Good news for Honor 8 pro Users, Latest Android 8.0 Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 for Honor 8 Pro [DUK-L09] is now available for download. The Honor 8 Pro Oreo Update is rolling out for DUK-L09 users via OTA which is based on the latest Emotion UI 8.0 and Android 8.0 Oreo OS. The update Featuring enhanced performance and security and EMUI 8.0 delivers a fresh experience that lets you get more out of your device. If you want to Install EMUI 8.0 on Honor 8 Pro or want to Update Honor 8 Pro to Android 8.0 Oreo Manually then you are in right place. Here we share a guide to Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo On Honor 8 Pro.

EMUI 8.0 brings all Android Oreo Features along with floating Navigation dock, home screen shortcuts, Faster AI-based optimizations deliver greater stability, fluidity, and speed, enhanced protection, and lots of new features and settings. Other than that Honor 8 Pro EMUI 8.0 update comes with many new features and bug fixes. You can check the complete features and changelogs from below. Follow below guide to Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo On Honor 8 Pro DUK-L09.

Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Honor 8 Pro (DUK-L09)(8.0.0.320)

Honor 8 Pro Android 8.0 Oreo firmware update is available for all DUK-L09 variants. The update is rolling out via OTA and available for all users. EMUI 8.0 update for Honor 8 Pro comes with a build number DUK-L09 8.0.0.320 (C900log). To Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Honor 8 Pro you need to download 3 firmware files and modified recovery images. Download Honor 8 Pro Android 8.0 Oreo Firmware from below to update Honor 8 Pro to Android Oreo manually.

Firmware Information –

  • Device – Honor 8 Pro
  • Model – DUK-L09
  • Android Version – 8.0
  • EMUI Version – 8.0
  • Firmware – B320
  • Build Number – DUK-L09 8.0.0.320 (C900log)
  • Region – All
  • Status – Official
  • Type – Full firmware image
  • Changes – Changelog

Note:-

  • This Firmware file is only for Honor 8 Pro DUK-L09. Don’t try this on any other device.
  • Your device must be running on an unrooted stock EMUI firmware
  • Below method is not tested so do it at your own risk.
  • Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device.
  • We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
  • It may erase your data so it is advisable to take a complete backup of your phone for safer side.
  • Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.

Download Honor 8 Pro Android 8.0 Oreo Firmware

1) Download 8.0.0.320 Oreo Update for Honor 8 Pro DUK-L09 8.0.0.320 (C900log) –

2) Download Recovery files (Do not change the name of any of the downloaded files)

How to Install Android 8.0 Oreo On Honor 8 Pro (8.0.0.315) –

Method 1 –

1) First, you need to unlock the bootloader of Honor 8 Pro and download and install a TWRP recovery. If you already had an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery installed on your device then skip this step.

2) Download the recovery files from above and save it in adb and fastboot folder.

3) Now create a folder named HWOTA on your PC and download and place the three firmware zip files inside HWOTA folder. Also, download the two recovery images, do not place them inside any folders.

4) Boot your device into TWRP recovery by pressing and holding the Volume Up button. Leave the power button as soon as you see the Honor logo. Keep holding the Volume Up button

5) In TWRP, swipe to allow modifications when asked.

6) Now Go to Wipe > Format data and type yes to decrypt the device storage. This will wipe everything clean.

7) Now transfer the HWOTA folder to the root of your device’s internal storage. Transfer both the recovery files to your device’s internal storage as well.

8) In TWRP menu go to Advanced -> Terminal.

9) In the TWRP terminal, enter the following commands one by one. The first command creates an update folder inside the data folder, in the root of your device. The second command moves the HWOTA folder to the newly created update folder.

mkdir /data/update
mv /sdcard/HWOTA /data/update/HWOTA

10) Now Flash both the recoveries via TWRP terminal using the following commands.

dd if=/sdcard/DUK-RECOVERY-NoCheck.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/recovery_a
dd if=/sdcard/DUK-RECOVERY2-NoCheck.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/recovery2_a

11) Once the recovery images are flashed, delete them from your device’s internal storage.

12) Now enter the following terminal commands one to add the zip files to the recovery command.

 

echo --update_package=/data/update/HWOTA/update.zip >> /cache/recovery/command
echo --update_package=/data/update/HWOTA/update_data_full_public.zip >> /cache/recovery/command
echo --update_package=/data/update/HWOTA/update_full_DUK-L09_hw_normal.zip >> /cache/recovery/command

13) Now reboot your device into recovery mode again by using below command.

reboot recovery

14) Now your device will boot into the EMUI recovery and the update process should start.

Method 2 –

1) First, you need to unlock the bootloader of Honor 8 pro and download and install a TWRP recovery. If you already had an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery installed on your device then skip this step.

2) Download Honor 8 Pro B320 Oreo ROM from above and save it on your device.

3) Now Boot your device into TWRP Recovery mode.

5) In TWRP first flash the update.zip file and once done without rebooting your device moves to the next step.

6) Now flash the update_full_DUK-L09_hw_normal.zip and update_data_full_public.zip files.

7) wait until the process finish.

8) Done! Reboot your device and enjoy.

This is the easiest way to Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo On Honor 8 Pro or Install EMUI 8.0on Honor 8 pro. If you have any questions comment below. Stay connected with us via FacebookTwitter, and Google Plus to read more such helpful posts.

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