The Huawei P9 EVA-family (EVA-L09, L19, L29, AL10, TL00, CL00, DL00, and more) was released in 2016–2017 with a flagship-grade HiSilicon Kirin 955 chipset, EMUI 4.1/5.0/8.0, and Leica twin cameras. Global and Chinese models differ in modem bands, partition layout, and security settings. Flashing the correct firmware from the tables below can restore soft-bricked devices, unfreeze bootlooped P9s, and even recover hardware after failed OTA upgrades or region conversion mishaps—but only if the right file and method is chosen for each variant.
CRUCIAL WARNING:
- P9 EVA-series firmware is region, model, and build-specific. Flashing mismatched CUST, region, or variant (e.g., flashing Chinese AL10 ROM onto European L09) causes bricked modem, dead fingerprint sensor, or locked bootloader beyond recovery.
- Board software packages are for deep unbrick and NAND repair only. They overwrite IMEI/NV partitions—use only if standard flashing methods fail; risk of losing hardware IDs is high.
- If flashing fails at 5%, your firmware build and device internal info (ProjectMenu) do not match—update will abort and no damage occurs, but device will stay in its current state.
- Flashing between Android 6.0/7.0/8.0 and EMUI variants always requires a matching partition layout and vendor region. Ignoring this results in non-bootable or partially functional phones.
Prerequisites: Before You Begin
Click Here for the Essential Pre-Flashing Checklist
- Backup Critical Data: Use HiSuite, Google Cloud, or SD card. All phone data will be wiped on most updates, especially dload and board software methods.
- Check Build and CUST Code: In dialer: *#*#2846579#*#* > ProjectMenu. Just matching the model (EVA-L09, etc) is not enough; region and CUST must match!
- MicroSD Card: For dload flashing, use 4GB+ FAT32, with dload/UPDATE.APP
- Charge Battery: At least 60% recommended
- Correct USB Drivers: Install Huawei USB Drivers and HiSuite if upgrading/working with HiSuite method
Huawei P9 EVA Series Firmware Details
- Device Family
- Huawei P9 EVA-Series (EVA-L09, L19, L29, AL00, AL10, TL00, CL00, DL00)
- Chipset
- HiSilicon Kirin 955 (Octa-core, Mali-T880 MP4 GPU)
- Android Version Range
- Android 6.0, 7.0, 8.0
- EMUI
- 4.1, 5.0, 8.0 (varies with build/market)
- Build/Region Codes
- Global: C432 (Europe), C605 (LatAm), C636 (Asia-Pacific), C185 (MEA), C675 (India), China: C00, C01, C92
- Recovery/Unbrick Files
- Board Software/BoardDump for deep hardware recovery
Required Tools & Downloads
Huawei USB Drivers
Huawei P9 EVA-Series Firmware Download Table
EVA-L09
Android6.0
RegionLatAm
FilenameHuawei_P9_EVA-L09_EMUI4.1_C605B135CUSTC605D003_Latin_America_Dload.zip
BuildC605B135
Size1.57GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-L09
Android7.0
RegionIndia
FilenameEVA-L09C675B332CUSTC675D001_Firmware_Android_7.0_EMUI_5.0_05013TBA.rar
BuildC675B332
Size2.55GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-L09
Android7.0
RegionGlobal
FilenameHuawei_P9_EVA-L09_7.0_OTA.zip
BuildOTA
Size1.54GB
NotesOTA Update
EVA-L09
Android8.0
RegionEurope
FilenameHuawei P9 EVA-L09C432B505.7z
BuildC432B505
Size3.5GB
NotesOreo
EVA-AL00
Android6.0
RegionChina
FilenameHuawei_P9_EVA-AL00_M00A085_Board Software_General_05022DJF_HMT.zip
BuildM00A085
Size670MB
NotesBoardDump, Deep Unbrick
EVA-TL00
Android7.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-TL00C01B399SP17a_Firmware_Android_7.0_EMUI_5.0_05014GSC.rar
BuildC01B399SP17a
Size4.29GB
NotesBoardDump
EVA-TL00
Android6.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-TL00_EVA-C00B183_6.0_2017.04.28.zip
BuildC00B183
Size1.3GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-TL00
Android6.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-TL00_C01B162_Android 6.0_EMUI 4.1_05013FHV.rar
BuildC01B162
Size2.2GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-L29
Android6.0
RegionChina/Mal/HK
FilenameHuawei, EVA-L29, 6.0, EVA-L29_C636B180.zip
BuildC636B180
Size1.35GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-L19
Android6.0
RegionMEA
FilenameHuawei_P9_EVA-L19_B162_C185B162.zip
BuildC185B162
Size1.45GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-CL00
Android8.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-CL00_8.0.0.528(C92)_all_cn_Firmware_Android8.0_EMUI8.0.0_05014GSE.rar
Build528(C92)
Size6.58GB
NotesEMUI 8.0
EVA-CL00
Android6.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-CL00_C92B162_Android 6.0_EMUI4.1_05013FHT.rar
BuildC92B162
Size2.29GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-CL00
Android6.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-CL00_C92B183_6.0.rar
BuildC92B183
Size1.25GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-TL00
Android6.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-TL00-C01B182SP01.rar
BuildC01B182SP01
Size1.43GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-AL10
Android6.0
RegionChina
FilenameHuawei_P9_EVA-AL10_M00A052_6.0_EMUI_4.1_05021VRY_BoardDump_HMT.zip
BuildM00A052
Size658MB
NotesBoardDump, Unbrick
EVA-AL10
Android8.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-AL10_8.0.0.528(C00)_all_cn_Firmware_Android8.0_EMUI8.0.0_05014GSG.rar
Build528(C00)
Size6.58GB
NotesEMUI 8.0
EVA-AL10
Android7.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-AL10C00B399sp17a.zip
BuildC00B399sp17a
Size2.3GB
NotesDload/Unbrick
EVA-DL00
Android6.0
RegionChina
FilenameHuawei_P9_EVA-DL00_C17B183_6.0.zip
BuildC17B183
Size1.39GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-L19
Android7.0
RegionAsia-Pacific
FilenameEVA-L19_C636B390_Android7.zip
BuildC636B390
Size2.3GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-AL00
Android6.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-AL00_C00B183.rar
BuildC00B183
Size1.15GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-AL00
Android7.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-AL00_C00B386_Firmware_China_Nonspecific_Android_7.0_EMUI_5.0_05014GSF.zip
BuildC00B386
Size3.91GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-Series (All)
Android8.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-AL00_AL10_TL00_CL00_DL00C00B520(8.0.0.520)_EMUI8.0_Android8.0.rar
BuildC00B520
Size1.13GB
NotesUniversal EMUI 8.0 update
EVA-DL00
Android7.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-DL00_C17B377_Firmware_China_Nonspecific_05014FQC.zip
BuildC17B377
Size3.85GB
NotesDload Update
EVA-DL00
Android6.0
RegionChina
FilenameEVA-DL00_EVA-C00B183_6.0_2017.04.28.zip
BuildC00B183
Size1.3GB
NotesDload Update
Quick Flashing Guide for All EVA-Series Firmware
- Download and extract your region/model-matching firmware ZIP/RAR (example:
Huawei_P9_EVA-L09_EMUI4.1_C605B135CUSTC605D003_Latin_America_Dload.zip). - Copy the
UPDATE.APPfile inside a new folder nameddloadon the root of your SD card. - Insert card, power off phone, hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power until flashing begins.
- Wait for progress, phone will auto-reboot on completion (average 10 min).
- If using a “board software” ZIP, read included instructions; board repair packages should only be flashed for unbrick, with risk of data and IMEI loss.
For a full, illustrated, step-by-step tutorial on ALL flashing methods (Dload, HiSuite, BoardDump), see: Full Tutorial: How to Flash Firmware to Huawei Smartphone
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q1. Why does my update fail at 5% with “Software install failed” error?
- Mismatched region, model or CUST code. Double-check ProjectMenu details and select your build from the table above. Community posts confirm this as the #1 flashing error.
- Q2. What happens if I flash board software or BoardDump files?
- These packages deeply overwrite NAND/eMMC and NV partitions, wiping IMEI and sometimes serial number—use ONLY for core recovery, and with backup of hardware IDs if possible.
- Q3. Can I install Google Play on Chinese models (AL10, TL00, etc)?
- Requires custom rooting/conversion; but sometimes GMS cannot be restored after region swap due to partition lock.
- Q4. Will EMUI 8.0 updates make my P9 faster, or break anything?
- EMUI 8.0 offers performance gains, but some older modems, fingerprint sensors, and NFC chips may require additional compatibility fixes for China-specific units. Always update in stages, check device function after each flash, and consult blogs/forums for model-specific tweaks.
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