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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 the UPDATE.APP file. Place this file in the dload 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

1. Download the Update Package: Ensure you have the correct firmware package for your Huawei Mate 8.
2. Optional: Format the MicroSD card for best results.
3. Unzip the Update Package: Extract the contents of the Update.zip file.
4. Copy the dload Folder: Place the dload folder, which contains the UPDATE.APP file, into the root directory of your MicroSD card.
5. 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.
6. Wait for the Installation: The phone will display a progress bar as the installation proceeds.
7. Automatic Reboot: Once the installation is complete, the phone will restart automatically.
8. Flash the Data File (If Available):
   • Delete the existing UPDATE.APP file from the dload folder.
   • Extract and move the new update_data_Xxxxx file into the dload folder.
   • Repeat steps 4-8 to flash the data file.

Force Upgrade

1. Download the Update Package: Ensure you have the correct firmware package for your Huawei Mate 8.
2. Optional: Format the MicroSD card for best results.
3. Unzip the Update Package: Extract the contents of the Update.zip file.
4. Copy the dload Folder: Place the dload folder, which contains the UPDATE.APP file, into the root directory of your MicroSD card.
5. Power Off Your Phone: Ensure your device is completely turned off.
6. Enter Software Upgrade Mode:
   • Press and hold the VOLUME UP, VOLUME DOWN, and POWER buttons simultaneously.
   • Continue holding until the phone powers on and enters the Software Upgrade Mode.
7. Automatic Reboot: Once the installation is complete, the phone will restart automatically.
8. 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.