinese version and I'm in China now! In the furture i also don't know either! No one can answer your question :D

PS: of course I'm having to use VPN to load Playstore, speed is so bad!
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] marco23061988:
Huawei Mate 9 Play Store and App Google

I have to congratulate vopmart.com sold me a perfect product arrived quickly. Assistance and excellent technical support. The play store and google apps work fine I have not done is insert the sim card is to make the google login. Greetings.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Seventhwave:
Are you in China right now? if yes you need a proxy or VPN to connect to Google server to make Google Play work.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tsiglas:
I'm from Greece and I have Chinese version 6g-128g and with GMS Google services all of them work perfectly for 5 days now and this days there was so much updates....

Great device

I have a question: I have download Google Calendar synch (NOT Google Calendar app) but it always fails to sync...

So the only way to make it work was to install the whole app Google calendar from playstore...

Is there any other way to make it sync without Google Calendar apk.?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alan T:
Good News, I think it will be updated soon to Version 7 Nougat.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jerryhou85:
I think maybe because Google Framework within Mate9 is not complete, so the Google Calendar app is necessary.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yessyca:
Hi i bougth mate 9 32 gb but how can i know what version is it, and how can i install google play, help please
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Governa:
Settings > About Phone > Build Number