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[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] candask:
Firmware finder doesn't find firmware for p smart.

Hurupdater needs unlocked bootloader i guess.
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] KevMetal:
I have a huawei p smart and firmware finder & hurupdater is working ..but yes ..you need an unlocked bootloader ..

In that case

Download stock rom with firmware finder and put on sd

download stock recovery from p smart forum and flash with fastboot ..boot into stock recovery and use stock recovery to restore ...
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] KevMetal:
And on a seperate note , I recommend downloading dc unlocker application and downgrading and unlocking bootloader using dc unlocker ..just search in XDA universal search ....it's a working method ..
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] KevMetal:
Here you can see it :good:
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] candask:
thank you but here somebody says:

"Unless your bootloader is unlocked you can't flash ANY .img file ..."
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] KevMetal:
No , you can flash only *signed files ...big difference ..you can ALWAYS flash files signed by huawei like stock recovery

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dFFjCG2xeg9E08SZFA7jC9y21iX1sJgD/view

_there is stock recovery in link

_put in fastboot folder

_rename to recovery.img

_inside settings of phone enable usb debugging ..connect to pc ..in pop-up window allow debug connection (tick always allow )

_open cmd window as admin in fastboot folder

_Run the following commands

adb devices

*should show a serial number

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot devices

*should show a serial number

fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk recovery.img

fastboot reboot
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] candask:
thank you. but failed command not allowed?
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] friartuckme:
Does your phone have the OEM UNLOCK option enabled in the developer settings / is the FRP setting disabled. Having an unlocked bootloader simplifies things a lot. I had a similar issue and used the PC version of the huawei firmware finder by TEAM MT and had to use the DNS method (either do via router or set the pc as a hotspot to reflash a lower version of firmware
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] Livi-Tech:
Hi, Candask

I see you are having problems getting back to official software for the Huawei P smart

Knowing that it says System 8.0.0.046 means you are running Huawei Firmware but System 8.0.0.046 usually means the firmware was made for a different model

How this works is the version folder ( partition ) includes information on the device model and if that version folder does not include the files for your region or model, it will display as System 8.0.0.046, not a serious issue but it is fixable

If you could get in contact with me on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/livitechdev

and also provide us with the Huawei P smart model number ( at the bottom of the phone on the back it will say Model: FIG-XXX, mine says FIG-LX1 )

And we will see if we can help you out - Thanks Ryan
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] friartuckme:
8.0.0 is just the software version, what i think you need to match is for example mine is C782

example if you search you had found the following FIG-LX1C09B139 is device/model , and (8.0.0.139) is software version, id reckon aslong as you match the device and get the latest software version it would work
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] Livi-Tech:
[MENTION=5509090]candask[/MENTION] - this User is on the right track,

He would be able to get the software version of he already knows his phones model number C782, C472, C106, etc

The only place I believe you can find your model number inside Android is on the build number inside of settings>System>About Phone

8.0.0.137 ( C782 ) is the usual format

8.0.0 being Android version

137 being Huawei's version

( C782 ) being model number of device

the build number Candask has says

System 8.0.0.046( 0VJO )

Which does not give Indication of what model phone he has

Have you tried using E-recovery?
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] friartuckme:
hi livi-tech

I think what he is experiencing is when he has flashed a custom rom on his phone its changed the rom version name i believe, so even in e-recovery and fastboot it is being read as an unsupported device. il attach a picture to try and show

E-Recovery and attempting to use hisuite will work up until it checks his imei and device / software info then it is unable to proceed
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] Livi-Tech:
Hello [MENTION=1420431]friartuckme[/MENTION]

I haven't had any issues with E-recovery and fastboot in the past no matter what my build number was or what custom ROM was flashed, not sure about HiSuite as I don't have a use for it but I had a look to confirm, even with the build number being different E-recovery still works and fastboot

This is my current setup

Build number: LiviTech (EM Pixel)

EMUI version: 8.0.0

E-recovery picks up: 8.0.0.137(C782) and starts downloading package

This was my setup when looking into compatibility issues a few months ago

Build number: System 8.0.0.046( 0VJO )

EMUI version: 8.0.0

E-recovery picks up: 8.0.0.137(C782) and starts downloading package

Deleting the whole version partition results in

Build number: System 8.0.0.046( OVJO )

EMUI version: 8.0.0

E-recovery picks up: 8.0.0.137(C782) and starts downloading package

( Would not recommend deleting version partition or modifying it unless you want phone to reset or apps to get removed, it's a Huawei issue )

I think I know what the issue his, the firmware he flashed sounds like Huawei firmware ( or a version of it ) but it sounds like the version partition included with that firmware doesn't include the files for his model.
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] candask:
My device is FIG-LX1 (C432)

I downloaded this firmware:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wj4cnGPeC2Q6wQhQbftrbU0INf_u5yEC/view?usp=drivesdk

( I kept a backup in the cloud account)

I loaded L31 version of hw_eu software:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vd8r8ZgPjENrr2wI046TqZVGmAzvj-ZV/view?usp=drivesdk

There is touch-screen and battery problem at latest 161 version, i guess. Maybe i will stay at this rom for a while. Is there a security problem about the rom i am using? Thank you all
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] candask:
This message can be deleted.
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] Livi-Tech:
Hi [MENTION=5509090]candask[/MENTION]

I'm glad to hear you got something sorted

Can I ask how you loaded/flashed the firmware?

Thanks - Ryan
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] candask:
Force method (volume up + volume down + power)

Thank you!
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] Livi-Tech:
Oh I know what method you used now

No problem

If you have any trouble in the future, there is much easier ways or getting genuine firrmware for your device
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] candask:
Could you please share the ways?
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] Livi-Tech:
There are guides already out there on using firmware finder ( PC ) to download the firmware for your device

Just type in inside firmware finder FIG-LX1

And you will be given a list of all firmwares Huawei has released for the Huawei P Smart 2018 LX1 model, included C432, C782 and more models
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] friartuckme:
It seems though the firmware version stays stuck as shown in my image, am i correct that it is contained in the Version.img or is it within the system.img

thank you
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] Livi-Tech:
HISuite won't work to flash firmware and other features may not work if on a completely custom ROM or using EMUI Pixelized as it looks for the phone model through checking the build number where as E-Recovery finds that information from somewhere else

What are you attempting to do with HiSuite?
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] KevMetal:
This is not true ..I am running OP open kirin Omnirom ..if I activate usb debug and connect phone to pc hisuite opens by itself and sees my last huawei firmware version and offers to download and install huawei stock rom

The problem is so many people are clueless or listen to myths and misinformation or just get an idea stuck in their heads cos they fail to do something cos they are not following basic steps

Step 1. in your new huawei out of the box DON'T TAKE UPDATE

Step 2. enable developer settings

Step 3. enable oem unlock

Step 4. enable usb debugging

Step 5. disable verify apps via usb

Step 6. enable the special huwei hisuite usb

Step 7. download hisuite

Step 8. install hisuite and adb

Step 9. run adb and connect phone ..VERY IMPORTANT ..on both phone and pc activate ALWAYS ALLOW connection

Step 10. run hisuite and allow special hisuite debug

Step 11. do a full backup of your phone

Step 12. run adb and unlock bootloader

Step 13. VERY IMPORT ..you have to REPEAT STEPS 2-10

Step 14.flash twrp by fastboot

Step 15. flash magisk

Step 16. DO A FULL BACKUP INCLUDING IMEI to sdcard and put a copy on pc

Step 17. Start by erasing system via fastboot and flashing any treble GSI system.img files

If you need to restore just flash back system image of stock or any treble rom ...you can even flash back huawei stock recovery.img if you prefer .

remember to update install firmware finder apk ..the apk from Playstore will automatically find latest firmware ..download THE FULL* OTA PACKAGE ...

go to hurupdater thread ...update using twrp amd the script ...REMEMBER TO RENAME THE .ZIP FILES SO SCRIPT RECOGNIZES THEM.

--- with this method you cam restore OR UPDATE AT ANY MOMENT USING *HISUITE *ERECOVERY*TWRP*FASTBOOT*

----THIS WORKS 5000%----

- doesn't matter what anyone says

-doesn't matter if peolpe can't / don't or won't do or understand or agree with it

-good thing about a working method ..it works regardless of human beliefs or errors

FINAL POINT BEING YOU CAN ALWAYS RESTORE VIA HISUITE VIA USB VIA INTERNET TO LATEST VERSION OF SYSTEM ..read this post and see where in the process you screwed up ....
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] Livi-Tech:
My fault, Custom Rom's such as:

Lineage OS

Pixel experience

Omnirom

OpenKirin

etc

Will still work with HiSuite to download your phone's firmware as the /version partition is where the info of the last Huawei firmware used on your phone is kept, HiSuite checks this /version partition to find your phones model, firmware and to check for any updates

But any Custom Rom's that modify or erase this /version partition will cause HiSuite to fail when trying to download your phones firmware as the info is either no longer there or has been changed

If you would like to test

Make a backup of your /version partition in TWRP, Mount the version partition

delete all folders inside

See if HiSuite detects your phones firmware

( Would not recommend )
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] friartuckme:
I am no noob when it comes to android and flashing custom roms ect, your attitude is comical, do you have anger issues ?

Also you forgot information regarding unlocking the bootloader, they will need to obtain their bootloader unlock code from somewhere such as dc unlocker :) see how many people would of been stuck at that process. :D

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If a rom has been flashed that has modified the version partition is it possible to reflash it from an official rom first to restore it ? thank you in advance
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] KevMetal:
Jajaja , sooooo angry . Not sure why it's comical nor why you felt it necessary to give a completely useless and unnecessary reply with absolutely no information in it ..if you're trying to get a rise out of me go troll on 4chan ...the P smart came out when bootloader unlock codes were still available from huawei , nobody called you a noob so just calm dowm and don't get so worked up if you made a mistake ..lastly ..it would take only a minute or so and two google searches to find out that the bootloader needs unlocking ,so I'm sorry i assumed you and other's weren't that noobish that they couldn't figure even that out ..:svetius:..
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] friartuckme:
lol, me so angry! you obviously did not reread the post i was replying too, my reply was everything to do with the guys arrogant attitude. All the same my post had a question for another chap so the only irrelevant post is your own and my point was he stating any failure was down to others mistakes and that he was right when actually as livi-tech pointed out, he was incorrect

Now back on topic @ Livi-tech All done now i managed to sort it out. thank you appreciated
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] Livi-Tech:
Yes it is

Our own ROM EMUI Pixelized already has support for not just 1 model like most version partitions but 3 Huawei P Smart FIG-LX1 models but when a phone detects a different build number the phone goes through a reset process so the build number included inside our version partition is LiviTech ( EM Pixel ) to counter against Huawei's reset process

But over time we will be creating a version partition for all Huawei P Smart devices released every month to account for the newest EMUI updates

Thanks - Ryan

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[MENTION=7853675]KevMetal[/MENTION]
[MENTION=1420431]friartuckme[/MENTION]

This is supposed to be a friendly place where we help each other out and provide support, not have a go at each other.

[MENTION=7853675]KevMetal[/MENTION]

Your Information is much appreciated especially for new users of a Huawei device looking to unlock their bootloaders ( if Huawei brings back providing bootloader unlock codes )

The information about HiSuite detecting firmware and offering to download on custom ROMs both by me and you were partially correct and incorrect

You are right that HiSuite will still detect the Huawei firmware and give the option to download on a custom rom

I was wrong that HiSuite won't work on custom ROMs

Turns out HiSuite will work on any custom ROM as long as the version partition is intact but if the version partition is deleted by mistake or a ROM such as EMUI Pixelized is flashed ( modifies version partition ) HiSuite will fail to find the phone firmware.

[MENTION=1420431]friartuckme[/MENTION]

You are correct that since Huawei decided against providing unlock codes, DCUnlocker is the main way to go but sometimes even that fails on some Huawei models

And yes the version partition is restored through any EMUI firmware flashed for your model, if you flash one for a different model of the same device, C432 firmware for C782, Huawei specific features will still work but you will be greeted with Build number: System 8.0.0.046 ( XXXX )

Thanks - Ryan
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] friartuckme:
Thank you livi-tech (ryan)

Totally agree with you regarding bashing each other, all i had done was state that the guy was insulting others intelligence and made a rather aggressive post even though slightly informative and that i was not a noob (new) to flashing phones. Thank you for the info :) . bish :)
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] Livi-Tech:
I don't work with XDA or anyone who does but I do know since being a Member over the last few years that aggressive behaviour or comments which has the power to hurt others is not what XDA is about.

On the topic of aggressive posts and insults, XDA does not condone it nor do I, stepping up to defend anyone who may have felt hurt or put down by certain posts and comments made is what I hope anyone would do.

Thanks - Ryan
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] friartuckme:
i know and agree with you, i have been a member of XDA for around 11 years and not once passed any insult and never disrespectful to anyone, i will however point out when someone else is being disrespectful by talking down to others and was not needed and all the while not giving 100% accurate information

On the other hand you have been a great help and thank you for that :) greatly appreciated
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] candask:
Thank you for your 25(!) steps solution.

But i don't want to unlock the bootloader.
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] Livi-Tech:
No problem that's what we are here for, to help

Thanks - Ryan
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] candask:
According to CPU-Z:

Bootloader Unknown

Model FIG-LX1

Board FIG-L11

What does this information mean?
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] candask:
I even can't reach the hidden menu using the codes. I will kill you [MENTION=4913098]siredux[/MENTION]
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] friartuckme:
I think the Bootloader - unknown issue could just be due to CPUZ either not having been updated or a different method being used to read the information either in later software/hardware . Mine say's the same for my p-smart and my TCL 5085Y LED.

One thing i had remembered about getting my phone back to stock firmware is with firmware finder i checked which firmware was allowed to be flashed to my phone without using the DNS so essentially what my phone officially was allowed( FIG-LX1 8.0.0.130(C782) . Then i placed that on my phone storage along with HuRUpdater_0.4.zip and flashed the with twrp(as someone stated earlier you need rename files to the names required) then i flashed the stock recovery and then updated to 8.0.0.137(c782) with hisuite.(Guide Below)

Regarding the hidden menu, is it the Project Menu ? If so it should work with typing *#*#2846579#*#* into your phones dialer

Using HuRUpdater to flash stock rom (needs twrp already flashed)

Start by downloading all the firmware files:

update.zip (use Full OTA MF file)

update_all_hw.zip

update_data_public.zip

(When you download the above files from huawei servers renamed them to match above)

Then create a new folder in SDcard and copy all firmware files in the exact same folder.

Download HuRUpdater zip and copy it to the same folder.

If you want to keep TWRP Recovery intact even after you install the stock firmware, then you should copy TWRP Recovery image file in the same exact folder(IF WANT FULL STOCK DO NOT COPY TWRP TO FOLDER)

Now Reboot your device to Recovery mode by pressing Volume up + Power button.

After this, click on install button and choose SDcard and select the file

Then Swipe to install.

Reboot your device once the process complete.

If you flashed full stock (did not copy TWRP to the folder), you should be able to update with HISUITE if/when any updates are available
[Huawei P Smart Questions & Answers] Livi-Tech:
It means your phone model is FIG-LX1 ( there are multiple models for the Huawei P Smart )

FIG-L11 is the model of the board inside your phone

Thanks - Ryan
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] greekfragma:
Hello to all.

First, let me say that I am opening this thread with good attitude and in no way I disrespect the hard work from the guys that provide ROMS for our device. But I need to point out a few things in short.

My impression over the months with this device has been a mix of feelings.

I am sorry if I am missing crucial stuff that are behind the doors of development but my feeling as a member in XDA over so many years, is that Mi A1 developers lack seriously in communication and teamwork.

I am tired lately to see Pie ROMS going from bad to worse and crucial functions of the phone to go into the bug list.

Fingerprint - LTE bands - Playstore safety integrity and many more that everyone can read all over the place.

I have also noticed that most devs want to showoff more on the appearance side of the phone rather than stability-battery life and solid most used apps function.

95% of the users want 4 things mostly and these are the ones to focus

1) no battery drain

2) a decent camera app with no problems since hardware delivers

3) fingerprint functionality

4) other sensors working with no conflicts

I just want to point out the lack of communication and teamwork over serious matters. You solve these first then you customize ROMS to the needs you want to cover.

So many bugged ROMS and literally 0 bug-free rom.

Please be thorough on the discussion and don't flame over devs work. Just discuss how we can solve the problems and get finally a decent bug-free ROM.:cool:
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] apexashwin:
Take this crap out
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] joeyhuab:
I would like to see a non-dev try to make a ROM and hear this feedback and see how they react to it.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] greekfragma:
dunno why you take it the hard way. I have expressed my gratitude for ROM devs and I always appreciate your hard work and give feedback whenever I can.

your reply is showing disgrace to average users. Ok so we are not into developing ROMS. we are just testing and using your efforts. why does that have to be something to point out in a bad way?

I am just pointing out that we have so many ROM releases every 2-3 weeks and the results are buggier and buggier ROMS.

You clearly see that Pie stage has brought to all devs problems. Instead of releasing every 2 weeks ROMS individually , why don't you try to discuss together the main problems, find solutions and then try to implement the solutions to your ROMS.

Instead of teamwork over serious bugs, you just focus each on your own work with minor fixes over different builds and every Xiaomi update refreshes the same problems again and again.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] alkesh95:
Would you help out if someone needed your expertise?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] greekfragma:
Something to add that worries me more.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] joeyhuab:
See the problem here is other devs don't want to cooperate. Me, Abhi and Moun are actually conversing regarding how to fix the bugs. Flex and Khusika help out too but they're too busy at times. Other devs keep their resources closed and don't share device trees which in turn gives out more bugs instead of allowing all ROMs to have similar fixes altogether. I'm not replying in a bad light. I'm actually curious what a non-dev would react to all complaints knowing other devs wouldn't help out and cooperate.

I answer mostly on Telegram and yes, I give assistance to people asking for help when I have the time.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] greekfragma:
this is exactly why this thread has started.

I find the lack of cooperation has a direct impact on the community results and it clearly shows as I stated above. If you guys think you have to say something publicly about others compromising your work you should do it. The community has eyes and sees which devs really try to help the community and which devs are clearly for their own profit.

can you also comment on the picture I attached on previous post?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] joeyhuab:
I don't wanna mention names as I can no longer speak regarding the issues between me and some other developer in the community. All I can say right now is I'm taking over Official Pixel Experience while Abhi gets his Mi A1's motherboard replaced.