Good day,
I am new on this forum and it been ages i did something to my devices, so concider me complete noob.
I recently got Huawei P9 EVA-L09 version C150 and updated to B183, now, since i got this phone from other country and boot animation is pink T-mobile (despite it's sim unlocked) i automaticly assume it's branded.
Looking up on internet and reddit i found out that majority of P9 already got updated to Nougat (i come from Nexus line of phones) and mine is still on Marshmallow..so tech guy in me feel bad, so bad that i want to manualy upgrade my phone. I've been thinking about it and next logic step is to un-brand my phone, flash global (?) rom and then update it via OTA (or HiSuite app, quite handy one..). Since i am totaly new to it i would like some guide for it.. i've found couple on XDA forums but all for different version of phone, so hence this post.
Also is my ,,logical'' thinking right, or there is some other simple way to do it.. because i really doubt i will get any update. I asked Huawei from my and country where from i got it (Serbia and phone is i think Hungary) all they say it's : ,,it should rool soon via OTA, just wait for it". That was in december..
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Recently tried to install Android Pay onto the P9 hoping to make use of the contactless payments made via NFC. After installing the android pay app successfully when going to add a card I get the following message' Android pay can't be used- google is unable to verify that your device or the software running on it is android compatible' I have made no changes to the software, not flashed any rom etc. Has anyone else encountered the same problem, is there something I am doing wrong? I'd assume the P9 would support this feature in the UK.
Mine works fine in uk running b166.
Does the b number relate to build number? If so mine shows as B131
Salty1863 said:
Recently tried to install Android Pay onto the P9 hoping to make use of the contactless payments made via NFC. After installing the android pay app successfully when going to add a card I get the following message' Android pay can't be used- google is unable to verify that your device or the software running on it is android compatible' I have made no changes to the software, not flashed any rom etc. Has anyone else encountered the same problem, is there something I am doing wrong? I'd assume the P9 would support this feature in the UK.
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Hi mate,
Same issue here. Just got my p9 yesterday second hand and it says the same thing about not being able to verify the device.
Is it safe to assume previous owner rooted?
Salty1863 said:
Does the b number relate to build number? If so mine shows as B131
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Yes b number is build number. The latest in Europe is 166/170 .
xodeus said:
Yes b number is build number. The latest in Europe is 166/170 .
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I'm assuming I should have received some sort of OTA update by now then? Recently purchased the phone new from EE
sstanton86 said:
Hi mate,
Same issue here. Just got my p9 yesterday second hand and it says the same thing about not being able to verify the device.
Is it safe to assume previous owner rooted?
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That could be one of the reasons but then it could not. I purchased mine brand new from EE but unfortunately experiencing the same problem. Seems like I am behind most on some sort of software update
Made a thread about this a week or so ago. Bought a P9 locked to Vodafone and unlocked it. Still had a Vodafone splash screen so flashed the unbranded firmware.
The advice was that the OEM info doesn't match what Google requires, hence needed fixing. I'm away on business at present so can't test the fix, but check my thread and test it!
Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk
sstanton86 said:
Hi mate,
Same issue here. Just got my p9 yesterday second hand and it says the same thing about not being able to verify the device.
Is it safe to assume previous owner rooted?
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@Salty1863
I got mine brand new from EE. Build number C440B138
Just tried the Android Pay app and it worked fine. Let me add a card. I do know unlocking bootloader / rooting does intentionally stop the app from working. It's for security. But your phone should not have come from EE in that state brand new.
I think this comes from flashing the C900 variant. You need to change the country code to 432 and then flash B166
Try here for the guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/how-to/how-to-change-cust-c900-c432-t3392824
Hi,
Not sure if this address your problem as I cannot remember the exact error message I received but I've been using Android Pay from day 2. On day 1 I couldn't add my card and it kept failing for no reason but I realised this card was already on my Google account.
I can't remember if I added the card via the pay Chrome page or deleted the card from my account and started again but it was one of those two and been working fine ever since. Have even factory reset the phone and reinstalled the app without a hitch.
Like I said - it could help or I could be Barking up the wrong tree.
T
I've had a look around on the net, and other users are suggesting the problem lies with the screen resolution of 480dpi, and that it's too high for the app to recognise it as "official" Android.
Is there a way of changing the dpi of your handset WITHOUT root?
I'm having the same trouble with Android Pay.
Get the message that Google cannot verify my handset or software is Android compatible, when I try to add a card.
Never unlocked the bootloader, or rooted.
Very frustrating
This could be a long shot but I can see that you're from sheffield warface so I may have an odd solution. My contactless wouldn't work anywhere until I paid for a drink in the bar on West Street called Cavendish and ever since then it has been absolutely fine although this was after removing the card and entering the details again.
willhumph said:
This could be a long shot but I can see that you're from sheffield warface so I may have an odd solution. My contactless wouldn't work anywhere until I paid for a drink in the bar on West Street called Cavendish and ever since then it has been absolutely fine although this was after removing the card and entering the details again.
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It won't even let me add a card
I just got my p9 yesterday and it's taken card details fine. The security test app (can't remember name) passes. Now I just have to try it in a shop
My P9 fails the Google safety net test.
I did try the nougat beta, and have come back down to MM.
I didn't root or unlock bootloader though. I wonder if I triggered something when I was messing about with it. All root test apps show me as locked.
Same issue here. Received my phone back from Huawei repairs and no longer allows Android Pay or fingerprint login for Natwest app. No flashing or rooting whatsoever. Fails SafetyNet test with the "CTC Profile Match:False" nonsense too.
Currently on EMUI 4.1 Build EVA-C900B166 and Android 6.0
Don't really want to be flashing anything onto the phone and have seen the OnePlus 3 seemed to have a similar issue before it was resolved with an update however I got nowhere when speaking to Huawei this afternoon. Has anybody having any luck resolving this without too much tinkering with the software?
JacquesPollard said:
Same issue here. Received my phone back from Huawei repairs and no longer allows Android Pay or fingerprint login for Natwest app. No flashing or rooting whatsoever. Fails SafetyNet test with the "CTC Profile Match:False" nonsense too.
Currently on EMUI 4.1 Build EVA-C900B166 and Android 6.0
Don't really want to be flashing anything onto the phone and have seen the OnePlus 3 seemed to have a similar issue before it was resolved with an update however I got nowhere when speaking to Huawei this afternoon. Has anybody having any luck resolving this without too much tinkering with the software?
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You are on C900 which is a "Frankenfirmware" (flashing a C432 build over a C636 make appear C900 for example)
To succeed the safetynet check you mustn't be on C900.
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Marsou77 said:
You are on C900 which is a "Frankenfirmware" (flashing a C432 build over a C636 make appear C900 for example)
To succeed the safetynet check you mustn't be on C900.
Envoyé de mon EVA-L09 en utilisant Tapatalk
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Hi and thank you for your reply.
I have no idea about anything like this, what is C900 and a "frankenfirmware" and ultimately is it simply going to have to be a matter of me waiting on a manufacturer update? Sorry for the more than likely stupid questions?!
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Hi and thank you for your reply.
I have no idea about anything like this, what is C900 and a "frankenfirmware" and ultimately is it simply going to have to be a matter of me waiting on a manufacturer update? Sorry for the more than likely stupid questions?!
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You can read more here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3384748
A C900 can't receive OTA nor accept manual update. You have to unlock bootloader then do some manipulation. Read this thread
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Hello all, new here.
I've been looking all over in the past couple of days but unfortunately couldn't find answers so decided to post a thread and try my luck.
Recently I've had an issue with my P9 - to make a long story short, after a factory reset the phone booted with many central functions missing (camera, keyboard, etc...). Anyway, I sent my phone to a nearby mobile repair shop where they burned a new version - EVA-L09C900B167.
It runs Android 6.0 and EMUI 4.1.1, and I remember having Android 7 and EMUI 5.0 before all the problems began.
After consulting with the official Huawei vendor in my country, they said that this software is not supported in my country and therefore will not be receiving updates - and that my warranty is void for installing an "unofficial" version.
Anyway - in my search for the ability to update my device I came across a whole lot of information, but haven't really been able to understand everything thoroughly.
I have unlocked bootloader and rooted the device, I have TWRP installed.
Tried using a firmware version from Firmware Finder, without success.
Can anyone please explain to me ("Like I'm a four year old" ) how I can update my device?
Again, if a guide exists and I've missed it, my apologies and feel free to delete this thread.
Thanks !
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Hello all, new here.
I've been looking all over in the past couple of days but unfortunately couldn't find answers so decided to post a thread and try my luck.
Recently I've had an issue with my P9 - to make a long story short, after a factory reset the phone booted with many central functions missing (camera, keyboard, etc...). Anyway, I sent my phone to a nearby mobile repair shop where they burned a new version - EVA-L09C900B167.
It runs Android 6.0 and EMUI 4.1.1, and I remember having Android 7 and EMUI 5.0 before all the problems began.
After consulting with the official Huawei vendor in my country, they said that this software is not supported in my country and therefore will not be receiving updates - and that my warranty is void for installing an "unofficial" version.
Anyway - in my search for the ability to update my device I came across a whole lot of information, but haven't really been able to understand everything thoroughly.
I have unlocked bootloader and rooted the device, I have TWRP installed.
Tried using a firmware version from Firmware Finder, without success.
Can anyone please explain to me ("Like I'm a four year old" ) how I can update my device?
Again, if a guide exists and I've missed it, my apologies and feel free to delete this thread.
Thanks !
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Debranding to European c432 - it will lead to OTA updates up to b395 with Android 7, EMUI 5.0.1:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/how-to/guide-debranding-to-c432-updating-to-t3551523
Little old, starting off c900 b136 - you may ask in that thread about debranding from yours b167.
zgfg said:
Debranding to European c432 - it will lead to OTA updates up to b395 with Android 7, EMUI 5.0.1:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/how-to/guide-debranding-to-c432-updating-to-t3551523
Little old, starting off c900 b136 - you may ask in that thread about debranding from yours b167.
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Hey thanks a lot!
Will try it later today.
I'm guessing it won't be possible to just follow this guide as it is, even though I'm on 167?
I just got brand new Xperia X Performance that came with 6.0.1, and I'm trying to figure out why I can update it. It's unlocked but not rooted, basically right from the factory as far as I know.
When I go into Software Update in the phone's settings, it says "Your device already has the latest available system updates."
When I use the Sony app on my PC it says my system software is up to date.
I actually can't find anything about this issue, anybody here have any ideas?
Thanks!
try downloading and running xperifirm, find out if your region has the update at all, you should be able to update atleast to 7 anyway
There are a few variants that are considered as internal units or something like that and they don't get OTA updates, also HK units were stuck on 7 for some reason last time I checked. Mine is a french model, and yesterday I received the april security patches while the global variant got it two months ago
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try downloading and running xperifirm, find out if your region has the update at all, you should be able to update atleast to 7 anyway
There are a few variants that are considered as internal units or something like that and they don't get OTA updates, also HK units were stuck on 7 for some reason last time I checked. Mine is a french model, and yesterday I received the april security patches while the global variant got it two months ago
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Thanks for the reply.
Here's a screenshot of Xperiafirm. https://ibb.co/dUCN3T
I'm in Canada, though I'm on Freedom Mobile, not Rogers or Bell. I don't think my carrier ever sold this phone, and I'm not sure what would happen if I flashed 8.0 made for Bell or Rogers phones.
Ideally I'd like 7.1.1 Canadian generic for Xperia X Performance, but I can't seem to find that anywhere.
I've also never done this so I don't really know what I'm doing, and don't want to void my warranty!
Thanks for you help!!
Good the ROMs that you see for Canada are all latest 8.0 with May security patches and maybe your phone is one of these and the updates just got stucked for some reason.
First you have to check what kind of model you have to check this, to do so you should open the dialler and type
*#*#7378423#*#*
From the service menu you should select -> Service Info -> Software Info and look for Customization Version:
As I said mine is a french model so it states 1302-9342_R2E your should be something different but only the first 8 numbers matter
then look this number in Xperifirm if yours is everything different from Internal Unit (second column from the screenshot) then there is a easy way to try and update without loosing your warranty
First there is always a risk! But I have done this a few times for my Xperia U and Xperia M5 and had no problems at all.
Do a backup - contacts...everything you need as it will delete them
charge the phone to at least 80%
then you should go to the Xperia Companion and do a software repair, not update but repair
It should install the latest version for your phone but it shows the version it installed only when it's finished...
Even if it has not installed the latest update then just connect the phone to your wifi/LTE and try the OTA updates again (could take up to an hour)
This is the safest way that will not void your warranty in any way but will delete your info (contacts, pics..etc. ) so do a backup prior
And if possible use a laptop with a working battery as even a 1 second glitch in the grid could cause the phone to get bricked
And if your phone is imported from China and the customization number is considered as an Internal Unit the only way you could get 7.0 or 8.0 is by flashing and another ftf file as the ones for Bell Canada or Rogers, there are actually some ROMs uploaded in XperiaBlog
there could be some in XDA but I have not search for any
st3ch said:
Good the ROMs that you see for Canada are all latest 8.0 with May security patches and maybe your phone is one of these and the updates just got stucked for some reason.
First you have to check what kind of model you have to check this, to do so you should open the dialler and type
*#*#7378423#*#*
From the service menu you should select -> Service Info -> Software Info and look for Customization Version:
As I said mine is a french model so it states 1302-9342_R2E your should be something different but only the first 8 numbers matter
then look this number in Xperifirm if yours is everything different from Internal Unit (second column from the screenshot) then there is a easy way to try and update without loosing your warranty
First there is always a risk! But I have done this a few times for my Xperia U and Xperia M5 and had no problems at all.
Do a backup - contacts...everything you need as it will delete them
charge the phone to at least 80%
then you should go to the Xperia Companion and do a software repair, not update but repair
It should install the latest version for your phone but it shows the version it installed only when it's finished...
Even if it has not installed the latest update then just connect the phone to your wifi/LTE and try the OTA updates again (could take up to an hour)
This is the safest way that will not void your warranty in any way but will delete your info (contacts, pics..etc. ) so do a backup prior
And if possible use a laptop with a working battery as even a 1 second glitch in the grid could cause the phone to get bricked
And if your phone is imported from China and the customization number is considered as an Internal Unit the only way you could get 7.0 or 8.0 is by flashing and another ftf file as the ones for Bell Canada or Rogers, there are actually some ROMs uploaded in XperiaBlog
there could be some in XDA but I have not search for any
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Thanks so much for the reply...I discovered the version of Android installed on my phone is a version meant for Journalists/Reviewers/Commercial use, and can not be updated. I just got a refund for the 3-year warranty portion of my purchase after pointing this out to them. So after the 90 day warranty that came with it runs out, I'll be able to do anything I feel like with this device.
I'll be looking for a safe way to install 7.1.1 hopefully, and if not then 8.0. There seem to be less issues with 7.1.1, but there's really only one way to find out: when I start using it.
I'll definitely need a point in the right direction when it comes to that though. I understand Sony has an official flashing tool, and you have to unlock the bootloader (which is supported on my phone even with this version). But I haven't done it before and don't know how.
Hello everyone !
I had a battery drain issue so I wanted to try and change the software before resorting to a battery change, but now my phone is stuck at L09 C900B300 build and it used to be factory L09C432B504. I tried downloading the full package for 501 but the phone does not want to install it as it was "invalid".
Any ideas how I can force the b501 update on the phone ? It's hard to use ADB since the USB-C port on the phone is very worn out and it only maintains data-transfer in a certain position, if it gets shifted even a little bit it breaks the connection.
Thanks in advance !
DenaByteNT said:
Hello everyone !
I had a battery drain issue so I wanted to try and change the software before resorting to a battery change, but now my phone is stuck at L09 C900B300 build and it used to be factory L09C432B504. I tried downloading the full package for 501 but the phone does not want to install it as it was "invalid".
Any ideas how I can force the b501 update on the phone ? It's hard to use ADB since the USB-C port on the phone is very worn out and it only maintains data-transfer in a certain position, if it gets shifted even a little bit it breaks the connection.
Thanks in advance !
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You did a rollback and you cannot instal Nougat directly back
You must install c432b182 Marshmallow and then let it update by OTAs (with SIM card) to b50x
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73131443&postcount=321
Steps 4-9 apply to you (since you are already on c900b300)
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Don't know what does it mean to you that you changed the software
If you rebranded from c432 to another cust, then you must also rebrand back to c432 by flashing its OEMINFO:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72153575&postcount=2
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NOTE: Just saw you previously asked questions about P9 Lite
Pls be aware, this is Huawei P9 subforum, not for P9 Lite (different hardware, different firmwares)
The answer above with links/guides applies to P9, not to P9 Lite
If your question was for P9 Lite, please better search and ask on XDA P9 Lite subforum
Hey !
Thanks for your reply.
I have tried to follow the steps but I need to have the bootloader unlocked and it is discontinued by huawei, and in order to get the code from DC unlocker I need to invest a certain amount of money (id rather hand the phone over to a professional service and pay them and know that I have a fixed phone).
The other issue of the phone is that I cannot open the manufacturer mode on the phone using *#*#2846579#*#* since it does nothing, and I cannot use the calculator since this software does not have a calculator, it doesn't even have a camera app....
So I have contacted huawei support in hopes of getting the bootloader code but I do not hope for too much at this point. What are my other options at this point of handling this on my own ?
Looking forward to your response !
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Hey !
Thanks for your reply.
I have tried to follow the steps but I need to have the bootloader unlocked and it is discontinued by huawei, and in order to get the code from DC unlocker I need to invest a certain amount of money (id rather hand the phone over to a professional service and pay them and know that I have a fixed phone).
The other issue of the phone is that I cannot open the manufacturer mode on the phone using *#*#2846579#*#* since it does nothing, and I cannot use the calculator since this software does not have a calculator, it doesn't even have a camera app....
So I have contacted huawei support in hopes of getting the bootloader code but I do not hope for too much at this point. What are my other options at this point of handling this on my own ?
Looking forward to your response !
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AFAIK, 'certain amount of money' for Bootloader code from DC Unlocker is only 4 Euros
If you search on XDA (various phones, just about Bootloader unlocking) you may find more online services (several months ago I've seen in some post), but they were more expensive
IMO, you don't need unlocked Bootloader if you are just following the first link, for dload-ing c432b182 without flashing oeminfo....
Update:
Okay the b182 package does not require unlocked bootloader which is great, it took the update and started going up all the way to b395 but it stopped there, no further OTA updates... It is okay to use at this point but I'm still curious to know if there is a way to get to it to update to the b50x version. I did try to use the small update for the b501 but the phone declined it.
Still thank you very much for guiding me through this ! This is a huge weight off my shoulders !
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Update:
Okay the b182 package does not require unlocked bootloader which is great, it took the update and started going up all the way to b395 but it stopped there, no further OTA updates... It is okay to use at this point but I'm still curious to know if there is a way to get to it to update to the b50x version. I did try to use the small update for the b501 but the phone declined it.
Still thank you very much for guiding me through this ! This is a huge weight off my shoulders !
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In Firmware Finder they have a new method based on eRecovery and changing the DNS server on your local WLAN AP
b50x must be showing as Approved to you for that method
It does not require Bootloader unlocked but no guarantee it would work (I tried with P9 rebranded to AL10 Oreo, managed to change DNS server address, eRecovery connected to but failed to update firmware that way)
There HWOTA method (in few variants) to install FullOTA-MF from Firmware Finder, but unlocked Bootloader is required
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75787156&postcount=3
Btw, if you ever unlocked Bootloader on that phone, just use the same code again (one must save always save the code for future needs)
As of recently there are some Huawei service firmware installations available, that also install by dload (not needed to have Bootloader unlocked)
Huawei P9 EVA-L09C432B505 Firmware 7.0.0 r1 EMUI5.0.4 05013PWB [androidhost.ru].zip
https://androidhost.ru/czc
Huawei P9 EVA-L09C432B504 Firmware Android7.0 EMUI5.0.3 05013PNA androidhost.ru.zip
https://androidhost.ru/6sg
Huawei P9 EVA-L09C432B502 Firmware Android7.0 EMUI5.0.1 05013PWB. androidhost.ru.zip
https://androidhost.ru/3xb
When you download, you will need to unzip
Find Docs and Software subfolders (you may need to untar and unzip Software subfolder again)
In Docs folder there must be Huawei official guide how to install, check if it describes dload method (and what must be un-archived and copied to SD card dload folder from the Software subfloder)
I didn't use it for L09c432 but I successfully unbricked a P9 rebranded to AL10c00 (back to AL10c00 firmware) by such a package, really easy by dload, just by following their HowTo doc from the Docs subfolder
Hello,
I bought this phone second hand like 2 years ago, and I never received any update on it.
This is a Note 9 SM-N960U model.
And still is on One UI 1 version and Android 9 (N960USQS2CSGB).
So I want to properly update it. (I assume that the last firmware for it is the USC USA N960USQU8FUE1 one ?)
What could be possible to do ?
Can I Factory Reset the phone (after making a backup) then flash it to the last Software update with Odin or something ?
(Also, I tried using Samsung Smart Switch, but it says that the phone is already up to date).
I read online that I might have to flash it so It can be recognized as another model and make the process easier or something.
But It looks "dangerous" do to for something such expensive.
I need help in order to avoid bricking it. It's been a looong time for me.
Thanks.
(Also interested about rooting the phone, but that's another topic).