"Group version not match" is a checksum failure across multiple file components. "Rollback not allowed" means you’re trying to install an older security patch than what’s on your phone. Both often appear together when downgrading from HarmonyOS to EMUI.
In Huawei’s firmware ecosystem, a refers to a collection of software components that must be installed together. This includes:
Ensure you check the box for all three packages inside the HiSuite Proxy interface before launching HiSuite. 3. Downgrade Your Official HiSuite Client
The problem typically appears under several specific scenarios: group+version+not+match+hisuite+proxy+link
(right-click → Run as Administrator)
Is the toggle set correctly for your specific firmware?
: If you are trying to roll back (e.g., EMUI 11 to 10), the standard proxy method may fail if you don't use the specific "Roll-back" feature within the app and include all three required packages. Steps to Resolve Re-verify URLs : Double-check that your firmware URLs in the HiSuite Proxy tool are for the correct device version and region. Toggle Options "Group version not match" is a checksum failure
Click or System Recovery inside the desktop app. The app will ping the local proxy server, receive the modified firmware response, and initiate the download without a group mismatch error. Alternative Solutions
Are you using a proxy-compatible version (v10 or v11)?
Test with curl and verbose output
Select a different firmware version that is closer to your device's current software version.
"Group version not match" HiSuite Proxy is a safety mechanism that prevents you from flashing incompatible firmware, which would likely brick your Huawei device. It typically occurs when the tool detects a mismatch between the firmware packages you have provided and what the device's internal "group" (region, model, or customization) expects. Primary Cause: Missing Packages