Crucial Warning: Confirm your model number before downloading. Flashing Chinese C00/C01 packages onto a global ARS-L22 (C636) will fail security checks in stock recovery. Always match your exact model and regional branch.
Download Firmware for Huawei Y Max
Huawei_Y_Max_ARS-L22_HW_8.2.0.146_C636R1P1_Firmware_EMUI8.2_05015MHJ_Dload.zip
Latest official stable Dload firmware for global model ARS-L22 (package 05015MHJ).
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_Y_Max_Ares-L22_HW_8.2.0.136_C636R1P1_8.1.0_R1_EMUI8.2_05015MHK_Dload.zip
Earlier official Dload maintenance release for global model ARS-L22 (package 05015MHK).
⬇️ Download via Google DriveHuawei_Y_Max_ARS-L22-BD_1.0.0.59_Board_Software_General_8.1.0_R1_EMUI8.2_05022MAH_HMT.zip
Official factory board software for ARS-L22. Restores corrupted partition tables and unbricks dead devices over Qualcomm 9008 mode.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveAres-AL00CHW 8.2.0.128(C00)_Firmware_8.1.0_r1_EMUI8.2_05015GVJ.zip
Full official stock Dload package 05015GVJ for China All-Netcom model Ares-AL00. MD5: 4b71218cf6b915785efb3c2dc6e009ae.
MD5: 4b71218cf6b915785efb3c2dc6e009ae
Ares-TL00CHW 8.2.0.152(C01R2P1)_Firmware_8.1.0_r1_EMUI8.2_05015GVK.zip.zip
Full official stock Dload package 05015GVK for China Mobile model Ares-TL00. MD5: ca5fa9ca6f4f04b9822fbc6349aba2b6.
MD5: ca5fa9ca6f4f04b9822fbc6349aba2b6
Flashing Overview for Huawei Y Max
- Verify your phone model number (ARS-L22, Ares-AL00, or Ares-TL00) before downloading
- For standard Dload updating: Format a microSD card or USB OTG drive as FAT32
- Create a folder named "dload" in the root directory and copy the UPDATE.APP file inside
- Power off phone, hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power together until EMUI update begins
- For hard-bricked phones: Use the ARS-L22 Board Software with Qualcomm 9008 drivers in HMT / QFIL
Expand preparation checklist for Huawei Y Max
- Check your model number (ARS-L22, Ares-AL00, or Ares-TL00) in Settings -> About Phone or on the rear phone label.
- For Dload updating: Use a FAT32-formatted microSD card or USB OTG drive with at least 8 GB of free space.
- For Board Software unbricking: Install Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers and Huawei Multi-Tool (HMT) on a Windows computer.
- Make sure your battery is charged to at least 50% before you begin.
- Back up all personal files, as both Dload full updates and factory board software will erase user storage.
Compatibility & Bootloader Notes
Standard Dload packages require matching your phone regional cust code (such as C636 for Asia/Global, C00 for China, or C01 for China Mobile). Official factory Board Software bypasses cust checks and repairs dead bootloaders via Qualcomm Emergency Download (EDL 9008) mode.
Ready to Flash This Firmware?
Full step-by-step instructions for Huawei Y Max, including prerequisites, error fixes, and screenshots, are on FlashGuideHub's Huawei UPDATE.APP guide.
Can also be flashed via QFIL: Open QFIL Guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
They are the exact same physical device based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 platform (internal codename Ares). Model ARS-L22 was released globally as the Huawei Y Max, while models Ares-AL00 and Ares-TL00 were released in China as the Huawei Enjoy Max.
No. Huawei enforces regional cust validation in stock recovery. Flashing across regional branches will fail with a "Software install failed" error. Only install C636 firmware on model ARS-L22.
Board Software (05022MAH) is strictly for devices that cannot boot into normal recovery, have wiped partition tables, or are stuck in Qualcomm Emergency Download (EDL 9008) mode. Standard working or bootlooping devices should use the Dload packages.
Yes. Full factory Dload packages flashed via the 3-button recovery combo perform a complete partition write and wipe internal user storage.