The Huawei Ascend G7 family (models G7‑L01, G7‑L11, G760‑L03, G7‑UL20, G7‑TL00) is a 5.5‑inch mid‑range line built on the Snapdragon 410 with 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage and a 3000 mAh battery, originally shipping with Android 4.4.4 KitKat and EMUI 3.0.
After years of use and multiple EMUI upgrades up to Android 6.0.1/EMUI 4.0, many G7 owners encounter bootloops, devices stuck on the Huawei logo, failed EMUI 4.0 updates and general slowdowns that require a clean firmware flash or even board software repair.
The firmware and board packages below let you restore stock KitKat, upgrade to Lollipop/Marshmallow or revive dead G7 boards for a range of regions including Canada, Middle East & Africa, Turkey, Europe and Asia.
Huawei Ascend G7 Firmware Details
| Device Name | Huawei Ascend G7 |
|---|---|
| Models / Variants | G7‑L01, G7‑L03 (G760‑L03), G7‑L11, G7‑UL20, G7‑TL00 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916), quad‑core 1.2 GHz Cortex‑A53, Adreno 306 GPU |
| Display / Battery | 5.5‑inch 720p IPS LCD, 3000 mAh non‑removable Li‑Po battery |
| Base Software | Android 4.4.2/4.4.4 KitKat with EMUI 3.0, officially upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.0 on supported variants |
| Typical User Issues | Bootloops, stuck on logo, failed EMUI 4.0 downloads, update freezes, degraded performance and occasional battery‑related restart loops. |
| Firmware Types Below | Board software for dead‑boot repair, regional KitKat/Lollipop/Marshmallow Dload firmware, and full reads/dumps for technicians. |
| Flash Methods | SD‑card Dload (dload/update.app), Huawei service tools (board software / full read) and other Qualcomm service utilities. |
Download Official Firmware for Huawei Ascend G7
| Filename | File Size | Build / Version | Android / EMUI | Flashing Type | Region / Target Model | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huawei_Ascend_G7_G760-L03_V100R001C00B251_Board_Software_Android_4.4.4_EMUI_3.0_HMT.zip | 1.04 GB | G760‑L03 C00B251 (board) | Android 4.4.4 / EMUI 3.0 | Board software (deep unbrick) | G760‑L03 (G7‑L03 Latin America) dead‑boot / auto‑recovery repair | Download G760‑L03 C00B251 Board Software (Google Drive) |
| HUAWEI_G7_G760-L03_Firmware_Andriod 4.4.4_EMUI_3.0_V100R001C119B261_Canada.zip | 1.04 GB | G760‑L03 C119B261 | Android 4.4.4 / EMUI 3.0 | Dload / service firmware | Ascend G7 G760‑L03 Canada C119 | Download G760‑L03 C119B261 (Google Drive) |
| G7-L11_C636B330CUSTC636D062_Firmware_Malaysia_Singapore_Channel-Others_Android 5.1_EMUI 3.1_05012WCP.zip | 1.27 GB | G7‑L11 C636B330 | Android 5.1 / EMUI 3.1 | Dload / service firmware | G7‑L11 Malaysia/Singapore C636 (Channel‑Others) | Download G7‑L11 C636B330 (Google Drive) |
| G7-L11_V100R001C900B040CUSTC636D050_Firmware_Malaysia_Philippines_Singapore_Channel-Others_Android_4.4.4_KitKat_EMUI_3.0_05012WCP.zip | 1.09 GB | G7‑L11 C900B040 (CUSTC636D050) | Android 4.4.4 / EMUI 3.0 | Dload / service firmware | G7‑L11 Malaysia/Philippines/Singapore Channel‑Others (base KitKat) | Download G7‑L11 C900B040 (Google Drive) |
| Huawei_G7_Firmware_G7-L11_Android 5.1_EMUI 3.1_C636B330CUSTC636D062_Lao People’s Democratic Republic_Channel-Others.zip | 1.23 GB | G7‑L11 C636B330 | Android 5.1 / EMUI 3.1 | Dload / service firmware | G7‑L11 Laos C636 (Channel‑Others) Lollipop | Download G7‑L11 C636B330 Laos (Google Drive) |
| HUAWEI_G7_Firmware_G7-L11_Android 6.0.1_EMUI 4.0_C185B510CUSTC185D004_Middle East&Africa.zip | 1.3 GB | G7‑L11 C185B510 | Android 6.0.1 / EMUI 4.0 | Dload / service firmware | G7‑L11 Middle East & Africa C185 Marshmallow | Download G7‑L11 C185B510 (Google Drive) |
| G7-L11C185B510 Full umt Read (Password: qwrhddqcrg) | – | G7‑L11 C185B510 full dump | Android 6.0.1 / EMUI 4.0 | Full UMT read (technician use) | Advanced repair reference for G7‑L11 C185 (requires UMT dongle) | Download G7‑L11 C185B510 Full Read (MediaFire) |
| Huawei_G7-TL00_V100R001C01B270.zip | 1.19 GB | G7‑TL00 C01B270 | Android 4.4.4 / EMUI 3.0 | Dload / service firmware | Ascend G7‑TL00 China Telecom C01 | Download G7‑TL00 C01B270 (MediaFire) |
| Huawei_G7-L01_V100R001C00B250CUSTC185D001.zip | 1.08 GB | G7‑L01 C00B250 (CUSTC185D001) | Android 4.4.4 / EMUI 3.0 | Dload / service firmware | G7‑L01 C185 base KitKat (Middle East & Africa) | Download G7‑L01 C00B250 C185 (MediaFire) |
| HUAWEI_HUAWEI G7-L01_G7-L01C432B350_2016-05-01.rar | 1.54 GB | G7‑L01 C432B350 | Android 6.0.1 / EMUI 4.0 | Dload / service firmware | G7‑L01 Europe C432 Marshmallow final | Download G7‑L01 C432B350 (Mega) |
| G7-L01_C464B540_Firmware_Turkey_Nonspecific_Android6.0_EMUI4.0.tar | 1.66 GB | G7‑L01 C464B540 | Android 6.0 / EMUI 4.0 | Dload / service firmware | G7‑L01 Turkey C464 Marshmallow | Download G7‑L01 C464B540 (Google Drive) |
| Huawei_Ascend_G7_G7-UL20_V100R001CHNC00B251_221214_Dload.zip | ≈1.0 GB | G7‑UL20 CHNC00B251 | Android 4.4.4 / EMUI 3.0 | Dload (SD‑card) | Ascend G7‑UL20 China Unicom CHNC00 | Download G7‑UL20 C00B251 Dload (Google Drive) |
Flashing Requirements
- Windows PC or laptop with Huawei USB drivers and, for board or full‑read packages, appropriate Qualcomm service tools (for example QPST‑based utilities) installed.
- Good quality microUSB cable and, for Dload firmwares, a FAT32‑formatted microSD card (8–32 GB) to hold the de>dload folder and de>update.app files.
- Battery level of at least 60 % before flashing to avoid shutdown during update, which can worsen bootloops or corrupt system partitions.
- Complete backup of contacts, photos and app data whenever the phone can still boot, because most Dload and board‑level flashes will wipe user data.
- Correct region and model match (for example G7‑L01 C432 vs C185, G7‑L11 C636 vs C185) to preserve network bands and avoid “software install failed” in EMUI recovery.
How to Flash the Firmware
- Download the exact firmware for your variant (for example G7‑L01 C432B350 or G7‑L11 C185B510) and extract it until you see a de>dload folder or an de>update.app file.
- For Dload: copy the de>dload folder to the root of a FAT32 microSD card, insert it into the powered‑off G7, then press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power to trigger the three‑button update installer.
- Wait for the progress bar to reach 100 % without removing power or the SD card; the phone will reboot automatically when flashing is complete.
- For board / QPST packages: place the device into Qualcomm EDL/9008 mode (often via test‑point on dead units), load the XML/MBN firmware into your service tool and start the download to restore boot‑critical partitions.
- After a successful flash, allow extra time for the first boot as EMUI rebuilds caches and apps, then check About phone to confirm that the build and region match your target firmware.
For a picture‑based EMUI Dload walkthrough, use this Huawei SD‑card guide: Huawei devices (dload method), and for deeper board‑level recovery with Huawei service tools see the Huawei Smartphone Multi Download Software step‑by‑step guide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What G7 problems can these firmwares fix?
Correct stock firmware can solve many software‑side issues such as devices stuck on the Huawei logo, random bootloops, failed EMUI 4.0 downloads, update freezes and severe slowdowns from corrupted system files.
How do I choose between KitKat, Lollipop and Marshmallow builds?
For maximum app compatibility and security on supported variants, EMUI 4.0 Marshmallow builds like G7‑L01 C432B350 or G7‑L11 C185B510 are recommended, while KitKat EMUI 3.0 packages are best when you simply need original factory software for basic stability.
Can I flash a G7-L11 firmware on a G7-L01?
No, cross‑flashing between G7‑L01, G7‑L11, G760‑L03, G7‑UL20 and G7‑TL00 or mixing CUST regions (for example C432, C185, C636, C464) can break cellular bands, cause bootloops or hard‑brick the device.
Will flashing these files erase my personal data?
Yes, Dload flashes and almost all board‑software repairs perform a factory reset, so backup anything important before you begin whenever the phone still boots into Android or recovery.
What if EMUI update still fails after a clean flash?
If OTA updates keep failing, ensure you are on the correct regional firmware, clear cache/storage, check free space and try again via HiSuite; in some cases remaining on a stable Marshmallow EMUI 4.0 build is the most reliable option.
Can these packages fix hardware‑related bootloops or battery issues?
They can only resolve software causes; bootloops from worn batteries or damaged power circuits require hardware repair, even if firmware is correctly restored.
