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Huawei P9 Lite CyanogenMod 13

Hi guys
I'm new to Huawei devices, the P9 Lite is my first Huawei and I'm pretty satisfied with the device.
I do like the EMUI, but I find it to be too RAM hungry, so I was wondering will we get CyanogenMod 13 ever?
Also, do you think the P9 Lite will be updated to Android 7.0 Nougat when it comes out?

I'm interested to know this as well. Now that the bootloader can be unlocked.... perhaps this will be more likely?

Hi Charlie, how did you manage? I tried, but had to reinstall emui, the phone was blocked...

I'm also interested in any news about Cyanogenmod 13 for the Huawei P9. Also, what method did you guys use to unlock the bootloader?

Memovic said:
Hi guys
I'm new to Huawei devices, the P9 Lite is my first Huawei and I'm pretty satisfied with the device.
I do like the EMUI, but I find it to be too RAM hungry, so I was wondering will we get CyanogenMod 13 ever?
Also, do you think the P9 Lite will be updated to Android 7.0 Nougat when it comes out?
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Yes it should almost certainly receive 7. P9 already had a leaked beta. It also has the choice of a stock look android app menu as well as the iOS feel at the moment. To be honest I really like the look and direction of the beta. Just needs polishing.
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Is there news yet ?
I wait eagerly for CM for my P9 Lite, I hope it will soon .

Yes, the bootloader can be unlocked and it can also be rooted.
Type P9 Lite unlock bootloader into google and you should get the XDA link first.

Hello!
There is a dev working on cm for your device currently, check http://meticulus.co.vu for updates. It boots and lots of things work, but it's still not really an usable rom. But it seems to be going well, I wish all my luck for that as I myself have a Honor 5C, so having a rom for P9 Lite would basicly mean a rom for me too. The developer seems very much skilled enough to make a fully working cyanogenmod port and I think it'll be one of the first Kirin Cyanogenmod, if not the first! All praise and glory to Meticulus!

Community development strength

You're a power user. Can the Honor 9 keep up? Rate this thread to express how "healthy" the development scene is for the Honor 9. A higher rating indicates available root methods, kernels, and custom ROMs.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

honor8 has healthy development, wish the same goes with honor9

Early days remember it's only few weeks old development will grow over time if you want instant custom ROMs buy a nexus
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Just wait for honor to publish source code, then development will start the right way

After source released, then OpenKirin team can work on it.

jerryhou85 said:
After source released, then OpenKirin team can work on it.
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I guess the time for bringing first ROM won't be long

Rommco05 said:
Development I think start already https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/help/info-t3652844
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Thanks for sharing

It's good to know that OpenKirin released RROS.
Waiting for AOSPA

PalakMi said:
It's good to know that OpenKirin released RROS.
Waiting for AOSPA
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Now all the ROMs will come out

I'm going to buy an honor 9 soon, so it's good to know that I can flash a custom ROM when it comes

PalakMi said:
I'm going to buy an honor 9 soon, so it's good to know that I can flash a custom ROM when it comes
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At the moment custom ROM use stock kernel

I hope the development picks up soon.

Huawei should release source of EMUI 8 asap so we can receive O ROMs early.

It will be really good..will boost up

I'm the owner of a Honor 9 and I hope xda developers help us get the bootloader unlocked again I got this phone too late and I'm still stuck with the bootloader

Same here, is there any other options, to unlock it?

Jinx Lumos Joke said:
Same here, is there any other options, to unlock it?
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Only with 3rd party, paid service: dcc unlocker. Search for guides in xda.

If you're looking for a development-friendly phone, Honor is not the solution for you. We do have a program where we give out bootloader unlock codes to a select number of people every once in a while, but there is no official support for unlocking your bootloader. This results is a very small development community.

I think everyone can agree that huawei shenanigans has ruined the development for this phone, like locked bootloader, them changing the xloader stuff so it bricks your phone when you downgrade... I just hope for the best on honor 9 development community and other development for new huawei devices, and maybe someday we'll find an exploit to these devices or the 0.00001% chance that we get a mercy from huawei and they finally give us an update on the firmware where they finally remove the bootloader lock. I'll be waiting until that day.

XDARoni said:
If you're looking for a development-friendly phone, Honor is not the solution for you. We do have a program where we give out bootloader unlock codes to a select number of people every once in a while, but there is no official support for unlocking your bootloader. This results is a very small development community.
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sorry for being late for the party but what program is this?
any links?
thanks

Will the Mate 9 be getting Android 9 Pie?

Please let me know! Let's see that project Treble work.

According to heise.de, a german news site, it will get Android Pie.
But i would't expect it to happen very soon...

jeradjohnso said:
Please let me know! Let's see that project Treble work.
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Huawei is in no rush to upgrade a flagship that's been superseded by three generations by now.
We might get Pie, I suspect somewhere in April or May next year. By that time we might as well unlock our bootloaders and flash a build of OpenKirin.

I would if I could. Is there any way to unlock the bootloader since Huawei stopped providing codes? Openkirin sounds neat.

Is the phone treble enabled?

Hello Everyone!
I'm currently trying to decide whether to get the Honor Note 10, or the Xiaomi Mi Max 3. While the former clearly shows strength in terms of processing power, design etc., the later one has a major advantage in software due to it having treble support.
Hence, if I may ask to those of you who already have the phone, is the device treble enabled? I currently have my OnePlus 5 running Android Pie because of treble, and I would like to have my secondary phone be as flexible as well! I am highly aware that the bootloader unlock requires a paid service, but a few dollars for having barebones AOSP roms would be something I look forward to.
Thank you in advance to those who'll answer!

SmartPhonesFan said:
Treble???
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Yeah! So that it may be possible to flash GSI roms

Hi,
As Huawei doesn't allow to unlock the bootloader, you won't be able to install any GSI to it...
Some people report to have managed to unlock it with a paid option and to install TWRP.
But I am almost certain that even if they did and assuming a GSI will install and boot, you'll end up with a crippled device with features missing or not working...
I'd like to see that also but I think for now I'll stick to stock to no get stuck ,?

SmartPhonesFan said:
Treble???
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Well, maybe we could find workarounds for it... But I do understand your point with having incompatible roms.. I have bricked a device before because of it. But I hope someone knowledgable could look into this, especially those who work on the Honor 10 and Honor View 10 . Anyways, I guess I'll just try by myself, got my unit just today :fingers-crossed:

Is Note 10 a A only device?

Is there any way to install Custom ROMS after updating to EMUI9?

Hi everyone,
I got my p20 at release so I have the unlocked bootloader
After a few months of getting along with EMUI, the newest version (EMUI9) is just pissing me off with bugs and terrible performance.
I tried installing TWRP but it doesent work (cant touch any of the UI in twrp.)
In the Forum i read it has to do with EMUI9, so my question is:
Is there any way to get TWRP to work and install roms or do i have to wait for an TWRP update?

Just downgrade to emui 8, you have to do it through PC app. Just search for updates and there should be line to downgrade.

how to get unlocked bootloader code now ?

KUANJILAODEHUA said:
how to get unlocked bootloader code now ?
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not possible

Where are you guys finding custom roms? I remember seeing a russian site or something but cant seem to find that link anymore. I know it had havoc os and stuff.

jackching said:
Where are you guys finding custom roms? I remember seeing a russian site or something but cant seem to find that link anymore. I know it had havoc os and stuff.
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You can use GSI roms (treble roms)

madoxx77 said:
You can use GSI roms (treble roms)
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Is there a good starting guide for treble roms? I got the bootloader unlocked and thats it. It's kirin 970 if that makes any difference. SHould i downgrade to emui 8?

jackching said:
Is there a good starting guide for treble roms? I got the bootloader unlocked and thats it. It's kirin 970 if that makes any difference. SHould i downgrade to emui 8?
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I know this reply is a bit late but anyway,
Openkirin released a build of Resurrection Remix 7.0.1 for EMUI 9 devices this week, and it looks like the P20 is on the supported list. GApps and stock Huawei camera are preinstalled. It might be your best bet for compatibility.
I was going to try it out myself but I haven't unlocked my bootloader yet (but have the code) and to be honest EMUI 9 is good enough for me as a daily driver, I can't find a good enough reason to flash.
EDIT 21/04/19: Unlocked my bootloader and installed RR 7 and touchscreen doesn't seem to be working on my phone. Same thing with Omnirom. Going back to stock for now. Devs on the Telegram support said to wait for the next build.

madoxx77 said:
You can use GSI roms (treble roms)
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Yeah, but following this forum I have noticed that many users encounter problems like not working fingerprint scanner or hotspot on treble based ROMs.
Or maybe you can point on on some Android Oreo ROM working properly on P20? (Want Oreo because of Xposed, not sure if it is already ported to Pie)
Apearently software-wise Huawei is still as bad as it was 5 years ago (still remember and hate my Huawei G6), because when bought this phone (P20) hoped that at least it supports treble... sadly - just partially
Ryandos said:
I know this reply is a bit late but anyway,
EDIT 21/04/19: Unlocked my bootloader and installed RR 7 and touchscreen doesn't seem to be working on my phone. Same thing with Omnirom. Going back to stock for now. Devs on the Telegram support said to wait for the next build.
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Thanks for information, cannot wait when I will be able to get away from EMUI :laugh: :good:

Chill it BanG said:
Thanks for information, cannot wait when I will be able to get away from EMUI :laugh: :good:
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Me too haha.
You could try it yourself if you really wanted to, it seems to be a hit or miss whether people have this bug or not. A dev told me a few other P10s have the problem while his own P10 works fine. I haven't seen many P20 users though.