: The most common version used for Kirin 65x, 710, 960, and 970 chipsets.

Click on the or Browse button within the tool interface.

This is a must. Restart your Windows PC and enter the Advanced Startup options (typically by pressing a key like F8 during boot). Select the option to Disable Driver Signature Enforcement .

While the Huawei Hisilicon Flash Tool is a powerful tool for flashing firmware on Huawei and Honor devices, there are several precautions that you should take when using the tool. Some of the key precautions include:

./hidl.exe --read --partition userdata --output data.img This bypasses Android’s FBE (File-Based Encryption) only if the device has no hardware-backed Keymaster (Android 7–8). On Kirin 980+, data remains encrypted even after raw read.

A high-quality, original USB data cable (USB-A to USB-C or Micro-USB depending on the device).

Many modern Huawei phones require authorized Service Tools or official support channels to flash, particularly if they are locked with FRP (Factory Reset Protection). Firmware Source:

Crucial for the PC to recognize the device when connected in low-level download modes.

: Restores devices stuck in bootloops or hard-brick states.

Once the interface opens, click on the or Icon Configuration button (often represented by a gear icon).