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Honor 8X Max Stock Firmware Archive (ARE-L22, ARE-AL00, ARE-AL10D, Ares-TL00)

The Honor 8X Max (model series ARE-*, factory codename Ares) is a large-format smartphone featuring an expansive 7.12-inch FHD+ waterdrop display and a massive 5000 mAh battery. The device was manufactured in two distinct hardware configurations: an energy-efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 edition (models ARE-AL00, ARE-L22) and a higher-tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 edition (models ARE-AL10, ARE-AL10D).

Firmware for the Honor 8X Max is delivered as official signed UPDATE.APP packages designed for installation via Huawei Dload mode (using a FAT32 microSD card or USB OTG drive).

Use the verified packages below according to your exact model number and regional cust branch.

Honor 8X Max
Brand
Honor
Codename
Ares / ARE-L22 / ARE-AL00 / ARE-AL10
Model Family
ARE-L22, ARE-L22HN, ARE-AL00, ARE-AL10, ARE-AL10D, Ares-TL00, Ares-L32
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (ARE-AL00, ARE-L22) / Snapdragon 660 (ARE-AL10, ARE-AL10D)
GPU
Adreno 509 (SD636) / Adreno 512 (SD660)
Display
7.12" IPS LCD, FHD+ 1080x2244 (18.7:9)
Battery
5000mAh (Quick Charge 18W)
Launch OS
Android 8.1.0 Oreo (EMUI 8.2)
Latest OS
Android 9.0 Pie (EMUI 9.1)
Firmware Type
Official stock firmware (Dload UPDATE.APP packages)
Flash Method
Huawei Dload (SD Card / USB OTG)

Download Firmware for Honor 8X Max

Honor_8X_Max_ARE-L22_HW_8.2.0.140_C636R1P1_Firmware_8.1.0_R1_EMUI8.2_05015MHJ.zip
Model
ARE-L22 / Ares-L22 (Snapdragon 636)
Region
Global / Asia-Pacific (C636)
Build
8.2.0.140(C636R1P1)
Android/OS
Android 8.1.0 (EMUI 8.2)
Method
Huawei Dload / SD Card
Size
2.99 GB
Patch Level
2019-02-15

Official factory Dload release for global model ARE-L22. Alternate mirror link included.

⬇️ Download (2 links)
via Google Drive via Google Drive
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Huawei_Honor_8X_Max_ARE-L22HN_Ares-L32_8.2.0.137_C10R1P1_EMUI8.2.zip
Model
ARE-L22HN / Ares-L32
Region
Russia / CIS (C10)
Build
8.2.0.137(C10R1P1)
Android/OS
Android 8.1.0 (EMUI 8.2)
Method
Huawei Dload / SD Card
Size
3.00 GB
Patch Level
2019-01-20

Official Dload firmware for Russia model ARE-L22HN / Ares-L32. MD5: 56d7320866d10e2fb6d10c8ea2776f23.

MD5: 56d7320866d10e2fb6d10c8ea2776f23

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Honor_8X_Max_ARE-L22HN_8.2.0.135_C185R1P1_Firmware_8.1.0_r1_EMUI8.2_05015QPE_Dload.zip
Model
ARE-L22HN / Ares-L32
Region
Middle East & Africa (C185)
Build
8.2.0.135(C185R1P1)
Android/OS
Android 8.1.0 (EMUI 8.2)
Method
Huawei Dload / SD Card
Size
2.84 GB
Patch Level
2018-12-10

Official factory Dload release for model ARE-L22HN on the C185 branch. Alternate mirror link included.

⬇️ Download (2 links)
via Google Drive via Google Drive
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Honor_8X_Max_Ares-AL10D_9.1.0.151_C00E151R2P5T8_Dload.zip
Model
ARE-AL10D / Ares-AL10D (Snapdragon 660)
Region
China All-Netcom (C00)
Build
9.1.0.151(C00E151R2P5T8)
Android/OS
Android 9.0 (EMUI 9.1)
Method
Huawei Dload / SD Card
Size
3.00 GB
Patch Level
2019-09-18

Official EMUI 9.1 upgrade release based on Android 9.0 Pie for Snapdragon 660 model ARE-AL10D.

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Honor_8X_Max_ARE-AL10D_8.2.0.152_C00R2P1_Dload.zip
Model
ARE-AL10D / Ares-AL10D (Snapdragon 660)
Region
China All-Netcom (C00)
Build
8.2.0.152(C00R2P1)
Android/OS
Android 8.1.0 (EMUI 8.2)
Method
Huawei Dload / SD Card
Size
3.00 GB
Patch Level
2019-03-12

Official factory Android 8.1 / EMUI 8.2 package for model ARE-AL10D.

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Huawei_Honor_8X_MAX_ARE-AL00_8.2.0.11_C00.zip
Model
ARE-AL00 (Snapdragon 636)
Region
China All-Netcom (C00)
Build
8.2.0.11(C00)
Android/OS
Android 8.1.0 (EMUI 8.2)
Method
Huawei Dload / SD Card
Size
5.70 GB
Patch Level
2018-09-28

Full factory stock Dload package for China Snapdragon 636 model ARE-AL00. MD5: e41f5285138ca35d3c14cfbc331c73a6. Alternate mirror link included.

MD5: e41f5285138ca35d3c14cfbc331c73a6

⬇️ Download (2 links)
via AFH via Google Drive
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Ares-TL00C 8.2.0.128(C01)_Firmware_8.1.0_r1_EMUI8.2_05015GVB.zip
Model
Ares-TL00 / ARE-TL00
Region
China Mobile (C01)
Build
8.2.0.128(C01)
Android/OS
Android 8.1.0 (EMUI 8.2)
Method
Huawei Dload / SD Card
Size
5.90 GB
Patch Level
2018-12-05

Full factory package 05015GVB for China Mobile model Ares-TL00. MD5: 811dd25db7024709b2a961632a1b9340.

MD5: 811dd25db7024709b2a961632a1b9340

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Flashing Overview for Honor 8X Max

  1. Verify your phone model number (ARE-L22, ARE-AL00, or ARE-AL10D) under Settings -> About Phone
  2. Format a microSD card or USB OTG flash drive as FAT32 with at least 8 GB storage
  3. Create a folder named "dload" in the root directory and copy the UPDATE.APP file inside
  4. Power off phone completely, hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power together until the EMUI update starts
  5. Wait for the progress wheel to complete and allow the device to reboot into Android
Expand preparation checklist for Honor 8X Max
  • Check your exact model number (e.g., ARE-L22, ARE-AL00, ARE-AL10D) under Settings -> About Phone or on the rear label.
  • Format a microSD card (or USB OTG flash drive) as FAT32 with at least 8 GB of storage.
  • Ensure the phone battery is charged to at least 50% before initiating the update.
  • Back up all personal files, photos, and messages, as full Dload installation wipes user storage.
  • Do not disconnect power or interrupt the phone while the EMUI verification wheel is rotating.

Compatibility & Bootloader Notes

Official Dload update packages require matching the regional cust code (C636 for Asia/Global, C185 for Middle East, C10 for Russia, and C00/C01 for China). Flashing signed Dload packages through stock EMUI recovery does not require an unlocked bootloader.

Ready to Flash This Firmware?

Full step-by-step instructions for Honor 8X Max, including prerequisites, error fixes, and screenshots, are on FlashGuideHub's Huawei UPDATE.APP guide.

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Can also be flashed via Huawei eRecovery: Open Huawei eRecovery Guide →

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