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[Huawei P8max] MrD666:
I definitely understand your point of view GVDVIVER. Again it's all about the global marketplace and the competition. They need to move more and more devices. As I am seeing a lot of people still are using older devices. And this is the biggest legit most major problem with Android. Support. Basically you are lucky to see an update or 2 during the cycle. It's probably the only reason that one day, I may jump to Apple... Maybe... The IPhone XS Max is tempting me... But... I could easily buy 4 decent Android devices with those same funds. It boils down to support. Huawei is worthless. My wife before was a manager of a major insurance company call center. Mostly for business properties, but she also did consumer items, like phones, and tablets. True story. If the device was under a year old, they'd (manufacturers) offer to fix or replace. If it was over a year old, they'd give a monetary settlement with an incentive to buy the next model. Why? No available pieces to fix it. Unless you are talking about a majorly mass marketed device, that's how it went. Rumor spread and people were on PURPOSE breaking their devices as close to the period as possible, to get the money and a newer device cheaper. No lies. This is the business world we live in. And I absolutely hope your wife enjoys her sweet new device! Thanks for the reply.

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Try this:

On your SD card create a folder named "DLOAD".

Use the firmware device to download the 159mb file.

Create a folder named "HWFF" and then a folder in the HWFF, "157803“ if not already present on your root.

Copy and paste the update.zip to BOTH FOLDERS. DLOAD AND 157803.

https://www46.zippyshare.com/v/5DE2sRWD/file.html

I uploaded the file I got. Be careful with the pop-ups and prompts.

Go to settings, disable all permissions, and clean the cache and data for the Updater app. How to find it... Settings, show system apps.

OPTION 1: Restart.

Run the Huawei updater. It should show the PROPER update file now.

If that does not work, after the restart try this:

OPTION 2: Reboot. Hold up and down together with the power button until the logo appears. It should force the update.

I want to make it clear this worked for me. I was able to switch between both firmwares. And I make no warranty or guarantee it will work for you. But you can try. Let me know if you have any questions or if it works for you.

Good luck.
[Huawei P8max] ka_maru:
Hello guys, i'm panicking here:crying:... I tried all the methods above, when i force the update it fails, and when i use the Huawei Firmware finder it says this firmware is not supported... My p8max is a DAV-703L and i already got the b266 update (138mb)
[Huawei P8max] nietnicks:
Thanks, will give it a go and let you know!
[Huawei P8max] Henry L:
still not ok

not sure if I did anything wrong, flash success with the file but EMUI still shows 4.0.3 but not downgraded to 4.0.1. Problem still there..
[Huawei P8max] DGNL:
Yesterday I also did the update to EMUI 4.0.3 and since then my phone is useless. Google apps are not working anymore, no Google contacts, so also no Whatsapp, etc.

- I tried to install the Google Play Installer from this video, which worked before:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Zsv_PVJTI

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1vb8s7n4197w6we/Google Play for Chinese Smartphone.apk?dl=0

But does not work now anymore for some reason. When installing Google Framework, Services, etc. and opening the Play Store it's stuck with a white screen.

- I tried to install the GMS Installer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On3SGirtLJo

https://m.paopaoche.net/xia/262642

But when installing i get an error that some kind of signature is required and that i should use the official version from the HiApp Store. However, the GMS Installer is nowhere to be found in the Huawei HiApp Store!

- I tried to install the Google Services Framework, Play Services, Play Stores, etc. manually:

https://techlector.com/install-google-play-store-app-on-huawei-chinese-phones/

But of course, this did not work either.

- I tried the option from Moodosa (Thanks!):

But unfortunately i also get the message: 'No updates'.

- I tried the option from MrD666 (Thanks also!)

But when doing the Reboot installation, i get the message 'Software install failed - Get help from http://www.emui.com/emotiondownload.php?mod=restore' - Reboot system now and I'm back at the beginning.

First of all, thank you all for the options in this topic. I tried all options above several times, but no result unfortunately.

My Huawei P8 Max DAV-703L has been running great for years and since yesterday it's complete garbage with one update from Huawei, since i can't use Google apps and my Google contacts.

I've been trying to fix my P8 Max for >10 hours now and getting quite frustrated here. I hope someone has an solution, because I'm running out of options to get Google working. It's unbelievable...
[Huawei P8max] MrD666:
Henry L: Please explain your problem?, Google services are not working or just overall its not functional?

There's another idea. Use this app (you will have to enable files from unknown sources) and it SHOULD INSTALL working Google apps for you. Follow it as it says:

https://google-installer.en.uptodown.com/android/download

Go to that site. It's a small file. Click newest, then download. Then it will say, if you are using your decive "this file may harm your device", download anyway, YES. If you use your computer, etc... Move the downloaded file to your SD card.

Install it. Run it. And do as it says.

Reboot after it is done, and let me know if that helped. Thanks.
[Huawei P8max] Koeienek:
p8 max google problems emui 4.0.3

first a thank you for bringing up possible solutions.so far no luck :crying:
[Huawei P8max] MrD666:
DGNL do not give up! OK... Either something I do not know about is going on or... Unfortunately I believe that you will need to unlock your bootloader and then a rollback to 5.1 ROM to flash, then update to the safe B212 6.0 firmware (as you were on previously). I am willing to help. I got the files. I can upload them. All depends on your willingness to go into it. The key is you will need an unlocked bootloader. That could be why these previous ideas aren't working. However, I am not sure. If I recall properly DC Unlocker it what I used.

https://www.dc-unlocker.com

WARNING: IT IS NOT FREE. But it is worth it. I paid for the credits. And it works. The best working tutorial I can suggest is the one I linked earlier in this thread. It was written in a way that step by step delivers your needed information.

Let me know. I check this thread often. I want to help as much as I can. But it seems that each and every phone has a little different issue. Though I know you can do it. I did it twice now. Once by mistake and once on PURPOSE to verify my method.

It does work. Just it's involving... Stay focused. If there's a will, there's a way!
[Huawei P8max] DGNL:
Hi MrD666,

Thanks for the reply and help!

I tried the English Google Installer that you provided:

https://google-installer.en.uptodown...droid/download

Factory reset, install the Google Installer, install the Google Apps, but it did not work. The Google Play store does not open on my P8 Max.

It's the same result as with this Google Installer that I used before, but this one is Chinese:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Zsv_PVJTI

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1vb8s7n419...phone.apk?dl=0

Or do i need an unlocked bootloader for this above Google Installer too?

I will try to use the DC Unlocker, I don't mind spending money to get my phone working again. However, I find it rediculous that Huawei destroyed the user experience with the latest update for the P8 MAX, because it was working perfectly before without any problems for years. And I'm not a demanding user, I just want Google services and apps working. Quite basic apps for any Android user out there.

I will try to follow the steps you provided for unlocking the bootloader and flash back to the old ROM with old EMUI. In the early days of Android I was quite active with flashing ROM's on my HTC HD2 (Leo), but that was years ago and it all got a little bit rusty how to flash :laugh::eek:
[Huawei P8max] piggywulf:
I tried to roll back with the method above. It didn't work for me, unfortunately. The updater says "no update".

I think two possible reasons why it didn't work.

1. I guess DNS server with firmware finder is not working or my phone cannot connect to it for whatever reasons.

When the VPN is running, my phone is not connecting to the internet. I opened the Firefox when the VPN is running, but it didn't show anything. After I force to close the firmware finder, it connected to the internet again.

2. Another reason I can think of is that DAV-703LC233B226 is not approved to be installed on my phone. I clicked on the "check availability" and it says "The firmware is not approved for installation". On the other hand, I checked the availability of DAV-703LC233B212 OTA-PV (2016.09.26 348MB) and it is approved for installation.

Is it OK if I go for this version?
[Huawei P8max] MrD666:
You're welcome. Remember if you need help with any of the img files let me know! And I think it's possible that the unlocked bootloader could BE A FACTOR in that not working.

And about your not demanding user comment... I'd say this, did you notice the SLEW of new Huawei devices? Don't you maybe think it was INTENTIONAL to maybe hope some of the users would just say "the heck with it, time to blow some more $?" I buy a new device yearly... But I still used my P8 as my daily, why? It worked. It has been a loyal soldier.

And ahhhhhhh nice that you have some prior experience with devices. I'm from the beginning with the G1... Hit me up if need be. And I know shut up! Hahaha... Let us know how it went.

Good luck!
[Huawei P8max] DGNL:
@ MrD666; I heard rumors before that Apple was making older iPhones and Ipads slow on purpose with new updates. This was one of the reasons why i would never buy anything Apple. But if Huawei is doing the same now with some older models like our P8 Max, making them slow and useless on purpose, it would be a reason for me to switch back to Xiaomi or another brand and not touch Huawei for a very long time.

Anyway, I unlocked the bootloader for my Huawei P8 Max with DC Unlocker.

https://www.dc-unlocker.com

Price was 4 euro - 4 credits.

The process was easy following this tutorial:

https://www.dc-unlocker.com/free-huawei-bootloader-unlock-tutorial

However, I was hoping things would be more easy now since the bootloader is unlocked, and i could now install Google apps or downgrade from EMUI, but i'm still stuck.

- I tried again the English Google Installer that you provided:

https://google-installer.en.uptodown...droid/download

Factory reset, install the Google Installer, install the Google Apps, but it still doesn't work! Even with unlocked bootloader the Google Play store does not open on my P8 Max and I gets stuck with loading the Play Store (white screen).

- I tried to root the P8 Max using KingRoot:

https://kingroot.net/

But for some reason my P8 Max does not get root excess. I tried both with PC and from the phone with APK. But it only gives the message 'Root excess failed'.

- I tried the method of Moodosa again:

However 'Quick Update' is not there and i get still the message 'No updates available'.

- And last but not least i tried your method again (MrD666):

But it does not update after reboot. After 5% there is an error message and i need to reboot again.

Maybe i'm doing something wrong, because where exactly do you put the folder 'HWFF'? Do you do this in the Root or in the normal 'Download' folder? Or do i need to create a special 'DLOAD' folder on the extra removable SD-card? Because maybe i think the Update can't find the right folder.

Also, if above is not working? What is the best next step? Flash a new P8 Max ROM? Any tips where i can find the original Huawei ROM from before the update to EMUI 4.0.3? And maybe with tutorial to flash?

Thanks in advance!
[Huawei P8max] nietnicks:
Also tried the above except the root stuff. Unfortunately no succes, probably because of my unrooted device? Will try rooting it tomorrow!
[Huawei P8max] rimkhan1:
Thank you so so much. I wish you were here infront of me and I would have made your cheeks red. It worked like a charm. :good:
[Huawei P8max] nietnicks:
I tried these steps again this morning and somehow it worked! Without rooting!!! Only difference is that i did it at work and not at home (different network???)...

Thnxxxxx a lot everyone involved!!
[Huawei P8max] MrD666:
You can ALWAYS try... at this point its not like you are losing anything other than time. I would try it... let us know!

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What I did? Its in ROOT > SDCARD (not the external) > HWFF > 157803 > update.zip

Then additionally in the ROOT > STORAGE > EXTERNAL SD CARD > dload > update.zip

This should enable the update B233 to be seen by the manual process (updater - Id suggest to clean the cache and deny permissions) reboot, run the Huawei Firmware updater that some have had success with and see what happens.

Here is B212 - http://huawei-firmware.com/rom/huawei-p8-max/dav703/10656 basically the same thought process as I mentioned just its a little more involving BUT it does work. I know I did it previously.

I have B211 and I can upload it. Let me know as I replied to another individual in PM's that I am on the road till Friday but I am able to help. Just let me know.
[Huawei P8max] Henry L:
it looks to me although the OTA (via DLOAD method) seems to work but the version is still locked at B226, all GMS installion including yours failed to work. Scratching my head why the DLOAD method not working...
[Huawei P8max] MrD666:
Hmmm. Perhaps you could try one more time the Huawei Firmware suggestion, as it seems to have helped a few individuals, because its difficult to tell without looking at the device, particularly if the DLOAD method seemed to have worked.

Or you may have to unlock bootloader, root, and flash the B212. This is all I can think of RIGHT NOW, do not lose faith. We'll find a way!
[Huawei P8max] DGNL:
Apparently my P8 Max had a bad day yesterday, because i tried the above method of Moodosa several times and it didn't update at all.

However, trying it again this morning and suddenly it worked and finally I'm back to EMUI 4.0! - Very weird, because i used the same computer at home.

After a factory reset I used this link of MrD666:

https://google-installer.en.uptodown.com/android

And Google Play Store, Contacts, etc. are working again.

I will stay away from updating my P8 MAX, because it's rediculous that Google is not working in EMUI 4.0.3!

Big thanks to MrD666 and Moodosa for the links and help!
[Huawei P8max] MrD666:
All of the various levels of success or failures with this, have made think:

1. How come some ARE successful, yet others are not? I am not implying or suggesting that those that failed are not following the instructions, I am GENUINELY curious. Because the suggestions I wrote I personally tested and I know IT WORKED.

2. Why more people haven't looked for help? I really expected a flood of people... maybe not too many people are using the device after all.

3. Where you got your device from? This may explain why some have had success and others have not. I purchased mine directly from A CHINESE TELECOM... seriously. I do business in CHINA... anyway...

4. And what was the real purpose of the update SO late into the game? GDPR? Though someone said they had it in Canada so that may rule it out.

5. Why there were 2 VERSIONS? A 138MB that murdered most of us, or the 159MB that saved the others... and WHY was the incorrect one pushed?

6. And finally, does anyone else think it was on purpose, like I had suggested in an earlier thread? They have a whole SLEW of new devices... Huawei I mean... is it possible it was done on purpose?

I am a details person and I'd like to know, though, probably its so meaningless we'll never know the truth.

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OH HELL YEAH... NICE! CONGRATS my friend. I am so pleased to hear this!!! Now let's get the others working!
[Huawei P8max] Hirs_E_Fruit:
Where do I get the 159 MB version?
[Huawei P8max] Henry L:
this method seems to work today, firmware updating now.... stay tuned for the result!

downgrade success, it is all working!
[Huawei P8max] ka_maru:
For me it still says: "The Firmware is not approved for installation"
[Huawei P8max] hiroshi2yamanaka:
Hi,

It did not work for me to do AUTO but I did manually assign the DNS which app suggests then it worked.

When choosing the manual, the app will tell you the DNS address then go to the network setting:

If you are using Wi-Fi then forget the current setting and try to re-connect with specifying the DNS in an advanced option.

Hope this helps others too.
[Huawei P8max] MrLee8:
Is anyone from Germany? It seems that I can't solve this...
[Huawei P8max] MrD666:
In one of my earlier posts I linked the file I uploaded to zippyshare. That link is:

https://www46.zippyshare.com/v/5DE2sRWD/file.html

Hope it helps. Question: Are you going to flash it? And are you on B226?

BTW - Awesome tutorials you created. Thank you.

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Hell yeah, again! Another one bites the dust. Congrats man so pleased to hear this!

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Mine did as well. You may have to try other methods. Like extract the update.zip I posted and put the update.app into the SD card dload folder and force the update. Volume up+down together with the power button, then once the logo appears let go of the power button... It should FORCE UPDATE the update.app file. Don't give up. We'll find a solution!

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What's going on? Let's see if we can get you up and running as well. Have you tried the ANY of the suggestions in this thread?
[Huawei P8max] MrLee8:
Hi,

from your link: google-installer.en.uptodown.com/android

I tried to install this, but it failed everytime

Then I've tried this method:

It seems to work at first. However after the reboot it says:

Software installed failed!

Get help from .emmi.com/emotiondownload.php?mod-restore

The more I try, the more I become desperate :(
[Huawei P8max] piggywulf:
Mine finally worked too! I clicked the download button first and downloaded the firmware first. Then it worked. I've seen that I was supposed to disable the VPN but I didn't know at that time. So the downloading took forever. I'm not sure that it worked because I downloaded the firmware first or not. Anyway, thanks for the great solution!
[Huawei P8max] Hirs_E_Fruit:
I think I try it since I can easy go back ^^ just for intrest.

NP I learned so much here with my guides.
[Huawei P8max] ka_maru:
Already tried, it stay at 5% and then fails to install
[Huawei P8max] moodosa:
I'm glad I could help!

:good::good:
[Huawei P8max] MrD666:
Wow thats odd! If you've gone through this thread THAT'S exactly what the others have said... Seriously take a look at it. From what I can GUESS try tomorrow. Because others said it didn't WORK that time, but it worked the next day.

Whatever that means... I'm stumbled on that part.

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Don't! This is also what others in the thread experienced... Perhaps try the Huawei Firmware guide again? There has to be a way... Because it's again what the others had. And then it worked. If all fails, unlock the bootloader way for sure works. Ive done it 2 times now. And then flashing the B212 version.
[Huawei P8max] MrLee8:
Yes, you are right. It worked finally!

I tried the Method of Moodosa (above). After 8 or 9 failing attempts it suddenly worked. For those of you who are still trying, keep trying!

I did a factory reset and downloaded Google Installer from MrD666's link: google-installer.en.uptodown.com/android

Now everything is running smooth again, Play Store is working

MrD666 and Moodosa Thank you for your help!
[Huawei P8max] dodgecandle:
I could succesfully install previous ROM version... however I am now stuck with the installation of Google Play Services... installation always fails.

Anyone can help please?
[Huawei P8max] MrD666:
Did you try my supplied link?

Dodgecandle did you try the link that I supplied and suggested that helps you install Google Services? Please try it. Thanks.

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MrLee8 you are welcome! So glad you remained focused and continued. I'm glad your phone is back functioning! Fantastic!
[Huawei P8max] idturner11:
Same for me here in the UK. Loved my P8 Max - until now. :( Tempted to follow suggestion above and buy a Xiaomi Mi Max 3. Presumably that supports Google? Ian
[Huawei P8max] MrLee8:
Have you tried to factory reset? (Don't forget to back up)
[Huawei P8max] easycheeseman:
Ich. Das downgrade ist ganz einfach. Nur den Huawei Firmware Finder installieren und wie oben beschrieben anwenden.
[Huawei P8max] MrD666:
Always buy Global ROM!

I'd suggest if your Max is still working, follow through this thread. Others had success, using various methods and you can too! I'd not jump the shark so fast... But that's me. All depends on how WILLING you are to do it. It can be a bit stressful.

About the MI Max 3, yes it does, but, remember any of those phones like that, are CHINESE first. Absolutely make sure you buy the Global ROM version.

My wife likes hers. So. It's obviously up to you. Though I'd try to fix it first. The Huawei Firmware App may solve your problems easily... For some it did. Good luck. ;)

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Very good advice, MrLee8! And did you try the Google Services app I suggested? Because it's worked for the others - for the most part!
[Huawei P8max] rimkhan1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfDA-_0r7L8

In the beginning of this video the guy is having problem with playstore too. He used GMSinstaller from Huawei app store. Can you try that and see if it works

GMS INSTALLER 1.2.0 :

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Gd...Hh3FaIlvLrkHzl
[Huawei P8max] gvdviver:
Dear All,

thanks everyone for the idea's.

I was finally able to rollback to the EMUI 4.0 and install the google framework everything is working perfectly again now.

I followed the method posted by Moodosa to return to the old EMUI & the link from MrD666 to re-install the Google framework.

Worked like a charm, the download of the firmware however took ages and from time to time stopped completely so for those who try , be patient and retry a few times as others in this post did before it worked. So this is what worked for me :

the option from Moodosa (Thanks!):

The google installer link from MrD666 ( Also Thanks! )
[Huawei P8max] nietnicks:
Does anyone has some tips about how to disable/freeze the updater app? I'm quite irritated about the persistant update from which i know it will wreck my google apps! ;)

Already tried some play store apps but don't seem to work because it's a system app...
[Huawei P8max] Hirs_E_Fruit:
Do you have an open bootloader?
[Huawei P8max] nietnicks:
Actually no... :o
[Huawei P8max] Hirs_E_Fruit:
Then there is no option
[Huawei P8max] hugopuga:
It worked for me, after 15 days braking my head... and allmoust the phone :P

So simple like install the app "Firmware Finder for Huawei" and follow the instruction vídeos ( The app includes it. In my case, the ROM suggested by the fórum, didnt work, so, I have tried with na older one, and it worked :D
[Huawei P8max] nietnicks:
Ok, will give the bootloader thing a go then. Any (time saving) tips? Will give the xda search a go of course!
[Huawei P8max] montevoutsas:
guys what version of p8 max filmware we download?