Finally wait is over ! Honor 9 STF-L09 Oreo update has been released for European region. Those users who didn’t received this upgrade through OTA can install it by following the guide given below. Phones with cust version C432 are only supported. Don’t try it on any other variant.

Oreo Changelog:

EMUI 8.0 not only brings you the latest version of Android (8.0), it’s also boosted with a lot of great features and improvements to make your device more intuitive, faster and safer. We highly recommend updating now.

Recommended level: ★★★★★

● Smarter

A new floating Navigation dock lets you perform frequently-used operations from anywhere on the screen. Newly added home screen shortcuts let you quickly access the app features you use most frequently. Simply touch and hold an app icon to display a shortcut menu.

● Faster

AI-based optimizations deliver greater stability, fluidity, and speed. The system boots faster, videos are more fluid, and images thumbnails load rapidly even in huge volumes.

● Safer

Enjoy enhanced protection for your system, privacy, and data with new updates to system security and PrivateSpace.

● Cooler

Take sweeping 3D panoramas, set 3D dynamic lock screen wallpapers, and discover new possibilities with a host of new features and settings.

Use Portrait mode to effortlessly capture glossy, celebrity-worthy portrait shots with stylish bokeh effects.

A new floating Navigation dock lets you perform frequently-used operations from anywhere on the screen. Newly added home screen shortcuts let you quickly access the app features you use most frequently. Simply touch and hold an app icon to display a shortcut menu. ● Faster AI-based optimizations deliver greater stability, fluidity, and speed. The system boots faster, videos are more fluid, and images thumbnails load rapidly even in huge volumes. ● Safer Enjoy enhanced protection for your system, privacy, and data with new updates to system security and PrivateSpace. ● Cooler Take sweeping 3D panoramas, set 3D dynamic lock screen wallpapers, and discover new possibilities with a host of new features and settings. Use Portrait mode to effortlessly capture glossy, celebrity-worthy portrait shots with stylish bokeh effects. ● Smart tips recommend you faster and smarter ways to operate your phone, appearing in specific usage scenarios and responding to your usage habits.

● The PrivateSpace menu has been optimized, making it easier to create a PrivateSpace on your device. Files can now be moved between the MainSpace and PrivateSpace with ease.

● Contacts and Email now let you sync the career details of your LinkedIn contacts.

● Settings has been redesigned for clearer and more intuitive organization.

● Gallery now features a recycle bin that retains deleted photos for up to 30 days. Accidentally deleted photos can be restored with a single touch.

● Phone Manager has been simplified to make managing your device easier. Standard cleanups are faster and deep cleanups more thorough.

● Your device can now connect to two different Bluetooth devices at the same time, such as a band and a car.

Firmware Information:

Android Version: 8.0

EMUI Version: 8.0

Build Number: STF-L09C432B360a (8.0.0.360a)



Supported Model: STF-L09C432 (Europe)

Update Type: Full OTA

Download Links:

Huawei Official Links:

Mirror Links:

Installation Guide:

You must have micro sd card with 5GB free space

Backup all important data from phone

Enable OEM unlock in developer options

Unlock bootloader of your phone ( How to unlock? )

) Download hwota7_update.zip from THIS LINK

Download Recovery file from THIS LINK

Rename ( update_full_STF-L09_hw_eu.zip to update_all_hw.zip )

to ) Rename ( update_data_full_public.zip to update_data_public.zip )

to ) Now make HWOTA7 folder on your sd card.

Copy 3 firmware files, hwota7_update.zip and STF_RECOVERY_NoCheck.img inside HWOTA7 folder

Download TWRP recovery from THIS LINK

Connect phone in fastboot mode

Extract TWRP zip file and run MAF32.exe then type ” fastboot flash recovery STF_twrp_Honor9.img ” and press enter.

Once TWRP flashed successfully , disconnect your phone from computer, and hold volume up and power to enter TWRP mode, keep holding untill TWRP screen appears.

Swipe to allow modifications

Tap on install and then tap select storage, choose sd card

You will see ” hwota7_update.zip ” select it and swipe to install.

Phone should reboot and start installation.

After successful upgrade enter recovery and wipe data/factory reset.

Done.

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