A lot of benefits from flashing the firmware on your Huawei Y9 2018, for example: fixing a faulty operating system, upgrading the Android operating system to the latest available, or restoring your phone to a completely healthy state. But, to not corrupt your device or do something wrong, you need to follow the procedure the whole way. In the following content, we will explain in detail the steps that you need to follow to flash your Huawei Y9 2018 firmware and the precautions that you need to take before going for the flashing process.

Requirements to Flash Huawei Y9 2018 Firmware:

There are some important steps you need to take and precautions you need to take before flashing the process. This preparation will ensure that the operation runs seamlessly and avoid any future complications.

Backup Your Data:

• Flashing the firmware means wiping your device and reinstalling a fresh version of the operating system. Keep in mind, that this can result in some loss of data, so back up all your data that is important to you.

Here’s how to back up your data:
Cloud Backup: Huawei has its cloud service which you can use to back up your contacts, messages, calendar events, and app data. For Huawei Cloud backup, go to Settings > Huawei ID > Cloud > Backup. You can back up your data either automatically or manually.
Google Backup: If you use a Google account on your Huawei Y9 2018, then Google’s cloud services will take care of backing up your contacts, app data, and photos. Just go to Settings > Google > Backup, and turn on the backup options.
Backup Manually: You can also manually backup your files to the PC or any external storage device by connecting Huawei Y9 2018 to the computer with a USB cable and copying the required files like pictures, videos, music, documents, etc.

Charge Your Device:

• Writing the firmware is a power-intensive operation. If your device turns off while the flashing is taking place, it can corrupt or destroy your OS. So make sure you have enough battery life on your Huawei Y9 2018 before you get started. Try and have around 50-60% battery, or even better, keep the device plugged into a charger at all times throughout the process.

Download the necessary tools and firmware:

Huawei Y9 2018 Firmware Flashing Requirements/Tools:

• Huawei HiSuite– This is the official desktop manager from Huawei which helps you flash the firmware. You can download it on your PC from Huawei’s official site.
• Huawei USB Drivers: These drivers help to establish the connection between Huawei Y9 2018 and the Computer. You may download these drivers from Google or Huawei’s official website.
• Official Firmware for Huawei Y9 2018: You need to download the official firmware for your Huawei Y9 2018 from Huawei’s official website or any trustworthy third-party website. Make sure to download the right firmware version that is compatible with your device model and region.

How to Flash Huawei Y9 2018 Firmware:

• When you’ve finished getting your device ready, including backing up your data, charging the device, and collecting the right tools, you can move on to the actual flashing process. Follow our step-by-step guide below on how to flash the firmware of your Huawei Y9 2018.
• Install Huawei USB Drivers: First of all; be sure that you have the right drivers installed for your Huawei Y9 2018, on your PC. These drivers enable your computer to detect your device and form a proper connection.
  Install Huawei USB Drivers on your PC from Huawei’s official website.

After you install the drivers, restart your computer to confirm the drivers are integrated correctly.

Download Firmware and Extract

• The first thing that you have to do is download the firmware for your Huawei Y9 2018. Important: Make sure you are flashing the firmware that corresponds to your region and device! To do this:
  Check out the Huawei official site or other trusted source.

Firmware Package for Huawei Y9 2018

• Once downloaded, you extract the firmware package. You will usually receive the firmware file in a ZIP or RAR package, so you will need to create an extraction via a file extraction tool such as WinRAR or 7-Zip.

How to Enable USB Debugging on Huawei Y9 2018:
The first step you need to perform is to enable USB Debugging to let the flashing tool access your Huawei Y9 2018:
Open the Settings app on your Huawei Y9 2018.
Tap on it and then scroll down to About phone.
Find the Build number and tap on it seven times to activate the Developer options.
After Developer options are activated, return to Settings > Developer options, and turn on the USB debugging option.

Connect the Huawei Y9 2018 to the computer.

• Once you have activated USB debugging, connect the Huawei Y9 2018 to the computer with a USB cable. The computer should recognize your device.
• Run Huawei HiSuite or the relevant flashing utility on your PC.
• Assuming you have connected your Huawei Y9 2018 correctly, the software will now detect your device.

Choose Firmware in Flashing Tool:

• Now that the device is detected, you can choose the firmware to flash on your Huawei Y9 2018.
• Open the flashing tool and select the extracted folder with the firmware files.
• Pick a firmware file by your device model.

Start the Flashing Process:

• Make sure your Huawei Y9 2018 is connected and prepared for the flashing process.
• Import all the images in the flashing tool.
• Click on the Confirm button to begin the flashing process.
• The tool might ask you to check your device’s details on the phone as well as the PC. Verify all information is accurate before finalization.

Wait for the flashing process to finish.

• It might take some time to flash the firmware, so please be patient. While in the flash process, do not remove your Huawei Y9 2018 from the PC. This could lead to software corruption or bricking if you interrupt the process.

The flashing tool will let you know when it’s done.

Reboot Your Device:

• It means that once the firmware flash has been successful, your Huawei Y9 2018 will reboot by itself. Note: the first boot may take a while; be patient.

Release the keys after rebooting and continue setting up your Huawei Y9 2018.
If you didn’t, you can restore it to your device if you backed up your data.

Important Considerations:

1. Firmware: Make sure you are downloading and flashing the correct firmware files for your Huawei Y9 2018. Installing the wrong firmware could permanently break your device.
2. Flash: Flashing should be done with caution and by experienced users. Note that flashing will erase internal storage on your device.
3. Warranty Disclaimer: Flashing the new firmware may void your warranty, depending on Huawei policies. Be sure to look up the warranty status and terms before continuing.
4. Downloading from Third-Party:\Try not to download the firmware from untrusted sources. Firmware should only come from official Huawei websites or established third-party forums.
5. The model number and region of the hardware device draw your generation of firmware for the device to match its model and region number to ensure compatibility.

How to flash Huawei Y9 2018 Firmware (Stock ROM) using the Factory method: You can easily update your device or fix software-related issues by flashing firmware on Huawei Y9 2018. But if so take care, follow the steps, and you should be fine. Nonetheless, if you are still unsure or have any issues while flashing, it is for the best that you call Huawei support or a certified technician.