On this page, we will guide you on how to install the official firmware flash file on your Huawei MediaPad M5 SHT-AL09, SHT-W09. Well, the device runs out of the box with the Android 8.1 Oreo update. It is powered by the Kirin 960s processor.
To install the firmware flash file on Huawei MediaPad M5 SHT-AL09, SHT-W09, you need to download the software called the Huawei Flash tool. This method is simple and easy.
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Huawei MediaPad M5 Device Overview:
Huawei MediaPad M5 features an 8.4-inches display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. The tablet is powered by an Octa-core and HiSilicon Kirin 960s processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 32/64/128GB internal memory which can also be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card. The camera on the Huawei MediaPad M5 comes with a 13 MP rear camera with phase detection autofocus, LED flash, and 8MP front shooting camera.
Huawei MediaPad M5 runs on Android 8.0 Oreo and a Non-removable Li-Po 5100 mAh battery with Fast battery charging. It also has a fingerprint sensor in the front. The handset supports a dual sim with 4G on both slots. It comes with connectivity options such as Bluetooth, Wifi, USB OTG, FM, 3G, and 4G.
Stock ROM and its importance in Smartphones
Stock ROM is the operating system that comes pre-built when you buy the device from a retailer. Usually when a person needs to customize his device with custom ROMs and other modifications he opts to move on from the stock firmware. However, when things go wrong during any modification, reverting back to the stock ROM is the only option that can solve this issue.
By installing a stock ROM you can solve the issue of boot loop, device bricking. Besides, you can perform a system OS upgrade or downgrade as per your choice.
The Advantage Of Stock Firmware
- Flash Stock To Unbrick your Huawei MediaPad M5
- Flash Stock ROM to Fix the Bootloop problem
- Upgrade and Downgrade Huawei MediaPad M5
- Unroot or Fix Bugs on your phone
- To fix the lag or stutter on Huawei MediaPad M5
- By flashing Stock ROM, you can solve software problems.
- Revert back to stock to gain your warranty.
Steps to Flash Firmware File on Huawei MediaPad M5
Now, before we get straight to the installation guide, make sure to follow the prerequisites section below and make sure you download the flash tools and drivers on your PC.
Pre-Requisites
- The stock firmware provided here is for Huawei MediaPad M5 (SHT-AL09, SHT-W09). Do not flash it on any other phone.
- We recommend having at least a 50% charge on your device before installing the firmware.
- A PC or Laptop.
- Make sure to take a backup of your device data. You can back up your phone Without Root.
- Alternatively, if you have TWRP Recovery installed on your device, you can create Nandroid Backup through TWRP Recovery.
- Download Huawei Multi-Download Tool on your PC and install it.
- Download Huawei USB Drivers on your PC
- You will also require to Download Huawei Handset Product Line Driver and install it.
Disclaimer
Stock Firmware Information
- Device Supported: Huawei MediaPad M5
- Model: SHT-AL09, SHT-W09
- Android OS: 8.1 Oreo, Later upgraded to 9.0 Pie
- User interface (UI): EMUI 8.1 / 9.1
- Processor: Kirin 960s
- File: Software Update
- Gapps File: Included
Now, grab the stock firmware for the Huawei MediaPad M5 from the link below.
Download Flash Files
- Flash File Name: Schubert-AL09A SHT-AL09 9.1.0.332(C432E5R1P3T8)
- OS: Android 9.0 | EMUI 9.1
- File Size: 3.7 GB
- Download Link: Click Here
- Flash File Name: SHT-W09 Schubert-W09A 9.1.0.330(C432E3R1P2T8)
- OS: Android 9.0 | EMUI 9.1
- File Size: 3.7 GB
- Download Link: Click Here
Upgrade using OTG Adapter or OTG Cable+USB Memory
- Download the dload firmware from the above link, extract it and copy the same to your USB memory stick. Make sure it is formatted as exFat or NTFS.
- Factory reset your device from the Settings option (optional). Once done, power it off.
- Now connect the memory stick using an OTG cable to your device. Make sure it has all the extracted files from the dload firmware.
- Press the Power button and as it vibrates and shows the Huawei+Android logo, presses the Power button three times. Doing so will make your device reboot to eRecovery mode.
- In that menu, select Update Mode, then select the Memory card/OTG update mode. The update will now start.
So these were the steps to install the stock dload firmware on Huawei MediaPad M5 using the memory stick. Let’s now have a look at how the same could be done via NM Card.
Install Dload Firmware using Huawei NM Card
- Extract the stock firmware and place the three extracted files on the Huawei NM Card.
- Factory reset your device (optional) and then power off your device.
- Press the Power button and as it vibrates, it will show the Huawei+Android logo. In this instance, press the Power button 3 times. This takes you to the eRecovery mode.
- Select Update mode from the menu and select Memory Card/OTG Update mode. The update will then start.
However, if you wish to carry out the update from the system itself, then follow the instructions mentioned in the next section below.
Update from System
- Extract the dload stock firmware of Huawei MediaPad M5 and transfer the three extracted files to the Huawei NM Card or to the memory stick.
- Now head over to the dialer and enter *#*#2846579#*#*. From the menu that appears, select the Software Update option.
- After that, select the Memory Card Upgrade. The system will now read files from the inserted SD card/USB storage or NM Card and will subsequently flash the file.
- When the installation is complete, you could safely remove the OTG.
If the above methods, don’t work on your device, you can try the next two methods.
SD Card Update Method
- Create a new folder called dload on your MicroSD card.
- Extract the downloaded firmware zip file on PC > Copy the UPDATE.APP file into the dload folder on your MicroSD card.
- Switch off your handset > Long-press Vol Up + Vol Down + Power key together for a few seconds until the fastboot mode appears.
- You’ll see ‘Installing system update’ > Wait for a while > Your device will automatically reboot after flashing.
Manually Flash Stock ROM
- First of all, Download and extract the Huawei smartphone Multi Download Tool on your computer.
- Now, Download and Install the Huawei Handset Product Line Driver and Huawei USB Driver your PC.
- Launch the QPBLFBML01.exe file to open the Huawei Multi-Download Tool.
- Next, you will see the XML firmware file upload option.
- Click on the Browse button (three-dot icon) and it will ask for the password.
- Don’t put anything, just leave it blank and click on the Set button.
- Now, select the .xml firmware file for your device and click on Open.
- Then click on the Next button.
- You will see the installation progress page. Connect your device via a USB cable with the Fastboot or Download Mode.
- Next, click on the Scan&Download button to start flashing the stock firmware.
- It will automatically detect the Fastboot device and will take some time to install it.
- Once flashing is done, restart your device.
So, that’s all about how to flash the firmware file on Huawei MediaPad M5 SHT-AL09, SHT-W09. We hope this tutorial was useful to you. If you find any difficulties or have any doubts, do let us know.