These files belong to the Huawei MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro FDR family, a 2016 tablet line built around Android 5.1 with EMUI 3.1 on Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 hardware.
The important part is the branch match. FDR-A01L, FDR-A01W, FDR-A03L, FDR-A04L, and FDR-A05L sit under the same product name, but the package labels in this set clearly split across different regional and variant tracks such as C170, C233, C301, C500, C001, C100, and C640.
For the regular stock packages here, the safe lane is Huawei dload or update-package handling. The A05L board software file is not the same kind of job as the normal full stock ZIPs, so it should not be treated like a casual update file.
Firmware Details
| Device Name | Huawei MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro |
|---|---|
| Model Identifier | FDR-A01L, FDR-A01W, FDR-A03L, FDR-A04L, FDR-A05L |
| Chipset / Platform | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 / Snapdragon 615 family |
| Launch Android Version(s) | Android 5.1 with EMUI 3.1 |
| Current Firmware Line | Android 5.1 / 5.1.1 EMUI 3.1 stock branch across the listed package set |
| Firmware Type | Mixed stock set: mostly dload or update-style stock packages, plus one board software service package |
| Flashing Tool | Huawei dload / update-package workflow for the normal stock builds listed here |
| Region / Branch Notes | C170, C233, C301, C500, C001, C100, and C640 branches are all present in this archive list, so cross-branch flashing is a bad idea even when the tablet name looks identical. |
| Package Contents Type | On this family, the dload-style repair path revolves around Huawei update packages built around UPDATE.APP handling. |
| Typical File Size Range | 730MB to 1.8GB in this collection |
Flashing Risks & Disclaimer
The real risk on this tablet family is not the chipset by itself. It is flashing the wrong FDR variant or the wrong regional branch and ending up with package verification failure, update loops, or a tablet that will no longer take the normal recovery route.
Board software is the other trap. That file belongs to deeper recovery work and should not be the first thing thrown at a device that still accepts a regular stock package.
Download Table
This package is an original stock ROM mirrored for preservation, as the manufacturer no longer provides public downloads for this model.
| Region / Variant | Filename | Build / Version | Android / Firmware Version | File Type | Build Date | File Size | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDR-A01L C170 | Huawei_MediaPad_T2_10.0_Pro_FDR-A01L_5.1.1_EMUI_3.1_C170B002CUSTC170D001_Dload.zip | C170B002CUSTC170D001 | Android 5.1.1 / EMUI 3.1 | Dload ZIP | Not stated | 1.8GB | Google Drive mirror – Download |
| FDR-A01W C233 | FDR-A01w_FDR-A01wC233B008_5.1.1_2017.05.22.zip | C233B008 | Android 5.1.1 | Stock ZIP | 2017-05-22 | 1.08GB | Baidu mirror – Download |
| FDR-A01L C170 Russian branch note | Huawei_MediaPad T2 10 Pro_Firmware_FDR-A01L_Android 5.1.1_EMUI 3.1-C170B002CUSTC170D001_Nonspecific%28Russian%29.zip | C170B002CUSTC170D001 | Android 5.1.1 / EMUI 3.1 | Stock ZIP | Not stated | 1.79GB | Yandex Disk mirror – Download |
| FDR-A01L C100 | FDR-A01LC100B009.zip | C100B009 | Stock ZIP | Not stated | 1.4GB | AndroidFileHost mirror – Download | |
| FDR-A03L C233 | FDR-A03L_FDR-A03LC233B010_5.1.1_2017.04.28.zip | C233B010 | Android 5.1.1 | Stock ZIP | 2017-04-28 | 1.1GB | Baidu mirror – Download |
| FDR-A03L C233 | FDR-A03LC233B012.zip | C233B012 | Stock ZIP | Not stated | 1.16GB | Baidu mirror – Download | |
| FDR-A03L C233 Youth Edition | FDR-A03L_FDR-A03LC233B010【青春版】_5.1.1.zip | C233B010 | Android 5.1.1 | Stock ZIP | Not stated | 1.22GB | Baidu mirror – Download |
| FDR-A03L C640 China Full Network | Huawei_FDR-A03L_FDR-A03LC640B001【Full Network Version】_China_5.1.1.zip | C640B001 | Android 5.1.1 | Stock ZIP | Not stated | 1.22GB | Baidu mirror – Download |
| FDR-A05L C500 China board software | Huawei_MediaPad_T2_10.0_Pro_FDR-A05L_C500B007_Board_Software_China_Android_5.1_HMT.zip | C500B007 | Android 5.1 HMT | Board software ZIP | Not stated | 730MB | Google Drive mirror – Download |
| FDR-A05L C301 | FDR-A05LC301B027.zip | C301B027 | Stock ZIP | Not stated | 1.4GB | Google Drive mirror – Download | |
| FDR-A04L C001 | FDR-A04LC001B023.zip | C001B023 | Stock ZIP | Not stated | 1.4GB | Google Drive mirror – Download |
Flashing Requirements
- Match the exact tablet code first: FDR-A01L is not FDR-A01W, and neither should be mixed with A03L, A04L, or A05L just because the front bezel says MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro.
- Use the branch code as a second checkpoint. C170, C233, C301, C500, C001, C100, and C640 are not filler text.
- For the regular repair ZIPs, prepare a clean microSD card and extract the archive far enough to confirm whether the package exposes Huawei dload-style contents such as UPDATE.APP.
- Back up anything still readable. A proper stock restore can wipe user data.
- Do not jump straight to the A05L board software file unless normal full stock recovery is already off the table.
How to Flash
If the tablet still boots to stock recovery or can still see a local update path, begin with the matching normal stock package for that exact FDR model and branch. On this family, that is the least risky route for bootloop repair, failed OTA cleanup, and getting back to a clean stock base.
- Download the correct package for the exact model code and branch.
- Extract the archive and check for Huawei update-package contents, typically an UPDATE.APP-based layout on the dload-style builds.
- Place the required dload content on a microSD card in the expected folder structure for Huawei local update use.
- Power the tablet off, then start the normal Huawei update routine available for that package path.
- Wait for verification and flashing to complete without interruption. First boot can take a while.
Now the ugly part: if the package throws an immediate verification failure, stop there. That usually points to model or branch mismatch more than a broken flashing tool on this series.
The 730MB A05L C500B007 board software package belongs to service recovery territory. It is not the file to try first on a tablet that still accepts a standard full package, and it should not be mixed into a normal dload attempt.
For the full step-by-step recovery path used by the normal stock packages on this page, follow the Huawei dload guide here: Huawei dload firmware flashing guide.
FAQ
Can FDR-A01L firmware be flashed on FDR-A01W or FDR-A03L?
No. Those are separate model identifiers inside the same tablet family, and mixing them is exactly how update verification fails or recovery gets harder than it needed to be.
Which file should be tried first for a bootloop?
Use the matching normal stock package for the exact model and branch first. Save the A05L board software file for deeper recovery work, not for the first pass.
What is different about the A05L C500B007 board software package?
It is labeled as board software in the filename, which puts it outside the normal everyday update path. That usually means service-side recovery logic, not a routine local update.
Why are there several A03L packages with C233 and C640 labels?
Because A03L shows up here with more than one branch, including C233 and C640. Those labels matter, especially on older Huawei packages where branch mismatch can stop installation before flashing even starts.
Do these files help with failed OTA updates?
Yes, that is one of the normal reasons to use stock firmware on this family when the tablet is stuck between builds or cannot complete the updater path.
