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Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Huawei Mate 9 (8.0.0.321)

Good news for Mate 9 Users, Latest Android 8.0 Oreo update for Huawei Mate 9 is now available for download. The Mate 9 Oreo Update is rolling out 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 Mate 9 or want to Update Huawei Mate 9 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 Huawei Mate 9.

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 Mate 9 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 Huawei Mate 9.

Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Huawei Mate 9 (8.0.0.321)

Huawei Mate 9 Android 8.0 Oreo firmware update is available for both MHA-L29 and MHA-L09 variants. The update is rolling out via OTA and available for Europe and Asian users. EMUI 8.0 update for Mate 9 comes with a build number MHA-L29 8.0.0.321 (C432log). Download Huawei Mate 9 Android 8.0 Oreo Firmware from below to update Mate 9 to Android Oreo manually.

Firmware Information –

  • Device – Huawei Mate 9
  • Model – MHA-L29/MHA-L09
  • Android Version – 8.0
  • EMUI Version – 8.0
  • Firmware – B321
  • Build Number – MHA-L29 8.0.0.321 (C432log/C636log)
  • Region – Europe/Asia
  • Status – Official
  • Type – Full firmware image
  • Changes – Changelog

Note:-

  • This Firmware file is only for Huawei Mate 9 MHA-L29/MHA-L09. Don’t try this on any other device.
  • 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 Huawei Mate 9 Android 8.0 Oreo Firmware

1) Download 8.0.0.321 Oreo Update for Huawei Mate 9 MHA-L29 8.0.0.321 (C432log) (Europe) –

2) Download 8.0.0.321 Oreo Update for Huawei Mate 9 MHA-L29 8.0.0.321 (C636log) (Asia) –

3) Download Huawei Mate 9 8.0.0.321 Oreo Update MHA-L09 (Europe) –

How to Install Android 8.0 Oreo On Huawei Mate 9 (8.0.0.321) –

Method 1 – Update Mate 9 to Oreo using HWOTA Tool

1) Requirements for this method.

2) First download the HWOTA_MHA.zip from above and extract it on your PC or your device SD Card.

3) Now download all three update, data, and public files (make sure you rename the files as mentioned above) and copy them either in the external SDCard inside an HWOTA folder or in the PC in the C:\..\HWOTA\update folder.

4) Run the update.bat file as an administrator, It will ask you if you copied the files. Press any key to continue.

5) Now connect your device and Reboot into Bootloader mode using “Volume Down + Power” or just use “adb reboot bootloader” then press any key.

6) The above step will install TWRP in your device.

7) Now Disconnect USB Cable and turn off your device and use “Volume Up + Power” to enter TWRP.

8) Once you’re in TWRP mode, plug in the USB cable again and press the Enter key on your computer.

9) If your files are saved in the HWOTA folder on the SD card, type 1 and press ENTER and if files are saved in the HWOTA/Update folder on your PC, type 2 and press ENTER.

10) It’ll ask you the update type, again type 1 and press the Enter button twice.

11) Done! Above step will start the installation of files on your device

Method 2 – Update Mate 9 to EMUI 8.0 using HiSuite

1) First you need to download two files.

  • Download Huawei Updater 2.0 – Download
  • Download Huawei HiSuite Tool – Download

2) Run Huawei Updater, check the box “Custom ROM” and “Custom Port”

3) In Custom ROM enter the correct ROM version for flashing [for example: MHA-L29 8.0.0.321 (C432log)]

4) In Custom ROM enter correct ROM URL (For example: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1819/g1699/v100248/f1)

5) Now click on “Start” button and accept waiting alert messages.

6) Now connect your phone to HiSuite. Make sure device recognized by HiSuite and connected properly.

7) In HiSuite windows, open Settings –> General –> Custom Proxy and configure below changes –

  • Address: 127.0.0.1
  • Port: 41279

8) Go back to main HiSuite windows and click on “System update”

9) Press Update and wait for download firmware.

10) Your device will reboot and start upgrading.

This is the easiest way to Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo On Huawei Mate 9. If you have any questions comment below.

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6 Comments

  2. Romain Reply

    Hello Version one was working for me fine,everything uploaded from pc i just used trwp in read only mode, after 5 mintes Phone was resatrting in oreo and Bootloader was locked, the only thing i had do do manually is to close the oem in the devlopper menu Manny thx

  4. Justin Reply

    Hi All
    Sorry but i get this when i run the HWOTA Bat File

    bash.exe: warning: could not find /tmp, please create!
    /cygwin/bash: C:\Users\Plant_Craver\Desktop\MATE: No such file or directory

    • Justin Reply

      Sorry my bad it wasn’t seeing the directory properly, solved. OMG I love you guys , ANDROID 8 Installed with no hassles, Thanks a Million XD

  5. Shaik Nisar Ahmed Reply

    Does the 2 method ( through hi suite), will affect the warranty of the mobile. Waiting for the favorable reply.

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