How to Update Huawei P10 (VTR-L29) to Android 8.0 Oreo (Asia Pacific)
- Android 8.0 Oreo February Security Patch for Huawei P10 (VTR-L29).
- [Asia Pacific]: How to Update Huawei P10 (VTR-L29) to Android 8.0 Oreo.
Just few days back, another member of Huawei P series posted "Huawei P10 (VTR-L29) is now Receiving an OTA update B360 with February security patch and the software version is VTR-L29C636B360 (Asia Pacific)". According to him, said that the update will be be landing any Huawei P series any moment from now via OTA.In some circumstances, OTA update normally arrives depending on the part of country you come from but it by any chance you haven’t received the update already, simply try checking it manually by navigating to your phone Settings » About phone » System updates and check for the update manually.
However, if you didn't see the update after checking manually but still needs the Android 8.0 update on your Huawei P10 device then we have you covered. Hence, in this article, I'm going to share with you how to update Huawei P10 (VTR-L29) to Android 8.0 Oreo update with February Security patch but before then — let's have a look on the firmware details of Huawei P10 and also, what's new in the firmware.
» Huawei P10 Firmware Details:
- Device: Huawei P10
- Model: VTR-L29
- Android: 8.0 (Oreo)
- Version: OPR6.170623.010
- EMUI: 8.0
- Firmware: B360 (8.0.0.360)
- Build Number: VTR-L29C636B360
- Security Patch Level: February 1, 2018
- Build Date: Wed Feb 7 04:30:55 CST 2018
- Status: Official
- Type: Full firmware OTA (MF)
- Release Date: 09.02.2018
- Region: Asia Pacific
- Filename: update.zip
- Runs on Android 8.0 Oreo.
- The security of your device has been improved (February 1, 2018).
- Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
- New and / or enhanced features.
- Further improvements to performance.
★ This Tutorial is only for installing Android 8.0 Oreo 8.0 February Security Patch on Huawei P10 (VTR-L29) .Please do not try on any other Huawei P10 Variants.
★ Be certain that you have the VTR-L29 variant of Huawei P10 that’s already running a C636 (Asia Pacific) based firmware.
★ This procedure can only be used to upgrade from Nougat to Oreo, it might not work if you’re already running an Oreo build on your device.
» Disclaimer:
AndroBliz should not be held responsible for any damages or loss you get following this procedure, hence we're here to offer help and guide to you "user at your own risk".
» Important:
Before proceeding with this steps, ensure that you backup all your data "including your stock rom". Reason: for you to be able to restore back your phone if any thing should go wrong.
» Downloads:
★ Update.zip: Official Mirror | Don't rename this file.
★ Public Data Package: Official Mirror | Rename to update_data_public.zip after downloading.
★ Cust Package: Official Mirror | Rename to update_all_hw.zip
Update Huawei P10 To Android 8.0 Oreo:
★ Create a new folder named “HWOTA” in the external microSD card of your phone.★ Download & rename the files provided above and move them to the new HWOTA directory you just created in the previous step.
★ Download P10 updater tool to your desktop and extract the HWOTA folder from the zip file.
★ Unplug your phone from the USB cable and power it off. Then, boot into fastboot mode by re-inserting the USB cable while simultaneously holding the Volume Down key.
★ Open the HWOTA folder you extracted on your desktop (step 3) and execute the update.batfile as administrator.
★ The updater tool will ask you to enter fastboot mode on your phone. You’ve already done that so press Enter to continue.
★ It will then automatically replace your phone’s recovery and prompt you to reboot into TWRP mode: simply disconnect the USB cable, hold the Power key to turn the phone off and then hold Vol up + Power for a few seconds to boot into TWRP.
★ Once you’re in TWRP, plug the USB cable into your phone again, wait for a couple of seconds and then press the Enter key twice.
★ Next, for update source selection, type 1 and press Enter.
★ In update type, again type 1 and hit the Enter key twice.
★ Your phone will now reboot into its recovery and start installing the new update which can take a few minutes to complete.
All done, you're ready to go and your Huawei P10 should now be running on Android 8.0 Oreo Firmware B360. To confirm, head-over to your Settings » About phone. However, if you encounter any difficulties in the process of updating your Huawei P10 device, don't hesitate to lay your complains down there via comment box for assistance.