[badmania98] Huawei P40 (Lite, Pro, Plus) Guides, News, Discussion & Support

[badmania98]

Hello!

Because I answered to the same questions on different threads, I decided to create this thread, where I will provide my experience to you, in one place.

The followings messages (2-7) contain all major info and tutorials links from this thread.

All solutions/tutorials are related to the EMUI version that is installed on your phone. Before you start using this phone and upgrade/downgrade the firmware, I suggest you to read this message and after that you can continue reading the thread.


I am waiting for your questions. I hope that I can help. I will not answer again if I already answered and you haven't read first 7 messages of this thread. I don't like people who are more lazy than I am.

My Phone: P40 Pro C432 EMUI12, push notification fix installed.

Best regards,
Daniel

LE: My support on XDA is free of charge. I will provide/mention free solutions. If you find something interesting on my messages you can provide a Like.
On PM/Telegram I could provide different solutions that could be not free of charge.

 

[badmania98]

Downgrade

IF YOU HAVE GMS ERRORS
DO NOT RESET THE PHONE TO FACTORY SETTINGS AND DO NOT MAKE EMUI DOWNGRADE​

!!!! 20230520: ALL DOWNGRADES FOR ALL DEVICES/REGIONS ARE UP SIDE DOWN DUE TO HUAWEI PROTECTION MEASURES. IT IS DIFFICULT TO MANAGE THE SITUATION NOW. FOR SOME DEVICES I HAVE A SOLUTION, BUT I DONT KNOW HOW MUCH TIME IT WILL WORK.

Solutions after February 2024:

On chapter ”Solutions before May 2023” are few details/apps/info that could help or just for your information.

For P40 Pro C432 you can use this solution:
a. From EMUI12 downgrade to any EMUI11.0.0.2xx using HiSuite Proxy 3.3.0 and HiSuite 11.0.0.650_OVE and https://professorjtj.github.io/v2/ or with the last HiSuite 14 official. Avoid 11.0.0.260.

b. From EMUI11.0.0.2xx downgrade to EMUI10.1.0.131 using HiSuiteProxy 2.4.0.0 and HiSuite 10.1.0.550_OVE, selecting:

Base from Firmware v1 or Downgrade Archive https://professorjtj.github.io/
CUST+PPRELOAD from Downgrade Archive https://professorjtj.github.io/Downgrade/.


Change the computer date to a previous one of September 2023, before starting download part in HiSuite. Otherwise you will get error on Download part at 99%.



For other regions you try to use the same procedure with your region files version.



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Solutions before Before May 2023:

The following procedures could not work anymore:

0. 20220315: Downgrade from EMUI12 is working with HiSuite 11.0.0.610 or newer.

For P40 Pro C432, to downgrade ( do not skip point 3):
a. from stable EMUI12 12.0.0.218/228 to EMUI11 11.0.0.260 ( P40Pro C432), use the newest original version of HiSuite. At this moment is HiSuite_11.0.0.610_OVE. No proxy has been used.




b. from ELS-LGRP4-OVS 11.0.0.260 to EMUI11 11.0.0.230 ( P40Pro C432) you can downgrade using the solution described here.


1. How to solve wrong downgrade+fix USB connection to computer (P40Pro+ firmware on P40 Pro / N39 on N29)
Here is my guide: - here.


2. EMUI downgrade procedure chart - here.

3. from EMUI version <11.0.0.260 to EMUI10.1.121 131( P40Pro C432) EMUI downgrade tutorial - one step : here The procedure is the same for all Huawei phones and regions. You have to use the specific files for every region and phone type. Ask on thread if you dont know what files you need.

4. Firmware Downgrade with HiSuite proxy and Offline Packages: here (AVOID IT).

5. HOW TO flash DLOAD FW guide: here . Don't use DLOAD firmware to downgrade between major EMUI version (ex: from EMUI11 to EMUI10). It is used to downgrade between firmware from the same major EMUI version (Ex: from 10.1.0.176 to 10.1.0.131).

6. The transfer files between Computer and phone is available on the downgraded firmware (10.1.x.x) when you use a certain USB-c to USB-c cable. In this case a UGREEN, US355, USB-C To USB-C, 3.1, Gen.2, PD, 5A, 100W, 4K, 10 Gbps cable has been used. In the same time, using the original USB cable or other ordinary USB-c to USB-C cable have not activated the file transfer.
Harmony TP cable works also, in case your computer/laptop doesn't have USB-C port. You can build/make one (search the procedure on YouTube).

7.In case you get internet connection issue see here.

8. HiSuite Proxy v3.xx Virus Alert : here.


Note: 2022.01.01 Where is mentioned https://www.firmfinder.ml/ use https://professorjtj.github.io/

 

[badmania98]

Upgrade

1. Upgrade procedures chart + details: here. Try with/without sim inserted.

2. HOW TO flash dload FW guide: here

3. MyHuawei (former Assistant) app method- Searching for EMUI upgrade with MyHuawei (former Assistant) app here.

4. OTA method- Huawei - Searching for EMUI upgrade OTA (Over-the-Air) method here.

5. eRecovery wifi method - Searching for EMUI upgrade with eRecovery here.

 

[badmania98]

Google Suite Install/Errors etc. ( Play store, Google Play Services, Google Account, etc.)

IF YOU HAVE GMS ERRORS
DO NOT RESET THE PHONE TO FACTORY SETTINGS AND DO NOT MAKE EMUI DOWNGRADE ​

1. Play store error
a. It can be opened but cannot be used

If you receive just this message try Clear Cache of Google Play Store + Force stop, then start Store again. Do not clear data.



b. 20211113 Errors: If the previous doesn't work try this (read below first).

1. V1 - EloYGomeZTv
2. V2 - Renz Dagz TV ,
3. V3 -System Hacks
4. V4 - GSM Fix/ ictfix

Many phones with GMS installed have now ( since 20211113) that error message when you open Google Apps. Many of you think that a downgrade of EMUI and a reinstall of GMS is needed. No EMUI downgrade is needed. In previous links (V1-V4) you will find 4 solutions to have a GMS working. Unfortunately they use old versions of Google Play Services. The newest version is used in V1. Some apps (Android Auto, etc.) will need a newer versions of Google Play Services than those presented in tutorials. I tried different solutions and files and I have to say that the last version of working Play Services is:
- for MateXS: 21.15.13
- other phones: 21.24.56
Using a newer version will get the error.
Also a simple clear data/force stop/update or other changes made on Google Play Services file could get future errors.

c. The fix A.3 from here solves all this problems and solves also many incompatibilities.
My phone has not been affected: Demo

2. Change/add Google account/password after GMS install - files in description: Tutorial - EloYGomeZTv

3. Googlefier on 2022 - solve step 1 error : here.

4. I used this my own method to install GMS. It is not public released. You can use any other method. YouTube is full of them. One of them is Googlefier.

5. A new alternative to install GMS here.. In video it is used on HarmonyOS 2.0 phone, but I think it might work on EMUI10 (that allows GMS install) too. It seems to be more simple than Googlefier and it has fixed also te year 2022 bug of Googlefier.

 

[badmania98]

Push Notifications Fix

A. There are 3 methods to have push notification:

1. Method described in this thread. (Free of charge- using Airplane mode method- You have to make this procedure from time to time, especially after restart the phone).
2. Method using IceBox. Video. (Free of charge- using frozen GSF, Play Store is not working, other apps related to the google services/location accuracy will not work).
3. Method of Ilham. See the first comment on YouTube here (Not free of charge- almost all working, the tutorial is not 100% accurate on the phones made for other market than China. International market phones need additional settings, made by me). I have been using this solution since march 2021 without problems on my P40 Pro C432, with my own procedure. You can ask me on private about this one. I am the only one allowed to share it. Sample

B. In case some apps receive notifications only when the screen is ON : here.

 

[badmania98]

Other1

1. Call Recorder - original Huawei CallRecorder apk.
Here: https://xdaforums.com/t/genuine-call-recorder-for-emui-10-10-1-or-11.4170695/

2. CURVE - pay with NFC read here.

3. Android Auto wireless: here.

4. Contact sync problem? Uninstall it and install one from here.

 

[badmania98]

Other2

1. Firmware elements identify:




2. OK Google full working- if you dont use Android Auto - My Guide


3. Disable/Re-enable the Software update app (EMUI update) - My Guide

4. eRecovery - How to Enter in Recovery Menu: - here

5. Firmware details in ProjectMenu: dial *#*#2846579#*#* \2.Veneer Information\1. Version Info

6. USB Port Settings in ProjectMenu: dial *#*#2846579#*#* \1.Background Settings\2. USB Port Settings

7. A short history of EMUI firmware versions on P40 Pro C432: here.

 

[MiszczOszczy44]

Hey!
I had same problem like others today - with certificate Play Protect.
I did downgrade with full wipe and then installed google services using this method:

and it worked before i did ota update to .176.
I've got an error like on the screenshot.
I have no idea what's going on, it worked for me when i did that months ago.
Can u please help me?

 

[badmania98]

It is not related to the EMUi Update. It is related to the Google Suite auto-update. Google Play Store is auto-update itself no matter what. But it update also Google Play services. That is the problem.
It is a fact that Google+Huawei do a lot of things to stop us running Google services on our phones. So, in my opinion EMUI updates and Google Play Services updates are not good for our phones. What version of Google Play Services is now on your phone (screenshot)?

 

[MiszczOszczy44]

Before ota update i changed auto-updating off in google play options. No idea what to do now.

I have 21.39.15 version of Google Play Services now.

 

[badmania98]

I modified first response. I am waiting for your screenshot.

 

[MiszczOszczy44]

That's my versions of apps

 

[badmania98]

Before ota update i changed auto-updating off in google play options. No idea what to do now.

It is not enough.
And do you have multiple Play protect errors messages or this error appears when you open Store/other Google apps only?

 

[MiszczOszczy44]

Only this error like on first screen, no other messages. I even logged into a newly created account (in a process of installing gapps) to check that's not an account problem.

 

[badmania98]

First try clear cache of Google Play Store + Force stop. Then start Store again. Do not clear data.

 

[rasec91]

Hello there,
I have a P40 Lite (it was hard to me to found this thread cause there are 3 pages for P40, P40 Pro and P40 Lite, maybe they could be together).
I have found myself with exactly the same issue described by MiszczOszczy44.
I have followed another tutorial restarting my device after cleaning cache and data from Google Services Framework, Google Mobile Services and Google Play Store, and now push notifications concerning to Google Play Protect have came back.
May reinstall previous GMS and Google Play Store solve this issue?

 

[badmania98]

Hello there,
I have a P40 Lite (it was hard to me to found this thread cause there are 3 pages for P40, P40 Pro and P40 Lite, maybe they could be together).
I have found myself with exactly the same issue described by MiszczOszczy44.
I have followed another tutorial restarting my device after cleaning cache and data from Google Services Framework, Google Mobile Services and Google Play Store, and now push notifications concerning to Google Play Protect have came back.
May reinstall previous GMS and Google Play Store solve this issue?

I am working in MiszczOszczy44 phone now.

 

[Fonz600]

First try clear cache of Google Play Store + Force stop. Then start Store again. Do not clear data.

This method worked for me after I started getting the error today.

 

[MiszczOszczy44]

Okay, thanks to @badmania98 he helped me with his fixes on TeamViewer. Really recommend this user

 

[badmania98]

I have to mention that on the @MiszczOszczy44 I have installed the most advanced push notification fix (paid version). This procedure will fix push notifications and other/many incompatibilities.