Honor 8 Pro (DUK-L09) Stock Firmware/ROM Android 8 Oreo

In this post we are sharing stock firmware for Huawei Honor 8 pro. This stock ROM is based on Android 8.0 Oreo with latest features and security patch. If you have not received any update, you can manually install Android Oreo using this guide. This flash file can also help you to restore your device from bootloop and softbrick/hardbrick state.

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Huawei Honor 8 Pro Specifications, Features & Price

Changelog

This update to EMUI is based on the Android 8.0 operating system. Featuring enhanced performance and security, EMUI 8.0 delivers a smarter experience that lets you get more out of your device. We highly recommend updating now.

Recommended level: ★★★★★

● Smarter
Smart recommendations anticipate the services you need and give you timely suggestions. HiVoice can answer your calls, check your system, and search for settings at your command. And HiBoard lets you track your packages and manage bookmarked articles with ease.
● Faster
AI-based optimizations deliver greater stability, fluidity, and speed. The system boots faster, videos are more fluid, and image thumbnails load in a flash.
● Safer
Updates to TrustSpace, Find my phone, and PrivateSpace offer greater payment security, more robust system and app security, and enhanced privacy.
● Cooler
Take sweeping 3D panoramas, set 3D dynamic lock screen wallpapers, and discover new possibilities with a host of new features and settings.

New ways of interacting
● Adds a feature enabling you to add 3D dynamic images to Magazine unlock images. Enjoy images from different angles.
● A new floating Navigation dock lets you perform frequently-used operations from anywhere on the screen.
● Newly added home screen shortcuts let you quickly access the app features you use most frequently. Simply touch and hold an app icon to display a shortcut menu.
Smart features
● HiTouch lets you quickly isolate keywords from onscreen text and get links to related services such as restaurants, hotels, movies, and more. Simply hold two fingers on the text to generate keyword and service cards.
● HiVoice communicates with you more fluidly and understands you better. Use simple voice commands to enable or disable features such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, or ask for information about the status of your device (Voice commands only available in Chinese).
● Smart tips recommend you faster and smarter ways to operate your phone, appearing in specific usage scenarios and responding to your usage habits.
● HiBoard (accessed by swiping right on the home screen) now features a Save for later feature that lets you save social media posts and news articles as cards for later reading.
● HiBoard now features an Instant access feature that lets you access frequently used services in a single step. Make QR code payments, hail a taxi, or make a restaurant reservation with ease.
● HiBoard now features delivery cards that you can use to keep track of your packages. Get onscreen collection prompts when you approach parcel lockers.
● HiBoard now features SkyTone cards which you can use to quickly activate SkyTone and purchase data packages.
Enhanced security
● The PrivateSpace menu has been optimized, making it easier to create a PrivateSpace on your device. Files can now be moved between the MainSpace and PrivateSpace with ease.
● TrustSpace now provides protection for more than 500 apps.
● Find my phone now lets you track your phone’s movements and extend its battery life to increase your chances of retrieving it.
Higher efficiency
● Contacts and Email now let you sync the career details of your LinkedIn contacts.
● Settings has been redesigned for clearer and more intuitive organization. Voice commands can now be used to search for and change settings.
● Gallery now features a recycle bin that retains deleted photos for up to 30 days. Accidentally deleted photos can be restored with a single touch.
● Phone Manager has been simplified to make managing your device easier. Standard cleanups are faster and deep cleanups more thorough.
● Recorder now features speech-to-text conversion.
● Your device can now connect to two different Bluetooth devices simultaneously, such as a band and a car.

1. Owing to the redesign of Settings, the locations of certification logos and legal information have been altered. To view certification logos, go to Settings > System > Certification logos. To view legal information, go to Settings > System > About phone > Legal.
2. Magazine unlock 3D dynamic images are provided by third parties. Therefore, related information, including your device model and operating system, will be provided to third parties when you browsing 3D dynamic images.

3. This update will not erase your personal data, but we recommend that you back up any important data before updating.

4. Some third-party apps that are not compatible with Android 8.0 may function incorrectly after the update. It is recommended that you update these apps to their latest versions in HiApp.
5. This system version can be rolled back to the official version of EMUI 5.0 using HiSuite. Rolling back the system version will erase your personal data. Please back up your data in advance.

Official Firmware Details :

• Device – Honor 8 Pro
• Model – DUK-L09
• Android Version – 8.0
• EMUI Version – 8.0
• Firmware – B320
• Build Number – DUK-L09 8.0.0.320 (C900log)
• Region – All
• Status – Official
• Type – Full firmware image

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Huawei Honor 8 Pro Android Nougat 7.0 Stock Firmware

Update Precaution

Precaution 1

• The version is DUK-L09. Read the feature description before performing the upgrade.

(1) Software version

• Ensure that the current version of your phone’s software is the original one. Otherwise the upgrade may fail or unknown errors may occur.
• Do not attempt to update your phone to any customized versions for countries outside your country of residence. Otherwise the upgrade may fail or unknown errors may occur.

(2) Hardware version

• This software is applicable to the Honor 8 Pro phones only. If a phone of other models is used, the phone may not be powered on.

WARNING FROM HUAWEI:- Huawei is not liable for failures caused by violation of the preceding precautions and no in-warranty maintenance will be granted.

Precaution 2

Upgrading your phone will erase all user data. Back up your data before the upgrade.

Ensure that the battery power is more than 30% during the upgrade.

(If you don’t want to transfer software to phone you can Huawei Firmware Flash Tool)

Download

Upgrade Preparation

Update Environment Check

Check that the microSD card is readable and writable, and its remaining space is larger than 8 GB. It is recommended that you use a Sandisk, Kingstone, or Kingmax microSD card.

Upgrade Package Check

• Refer to the preparation checklist when checking the software upgrade package.
• Decompress the SDupdate_Package_Compress.tar.gz file and the directory structure will be displayed as follows (check that the directory files are intact):

└─dload

├─DUK-L09—

│└─update_sd_DUK-L09.ZIP

├─update_sd.zip

Upgrade Description

You can apply two upgrade methods using a microSD card: normal upgrade and forcible upgrade.

1. Normal upgrade can be used by users to upgrade the version or for other situations.
2. Forcible upgrade can be used on phones that have power-on failure and need restoration, or for other situations.

Upgrade Execution

Normal Upgrade

Step 1: Prepare a microSD card with a capacity of at least 8 GB. A Sandisk, Kingstone, or Kingmax microSD card is recommended.

Step 2 (optional): Format the microSD card to ensure the capacity is sufficient.

Step 3: Decompress the SDupdate_Package_Compress.tar.gz file, and check that all directory files are intact in dload. Copy the dload document to the root directory in the microSD card.

Step 4: Check that the directory and files are intact in the microSD card root directory.

Step 5: Insert the microSD card to the phone and then power on the phone. In the home screen dialer, enter ##2846579## –, and the ProjectMenu page will be displayed. Go to 4. Software Upgrade > 1. SDCard Upgrade > OK.

Step 6: During the upgrade, a progress icon will be displayed. After the progress icon is fully loaded, the phone will restart automatically, and the upgrade is completed.

Forcible Upgrade

Step 1: Prepare a microSD card with a capacity of at least 8 GB. A Sandisk, Kingstone, or Kingmax microSD card is recommended.

Step 2 (optional): Format the microSD card to ensure the capacity is sufficient.

Step 3: Decompress the SDupdate_Package_Compress.tar.gz file, and check that the directory of all files is intact in dload. Copy the dload document to the root directory in the microSD card.

Step 4: Check that the directory and files are intact in the microSD card root directory.

Step 5: Power off the phone, insert the microSD card, and press the volume and power buttons at the same time. The phone enters the automatic upgrade mode, and the upgrade is started.

Step 6: During the upgrade, a progress icon will be displayed. After the progress icon is fully loaded, the phone will restart automatically, and the upgrade is completed.

Customization Upgrade

The customization upgrade is used for the upgrade in regions with customized versions, and it is used to identify the version standard and country/carrier information.

Step 1: Prepare a microSD card with a capacity of at least 8 GB. A Sandisk, Kingstone, or Kingmax microSD card is recommended.

Step 2 (optional): Format the microSD card.

Step 3: Copy the dload document with the customization package to the microSD card root directory.

Step 4: Check that the directory and files are intact in the microSD card root directory.

Step 5: Insert the microSD card to the phone and then power on the phone. In the home screen dialer, enter ##2846579## –, and the ProjectMenu page will be displayed. Go to 4. Software Upgrade > 1. SDCard Upgrade > OK.

Step 6: During the upgrade, a progress icon will be displayed. After the progress icon is fully loaded, the phone will restart automatically, and the upgrade is completed.

Step 7: Perform the normal upgrade or the forcible upgrade again.

Verification and Troubleshooting

Version Check

When the phone is powered on, go to Settings > About phone > Build number, and check whether the version is correct, as shown in the following figure.

Note: The specific information is subject to the actual phone.

Basic Function Check

1. Power on the phone, enter the standby screen, and dial a phone number to make a phone call. Press and hold the End button to power off the phone. Check that these functions are normal.
2. Go over all the APK files and make sure that all of them function properly.

Upgrade Issue Troubleshooting

For an upgrade that follows the procedure and does not violate the precautions but failed, contact your local maintenance center. For details about maintenance centers, call the local Huawei service hotline. For information of the hotlinenumbers, visit the Huawei website: http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline/

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