Android 7.0 Nougat updates officially released for Huawei Honor 8 recently. The updates are beta testing firmware and might contain a number of bugs. The OTA is live in the US region and users are getting B320 nougat for Honor 8. Also, you can install it manually. So, today we share the step by step instructions to manually Install Honor 8 Nougat B320 Beta Firmware [US]. Anyway, if you are ready and decided to flash Honor 8 Nougat B320 Beta Firmware, then follow the under mentioned guide completely, don’t miss any step.
Note: This guide and updates are intended only to Install Honor 8 Nougat B320 Beta Firmware [US]. So, don’t flash or try on any other device. Also, this is a beta build for feedback purpose and might contain issues and bugs. So, proceed entirely at your own risk.
Firmware Info:
- Device Name: Huawei Honor 8
- Model Number: FRD-L04
- Android: Android 7.0 Nougat
- EMUI: EMUI 5.0
- Firmware/ Build: B320/ FRD-L04C567B320
- Region: USA
- Status: Official (beta) – Full firmware
Download B320 Nougat Update for Honor 8
Download B320 Nougat for Honor 8 L04. Official Link | Size: 1.4 GB
File: “update.zip”
Region Patch: update data full hw usa.zip | Size: 781 MB
Pre- Requisites:
- Take a complete backup of the existing data on the device via built-in app or here.
- Also, make sure that the battery of Honor 8 has at least 70% charge.
- Install Huawei USB driver or Hi-Suite at your PC. | Link
- Also, note that the devices carrying FRD-L04 model numbers are compatible with this updates.
- Remember that this is a beta build and might contains several bugs.
- Your device should be rooted with TWRP Recovery already installed. | TWRP | ROOT
- Also, take a Nandroid backup via TWRP recovery for existing ROM, for safer restore in case of emergency.
Steps to Install Honor 8 Nougat B320 Beta Firmware
- Read and follow the pre-requisites sections and if you are fully ready then go ahead.
- Download B320 Nougat zip file and then move into Honor 8’s internal storage.
- Now follow this concise guide [Flash ROM via TWRP Recovery on any device] to flash this updates.
- Done!
Tip: Flash Region Patch file via recovery if you have Bluetooth/ NFC etc. issues.
So that’s how to Install Honor 8 Nougat B320 Beta Firmware [US]. Wait for further updates, performance stability, and bugs fixings. If you have any question, do share it via the comments section.
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