Crucial Warning: Huawei Kirin devices enforce strict regional software verification. You must match both the hardware model number (such as ANE-L21 vs ANE-LX1 vs ANE-AL00) and the regional Cust branch code (C432 Europe, C185 Middle East/Africa, C636 Asia-Pacific, C605 Latin America, C675 India, C00 China). Attempting to cross-flash an incompatible regional package through Dload will result in a Software install failed error.
Download Firmware for Huawei P20 Lite / Nova 3e
Huawei P20 Lite ( Nova 3e ) ANE-L21 ANE-L01 hw eu Anne-L01 9.1.0.370(C432E7R1P7T8) Firmware EMUI9.1.0 05014YXU.zip
Final official European EMUI 9.1 Dload package. Recommended choice for UK and European handsets on the C432 open branch.
⬇️ Download via AFHHuawei P20 Lite ANE-LX1 ANE-L21 hw eu HLRCF Anne-L21 9.1.0.246(C432E6R1P7T8) Firmware EMUI9.1.0 05014YXX.zip
Complete dual-model European release supporting both single-SIM ANE-LX1 and dual-SIM ANE-L21 hardware.
⬇️ Download via AFHHuawei P20 Lite ANE-LX1 ANE-L21 hw eu HLRCF Anne-L21 9.1.0.278(C432E6R1P7T8) Firmware EMUI9.1.0 05014YWN.zip
European C432 maintenance update package for ANE-LX1 and ANE-L21 devices.
⬇️ Download via AFHHuawei_P20_Lite_ANE-L21_9.1.0.132_C432E5R1P7T8_Firmware_9.0.0_R3_EMUI9.1.0_05014YWN_Dload.zip
Full stock European EMUI 9.1 upgrade release package for dual-SIM model ANE-L21.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveANE-LX1 ANE-L01 Anne-L01 8.0.0.153(C432) Firmware 8.0.0 r1 EMUI8.0 05014YWP.zip
Clean European Android 8.0 Oreo stock package for single-SIM models ANE-LX1 and ANE-L01.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_P20_Lite_Anne-L01_9.1.0.134_C109E3R1P3T8_Firmware_9.0.0_R3_EMUI9.1.0_05015ACL_Dload.zip
Operator-customized package for Orange Europe carrier handsets on C109 branch.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei P20 Lite ANE-L21 ANE-LX1 hw cea HLRCF Anne-L21 9.1.0.208(C461E6R1P6T8) Firmware 9.0.0 r3 EMUI9.1.0 05015ABG.zip
Regional Dload package for Caucasus, Central Asia, and Eastern European C461 handsets.
⬇️ Download via AFHANE-LX1 9.1.0.322(C185E4R1P8T8)_Firmware_EMUI9.1.0_05015AHX.zip
Latest EMUI 9.1 stock firmware for single-SIM ANE-LX1 on Middle East and Africa C185 branch.
⬇️ Download via AFHHuawei_P20_Lite_ANE-L22_C185_Dload.zip
Standard EMUI 8.0 Dload recovery archive for dual-SIM ANE-L22 on C185 regional branch.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveANE-LX2_ANE-L22_Anne-L22_8.0.0.146(ZAFC185)_hw_meafnaf_Firmware_8.0.0_r1_EMUI8.0_05015AJT.rar
Official Middle East and North Africa release for ANE-LX2 and ANE-L22 hardware variants.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveANE-LX2 ANE-L22 Anne-L22 8.0.0.145(ZAFC185) Firmware 8.0.0 r1 EMUI8.0 05015AJT.zip
Earlier EMUI 8.0 maintenance build for ANE-LX2 and ANE-L22 on C185 branch.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_Nova_3E_ANE-LX2_9.1.0.141_C636E3R1P5T8_Firmware_9.0.0_R3_EMUI9.1.0_05015AFJ_Dload.zip
Official Asia-Pacific regional Dload package for model ANE-LX2.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_Nova_3E_ANE-L22_9.1.0.141_C636E3R1P5T8_Firmware_9.0.0_R3_EMUI9.1.0_05015AFJ_Dload.zip
Official Asia-Pacific regional Dload package for dual-SIM model ANE-L22.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_Nova_3E_ANE-L42_9.1.0.141_C636E3R1P5T8_Firmware_9.0.0_R3_EMUI9.1.0_05015AFJ_Dload.zip
Official Asia-Pacific regional Dload package for variant ANE-L42.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_P20_Lite_ANE-L42_8.0.0.103_C636_Firmware_Android8.0.0_EMUI8.0.0_05015CXA_Dload.zip
Initial Android 8.0 Oreo stock package for ANE-L42 on Asia-Pacific C636 branch.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveUPGRADE ANE-LX3 9.1.0.138 C605.rar
Full EMUI 9.1 upgrade release for Latin American single-SIM variant ANE-LX3 on C605 branch.
⬇️ Download via AFHAnne-L23 9.1.0.142(C605E3R1P3T8)_Firmware_9.0.0_r3_EMUI9.1.0_05015BAF.zip
Full stock EMUI 9.1 package for Latin American dual-SIM model Anne-L23 on C605 branch.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveANE-LX3 ANE-L23 Anne-L23 8.0.0.148(C605) Firmware 8.0.0 r1 EMUI8.0 05015BAF.zip
Full stock Oreo package for open-market Latin American ANE-LX3 and ANE-L23 devices.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveANE-LX3_ANE-L03_Anne-L03_8.0.0.152(C25CUSTC25D1)_claro_la_Firmware_8.0.0_r1_EMUI8.0_05015BEM.rar
Carrier package tailored for Claro Latin America handsets on C25 customization branch.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_P20_Lite_ANE-AL00_9.1.0.331_C675E9R1P3T8_EMUI9.1.0_05015CDW_Dload.zip
Latest official EMUI 9.1 Dload package for the Indian market ANE-AL00 variant.
⬇️ Download via MediaFireHuawei_P20_Lite_ANE-AL00_9.1.0.314_C675E9R1P3T8_EMUI9.1.0_05015CDW_Dload.zip
Official EMUI 9.1 maintenance package for Indian release ANE-AL00 on C675 branch.
⬇️ Download via MediaFireANE-AL00_Anne-AL00I_9.1.0.112(C675E5R1P3T8)_hw_in_Firmware_9.0.0_r3_EMUI9.0.1_05015CDW.rar
Initial EMUI 9.0.1 firmware package for Indian variants ANE-AL00 and ANE-AL00I.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_P20_Lite_ANE-AL00I_8.0.0.168_C675CUSTC675D1_8.0.0_R1_EMUI8.0_05015CDW_Dload.zip
Stock Android 8.0 Oreo Dload archive for Indian variant ANE-AL00I.
⬇️ Download (2 links)
Anne-L22J_ANE-LX2J_9.1.0.150(C719E10R1P6)_kddi_jp_Firmware_Android_9.0.0_EMUI_9.1.0_E10R1P6.rar
Full stock firmware package for Japanese KDDI models Anne-L22J and ANE-LX2J on C719 branch.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_P20_Lite_ANE-L22J_9.1.0.150_C719_Firmware_Android_9.0.0_EMUI_9.1.0_E10R1P6_OTA.zip
Full system OTA update package for Japanese dual-SIM model ANE-L22J.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_P20_Lite_ANE-LX2J_9.1.0.150_C719_Firmware_Android_9.0.0_EMUI_9.1.0_E10R1P6_OTA.zip
Full system OTA update archive for Japanese single-SIM model ANE-LX2J.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveNova3e_ANE-AL00_EMUI9.0_9.0.1.103.zip
Official EMUI 9.0 update for China All-Netcom edition Nova 3e ANE-AL00.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_Nova_3E_ANE-AL00_8.0.0.115D_C00_Firmware_Android_8.0_EMUI_8.0_05015AFC_Dload.zip
Factory stock Oreo Dload firmware for China All-Netcom model ANE-AL00 on C00 branch.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveANE-AL00 Anne-AL00 8.0.0.166(C807)_Firmware_8.0.0_r1_EMUI8.0_05015GEN.zip
Dedicated China Telecom carrier package for model ANE-AL00 on C807 branch.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_P20_Lite_ANE-BD_1.0.0.39_Board_Software_Android_8.0_EMUI_8.0_05022JKP_HMT.zip
Universal factory service board software for recovering hard-bricked ANE devices via hardware test point.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_P20_Lite_ANE-LX1_1.0.0.39_Board_Software_Android_8.0_EMUI_8.0_05022JKP_HMT.zip
Dedicated factory board repair software for single-SIM European and global ANE-LX1 motherboards.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_P20_Lite_ANE-L01_1.0.0.34_Board_Software_General_Android_8.0_EMUI_8.0_05022JKP_HMT.zip
Factory board repair software for single-SIM European ANE-L01 hardware revisions.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_P20_Lite_ANE-LX2_1.0.0.53_9.0.0_R3_EMUI9.0.1_05022QHD_HMT.zip
Factory service board software based on EMUI 9.0.1 baseline for Asian ANE-LX2 boards.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_P20_Lite_ANE-TL00-BD_1.0.0.40_Board_Software_General_8.0.0_R1_EMUI8.0_05022JKP_HMT.zip
Factory board repair software for China Mobile variant ANE-TL00 motherboards.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveFlashing Overview for Huawei P20 Lite / Nova 3e
- Identify your exact model code (ANE-L21, ANE-LX1, ANE-LX2, etc.) and regional branch code (C432, C185, C636, etc.)
- Download the matching official Dload firmware archive from the catalog above
- Extract the archive and copy the UPDATE.APP file into a folder named "dload" on a FAT32 microSD card or OTG drive
- Power off the device, insert the card, and hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power together until the EMUI update starts
- Wait for the progress circle to reach 100% and allow the phone to reboot automatically into Android
Expand preparation checklist for Huawei P20 Lite / Nova 3e
- Check the exact model number and regional build number printed in Settings > About Phone, on the SIM card tray, or in EMUI Recovery mode.
- Verify that your microSD card or USB OTG flash drive has at least 8 GB of storage space and is formatted with the FAT32 file system.
- Extract the downloaded archive completely on your computer. Ensure that the UPDATE.APP file is placed inside a directory named exactly dload on the root of your memory card.
- Back up all personal files, media, and accounts before beginning, as full stock firmware flashing wipes internal storage.
- Make sure the handset battery has at least 50% charge to prevent unexpected shutdown during partition writing.
- For hard-bricked devices with no screen display, use the matched Board Software package alongside the test point pinout to restore the bootloader partitions.
Compatibility & Bootloader Notes
Standard consumer packages install via Huawei Dload (SD card or USB OTG) without unlocking the bootloader. Board Software packages require hardware test point connection using Huawei IDT or supported service boxes.
Ready to Flash This Firmware?
Full step-by-step instructions for Huawei P20 Lite / Nova 3e, including prerequisites, error fixes, and screenshots, are on FlashGuideHub's Huawei UPDATE.APP guide.
Can also be flashed via Huawei eRecovery: Open Huawei eRecovery Guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard Dload packages contain signed consumer updates intended for functioning phones using an SD card. Board Software (identified by 05022JKP or 05022QHD component codes) is factory-level unbricking software. It is flashed via computer using hardware test points when the bootloader is corrupt and the device does not respond to button combinations.
No. Huawei enforces regional Cust verification on the Kirin 659 chipset. If the regional identifier does not match your phone's internal oeminfo partition, the stock recovery will reject the package and stop with a "Software install failed" error.
All three are European/global hardware variants: ANE-L21 is the Dual-SIM model with NFC, ANE-LX1 is the Single-SIM model with NFC, and ANE-L01 is an alternate European Single-SIM revision. Although they share the same Kirin 659 board architecture, using firmware matched to your exact SIM layout prevents radio configuration errors.
They are the exact same physical phone hardware. Huawei marketed the device as Nova 3e in China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia, while branding it as P20 Lite in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Both share the Anne / ANE board codename.
Yes. Format the USB drive as FAT32, create a folder named "dload" at the root, place the UPDATE.APP file inside, and connect the drive using a USB Type-C OTG adapter. The 3-button installation combo works seamlessly over USB OTG.
Yes. Installing a full stock Dload package completely rewrites the boot, recovery, system, vendor, and cust partitions back to factory status, restoring stock EMUI recovery and removing root permissions or custom modifications.