Rooting My Huawei Honor Non Camera

With my Huawei Honor Non Camera updated to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), it is a lot more easier to root the device compared to when it was running on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).


Before you root your device, you should take note of the following.

• Rooting your device voids your warranty
• Only root the device at your own risk
• I am not responsible if your device got bricked in the process of rooting
• This guide is meant for Singapore Huawei Honor Non Camera running on Singapore's version of ICS

Prerequisites:

• Huawei Honor Non Camera phone running on ICS
• A PC with administrator permission to run batch file
• HiSuite properly installed on your PC
• Ability to follow simple instructions
• The need or curiosity for rooted Android applications

Instructions:

• Download the tool required for rooting your device here (mirror)
• Extract the file using a file archiver 
• Enable USB debugging on your Huawei Honor

• Connect your Huawei Honor to your PC
• Run "root-me.cmd" with administrator permission
• Press any key to continue with the rooting process

• Reboot your phone and enjoy your rooted Huawei Honor!

Upgrading My Huawei Honor Non Camera

The Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for Singapore's Huawei Honor Non Camera is finally out!

Download it here from Huawei's official website!

I am going to go through step by step on how to proceed with the upgrade.


Prerequisites:

• Huawei Honor Non Camera phone


• MicroSDHC memory card slotted into your Huawei Honor


• A Mac or a PC that can access the root directory of the memory card through your Huawei Honor


• Ability to follow simple instructions

Instructions:

1. Backing up your system data and applications

• Navigate your way to "All backup" and backup your desired system settings and applications.


• Use "Backup to SD" to backup your system settings


• Use "Applications" to backup your applications

2. Downloading the required files for the update

• Either download the required files from the official Huawei website or download it from the dropbox link Huawei provided


• Extract the content using a file archiver

3. Placing the correct files in the correct place (Part 1)

• Copy the "dload - Part 1 (Main package)" folder onto the root directory of your memory card


• Rename "dload - Part 1 (Main package)" to "dload"

4. Running the update on your phone (Part 1)

• Note: DO NOT INTERRUPT THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE AT ANY POINT OF TIME


• Navigate to "System Settings" > "Storage" > "Software Upgrade"  > "SD card Upgrade" > "Confirm"


• The phone will reboot itself once the update is completed

5. Placing the correct files in the correct place (Part 2)

• Delete the existing "dload" folder in your memory card


• Copy the "dload - Part 2 (Vendor Package)" folder onto the root directory of your memory card


• Rename "dload - Part 2 (Vendor Package)" to "dload"

6. Running the update on your phone (Part 2)

• Note: DO NOT INTERRUPT THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE AT ANY POINT OF TIME


• Navigate to "System Settings" > "Storage" > "Software Upgrade"  > "SD card Upgrade" > "Confirm"


• You will see a "OK!" once the update is completed


• Remove the battery from the phone


• Place it back in and boot it up

7. Restoring your system data and applications

• Navigate your way to "All backup" and restore your desired system settings and applications

Congratulations! You have completed upgrading your Huawei Honor to Android 4.0!

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