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b170/b183/b194/b199/b200/b550/b551/b560 to Marshmallow via HICARE

hello, few days ago there was update from germany via hicare app, now I have changed region to german and it working very well. Update steps:
1 upgrade hicare application to newest version.
Run APP - >>Accept terms. ->> choose europe (if there is no update still choose germany) -->> OS upgrade early adopters
u'r welcome
source: https://twitter.com/HUAWEI_DACH/status/739840367672037376/photo/1

That was how they provided MM for everyone and it is not new information. However b550/b551/b560 are MM builds.

I disagree totally with Azaradel this WAS new information to me and I thank kiamikadze for sharing it.
Really don't know why everyone is ignoring this thread!
It is the easiest way to upgrade to Marshmallow.
No worries about doing something wrong as it comes straight from the Huawei servers.
No worries about which version you are currently running.

I'm happy that for everyone that has heard about that method, the update appeared within seconds. However, I changed already to many languages in the HiCare app and even downloaded the HiCare update from the market to do this "OS Upgrade". The EMUI updater instead still says: "No updates". I'm on B194 with a Swiss SIM. Maybe having the right right IMEI is important? Someone has a clue? I want to update the official way, not via a forced method.

Thanks, my phone is in the Asia pacific region, with location set to Australia. I am also able to get MM update with the help of post. The trick is to opt in for OS upgrade early adopters

Wow, thanks. Upgraded to 6.0. No regional change was needed though
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B133 worst version of p8lite
Nothing has come out for my build version of p8lite. I've waited and waited for an official update and even now with a new update feature through hicare I can't upgrade. I really want android 6. Don't what to do!!!

oh thank u so much . Finally i can upgrade. Btw guys if udont see an option to opt in for eraly upgrades update your hicare through googleplay.

someone8 said:
I'm happy that for everyone that has heard about that method, the update appeared within seconds. However, I changed already to many languages in the HiCare app and even downloaded the HiCare update from the market to do this "OS Upgrade". The EMUI updater instead still says: "No updates". I'm on B194 with a Swiss SIM. Maybe having the right right IMEI is important? Someone has a clue? I want to update the official way, not via a forced method.
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Apparently huawei said they can upgrade your phone if you call them as you have the correct build for upgrade. Huawei said this when I rang them. Ring them and ask them to push upgrade from their side through hicare.

I tried with ale-l21c432b188 and didnt work :/

never knew that lol, thanks for the share.

JoaoVr have u tried change region to poland? or change it to where update is realised

paulwoodward said:
I disagree totally with Azaradel this WAS new information to me and I thank kiamikadze for sharing it.
Really don't know why everyone is ignoring this thread!
It is the easiest way to upgrade to Marshmallow.
No worries about doing something wrong as it comes straight from the Huawei servers.
No worries about which version you are currently running.
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they ignoring this thread maybe becouse newbie has posted it

kiamikadze said:
JoaoVr have u tried change region to poland? or change it to where update is realised
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I used Germany like it says in the instructions...

JoaoVr said:
I used Germany like it says in the instructions...
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It was like an example, u can choose any region where MM is live. Because new updates are instantly uploaded to hicare..
Yesterday at my friend office we updated from poland region. P.S sorry for bad english
updates are available only for: b170/b183/b194/b199/b200/b550/b551/b560​

kiamikadze said:
JoaoVr have u tried change region to poland? or change it to where update is realised
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kiamikadze said:
It was like an example, u can choose any region where MM is live. Because new updates are instantly uploaded to hicare..
Yesterday at my friend office we updated from poland region. P.S sorry for bad english
updates are available only for: b170/b183/b194/b199/b200/b550/b551/b560​
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Yes, the problem is that my version is b188 :/

I have the v170 and it works perfectly. Im now with v564, Android Marshmallow.
However, Im curious to check how long the battery lasts with this version.

mnicesio said:
I have the v170 and it works perfectly. Im now with v564, Android Marshmallow.
However, Im curious to check how long the battery lasts with this version.
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hmm diference about 1-2 hours for me.

Worked with me! I was waiting long time for the update. Hicare just done that. Thank you for sharing this, man.
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HiCare didnt help for me :/

How many UK users on EVA-L09C432B182

Hi all,
I'm eagerly awaiting the new update but my device is still on EVA-L09C432B182.
How many other UK users here are still on this?
T-L-H

The-Last-Hylian said:
Hi all,
I'm eagerly awaiting the new update but my device is still on EVA-L09C432B182.
How many other UK users here are still on this?
T-L-H
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I am, have tried many updates to get onto the later b360 and b361 but cant get any to work ..... sad times

hello from peru, hope someone can help me, I have version L09C432B182, but when I try to use hicare app to get nougat update it says no updates available, same for emui updater, if this is supposed to be official why is that I always get no updates available

zrogeass said:
hello from peru, hope someone can help me, I have version L09C432B182, but when I try to use hicare app to get nougat update it says no updates available, same for emui updater, if this is supposed to be official why is that I always get no updates available
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Updates roll out in pieces. Only certain parts of the world will get them first, then the next, and so on.
We only just got the official update here in the UK, other parts of Europe have had it for a couple of weeks.
It will eventually be available to you sometime!

The-Last-Hylian said:
Hi all,
I'm eagerly awaiting the new update but my device is still on EVA-L09C432B182.
T-L-H
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In the same boat, havent taken part in Beta program and I am stuck on 182 still.
Btw , 182 was a forced updated by downloading it from the Warehouse firmware thread here , i was stuck on B166 otherwise.
My phone is not even tied to any carier. Arrgh!!!

warface said:
Updates roll out in pieces. Only certain parts of the world will get them first, then the next, and so on.
We only just got the official update here in the UK, other parts of Europe have had it for a couple of weeks.
It will eventually be available to you sometime!
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You have Android 7 via OTA? or Beta?

oxfordmark said:
You have Android 7 via OTA? or Beta?
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I got it via the Update app, but I was on beta.
It's the full release I have now though, no beta versions.

It's the full release I have now though, no beta versions.
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whats the version number ?

The-Last-Hylian said:
Hi all,
I'm eagerly awaiting the new update but my device is still on EVA-L09C432B182.
How many other UK users here are still on this?
T-L-H
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You're lucky, I'm on B166, I would say still but I only got the phone a month ago...

pnvpratik said:
whats the version number ?
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Here's what I'm on now...

warface said:
Here's what I'm on now...
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And how do you feel the phone compared to 4.1?

blanco2701 said:
And how do you feel the phone compared to 4.1?
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Seems to be only minor visible changes. No new options I can see.
One thing that did change was that I can use EE's WiFi calling, which wasn't available before on the beta. This was activated automatically by EE via a text.
Camera, WiFi, network all seem same.
Will have to wait maybe a couple of days to see how the battery life is.
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warface said:
Here's what I'm on now...
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How did you get it? I've been accepted on the beta for a month now with no update and the full file from Firmware Finder fails at 35%?

zemblance said:
How did you get it? I've been accepted on the beta for a month now with no update and the full file from Firmware Finder fails at 35%?
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Just used the Update app on the phone.
Checked for new software, up popped the new software.

warface said:
Just used the Update app on the phone.
Checked for new software, up popped the new software.
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Not working for me. By the time I get it Android Snickers will be out

Do you think it would work if we flashed the android nouget version B360 over the B182 version of mashmallow we currently have ??

Yes what happens if a non Beta on 182 tries to install the latest Android N ROM?

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Do you think it would work if we flashed the android nouget version B360 over the B182 version of mashmallow we currently have ??
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Yes what happens if a non Beta on 182 tries to install the latest Android N ROM?
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It just doesn't work, I downloaded the B182 ROM last night and installed it, no problems.
On Firmware Finder there are a couple of ROMS viz. B360, B361 and another B361, I've tried to download all 3 and flash them (using dload method) and have had NO success whatsoever with any of them.
I am now reverting to checking the update page in settings every hour or so!

BTW I've tried the dialler method too and that doesn't work neither

What's the huawei updater way?
Why is this phone such a piece of crap, differing version per region for what is the same software.
Why do OEMs insist on making such an industry out of something this straight forward

Huawei Mate 20 Pro Australian Discussion

I thought I'll make this thread for the Australian Mate 20 Pro Owners.
As we may all know already, Optus and other ozzy telcos are extremely slow with releasing there updates for our devices, it's very frustrating as we have to wait for important updates and fixes.
In this thread I'll love to hear from other Australians and there opinions on this matter. Also to discuss firmwares that have been flashed from other regions on our devices etc
All topics about our devices are all welcome

I have the L29. Currently with Telstra (Prepaid)
My last OTA update was 168 which I received around the end of December.
I recently unlocked my bootloader and updated to 182 following a guide in these forums
I also rooted my device using the same guide.
I don't really have too much to say on the speed of our updates, as I've only had my Mate 20 Pro since the 28th of Dec. It's my first android phone and I'm loving it so far. I've been wanting to get away from Apple for years, but the jailbreaking scene kept me with them. Now that the scene is almost dead I decided it was time.
So now I'm getting my head around rooting.

LYA-L29 here.. C636 SPCSEAS region on mine.
Have done the fh 171 update.. Now on unlocked bootloader and rooted 182. Tried the custom 182 rom but no joy with magisk in hiding safety net stuff for Google pay.. However with the stock 182 I was able to hide the safety net checks with magisk help.
What might be of interest to people to is I've been able to downgrade back to 171 and relock bootloader which previously was said could not happen. Back on 182 though now.

Currently running an L29 bought from eBay AU but originated in the UK as far as I can tell (based on the charger mains plug)
Latest version It'll update to is .168, it started off at .109 and has done 2 updates in the 2 days I have had it.
I've ordered a BL code and will look at rooting once I have it, there seem to be 2 different guides in this forum at the moment. Still working out which way to go. One of the methods definitely involves rebooting into recovery every time in order to get root, not sure if the other method does as well.

I find the 182 firmware to be a great one, I have noticed more of a battery drain on this one but nothing to really worry about.
I find it awesome that the hwota method works and we are now able to flash the same or higher firmwares with pretty much ease now. To be honest everytime I fiddled with my phone before the hwota method came out I would stuff something up then use funky Huawei to bring it back to life lol that was beginning to be an expensive venture haha.
This device shows alot of promise, I am currently using magisk and have used modules to pass safety net. Also used titanium backup to remove some system apps I never use. I froze Huawei home and now use nova launcher and used the Google framework module to install the Google phone and contacts app which I find much better. I am happy to say I now have the device exactly where I want it to be. I have also added a 64gb Huawei nano memory card to my device, as it may be expensive I thought why not. Now all my photos get saved to memory card

Minotaur said:
Currently running an L29 bought from eBay AU but originated in the UK as far as I can tell (based on the charger mains plug)
Latest version It'll update to is .168, it started off at .109 and has done 2 updates in the 2 days I have had it.
I've ordered a BL code and will look at rooting once I have it, there seem to be 2 different guides in this forum at the moment. Still working out which way to go. One of the methods definitely involves rebooting into recovery every time in order to get root, not sure if the other method does as well.
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The patched_boot.img method is what I'm using basically when the phone reboots it automatically boots up the patched_boot and goes straight into the os, you don't even notice it which is great

souljasteve84 said:
The patched_boot.img method is what I'm using basically when the phone reboots it automatically boots up the patched_boot and goes straight into the os, you don't even notice it which is great
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Which one is that? Can you provide a link to the thread/guide?
Cheers.

Minotaur said:
Which one is that? Can you provide a link to the thread/guide?
Cheers.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-pro/how-to/guide-unlocking-bootloader-magisk-root-t3885422

Minotaur said:
Which one is that? Can you provide a link to the thread/guide?
Cheers.
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Basically grab the recovery_ramdisk IMG and use that in magisk to get a patched_boot.img that would be the best way but in the guide it's got all the info you need there.

souljasteve84 said:
Basically grab the recovery_ramdisk IMG and use that in magisk to get a patched_boot.img that would be the best way but in the guide it's got all the info you need there.
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According to that page, that method requires booting into recovery mode all the time?

Minotaur said:
According to that page, that method requires booting into recovery mode all the time?
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It doesn't it does it automatically you won't even notice

LYA-L09 from Optus here still on .122, with .146 due end of this month. Optus update schedule is a joke. As soon as FH .182 is safety net approved, I'm doing it. Don't really want to pay the $70 to unlock bootloader but will likely do that too eventually.

Yes Optus is a joke. Hopefully they start working on .171 which is supposed to have a unlock bootloader although I am sure optus will modify it to stay locked.
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Optus are still stuffing everyone around with not yet releasing an almost 2 months old firmware. All they can do is give you a recorded message.
They certainly are the most pathetic telecommunications company.
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It seems to have come to light that optus won't be supplying firmware updates, 2 reasons were mentioned today
1 is that huawei have not issued a software licence and will not provide optus with firmware.
2 is that optus have abandoned huawei firmware updates because of the huawei 5G and US ban with regards to spying.
All the times optus have mentioned testing firmware for the mate 20 Pro has been lies, it now is apparent that they were never testing anything.
This matter via being addressed by me in writing to both Huawei and optus, if they fail to respond or provide a firmware update solution. Consumer Affairs Victoria will be filing a complaint against them con VCAT Court.
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Is your phone Optus branded specifically? Could you go and buy a Telstra prepaid SIM, chuck that in, and update the phone?

Minotaur said:
Is your phone Optus branded specifically? Could you go and buy a Telstra prepaid SIM, chuck that in, and update the phone?
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It's got the optus splash screen and has firmware modified by optus and huawei for optus specific handsets.
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Minotaur said:
Is your phone Optus branded specifically? Could you go and buy a Telstra prepaid SIM, chuck that in, and update the phone?
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No, updates are handled by the firmware supplier(Optus) no matter what SIM you put in it
Optus is awesome
Android Software Updates - 07/12/2018
On Hold, waiting for updates on DBU
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Android Software Updates - 21/12/2018
Update – VoWiFi + preloaded Google input
Build: LYA-L09 9.0.0.146(C34E11R1P16)
Status: Testing
Estimated release: Early – Mid January
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Android Software Updates - 07/01/2019
Update – VoWiFi + preloaded Google input
Build: LYA-L09 9.0.0.146(C34E11R1P16)
Status: Testing
Predicted release: Late January
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Android Software Updates - 29/01/2019
Update – VoWiFi + preloaded Google input
Build: LYA-L09 9.0.0.146(C34E11R1P16)
Status: Testing
Predicted release: Late January
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Android Software Updates - 07/02/2019
Upgrade to 9.0.0.183
Status: Testing
Estimated testing completion timeframe: mid-late February
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So what, they get so far and over a month just to give up on .146 ... I can't wait for another month of testing .183 just for them to give up on that

Xalies said:
No, updates are handled by the firmware supplier(Optus) no matter what SIM you put in it
Optus is awesome
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So what, they get so far and over a month just to give up on .146 ... I can't wait for another month of testing .183 just for them to give up on that
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They are not testing .183 they are supposed to be working on .188 but at this point optus don't have a software licence from Huawei, and huawei are refusing to release the firmware until they get a licence approved.
This could be months or not even happen at all
They also have never been testing any firmware because huawei have never released any to them for testing as to date.
Here is the message I received from Optus last week.
Hey Darren,
This is what I recieved internally from our Tech devs,
For Australian carriers, Huawei will release MR every 2 months. They do not know the release details until about 1 month before the release. They have skipped .146 and .183 because they did not meet Optus requirements. We are going to get .188 for testing which is the later version than .183. The only way for the customer to get .183 is to buy an open market handset.

So we're all still on .122 ?
I want to say "un ****ing believable" but it's really not.
It's simply not good enough

UK latest version

Still on May security patch and firmware ending on 190
Has anyone else got a newer update?

i'm on 190 too .. read on a Russian forum that a few newer versions have popped up on FF but advise against trying them , wait for the official OTA when it arrives

The Mero said:
i'm on 190 too .. read on a Russian forum that a few newer versions have popped up on FF but advise against trying them , wait for the official OTA when it arrives
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After reading and looking I seen about the updates being every 4 months then they will or they won't do it, so I'm not sure
I think i will thanks, nothing wrong with phone, just I liked the idea of new phone having latest updates etc

i used to update soon as one appeared , way back in the galaxy S3 days Samsung released a terrible update and it took months before they fixed it . So always wait a week or so and see what people have to day about it first

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Still on May security patch and firmware ending on 190
Has anyone else got a newer update?
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Me too. There used to be prompt updates. I don't really know what is wrong this time around.

Its strange, at times I never got a popup or woke up to see your phone was updated a heres the changelog
I even tried a VPN and hicare app to India

redultra82 said:
Its strange, at times I never got a popup or woke up to see your phone was updated a heres the changelog
I even tried a VPN and hicare app to India
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I just got it at Hicare. Android 9.1

pja1985430 said:
I just got it at Hicare. Android 9.1
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Just tried and got it thanks
Strange is in Hicare not system update then you accept in Hicare and tells you go into update and its there

Ive had a chat with a hicare rep and they said uk version 190 is the latest available

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well i've just had a chat with an agent on hicare and they said the uk version is currently 190 , so someones telling porkies
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Ive had a chat with a hicare rep and they said uk version 190 is the latest available
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Yes someone is lying
Surprised as its such a big update (time and size and feature wise), you would think they would be doing all they can to get people the update

yeah i think " Roman " was just reading the cue cards , didnt have a clue about anything i was asking

Seeing reports of honor play getting 9.1. I'm still on 9.0 anything people doing different to get it to pop I'm in the UK.

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Seeing reports of honor play getting 9.1. I'm still on 9.0 anything people doing different to get it to pop I'm in the UK.
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Update your Hicare - if you haven't check for the update from there. You will be directed to Settings to do the update.

pja1985430 said:
Update your Hicare - if you haven't check for the update from there. You will be directed to Settings to do the update.
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Checked via hicare says I'm on latest version no update available. Guess I just have to wait a bit longer. Thanks for the reply tho.

where are you from pja1985430 , i'd say the updates slowly making its way from east to west so the UK wont see it for a while yet

Probably won't get it in the UK for a little while yet.

Just released in the UK ???

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Just released in the UK ???
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Also received update in uk.

Question Why i m not getting c.41

Why i m not getting c.41

burhanhanzada199888 said:
Why i m not getting c.41
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Try setting VPN to France, and then try to update.

I tried vpn from vpnbook with openvpn connect app to france server but that doesn't help

Use tunnelbeard

I have dont have tunnelbear subscription so i cant buy i have pure vpn subscription and also tried on that but no luck looks like this due toh this i but it from vodafone so may be they are delaying thi there is also VF included in current firmware name

I still stayed on cph2173_11_a24 firmware version, it never detects any new version for the upgrade.
Is there any other ways that I can download the firmware and upgrade to Android 12 please.
Your advice is highly appreciated.

You need to use TunnelBear Vpn. Make a free account, set to Germany and after avaiable update confirmation dezactivate TunnelBear Vpn and make the update.

tunnelbeard doesn't work anymore don't waste your time

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tunnelbeard doesn't work anymore don't waste your time
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I have used tunnelbear yesterday for a software update and it worked. I recomand to all that who want to make softare upgrade but be sure that you dezactivate vpn after avaiable update confirmation becaze they offer only 0,5 gb. The phone it will update without vpn activated.

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I have used tunnelbear yesterday for a software update and it worked. I recomand to all that who want to make softare upgrade but be sure that you dezactivate vpn after avaiable update confirmation becaze they offer only 0,5 gb. The phone it will update without vpn activated.
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how did you update, i tried more then 50 times
which country, what firmware ?
thanks
i live in uk

alleshi said:
how did you update, i tried more then 50 times
which country, what firmware ?
thanks
i live in uk
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I have used tunnelbear with a free account of 500 mb i have set it to germany. I have received two updates c41 and after c60 but be sure that after u receive the avaiable update confirmation to dezactivate vpn becase they offer only 500 mb traffic. Cheers

jonceacsana said:
I have used tunnelbear with a free account of 500 mb i have set it to germany. I have received two updates c41 and after c60 but be sure that after u receive the avaiable update confirmation to dezactivate vpn becase they offer only 500 mb traffic. Cheers
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my friend i need to know steps how you did it
did you restart the phone
did you install tunnelbar
??? did you clear cash on update apk on settings
because i tried so many times

alleshi said:
my friend i need to know steps how you did it
did you restart the phone
did you install tunnelbar
??? did you clear cash on update apk on settings
because i tried so many times
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I simply installed TunnelBear, i set it to Germany and after that i search'd for a new avaiable software in software update menu.