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P20 Pro Firmware Variants

Can someone explain to me where the different P20 Pro variants are from? I'm not talking about the L29, L09 and so on, but about c432, c652 etc. From what I've read one the forums so far, I reckon the L-29, c432 version which I have is the "best", however I haven't received the 131 update yet (I'm on 120) and that kind of worries me. One last question: my P20 Pro is brand new and after I inserted my SIM card I got an update (obviously from my carrier) named DT. GRC 8.1.0.4 (CT) (my current last installed update is CLT-L29 8.1.0.120 (C432)). The changelog is "-Optimized network interworking - essential and recommended apps" I don't really want to install it because it will apparently install bloatware from my carrier, but I'm confused about the higher version number (8.1.0.4 vs. 8.1.0.120). How come it is higher? And if I do install it will I continue to receive c432 updates as they are released or will I have to wait for my carrier to roll them out?

There is no best variant. The version are devided by World regions. The 432 is the European one. As for the update you got its from your network provider. I got it to too (DT. GRC 8.1.0.4 LT) but after I have received the. 128 version.
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I don‘t think .131 is officially out yet. I have not seen an official changelog so far and most people that have it seen to have flashed it manually. so relax, it will come when it‘s ready.

sniper20 said:
There is no best variant. The version are devided by World regions. The 432 is the European one. As for the update you got its from your network provider. I got it to too (DT. GRC 8.1.0.4 LT) but after I have received the. 128 version.
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So I have to install this update before I am able to install 1.28? I also thought about it before but I was hesitant to do it as the update from my carrier has (C150) at the end which probably means that after I install it my phone will change to C150 from C432 and I don't know the consequenses of that (my main fear is that then my carrier would have to approve updates before I receive them which would delay them even further). But if it is the only way I can be able to install 1.28 and any later update then I guess I'll do it.
P.S. I said C432 is the "best" because I see that anyone who wants to rebrand does so to the C432 variant so I reckon there are some advantages to it (like receiving updates quicker maybe?)

C432 it's the most common version around the globe. In order for an update to be compatible with your phone, should read c432. You can't install other than 432.
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sniper20 said:
There is no best variant. The version are devided by World regions. The 432 is the European one. As for the update you got its from your network provider. I got it to too (DT. GRC 8.1.0.4 LT) but after I have received the. 128 version.
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C432 it's the most common version around the globe. In order for an update to be compatible with your phone, should read c432. You can't install other than 432.
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But I literally have it resumed right now because I accidentally began the download. I mean how would I even get it on my phone as an OTA if it wasn't compatible? My question is, after i install it will my firmware change from a free one to a branded one?
*EDIT*: I found the below really helpful article which I thankfully understood thanks to my knowledge of German. To sum it up, it basically says that it is natural for P20 Pro users to get an update from their carrier as soon as they insert a SIM card on their phone. It may appear to be a different firmware version (like in my case which was C150), however the update will only install a couple of apps from your carrier (which you are going to be able to uninstall anyway) and that it won't interfere neither with how quick and the way you receive updates nor your device's firmware variant. Here is the link to the article: https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/huawei-p20-pro.3297/faq-branding-beim-huawei-p20-pro.876843.html
I think it should be pinned somewhere as I believe it would help more people because I've seen plenty others wondering the same thing

Can confirm that right after I installed the carrier update, version 128 was made available to download and the phone remained as C432. Problem solved, thanks Android-Hilfe.

In my case I receive the 128 first and after that the provider update. Now I'm waiting for the 131 or 132 update that's being released for c432.
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sniper20 said:
In my case I receive the 128 first and after that the provider update. Now I'm waiting for the 131 or 132 update that's being released for c432.
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Any news on whether anyone has received it yet as an OTA?

NikosKont said:
Can someone explain to me where the different P20 Pro variants are from? I'm not talking about the L29, L09 and so on, but about c432, c652 etc. From what I've read one the forums so far, I reckon the L-29, c432 version which I have is the "best", however I haven't received the 131 update yet (I'm on 120) and that kind of worries me. One last question: my P20 Pro is brand new and after I inserted my SIM card I got an update (obviously from my carrier) named DT. GRC 8.1.0.4 (CT) (my current last installed update is CLT-L29 8.1.0.120 (C432)). The changelog is "-Optimized network interworking - essential and recommended apps" I don't really want to install it because it will apparently install bloatware from my carrier, but I'm confused about the higher version number (8.1.0.4 vs. 8.1.0.120). How come it is higher? And if I do install it will I continue to receive c432 updates as they are released or will I have to wait for my carrier to roll them out?
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I did a thread on this...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-pro/how-to/huawei-p20-pro-variants-t3797524

Not getting oreo update for my p10 plus

Hello, i've been wondering why i cant get the oreo update on my p10 plus while everybody else is. My most recent update is vky-l29c576b170 .
I'm not getting any new updates and that's frustrating since i know most p10 plus devices should have it already.
Can somebody help with this one?

Mammoth128 said:
Hello, i've been wondering why i cant get the oreo update on my p10 plus while everybody else is. My most recent update is vky-l29c576b170 .
I'm not getting any new updates and that's frustrating since i know most p10 plus devices should have it already.
Can somebody help with this one?
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I had the same problem with my p10, i used huawei firmeware finder to update to oreo, now im receiving monthly official updates with no problem ( Ps : if huawei ff doesnt work uninstall updates of the app "system update" in play store and it should work.)

TbiTw said:
I had the same problem with my p10, i used huawei firmeware finder to update to oreo, now im receiving monthly official updates with no problem ( Ps : if huawei ff doesnt work uninstall updates of the app "system update" in play store and it should work.)
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on huawei firmware finder it says my model is VKY-L29C576 and that the latest update for it is VKY-L29C576B170 as i stated before.
can i download updates from other models and install on mine?. found a model called VKY-L29C432 with its latest update being VKY-L29C432B376 which is oreo.

Mammoth128 said:
on huawei firmware finder it says my model is VKY-L29C576 and that the latest update for it is VKY-L29C576B170 as i stated before.
can i download updates from other models and install on mine?. found a model called VKY-L29C432 with its latest update being VKY-L29C432B376 which is oreo.
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No you'll have to rebrand your phone first if you want that. This involves unlocking your bootloader, which Huawei doesn't support anymore.

M1chiel said:
No you'll have to rebrand your phone first if you want that. This involves unlocking your bootloader, which Huawei doesn't support anymore.
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So at this moment in time i'm stuck at nougat because i cant unlock my bootloader.

Mammoth128 said:
So at this moment in time i'm stuck at nougat because i cant unlock my bootloader.
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Yes, until Huawei pushes an update for your brand. DC unlocker can unlock your bootloader, but it will cost you about 5 USD.

M1chiel said:
Yes, until Huawei pushes an update for your brand. DC unlocker can unlock your bootloader, but it will cost you about 5 USD.
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Is it me or DC unlocker's web page for buying credits is down?

I did not get a new update for more than a year, phone was stuck on Nougat version. I recently called Huawei support, explained the problem, they asked me IMEI and told me to wait two/three week. Yesterday I got all updates, now on Oreo - 8.0.0.375 version .

Latest firmware for vtr-l29 region c432

Hi guys
I recently bought a p10 version l29 and my region is c432
I searched for updates but it tells me there is no updates
This is the latest version ?

You are in EMUI 5 & Android version 7. I have also a P10 L29 and after auto updat it is now in EMUI 8 & Android version 8. I am in South Asia.
See my attachment.

Ronju Khan said:
You are in EMUI 5 & Android version 7. I have also a P10 L29 and after auto updat it is now in EMUI 8 & Android version 8. I am in South Asia.
See my attachment.
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You got it through OTA ?

Yes OTA. My phone is not rooted.

Huawei hast a miserable update politic.
No one knows how it works and why some devices are getting updated immediately and others not.
EMUI8 should be rolled out for everyone. Maybe your IMEI is not in their system or your phone is rebranded and Huawei won't update because IMEI and region are not fitting together.
You can try Firmware Finder app by TeamMT to update. It works until newer Oreo versions. You can also check Firmware Access in this app, maybe you can update through it.
Or you try to ask Huaweis support, but it's not very good and professional in most countries.

Jannomag said:
Huawei hast a miserable update politic.
No one knows how it works and why some devices are getting updated immediately and others not.
EMUI8 should be rolled out for everyone. Maybe your IMEI is not in their system or your phone is rebranded and Huawei won't update because IMEI and region are not fitting together.
You can try Firmware Finder app by TeamMT to update. It works until newer Oreo versions. You can also check Firmware Access in this app, maybe you can update through it.
Or you try to ask Huaweis support, but it's not very good and professional in most countries.
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Which of these should i install in order not to lose my data ?
Thank you

Try OTA first, if this doesn't work FullOTA.
There's always a risk losing your data while updating, even with official methods.
If you want to lower this risk try the latest version called "(Full)OTA-PV". This is the public version.
I never had any issues with updating using Firmware Finders files.

Android Pie OTA started for global Huawei P10 VTR-L09
https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_9_starts_hitting_global_huawei_p10_devices-news-34847.php

Bodzium said:
Android Pie OTA started for global Huawei P10 VTR-L09
https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_9_starts_hitting_global_huawei_p10_devices-news-34847.php
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In Romania on my p10 when you think I will receive the update to Pie?

Bodzium said:
Android Pie OTA started for global Huawei P10 VTR-L09
https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_9_starts_hitting_global_huawei_p10_devices-news-34847.php
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Not global, C636 is an Asian version. There are beta tests in some European countries and sometimes Huawei ceased releasing updates completely (I'm stuck on B376 and it's the newest version for my country, even though P10 Lite got 4 more updates and continues getting them regularly).

majaczos said:
Not global, C636 is an Asian version. There are beta tests in some European countries and sometimes Huawei ceased releasing updates completely (I'm stuck on B376 and it's the newest version for my country, even though P10 Lite got 4 more updates and continues getting them regularly).
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you're not stuck. change to another region firmware. what's stopping you

@fatjoez You cannot change the region in EMUI anymore, it's determined by your SIM. It's enough to swap it with the one from abroad and updates will show up immediately. It worked for many people, unfortunately I don't have an access to such SIM.
And it's not a bug, Huawei's consultants admitted that by Huawei's decision B376 is the newest software in my country (which is one of the largest for Huawei in EU).

no I mean what's stopping you to rebrand your phone? or force flash another regions firmware?

fatjoez said:
no I mean what's stopping you to rebrand your phone? or force flash another regions firmware?
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is it possible to force flash my VTR-L29 device to another region? If yes, how? Thanks

guindulman888 said:
is it possible to force flash my VTR-L29 device to another region? If yes, how? Thanks
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Yes, look for 'rebranding' in the guides section. You do need an unlocked bootloader for this.

majaczos said:
@fatjoez You cannot change the region in EMUI anymore, it's determined by your SIM. It's enough to swap it with the one from abroad and updates will show up immediately. It worked for many people, unfortunately I don't have an access to such SIM.
And it's not a bug, Huawei's consultants admitted that by Huawei's decision B376 is the newest software in my country (which is one of the largest for Huawei in EU).
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Order GiffGaff sim card it is free (3-5 days delivery) just put sim card (must be only one sim inside) and volla

Ronju Khan said:
You are in EMUI 5 & Android version 7. I have also a P10 L29 and after auto updat it is now in EMUI 8 & Android version 8. I am in South Asia.
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Hi
I got the same model VTR-L29(C636) on eBay from China. Trying to use it in Delhi, but the phone appears to have extremely poor radios. It connects well in areas where the signal is strong, but in weak areas it just doesn't connect at all.
India primarily uses 4 LTE bands - 3, 40, 41 and 5. Band 5 (850 mhz) comes into play indoors, where the signal is the weakest. It looks as if the P10 is unable to use this band, although the specifications say so.
I am interested in knowing what is the connectivity of the phone like in B'desh, whether you are facing the same issues or not.
Thanks.

Hi
Here in Dhaka we have 3G & 4G connection available based on locations in City area. Most of the time my phone connected with 3G and very rare it is on 4G though it is set on 4G.
I have no problem on connection and the speed.
Hope this helps you.
Cheers.

Finally Android Pie official is rolling out, already in China and soon Europe and rest of the world

Ronju Khan said:
Hi
Here in Dhaka we have 3G & 4G connection available based on locations in City area. Most of the time my phone connected with 3G and very rare it is on 4G though it is set on 4G.
I have no problem on connection and the speed.
Hope this helps you.
Cheers.
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Thanks, do you have the C636 firmware ?

Now already march 2019.. But my P20 Pro still OREO.. anyone can help me to update

Hello, i'm using P20 Pro my firmware still CLT L29 8.1.0.155 (C636). can anyone give me suggest how to update my phone??
my phone already Unlock Bootloader, but i don't know which firmware is right for my phone type. if from huawei firmware finder.. usually there's 3 file (oreo).. but now only 2 file (pie).. i don't know that is correct file for my phone..
best regard

Just look for the newest version that incorporates your region (c636) in the filename. Ignore the newest 9.0.2 ones as no one can tell which is for which region. You'll probably find newest version is around 9.0.0.16 or 19 ish. And whe you use F you click check availability to check if it's available for your imei
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I buy from Singapore, I live in indonesia
That's is my capture from about
https://www.photobox.co.uk/my/photo/full?photo_id=501732732550
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That photo is blank. You have already said what region your device is. So now use firmware finder and the Update By Erecovery method and update to 9.0.0.......whatever. But it must say the same region in the name in firmware finder. And also only use full ota, the large 3gb+ option. No partial ota
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matasapii said:
Hello, i'm using P20 Pro my firmware still CLT L29 8.1.0.155 (C636). can anyone give me suggest how to update my phone??
my phone already Unlock Bootloader, but i don't know which firmware is right for my phone type. if from huawei firmware finder.. usually there's 3 file (oreo).. but now only 2 file (pie).. i don't know that is correct file for my phone..
best regard
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Have you tried searching for updates in HiSuite for pc? Also,try using a different SIM card from a different provider for a day and search again for updates with the different SIM inside? Sometimes slow updates are related to the provider.

matasapii said:
Hello, i'm using P20 Pro my firmware still CLT L29 8.1.0.155 (C636). can anyone give me suggest how to update my phone??
my phone already Unlock Bootloader, but i don't know which firmware is right for my phone type. if from huawei firmware finder.. usually there's 3 file (oreo).. but now only 2 file (pie).. i don't know that is correct file for my phone..
best regard
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I've been in touch with Huawei Singapore support and they now tell me that we simply will not receive an OTA update for Pie. Love this camera, but not worth the aggravation. Never again.

blufreak said:
That photo is blank. You have already said what region your device is. So now use firmware finder and the Update By Erecovery method and update to 9.0.0.......whatever. But it must say the same region in the name in firmware finder. And also only use full ota, the large 3gb+ option. No partial ota
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Maybe I'll try erecovery method with change dns.. But I don't know work or not.. Let's try
I can't upload picture maybe because I'm new user
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exodus394 said:
Have you tried searching for updates in HiSuite for pc? Also,try using a different SIM card from a different provider for a day and search again for updates with the different SIM inside? Sometimes slow updates are related to the provider.
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I already try.. But same result..
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ShermCraig said:
I've been in touch with Huawei Singapore support and they now tell me that we simply will not receive an OTA update for Pie. Love this camera, but not worth the aggravation. Never again.
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So.. There's no solution for that? Hiks
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ShermCraig said:
I've been in touch with Huawei Singapore support and they now tell me that we simply will not receive an OTA update for Pie. Love this camera, but not worth the aggravation. Never again.
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Hey...
I bought this phone in Singapore and use it in Japan.
I received the update regularly.
Now, I am on 9.0.0.234.
Try update from HiCare or HiSuite.

I have the same model (C636) unlocked/unbranded and I have not received EMUI 9 yet. Last security patch in October 2018. I'm using my P20 Pro in the US. What's going on?

Finally just bit the bullet, did a 15 day subscription to FH, waiting for my included free unlock code and I'm rebrsnding to C432 Europe. C782 and hauwei can kiss my cheeks
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That's very strange, c636 is updated regularly and quite fast.
I have c636 with 9.0.0.234 march update through OTA. i bought the phone in Vietnam but I live in Italy

I have C636 and I have not received an update to pie either.

aaron.thomas.webster said:
I have C636 and I have not received an update to pie either.
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That looks like an original launch version. Seen that region code pop up before, you might want to contact hauwei for info
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SocalTeknique said:
I have the same model (C636) unlocked/unbranded and I have not received EMUI 9 yet. Last security patch in October 2018. I'm using my P20 Pro in the US. What's going on?
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Yeah same here. I haven't gotten an update yet and I am not bootloader unlocked. What should I do???

Try this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-pro/how-to/guide-force-update-using-firmware-t3963074
Follow instructions carefully, it should work. Got OTA to next version when it was available after that.
I would first try to find out what versions are normally delivered for your C636 OTA. Some say you should first update to 9.0, then to 9.1, so maybe try to update repeteadly to closer versions, not straight to last.

Still not received EMUI 10 on my P30 Pro

I haven't revived EMUI 10 on my P30 Pro. The device is not network locked.
Model VOG-L29
Build Number 9.1.0.177D(C185E4)
Any idea how to forcefully install EMUI 10 on my device

ykhizar said:
I haven't revived EMUI 10 on my P30 Pro. The device is not network locked.
Model VOG-L29
Build Number 9.1.0.177D(C185E4)
Any idea how to forcefully install EMUI 10 on my device
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Take a look at my thread and download this firmware :
Huawei P30 PRO VOGUE-L29 C185 v10.1.0.126(C185E9R5P1)
GDRIVE VOGUE-L29 10.1.0.126(C185E9R5P1)_Firmware_EMUI10.1.0_05016EUP on-line
Cheers,
SilviuO

My Build no is C185E4 and it is C185E9.... Will it create any problem.?

ykhizar said:
My Build no is C185E4 and it is C185E9.... Will it create any problem.?
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You have E4 because you are still on EMUI 9.1. What's important is to have the same device and cust as yours, meaning VOG-L29 C185 And also , BACKUP before updating.
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Mine did not show the update just going through the settings app. I had to use the HiCare app to get it to show up and download. I have V0G-L29 C185 in US.