How to install the B330 Honor 5X update

[Guest PaulOBrien]

Honor have now released the shipping version of Android Marshmallow for the Honor 5X - build B330.

In order to install, you must be on a stock build of B140 beforehand. I've written up some installation instructions for a couple of different scenarios below.

Stock B130

• You need to update your device to B140 first. In the Settings app, choose the update option and apply the update.
• After doing so, ensure the HiCare app is up to date in the Play Store.
• Run the HiCare app and select 'OS Upgrade Early Adopters'. You will then be added to the list of devices that can download B330 immediately.
• Re-run the Settings app, select the update option and install.

Stock B140

• Run the HiCare app and select 'OS Upgrade Early Adopters'. You will then be added to the list of devices that can download B330 immediately.
• Re-run the Settings app, select the update option and install.

B130 or B140 based Custom ROM

• Download the B130 stock ROM dload from https://mega.nz/#!sBRGkZqA!OjP6yXFtliJ0GUPU0CE9ZQxpf0gmhEekfH-I7cQp78k
• Extract the dload folder to a microSD card.
• Ensure you have lots of battery power!
• Turn your device off.
• Insert the microSD card.
• Power on with both volume buttons held.
• The stock ROM will now install - this WILL wipe your device!
• When the device boots, complete the steps as per Stock B130 above.

B300 Beta ROM or Marshmallow based Custom ROM

[ Edit: There is now an official B300 - B330 OTA, you should not need to use the procedure below if you are on stock B300. ]

Currently there is no official B300 to B330 upgrade path - this is likely to change in the very near future. It you can't wait, however, there is an option. This route will cost you 15 euros in DC Unlocker credits!

• Download the B130 stock ROM dload from https://mega.nz/#!sBRGkZqA!OjP6yXFtliJ0GUPU0CE9ZQxpf0gmhEekfH-I7cQp78k
• Extract the UPDATE.APP file to a convenient location on your PC.
• Download DC Phoenix - https://forum.dc-unlocker.com/forum/modems-and-phones/huawei/155916-dc-phoenix
• Ensure you have a DC Unlocker account with at least 8 credits - https://www.dc-unlocker.com/buy
• Extract and run the DC Phoenix app.
• Use the 'note' icon to select your UPDATE.APP file (ensure 'fastboot' mode is selected).
• Turn your device off, then turn it on while holding volume down and while connected to the PC - this will enter fastboot mode.
• Leave all checkbox selected, and press 'Update'.
• Your device will be flashed back to B130 - this WILL wipe your device!
• When the flash finshes, hold down the power button to turn off, then turn on as normal.
• When the device boots, complete the steps as per Stock B130 above.

Hopefully this is useful - any issues, post below. :)

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