Huawei Nova 7 SE and Vitality Edition (CDY-NX9, CDY-AN00, CDL-AN50, Cindy-N29B, NX9B, N29B) run EMUI 10.1/12 and HarmonyOS 2, sold across Asia, Middle East, and EU. These models are complex, with frequent regional bootloader, network, and encryption mismatch issues—making precise firmware matching essential for fixing software faults. Many users report bootloops, eRecovery lockouts, failed updates, dead boot, or data loss after bad flashes or region mixups.
The provided dload packages repair system partitions, remove soft brick, and restore official system images for supported variants only.
Huawei Nova 7 SE Firmware Details
| Device Names | Nova 7 SE, Nova 7 SE 5G, Nova 7 SE Vitality, Cindy-N29B, NX9B, CDL-AN50 |
| Model Numbers | CDY-NX9 / CDY-N29B / CDY-NX9B / CDY-AN00 / CDN-AN50 / Cindy-N29B |
| Chipset | Kirin 820/985 (5G), MediaTek (Vitality Edition), region-dependent |
| Android/HarmonyOS Version | EMUI 10.1, EMUI 12.0, HarmonyOS 2 |
| Firmware Builds | Exact: 10.1.1.143_C636E2R2P1, 102.0.0.268(C00E230R7P6), 10.1.1.106_C00E101R4P1, 238_C185E4R2P1, 266_C636E3R2P4 |
| Release Range | 2020–2025 (based on uploaded firmware archive dates) |
| File Size | 4.12 GB — 5.57 GB (dload archive) [query] |
| File Type | Update.app dload ZIP (for SD-card and dload flashing only) |
| Flashing Tool | SD Card Method: dload; some can flash via HiSuite/eRecovery |
| Region/Variant Target | Global, EU, Asia, Middle East (MUST MATCH model/build precisely) |
Download Official Firmware for Huawei Nova 7 SE (All Variants)
Verify your model and build number in Settings > About Phone, or by using Fastboot/Recovery logs. Only use a matching archive; if in doubt, do not flash!
📄 Filename: Huawei_Nova_7_SE_CDY-NX9_10.1.1.143_C636E2R2P1_Dload.zip
📦 Size: 4.57GB
🗓️ Build Date: 2021-09
🔢 Build Version: 10.1.1.143(C636E2R2P1)
🤖 EMUI Version: 10.1.1
⬇️ Download
Opinion: Use for CDY-NX9/EMUI 10.1.1 Asian retail. Common fix: bootloop, update fail, system crash.
📄 Filename: CDY-AN00_102.0.0.268(C00E230R7P6)_Firmware_HarmonyOS_2.0.0_05016PAY.zip
📦 Size: 5.57GB
🗓️ Build Date: 2025-07
🔢 Build Version: 102.0.0.268(C00E230R7P6)
🤖 HarmonyOS Version: 2.0.0
⬇️ Download
Opinion: HarmonyOS upgrade for CDY-AN00. Resolves bugs, enables new OS; highly model-sensitive.
📄 Filename: Huawei_Nova_7_SE_Vitality_Edition_CDL-AN50_10.1.1.106_C00E101R4P1_Firmware_General_EMUI10.1.1_05017DJL_Dload.zip
📦 Size: 4.97GB
🗓️ Build Date: 2023-11
🔢 Build Version: 10.1.1.106(C00E101R4P1)
🤖 EMUI Version: 10.1.1
⬇️ Download
Opinion: For Nova 7 SE Vitality, CDL-AN50 only; fixes dead-boot, hang, theme/battery bugs.
📄 Filename: Huawei_Nova_7_SE_5G_CDY-N29B_102.0.0.266_C636E3R2P4_Firmware_EMUI12.0.0_05016TSP_Dload.zip
📦 Size: 5.15GB
🗓️ Build Date: 2024-07
🔢 Build Version: 102.0.0.266(C636E3R2P4)
🤖 EMUI Version: 12.0.0
⬇️ Download
Opinion: For Nova 7 SE 5G CDY-N29B. EMUI 12 fixes: UI bugs, smart charging, rare lockup.
📄 Filename: Huawei_Nova_7_SE_5G_CDY-NX9B_102.0.0.266_C636E3R2P4_Firmware_EMUI12.0.0_05016TSP_Dload.zip
📦 Size: 5.14GB
🗓️ Build Date: 2024-07
🔢 Build Version: 102.0.0.266(C636E3R2P4)
🤖 EMUI Version: 12.0.0
⬇️ Download
Opinion: For Nova 7 SE 5G CDY-NX9B; EMUI 12 fixes, same as above, for NX9B subvariant.
📄 Filename: Huawei_Nova_7_SE_Cindy-N29B_10.1.1.238_C185E4R2P1_Firmware_EMUI10.1.1_05016TWV_Dload.zip
📦 Size: 4.12GB
🗓️ Build Date: 2022-10
🔢 Build Version: 10.1.1.238(C185E4R2P1)
🤖 EMUI Version: 10.1.1
⬇️ Download
Opinion: For Cindy-N29B variant; fixes region lock, boot fail, UI glitches seen on Middle East units.
📄 Filename: Nova_7_SE_CDL-AN50_10.1.1.106_C00E101R4P1_Firmware_General_EMUI10.1.1_05017DJL_Dload.zip
📦 Size: 4.98GB
🗓️ Build Date: 2023-09
🔢 Build Version: 10.1.1.106(C00E101R4P1)
🤖 EMUI Version: 10.1.1
⬇️ Download
Opinion: CDL-AN50 General release; check model code! For bricked or boot-stuck units only.
Flashing Requirements
- Official firmware for exact model/build!
- Extract ZIP to get Update.app (inside dload, or use SD card root)
- Fast SD card (8GB+), fully formatted FAT32. PC with ability to extract archives
- Full battery, avoid interruption during flashing
- Make backups! dload wipes device/data
How to Flash the Firmware
- Copy the entire dload folder (containing Update.app) to root of SD card.
- Insert SD, power off, hold Volume+ and Volume– and Power until flash starts.
- Allow firmware to write; phone will reboot when finished.
- If update fails, re-check model/build, format SD, and retry. Change SD if error persists.
- If device is hard-bricked: try official HiSuite or eRecovery repair options for supported models. For more info and guides use Huawei Dload Method Guide.
For full guide: Huawei Dload Method External Guide
What these firmware files can fix
- Bootloop and stuck at logo (soft brick)
- System partition corruption, update failure
- UI issues, smart charging, battery bugs after regional OTA
- Dead boot (when flashing on correct variant)
- Reverts phone to official system, suitable for resale or warranty
Known issues and complaints
- Many users report region-lock, wrong dload, or trying non-matching builds causes dead boot, eRecovery loop, or encryption lock
- PC eRecovery/HiSuite often fails to repair when model or region not matched
- HarmonyOS update is highly model/build-specific and should not be cross-flashed to unrelated variants
