The Android device users are always unpredictable. Most of them always look forward to the release of a newer version of AndoridOS. When the rollout occurs and they start using a new version of AndroidOS, some of the users get dissatisfied. Same is the case with latest version Android 8.0 oreo. Although a majority of people are using and enjoying the bite of Oreo, other want to go back to Android Nougat OS. It is actually possible. In this post, we will tell you how to Downgrade Huawei Maimang 6 from Oreo to Nougat Android OS.
Android 8.0 Oreo is the latest iteration of Android Operating system. This is the 8th major version of the Android mobile operating system after the release of Android Nougat. The latest features of Android Oreo includes New app notifications, notification dots on app icons, picture-in-picture mode, Android Instant App compatibility, Auto-fill (like on Chrome), Better copy and paste, Faster Android behind the scenes, Better battery life with more advanced Doze mode, and more. Android Oreo is also abbreviated as Android O.
Huawei Maimang 6 is a dual SIM smartphone launched in September 2017. The phone comes with a 5.90-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 2160 pixels. It runs on 1.7GHz octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor and 4 GB of RAM. It comes with Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box. This device packs a 64 GB of expandable internal storage. Huawei Maimang 6 brings a 16-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 13-megapixel camera on the front.
In the below tutorial, you will learn how to downgrade Huawei Maimang 6 to Android Nougat from Android Oreo. The entire process is very simple to perform. Follow the below steps to rollback Huawei Maimang 6 to Android Nougat. We have provided the Nougat OS firmware and the data file which is required to move back to Android 7.0 Nougat.
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How To Downgrade Huawei Maimang 6 From Oreo To Nougat OS
Before moving to the steps of performing the downgrade, follow the below-mentioned pre-requisite
Pre-Requisite:
- This Method is only for Huawei Maimang 6 device users.
- Make sure to charge your phone for at least 70% or more.
- GetDroidTips is not responsible if you brick or damage to your phone while installing this Update.
- Make sure that you have latest USB drivers installed
- Download the firmware files necessary from below.
- Read the steps carefully before proceeding.
- Remember this process may erase your data, So backup your data (No Root Required)
- Take a full backup of your apps and then proceed.
Downloads
You have to download the Nougat firmware and data file package to downgrade Huawei Maimang 6. You can find the links for the same below.
Steps To Downgrade Huawei Maimang 6
Below are two methods to downgrade Huawei Maimang 6.
Method 1
- Extract the Downloaded ZIP file
- Create a folder dload in the root directory and move the update.app file in the dload folder.
- Navigate to the phone Settings -–>Update and Click on the menu button.
- Select Local update.
- Tap on Update.app file to start the installation process.
- Once the installation process completes reboot your Huawei Maimang 6.
Method 2
- Extract the Downloaded Nougat firmware Zip File
- Create a folder dload in the root directory and move the update.app file in the dload folder.
- Navigate to the phone Settings -–>Update and Click on the menu button.
- Press “Volume Up + Volume Down and Power Button” simultaneously.
- The Update installation will start automatically.
- Wait until update installation completes.
That’s all. Now you have successfully downgraded to Android Nougat on Huawei Maimang 6. If you have got some queries do let us know in the comment section below.
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