In this post, we’ve compiled the latest collection of Huawei Mate 8 stock firmware for those seeking a reliable source for their device’s ROMs. Whether you’re looking to unbrick your phone, fix issues, or simply update to the latest firmware, this collection will be your go-to resource. The list has been sourced from XDA, with special thanks to Somboons for curating these ROMs. Our goal is to reach more users by sharing this comprehensive collection.
Please note that this post does not include OTA files for incremental updates. Instead, we’ve gathered the full ROM collections for the Huawei Mate 8. After flashing one of these stock ROMs, your device will be eligible to receive future updates via OTA. We’ll continue to update this post with every new ROM release for the Huawei Mate 8, so feel free to bookmark and revisit whenever you need the latest firmware for your device. Below, you’ll find a step-by-step guide on how to manually update your Huawei Mate 8 using our ROM collection.
Benefits of Flashing Stock Firmware on Huawei Mate 8:
- Unbrick Your Phone: Restore your Huawei Mate 8 from a bricked state by flashing the appropriate stock firmware.
- Fix Boot Loop Issues: Resolve persistent boot loop problems by reinstalling the stock ROM.
- Upgrade or Downgrade: Easily upgrade or downgrade your device’s firmware to any available version.
- Unroot and Fix Bugs: Unroot your phone and fix any bugs caused by previous customizations or mods.
- Improve Performance: Flashing the stock firmware can address lag, stutter, and other performance issues.
- Resolve Software Problems: Stock ROMs can help fix a variety of software-related issues.
- Restore Warranty: Reverting to stock firmware may help you regain your device’s warranty.
This guide aims to help you navigate through the process of updating your Huawei Mate 8 with ease, ensuring that your device runs smoothly and efficiently.
HERE IS THE FULL GUIDE ON HOW TO UPDATE HUAWEI MATE 8 MANUALLY
The List of Huawei Mate 8 Latest Firmware Collection
Build Number | OS | Region |
NXT-AL10C00B801 | 8.0 | China |
NXT-TL00C00B801 | 8.0 | China |
NXT-DL00C00B801 | 8.0 | China |
NXT-CL00C00B801 | 8.0 | China |
NXT-L29C432B583 | 7.0 | Europe |
NXT-L09C432B583 | 7.0 | Europe |
NXT-L09C432B582 | 7.0 | Europe |
NXT-L29C432B582 | 7.0 | Europe |
NXT-L09C688B582 | 7.0 | WOM-Chile |
NXT-L09AC212B120 | 7.0 | AT&T-Mexico |
NXT-L09C25B501 | 7.0 | Claro – Latin America |
NXT-L09C636
B580 Nougat Firmware – CLICK HERE (Asia)
NXT-L29C185
B520 Nougat Firmware – CLICK HERE
NXT-L09C185
B520 Nougat Firmware – CLICK HERE
Full Guide to Flash Huawei Firmware on Huawei Mate 8 Using Normal and Force Upgrade Methods
If you’re looking to flash the firmware on your Huawei Mate 8, follow this detailed guide. There are two methods to upgrade your device: the Normal Upgrade and the Force Upgrade. Each method serves different purposes, depending on the state of your device.
Pre-Requisites:
- This guide is only for Huawei users.
- Ensure you have a MicroSD card or sufficient internal memory space.
- A MicroSD card of 8GB or more is recommended. Preferably, use a card from Sandisk, Kingston, or Kingmax.
- Your device should have more than 30% battery life to complete the upgrade process.
- Backup all important data before proceeding with the upgrade, as the process may erase user data. Refer to our Complete Backup Guide for more details.
- Before flashing, unzip the
SDupdate_Package.tar.gz
file to extract theUPDATE.APP
file. Place this file in thedload
folder on your SD card. - Make sure you have the latest USB drivers installed on your PC.
- GetDroidTips is not responsible for any damage to your phone during or after following this guide. Proceed at your own risk.
Normal Upgrade
- Download the Update Package: Ensure you have the correct firmware package for your Huawei Mate 8.
- Optional: Format the MicroSD card for best results.
- Unzip the Update Package: Extract the contents of the
Update.zip
file. - Copy the dload Folder: Place the
dload
folder, which contains theUPDATE.APP
file, into the root directory of your MicroSD card. - Initiate the Upgrade:
- Open the dialer on your phone and enter:
*#*#2846579#*#*
. - Navigate to
ProjectMenu -> Software Upgrade -> SDCard Upgrade -> OK
. - Select the
UPDATE.APP
file from the root directory of your SD card.
- Open the dialer on your phone and enter:
- Wait for the Installation: The phone will display a progress bar as the installation proceeds.
- Automatic Reboot: Once the installation is complete, the phone will restart automatically.
- Flash the Data File (If Available):
- Delete the existing
UPDATE.APP
file from thedload
folder. - Extract and move the new
update_data_Xxxxx
file into thedload
folder. - Repeat steps 4-8 to flash the data file.
- Delete the existing
Force Upgrade
- Download the Update Package: Ensure you have the correct firmware package for your Huawei Mate 8.
- Optional: Format the MicroSD card for best results.
- Unzip the Update Package: Extract the contents of the
Update.zip
file. - Copy the dload Folder: Place the
dload
folder, which contains theUPDATE.APP
file, into the root directory of your MicroSD card. - Power Off Your Phone: Ensure your device is completely turned off.
- Enter Software Upgrade Mode:
- Press and hold the
VOLUME UP
,VOLUME DOWN
, andPOWER
buttons simultaneously. - Continue holding until the phone powers on and enters the Software Upgrade Mode.
- Press and hold the
- Automatic Reboot: Once the installation is complete, the phone will restart automatically.
- Flash the Data File (If Available): Follow the same steps as in the Normal Upgrade to update the data file.
Final Steps
After completing the firmware installation, go to Settings -> About phone -> Build number
to verify that the correct firmware version is installed.
By following this guide, you should have successfully flashed the stock firmware on your Huawei Mate 8. Whether you’re restoring a bricked device or updating to the latest software, this guide provides the necessary steps to get your device back in optimal condition.
Discussion
3 CommentsIt seems the link is broken for the Rom I was looking for NXT-L29C636B170
any help
Hello.
I’m trying to bring back to life my Huawei mate 8.
I went through a factory reset (still not understanding how did this happened).
I saw the ROM I need (NXT-L09C636B191) but I don’t know how to get it.
Can someone help me ?
Thank you in advance.
Il link del file Download Data File Zip file della versione NXT-L29C432B581 (Europe) è out.