There is a certain category of wise buyers who prefer to use flagship smartphones, but do not chase the hottest new products. I personally know such people. The best solution for them is devices from last year and the year before, which can be purchased much cheaper than at the start of sales. And right now is the time to buy one of the best smartphones of 2017 -. Let's see how relevant this gadget is a year after its presentation.
For any potential buyer of this smartphone, I first recommend reading the following materials on the topic:
Design, materials, assembly
On the one hand, the appearance of the Huawei P10 Plus could not be called original and outstanding even at the start of sales. Mainly because the smartphone screen has an “outdated” 16:9 aspect ratio, which falls out of the current bezel-less trend. But on the other hand, if you are a fan of the classic style, then this smartphone is just what you need.
In all other respects, there is absolutely nothing to complain about. Huawei P10 Plus has a strong metal unibody case. Unlike the glass flagships of 2018, breaking the device is about 2 times more difficult.
Is the design current? Objectively, probably not, but this is a matter of personal taste. Moreover, it was not innovative from the beginning. But the design, assembly and materials in this smartphone are excellent and are not at all outdated. A true flagship that looks and feels premium.
Ergonomics Huawei P10 Plus
Thin, completely rounded, without sharp corners or protruding elements. Huawei P10 Plus is very pleasant to hold in your hands. It is a standard 5.5-inch smartphone with all the ensuing consequences.
The size has been tested and tested, almost ideal in terms of size, weight and ease of use. It can still be used with one hand and the screen is large enough to display any type of content comfortably.
The physical buttons are located perfectly - on the right side, and fall directly under the finger. They feel good. The power button has a textured notch. The volume key is slightly higher and when using it you do not need to grab the device.
Fingerprint scanner under the screen - I still don't know a more convenient solution. In addition, the P10 Plus can use the scanner for system navigation. And that's really cool. In addition to the fact that gesture control is very convenient, you can disable on-screen buttons and increase the working area of the display.
The smartphone is quite slippery and I certainly recommend using it in a case or bumper. Although, I know many people who don’t do this.
The mobile industry hasn’t come up with anything new in terms of improving the ergonomics of using smartphones over the year. Therefore, Huawei P10 Plus remains quite relevant in this regard.
By the way, in many test samples of the device, no oleophobic coating was applied to the screen. Fortunately, this deficiency has been eliminated in commercial copies.
Screen
Having tested all the current flagships of the current year, I can confidently say that the IPS-NEO display matrix in the Huawei P10 Plus is excellent and is not at all outdated. The QHD 2560x1440 resolution for a 5.5" diagonal is ideal. The pixel density is simply excellent - 540 ppi. For reading texts, browsing websites, chatting and social networks - that's it. And for everything else - navigation, video, games - any type images look impressive on the screen.
As for the picture quality and performance characteristics, everything is also great. I would like to note the huge range of brightness - the screen is easy to read in the sun, and in the dark the minimum level does not strain the eyes. And also - maximum viewing angles and natural color rendition with the ability to finely adjust the temperature in the settings.
In addition, in Huawei P10 Plus you can reduce the display resolution to Full HD and HD to improve energy saving parameters, and by the way, this does not particularly affect the clarity of the picture. There is a night mode with a blue filter, which can be activated manually and according to a schedule.
In short, this display may be the envy of some current flagships. For example, I would prefer this IPS to the OLED that is installed in the Huawei P20 Pro, although it is actually also good, but, for example, it seems to me that it behaves worse in the sun. Personally, I'll miss the P10 Plus mainly because of the display. I can call the screen one of the key motivators for buying this smartphone.
Hardware and performance
Over the past year, manufacturers continued the race for processor performance, which increased by approximately 1.5-2 times. But this increase can only be seen in synthetic benchmarks. In real life, when testing modern flagships, I did not see any change in terms of performance by eye. During operation, the Huawei P10 Plus looks as fast as its newer brothers - and. And even, which in synthetics is superior to most modern smartphones, does not feel faster because it shows record results in benchmarks.
By the way, here are the P10 Plus indicators just in case:
In short, the performance of the P10 Plus hardware is now quite sufficient for typical use and will last for about a year or two without question. During the entire period of use, I never felt a lack of power in the hardware of this smartphone in any tasks.
Cameras
The main camera of the Huawei P10 Plus uses 20 MP (black and white) and 12 MP (color) modules with optical stabilization and cool LEICA SUMMILUX-H optics with f/1.8 aperture.
Huawei P10 Plus takes excellent pictures - that's a fact. It’s better to talk about all the capabilities of a smartphone in photo and video shooting. Now I want to evaluate the relevance of the camera a year after the start of sales. Definitely, during this time, new photo flagships entered the market, which received even better cameras. However, our “old man” does not give in to them either. Even compared to current new products. As an example, I suggest you read this material and see for yourself:
Over the course of a year, I took a bunch of photos and recorded videos using the Huawei P10 Plus. Here are some pictures and a link to the folder with the original photos and videos.
Autonomy Huawei P10 Plus
This parameter, of course, very much depends on the usage model and set of programs. The smartphone has a battery of quite impressive capacity - 3750 mAh. It always seemed to me that the Huawei P10 Plus should have better battery life than it actually does. And an update is about to arrive that will allow the smartphone to live longer on a single charge. However, this did not happen over the course of a year.
This is not to say that the autonomy of the P10 Plus is bad and I suffered from it. The device works stably during daylight hours (about 5-6, sometimes about 7 hours of active screen) and still has a little left in reserve late in the evening. When connected to Wi-Fi and in a not very active mode, you can last even a couple of days. But if you often use the camera, surf sites on the mobile Internet or play, then after lunch you will need to worry about recharging your smartphone.
It's not terrible, but it's not impressive either. For example, more modern Huawei flagships with a Kirin 970 processor - Mate 10 Pro and P20 Pro - have better battery life. Yes, they also have a larger battery - 4000 mAh. But it doesn’t seem to be much - only 250 mAh. Perhaps it's the high resolution of the screen. And IPS technology is not as energy efficient as OLED. In short, you have to pay for everything.
In this context, fast charging via the USB-C port is encouraging - in just half an hour, the Huawei P10 Plus is charged by about 60%, so a short recharge of the smartphone from an AC adapter or power bank saves the situation at a critical moment.
Sound
At this point I have no complaints. An audio chip with support for Hi-Res Audio 24-bit 192 kHz delivers excellent sound to headphones. Additionally, there is support for the DTS effect, which is enabled by default. It enhances the sound a little, makes it three-dimensional and expands the frequency range. It is worth noting that the smartphone has a classic 3.5 mm audio jack, which is now a rarity for flagships.
The sound of the speaker is also excellent - rich, the interlocutor can be heard clearly.
The smartphone provides the user with true stereo sound. The main speaker is on the lower edge - it sounds loud, the frequency range is good. The role of the second speaker is performed by the conversational one. Its volume is lower and the frequency range is weak, but it fulfills the task of giving volume to the sound and creating a stereo effect.
Over the past year, there have been no significant changes in terms of the sound capabilities of smartphones. Yes, the more modern flagships of Huawei - Mate 10 Pro and P20 Pro, have improved the characteristics of audio chips purely quantitatively, the sampling parameters have increased to 32-bit 384 kHz. However, it is difficult to notice a real improvement in practice, because usually everything depends on the headphones and the quality of the audio files themselves. In short - the sound in the P10 Plus is excellent, it is unlikely that you will be unhappy with this feature.
Communications
In this regard, the smartphone also did not disappoint. Mobile communications work reliably. Both SIM cards support 3-4G. You can define a default SIM card for calls and the Internet, you can select an operator for each outgoing call, or assign a SIM card for calls in relation to a specific contact.
The Wi-Fi module also works reliably. In addition, the P10 Plus features smart network switching to ensure a reliable and uninterrupted Internet connection. That is, the smartphone constantly checks the presence of the Internet on the current connection, and if it is not there, it tries to connect to another available Wi-Fi network or switch to mobile data transfer.
Additionally, we have an NFC module on board for contactless payments and even an infrared port for controlling household appliances. In general - a complete set of necessary interfaces.
Scanner and security
In general, the fast and reliable operation of the fingerprint scanner is a special pride of Huawei. And P10 Plus is no exception. This element is located conveniently - in an ideal place under the screen, and functions perfectly. Operation is almost 99%.
In addition to its direct purpose - unlocking the smartphone and logging into applications, in the settings you can also enable control of the smartphone using gestures on the scanner, instead of traditional on-screen navigation buttons. That is why I called the location under the screen ideal. Otherwise, I practically don’t care whether the scanner is in front or behind. But this function is the real killer feature of the smartphone. Not only is it simply convenient, but it also frees up additional space on the screen, which is important in light of the fact that the display is a classic 16:9, which means it is smaller in height than modern frameless ones.
Apart from traditional fingerprinting, with the recent firmware update to EMUI 8.0, Huawei P10 Plus also received fancy facial recognition. This function works well and quite quickly, even in complete darkness - illuminating the face with the screen.
However, for example, ours faced the problem that the smartphone could not recognize her face with brightly painted lips. Of course, these are specific nuances, but they are present. By the way, if you register a face with bright makeup, then the smartphone will recognize you without it. These are some fun features of the Huawei P10 Plus that women should know about in advance.
Firmware is a set of built-in software of a smartphone, tablet or other digital device necessary for its normal functioning. Huawei smartphones and tablets primarily use firmware based on the Android operating system of various versions, as well as the proprietary Emotion UI graphical shell.
How can I find out the current firmware version?
To check the current software version, you need to go to Settings – About phone/About tablet PC – System update. The version is the three numbers after the letter B.
For example, build number V100R001C00B122 means that you have firmware version 122 installed. Any firmware with numbers greater than these is newer.
More details about firmware versions:
So, let's take a look at the firmware numbering for Huawei smartphones. For example, let's take the firmware from Huawei Ascend Mate - MT1-U06 V100R001C00B907.
As you probably guessed, MT1-U06 is the name of the device. MT1 is the main base, that is, Huawei Mate, U06 is a revision of the device. Devices come in different revisions, in this post I will not go into details of their designation, I will only say that the letter U is UMTS (regular 3G), and the letter C is the CDMA version. Devices with revision MT1-U06 are supplied to Russia.
CxxBxxxSPxx - This is the most important option in the firmware, it shows which version of the “base” the firmware is built on. Bxxx - the numerical class of the base for the SPxx firmware - Service Pack number. The higher Bxxx and SPxx, the newer the firmware. (Bxxx has higher priority than SPxx). Cxx is a region of the country.
Next, let's look at the firmware version itself - V100R001C00B907. V100 and R001 are the main version and firmware revision. They change in very rare cases, when there is a big change compared to the previous firmware version (for example, the transition from Android 2.x to 4.x). Even within Android 4.x versions, these values usually do not change.
C00B907 - for most new devices, the value of C00 no longer changes, and in general it means binding to the region. Now the region can be determined in the “Special version” menu item - CUSTC10B907.
So, for smartphones, the Russia region (channel/ru) is CUSTC10. The binding to the region can easily be changed with a special firmware file; in some official firmware there is an update.app file in the cust folder weighing several megabytes or kilobytes, which changes the region to Russia.
B907 is the firmware version itself. I think there is no need to explain that the higher it is, the newer the firmware.
Where can I download the official firmware for my model?
Currently, most smartphones with original software without modified system firmware files receive firmware updates using FOTA updates (Over-the-Air Update). If you received root rights, or you have not yet received the over-the-air update, then you can download the current firmware version yourself from the official website and install it manually.
Official Russian firmware:
You can download the current official Russian versions on the official consumer support website: http://consumer.huawei.com/ru/support/downloads/index.htm.
To search for the required firmware, enter the correct model name in English, for example, Honor 5X, or the service model number, for example, KIW-L21.
The Russian version of the firmware has full localization, a full set of Google Apps services, as well as pre-installed regional applications, such as Yandex search, Odnoklassniki, Vkontakte, etc.
Official European firmware:
You can download the latest versions of the official global and European firmware on the official Emotion UI download site: http://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin.php?id=hwdownload&mod=list, as well as using the search on the consumer support portal: http:/ /consumer.huawei.com/en/support/index.htm.
To search for firmware on the emui.huawei.com portal, you must indicate the service model number of your smartphone or tablet, which can be found in Settings->About phone->Model.
Search on consumer.huawei.com supports searching by full model name and by service model name.
The official global firmware contains support for all major world languages, including Russian, as well as a pre-installed set of Google Apps applications.
Official Chinese firmware:
You can download the current version of the official Chinese firmware for your device on the official EMUI website: http://emui.huawei.com/cn/plugin.php?id=hwdownload, as well as using the search on the support portal: http://consumer.huawei .com/cn/support/index.htm.
After selecting the desired model from the list on the firmware portal emui.huawei.com, you will be taken to the model card, where the latest firmware version is presented. To download it, click on the turquoise button with the hieroglyph.
Please note that by default, Chinese firmware does not have Google Apps services, as well as Russian language in the system settings.
After downloading the firmware, use one of the manual installation methods described below.
Firmware installation and update
A local update always deletes user-supplied data and settings from the device's memory. Before you start updating the software using this method,
We recommend that you make a backup copy of all data that is important to you through a backup application, as well as save other necessary information from the device’s memory (for example, to a memory card).
When updating online or FOTA, user data is saved. Despite this, we also recommend performing a backup before doing this.
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Before starting the procedure, make sure that your device's battery is charged to at least 60%.
To connect Huawei smartphones and tablets to a PC, you need the HiSuite utility. Install it on your PC before starting the update.
What you need to know before updating your smartphone firmware:
- The firmware file should be called UPDATE.APP;
- During a local firmware update, all data on the internal memory of your smartphone will be deleted!
Attention! Everything you do with your device is at your own peril and risk! No one guarantees the correct operation of the device during and after installing third-party firmware and/or other actions not provided by the manufacturer!
Local firmware update:
Local update is used if innovations are large-scale; in addition, this method restores the system to its original form and
In most cases, it eliminates the possibility of problems with increased battery consumption in the first days after the update.
- Copy the UPDATE.APP file from the archive with the firmware to the dload folder on the memory card.
- Go to the Settings-Storage-Software Update menu and start the update process (Settings->Storage->Software Upgrade->SD card Upgrade->Confirm->Upgrade).
- Wait for the update process to complete.
Forced local update via 3 buttons:
This firmware update mode is an emergency mode and will work even if the device does not boot normally.
- Create a dload folder in the root directory of the SD card.
- Copy the UPDATE.APP file to the dload folder on the memory card.
- Turn off your smartphone.
- Press the Volume Up + Volume Down keys and turn on the smartphone, while the Volume Up + Volume Down keys should remain pressed for ~5 seconds after pressing the power button.
- Wait for the update process to complete.
Over the air (FOTA) update:
For this type of update, it is advisable to use a high-speed network connection, such as Wi-Fi.
- To update using this method, you need to go to the Settings – About phone – System update section and select “Online update”.
- After which the device will connect to the network and if an update is available, click the “Download” button. After clicking it, the update files will be downloaded, then the
"Install" button. When you press it, the device will reboot, install the update and turn on in normal mode. The update package files will be deleted
from memory automatically.
Please note that if the device has been elevated (root), a recovery other than the original one has been installed, and the system has been modified with
Using this elevation of rights, the update using this method will most likely end in error and the phone will turn on as usual after rebooting
mode.
Update using HiSuite:
- Download, install and update to the latest version the HiSuite program - a utility for synchronization, backup and much more from Huawei (contains ADB drivers).
- To further flash the phone firmware, enable USB debugging in the phone settings in the developer section.
- Launch the HiSuite program on your computer.
- We connect the phone using a USB cable in HiSuite mode.
- When you first connect, HiSuite begins installing drivers on your computer and Daemon on your phone. (a shortcut to the HiSuite program will appear on the phone - this tells us that the drivers have been installed successfully).
- Select the EMUI ROM item in the HiSuite program.
- If we DO NOT have a pre-downloaded firmware version, then select the Download ROM item, follow the link and download the required firmware version from the site.
If we HAVE, or you have just downloaded it, a firmware version, then select the Loading ROM item, we will be prompted to select the location of the firmware file. We find the file and confirm the choice. - The file download process begins.
- We are asked to save our phone data. We select the necessary backup items, if necessary, and confirm the choice. Or refuse if we think that we already have saved data. After saving or refusing, select NEXT.
- The HiSuite program begins the firmware process.
Important!
- During the firmware installation process, do not disconnect the cable from either the phone or the computer.
- Don't touch the phone at all.
- Do not switch to other processes on your computer.
- Wait for the firmware to finish.
- After flashing the HiSuite program, the phone will reboot and enter Recovery mode. A message will appear on the white screen indicating that the phone itself has started flashing the firmware.
- We are waiting for the successful completion of the firmware in the form of a tick. The phone will reboot itself.
- We turn off the phone and see a window on it about updating applications. We are waiting for the operation to complete.
- We go to the settings and in the update item we make sure of the version we have installed.
Possible errors during updating and how to resolve them:
Q: When turned on with the volume buttons held down, the firmware process does not start.
A: Try writing the firmware file to the dload folder again. If it still doesn't start, try starting the update process through the settings menu.
Q: The device turned off and will not turn on.
A: Wait a few minutes. If it doesn’t turn on, turn it on yourself, the process should continue normally.
Q: During the update, the process froze at some point and does not go further.
A: Wait five to ten minutes. If the device continues to hang, remove and reinsert the battery. For devices with a non-removable battery, you need to press and hold (15 seconds) the power button and both volume buttons.
Tablet firmware update:
- Only FAT32 format cards can be used. Preferably less than 4 GB;
- The firmware must be located on the SD card in the dload folder;
- You cannot use the device’s built-in memory (except for those devices that do not have a Micro-SD slot);
- The file with the firmware should be called update.zip;
- During the firmware installation, the device will reboot several times - this is normal;
- If there are several folders in the archive with the firmware (step1, step 2, etc.), then flash all the files one by one.
In order to install any original firmware, you must do the following:
- Copy the dload folder with all its contents to the root of the SD card;
- Turn off the tablet;
- Insert the SD card if it was removed;
- While holding the Volume Up key, press and hold the Power button until the screen blinks. The Volume Up button must be held down until the installation process begins (a green robot and a progress bar will appear);
- Finally, when prompted, remove the SD card or hold the Power button for 10 seconds.
Note: In some cases, there is no need to press the buttons at all and the process will start automatically after turning on/rebooting.
If the update process does not start, you need to open the calculator, enter ()()2846579()()= and then select Project Menu Act -> Upgrade ->SD Card upgrade.
Attention!
- Do not remove the card or press the power button until the process is complete and the appropriate prompt appears on the screen;
- If the power is lost during the installation process, repeat the firmware process;
- After you copy the firmware to the SD card, check if it is damaged (copy the firmware files, disconnect and then connect the SD card, check that the *.zip files in the firmware open without errors on the computer).
- Delete the firmware file from the SD card or rename the dload folder if you don’t want to accidentally update your tablet again!
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Huawei has officially released the stable update to Android 8.0 (Oreo) for Huawei P10 and P10 Plus devices. How to download and install the update?
Android 8.0 (Oreo) has been tested in Beta for about two months on Huawei P10 and P10 Plus devices. The update was finally finalized to a stable version and became available to owners of these smartphone models. The update should be available (or will be soon if you are not already shown) in your device settings.
Huawei P10 and P10 Plus update to Android Oreo
The update can be downloaded via OTA or Over The Air Update. In other words, this is the official way to update through Settings and the Updater app. Make sure you have your Wi-Fi internet connection turned on - the update is quite large and takes up over 2GB of data.
To proceed with the update, after turning on Wi-Fi, go to "Settings" and select the system updates tab. A screen will appear showing the current software version, as well as a field "Check for updates." Click this button to start searching for updates.
If an update is available for your device and current software version, you will be able to download the update. Download them and confirm the update.
The update will automatically restart your phone and then the installation process will begin. This may take a while - don't turn off your phone using the Power button during installation, just be patient.
When the update is installed, the device will restart automatically. All your data will remain on the site—the update will not delete any apps or data on your phone. After the update, the build number in the phone information section should change to 8.0.0.360 (C432).
What should I do if the update is not yet available?
If the update is not yet available for your device, you have two options to choose from. The first is simply a patient waiting for Huawei to make the update available in a version compatible with your carrier. However, if you don't want to wait, you can try using the second method, which is manually forcing the update. To do this, install Huawei Firmware Finder on your phone, which automatically searches for the latest updates for your device.
Download firmware for Huawei
Please remember, however, that you use this application and update methods at your own risk. This update method is not officially supported by the manufacturer.
The app automatically recognizes your device and then allows you to download software directly from Huawei servers. No root or bootloader is required for installation as the app only installs the official software. However, we recommend that you wait patiently for the update to be available through the official channel.
Many mobile phone users may have come across the term “firmware”, but not everyone may have a clear idea of what it means. Firmware is a complete set of built-in software on a mobile device, included in its operating system, due to which the normal functioning of the device occurs. Thanks to this software, interaction takes place between the device and its user; one might even say that it represents a kind of connecting link that helps carry out the commands of the device owner.
Mobile gadgets from Huawei Corporation use firmware created on the basis of the widely popular Android operating system of various versions. Also, the devices are equipped with a proprietary user interface shell, Emotion UI (EMUI).
Sometimes it happens that the phone stops working correctly, in particular, this can happen due to programs of dubious origin, developer flaws and other reasons. In this case, you need to install a firmware update on Huawei, which will solve the problems and improve the performance of the device. However, it is worth warning that this process must be carried out with skill. In this review, we will consider the existing methods and methods of firmware.
Before you update your Huawei phone, you need to determine which version is currently installed on your device. In order to find out the installed working version of the software, you need to perform the following chain of operations:
- The first action is to go to " Menu" and select " Settings»;
- In “Settings” select the section “ System", and then - " About your phone/tablet", then select " System update" It is at this point that you can find out the number, which is three digits after the letter “B”. For example, the number “V100R004C00B121” indicates that the firmware version is 121. The higher the numbers, the newer the version.
View the OS version in the settings menu
In each new line of smartphones, the company tries to use the latest version of the Android operating system. And it’s not always possible to keep up with events and keep track of which version was installed on the purchased device. However, it is not difficult to find out the current version of Android on your Huawei. Following the chain of actions indicated above, you need to “ Settings", In chapter " System" choose " About the phone" This section contains the corresponding paragraphs “ Android version" And " OS version».
View the OS version through benchmarks
As mentioned above, before updating Android on a Huawei phone, you need to find out its firmware version. For this purpose, there are also special applications that analyze the performance of the device, its power, conduct synthetic tests and, among other things, show all the information about the device under study. These programs are known as benchmarks. There are many types of them, let’s look at some of the most popular among users:
- The AnTuTu application is one of the most popular comprehensive benchmarks for Android. In order to find out the OS version on your device using this software, you need to go to the “ Info", where in the field " basic information» All information about the operating system will be displayed. AnTuTu also examines the performance of the processor, RAM and other components;
- In the Geekbench 4 program, which is also designed for Android performance analytics, you can find out the OS version by going to the “ CPU»;
- In the AIDA64 utility there is a tab “ Android", which provides information about the system version;
- In the CPU-Z application program, information about the Android operating system is located in the “ System».
These programs are useful because, in addition to providing information about the operating system, they will help you find out the technical characteristics of the internal hardware as a whole.
Types of firmware
There are different types of firmware, differing in certain parameters and capabilities. In particular, there are official branded firmware from the developer, as well as unofficial (custom) ones - created by the users themselves. Branded firmware, as a rule, contains useful updates to the Android system for Huawei that improve performance, correct developer errors, and also eliminate security problems.
Custom firmware usually allows the user to customize the system at their discretion. They can be useful in cases where official updates for the OS have no longer been released, but there is a risk that after installing unofficial firmware the phone will stop working. Therefore, it is preferable for experienced users who are well versed in this issue to install custom firmware.
Official Russian firmware
Since installing custom versions of firmware carries the risk of malfunctioning the phone, it is much better when the user who decides to download the firmware downloads it from the official support site for his mobile device. You can install the current version of proprietary Russian firmware on the official Huawei user support website. The advantage of Russian firmware is that they contain full localization, a set of Google Apps services, and have pre-installed regional applications such as instant messengers and social networks.
Official European firmware
In addition to the above-mentioned Russian firmware versions, there are also official global and European firmware. The user can install them on their Huawei smartphone using the official Emotion UI (EMUI) download site. This software can also be downloaded from the official consumer support portal. European firmware contains most of the world's languages, including Russian, and also has a pre-installed set of Google Apps applications.
Official Chinese firmware
In order to install the latest branded version of Chinese firmware on your smartphone, you need to go to the official website of Emotion UI (EMUI). In the search bar you need to find your phone model and the latest version will be presented under it. To start the download process, you need to click on the turquoise icon with a hieroglyph. It is worth noting that Chinese firmware does not provide Google Apps services by default and there is no Russian language in the system settings.
Custom
As mentioned above, custom firmware is created by mobile device users themselves. Such firmware are assemblies that allow the user to expand the capabilities of their smartphone. For example, one of the most popular settings available in custom firmware is the opening of ROOT rights for the user.
This type of rights is not available to the owner of the mobile device by default. With its help, the user has access to advanced and at the same time dangerous settings. The word “dangerous” means actions that can lead to deterioration in the operation of the device. That is why opening root rights should be done by those users who have a good understanding of the intricacies of Android functioning on Huawei phones. Also, custom firmware can change the appearance of the user interface, increase the performance of the device, and more.
You can download custom firmware on various thematic forums and websites created by the users themselves.
Algorithm of actions
Before starting the Huawei update, it is essential to follow these instructions:
- The first thing you need to do before performing all the actions is to create a backup copy of your data. This step will help you avoid losing important data from your smartphone;
- The device must be updated with a fully charged battery:
- You cannot use the internal memory of the device (the firmware must be on the SD card in the dload folder, the exception applies only to those devices that do not have a slot for an external memory card);
- To record the update, you must use a FAT32 format card with a memory capacity of no more than 8 GB;
- The name of the firmware file should be " UPDATE.APP»;
- After downloading the firmware version you need for your smartphone, pay attention to the names of the folders, which may be labeled like: “ step 1», « step 2"and flash them one by one;
- Be sure to make sure that the downloaded firmware version is suitable for the current OS version.
Note that during the firmware process the device will reboot on its own - this is a completely normal process.
By air FOTA
When flashing a Huawei phone using the FOTA over-the-air method, it is recommended to use a high-speed Internet connection, for example, WI-FI. The process itself is carried out by following the following steps:
- You need to go to the section " Settings» - « About the phone» - « System update" and select the item " Online update»;
- Once you are sure the update is available, click the " Download", after which the files will be downloaded;
- After downloading the files, a button will appear Install", you need to press it and wait for the device to reboot. During the reboot, the update will be installed and the phone will turn on in the updated form.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that this type of update may not install correctly in cases where root rights are already enabled on the phone and recovery is enabled.
Using HiSuite
HiSuite is a well-known program for flashing Huawei phones. It must be downloaded to your computer, installed and updated to the latest version. The course of action is as follows:
- In chapter " For the developer" choose " USB debugging»;
- Enable HiSuite on PC;
- Using a USB cable, you need to connect your smartphone to your PC in HiSuite mode;
- If you connect the program for the first time, you need to wait until the drivers are installed on your PC and the Daemon program on your phone. If the installation was successful, a program shortcut will appear on the device;
- In HiSuite, select " EMUI ROM» - « Download ROM» - follow the link and download the required firmware version;
- After downloading, you must follow all the instructions of the program, after which the firmware process will begin;
- After the phone reboots, it will turn on in recovery mode, and a notification will appear on the screen that the mobile device itself has started flashing the firmware. All that remains is to wait for the process to complete.
Forced update
This type of smartphone firmware update is necessary when the usual update mode fails. Essentially, a forced update is an emergency. You can do it like this:
- In the root folder of the SD card you need to create a folder " dload»;
- IN " dload"you need to copy the file from the archive" UPDATE.APP»;
- Disable the communicator;
- Press the key combination " Volume Up + Volume Down", turn on the communicator and hold for 5 seconds. A forced update process will occur.
Local update
A local Huawei update is necessary when restoring the system to its original form, as well as when there are a large number of innovations. The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Complete the first two points from the previous chapter “Forced update”;
- Next go to “ Settings» - « Memory» - « Software Update» - « Settings» - « Storage» - « Software Upgrade» - « SD card Upgrade» - « Confirm» - « Upgrade».
How to flash a Huawei tablet
Regarding how to update Android on a Huawei tablet, the algorithm of actions is almost identical to updating the firmware on smartphones. It is important to adhere to the recommendations described above. It is worth noting one important difference: for phones, the firmware file must be named “ UPDATE.APP", but for the tablet - " update.zip" You also need to flash the firmware from an external memory card. The installer will prompt you about the necessary actions.
Video of firmware using HiSuite
For a better understanding of how to correctly install the firmware using the HiSuite program, a video review of how to flash a Huawei phone will be an excellent help. In addition to the step-by-step recommendations given in this review, the video will clearly show the algorithm of all actions. Thanks to the video review, it will be much easier to understand the program settings and avoid various errors.
During the release of Huawei Mate 10, the manufacturer showed a new version of its operating system EMUI 8.0, based on the latest version of Android 8 Oreo.
Now it’s time to update older models; Huawei P10 and P10 Plus smartphones will be the first to arrive.
EMUI 8.0 beta
Currently, the manufacturer has released a closed beta version of the EMUI 8.0 system, which is based on Android Oreo. Registration for testing for Chinese users continues today.
As a reminder, this is not the first closed beta for this system. Previously, users of Huawei Mate 9 and Huawei Honor V9 could register. For this reason, I believe that an update for the next models is already closer. Although we will see a stable version no earlier than the beginning of 2018.
EMUI 8.0 offers a redesigned interface and artificial intelligence features. Which phones will receive the latest EMUI update? Below you will find a list provided by a Huawei representative:
Huawei phones that will receive the EMUI 8.0 update
- Huawei P10 (VTR-L09, VTRL29, VTR-AL00, VTR-TL00)
- Honor 7X
- Huawei Mate 10 Lite
- Honor 6C Pro (JM AL00/AL10 - JMM TL00/TL10)
- Huawei Mate 9
- Huawei Mate Pro 9
- Huawei P9
- Huawei P9 Lite Mini
- Honor 6x (Very likely)
- Huawei P10 lite (Lx1, Lx2, Lx3)
- Huawei Honor 9 (AL00, AL10, TL10)
- Huawei P8 Lite 2017
- Huawei Nova 2 (RIS-AL00)
- Huawei Nova 2 Plus (BAC-AL00)
- Huawei Honor 8 Pro
- Huawei Honor 8 (probably)
- Huawei P10 Plus
- Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design
What do you think about Huawei's upgrade plans? Are you waiting for a new version of EMUI for your phones?
