yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dominikrod:
Has the file that you're trying to download been approved for installation for your phone's IMEI? If not, then it doesn't matter if you're able to download due to "authentication failed". In other words it won't let you install it. I was trying myself to install the latest update that came up in FF for the L19C432 without success. I even downgraded to Marshmallow, tried the dload, and tried through TWRP and none of these workarounds worked since the file has not been approved for my device. I feel idiotic for even trying since I knew it was not going to work no matter what but I decided to go with "trial and error" hoping for the best. :o
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] M1chiel:
Thanks, this worked! I am on B151 now.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] enotar:
Yes I think this software doesn't work on locked phone for generally all phone companies, it only work if you already have an unlocked and not getting updates for some reasons. What a lost of time, should be in OP.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dominikrod:
Not sure what you really meant with "What a lost of time, should be in OP" but this software has been very helpful for many people since I created the thread back in February. So it wasn't a waste of time. On the other hand, there are some versions of the same firmware number that are not approved for installation since are not the final release version for the specific device. This app has been updated frequently with new helpful options like the one that let's you check what the firmware's availability is.

When I tested the FRD-L19C432 rebranding on my phone the only way for me to get the updates was through this app since I'm on a US carrier. Otherwise I would not have been able to upgrade to Nougat through the phone's update app alone. Two weeks ago or so when I was testing the FRD-L19C432 firmware I tried the B392 firmware since my phone was unlocked just for the sake of trying but it seems is not the release version of that file.

Hey, back in February I was able to get Nougat almost a month before it was officially released. The only workaround back then was the Charles' method and it wasn't for everybody -not the easiest one to use-. So definitely it wasn't a waste of time trying to help others through this OP.

Cheers!

PS. I was trying to upload some screenshots but it wouldn't let me. done.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] enotar:
Dont mean to be an as***** but let me explain to you the frustration. I try to use your software since you start the thread and it didn't return any update so I thought this software is great but there are no update for my device and I could understand....Now you give me one with 3 or 4 or 6 methods to install and no one works.... So now the feeling about your software change.

Dont give me update that cannot be installed or not approve!
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gopinaidu77:
(If you are talking about ota updates seen in the app)

Learn to know the stuff .App developer isnt the one who is providing ota updates for your devices.

Also , you dont need to mention one as as.... , No one told u to use his app right ? It was u who installed his work and started using it. all u can do is just help the dev, dont try to bully him rather using his work.

Also,for no prolonged discussions.. (if u trying to talk about app updates).

So again, try to update the app from playstore. if u see an ota update in the app and is approved for installation , sure one of the mentioned method should work. Try to do some research before pointing someone. Especially Devs.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TaZ800:
Hi!

I tried to update my L29-C636B170 to C636B211 with that proxy method. Huawei Updater found the update and downloaded it. Then i restarted the phone and let the update run... But at 1% the mobile restarted and i'm now stuck in the recovery mode, without any option working... Even the fast boot doesn't work.

That's catastrophic. ^^'
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mianbilal12:
Hi

I tried to open frimware finder but it crash when I open it says Grant from xda developer permission please help me
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] canford:
Hi guys, what value do you put in bypass proxy for, I am in the uk and having a right old pain getting it to work, thanks.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] huynhovip:
excuse me, i download FF from google play but my setting doesn't have "Installation via system update" and "Via OTA updates"

edit1: i didn't see it but i'm downloading the firmware 394 now. thanks you so much

edit 2: i have a problem now. yesterday i unlocked bootloader (and flash twrp but i don't know does it work), and now when i OTA (from 360 to 394 (need help by FF)),

it's failed around 5% with issue no package download. please help me
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RaeTek:
Uncompatible

Hi guys I have used this firmware finder and it's downloads 100 percent verified package and at 5 percent says failed uncompatible with device I'm in Ireland running MM on EVA-L09C432B133 any idea which one I'm using 2,3gb download latest package to 1.33gb any help please
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hamed.sh:
Hey guys.

after a download with firmware finder,I found this problem: ????

failed to authenticate installation passage.This package is unauthorized and will be deleted.Please download and install an authorized installation package.

Help me.my build number is b361 and I want to update to b380
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] imtiyaz_82:
I am getting this too. Trying to update Honor 8 pro Indian version to Oreo.:(
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hamed.sh:
Hey.some one said me to do this??

I would tell you the most convenient method:

Open the latest version of firmware finder.

Click the Full OTA of the build you want to install.

Click on "Check firmware Access" and select the option with IMEI.

If the firmware isnt approved for installation, try another one.

If it's approved for installation, select the option "get update through DNS", then select "register update", and then finally select "change DNS".

Then go to system update app and check for updates.

When an update gets available, disconnect the DNS from the notification panel.Then start downloading the update.

It will download and install normally like an official system update
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raaaz2arya:
any one have honor 8 FRD-L09C185B130 oeminfo and custom.bin BACKUP please share me

any one have honor 8 FRD-L09C185B130 oeminfo and custom.bin BACKUP please share me
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kais.pk:
help me plz

my MLA L11c185b151 received update by firmware finder and downloaded via huawei updater

but failed to install after completing 57% .

now i dont have any os :(

please suggest me an easy solution . any stable rom
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sagarchow:
Getting error while installing
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] majikfox:
None of the listed methods worked for me.

Here's what I had to do on my dual-sim P9:

1. Open the Firmware Finder.

2. Pick the Full OTA I want.

3. Go to Update via DNS.

4. Register for Update.

5. Turn on DNS.

6. Go to the Update panel in Settings.

7. Check for update.

8. Go BACK to the previous page AFTER it finds the update.

9. Menu > Download Latest Full package.

I believe the critical step here is to NOT turn off the VPN.

I kept doing that following the steps in previous posts and every time the updater would try to search for an update again and would not find one.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] michel090428:
Hello guys. I am trying to use FF to update my Mate 9 Middle east variant C185. runnnig actually on Nougat MHA-L29C185B188.

I have checked and found 2 Oreo FUllOTA-MF-PV MHA-L29C185B360 as shown in the screenshot below and both are Approved

Does it really matter which one do i choose or both of them will work? Thank you your help is really appreciated.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Laurentiu27:
Hello I checked the FF and got the firmware bla l29 c432 131 approved I do all the steps Push through ota buy DNS it appears at download but I can't download it ,says error download.....m
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dominikrod:
FYI:

I just added some important notes to the OP for those new looking information about how to use the FF application. This thread is a little more than a year-old so I have not been around that much lately to comment or add any updates. Also, many thanks to all the members (the old and the new ones) that have been helping others all this time. :cool:
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dayeeeeet:
I have HUAWEI P9 PLUS VIE-L636B388 upgraded to B389 last night using, FULL UPDATE at system upgrade settings.

Now, my system apps are gone. Can you please help me?

I do not know how to reinstall firmware b389 using FF.

and b389 is only 1.8gb saying that I must have the 2gb file.

The last 2gb file is B362. Can I use that instead? and How?

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO WILL HELP ME.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigD18t:
Best to download the stock rom for your model from here https://xdaforums.com/p9-plus/development/rom-stock-firmware-c636b130-t3414711

And install with the dload method.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dayeeeeet:
Link is down. :(

Should I dload method it directly or need the rollback?
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigD18t:
I would personally roll back and either wait for official or try again, FF is ok but lately the early ROMs have been a bit buggy on my 8.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dayeeeeet:
I think I will be waiting for another official update.

Will it return my stock apps if I install the full package of a new update?

If not, then I am going to risk it rolling back to MM then update again to nougat.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dominikrod:
You could also try to download the VIE-L29C636B362 FullOTA-MF-PV (version 77888) update.zip directly from the FF application. Then extract the UPDATE. APP file from the zip and flash it by using the dload method.

Note that the firmware updates that have the -PV at the end are full software flashable through dload method. Just remember to backup your data since this method will reset everything to factory. Good luck.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dayeeeeet:
Oh! Thank you so much for this info! Another questions.

1. If I do this, will there be a chance if I brick my phone again? I have been traumatized already haha

2. If I go bricked again, is there an easy and trusted and tested way I can recover? cos I spend a lot of my allowance just to fix my phone in a shop before.

3. If ever I get this successfully, assumign I am installed with b362 already, can I update immediately to b389 after? Will it work and not lost the stock apps again?

UPDATE: [ 1 ]

I dload method b362 into my device and it unlocked my device and boot but laggy.

only themes app and calendar went back. Bluetooth and other apps not still back.

Will factory reset device.

UPDATE: [ 2 ]

Successfully formatted device.

I flashed the B362 but when I go to about phone, B389 was labeled.

I am confused.

I will try to download again b389 using FF.

UPDATE: [ 3 ]

IT WORKED!!!!!!!!! I AM SO HAPPY!!!!! MY BEING IS SO HAPPY!!!!!!!

EVERYTHING WENT BACK ALREADY!!!!!!!

Steps:

1. Downloaded b362 - PV from FF.

2. Installed using dload method.

3. Factory reset phone because of bugs. ( Dont worry about the unlocked bootloader, it will be relocked after)

4. Using FF, downloaded b389 full (latest) using proxy method!

5. INSTALLED AND EVERYTHING IS GOOD! BOOTLOADER RELOCKED.

ALL MY STOCK APPS BACK.

Bluetooth working.

Themes can be applied already.

Everything is great!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED.

Especially, to team mt for the Firmware finder and to Dominikrod and BigD18t.

Cannot thank you enough!

Thankyou!
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GeekDz:
Question

Hi Guys i never used firmware finder before,i would to update my GR5 2017 Bll-L22 to EMui5/Nougat i'm on Emui4.1/MM and i read that we can have some trouble after factory reset after the nougat updat,like no radio,no keyboard,is this caused by using firmware finder ?
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kuchman:
No C900 firmware

Im on firmware build NXT-L29C900B156 when i try to search for firmware updates on firmware finder i get NXT L09 as approved for my phone all the NXT-L29 are said not to be not approved, help im now confused
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alixra:
My huawei mate 10 pro is BLA-L09. HFF shows 137 update is available but when I turn the vpn on and try to update in settings it pushes BLA-L29. How do I download the correct update please. PS my bootloader is locked. View attachment 4464267View attachment 4464268View attachment 4464269View attachment 4464270
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abuapka:
did you unbricked you huawei MLA-L11?
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kais.pk:
yes

finally b341 rom worked for me.

5% failing means you may b providing wrong path of rom.

even if you flash without placing any rom file. mobile will still show 5%

copy rom in SD Card

there must not any other roms
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abuapka:
Can you gimme the link of b341? Fulll ota firmware?
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kais.pk:
that was not full OTA

i use PC firmware updater application and downloaded zip file

than copy to SD card and updated

than updated google apps

you can get the both file links by XDA updater

if b341 dont work try other one by one
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kais.pk:
check attached img

how to find your desired Firmware
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] okizen:
Approved firmware fails every time

I'm having a problem updating firmware for ALP-AL00 8.0.0.129(SP2C00). I have the vpn running and when the update is completed it fails after the reboot.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chortua:
Firmware finder para p10 plus

Buenas tardes, AL querer actualizar el firmware como siempre lo hacia en mi p10 plus VTR-L29 y comprobar con el imei me dice que si esta autorizado, luego realizo el procedimiento manual de seleccionar el metodo DNS, me registro y copio el dns y luego doy click en in-app proxy, luego voy a verificar la actualización en ajustes y no aparece la actualización. Alguien puede ayudarme.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stephtban:
Please use english language to ask your questions. thanks.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chortua:
Firmware finder for P10 Plus

Firmware search for p10 plus

Good afternoon, I want to update the firmware as I always did in my p10 plus VTR-L29 and check over time that says yes it is, then I do the manual procedure of selecting the DNS method, I register and copy the DNS and then click on the proxy in the application, then click on the update in settings and the update does not appear. Can anybody help me.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kalinskym:
Will I be able to upgrade Honor Note 8 to B520 Beta Oreo version using this method? From Nougat without being in the Beta group and using TWRP
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Micdu70:
RedLotus method is the easy way. :)
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] evilpaul13:
Does the RedLotus method get you around needing your device to be approved for installation? I've got an FRD-L04 and the May update is the latest that Huawei have bothered to allow me to upgrade to. I'd like to be up to date for June before September or October.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Micdu70:
To flash unapproved firmware installation with RedLotus, you need to flash a modded recovery ("NoCheck" mod) given in the RedLotus' tutorial topic. ;)
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Doraemon_:
I'm having the same issue... I will write something similar maybe this can help developers.

Hello... I have one question... I have updated my Huawei P8 lite 2017 with the Firmware Finder a version of an Android that is allowed to email with pra-lx1 8.0.0.360(C432) with auto DNS always worked following the steps. For me it's more acceptable to use the N version 7.0 i am completely annoyed with many things at 8... I want to restore the last Firmware by the same process, from the last version that I have to the PRA-LX1C432B209. I am following the same steps of auto DNA and no update appears at the Huawei actualisation menu for download. I have authorization to install it by IMEI. It's normal that issue? My mobile isnt rooted at all... Why this is happen and how we need to wait to resolve this. Thank you. And thank for this programs and developers who made things happen.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Doraemon_:
I know what happens... Since people install Oreo , Oreo have a Rollback Protection. Rollback protection don't allow install previous versions of Firmwares all we need is a Computer to deauthorize de protection... It's a little bit complicated but not so complicated... Download Firmware, SDK platforms, put the mobile in OEM and Debug, find the special number and so on... I don't have a computer right now I hope some brilliant mind could make an app for Android to do that. I hope this anwer a lot of people.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sreempm:
i am just now using huawei firmware finder for my mate 10 lite. But i didn't get update through system updated. Thats why i am download full ota from download option. I dont know how to install these downloaded files. Please help me.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ScardracS:
You can use hurupdater and rename them as op said
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mohamed Elhadad:
how to rollback from pie to oreo
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mohamed Elhadad:
How to downgrade nova 3i from Android pie to oreo using firmware finder??
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akhil3472:
Ale l21c185b575.....have latest updates on ff ...does these updates supports this mobile ... Plz reply asap
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Micdu70:
"ALE" = Huawei P8 Lite

Honor 8 is "FRD" so it's a no...
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweich:
Thanks a ton. Worked perfectly.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chvishnu2001:
I think you are right. I tried Charles method and I got 1.38 gb and not 2.30. I am L14 too

---------- Post added at 05:23 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:54 AM ----------

I was able to install the 2.27 GB update on mine too. Sweet, this was awesome. I have L14, (Dallas, TX)
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] denism81:
I finally caved in and did the update through this method. Worked perfectly and was really easy!!! Thanks
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hoseth0711:
Thanks. How long did it take for you guys to download the update?
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] untrust_us:
Takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour? I guess it depends on your internet speed as well.

Installation was pretty quick though.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Eriito:
Mine goes all the way to 70% and then it goes back down to 58% again and again, have been waiting for like 5 hours and nothing.

Although when I got the update it didn't show size, it was only showing -1348374626 bytes or something like that.

Will try again and see what happens.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] murerlars:
Yes, finally I'm updated to Nougat on my L09C432 in Denmark. It worked fine through the phones update program with "Download latest full package":):good:

Thanks for your help:highfive::D
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mahogany HD:
A big thank you Dominikrod for this guide. I got tired of waiting for the update to hit my phone. This method works like magic. Another thank you to the devs for the app. Btw, I use my phone in Nigeria, L04 model.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] untrust_us:
You need to click on the "download latest full package" option, the update file you're trying to download right now isn't the one you want which is probably why the download is failing. Make sure to disable the proxy too once you started the correct download if it isn't progressing. Just follow the instructions on the first post.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Eriito:
I did that so I don't know what the problem is. I made sure everything was like in the op but I will try again.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] untrust_us:
The file size of the update should be somewhere around 2.00 - 2.30 GB, so if you are not seeing a file around that size after following the steps in the OP, just double check everything again. If you're still having trouble take a screenshot of the step you're having trouble with.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] denism81:
This doesn't sound promising for Canadians
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 09dgceph:
I think Honor USA just meant they only deal with US phones, as their Twitter handle suggests. I don't think they meant Honor as an entire company intends to only support US phones, which is why they directed him to the general support channel.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] denism81:
I hope you are right!!!!
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] msiviter:
Mine only allows the download of the ota, firmware finder only lists the ota b360 if I send that to update then go to update in settings the ota shows up then if I try to choose download full firmware it is greyed out.

[edit] all sorted now, don't know what I did, various reboots and a visit to erecovery then it forgot the ota and I resent the ota from firmware finder then the full download wasn't greyed out and hey presto-now rocking nougat. Big thanks
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thinhster:
When it said -# bytes for me I went back out and did not install that update instead I searched for the full download file using the options menu and it should pop up the 2gb version
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LaserChicken:
Worked perfectly for me.

For those having an issue, make sure you aren't trying to simply download the OTA from Firmware Finder. What you want to do is sideload the proxy software, set the proxy, send the OTA, and then run the regular update tool found in your phone's settings. It should pop up with a message about the update, then you can reverse the proxy settings and download the update.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thedark1979:
thank you, yes its easy .

can I use this method if I rooted and unlocked boot loader?
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Crake:
It is very slow downloading (650KB/s) but is working here in Portugal!

Thanks a lot for this great work
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] moneymatt05:
Thanks OP this method was super easy!!!! Now I don't regret selling my Mate 9.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Eriito:
Thanks. That worked, I am enjoying nougat now ?
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rakshi004:
Honor 8 Nougat India FRD-L02C675

Thank you so much was waiting desperately for nougat i can confirm that your method works on indian model FRD-L02 C675.

Cannot attach snap :(
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dominikrod:
Not my method, it's Team MT's implementation of proxy server into their app. Kudos to them!:good:
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] grantstmatt:
I hope you can help me, in my Network settings there's no proxy server. It only has proxy hostname proxy port and bypass proxy for. Im on nougat already but there's 400 plus mb ota update that will optimized battery i want to update because the battery is decreasing fast. Thanks!
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] untrust_us:
Follow the instructions in the 4th picture of the original post. It's the same instructions the will show up when you open the proxy server app. Also I wouldn't recommend just flashing random OTA updates without making sure that they are actually applicable to your phone model.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] grantstmatt:
Yes i follow the instructions but, in my wifi settings i can't see any proxy server only proxy port, proxy hostname and bypass proxy for.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] untrust_us:
That is the proxy, you have to enter in the appropriate information into each of the fields, and then save the settings.

Ex. Type "localhost" into the proxy hostname field, as they tell you to do in the picture.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] filipeyankee:
Through this method will the official files come from huawei? After installing will I have the official updates against bugs etc?