Huawei P20 and P20 Pro devices come with Oreo 8.1 version as a default version. After a Long time, Huawei released Pie 9.0 Update with a lot of features. EMUI 9 version is well optimized for Both devices. You can easily update using your default Automatic OTA Update. If you can’t update, You can use the dload method. If you have rooted the device or using Custom OS or you Bricked your device, You can restore your device using this Stock Firmware Flashtool Method. The flash tool method requires PC Support.
Pie 9.0 Firmware Flash- Huawei P20/P20 Pro
Official OTA Method
If you want to update a security patch to the current month. Don’t go for manual method. Before that method, try this OTA Method.
The process is straightforward and straightforward;
Go to your device setting menu and scroll down to the bottom
Tap on “Software Update”
You may have to refresh the page to start the OTA upgrade process.
Manual Method – Huawei P20 and P20 Pro
Download Firmware
Huawei P20
Huawei P20 Pro
Note
- Check Your Device Mobile No. If you flash Different model number, you will lose some features based on your region.
- Battery Percentage Above 50.
- Backup Your Device.
Using Update.zip Method
- Download Firmware For Huawei P20 Pie 9.0 Firmware.
- Create the folder dload in the Root Storage of your Mobile (Internal Memory).
- Copy the Downloaded Firmware files-update.zip to the Folder dload.
- Now go to your mobile Settings->Update.
- Select Local Update.
- It Will Show Update.zip file in your Mobile.
- Choose update.zip file.
- Wait for the process to Complete.
- After the Process completion, your Mobile is now updated to the latest Android version.
- If you copied firmware in your SD Card, Go to Dialpad Dial *#*#2846579#*#* >>> ProjectMenu >>> Software Upgrade >>> SDCard Upgrade >>> OK
Using EMUI Flashtool Method
- If you can’t update using the above simple method, you can use the below method. This method requires PC usage.
Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock; you’ll find these options at Settings >>> Developer options. If you didn’t see the developer options on your settings menu, then go to about >>> build number; click on the “Build Number” row for about ten times constantly to activate “Developer Option” on your device.
- Download Huawei USB driver and install it in your PC.
- We are using third party software flashing. Download EMUI Flashtool and install this also in your PC.
- Download Firmware For Huawei P20/P20 Pro from firmware links and copy it into your PC.
- Switch off your Mobile. Enter into Fastboot mode->Volume Down Button and Connect Your Mobile To PC via USB Cable.
- After Warning Screen Logo Appear, Release all keys.
- Launch Flashtool Application.
- Copy your downloaded update.zip file into ZIPS Here folder.
- Rename update.zip file into update_all_hw.zip.
- Now Press any key and follow On screen Instructions. After the process complete, your device will reboot to the standard OS.
- You can Check the Firmware Details->Settings->About->Version.
Huawei Pie 9.0 EMUI 9 Features
This firmware update updates your mobile to EMUI 9 with a lot of upgrade features compared with old EMUI Version.
Performance
- The EMUI 9.0 optimizes your mobile operations with AI prediction technology. You can expect response speed by 25.8%.
- Application startup Speed/Response is shortened by 102 ms, and overall system response is increased by 12.9%.
Spotlight Reel
- New Video editing app added in your device, now you can edit not only photos, but you can edit videos also.
HiVision
- Like Google assistant, It can measure Food calories, Translate and More.
Wireless Projecting
- Using this feature, you can project your Ideas to Big Screen; the extra functionality is you can hide calls and Messages in Big Screen.
Huawei Share
- Printing cloud and other devices collaboration are added.
New Gesture Navigation
- As you already know, the Pie 9.0 Special Gesture features added.
Password Vault
- Like Lastpass and Dashlane, Inbuilt Password Manager added in new EMUI Version.
Wrap Up
Selecting correct firmware is the Major step in this process. If you follow all steps correctly, you can quickly flash firmware in your Huawei P20/P20 Pro. Always prefer Automatic OTA and update.zip method. If you have rooted the device or using a Custom OS Choose a flash method. If you face any problem or if you need any additional mirrors comment below.
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Hi, can you tell me if using the “EMUI Flashtool Method” with TWRP as recovery will cause an issue?.
I would ideally like to reset the phone back to factory defaults with the 9.0 EMUI rom, including wiping TWRP and installing stock Huawei Recovery.
Nope. It will remove TWRP and return your mobile to Stock ROM.
Hi,
I have p20 eml-al00.
I can’t update the firmware or rom because the bootloader is locked.
i get:
Unlocking Bootloader…
FAILED (remote: ‘check password failed!’)
Finished. Total time: 0.014s
Any tool to unloack the bootloader?
10x
If you have an official version, Try the software update. Latest Update brings OEM Unlock option. DId you use Custom ROM? Or Rooted Mobile?
O meu esta sem a play story Modelo p20 eml-al00 posso instalar a rom EML-L29 para aparecer a play story?
Sim, você pode atualizar seu modelo de compatibilidade.
Hi.
I have p20 pro
no still update through OTA
Currently emui 8.1 need update to emui 9 pie
base number clt-l29 8.1.0.112d(EUC652)
Kindly which officially emui 9 firmware.
need help
Try CLT-L29. Take Complete backup before flash.
SEVERAL TIME TRIED IT
NOTHING HAPPENED.
EMUI SOFTWARE INSTALLED @ BOOTING
Did you use Update.zip method or Flashtool method?
I did use update.zip through Dload Method
Hola, y con la rom stock instalada en el equipo, ¿se podría recibir actualizaciones de la misma compañía Huawei?.
Por eso sugerimos el método interno. Sí, esto es stock ROM. Entonces, después del flash, recibirás actualizaciones de Huawei.
Hi folks,
I have another CLT-AL00 (CN) mobile, and I would like to rebrand to CLT-L29 (EU). I don’t think so is as simple as installing the CLT-L29 update version. Besides, the bootloader must be locked.
I am looking to install an official Stock version.
Yes. You need an unlocked bootloader for your process.
Hi, I hard reset my Huawei P20 Pro and now for locked out with my old Google Account. How can I bypass the Google login screen, or how do I remove forgotten pin password? Thanks very much!
Boot into Stock Recovery and Wipe user data. It will delete your whole storage. If you can’t find other solutions, It should be your final try.
Hola, se como podría desbloquear el bootloader del p20 pro. En huewei ya no tiene la página de solicitud. Lo quize comprar por otros medios y no existe aún para éste modelo.
amigo este metodo lo puedo hacer en un mate 10 pro de operador y ponerle una rom libre siempre del mismo mate 10 pro o quedaria brikeado mi cel es que mi cel es compañia claro y quisiera que tuviese la rom libre de operador espero que me puedas ayudar amigo y gracias
Estos son Global ROM. Pero debe tener una versión desbloqueada para usar esta ROM. No portador bloqueado.
Hello, when using the EMUI Flashtool Method, I get the message “Missing ZIP files,” maybe do you know how to correct it.
Thanks.
Copy the firmware file to the “ZIPS-Here” folder after extracting the flash tool files.
Hi
I have an RNE-L23 but always reboot. May have the android 9.1 EMUI 9 or EMUI 11?
Your mobile is Mate 10 Lite. This post is for P20 variants.
Se puede sin bootloader desbloqueado?
Huawei desbloquea el cargador de arranque restringido. Actualmente no podemos. Prueba con el método update.zip.