Huawei P10 Lite WAS-LX1 / WAS-LX1A Firmware Flash File (Stock ROM)

This guide covers how to install the official firmware on the Huawei P10 Lite WAS-LX1 / WAS-LX1A. The phone launched in 2017 on Android 7.0 Nougat and was later updated to Android 8.0 Oreo, running on the HiSilicon Kirin 658 chipset. You can flash the firmware with the SD card dload method or the Huawei Multi-Download Tool, and both are covered below.

Why flash the stock ROM

Here is why it is worth downloading and keeping the Huawei P10 Lite WAS-LX1 / WAS-LX1A stock firmware on your PC.

• Unbrick a dead Huawei P10 Lite
• Repair the IMEI using the DB files from the stock ROM
• Remove malware or adware
• Fix a boot loop
• Fix “Unfortunately, the app has stopped” errors
• Fix network problems
• Patch the boot image to root with Magisk
• Unroot the phone
• Restore the phone to its factory state

Huawei P10 Lite WAS-LX1 / WAS-LX1A firmware flash files

Steps to install the Huawei P10 Lite WAS-LX1 / WAS-LX1A firmware

Once you have the firmware, follow the guide below. Follow the steps carefully.

Pre-requisites

• This firmware is only for the Huawei P10 Lite WAS-LX1 / WAS-LX1A. Do not flash it on another variant.
• Charge the phone to at least 50%.
• A PC or laptop with a USB cable.
• Take a full data backup of the phone first.
• Download the Huawei Multi-Download Tool and install it on your PC.
• Download the Huawei USB drivers on your PC.
• Also download the Huawei Handset Product Line Driver and install it.

Firmware installation guide

Here are two ways to flash the firmware on the Huawei P10 Lite WAS-LX1 / WAS-LX1A.

1. SD card dload method

• Create a folder called dload on your microSD card.
• Extract the downloaded firmware ZIP on your PC, then copy the UPDATE.APP file into the dload folder on the microSD card.
• Switch off the phone, then hold Vol Up + Vol Down + Power together for a few seconds until it starts updating.
• You will see Installing system update. Wait for it to finish, and the phone reboots automatically.

2. Flash with the Multi-Download Tool

1. Download and extract the Huawei Multi-Download Tool on your PC.
2. Download and install the Huawei Handset Product Line Driver and the Huawei USB drivers on your PC.
3. Run QPBLFBML01.exe to open the Huawei Multi-Download Tool.
4. You will see the XML firmware upload option.
5. Click the Browse button (the three-dot icon). It asks for a password.
6. Leave the password blank and click Set.
7. Select the .xml firmware file for your device and click Open.
8. Click Next.
9. On the progress page, connect the phone with a USB cable in Fastboot or Download mode.
10. Click Scan & Download to start flashing.
11. The tool detects the device and takes some time to install the firmware.
12. When it finishes, restart the phone.

Full Instruction Guide

FAQ

Will flashing the firmware erase my data?

Yes, flashing the firmware wipes the phone, so back up anything you want to keep first.

Which model is this firmware for?

Only the Huawei P10 Lite WAS-LX1 and WAS-LX1A. Use the download that matches your model and the Android version you want (Nougat or Oreo).

That covers how to flash the firmware on the Huawei P10 Lite WAS-LX1 / WAS-LX1A. If you run into any trouble, leave a comment below.