Download Honor 5X (KIW) Firmware (Stock ROM, Board, TWRP)

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The Honor 5X (codename "Kiwi") was a popular budget metal-clad phone. However, its Snapdragon 616 processor has not aged well, and many users report significant lag, stuttering, and battery drain on later EMUI versions (Android 6.0). Other issues include "dead boot" (phone vibrates but black screen) or bootloops. We have organized a comprehensive collection of firmware to help you unbrick your device, upgrade/downgrade, or install rooted stock ROMs.

‼️ CRITICAL WARNING: READ BEFORE FLASHING ‼️
  • File Complexity: The files below cover various models and flashing methods. Using the wrong one will brick your phone.
  • MODEL & REGION:
    • Global/US (KIW-L21, L22, L24): These include Google Play Services.
    • China (KIW-AL10, TL00, UL00, CL00): These DO NOT have Google Play Services.
  • FILE TYPES & METHOD:
    • Dload: Standard official updates (SD Card method - Method 1).
    • Board Software (HMT): Factory repair files for dead boot (Qualcomm 9008 Mode). Experts only.
    • TWRP / Rooted: Modified stock ROMs or Backups that REQUIRE a custom recovery (TWRP - Method 2) to install.
Note: Backup your data. Flashing will erase everything.

📱 Honor 5X (Kiwi) Firmware Details​

Below are the technical details for the Honor 5X.

Device:Honor 5X / Huawei Glory Play 5X
Model:KIW-L21, L22, L24 (Global) / KIW-AL10, TL00, UL00, CL00 (China)
Codename:Kiwi (KIW)
Chipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 (MSM8939v2)
Android Version:5.1 (EMUI 3.1) / 6.0 (EMUI 4.0)
File Type:Dload, Board Software, TWRP Zip

📦 Download Official Firmware for Honor 5X​

The files are grouped by Region and Type. Please choose carefully.


Section 1: Global & US Models (L21, L22, L24)​


Note: Standard Dload package for KIW-L24 (USA). Android 6.0 (EMUI 4.0).
  • Filename: Honor 5X_Firmware_KIW-L24_Android 6.0.1_EMUI 4.0_C567B331_United States.zip
  • Size: 1.6GB
  • Build Version: C567B331
  • Download Link: Download from AndroidFileHost

Note: Standard Dload package for KIW-L24 (USA). Android 5.1 (EMUI 3.1).
  • Filename: Honor 5X_Firmware_KIW-L24_Android 5.1_EMUI 3.1_C567B151...zip
  • Size: 1.5GB
  • Build Version: C567B151
  • Download Link: Download from AndroidFileHost

Note: Standard Dload package for KIW-L24 (USA). Android 5.1. Build B140.
  • Filename: Honor 5x Firmware_KIW-L24_Android 5.1_EMUI 03.1_C567B140.zip
  • Size: 1.4GB
  • Build Version: C567B140
  • Download Link: Download from AndroidFileHost

Note: Standard Dload package for KIW-L21 (Europe). Android 6.0 (EMUI 4.0).
  • Filename: Honor_5X_Firmware_KIW-L21_Android_6.0.1_EMUI_4.0_C432B330...zip
  • Size: 1.7GB
  • Build Version: C432B330
  • Download Link: Download from AndroidFileHost

Note: Standard Dload package for KIW-L21 (Europe). Android 5.1. Provided by Modaco.

Note: Factory/Dload package for KIW-L21 (Middle East C185). Android 6.0.

WARNING: TWRP REQUIRED
Note: Pre-Rooted / Deodexed Stock ROM for KIW-L24. NOT a dload file. Flash using TWRP Recovery.

WARNING: TWRP REQUIRED
Note: Stock ROM zip for KIW-L24. Intended for TWRP flashing.

WARNING: TWRP BACKUPS
Note: The following files appear to be TWRP Backups or dumps based on the date-stamp naming convention. Use with TWRP.


Section 2: China Models (AL10, TL00, UL00, CL00)​

‼️ WARNING: NO GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES ‼️

Note: Factory/Dload Firmware for KIW-CL00 (China Telecom). Android 6.0.

Note: Factory Firmware for KIW-TL00 (China Mobile). Android 6.0.

Note: Factory Firmware for KIW-TL00H (China Mobile Public). Android 5.1.

Note: Factory Firmware for KIW-AL10 (China All-Netcom). Android 6.0.


Section 3: Board Software (Experts Only - Dead Boot Repair)​

‼️ WARNING: EXPERTS ONLY ‼️ These files are for repairing hard-bricked phones (Qualcomm 9008 Mode). They are flashed using specialized tools, not dload or TWRP.

  • Model: Honor 5X KIW-UL00 (China Unicom)
  • Filename: Honor_5X_KIW-UL00_C00B167_Board_Software...HMT.zip
  • Size: 776MB
  • Download Link: Download from Google Drive

  • Model: Honor 5X KIW-L22 (Global/Asia)
  • Filename: Honor_5X_KIW-L22_C900B076_Board_Software...HMT.zip
  • Size: 743MB
  • Download Link: Download from Google Drive

  • Model: Honor 5X KIW-L21 (Europe) - DUMP FILE
  • Filename: Honor_5X_KIW-L21_5.1.1_EMUI_3.1_05021UMN_Dump_HMT.zip
  • Size: 743MB
  • Download Link: Download from Google Drive


➡️ How to Flash the Firmware​

Select the method that matches your file type.

Method 1: Dload Method (Official)​

Use for files labeled "Dload" or "Firmware" (Sections 1 & 2).
  1. Step 1: Download and extract the zip file. Find the dload folder containing UPDATE.APP.
  2. Step 2: Copy the dload folder to the root of your SD card.
  3. Step 3: Power off the phone. Press Vol Up + Vol Down + Power until the update starts.

Method 2: TWRP Method (Custom)​

Use for files labeled "Rooted", "Deodexed", or date-stamped backups (Section 1).
  1. Step 1: Unlock Bootloader and install TWRP Recovery.
  2. Step 2: Copy the zip file to your phone storage.
  3. Step 3: Boot into TWRP (Vol Up + Power).
  4. Step 4: Select Install and choose the zip file (or Restore if it's a backup folder).

🛑 Disclaimer: This process is performed at your own risk. We are not responsible for data loss or bricked devices. Always verify your model number (e.g., L21 vs L24) before flashing. Flashing Board Software is extremely dangerous for non-experts.​
 
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