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[Firmware][Leak]Huawei P8 B380 - GRA-L09C432B380

Firmware B380 (FULL) for Huawei P8 (GRA-L09) was leaked:
http://www.huaweiblog.de/handys/huawei-p8/#firmware
Installation via dialer method works fine. Google Patches from Sept 1st, 2016.
Source: huaweiblog.de

changelog?

Some mirrors since Huawei Blog's download link is going slow:
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/s...f2IFsMnJuzpUixhGC6?ref_=cd_ph_share_link_copy
http://gofile.me/3oK5Y/sFoSqBBEN
Just in case you forgot here are the update instructions:
Download GRA-L09C432B380FULL.zip
Extract the archive
Move the extracted "update.app" file into a folder named "dload" in the root of your SD card.
Using the dialer, dial * # * # 2846579 # * # *
Select the "Software Upgrade" and start the update from the SD card
After the update, the P8 restarts and performs the first boot optimizations
Here's the changelog converted from German using Google Translate:
This update addresses issues related to news and the presentation of the user interface are fixed and improves system security and stability using the latest security patches from Google.
[Fixes] The problem is that some text messages sometimes can not be sent over a 4G network has been resolved. The problem is that the display does not flash when in standby mode enters a message has been resolved. The problem is that some elements be the user interface displayed incorrectly has been fixed
[Optimization] Device security was Improvement using the latest security patches from Google.
[Update Notes] 1 Before you upgrade, make sure your phone is not rooted and has sufficient space. If problems with updating occur, call the customer service hotline. 2 To improve compatibility with Android 6.0, update third-party apps in the Google Play Store to their latest versions. 3 Your home screen layout may change slightly. 4 In this update, no personal data will be deleted. However it is recommended to back up important data before updating.
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ml_taz said:
Firmware B380 (FULL) for Huawei P8 (GRA-L09) was leaked:
http://www.huaweiblog.de/handys/huawei-p8/#firmware
Installation via dialer method works fine. Google Patches from Sept 1st, 2016.
Source: huaweiblog.de
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wipes Internal storage?

AD2076 said:
wipes Internal storage?
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No

Does anyone tried this yet?
Is it stable enough (cm nightlies are stable enough for me) for daily use?
Any problems rooting or reinstalling TWRP after the update?
Thanks

ml_taz said:
Installation via dialer method works fine. Google Patches from Sept 1st, 2016.
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I have TWRP installed and this method doesn't work. Should I try the update with phone attached to PC (when attached it uses recovery2 which is still the stock one)?

AD2076 said:
I have TWRP installed and this method doesn't work. Should I try the update with phone attached to PC (when attached it uses recovery2 which is still the stock one)?
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you need stock recovery to install updates, also, you can not have root before flashing

I unrooted completely but I don't have the stock recovery.

AD2076 said:
I unrooted completely but I don't have the stock recovery.
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You need to extract it from your current MM rom and reflash it
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Does anyone successfully flashed this???? I don't want to brick my phone
Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-L09 using XDA Labs

ionutzpaul61 said:
Does anyone successfully flashed this???? I don't want to brick my phone
Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-L09 using XDA Labs
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I went from stock, unrooted B370 to B380. No problems to report.

desertflyer said:
I went from stock, unrooted B370 to B380. No problems to report.
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I'm also unrooted b370..... I will download the firmware tomorrow morning and i will try it... Thanks for your answer
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Problem -- Music folder
Flashed B380, everything is fine. One thing that drives me crazy -- on inernal memory, there is a Music folder that appeared after update, with some songs on it, and it cannot be deleted, nor folder nor files... Tried it from file manager, windows, adb (permission denied)... Still, folder and file permissions look fine... Any ideas, please?

Why is everyboday asking if someone tried and if it works fine?! I wrote in the OP that I tried and it works fine.
B380 seems to be very smooth.

Already flash this rom and so far so good but too bad all my themes and fonts collection in HWThemes folder (internal storage) is wiped.
New features found so far :
- Display network speed
- Users mode (option to set as owner or guest)
- Huawei ID now working (not new features but before this i can't access it, at least where i live)

it says Vollversion..what does mean this?

silvano2 said:
it says Vollversion..what does mean this?
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https://translate.google.com/#auto/en/Vollversion

GodzillaMonster said:
https://translate.google.com/#auto/en/Vollversion
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yes got it..and btw great battery improvement

silvano2 said:
yes got it..and btw great battery improvement
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Yeah it's true!

Security update: ALE-L21C432B604/5 (Dual/Single SIM)

Doesn't seem to be EMUI 4.1, but it is an update nonetheless. Other phones have it worse.
- Dual SIM: (B604) - OTA and FULL
- Single SIM: (B605) - OTA and FULL
CHANGELOG:
This update improves system security with Google security patches.
[Optimizations]
Improved device security with Google security patches.
[Update notes]
1. This update will not erase your personal data, but we recommend that you back up any important data before updating.
2. If you experience any issues during the update, please call the Huawei customer service hotline or visit an authorized Huawei service center for assistance.
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You can always find new updates with Huawei Firmware Finder, or on this page.
INSTALLATION:
OTA: You need to have stock recovery. you will extract the UPDATE.APP from the .zip and put that in a folder called "dload" in your phone's SD card. Now you can either:
Dial *#*#2846579#*#* in the stock phone app, and go Software Upgrade > SDcard upgrade or
Shutdown the phone, and then hold POWER, and both the VOL buttons until the EMUI update starts
FULL:
You can flash the update.zip in TWRP. It will show a small error but it's fine.
You can also extract the partitions boot, cust, system with Huawei Update Extractor (usage instructions in the forum) and flash with fastboot through an unlocked bootloader (HOW DO I DO THAT?)
If you have stock recovery you can extract the UPDATE.APP from the .zip and put that in a folder called "dload" in your phone's SD card. Now you can either:
Dial *#*#2846579#*#* in the stock phone app, and go Software Upgrade > SDcard upgrade or
Shutdown the phone, and then hold POWER, and both the VOL buttons until the EMUI update starts
NOTES:
By the way, you can try this method to get better ROMs on this phone. You can find ROMs for these devices that Huawei gives better updates to, and flash them with TWRP, but they may have stuff that doesn't work. E.g. CAM phones don't have NFC so you won't get NFC support with their ROM.

Isn't the ALE-L21C432 that is needed ?

Igl0 said:
Isn't the ALE-L21C432 that is needed ?
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It's a typo. Anyhow the c432 refers to europe region i think. if your phone is not carrier locked you can install whatever region you want, not with the official method though, only fastboot or TWRP

I just hop in here to remind everyone that this ROM won't pass Safety Net at this time. You'll have to wait until it is releases officially. And that will be on the beginning of the next month.
Also: This is a leaked build, so it may not be final. Which means that this build may not include all security updates for August. Tbh I'm starting to think that this is all just fake news. The security patch from Google wasn't releases yet, it never is this early. Maybe Huawei is just making their customers think they got a supported device, but actually they are just changing one line in build.prop.

Vinnipinni said:
I just hop in here to remind everyone that this ROM won't pass Safety Net at this time. You'll have to wait until it is releases officially. And that will be on the beginning of the next month.
Also: This is a leaked build, so it may not be final. Which means that this build may not include all security updates for August. Tbh I'm starting to think that this is all just fake news. The security patch from Google wasn't releases yet, it never is this early. Maybe Huawei is just making their customers think they got a supported device, but actually they are just changing one line in build.prop.
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That's not allowed... Google can release early security it patches only for some phones, and happily, it seems that our old p8 lite is with them.
@JpegXguy can you please give me the boot.img of b604? I would appreciate!

D1stRU3T0R said:
That's not allowed... Google can release early security it patches only for some phones, and happily, it seems that our old p8 lite is with them.
@JpegXguy can you please give me the boot.img of b604? I would appreciate!
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Google releases universal security patches, but NOT this early. If it is releases already, you should be able to find it on the internet.

D1stRU3T0R said:
That's not allowed... Google can release early security it patches only for some phones, and happily, it seems that our old p8 lite is with them.
@JpegXguy can you please give me the boot.img of b604? I would appreciate!
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The boot image is in the attached zip. I tried a ROM from the CAM-L21 phone, which gets EMUI 4.1 updates plus secutity patches. It's a good ROM but themes don't apply at all for some reason. Other than that it's fast and the small improvements of 4.1 are welcome

Vinnipinni said:
Tbh I'm starting to think that this is all just fake news. The security patch from Google wasn't releases yet, it never is this early. Maybe Huawei is just making their customers think they got a supported device, but actually they are just changing one line in build.prop.
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Surely that's illegal right? And the OTA is like 120+ MB, I doubt it's just a line change

JpegXguy said:
Surely that's illegal right?
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I think it is. But it wouldn't be the first time huawei doesn't stick to rules and laws. I just can't imagine that Google would release the security patch of August this early. There is still to much time until the month end and it gets released officially. There is still a lot of time for more exploits and whatever to show up. I don't think Google would do this.
Edit: I just did a little search, there was nothing on the internet. The latest is from July.

Vinnipinni said:
I think it is. But it wouldn't be the first time huawei doesn't stick to rules and laws. I just can't imagine that Google would release the security patch of August this early. There is still to much time until the month end and it gets released officially. There is still a lot of time for more exploits and whatever to show up. I don't think Google would do this.
Edit: I just did a little search, there was nothing on the internet. The latest is from July.
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Same, i questioned Huawei about this, didn't gaved a clear response... And when ibguestioned again, they can't even respond xd but what illegal they did in the past?

D1stRU3T0R said:
Same, i questioned Huawei about this, didn't gaved a clear response... And when ibguestioned again, they can't even respond xd but what illegal they did in the past?
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On the bright side, next RROS update might be stable enough for daily use

Hello there, I want to flash this ROM on P8 Lite, I m rooted & TWRP recovery 3.0.2.0 is installed. Currently I m on BalongC52B311. Is it ok to go ahead or may I be end up in Bootloop/Bricked. So plz respond.
Thanks

Khugiani said:
Hello there, I want to flash this ROM on P8 Lite, I m rooted & TWRP recovery 3.0.2.0 is installed. Currently I m on BalongC52B311. Is it ok to go ahead or may I be end up in Bootloop/Bricked. So plz respond.
Thanks
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First of all, update TWRP. You can flash the full update.zip in TWRP, maybe you need factory reset though. try first without

Whats the latest build # for Huawei P10 VTR-L29?

I just want to confirm i have the latest building number. I have a European model using it in Canada so maybe the updates arent pushing to the phone? Im currently on VTR-L29C636B120

Last for your model and market version is 162
http://hwmt.ru/hwmtsite/firmware-database/?firmware_model=vtr-L29C636&firmware_page=0

I have stock VTR-L29 model, BL locked and b151 is the latest for me.
It lools like we need to wait for some time until new update is available through OTA

For anyone looking to update to L09C432B162 the latest on Firmware Finder, I can confirm I just did it and updated with no problems via proxy. I choose the FullOTA-MF version.
The responsiveness and transition between screens is so much faster than my previous version (B113) that I would recommend everyone to make the jump if you can.

boonkoh said:
For anyone looking to update to L09C432B162 the latest on Firmware Finder, I can confirm I just did it and updated with no problems via proxy. I choose the FullOTA-MF version.
The responsiveness and transition between screens is so much faster than my previous version (B113) that I would recommend everyone to make the jump if you can.
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Is the system always the same?
Rom in memory, recovery mode and flash?
Thank's

Kautuak said:
Is the system always the same?
Rom in memory, recovery mode and flash?
Thank's
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Sorry, I don't understand your question - can you explain?

boonkoh said:
Sorry, I don't understand your question - can you explain?
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To install it is like any rom?
Copy in memory, go to recovery and install it?
Thank you

Kautuak said:
To install it is like any rom?
Copy in memory, go to recovery and install it?
Thank you
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No, if you use Firmware Finder app (download from Google Play store), you can use the official update functionality in your phone settings to get the update.
It tricks Huawei servers that your phone is ready for upgrade to this firmware version. So you are downloading the official firmware file from Huawei, and it should install like a normal OTA update. No data loss, no settings loss.

boonkoh said:
No, if you use Firmware Finder app (download from Google Play store), you can use the official update functionality in your phone settings to get the update.
It tricks Huawei servers that your phone is ready for upgrade to this firmware version. So you are downloading the official firmware file from Huawei, and it should install like a normal OTA update. No data loss, no settings loss.
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Yes but you must use Proxy method. This ist the only was it Works for me .Another Thing is, IT will only Works when Firmware Finder dass that this Update is approved for installation
Sent from my VTR-L09 using XDA Free mobile app

Question: Is there a way to downgrade from latest update to the previous one without root? I'm on a mobile data plan with my network and rooting the phone will compromise my warranty if in case anything goes wrong.

I recently saw a vtr-l29c432b171 OTA update but couldn't find it anymore or any link online.

Cybernerd said:
I recently saw a vtr-l29c432b171 OTA update but couldn't find it anymore or any link online.
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vtr-l29c432b171
I got the update manually trough here: CZECH HUAWEI FAN FORUM

DallasCZ said:
vtr-l29c432b171
I got the update manually trough here: CZECH HUAWEI FAN FORUM
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@DallasCZ could you share the link(s) here please. I could only find VTR-L29C432B164 on the page. Thanks in advance!

Cybernerd said:
@DallasCZ could you share the link(s) here please. I could only find VTR-L29C432B164 on the page. Thanks in advance!
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sorry my fault..i updated to 164 with the full firmware package from the site i mentioned, andf then after first boot i got OTA to 171.

When updating using Firmware Finder FullOTA (in-app proxy), do you need to be fully unrooted (stock kernel and recovery) for this to work?
Asking, because I plan to try this update method from B165 to B172 on my VTR-L29C185 and wondering if this process keeps the user data intact or it means a full reset later regardless ... can anyone confirm user data can be preserved with in-app proxy method? Does the BootLoader stay unlocked too?
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all went well as per update itself via in-app proxy detection method ... however had to use FullOTA package to successfully install it and that I think re-locked the bootloader, oh well, at least it worked fine

vassil_bk said:
Exactly the same for me - VTR-L29C432B151 shows as the latest one.
I also found this firmware collection. Not sure how accurate is though...
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i have vtr-l29c432b171 got it from system update

knudsen81 said:
i have vtr-l29c432b171 got it from system update
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for L09C432 is the latest B201, for L29C432171 according this site pro-teammt.ru.
But hte update is rolled out on very strange key...some countries have it, some operators don´t .... don´t know. So i always download the latest for my phone L29C432 and flash it trough HWOTA.

fenixus said:
When updating using Firmware Finder FullOTA (in-app proxy), do you need to be fully unrooted (stock kernel and recovery) for this to work?
Asking, because I plan to try this update method from B165 to B172 on my VTR-L29C185 and wondering if this process keeps the user data intact or it means a full reset later regardless ... can anyone confirm user data can be preserved with in-app proxy method? Does the BootLoader stay unlocked too?
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all went well as per update itself via in-app proxy detection method ... however had to use FullOTA package to successfully install it and that I think re-locked the bootloader, oh well, at least it worked fine
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Hello. I need your help. I did a rebranding from C185 to C432. forgot to make a copy of the oem info for C185. if you have it can you share with me? Thank you

OEMINFO Collections for P10 & P10 Plus
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/development/oeminfo-collections-p10-p10-plus-t3696422

Hello, i have (P10) Bulid number: VTR-L29C490B114
Is there anything newer the this one?
thank you

[ROM] TWRP Flashable Stock Builds

*FILES REMOVED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, AS USERS ARE HAVING CONNECTION ISSUES AFTER FLASHING*
Here are the latest stock retail builds packaged into TWRP flashable format.
You can use these files to upgrade and downgrade stock builds safely, as they do not include gpt (partition table) or bootloader.
Usage is simple:
Copy file to device storage
Reboot into TWRP
Flash zip
Profit!
Please remember to hit the "THANKS" button if these files help you!
NOTES:
Dm-verity and force encryption have been disabled in the boot images, and unlocked device/dm-verity warnings have been disabled in the logo images.
Do NOT attempt to apply standard OTAs over these builds; they will fail.
If you get an OTA for a build that's not yet available, please share it!
How To Pull An OTA update:
Download the update
Power off and boot into TWRP
Go to Advanced > File Manager
Navigate to /cache
There will be a Blur_Version_blah.zip file
Copy to internal storage or sdcard
Copy from internal storage or sdcard to PC (optional, recommended)
Upload to Drive, Mega, or whichever file sharing service you choose
Share the link!
If you're rooted/modded and want to prevent potential auto updating, you can wipe /cache to remove the file.
DOWNLOADS:
CREDITS:
Android
Lenovorola
@tal.aloni for SparseConverter posted here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2749797
@erfanoabdi for imgpatchtools posted here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...ev-img-patch-tools-sdat2img-ota-zips-t3640308
@A.S._id for img repack tools posted here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600364
@xpirt for sdat tools posted here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an.../how-to-conver-lollipop-dat-files-to-t2978952

Please tell me these actually work. I am desperate for any ROM for the XT1710-01 variant. I will go as far as paying.

Thank you so much,it works on xt1710-08 well,just backup EFS in trwp just in case of no signal,after flash this rom in twrp,restore EFS and enjoy it.Also,you can root it with flashing magisk

So the 118-19-6 is good for the XT1710-01 Retail directly from Motorola?
I'm on the stock 118-9 version, Security Update of July 1st, and Android 7.1.1. No OTA update available when I check.
Are these 7.1.2 yet?
THANKS

KeepingItCuttingEdge said:
Are these 7.1.2 yet?
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It's still 7.1.1. See the attached screenshot.

KeepingItCuttingEdge said:
So the 118-19-6 is good for the XT1710-01 Retail directly from Motorola?
I'm on the stock 118-9 version, Security Update of July 1st, and Android 7.1.1. No OTA update available when I check.
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Any response to these questions, OP?
I am in the same boat.

New builds are up
KeepingItCuttingEdge said:
So the 118-19-6 is good for the XT1710-01 Retail directly from Motorola?
I'm on the stock 118-9 version, Security Update of July 1st, and Android 7.1.1. No OTA update available when I check.
Are these 7.1.2 yet?
THANKS
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There is no 118-9 version.
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Any response to these questions, OP?
I am in the same boat.
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There is no 118-9 version.
If I knew, I would answer.
These files are are made from official fastboot files shared by @Junior Passos.
Check out his afh page for albus here: https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=195559

Q9Nap said:
New builds are up
There is no 118-9 version.
There is no 118-9 version.
If I knew, I would answer.
These files are are made from official fastboot files shared by @Junior Passos.
Check out his afh page for albus here: https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=195559
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This is from a US unlocked Z2 Play.
The model number is XT1710-01.
Are the listed firmware versions proper for my model?

pizza_pablo said:
This is from a US unlocked Z2 Play.
The model number is XT1710-01.
Are the listed firmware versions proper for my model?
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Dude, what did I just say? I DON'T KNOW.
I'm sure it will work, but it may take you off your official upgrade path.
And with no fastboot file available for your current software version, I would take a full TWRP backup and copy to pc for safekeeping before trying anything.
Welcome to Flashing 101

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Due to lack of interest.
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Noooo, please restore! I've been using the steps and files provided to get rid of the annoying "an update is available" notifications on my rooted XT1710-09!
And yesterday a new one has appeared...

Indeed please restore it can't hurt having it up here

We don't even have custom roms, this is the closest we can get for now. Please post more builds!

Q9Nap said:
*removed*
Due to lack of interest.
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I'm going to buy my z2 play bike at the end of the year and it's a shame not to have an updated lite rom. Probably you should be doing a good job.
It would be nice to have a rom lite for ALL MODEL with deodex, delete more apps OTA / CCC / CCE, OTA process is deleted, remove a lot of the background services collect and send data on the type of phone (DropBox, MotoCare , MotoConntect, Drive and etc).

ilgrosso said:
Noooo, please restore! I've been using the steps and files provided to get rid of the annoying "an update is available" notifications on my rooted XT1710-09!
And yesterday a new one has appeared...
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Lars1703 said:
Indeed please restore it can't hurt having it up here
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f.baio said:
We don't even have custom roms, this is the closest we can get for now. Please post more builds!
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Guth13 said:
I'm going to buy my z2 play bike at the end of the year and it's a shame not to have an updated lite rom. Probably you should be doing a good job.
It would be nice to have a rom lite for ALL MODEL with deodex, delete more apps OTA / CCC / CCE, OTA process is deleted, remove a lot of the background services collect and send data on the type of phone (DropBox, MotoCare , MotoConntect, Drive and etc).
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Updated the OP with the latest retail build NPSS26.118-19-11.
Unlike most carrier unlocked moto devices, which tend to have multiple upgrade paths for different regions, the albus seems to have only one upgrade path for the retail variant so far.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, and please post the OTA files for alternate upgrade paths if you have them; directions are in the OP.
I have linked the tools I use to create these at the bottom of the OP.
You can use these tools and info in their threads to reverse engineer the stock build and modify it to your liking.

Thank you so much now i can have the latest update for my rooted moto thanks a lot

I have an unlocked Moto Z2 Play XT1710-01 and this is the latest update I am seeing:
NPSS26.118-24-6
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IUG-o0HWCgFGyNwX3aWzd4oqhHAzK25T/view?usp=sharing
EDIT:
I think i now understand the file name structure and that it includes the date. My updated was from 6/26 and your updated was from 11/19. I just updated to the newest. Thank you for doing this!

sirkuttin said:
I have an unlocked Moto Z2 Play XT1710-01 and this is the latest update I am seeing:
NPSS26.118-24-6
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IUG-o0HWCgFGyNwX3aWzd4oqhHAzK25T/view?usp=sharing
EDIT:
I think i now understand the file name structure and that it includes the date. My updated was from 6/26 and your updated was from 11/19. I just updated to the newest. Thank you for doing this!
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The file name structure doesn't have anything to do with the date it was made afaik.
That update is for "albus_c" and not "albus". I'm not sure what the difference is.
Apparently, there are multiple upgrade paths after all.
Flashing this will likely take you off your current upgrade path, but it is safe, so you can always go back to your previous stock build if you want.

Q9Nap said:
Updated the OP with the latest retail build NPSS26.118-19-11.
Unlike most carrier unlocked moto devices, which tend to have multiple upgrade paths for different regions, the albus seems to have only one upgrade path for the retail variant so far.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, and please post the OTA files for alternate upgrade paths if you have them; directions are in the OP.
I have linked the tools I use to create these at the bottom of the OP.
You can use these tools and info in their threads to reverse engineer the stock build and modify it to your liking.
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Thanks @Q9Nap!
I've attempted to follow your instructions about applying OTA via TWRP, but that fails because of mismatching thumbprint - which sounds odd since I've downloaded and attempted to flash on exactly the same device...
Anyway, I'll try soon to flash the full stock ROM, after download from the link you've re-posted.

New update NOT PATCHED YET NPSS26.118-19-14
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1df6c3cWDU0mxt__mFhL-GiqzQzLWdKrD/view?usp=drivesdk
Contains November security updates
This has not yet been patched please wait for OP to do So

@Q9Nap can you put a tutorial on here telling us how to make a update flashable

51.1.A.11.51 changelog?

Does anyone who get it see a difference?
Could you provide the output of
Code:
fastboot getvar all
So we see, if the bootloader got updated and I can provide TWRP and XPeria AOSP.
Then the custom rom development can start.

Stock Android 8.0 September
(bootloader) version-bootloader:1310-7079_X_Boot_SDM845_LA1.0_O_60
Bootloader got an update and until Sunday I will upload a new Sony AOSP 8.1 build.
If it is bootable, I will release a new TWRP build.

Hmm, keep getting ”Could not install" from the India (IN) variant. Guess I'll try again tomorrow.
Anyone successfully install it and if so, with which region?

eelpout said:
Hmm, keep getting ”Could not install" from the India (IN) variant. Guess I'll try again tomorrow.
Anyone successfully install it and if so, with which region?
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German H8266 on my H8296.

MartinX3 said:
German H8266 on my H8296.
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Hello do you think I can possibly flash H8216 firmware to my H8276 just as you flash H8226 to your H8296?

nolihowell said:
Hello do you think I can possibly flash H8216 firmware to my H8276 just as you flash H8226 to your H8296?
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You should flash H8266, because the H8276 is dualsim, too.
H8216 would work fine, but the second sim is dead.
The external sdcard maybe, too.

MartinX3 said:
German H8266 on my H8296.
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OTA? Or did you flash it?
Maybe it's time for me to switch. ?

eelpout said:
OTA? Or did you flash it?
Maybe it's time for me to switch. ?
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Xperifirm and its building new flasher
But it will be like a factory reset.
Buuut it will work like a charm. And you get your updates faster.
But aren't you from Canadia?
Maybe the Canadian software is optimized/calibrated for your mobile network technology. :silly:

Does this update just bring security updates?

dibdin said:
Does this update just bring security updates?
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And some small fixes and improvements.

MartinX3 said:
Xperifirm and its building new flasher
But it will be like a factory reset.
Buuut it will work like a charm. And you get your updates faster.
But aren't you from Canadia?
Maybe the Canadian software is optimized/calibrated for your mobile network technology. :silly:
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nah, U.S. but I grew up in Minnesota, which is close to Canada.
IN doesn't have problems with update speed, it's within hours of DE, but this is the second time the OTA has continuously failed. Though other times it's been fine.
OK, I see you're cheating and not getting it OTA.
Flashing another region's firmware though shouldn't require a full reset, as long as one removes the user data sin file from the folder.

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Does this update just bring security updates?
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A new bootloader.
Which allows custom ROMs and twrp, which allows the DRM fix.

eelpout said:
nah, U.S. but I grew up in Minnesota, which is close to Canada.
IN doesn't have problems with update speed, it's within hours of DE, but this is the second time the OTA has continuously failed. Though other times it's been fine.
OK, I see you're cheating and not getting it OTA.
Flashing another region's firmware though shouldn't require a full reset, as long as one removes the user data sin file from the folder.
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Since I switched to h8266 in April or May I install only OTA Delta updates.

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A new bootloader.
Which allows custom ROMs and twrp, which allows the DRM fix.
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oh, hmmm. since it's a new bootloader, is it a risk to switch firmware regions?

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oh, hmmm. since it's a new bootloader, is it a risk to switch firmware regions?
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Of course not.
It is an universal bootloader.

@MartinX3 Just flashed the *51 firmware and my BL version string is:
Code:
1310-7079_X_Boot_SDM845_LA1.0_O_60
I'm trying to boot AOSP Oreo, I just built today, but no success so far.
Have you got better luck booting aosp?

nasko_spasko said:
@MartinX3 Just flashed the *51 firmware and my BL version string is:
I'm trying to boot AOSP Oreo, I just built today, but no success so far.
Have you got better luck booting aosp?
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Try my build in the twrp thread.
Someone told me, that he successfully booted the old aosp build.
So I made one with the newest sources.
A manual how to flash is there, too.
Maybe you need the OEM file from the last build.

MartinX3 said:
Try my build in the twrp thread.
Someone told me, that he successfully booted the old aosp build.
So I made one with the newest sources.
A manual how to flash is there, too.
Maybe you need the OEM file from the last build.
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Ops! I apparently forgot to flash dtbo and vbmeta. Boots!!!

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Ops! I apparently forgot to flash dtbo and vbmeta. Boots!!!
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:laugh::silly:
Any errors, missing features?
How is the camera with the open camera app?
ADB? Usb? Touch? Sound?
The new 9.0 OEM image is compatible?

MartinX3 said:
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Any errors, missing features?
How is the camera with the open camera app?
ADB? Usb? Touch? Sound?
The new 9.0 OEM image is compatible?
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Well the 8.1 is not much of a usable one, i'll try the 9.0 after the build is complete, the touchscreen is not working as expected, it's picked up as a touchpad the UI is navigated with mouse, it seems that the graphics acceleration is not working (gralloc?), brightness is not adjustable. RIL works(sort of), calls work (mic produces robotic sound), Data works. ADB is not working and Developer Options menu crashes the settings app, Sleep not working, device gets quite hot over time(PM?).
Sound works. Camera is not accessible(just gray screen with the navbar at the bottom) It's fast as hell, though... That works SDM845 (rock)