If you need a more updated tablet experience, invest in a newer device. But for those who love the compact 7-inch form factor and don’t mind KitKat, the T1-701u remains a usable piece of tech history – provided you manage your software expectations carefully.
Enable on your tablet (Settings > About Tablet > Tap Build Number 7 times > Developer Options). Connect the tablet to the PC via USB. Click Update on the HiSuite home screen. 🛠 Manual Firmware Installation (Local Update)
This is the safest way to update. It uses your Wi-Fi connection to download files directly from Huawei servers. Connect to a stable . Go to Settings > All tab. Scroll to the bottom and tap Updater . Select Check for updates . If an update appears, tap Download and Install . 2. Update via HiSuite (PC Tool)
Do not flash firmware from the T1-701w (Wi-Fi only) – it will break your 3G radio.