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The Huawei Nova 5 Pro (nicknames "Seine" and "Seattle") is a strong phone. But sometimes, software updates cause problems like the battery going dead fast, late messages, or the phone getting stuck on the Huawei logo. Putting a new, official firmware on the phone is the best way to fix these bugs and make the phone work its best again.
CRITICAL WARNING: Read Before Flashing 
Here are the facts about the phone:
NOTE: This is an easy dload file for Seattle-AL10A, with EMUI 10.1.
NOTE: This is an easy dload file for SEA-AL10, with EMUI 10.1.
NOTE: This is an easy dload file for SEA-TL10, with EMUI 9.1.1 (Good for going back to an older version).
NOTE: Factory ROM for Seattle-TL10A (EMUI 9.1.1).
NOTE: Factory ROM for SEA-TL10.
To flash the easy dload firmware (Section 1), you need:
Use this for files in Section 1 (`...Dload.zip`):
This is for files in Section 2. They are factory files that need the passwords shown above and a special PC tool. Do not try this unless you are an expert at phone repair!
DANGER (Do This At Your Own Risk) 
This is your choice. We are not to blame if you lose data or break your phone. You must use the right file for your model. These are China (C00/C01) firmwares and are not for global phones.
- Model Check: These files are ONLY for the Huawei Nova 5 Pro (SEA-AL10 / SEA-TL10). Do not use them on any other phone.
- Different Files:There are two kinds of files here:
- Dload Files: These are the easy ones. You flash them using an SD card. (Method 1).
- Password Files: These are very hard factory files (UPtools, guangzi). They are for experts only and need a special PC tool. You CANNOT flash them with the easy SD card method.
- Region: All files are for the C00 / C01 (China) region. This may cause problems if your phone is a global version.
- Data Wipe: Any flash method will erase all your personal data. Save everything important first.
Huawei Nova 5 Pro Firmware Details
Here are the facts about the phone:
| Device: | Huawei Nova 5 Pro |
| Model / Name: | SEA-AL10, SEA-TL10 |
| Chipset (Brain): | Kirin 980 |
| Android Version: | 9.1 (Pie) / 10.1 (Q) |
| EMUI Version: | 9.1 / 10.1 |
| File Type: | Dload (Update.app) & Advanced Factory ROM |
| Flashing Method: | Huawei dload (SD Card) / PC Tool (UPtools) |
Download Official Firmware for Huawei Nova 5 Pro
Section 1: Standard Dload Packages (Easy SD Card Flash)
NOTE: This is an easy dload file for Seattle-AL10A, with EMUI 10.1.
- Filename: Huawei_Nova_5_Pro_Seattle-AL10A_10.1.0.170_C00E160R6P4...Dload.zip
- Size: 4.84GB
- Build Version: 10.1.0.170(C00E160R6P4)
- Download Link: Download from Google Drive
NOTE: This is an easy dload file for SEA-AL10, with EMUI 10.1.
- Filename: Huawei_Nova_5_Pro_SEA-AL10_10.1.0.170_C00E160R6P4...Dload.zip
- Size: 4.83GB
- Build Version: 10.1.0.170(C00E160R6P4)
- Download Link: Download from Google Drive
NOTE: This is an easy dload file for SEA-TL10, with EMUI 9.1.1 (Good for going back to an older version).
- Filename: Huawei_Nova_5_Pro_SEA-TL10 9.1.1.127(C00E116R1P5)...Dload.zip
- Size: 4.83GB
- Build Version: 9.1.1.127(C00E116R1P5)
- Download Link: Download from Google Drive
Section 2: Advanced Factory ROMs (FOR PC TOOLS ONLY)
WARNING: ADVANCED USERS ONLY. DO NOT USE THE DLOAD METHOD.NOTE: Factory ROM for Seattle-TL10A (EMUI 9.1.1).
- Filename: Seattle-TL10A 9.1.1.131(C01E129R1P5)_Firmware_9.0.0_r3_EMUI9.1.1_05015WUR.zip
- Size: 4.71GB
- Build Version: 9.1.1.131(C01E129R1P5)
- Download Link: Download from Baidu
Baidu Password:ZIP Password:Code:kmdrCode:UPtools
NOTE: Factory ROM for SEA-TL10.
- Filename: Huawei-nova-5-Pro-SEA-TL10 SEA-TL10 132.zip
- Size: 7.00GB
- Build Version: 132
- Download Link: Download from Baidu
Baidu Password:ZIP Password:Code:pwhhCode:guangzi
Things You Need (For dload Method)
To flash the easy dload firmware (Section 1), you need:
- SD Card: A formatted Micro SD card (at least 8GB).
- Computer: A Windows PC to open the file.
- Backup: A full backup of all your personal data.
- Charge: Your phone must be charged to at least 50%.
How to Flash the Firmware
Method 1: Huawei dload (Easy SD Card Method)
Use this for files in Section 1 (`...Dload.zip`):
- Extract File: Open the firmware `.zip` file.
- Find Folder: Look for the folder named `dload` (it has a big `update.app` file inside).
- Copy to SD: Copy the entire `dload` folder onto the main screen (root) of your Micro SD card.
- Power Off: Turn your phone completely OFF.
- Start Flash: Put the SD card in. Press and hold all three buttons: Volume Up + Volume Down + Power. Hold them until the update screen comes up. The phone will start the flash by itself.
Method 2: Advanced Flash (PC Tools)
This is for files in Section 2. They are factory files that need the passwords shown above and a special PC tool. Do not try this unless you are an expert at phone repair!
This is your choice. We are not to blame if you lose data or break your phone. You must use the right file for your model. These are China (C00/C01) firmwares and are not for global phones.