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
• 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:
• 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
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• Step 2: Extract the Downgrade Package
•  After downloading, extract the zip file using the password provided.
• Inside, you'll find the necessary
• folder or rollback firmware files.
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• Step 3: Create 'dload' Folder (If not provided)

•  On your microSD card, create a folder named.
• Place the
  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.

1.  Troubleshooting Tips

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