Q1. Why does a dload install stop at 5%?

Almost always a model or CUST mismatch; verify your phone’s exact model and Cxxx region, and use HiSuite for supported updates/rollbacks if you cannot find a matching dload.

Q2. Battery drain after EMUI 10/10.1/11 — fix?

Some P30/P30 Pro builds exhibited increased drain after EMUI 10/10.1; update to newer security patches, review background app usage, and consider reverting via HiSuite if a recent update triggered abnormal drain.

Q3. Camera won’t focus after recent updates — what helps?

Users report autofocus issues on later EMUI builds; try clearing camera cache, toggling AF in Pro mode, and if needed roll back to EMUI 10/11 via HiSuite to test whether it’s software rather than hardware.

Q4. 5 GHz Wi‑Fi not showing or hotspot not visible at 5 GHz?

Disable router “Band Steering,” use a common 5 GHz channel (e.g., 36), or set hotspot to 2.4 GHz if clients cannot see the 5 GHz SSID on some networks.

Huawei P30 (ELE-L29/L09/L04/AL00) Official EMUI 10/10.1/11 Firmware

Huawei P30 (model family ELE-L29/L09/L04/AL00) runs on the 7 nm HiSilicon Kirin 980 with Mali-G76 MP10 GPU, and these official EMUI 10/10.1/11 full packages can recover from boot loops, software corruption, and region-stuck OTAs when flashed correctly via the dload method or with HiSuite where applicable.

CRUCIAL WARNING: Match both the exact model (ELE-L29 vs ELE-L09 vs ELE-L04 vs ELE-AL00) and the CUST/region code in the build string (e.g., C431, C00, C461, C10) or the dload install may fail at 5% or soft-brick the device.

Bootloader unlocking is not officially provided for P30-era devices, so cross-variant conversions are unsafe without specialized service procedures and may be impossible for end users.

Labels like “ELLE‑L29” in some package names refer to the P30 “Elle” family and correspond to ELE‑L29 hardware; use ELE‑L29 builds that match your Cxxx code and market.

Prerequisites: Before You Begin

Click to open the essential checklist

Back up everything; Huawei’s official downgrade/rollback paths via HiSuite wipe user data during version changes.
Charge to at least 50% to avoid interruption during update and the required post-flash reboot cycle.
Have a known-good USB cable and, for dload, an exFAT microSD card or USB-OTG drive prepared for the update package.
Install Huawei HiSuite on Windows if you intend to update or roll back with the PC method instead of dload.

Huawei P30 Firmware Details

Device: Huawei P30 (ELE series).
Models covered: ELE‑L29 (Dual SIM global/EEA and other regions), ELE‑L09 (Single SIM EEA), ELE‑L04 (North America), ELE‑AL00 (China).
Chipset / GPU: HiSilicon Kirin 980, Mali‑G76 MP10.
Target EMUI versions: EMUI 10.0 / 10.1 / 11 depending on package.
Region/CUST mapping: C431 = EEA (EU open market), C00 = China, C461 = additional Europe markets, C10 = Russia/Europe per community maps; always match the Cxxx in your current build.
Flash method: Local “dload” three‑button install or HiSuite recovery/rollback for supported moves.

Required Tools & Downloads

Tool	Purpose	Link
Huawei HiSuite (Windows)	Backup, system recovery, update/rollback where supported.	Official Download
exFAT microSD or USB‑OTG	Holds dload update files for the three‑button method.	Preparation only

Huawei P30 Stock ROM / Firmware

Filename	Model	Region/CUST	EMUI	Notes	Size	Download
Huawei_P30_ELE-AL00_10.1.0.165_C00E165R2P11_Firmware_EMUI10.1.0_05015HHB_Dload.zip	ELE‑AL00	C00 (China)	10.1.0	Dload full package for China variant only.	4.92 GB	Download
Huawei_P30_ELE-L29_10.1.0.126_C461E4R1P3_HMT.zip	ELE‑L29	C461 (Europe other markets)	10.1.0	Service/full package; ensure C461 on device before flashing.	4.35 GB	Download
Huawei P30 ELE-L29 hw eea HLRCF ELLE-L29B 10.0.0.190(C431E22R2P5) Firmware EMUI10.0.0 05015TMS.zip	ELE‑L29	C431 (EEA)	10.0.0	“ELLE‑L29B” naming reflects P30 “Elle” family; hardware is ELE‑L29 EEA.	4.2 GB	Download
ELLE-L29_10.1.0.179_(C10E8R5P1)_Firmware_EMUI10.1.0_05015SYD.rar	ELE‑L29	C10 (Russia/Europe map)	10.1.0	Package name uses “ELLE‑L29” label; confirm your device shows C10 before use.	4.60 GB	Download
Huawei_P30_ELE-L09_10.0.0.186_C431E22R3P5_EMUI10.0.0_05015TJS_Dload.zip	ELE‑L09	C431 (EEA)	10.0.0	Dload full package for single‑SIM EEA variant.	4.16 GB	Download
P30 ELE-L04 11.0.0.138 [Sigma].rar	ELE‑L04	North America/LatAm family	11.0.0.138	Likely service package for use with professional tools; proceed only if already on the same CUST and understand risks.	4.2 GB	Download

Quick Flashing Guide (dload)

Extract the ZIP/RAR, then copy the dload contents (e.g., UPDATE.APP or full dload folder) from Huawei_P30_ELE-L09_10.0.0.186_C431E22R3P5_EMUI10.0.0_05015TJS_Dload.zip to a freshly formatted exFAT microSD card or USB‑OTG drive.
Power off the phone, insert the storage, then press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power until the update screen appears.
Wait for the progress bar to complete; do not disconnect or power off during verification and installation.
On first boot, complete setup; if moving between major EMUI versions, expect a data wipe and re‑optimize cycle.

Need a fully detailed Huawei flashing walkthrough with alternatives (HiSuite, eRecovery, rollback)? Read the main Huawei method guide linked below.

Full Tutorial: How to flash Huawei firmware (all methods)

Model/Region Matching Tips

Check Settings > About phone, and confirm both Model (e.g., ELE‑L29) and Build’s CUST code (e.g., C431); only flash packages with the same identifiers.
EEA users typically need C431 builds, China uses C00, certain Europe “others” devices use C461, and Russia maps to C10 in many package names.
North American ELE‑L04 devices follow different radio and regional configs; avoid EEA/China dloads on L04.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Why does a dload install stop at 5%?: Almost always a model or CUST mismatch; verify your phone’s exact model and Cxxx region, and use HiSuite for supported updates/rollbacks if you cannot find a matching dload.
Q2. Battery drain after EMUI 10/10.1/11 — fix?: Some P30/P30 Pro builds exhibited increased drain after EMUI 10/10.1; update to newer security patches, review background app usage, and consider reverting via HiSuite if a recent update triggered abnormal drain.
Q3. Camera won’t focus after recent updates — what helps?: Users report autofocus issues on later EMUI builds; try clearing camera cache, toggling AF in Pro mode, and if needed roll back to EMUI 10/11 via HiSuite to test whether it’s software rather than hardware.
Q4. 5 GHz Wi‑Fi not showing or hotspot not visible at 5 GHz?: Disable router “Band Steering,” use a common 5 GHz channel (e.g., 36), or set hotspot to 2.4 GHz if clients cannot see the 5 GHz SSID on some networks.