: The firmware regional or variant codes (C-number) in the CUST and Preload files must exactly match your phone's original version information. *#*#2846579#*#* on your phone, navigate to Version Information > Background Settings
You might be trying to install a European firmware (e.g., C432) on a Chinese variant (e.g., AL00), or a much older version without proper rollback procedures.
When using HiSuite Proxy, you are essentially tricking HiSuite into installing a firmware file you provide instead of the one it finds on the official Huawei servers.
: Contains the foundational operating system files (e.g., EMUI or HarmonyOS core). group version not match hisuite proxy new
The error "Group version not match" appears when the Base package has a different Group ID number than the CUST or Preload packages you are trying to flash. HiSuite Proxy sees this inconsistency and refuses to proceed because installing mismatched groups could result in:
: In the HiSuite Proxy settings, ensure you have ticked the boxes for "CUST PKG" and "Preload PKG" .
Navigate to C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\HiSuite and delete the contents of the userdata or temp folders. Restart the process from scratch. Final Tip: Check the "Target" Device : The firmware regional or variant codes (C-number)
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Huawei Firmware Triad Chain │ ├───────────────────┬───────────────────┬────────────────┤ │ Base Package │ CUST Package │Preload Package │ │ (System Kernels) │(Region Customization) (Carrier Config) │ └───────────────────┴───────────────────┴────────────────┘ │ │ │ └─────────────┬─────┴───────────────────┘ ▼ [ Verification System Checks ] │ ┌─────────────┴─────────────┐ ▼ ▼ Match = Success Mismatch = Error ("Group Version Not Match")
Inside, find a file named group_version or version_group.mf . Open it with Notepad. Compare the group ID written there with the oeminfo group ID from your phone (use HCU Client or DC Phoenix to read it). Manually edit the file to match your phone’s current group. This only works if the files are cryptographically unsigned (rare for new firmwares).
When there's a version mismatch between the HiSuite Proxy and the HiSuite tool or other related software, it can lead to errors and prevent the successful execution of tasks. This issue might manifest as an error message indicating a version mismatch. : Contains the foundational operating system files (e
Sometimes the firmware file itself is fine, but the or point version description file (downloaded via HiSuite Proxy) has a wrong group tag due to a bad server index. The "new" proxy might fetch an outdated index.
Group Version Not Match HiSuite Proxy New: Fixes and Solutions (2026 Guide)
New HiSuite versions block HTTPS tampering. In HiSuite Proxy:
To summarize your path forward: