The Huawei Mate 20 series, known for its powerful Kirin 980 chipset, triple Leica cameras, and stylish design, raised the bar for flagship smartphones. Over time, users have experienced issues including bootloops, system crashes after failed updates, loss of network/IMEI from region mismatches, battery drain, touchscreen ghosting, incompatibility with some apps after OS upgrades, unresponsive cameras, and failed root/ROM attempts.
Numerous reports cite difficulties updating to newer EMUI and Android versions, with some stuck on Android 9 or recovery mode, bricked after board software flashing, or unable to receive official OTA updates.
The official firmware files below are designed to unbrick devices, restore factory defaults, upgrade EMUI, fix regional compatibility issues, and help recover lost functionality. Select your exact variant and version for the safest results.
Huawei Mate 20 Firmware Details
| Device Name | Huawei Mate 20 |
|---|---|
| Model Variants | HMA-L29, HMA-L09, HMA-AL00, HMA-L29CA |
| Chipset | Kirin 980 (7nm) |
| RAM | 4/6GB |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB (expandable NM card) |
| Main Camera | Triple 12MP + 16MP + 8MP Leica |
| Front Camera | 24MP |
| Battery | 4000mAh (non-removable) |
| Display | 6.53″ IPS LCD (FHD+) |
| Android Version | 9.0 / 10.0 / 10.1 (EMUI 9 / 10 / 10.1) |
| Firmware File Types | ZIP, RAR (Board Dump, Dload, OTA) |
| Flashing Tools | Huawei dload method, Hisuite |
| File Sizes | 1.98GB – 5.84GB |
Download Official Firmware for Huawei Mate 20 (All Variants)
| Model | Filename | Android/EMUI | Size | Build Date | Build Version | Flashing Type | Cloud Storage | Region Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMA-L29 | HMA-L29 10.0.0.210(C605E4R1P5)_Firmware_EMUI10.0.0_05015KHL.zip | 10.0/EMUI 10.0 | 4.19GB | – | 10.0.0.210(C605E4R1P5) | Dload | Google Drive | Region C605 (Latin America) |
| HMA-L29 | Huawei_Mate_20_HMA-L29_BD_1.0.0.68_9.0.0_R3_EMUI9.0.0_05022KJE_9.0_HMT.zip | 9.0/EMUI 9.0 | 2.02GB | – | BD_1.0.0.68_9.0.0_R3 | Board Dump | Google Drive | – |
| HMA-L29 | HMA-L29 10.0.0.180(C432E8R1P5).zip | 10.0/EMUI 10.0 | 4.1GB | – | 10.0.0.180(C432E8R1P5) | Dload | AndroidFileHost | Europe (C432) |
| HMA-L29 | HMA-L29 10.1.0.288(C432E8R1P5).zip | 10.1/EMUI 10.1 | 4.4GB | – | 10.1.0.288(C432E8R1P5) | Dload | AndroidFileHost | Europe (C432) |
| HMA-L29 | HMA-L29 Hima-L29CA 9.0.0.108D(C652E12R1P16) Firmware 9.0.0 r3 EMUI9.0.0 05015KLL.zip | 9.0/EMUI 9.0 | 5.84GB | – | 9.0.0.108D(C652E12R1P16) | Dload | Google Drive | Asia/C652 |
| HMA-L09 | Huawei_Mate_20_HMA-L09_BD_1.0.0.68_9.0.0_R3_EMUI9.0.0_05022KJE_9.0_HMT.zip | 9.0/EMUI 9.0 | 2.02GB | – | BD_1.0.0.68_9.0.0_R3 | Board Dump | Google Drive | – |
| HMA-AL00 | Huawei_Mate_20_HMA-AL00_Hima-AL00B-BD_1.0.0.43_Board_Software_General_9.0.0_R3_EMUI_9.0.0_05022KJE_HMT.zip | 9.0/EMUI 9.0 | 1.98GB | – | BD_1.0.0.43 | Board SW | Google Drive | China |
| HMA-L29 | Huawei_Mate_20_Hima-L29CA_10.1.0.328_C55E9R1P5_Dload.zip | 10.1/EMUI 10.1 | 4.62GB | – | 10.1.0.328_C55E9R1P5 | Dload | Google Drive | C55 (Intl.) |
| HMA-AL00 | Huawei_Mate_20_Hima-AL00_10.0.0.188_C00_EMUI10.0.0_Dload.zip | 10.0/EMUI 10.0 | 4.73GB | – | 10.0.0.188_C00 | Dload | Google Drive | China C00 |
| HMA-AL00 | Huawei_Mate_20_Hima-AL00B_BD_1.0.0.68_9.0.0_R3_EMUI9.0.0_05022KJE_9.0_HMT.zip | 9.0/EMUI 9.0 | 2.02GB | – | BD_1.0.0.68_9.0.0_R3 | Board Dump | Google Drive | – |
| HMA-AL00 | HMA-AL00_Hima-AL00_10.0.0.188_C00_all_cn_Firmware_EMUI10.0.0.rar | 10.0/EMUI 10.0 | 4.73GB | – | 10.0.0.188_C00 | Dload | Google Drive | China C00 |
Note: Board software files are for advanced unbricking, often used after failed repairs or heavy software damage. Only install board dumps if you know your exact need. OTA = update package, Dload = full firmware replacement. Use region- and variant-matching files to prevent network loss.
Flashing Requirements
- The correct firmware file for your exact model and region
- Windows PC, USB cable
- Huawei HiSuite / Multi Download Tool (optional)
- MicroSD card (for dload method)
- At least 50% battery charge
- Complete backup (all data will be erased)
- Device drivers installed
How to Flash the Firmware
- Download and extract your firmware file (.zip,.rar) to PC.
- Place the dload folder (UPDATE.APP) on the root of your microSD card.
- Insert the card, turn off your device.
- Hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power until flashing starts.
- Wait for phone to reboot completely after flash.
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