Q1. What happens if I use the wrong region or board file?

Mixing region or board files (e.g., flashing L21 firmware on LX1, or Africa on Latin America) may hard brick your device, corrupt IMEI, or make mobile network, camera, or Wi-Fi unusable. Universal board files only work for emergency repair with compatible models.

Q2. Why do real users complain after EMUI 9.1 upgrade?

Many report battery drain, ghost touches, and unstable network after upgrading to EMUI 9.1. Rollback to EMUI 8 via board file or special service file may sometimes fix, but direct downgrade from 9.1 to 8 is typically blocked! IMEI repair files are used for deeper recovery scenarios, not standard restoration.

Q3. Which variant should I flash for IMEI, FRP or hard brick?

Only use the IMEI/FRP board file matching your exact region/model—never cross-use or try to ‘upgrade’ board firmware to a new region. Always extract with password if required and carefully follow dload/Update.app method.

Huawei Y9 2018 (FLA Series) Stock & Board Firmware | Safe Restore & Repair for All Variants, Regions

The Huawei Y9 2018 family (codename: Florida) covers FLA-LX1, LX2, LX3, L21, L22, L23, TL10, AL00, AL10, and AL20—shipping worldwide with the Kirin 659 (16nm) octa-core chipset, 5.93″ FHD+ display, EMUI 8 or 9, and a robust 4000mAh battery. Real-world users note battery drain (especially after EMUI 9.1), random screen touches, and regional update gaps as common complaints. Board firmware is crucial for deep repair—especially after IMEI corruption, FRP lockout, or failed OTA upgrades. Flashing via Dload always requires careful region/model matching!

CRUCIAL WARNING:

Model-Region Match is absolutely critical! Never mix board files (e.g., TL10, LX3, L21, L22, etc.)—wrong firmware can hard-brick or cause permanent IMEI loss. EMUI 9.1 firmware cannot downgrade to 8.0 directly; always review anti-rollback and only flash downward if IMEI or FRP repair is required (see official board file sources for each case). Password-protected firmware may contain region lock—always verify before flashing.

Prerequisites: Before You Begin

Click Here for the Essential Pre-Flashing Checklist

Backup All Data: Internal user data WILL be erased. Use cloud/PC for contacts & photos.
Battery & Cable: Charge to at least 50% and use original USB.
Correct Firmware: Cross-match model and country code (e.g. C185, C605, C636) from phone settings or Recovery/Update log.
Board ROM Special: Use only for deep repair (brick, IMEI, FRP)—not daily restoration.

Huawei Y9 2018 FLA-Series Firmware Details

Device Name / Codename: Huawei Y9 2018 / Florida
Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm), Octa-core, Mali-T830 MP2 GPU
Android Version: Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8.0 (upgradeable to 9.1, region-dependent)
Variants Supported: FLA-LX1, LX2, LX3, L21, L22, L23, TL10, TL00, AL00, AL10, AL20
Battery: 4000mAh (non-removable)
Notable Features: Dual-SIM (model-dependant), front/rear dual camera, fingerprint, microSD

Required Tools & Downloads

File / Tool	Download Link
Huawei USB COM 1.0/VCOM Drivers	Download Drivers
Dload/Board File Extraction Tool (7-Zip, WinRAR)	Download 7-Zip

Stock & Board Firmware Table (Per Model/Variant, Dload Compatible)

Filename	Build/EMUI/Android	Model/Region	Size	File Type	Notes	Download Link
Huawei_Y9_2018_FLA-LX1_RU_HLRCF_9.1.0.136_C10E5R1P5T8_9.0.0_R3_EMUI9.1.0_05015BLJ_Dload.zip	9.1.0.136 (EMUI 9.1, Android 9)	FLA-LX1 RU (C10: Russia) / HLRCF	3.18GB	Dload, Zip	For Russian variant, EMUI 9.1: No direct downgrade possible!	Download
FLA-LX1 9.1.0.163(C185E8R1P5T8)_MOS_password_protected.zip	9.1.0.163 (EMUI 9.1)	FLA-LX1 Africa/Middle East (C185), password:	3.1GB	Dload, Zip (Password needed)	Password: ministryofsolutions.com FLALX1	Download
Y9 2018 FLA-LX1 8.0 Repair imei And Reset Frp (C185).zip	EMUI 8.0 (Android 8), IMEI/FRP Only	FLA-LX1 Africa/Middle East (C185)	2.4GB	Dload, Zip	Special IMEI, FRP deep repair—use for bricked/locked	Download
Huawei_Y9_2018_FLA-LX2_8.0.0.121_C636_Firmware_Android8.0.0_EMUI8.0.0_05014YVT_Dload.zip	8.0.0.121 (EMUI 8, Android 8)	FLA-LX2 South East Asia (C636)	2.51GB	Dload, Zip	Standard OTA restore for Malaysia/Singapore/Philippines	Download
FLA-L21 9.1.0.120(C10E4R1P2T8)_Firmware_9.0.0_r3_EMUI9.1.0_05015BLJ.zip	9.1.0.120 (EMUI 9.1, Android 9)	FLA-L21, Global (C10)	3.08GB	Dload, Zip	For FLA-L21, EMUI 9.1 only	Download
Huawei_Y9_2018_FLA-LX3_8.0.0.138_C605_Firmware_8.0.0_R1_EMUI8.0_05015ATB_Dload.zip	8.0.0.138 (EMUI 8, Android 8)	FLA-LX3 Latin America (C605)	3.88GB	Dload, Zip	Standard OTA restore for Mexico/Peru/Argentina	Download
Huawei_Y9_2018_Florida-L23_8.0.0.138_C605_Firmware_8.0.0_R1_EMUI8.0_05015ATB_Dload.zip	8.0.0.138 (EMUI 8, Android 8)	FLA-L23 Latin America (C605)	3.88GB	Dload, Zip	Model-specific: Only for L23	Download
Huawei_Y9_2018_Florida-L22_8.0.0.121_C636_Firmware_Android8.0.0_EMUI8.0.0_05014YVT_Dload.zip	8.0.0.121 (EMUI 8, Android 8)	FLA-L22 South East Asia (C636)	2.51GB	Dload, Zip	Model-specific: Only for L22	Download
Huawei_Y9_2018_Florida-L21_8.0.0.127_C185_8.0.0_R1_EMUI8.0_05015AKS_Dload.zip	8.0.0.127 (EMUI 8, Android 8)	FLA-L21 Africa/Middle East (C185)	2.49GB	Dload, Zip	Model-specific: Only for L21	Download
Huawei Y9 2018 FLA-L21 FLA-L22 FLA-L23 FLA-TL10 FLA-TL00 FLA-AL00 FLA-AL10 FLA-AL20 Florida-BD 1.0.0.46 Board Software General Android 8.0 EMUI8.0 05022JEV.rar	1.0.0.46 (EMUI 8 Board Software)	Universal FLA-L/T/AL Board recovery	1.2GB	Board/Service firmware, RAR	For deep repair after hard brick/IMEI fail. Only for listed models!	Download
FLA-AL00C00B178 (8.0.0.178) FLA-AL20C00B178 (8.0.0.178) FLA-AL10C00B178 (8.0.0.178).zip	8.0.0.178 (EMUI 8, Android 8)	China AL-Series (AL00/20/10)	1.72GB	Dload, Zip	Model-specific: Only for AL-series	Download

Quick Flashing Guide (Classic Dload/Board File Method)

Extract your ZIP/board file (e.g., Huawei_Y9_2018_FLA-LX1_RU_HLRCF_9.1.0.136_... or FLA-LX1 9.1.0.163(C185E8R1P5T8)_MOS_password_protected.zip). Copy the dload folder with UPDATE.APP file to the root of a microSD card (FAT32 format).
Insert microSD card, power off phone. Hold Vol Up + Vol Down + Power until update starts automatically.
Wait for “Update Success”—if update fails, check for model/region mismatch or password. Remove SD card after flash.
For IMEI/board/FRP repair, always use the corresponding variant-specific board file. DO NOT cross-flash variants.

For a comprehensive Reactivation/Board Repair process, refer to:
Full Tutorial: Huawei Flashing & Recovery Guide

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What happens if I use the wrong region or board file?: Mixing region or board files (e.g., flashing L21 firmware on LX1, or Africa on Latin America) may hard brick your device, corrupt IMEI, or make mobile network, camera, or Wi-Fi unusable. Universal board files only work for emergency repair with compatible models.
Q2. Why do real users complain after EMUI 9.1 upgrade?: Many report battery drain, ghost touches, and unstable network after upgrading to EMUI 9.1. Rollback to EMUI 8 via board file or special service file may sometimes fix, but direct downgrade from 9.1 to 8 is typically blocked! IMEI repair files are used for deeper recovery scenarios, not standard restoration.
Q3. Which variant should I flash for IMEI, FRP or hard brick?: Only use the IMEI/FRP board file matching your exact region/model—never cross-use or try to ‘upgrade’ board firmware to a new region. Always extract with password if required and carefully follow dload/Update.app method.