The Huawei Y9 2018 (codename Florida, models FLA‑LX1/LX2/LX3/FLA‑L21/L22/L23/AL00/AL10/AL20) is a popular mid‑range phone built around the Kirin 659 chipset, 5.93‑inch Full HD+ display and a large 4000 mAh battery for all‑day use.
Over time, many users have reported issues after EMUI 9.1 updates, including fast battery drain, ghost/auto touches, random freezes, auto reboots, update failures, and problems getting EMUI 9.1 at all on some regions.
Technicians also frequently see Y9 2018 units stuck in bootloops, with corrupted OEM info, lost IMEI, FRP lock, or soft‑bricked boards that require full board software to revive.
The firmware and board packages below let you upgrade or re‑flash clean EMUI 9.1, downgrade back to stable EMUI 8.0 where needed, unbrick dead phones, repair IMEI/FRP for C185 devices, and restore complete board software for Florida variants.
Huawei Y9 2018 Firmware Details
| Device Name | Huawei Y9 2018 / Enjoy 8 Plus (Florida series) |
|---|---|
| Model Identifiers | FLA‑LX1, FLA‑LX2, FLA‑LX3, FLA‑L21, FLA‑L22, FLA‑L23, FLA‑TL10, FLA‑TL00, FLA‑AL00, FLA‑AL10, FLA‑AL20 |
| Codename | Florida / Florida‑BD (board software) |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 659, octa‑core 4×2.36 GHz + 4×1.7 GHz, Mali‑T830 MP2 GPU |
| Android / EMUI Versions | Android 8.0 with EMUI 8.0, Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1 (Dload & full firmware) |
| Main Use Cases | Fix bootloop, downgrade/upgrade EMUI, repair IMEI/FRP (C185), restore dead boards, change region within Florida family |
| Flashing Types | Dload (SD‑card three‑button), Service / Repair package, Board Software (test‑point + service tool) |
| Supported Regions in This Pack | Russia (C10), Middle East & Africa C185, Latin America C605, Asia Pacific C636, China C00 (AL‑series) |
Download Official Firmware for Huawei Y9 2018 (Florida)
Use this table to match firmware to your exact Y9 2018 variant and region so you avoid no‑network, Google issues, or bootlocks after flashing.
| Filename | File Size | Build Date / EMUI | Build / Cust | Android Version | Flashing Type | Region / Target | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huawei_Y9_2018_FLA-LX1_RU_HLRCF_9.1.0.136_C10E5R1P5T8_9.0.0_R3_EMUI9.1.0_05015BLJ_Dload.zip | 3.18GB | EMUI 9.1.0 (C10 RU) | 9.1.0.136 C10E5R1P5T8 | Android 9.0 | Dload (SD‑card) | FLA‑LX1 Russia RU HLRCF (C10) | Download RU 9.1.0.136 Dload (Google Drive) |
| FLA-LX1 9.1.0.163(C185E8R1P5T8)_MOS_password_protected.zip | 3.1GB | EMUI 9.1.0 (C185) | 9.1.0.163 C185E8R1P5T8 | Android 9.0 | Service / Dload package | FLA‑LX1 Middle East & Africa C185 (MOS custom pack) | Download 9.1.0.163 C185 (AndroidFileHost) (pass: ministryofsolutions.com FLALX1) |
| Y9 2018 FLA-LX1 8.0 Repair imei And Reset Frp (C185).zip | 2.4GB | EMUI 8.0 service | C185 service pack | Android 8.0 | Service IMEI/FRP | FLA‑LX1 C185 IMEI repair + FRP reset (technician use) | Download IMEI + FRP Repair C185 (AndroidFileHost) |
| Huawei_Y9_2018_FLA-LX2_8.0.0.121_C636_Firmware_Android8.0.0_EMUI8.0.0_05014YVT_Dload.zip | 2.51GB | EMUI 8.0.0 (C636) | 8.0.0.121 C636 | Android 8.0 | Dload (SD‑card) | FLA‑LX2 Asia Pacific / C636 region | Download LX2 8.0.0.121 C636 Dload (Google Drive) |
| FLA-L21 9.1.0.120(C10E4R1P2T8)_Firmware_9.0.0_r3_EMUI9.1.0_05015BLJ.zip | 3.08GB | EMUI 9.1.0 (C10) | 9.1.0.120 C10E4R1P2T8 | Android 9.0 | Dload / Service | Florida‑L21 Russia / C10 dual‑SIM variant | Download L21 9.1.0.120 C10 (Google Drive) |
| Huawei_Y9_2018_FLA-LX3_8.0.0.138_C605_Firmware_8.0.0_R1_EMUI8.0_05015ATB_Dload.zip | 3.88GB | EMUI 8.0.0 (C605) | 8.0.0.138 C605 | Android 8.0 | Dload (SD‑card) | FLA‑LX3 Latin America C605 region | Download LX3 8.0.0.138 C605 Dload (Google Drive) |
| Huawei_Y9_2018_Florida-L23_8.0.0.138_C605_Firmware_8.0.0_R1_EMUI8.0_05015ATB_Dload.zip | 3.88GB | EMUI 8.0.0 (C605) | 8.0.0.138 C605 | Android 8.0 | Dload (SD‑card) | Florida‑L23 Latin America dual‑SIM C605 | Download L23 8.0.0.138 C605 Dload (Google Drive) |
| Huawei_Y9_2018_Florida-L22_8.0.0.121_C636_Firmware_Android8.0.0_EMUI8.0.0_05014YVT_Dload.zip | 2.51GB | EMUI 8.0.0 (C636) | 8.0.0.121 C636 | Android 8.0 | Dload (SD‑card) | Florida‑L22 Asia Pacific C636 | Download L22 8.0.0.121 C636 Dload (Google Drive) |
| Huawei_Y9_2018_Florida-L21_8.0.0.127_C185_8.0.0_R1_EMUI8.0_05015AKS_Dload.zip | 2.49GB | EMUI 8.0.0 (C185) | 8.0.0.127 C185 | Android 8.0 | Dload (SD‑card) | Florida‑L21 Middle East & Africa C185 | Download L21 8.0.0.127 C185 Dload (Google Drive) |
| Huawei Y9 2018 FLA-L21 FLA-L22 FLA-L23 FLA-TL10 FLA-TL00 FLA-AL00 FLA-AL10 FLA-AL20 Florida-BD 1.0.0.46 Board Software General Android 8.0 EMUI8.0 05022JEV.rar | 1.2GB | Board Software 1.0.0.46 | Florida‑BD 1.0.0.46 | Android 8.0 base | Board Software (test‑point) | General board repair for multiple Florida variants (dead/blank/9008) | Download Florida‑BD 1.0.0.46 Board Software (AndroidFileHost) |
| FLA-AL00C00B178 / FLA-AL20C00B178 / FLA-AL10C00B178 8.0.0.178.zip | 1.72GB | EMUI 8.0.0 (C00 CN) | 8.0.0.178 C00B178 | Android 8.0 | Dload / Service | Huawei Enjoy 8 Plus China AL00/AL20/AL10 (no Google by default) | Download ALxx 8.0.0.178 C00 (Google Drive) |
Flashing Requirements
- Windows PC or laptop with stable USB ports, plus latest Huawei USB drivers installed so the Florida board and Dload/board tools can detect the phone properly.
- Good quality USB cable and a microSD card (8–32GB recommended) for copying Dload update.app packages for three‑button flashing.
- Battery charged to at least 60% because interruption during update.app installation or board restore may permanently brick the Y9 2018.
- Full backup of contacts, photos, WhatsApp and internal storage, since most Dload flashes and board software operations wipe user data.
- Professional tools and test‑point access if you plan to use the Florida‑BD 1.0.0.46 board software or IMEI/FRP repair package on C185 units.
How to Flash the Firmware
Dload (SD‑card) EMUI firmware
- Download the correct Dload firmware for your exact model and region (for example FLA‑LX1 C10, Florida‑L21 C185, LX2 C636) and extract it until you see the update.app file.
- Format a microSD card to FAT32, create a dload folder on the root, and copy update.app (and any additional.app files if included) into that folder.
- Insert the SD card into the phone, power off completely, then press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power until the Huawei update screen appears.
- Wait for the Dload process to reach 100% without disconnecting power; the phone will reboot and optimize apps on first boot which can take several minutes.
- After boot, verify EMUI/Android version and cust (C10/C185/C605/C636) in Settings → About phone to confirm you are on the intended region build.
Board software & IMEI/FRP repair packages
- For dead‑boot or 9008 devices, open the phone, locate the Florida test‑point referenced by your service documentation, and short it while connecting USB to enter board mode.
- Use Huawei Smartphone Multi Download Software or your preferred professional servicing tool to load the Florida‑BD 1.0.0.46 board software or C185 IMEI/FRP repair file.
- Select the correct board or repair package, ensure “erase user data” is set as required, and start the flashing process without touching the cable until completion.
- Once the tool reports success, disconnect the cable, reassemble the device if opened, and power on; the first boot may take longer as partitions are rebuilt.
- After boot, check IMEI, baseband and SIM network, then sign back into Google and Huawei accounts if applicable.
For a full, illustrated EMUI Dload tutorial with pictures and videos, follow this dedicated guide for Huawei phones using external drives: Huawei devices (dload method) step‑by‑step guide, and for deeper board‑level recovery workflows see the Huawei Smartphone Multi Download Software guide referenced for these files.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What problems can these Y9 2018 firmwares fix?
Re‑flashing clean EMUI firmware or board software can solve bootloops, auto restarts, severe battery drain, ghost touches from bad updates, and many soft‑brick issues on Florida devices.
How do I choose the right file for my Huawei Y9 2018?
Match your exact model (FLA‑LX1/LX2/LX3/L21/L22/L23/ALxx) and region cust (C10, C185, C605, C636, C00) in Settings and on the back label with the same codes in the firmware filename before flashing.
Can I downgrade from EMUI 9.1 back to EMUI 8.0?
Yes in many cases, by using the correct EMUI 8.0 Dload file for your region, but downgrades are always risky and may cause data loss or app issues, especially on Chinese AL variants with Google apps.
Will these files fix Google apps on Chinese FLA-AL00/AL20 after EMUI 9.1?
On China C00 devices, newer EMUI 9.1 builds often block GMS installation, so some users revert to EMUI 8.0.0.178 C00, but success is not guaranteed and may break OTA updates.
Do IMEI and FRP repair packages work on all regions?
No, the dedicated “Repair IMEI and Reset FRP (C185)” pack is intended only for C185 devices and should be used by experienced technicians with proper legal authorization.
What if my phone still switches off or lags after flashing?
If random shutdowns, heating or lag persist even on clean firmware, the problem may be related to battery wear or hardware faults and should be checked by a qualified service center.
