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About the Honor 9X / 9X Pro
The Honor 9X / 9X Pro was released in July 2019, built on the HiSilicon Kirin 810 platform. Produced under internal codename Hulk (models HLK-L41, HLK-L42, HLK-AL00, and HLK-AL10), the device features a notchless 6.59-inch Full HD+ display, a motorized pop-up camera, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Flashing factory stock firmware cures persistent software bootloops, removes unwanted modifications, and restores damaged partition files. Follow the verified file details and step-by-step instructions below to service your phone safely.
Which Flash Mode Should You Use?
Huawei Dload SD-Card Method (Recommended)
Standard factory update method using the 3-button hardware combination with UPDATE.APP on a microSD card or USB OTG drive.
Huawei eRecovery Wi-Fi Restore
Official network recovery method built into EMUI to download and restore matched firmware directly over Wi-Fi.
What You Need Before Flashing
Verify your exact model (HLK-L41, HLK-L42, HLK-AL00, HLK-AL10) before downloading.
A memory card or USB drive formatted as FAT32 with a "dload" folder on the root directory.
Partition flashing takes 5-10 minutes; ensure adequate battery charge before starting.
Use a quality data cable if connecting an OTG adapter or keeping power connected.
Full stock firmware updates erase internal storage; back up files if phone boots.
How to Flash the Honor 9X / 9X Pro — Quick Overview
A condensed step-by-step summary specific to the Honor 9X / 9X Pro. Follow the full Huawei UPDATE.APP guide for screenshots, an interactive progress checklist, and complete troubleshooting.
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Format microSD card as FAT32
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Create "dload" folder and copy UPDATE.APP
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Insert card into phone
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Trigger 3-button installation
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Wait for installation to finish
Firmware Package for Kirin 810 (UPDATE.APP)
Official firmware packages for the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro are distributed as signed UPDATE.APP container archives. These packages contain partition images for system, vendor, kernel, modem, and cust partitions specifically compiled for the HiSilicon Kirin 810 architecture.
UPDATE.APP
Official Honor 9X firmware is packaged as UPDATE.APP files. Extract the downloaded zip archive and place UPDATE.APP directly inside the "dload" folder on your memory card or USB drive.
Platform distinction note: Confirm your hardware model number (such as HLK-L41, HLK-L42, or HLK-AL00) before downloading. These packages are strictly for the Kirin 810 platform and cannot be flashed onto Kirin 710F STK-series devices.
Honor 9X / 9X Pro Firmware Versions
Official stock firmware packages for the Honor 9X / 9X Pro. Verify your exact model number and regional branch before downloading.
| Version | Region | Android Version | Size | MD5 | Download |
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9.1.1.203(C432E1R4P1) |
Europe Open (Honor 9X Pro HLK-L41) | Android 9.0 (EMUI 9.1.1 / Magic UI 2.1.1) | 2.82 GB | b38bb9fbc7aaf7cfeac5d4ce52393c6e |
⬇️ Download |
9.1.1.226(C185E4R4P1) |
Middle East & Africa (Honor 9X Pro HLK-L42) | Android 9.0 (EMUI 9.1.1 / Magic UI 2.1.1) | 2.70 GB | 52f0fea77a8a96fea3cd792dad244a0e |
⬇️ Download |
10.0.1.120(C00E120R8P2) |
China All-Netcom (Honor 9X HLK-AL00) | Android 10 (EMUI 10.0.1 / Magic UI 3.0.1) | 3.84 GB | — | ⬇️ Download |
9.1.1.131(C00E130R5P3) |
China Pro (Honor 9X Pro HLK-AL10) | Android 9.0 (EMUI 9.1.1 / Magic UI 2.1.1) | 3.50 GB | — | ⬇️ Download |
This phone family has 5 additional maintenance releases, board software, and regional archive packages. Browse the complete archive on AndroidFirmwareFile.com →
Honor 9X / 9X Pro — Important Notes
The Honor 9X series features a 4000 mAh internal battery. Full partition writing and checksum verification take 5 to 10 minutes. Ensure the device has at least 50% charge before initiating the 3-button installation to prevent power interruption during system writing.
Troubleshooting Honor 9X & 9X Pro Flashing Failures
Platform Rejection: "Software install failed / Check failed"
This frequently occurs when users mistakenly attempt to flash Kirin 810 HLK firmware onto the European non-pro Honor 9X (STK-LX1), which runs on Kirin 710F. Technicians advise verifying the physical fingerprint location: HLK models have a side-mounted scanner on the power button, whereas STK models have a round rear sensor.
Custom Recovery Conflict: "Update package signature invalid"
If TWRP or custom root modifications are present, official Huawei UPDATE.APP packages cannot verify their security certificates. Community discussions on XDA recommend flashing the stock recovery partition via fastboot before initiating the 3-button Dload update.
Board Test Point Timing: "Device not recognized / COM port missing"
When unbricking dead HLK boards using factory Board Software (Hulk-BD), the Kirin USB COM 1.0 handshake requires precise timing. Repair guides suggest shorting the test point to ground before inserting the USB cable, and disconnecting ground immediately after device detection.
For solving common EMUI "Software install failed" messages and recovery verification issues: Huawei & EMUI Flashing Error Directory →
Frequently Asked Questions — Honor 9X / 9X Pro
Power off the device completely. Insert your microSD card containing the "dload" folder. Press and hold Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power simultaneously until the circular EMUI update screen appears on the display.
This error indicates that the regional Cust code of the package does not match your phone (for example, attempting to flash Middle East C185 firmware on a European C432 phone), the microSD card is formatted in exFAT or NTFS instead of FAT32, or you are trying to install firmware meant for the Kirin 710F STK series onto a Kirin 810 HLK device.
Yes. Format a standard USB flash drive as FAT32, copy UPDATE.APP into a root folder named "dload", connect it to the phone via a USB Type-C OTG adapter, and press the same 3-button combination.
Power off the handset. Press and hold Volume Up and Power together until the Honor logo appears, then release Power and keep holding Volume Up to enter EMUI Recovery. Use the volume keys to select "Wipe cache partition", then perform a "Factory reset".
Ready to Flash?
Follow the full step-by-step Huawei UPDATE.APP guide with interactive progress tracking, prerequisite checklist, and complete troubleshooting.