Nokia 8.1 is currently my primary smartphone. I will capture the OTA update URLs each month and add to this post. You can use the OTA URLs to download the update file manually and install it on your Nokia 8.1 (or Nokia X7 running on Global ROM).
The updates are captured from the Indian variant (TA-1121). The update files should be the same for other regions (TA-1128, TA-1119), except for some regions (for example Russia) where Nokia offers a different software experience.
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Stable Releases
Initial release (India) – PNX-243D-0-00WW-B01
| Build number and SP | Internal current/previous build | Download link |
| 2_47A – December 2018 (MR) | 247A (243D to 247A) |
Download (238MB) |
| 2_47A_SP01 – January 2019 (SP) | 252B (247A to 252B) |
Download (67.2MB) |
| 2_59A – February 2019 (MR) | 259A (252B to 259A) |
Download (355.3MB) |
| 2_59A_SP_01 – March 2019 | 259B (259A to 259B) |
Download (126.2MB) |
| 2_59E – April 2019 (MR) | 259E (259B to 259E) |
Download (238MB) |
| 2_59E_sp01 – May 2019 (SP) | 259F (259E to 259F) |
Download (92.8MB) |
| 2_59E_SP02 – June 2019 (SP) | 259G (259F to 259G) |
Download (99MB) |
| 2_59J – July 2019 (MR) | 259J (259G to 259J) |
Download (117.5MB) |
| 2_59J_SP01 – August 2019 (SP) | 259K (259J to 259K) |
Download (71.8MB) |
Android 10 (stable)
We are moving the Android 10 releases to this new table for ease of access. Stable Android 10 rollout started on October 9th 2019.
| Build number and SP | Internal current/previous build | Download link |
| 4_15B – September 2019 | 415B (Full update) |
Download (1.4GB) |
| 4_15B_Sp01 – October 2019 | 415C | Download (3.2MB) |
| 4_15B_SP02 – November 2019 | 415D | Download (16MB) |
| 4_15B_SP03 – December 2019 | 415E | Download (7MB) |
| 4_15B_SP04 – January 2020 | 415F | Download (31MB) |
| 4_15B_SP05 – February 2020 | 415G | Download (8.4MB) |
| 4_30B – March 2020 | 430B (Full update) |
Download (1.42GB) |
Android Q Beta
These builds will not be fully stable. So, use them at your own risk. You can use these on Nokia 8.1 and Nokia X7 which is converted to Android One. Do not use on Nokia X7 running on CN builds. You can also download the Android Q beta builds by enrolling into the Developer Preview program.
| Build Number | Details |
Download Link |
| WW 4_070 | Android Q Beta 5 (for users on Android Pie, any version) | Download (1.5GB) |
| WW 2_59G (Downgrade) | Android Pie downgrade package from 4_070 build | Download (692MB) |
How to install manually
You can install the update file from the Android system or from the stock recovery mode.
To install from within the system: Rename the file with the internal build number. For example, if you have downloaded the 2.52B update, then rename it as PNX-252B-0-00WW-B01-update.zip. Don’t forget to change the 252B part with the internal build number mentioned against the update file.
After that copy it to the file to your internal storage outside of any folder. Then reboot the phone. You will receive an update notification after some time.
To install from recovery mode: Copy the downloaded file to the MicroSD card in your phone. After that, reboot the phone to the Android recovery mode and select Apply update from SD card. Then select the update file to start the installation. You can also installl by selecting “Apply update from ADB” and then using a PC to sideload the update file.
Special thanks (and credits):
- Vicente for May 2019, November 2019 update
- Rhota Dobi for October 2019 update
- Nokia OTA Repository on Telegram for March 2020 update
You cannot use these files to downgrade the device from Android 11.
I have nokia 8.1 TA-1119 (Android 11)
Can you give me a complete guide on how to downgrade to android 9 or 10? (I prefer 9 but 10 is also ok)
Which one should i download file?
Thanks… I hope your still active to comments 😀
pls provide PNX-431A-0-00WW-B01
please, i need PNX-430H.SOmeone help me! thanks
WW 2_59G (Downgrade) Android Pie downgrade package from 4_077 build – The file is no longer available please re upload
Good afternoon. Please share link to stable Android 10 releases for Russia or tell the source
Android 10 Firmware Build Number 00WW_5_15B_RU_SP03
Version of a kernel 4.9.179-pref
#1 Mon oct 21
(Прошивка Android 10 номер сборки 00WW_5_15B_RU_SP03
Версия ядра 4.9.179-pref+
#1 Mon oct 21)
Hi, sorry, we do not have the links for the RU variant 🙁
Hi Maksim,
did you managed to get a download link for RU version?
regards
Mathias
Can you please reply for the comments regarding installation of the update from the sd card?
If you face that error, then your only solution is an OTA update directly from within Android OS. They have messed up the pre-product requirement in some packages which will cause issue while installing.
Whenever i try to update to android 10 Stable it show the error:Package is for product PNX_SProut but expected GSI_sdm660_64
my model number is: TA-1121 model
The same is here.
When trying to update to android 10 I keep getting the error: E: package is for product PNX_SProut but expected GSI_sdm660_64
I have TA-1121 model
If i update to stable version of android 10 from downgrade version of android 9 pie WW2_59G .. will i get further updates in future via OTA when release by nokia.
Yes 🙂 Your future updates will not be impacted.
How to I converted nokai x7/8.1 China to global version…
Hi ,
Can we roll back from 2_59G to 2_59F ?
Or provide Q Beta for 0WW_2_59G
Hi, these OTA updates do not allow you to go backwards. And Nokia did not release a new Android Q beta build which could be used by users on 2_59G.
Hi, I want the full android 9 file so I can reflash my phone. I’ve just bought it second hand and it seems a bit unstable (hanging, going sluggish) and I want to reflash it just to rule software out as I think that’s the culprit. Is it the same procedure and which file is it I need as I want to leave it on my SD card for emergencies. Great post btw. Really informative. Thanks.
Hi, unfortunately, Nokia never released a full package which you can use for the purposes of re-flashing. You can probably try going to Android Q and then coming back to P, if that works well.
Hi, thanks for your post, do you know if this works on Nokia TA-1131?
doesn’t work with Nokia X7 TA-1131 CN