Ascend Mate is officially 2 years old now. Even though it packs similar hardware as the Ascend P6, Ascend Mate always got less attention when it comes to firmware updates. Ascend P6 got the Android 4.4 KitKat update few months ago but Ascend Mate was stuck in Android 4.2 with EMUI 2.0 until now. The last recorded firmware update for the Mate was announced in September last year http://huaweinews.com/2014/09/ascend-mate-b930-firmware/ and now Huawei has a whole new firmware update ready for the Ascend Mate in Chinese region numbered as B321.
Even though the numbering scheme implies that B321 is possibly a downgrade compared to previous B930 firmware, its wrong. B321 packs Android 4.4 KitKat and Huawei’s latest Emotion UI 3.0 interface. Unfortunately as we mentioned earlier, B321 firmware is intended for the Chinese region but you can install it on your international Ascend Mate with minimum hassle. B321 is marked as a development firmware and its the very first Android 4.4 firmware for the Ascend Mate so you should expect to have few issues here and there.
Changelog doesn’t mention any new special additions to the features but all the new features of Emotion UI 3.0 are carried over to the B321 firmware. Mainly the UI is completely overhauled thanks to EMUI 3.0 and few EMUI 3.0 specific apps are added. Here are the details of this firmware in an easy to understand form,
Model – Ascend Mate MT01-U06
Firmware version – B321
Android version – 4.4
EMUI version – 3.0
Stage – Development
Region – China
Google Apps included – No
Languages – English,Chinese,..
Size – 842MB
On official changelog, Huawei has mentioned that you should only upgrade to B321 from B930 in order to make sure that your device doesn’t get bricked. Upgrading from other versions other than B930 might be possible but we strongly recommend you to follow Huawei’s instructions and upgrade from B930.
If you happen to install this firmware on your Ascend Mate, please share your thoughts and issues you faced in the comments below.
Download link and release page (Chinese, use Chrome to translate) – http://goo.gl/5ic8Cj
112 Response Comments
Wow i waiting for this shit in Europe…
What about (G6 4G) and (international honor 3C) ?
Hi,google is sign?? please answer im from iran
sign gmail?
huawei whyyyyyyy Google Apps included – No
please
It does not have google apps but you can install it from the “App Center” that comes with the firmware.
Google is sign? Goole play game sign?
I am French, data connection works perfectly with APN. For install play store I used huawei app center and for contact i used google contact sync apk.
All is okay only one bug gesture controle in settings is empty. The rom is smooth and Bluetooth low energy works perfectly with my fitbit.
Best rom ever for me.
So there is no google apps ? Is there any other way I can install google play store separately ? Plzz help
Hi.you can download google play from
http://m.aptoide.com/list/versions/com.android.vending/80310011
really crazy….. why they don’t add google apps……. Huawei is really bad support for other country ….. they only support china ……. Add GOOGLE APPS…….
google play
Hi.you can download google play from
http://m.aptoide.com/list/versions/com.android.vending/80310011
it works on my huawei ascend mate thanks
i dont need to change my firmware. thumbs up
is the best
I love you Huawei
why Google Apps included – No
data doesnt work
Data can work, but you have to set the APN manually.
it will work on all models of mate…for those who need google apps…back up everything in b930 and after installing b321 make a restore… & update gapps
thanks huawei. but what about international version? we are wating for OTA…..
data doesn’t work too…….
i Just manually setting the APN, now can use the data, but GPS looks like not work…
Hey friend data is word
how to root Ascend Mate B321 Android 4.4 KitKat ??
So can we expect stable version B322 soon, with gapps hopefully?
is it with italian language?
(P7 mini/G6 4G) EMUI3 beta :
https://www.droidapp.nl/toestellen/huawei-ascend-g6-emotion-ui-3-0-testers-gezocht/
Linkerror… file has been deleted??? new downloadlink plz.
Did somebody got any luck on rooting their Mate after this update? If so, with what method?
i can not downgrade to lower version such as 4.2.2 or 4.1.2
in updating progress failed.
i can downgrade with fastboot flash rom files to 4.1.2 B221
Is there any procedure link to downgrade from B321 to B930…
Ich habe das huawei mt1 06 mit einer 4.1 Version brauche aber 4.4
P6 international update? They are taking too long.. P7 already has and it’s like the p6 chinese one
Danke huawei. Endlich weg vom 4.1 (: jetzt kommt 4.4 einfach nur cool
Thanks huawei. I ‘m so habby
Pleace i love my huawei so mutch. But not the 4.1 Version. I come from germany my englisch not perfect ):
Mein huawei MT1 U 06 braucht wirklich dringend ein update und das könnt nur ihr machen.like ist im facebook schon drin (: würde mich echt freuen. Danke
OK sorry i dont no what can meke
Ascend mate B 321 Android 4.4 kitkat is official Firmware. Android 4.4 kitkat is for ascend P6.huawei frequently update Smartphones. B321 packts Android 4.4 kikat and huawei latest emotion UI 3.0 previous B930 Firmware its wrong. Im habby
OK dann nicht . Okay Android 4.4 kitkat bye bye
I no its a jock I m 37 not 5
Great attempt !! The motion control & the mobile network are not working please find a fix and let us know. Otherwise its pretty Kool !
how to root I have try very much I can’t
I installed this B321 Rom on my Dutch ascend mate yesterday. First upgraded it from b907 to b930 and then flashed b321.
Flashing went without any problems, all languages are available in this Rom. After I installed the apk for the playstore, the only issue I had was to get the Google contacts and calendar to sync. To fix it I downloaded and installed “GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk” version 4.4.2.x and “GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk” version 4.0.3.x . I can really recommend this Rom. Everything runs very smooth.
Hoi Ruud, ik heb via zo’n link (alles in Chinees) rechtstreeks op mijn mate mt1-u06 gedownload. Kan ik op updateklikken? Of moet ik het op een andere manier doen? Of heb je misschien een link voor me waar jij het vandaan hebt? Ik ben niet echt handig met dit soort dingen. Alvast bedankt en groet, Don.
Hoi Don,
Je moet de update.app file in een filder genaamd “dload” op je geheugenkaartje zetten en dan op je telefoon kiezen voor “lokale update”.
Let wel even op dat Huawei aangeeft dat je de b931 rom alleen vanaf de b930 rom kunt upgraden. Als je nu dus, zoals ik, een andere rom versie dan b930 op je ascend mate hebt staan dan moet je eerst upgraden naar b930, ook weer via de “dload” folder.
Sorry, foutje….waar b931 staat bedoel ik natuurlijk b321..
hello Ruud. What’s the best thing to do? To copy the first item from the link http://goo.gl/5ic8Cj directly to my Mate? And than unpack?
Dank je, Groet, Don
I would recommend to download and unpack the .zip on your pc and then transfer the update.app to your memory card.
hi
I have a Ascend mate 1 (MT1-U06)
MT1-U06V100R001C00B223
4.1.2
THE QUESTION IS THAT CAN I USE THIS FIRMWARE TO MY PHONE
THANKS
The answer is yes. All though I will not be responsible if anything might go wrong.
Just read my story above…
You can but you need to upgrade to B930 first, then upgrade to B321.
is there a tutorial for upgrading to B930 then to B321? I am a newbie to such processes but I am willing learner.
Data can work, but you have to set the APN manually.
Huawei,Why are you not giving 4.4.4 via OTA update ? Why so rude & no customer support for flagship phone?
How can I root this ?
When I open google maps it doesn’t open , it comes on with white screen and the crashes . how can I fix this
Goole play game sign?????
please answerrrr pleaseeeeeeeee
How can down grade to older versions ? for example down grade to 4.2 or 4.1
hi….does anyone know how to down grade this rom to b221 gellybean? i tried but it fails and says “SD CARD UP DATE FAIL… REBOOT SYSTEM NOW” thanks for the replies.
you can downgrade to 4.1.2 with going to fastboot loader and flash rom files.
I installed this Rom in my huawei mt1-u06 (Spain) and I cannot return to my official Rom, it gets fail the dload folder! why!!!!!!! I’m so angry! Can anyone help me please?
Huawei should upgrade to International phones, not only for China! I’m disappointed with u…
Missing a storage space!!!!!
From 8GB to 700MB!!!
HELP!!
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We rn’t chaina.we want update for middle east and Europa.
dont forget middle asia.we have b221 4.1.2 :'((
Hi
I used asend p6 from last one year from kuwAIT and now i upgrade in india.
How its possible.
and online upgrde pacakge not available.
This update not have play store and other Google apps pls fainly update solve this problem pls launch fanily KitKat update and I’m eating for lollipop update thanks huawei I love my huawei mate mt1 u06
any one knows how to down grade to official rom??? please respond
After installing this ROM the screen resolution is reduced, is not what it used to be, declined, please help
Will we can update or ascend?when?ota?plz :'(
Hey admin.what about international version of ascend mate ?
Im fucking ur label ,ur otas ur apps and ur bad supports.my ascend mate in ur ass boss :@
Has any one had success in rooting the B321 firmware? Tried many methods, none seem to work.
I love this phone but hate the there is no international update you need to look after all your customers not just those in china
How To Install The Firmware file zip
i upgrade this rom is rom is not good im try to install turn back jellybean 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 but not install update fail eror pls help
how to retrun back 4.2.2 im so angry with this update im not again to buy huawei mobile
Hi frnds.im from iran
If u wanna change ur roms.following this steps>>
B221 or B223 >>B930 >>B321 dont forget it
Please update or mate with online update.please.admin if u reading this text just say to us,when?
Dear Huawei,As a representative of persian countries(iran,tajikestan,uzbekstan,afqanistan and some iraq,azabaijan,turkey want official rom released 4.4.2 emui3 on our ascend mates ota.just with online update.
Just installed it and its awesome… hats off to Huawei.
Yes you need to install Google Play Store APK. But its easy to install download… google “Google Play Store APK” and install 5.3.xx or latest version. After that use play store to install any or all you find necessary.
APN needs to updated with your providers for mobile data, which is nothing complicated.
Works as a charm with HUGE HUGE improvement in UI and others… RECOMMENDED for all Ascend Mate users.
Hi to admin.we want stable version rom,no developer version.when we can upate with ota
I love my huawei mate1 but poor service please fix b321.. My phone over lag my stock keyboard.. I want to downgrade to b221. Sorry for bad english.
please emui 3.0 international version for honor 3c u10
When will you be getting the stable version B322?
Hi, I’m from Sri lanka. Please Sent A Step to Step, to Update huawei Ascend Mate MT u6 .
Anything to do in bootloader ?
Hi.plaese changing developer edition to stable edition.please huawei :'(
How to return from 4.4.2 to 4.2.2. Please answer…….
Huawei, how can you be so arrogant & non supportive towards ur customers? In this age of Internet and social media don’t u guys realize what level of bad publicity this is bring to you ? You aint the ONLY phone manufacturer in the world / China … Co’s like Oppo, Mizu, Xiami etc are have quality products plus they value their customers even after products are sold UNLIKE you / Huawei ..
So many people on this page & many other platforms have been complaining about ZERO customer support specially with regards to 2013 flagship device Huawei Ascend Mate… YOU guys should get ur act straight fast and to begin with immediately release a stable version of Android 4.4.4 for Mate and get ur developers to start working on lollipop… We the buyers / users of Huawei devices are already regretting our choice … don’t make us take this to the next level.
Hope someone sensible with authority reads this in Huawei !!
I have nothing than network problems with the new update .
The stable B331 firmware is now released! EMUI 3.0 and Android 4.4.
http://www.emui.com/plugin.php?id=hwdownload&mod=detail&mid=35
New version has updated, B331 as stable, in the same link, select “Stable”
Dear all huawei mate mt1 u06 user huawei fainly launch sable version for mate mt1 u06
Huawei pls launch lollipop for huawei mate mt1 u06
Thus this update supports all the country i am from Philippines i want to know if this update supports internationally, cause i am afraid to brick my phone.
guys try this its 4.4.2 base on P6 B708. its working great on my mate 1gig.. with very minimal lag
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-p6/ascend-mate/12-29-mt1-unicom-emui3-0-b708-stable-t2988202
Is the dpi same like b331 ascend mate rom??
How to reduce screen resolution on b331, its too big the icons and app preferences. Please advise.
my huawei ascend mate 4.4.4 can used google apps=) and i can download everything from google play store so nice i guess im the one and only did it=)
I HAD INSTALLED B930 OFFICIAL ROM 6 MONTHS BACK ANDNOW WHEN I TRY TO INSTALL B321 OR B331 I GET AS SD CARD UPDATE FAILED.KINDLY GIVE THE SOLUTION
why my sistem dont sing to google play?it say your sistem dont support and contact to manufacturer for assistance
download link is broken. please update the download link.
I cannot downgrade so i want to install twrp recovery it cannot install no gapp no custom recovery so i lost my game my content i hate huawei ascend mate
For downgrade please setup the b300 rom and then downgrade to 4.1.2 android
PLS show me
How to install this down loadeed file.
MT1-U06_EMUI3.0_Android4.4_V100R001CHNC00B331.zip
Engieer pls send me b300 rom link
TWO WORLS FOR ZYOU HUAWEI: [B]FUCK YOU [/B]
I WOULD HAVE BEEN A LOYAL CUSTOMER
Think again. Whit 4.4.2 mate isnt 100% stable. Netflix will be jerky playback, gps isnt acurate by far. But if u dont mind those bugs go for it. And u can go back to 4.1.2 if u like but its tricky thing to do. 4.1.2 is alot faster than kitkat in mate…. and,alot is missing what u got in 4.1.2. To me smooth video playback is must so i did go back to original.
Huawei Shit
Hi,I’m from Thailand. I use ascend mate MT1-U06, ROM: B907 jelly bean 4.2.2 , I want to up any 4.3+ ROM.
Can I upgrade to B321 directly, or need to up B930 first???
Can you provide rom’s download link?? Than you for your kindly help.
Obviously, we should never buy another Huawei brand phone again! This no-upgrade crap is ridiculous. How can Huawei treat its customers like this?