Match the exact model, region, and branch name. Similar model numbers are not the same device.
Firmware files are here on Inar Guide. Tutorials, flash tools and USB drivers are on FlashGuideHub.
This collection covers three related Huawei tablet lines: the MediaPad M2 7.0 on PLE-703L, the MediaPad M2 8.0 on M2-801L and M2-802L, and the MediaPad M2 10.0 on M2-A01W and M2-A01L.
The hardware split matters because PLE-703L belongs to a Qualcomm MSM8939 family branch, while the 8.0-inch and 10.0-inch MediaPad M2 models use the Kirin 930 platform.
These stock packages are mainly useful for software recovery, failed updates, stock restoration, or returning a tablet to the correct regional branch after the wrong package was used.
Huawei local update and dload-style installation are the most common paths documented for MediaPad M2 stock packages, but the exact method should still follow the extracted package contents because some builds are handled as full dload packages while others are local update archives.
Huawei MediaPad M2 Firmware Details
| Device Name | Huawei MediaPad M2 firmware collection covering 7.0, 8.0, and 10.0-inch branches. |
| Model Identifier | PLE-703L, M2-801L, M2-802L, M2-A01W, M2-A01L. |
| Codename | No single shared codename was verified across all supplied models, so the article is organized by exact model identifier instead. |
| Chipset / Platform | PLE-703L is in the Qualcomm MSM8939 family, while M2-801L, M2-802L, M2-A01W, and M2-A01L use Kirin 930. |
| Launch Android Version(s) | Android 5.1.1 with EMUI 3.1 is the verified stock baseline for the MediaPad M2 7.0, 8.0, and 10.0 lines covered here. |
| Current Firmware Line | The supplied files stay within the Android 5.1.1 / EMUI 3.1 stock branch. |
| Firmware Type | Preserved Huawei stock update archives; package handling should be based on extracted contents because MediaPad M2 firmware is commonly delivered through local update or dload-style structures such as dload and UPDATE.APP. |
| Flashing Tool | No single PC flash tool was verified for every file in this set; the main installation family is Huawei local update or dload, with fastboot becoming relevant only when extracted image files are present or the tablet is no longer in a stock update state. |
| Region / Branch notes | The supplied packages include C233, C856, C100, C331, and C564 branches across China, Mexico, and other regional or channel customizations. |
| Typical File Size Range | 1.00 GB to 1.93 GB across this package set. |
| Bootloader Requirement | No universal unlocked-bootloader requirement was verified for these stock update packages, so an unlocked state should not be assumed in advance. |
⚠️ Flashing Risks & Disclaimer
The main risk on this collection is mixing PLE-703L, MediaPad M2 8.0, and MediaPad M2 10.0 packages, or forcing a local update package onto a tablet that no longer has the expected stock recovery or stock system state.
This package remains the property of its respective owner and is referenced only for restore or service use on legally owned Huawei tablets.
Download Official Firmware for Huawei MediaPad M2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLE-703L / China Nonspecific / MediaPad M2 7.0 | PLE-703LC233B018_Firmware_China_Nonspecific_Android 5.1.1_EMUI 3.1_05013QTL.zip | C233B018 / 05013QTL | Android 5.1.1 / EMUI 3.1 | Stock firmware zip; check extracted contents for local update or dload structure. | Not stated in filename | 1.93 GB | Download C233B018 (Google Drive mirror) |
| PLE-703L / C856 / MediaPad M2 7.0 | 高维禁用_PLE-703LC856B001CUSTC856D001_Firmware_5.1.1_r1_EMUI3.1_05015KUF.zip | C856B001 / CUSTC856D001 / 05015KUF | Android 5.1.1 r1 / EMUI 3.1 | Stock firmware zip; check extracted contents for local update or dload structure. | Not stated in filename | 1.87 GB | Download C856B001 (Google Drive mirror) |
| M2-801L / C100 / MediaPad M2 8.0 | M2-801LV100R001C100B009CUSTC100D001_Firmware_Finland_Hungary_France_Nonspecific_Nonspecific_Nonspecific_Android 5.1.1_EMUI 3.1_05013CUC.zip | V100R001C100B009 / CUSTC100D001 / 05013CUC | Android 5.1.1 / EMUI 3.1 | Stock firmware zip; Huawei local update or dload-style handling is typical for this family. | Not stated in filename | 1.40 GB | Download C100B009 (Google Drive mirror) |
| M2-802L / C331 / MediaPad M2 8.0 | HUAWEI_MediaPad M2 8.0_Firmware_M2-802L_Android 5.1.1_EMUI 3.1_V100R001C331B002CUSTC331D002_Mexico_Channel-Others.zip | V100R001C331B002 / CUSTC331D002 | Android 5.1.1 / EMUI 3.1 | Stock firmware zip; Huawei local update or dload-style handling is typical for this family. | Not stated in filename | 1.36 GB | Download C331B002 (Google Drive mirror) |
| M2-801W / C233 / MediaPad M2 8.0 | M2-801wV100R001C233B019.zip | V100R001C233B019 | Android 5.1.1 family / EMUI 3.1 family | Stock firmware zip; M2-801W updates are commonly handled through local update or dload methods in community stock firmware use. | Not stated in filename | 1 GB | Download C233B019 (Google Drive mirror) |
| M2-A01W / C564 / MediaPad M2 10.0 | Huawei MediaPad M2 M2-A01WV100R001C564B006CUSTC564D001 Firmware Android 5.1.1 EMUI 3.1 05014GDN.zip | V100R001C564B006 / CUSTC564D001 / 05014GDN | Android 5.1.1 / EMUI 3.1 | Stock firmware zip; MediaPad M2 10.0 full packages are commonly used through local update or dload-style installation when the correct full firmware is present. | Not stated in filename | 1.46 GB | Download C564B006 (Google Drive mirror) |
| M2-A01L / C233 / MediaPad M2 10.0 LTE | 华为_M2-A01L_M2-A01LV100R001C233B030.zip | V100R001C233B030 | Android 5.1.1 family / EMUI 3.1 family | Stock firmware zip; MediaPad M2 10.0 packages are typically handled through Huawei local update or full dload-style update paths. | Not stated in filename | 1.2 GB | Download C233B030 (Google Drive mirror) |
The download links above are hosted on Google Drive, which is a file-hosting service rather than a Huawei firmware portal, so they are preserved mirrors instead of official vendor servers.
Flashing Requirements
- Match the tablet to the correct hardware family first: PLE-703L is the 7.0-inch branch, M2-801L and M2-802L are the 8.0-inch branch, and M2-A01W and M2-A01L are the 10.0-inch branch.
- Extract the archive and check for a
dloadfolder orUPDATE.APP, because Huawei stock update packages commonly use that structure for local update installation. - Keep the tablet on stock recovery and stock system state when possible, because community guidance for MediaPad M2 local updates notes that modified systems can break the normal update path.
- Back up all important data first, because full firmware installation can show wipe warnings and data retention should not be assumed in advance.
- Check the regional branch carefully before installing, especially on C233, C856, C100, C331, and C564 builds, because those codes identify different software customizations.
How to Flash the Firmware
- Choose the exact package that matches the model number first, because PLE-703L, M2-801L or M2-802L, and M2-A01W or M2-A01L are different MediaPad M2 branches with different hardware families.
- Extract the archive and inspect the contents before doing anything else, because MediaPad M2 stock packages commonly rely on
dloadandUPDATE.APPlayouts for local installation. - If the package exposes a
dloadfolder orUPDATE.APP, copy the expected contents to local storage or SD storage and use Huawei’s local update path rather than treating the file as a random zip archive. - If the tablet has a modified system or recovery and the local update route fails, use the guide that matches the extracted package contents instead of retrying the same path repeatedly, because community reports on the MediaPad M2 note that stock update logic expects the correct base state.
- After the installation completes, allow extra time for the first boot and only troubleshoot further if the tablet remains stuck or cannot finish setup after a long restart window.
Possible guide options for this mixed MediaPad M2 collection depend on the extracted package contents.
- Huawei dload / eRecovery guide for packages that contain a
dloadfolder orUPDATE.APP, which is the most common fit for full Huawei stock update packages in this family. - OTA / sideload / local update guide for packages that are meant to be installed through Huawei local update without a separate PC flash tool.
- Fastboot guide only when the extracted archive clearly exposes image files and the stock local update route is no longer suitable, because MediaPad M2 community guidance notes that modified systems may need a different restore path.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can PLE-703L firmware be used on M2-801L, M2-802L, or M2-A01L?
No. PLE-703L belongs to the MediaPad M2 7.0 branch, while M2-801L and M2-802L are MediaPad M2 8.0 models and M2-A01L is part of the 10.0-inch line.
What is the main hardware difference across the models in this article?
PLE-703L is in the Qualcomm MSM8939 family, while the M2 8.0 and M2 10.0 models listed here use Kirin 930.
Do the region codes such as C233, C856, C100, C331, and C564 matter?
Yes. Those branch codes indicate different regional or channel customizations, so the safer path is to match the firmware branch already intended for the exact tablet.
Should every zip here be flashed the same way?
No. These archives belong to one Huawei stock update family, but the exact method should follow the extracted package contents, especially whether the archive includes dload and UPDATE.APP.
What if local update fails on a MediaPad M2?
That can happen when the tablet is not on the expected stock base or stock recovery, and community guidance for the MediaPad M2 notes that modified systems may need a different restore path than ordinary local update.
Do these packages always wipe user data?
No guaranteed data behavior should be assumed. Some community reports describe retained data on certain local updates, but Huawei full-package flows can also show wipe warnings.
Are these official Huawei servers?
No. The links are preserved mirrors on Google Drive, which is a third-party file-hosting service.