STF-AL10 Downgrade from EMUI 9 / 9.1.0 to 8.0 (Honor 9 Downgrade Guide)

If you're looking to downgrade your Honor 9 (Model: STF-AL10) from EMUI 9 / 9.1.0 back to EMUI 8.0, this guide is for you. Whether you're doing it for custom ROM compatibility, performance reasons, or other personal preferences, follow the steps below carefully.

🔧 Why Downgrade to EMUI 8.0?

• Better performance on older hardware
• More stable for certain apps or custom tweaks
• Compatibility with specific tools or mods
• Personal preference or testing purposes

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⚠️ Disclaimer

• Downgrading will erase all data on your phone. Make sure to back up your important data before proceeding.
• This guide is for STF-AL10 (Honor 9) only. Do NOT use it on other models.
• Proceed at your own risk. We're not responsible for any damage caused.

📥 Required Files

Download Downgrade Package (STF-AL10 EMUI 8.0)
🔗 Click here to download
Password: HUAWEIHALABTECH2020dHONOR9

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📃 Downgrade Instructions

🔹 Step 1: Prepare Your Phone

• Charge your phone to at least 60%.
• Use a good-quality USB cable.
• Backup your data using HiSuite or Google account.

🔹 Step 2: Extract the Downgrade Package

• After downloading, extract the zip file using the password provided.
• Inside, you'll find the necessary dload folder or rollback firmware files.

🔹 Step 3: Create 'dload' Folder (If not provided)

• On your microSD card, create a folder named dload.
• Place the UPDATE.APP file inside this folder.

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🔹 Step 4: Start Downgrade

1. Turn off your phone.
2. Press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power simultaneously.
3. Keep holding until the update process begins automatically.
4. Wait until the installation completes (this might take a few minutes).
5. The phone will reboot into EMUI 8.0.

🛠️ Troubleshooting Tips

• If the downgrade doesn't start:
• Try using a different microSD card.
• Ensure UPDATE.APP is in the correct dload folder.
• Try updating via HiSuite rollback if manual method fails.

✅ Post-Downgrade Checklist

• After reboot, go through the setup process.
• Check Build Number in Settings > About Phone to confirm EMUI 8.0.
• Restore your backed-up data.

💬 Need Help?

Also read :Xiaomi Firmware Downloader Beta V1.0 Free Tool

If you face issues, you can reach out in Huawei/Honor forums or drop a comment with your problem. Always double-check that you're using the correct model and firmware.

Written by: Software Crack Guru
Tool Credit: HALABTECH
Password Source: Provided in download section.