Quick question: Does firmware version REALLY matter when it comes to updating to MM? According to carbontesla.com, to install the B511 version of MM, the description says that you need to be running the B326 version of Lollipop. I've got the B329 version, and from my google attempts, it seems that I might need to downgrade back to kit kat first, then upgrade to HB326 and finally B511. Can anyone confirm if this is true? Not sure if there's a chance of bricking my phone if I use the wrong version ...
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I've got the L09 witn B329, so hopefully the update goes without a hitch.
Piesang
Executive Member
Got my wife a Mate 7. Currently running 4.1.1
Isnt there any OTA for the phone?
Isnt there any OTA for the phone?
There is no OTA to Lollipop. Ya gotta download and update locally.
Piesang
Executive Member
Do you have a local link maybe?
kyton
Expert Member
Wife has a Mate 7, still on orignal 4.4.2 from MTN. I see this is on the Huawei ZA site
http://consumer.huawei.com/za/suppo...=Mobile Phones&key1=Smartphones&key2=Jazz-L09
Do i just update over current firmware or does on have to go to 5.1.1 first?
http://consumer.huawei.com/za/suppo...=Mobile Phones&key1=Smartphones&key2=Jazz-L09
Do i just update over current firmware or does on have to go to 5.1.1 first?
Instructions should be in the zip file if previous updates are required. Q
kyton
Expert Member
No instructions in the zip file.
Piesang
Executive Member
My wife's Mate 7 is still on 4.4.2
I want to flash newer firmware. What did you use?
I want to flash newer firmware. What did you use?
Piesang
Executive Member
I got this info from Huawei yesterday.
Please open on below link to get the software update for Huawei Mate 7 Android 6.0:
http://consumer.huawei.com/za/support/index.htm
On the search bar please type the model code of the phone
Please download the firmware version written:
"MT7-L09C185B514 dual and single sim Android 6.0"
when doing a software upgrade:
You will need to backup all the data you have on the phone memory.
You must have an empty memory card
Download the update from the link provided, unzip the folder and send it to your memory card
Switch off the phone
Insert the memory card on your phone
Press and hold the power button ,volume up and volume down buttons for 15 seconds until you see an android menu
Use the volume down button to scroll then select “Update from SD” then select by using the power button.
Best Regards,
For some reason it just doesn't work.
I've downloaded the firmware from the link as provided in the email I received from you.
When I unzip the file, do I copy the folder MT7-LO9..... to the memory card or do I copy the
"Software" folder to the memory card?
I've tried both ways and both times I get
"Software install failed"
"Shutdown system now"
It also says: "There is no Update App"
No problem. I got it sorted out.
Please open on below link to get the software update for Huawei Mate 7 Android 6.0:
http://consumer.huawei.com/za/support/index.htm
On the search bar please type the model code of the phone
Please download the firmware version written:
"MT7-L09C185B514 dual and single sim Android 6.0"
when doing a software upgrade:
You will need to backup all the data you have on the phone memory.
You must have an empty memory card
Download the update from the link provided, unzip the folder and send it to your memory card
Switch off the phone
Insert the memory card on your phone
Press and hold the power button ,volume up and volume down buttons for 15 seconds until you see an android menu
Use the volume down button to scroll then select “Update from SD” then select by using the power button.
Best Regards,
For some reason it just doesn't work.
I've downloaded the firmware from the link as provided in the email I received from you.
When I unzip the file, do I copy the folder MT7-LO9..... to the memory card or do I copy the
"Software" folder to the memory card?
I've tried both ways and both times I get
"Software install failed"
"Shutdown system now"
It also says: "There is no Update App"
No problem. I got it sorted out.
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How?
Piesang
Executive Member
That's howI downloaded the B514 update, extracted and copied the dload folder into the root of my sd card, and updated through settings. Absolutely no issues, and now finally have MM on my Mate 7
Icemanbrfc
Honorary Master
I have OreoI downloaded the B514 update, extracted and copied the dload folder into the root of my sd card, and updated through settings. Absolutely no issues, and now finally have MM on my Mate 7
