HONOR 9 Downgrade EMUI 9.1 to 8.0 (STF-AL10)

If you're looking to downgrade your Honor 9 (STF-AL10) from EMUI 9 / 9.1.0 to EMUI 8.0, this complete guide will help. Ideal for improved performance, custom ROM compatibility, or personal preferences.

🔧 Why Downgrade?

• 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 your data – back up everything!
- This is for STF-AL10 (Honor 9) only.
- We're not responsible for any issues. Proceed at your own risk.

📥 Required Files

You'll need the rollback package, which you can download below:

📃 Downgrade Instructions

1. Prepare Your Phone
   - Charge to at least 60%
   - Use a reliable USB cable
   - Backup with HiSuite or Google
2. Extract the Downgrade Package
   - Extract the downloaded ZIP using the provided password (if any)
   - Locate the dload folder or UPDATE.APP
3. Create 'dload' Folder (if not present)
   - On a microSD card, create a folder named dload
   - Copy UPDATE.APP into this folder
4. Start Downgrade Process
   - Power off your device
   - Hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power until installation starts
   - Wait until installation completes and device reboots

🛠️ Troubleshooting Tips

• Use a different SD card if the process fails
• Make sure dload folder and file structure is correct
• Try HiSuite rollback method if needed

✅ Post-Downgrade Checklist

• Go through setup process after reboot
• Confirm EMUI 8.0 in Settings > About Phone
• Restore your backups

🔗 DOWNLOAD LINK 1

🔗 DOWNLOAD LINK 2