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[Q] Quick question.

So, I need to get this straight.
LG said that with the JB update the bootloader will get Unlocked, here is my question.
Do we have to unlock the bootloader ourselves?
Or it was supposed to be Unlocked with the update? By us doing nothing else than officialy update trought Support Tool/PC suite.

Monskiller said:
So, I need to get this straight.
LG said that with the JB update the bootloader will get Unlocked, here is my question.
Do we have to unlock the bootloader ourselves?
Or it was supposed to be Unlocked with the update? By us doing nothing else than officialy update trought Support Tool/PC suite.
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Bootloader is locked by default, for security reasons. The new update will give you official tools to unlockit it. If you look around the section, you will see tutorial.

joulukas said:
Bootloader is locked by default, for security reasons. The new update will give you official tools to unlockit it. If you look around the section, you will see tutorial.
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I know there is a tutorial, I was just confused and needed confirmation.
Tought LG said in their announcement that bootloader will get unlocked WITH the update and then messed up.
Thanks for the heads up.

You must self unlock Bootloader.
When you update the Bootloader is locked.
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[Q] Rooting issues - 4.3, IMEI, not actually rooted etc....

Hi All
So firstly I should say I only have myself to blame. I'm quite a techy guy so I just assumed i'd be able to root my phone without any issues and pick it up as I go. What i've quickly found out is i'm in way over my head and i'm an absolute noob!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated from those guys out there that actually know what they are doing. I have read many forums but i'm still lost.
My story is as follows:
- I have a Z1 that was locked on stock firmware 4.4
- I read that it would be a good idea to unlock the bootloader so i did this
- I wanted to root my phone but from what I read I could see I would have to downgrade the firmware to 4.2. So this is what i did.
- By doing this I lost my IMEI number, got very worried i'd ruined my phone. I tried many things to restore it, there were a variety of different solutions online, none of them worked. I eventually flashed a 4.3 firmware i found on this forum which restored my IMEI.
- I then read through a few posts of people who had similar issues and advice was given to downgrade again (if i wanted to root) but this time exclude the baseband etc. I did this, but lost my IMEI again! the advice didn't work
- So I then went and updgraded again! to 4.3 to restore my IMEI and network access
- There doesn't seem to be a way to root on 4.3 so my phone isn't rooted, that's ok. But when i try to use my banking apps they don't work! they say my phone is rooted even though it isn't! I have checked with root checker
- Like an idiot, i didn't back up the phone when i first started doing all of this, i didn't really know what i was doing so I am now in a situation where i have the worst of both worlds. They are, i can either 1. downgrade the firmware to 4.2, root my phone but not have a valid IMEI and network access or 2. stay on 4.3, have a valid IMEI and not be rooted but certain apps think i'm rooted so i can't use them.
So all in all i've just messed things up and i'm in way over my head. I would really appreciate some advice
Thanks

Yes you are right.
Also, there is no issue with losing IMEI when downgrading, it happens to everyone, but it comes back when you upgrade.
Also, if you unlock the bootloader there is no need to downgrade, that is a locked bootloader method of rooting
You should root before unlocking the bootloader in order to backup the TA partition, but you are too late now...
Solution
1) Use flashtool to relock the bootloader
2) Use pccompanion to update to latest firmware
3) Unlock the bootloader again with flashtool
4) Flash a custom kernel for stock based ROMs
5) Install SuperSU from the play store.
DONE!

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gregbradley said:
Yes you are right.
Also, there is no issue with losing IMEI when downgrading, it happens to everyone, but it comes back when you upgrade.
Also, if you unlock the bootloader there is no need to downgrade, that is a locked bootloader method of rooting
You should root before unlocking the bootloader in order to backup the TA partition, but you are too late now...
Solution
1) Use flashtool to relock the bootloader
2) Use pccompanion to update to latest firmware
3) Unlock the bootloader again with flashtool
4) Flash a custom kernel for stock based ROMs
5) Install SuperSU from the play store.
DONE!
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Hi Greg
Thank you very much for your quick response. I will try and follow your advice to the letter tonight/tomorrow and let you know how it goes.
Thanks again

retro100386 said:
Hi Greg
Thank you very much for your quick response. I will try and follow your advice to the letter tonight/tomorrow and let you know how it goes.
Thanks again
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..and if you want to see the Video which help you to understand better just check the @gregbradley Signature or mine.

eclyptos said:
..and if you want to see the Video which help you to understand better just check the @gregbradley Signature or mine.
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The video by shem is for locked bootloaders, he needs an unlocked bootloader method

gregbradley said:
The video by shem is for locked bootloaders, he needs an unlocked bootloader method
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So we have to ask @shem2409 to do another vid for Unlocked Bootloaders...

eclyptos said:
So we have to ask @shem2409 to do another vid for Unlocked Bootloaders...
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I don't think so, the unlocked bootloader method is very generic and there are hundreds (if not thousands) of guides and probably as many videos.

gregbradley said:
I don't think so, the unlocked bootloader method is very generic and there are hundreds (if not thousands) of guides and probably as many videos.
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I know but as you see the users still do mistake anyway, even if there is a lot of vids with a clear explanation.

conflicting messages?
gregbradley said:
Yes you are right.
Also, there is no issue with losing IMEI when downgrading, it happens to everyone, but it comes back when you upgrade.
Also, if you unlock the bootloader there is no need to downgrade, that is a locked bootloader method of rooting
You should root before unlocking the bootloader in order to backup the TA partition, but you are too late now...
Solution
1) Use flashtool to relock the bootloader
2) Use pccompanion to update to latest firmware
3) Unlock the bootloader again with flashtool
4) Flash a custom kernel for stock based ROMs
5) Install SuperSU from the play store.
DONE!
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Hi Greg, can you give me a bit more advice please.
i'm just looking at the tutorial to relock by bootloader. It says "before u relock bootloader u have to be on pure stock kernel (flash only the kernel.sin using flashtool), else the device WILL NOT BOOT after relock"
The problem is i'm already flashed on to an FTF image that was on this site. From so by doing this am i going to brick my phone? i'm confused and i don't want to make things work so your advice would be apprecaited
thanks

retro100386 said:
Hi Greg, can you give me a bit more advice please.
i'm just looking at the tutorial to relock by bootloader. It says "before u relock bootloader u have to be on pure stock kernel (flash only the kernel.sin using flashtool), else the device WILL NOT BOOT after relock"
The problem is i'm already flashed on to an FTF image that was on this site. From so by doing this am i going to brick my phone? i'm confused and i don't want to make things work so your advice would be apprecaited
thanks
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Hi Greg
it's fine, i am just being stupid again, i just relocked without a problem, thanks again

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2014/0...oid-kitkat-devices-in-one-tap-no-pc-required/
check this out

Manual update P10?

Anyone succeed with manually updating P10? I have tried with no sucess.
Old method is not working.
Thanks

No but did you made the dload folder with the update.app file and then booted into the stock recovery mode?
I woudnt know any other way since they removed that from update settings : |

I tried that, does not work.

You can't manual update the P10 or P10 Plus, since it requires an online check.
They removed the ability to manual update via dload methode.
The only way at this moment is to use FunkyHuawei!

Forsaked said:
You can't manual update the P10 or P10 Plus, since it requires an online check.
They removed the ability to manual update via dload methode.
The only way at this moment is to use FunkyHuawei!
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What about Firmware finder? I've tried this as well but I only get download failed, even everything is done as it should.

Hey,
I am working into this direction and got some promising results already. I am testing two more things during the next days (so that I can be sure my Stuff won't break your phones) and hope I can share my findings with you early next week.

Lukx said:
Hey,
I am working into this direction and got some promising results already. I am testing two more things during the next days (so that I can be sure my Stuff won't break your phones) and hope I can share my findings with you early next week.
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Good to hear that. :good:

So, it is not possible to update, even the firmware matches your corrent model/brand?
I finally found the FW for VTR-L09C109, but when using dload method I get "Installation failed".

No, it is not possible. Huawei did something with emui 5.1.

ladodo said:
No, it is not possible. Huawei did something with emui 5.1.
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Wrong you can now debrand for free and offline check this out https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108 can confirm it works

Does bootloader needs to be unlocked and twrp installed?

ladodo said:
Does bootloader needs to be unlocked and twrp installed?
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Well, OP clearly says, that bootloader must be unlocked......

davebugyi said:
Well, OP clearly says, that bootloader must be unlocked......
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It is not good since you loose warranty with bootloader unlocked.

ladodo said:
It is not good since you loose warranty with bootloader unlocked.
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Not always correct. It depends on the local country laws you live in.

And also if you follow the instructions you end with LOCKED Bootloader so no warranty lost

crucky said:
And also if you follow the instructions you end with LOCKED Bootloader so no warranty lost
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Is it same with P10 as it was with P9, tha it say relocked instead locked bootloader, when you lock it again?

nope : Phone LOCKED
FRP unlocked so they cant see the difference they can only find out if they check if you got the bootloader unlock code.but you also could request the code and dont use it.

Any progress here? The update has been out for months in other regions but I still haven't got anything here in Sweden :/

[GUIDE] How to unlock bootloader of P7 L10 in 2018 (Without Huawei unlock or paying)

I have attached my unlocking software, if you are still on android kitkat you can immediately unlock and if youre on android 5.0 or 5.1.1 the software will help you downgrade, once you have unlocked the bootloader you can upgrade back to the new software.

Thanks, working trough it on *nix atm, i tried the method described to unlock the bootloader officially, or so i thought, the method has been removed from the Huawei web site. Registering an account was required to obtain the unlock code but this resulted in me having to editing the page to add my country number as the country was not listed to get the sms unlock code.... At the moment i am preparing to hack the device but have not currently found the file for the B856 firmware it's running. I do not want to for example downgrade the baseband, the baseband will need to be hacked a little bit in order to get Android 7.x, i believe is the case.
Rooted my system and backed up all the partitions. Everything but userdata that is,
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cf7BTfUwbhweVm1HRGhFe11XteJ9ygmi
Cheers

threader said:
Thanks, working trough it on *nix atm, i tried the method described to unlock the bootloader officially, or so i thought, the method has been removed from the Huawei web site. Registering an account was required to obtain the unlock code but this resulted in me having to editing the page to add my country number as the country was not listed to get the sms unlock code.... At the moment i am preparing to hack the device but have not currently found the file for the B856 firmware it's running. I do not want to for example downgrade the baseband, the baseband will need to be hacked a little bit in order to get Android 7.x, i believe is the case.
Rooted my system and backed up all the partitions. Everything but userdata that is,
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cf7BTfUwbhweVm1HRGhFe11XteJ9ygmi
Cheers
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this is your unlock code i think:
1901142471071521

DrPiggy said:
this is your unlock code i think:
1901142471071521
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Much appreciated, thank you, i did not get give myself a chance to continue before departing, i will add this device to my working AOSP (and kernel) once its working, i simply dont have time to code as i wish for a while though, thanks a lot.

Doubt
Hello I am interested in unlocking the boot manager of my huawei p7-l12, you could explain how to use the software that you provided in this thread, I am currently with the rom stock kitkat 4.4.2 and emui 2.3 open market, thanks in advance.

Laxus113 said:
Hello I am interested in unlocking the boot manager of my huawei p7-l12, you could explain how to use the software that you provided in this thread, I am currently with the rom stock kitkat 4.4.2 and emui 2.3 open market, thanks in advance.
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This software is for the p7-l10 so im not sure if it will work for l12 but it may work, just download it, connect your phone via a usb cable, run the bat file and then choose the option you want from the listed options (unlocking bootloader)

As I can root the huawei p7-l12 the apps to perform this procedure are automatically blocked, I mention it because in the executable root appears necessary.

Hi, I can confirm that this method works for the huawei p7-l12.

DrPiggy said:
I have attached my unlocking software, if you are still on android kitkat you can immediately unlock and if youre on android 5.0 or 5.1.1 the software will help you downgrade, once you have unlocked the bootloader you can upgrade back to the new software.
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Hey, I've tried to get my code but it doesn't work. I have already downgraded and when I open the Get_bootloader_code file and choose the choice 4, it says press enter to continue, I press enter and nothing happens. BUT if I disconnect the device it says step 2 where you have to type your code and press enter. Thing is, I got no code! Please tell me if I'm doing something wrong and thanks in advance!

an4 said:
Hey, I've tried to get my code but it doesn't work. I have already downgraded and when I open the Get_bootloader_code file and choose the choice 4, it says press enter to continue, I press enter and nothing happens. BUT if I disconnect the device it says step 2 where you have to type your code and press enter. Thing is, I got no code! Please tell me if I'm doing something wrong and thanks in advance!
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For this to work you have to be rooted! Make sure you are rooted, and if you are, open up cmd and write adb devices while the device is connected with a usb cable to your pc and give me the output

Works in 2019 this year?

SharkyBeAre said:
Works in 2019 this year?
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Yes

DrPiggy said:
I have attached my unlocking software, if you are still on android kitkat you can immediately unlock and if youre on android 5.0 or 5.1.1 the software will help you downgrade, once you have unlocked the bootloader you can upgrade back to the new software.
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i am using ascend p7L10 android version 5.1
can anyone guide me how to unblock my bootloader

DrPiggy said:
this is your unlock code i think:
1901142471071521
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Works, thanks a lot :>

So I am stuck with this at the moment. To unlock the bootloader, I need to have the phone rooted. And to be able to unroot, I need to have an unlocked bootloader.
I already tried to downgrade back from 5.1.1 to a lower version, but I was not succesfull.
How can I get an unlocked, rooted P7?

That is nice, thanks.
Howeever I need to get back to 5.1.1, while keeping it unlocked/TWRPed, will OTA work, or i need to do incremental flash through TWRP? As i understand doing it by UPDATE.APP would lock the bootloader again?
EDIT: never fk mind.
You know what... DC Unlock really gives you the code for 4€, and it takes 60 seconds.
So after 5 hours of downloading and flashing roms, now I suddenly have TWRP and Magisk after 5 minutes and easy instructions. Couldn't recommend more.
https://imgur.com/a/MfEraiK

guys please help
after unlock bootloader of your device your data has been erased ?

P10 not turning on after update!!!

Hello.
i have a Huawei P10. [VTR-L29 9.0.1.159(C185E3R1P9)]. I updated it using hisuite and firmware finder via erecovery 2 weeks ago, then recently i tried to check for updates in hisuite, an update is available, with the same build number(developer) with size of 880mb and i updated it, after completion of update, phone restarts, verify installation packages and proceed with update installing, after 99% phone restarts again and not turning on itself, i tried manually turning it on, not successful. so I tried plugging it in my computer, hisuite detects it, and system recovery is the only option. i tried but it failed, and should be taken to the service center.
What should I do?
-my phone was purchased abroad
-warranty expired a year ago
-i dont have the box of it and the imei infos.
If anyone can help me, please I need it. THANKS

itsjhndnllclrg said:
Hello.
i have a Huawei P10. [VTR-L29 9.0.1.159(C185E3R1P9)]. I updated it using hisuite and firmware finder via erecovery 2 weeks ago, then recently i tried to check for updates in hisuite, an update is available, with the same build number(developer) with size of 880mb and i updated it, after completion of update, phone restarts, verify installation packages and proceed with update installing, after 99% phone restarts again and not turning on itself, i tried manually turning it on, not successful. so I tried plugging it in my computer, hisuite detects it, and system recovery is the only option. i tried but it failed, and should be taken to the service center.
What should I do?
-my phone was purchased abroad
-warranty expired a year ago
-i dont have the box of it and the imei infos.
If anyone can help me, please I need it. THANKS
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Hope that bootyloader still working, else there's a chance for you to get another phone.
If I had to go thru what you have today... I would try to flash Emui 9 based RR or Los just to revived while enjoying the pure android interface.
If all else fails... Go back to basic maybe there is a thing or two that you've missed

fr3ker said:
Hope that bootyloader still working, else there's a chance for you to get another phone.
If I had to go thru what you have today... I would try to flash Emui 9 based RR or Los just to revived while enjoying the pure android interface.
If all else fails... Go back to basic maybe there is a thing or two that you've missed
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forgot to include that my bootloader is locked, my bad fastboot and adb only detects my phone. thanks for replying btw

itsjhndnllclrg said:
forgot to include that my bootloader is locked, my bad fastboot and adb only detects my phone. thanks for replying btw
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a better reason to get it unlocked isn't it?

fr3ker said:
a better reason to get it unlocked isn't it?
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how can I unlock it? like what method?

itsjhndnllclrg said:
how can I unlock it? like what method?
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Can you get to the bootyloader or recovery? As long as bootyloader still working there's still a chance for revival.
You can try flash stock recovery & try to get it to flash the stock fw from it.

I have solution
contanct to me

fr3ker said:
Can you get to the bootyloader or recovery? As long as bootyloader still working there's still a chance for revival.
You can try flash stock recovery & try to get it to flash the stock fw from it.
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my bootloader in locked, i havent unlocked it before, is there any way to unlock it without spending money? the only thing i know , it is detected in fastboot and also in dc unlocker.

itsjhndnllclrg said:
my bootloader in locked, i havent unlocked it before, is there any way to unlock it without spending money? the only thing i know , it is detected in fastboot and also in dc unlocker.
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I don't see any articles on for unpaid versions to unlock the bootloader. The only safe & easy is thru dcunlocker.
Hav u tried boot to erecovery & see if it can recover that stock firmware??

fr3ker said:
I don't see any articles on for unpaid versions to unlock the bootloader. The only safe & easy is thru dcunlocker.
Hav u tried boot to erecovery & see if it can recover that stock firmware??
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I tried erecovery as you said but I failed to do so, the only hope I think is just the fastboot mode. also, I would like to ask if what option or how many credits should I get in DC Unlocker?

itsjhndnllclrg said:
I tried erecovery as you said but I failed to do so, the only hope I think is just the fastboot mode. also, I would like to ask if what option or how many credits should I get in DC Unlocker?
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I spent roughly not more than 5usd for a code & that's about it. Nothing more... Now I'm happily unlocked that bootyloader :good:
I think the only ways is thru pc or with a small payment at the huawei service centre to get that firmware up and running again.

fr3ker said:
I spent roughly not more than 5usd for a code & that's about it. Nothing more... Now I'm happily unlocked that bootyloader :good:
I think the only ways is thru pc or with a small payment at the huawei service centre to get that firmware up and running again.
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is this the only required credits to unlock bootloader? see attached photo
and after you pay for credits, you will get unlock code? and use that unlock code to unlock bootloader in fastboot mode?

itsjhndnllclrg said:
is this the only required credits to unlock bootloader? see attached photo
and after you pay for credits, you will get unlock code? and use that unlock code to unlock bootloader in fastboot mode?
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Yeah that's just about it. Safe keep the code very carefully.

fr3ker said:
Yeah that's just about it. Safe keep the code very carefully.
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Hello, I just wanna make sure that I will get the unlock code but I dont know where I should get it. I dont know what tool should I use, HCU Client? , DC-Unlocker? or DC-Phoenix? I dont wanna waste my credits. THANKS

itsjhndnllclrg said:
Hello, I just wanna make sure that I will get the unlock code but I dont know where I should get it. I dont know what tool should I use, HCU Client? , DC-Unlocker? or DC-Phoenix? I dont wanna waste my credits. THANKS
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The only app i ever used to get the unlock codes = https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dc.huaweibootloadercodes
Then follow directions on how to unlock via fastboot