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Huawei Honor 4x Che2-L11 Q&A

Please note: This thread is specific to the Che2-L11 model Honor 4x​For discussion pertaining to the Che1-L04 model click here.
Because there are some significant differences between the Honor 4x variants information can get confusing quite easily, therefore I decided to start a thread dedicated to the Che2-L11.
:good: Any information or discussion is welcome as long as it is about this particular model.
:fingers-crossed: Since the device is still relatively fresh, information is scarce. I will try to update and expand this post as we discover the possibilities of our shiny new phone.
Rooting the Che2-L11
There are currently no known tools or exploits that can be used to gain root under the stock firmware. Unlocking the bootloader will allow full access to the device, however at this time there are no known working custom recoveries or roms.
The official Huawei unlock page doesn't support it as of yet, neither by editing the product model information on that page like it works for some other models. Instead you can send an e-mail to [email protected] and provide the same information as requested on the unlock page.
Once you obtain the correct unlock code you can follow the unlocking procedure. Be careful when experimenting with recoveries or roms intended for other or similar models, they may brick or damage your device.
SD Cards >32GB
Although not officially supported, 64GB cards seem to work fine. The phone will recognise and use their full capacity automatically. It will most likely support 128GB cards as well but this is not yet confirmed.
Model numbers
The Honor 4x is being sold under several different model numbers divided into two basic groups: Che1 and Che2. Che stands for Cherry.
Che1 is based on the Snapdragon 410 chipset: Che1-CL10 (China/Telecom), Che1-CL20 (China/Netcom), Che1-L04 (India/Flipkart) and Che1-UL00.
Che2 is based on the Kirin 620 chipset: Che2-L11 (Europe), Che2-L12, Che2-L23, Che2-TL00, Che2-TL00H, Che2-TL00M and Che2-UL00.

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Send email to [email protected] with the model type (Che2-L11), IMEI1, S/N and Product ID and they will send you the unlock code.
I got mine within an hour after sending the email Happy rooting!

samusalo said:
Send email to [email protected] with the model type (Che2-L11), IMEI1, S/N and Product ID and they will send you the unlock code.
I got mine within an hour after sending the email Happy rooting!
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I must have been doing something wrong then, although I did use [email protected] instead. Will try again with that address.
Have you tried any custom recoveries yet?

The reply also came from [email protected] so that must be the correct address. Just quickly tried the CWM made for Che2-TL00. It did boot once, but backup job crashed the phone and the recovery didn't boot anymore. Just flashed the stock recovery back
Have to try again this evening when I have more time.

Here's a link to the Che2-TL00 CWM recovery I used. I replaced the stock recovery in the zip-file with the Che2-L11 stock recovery. So this can be also used to bring the recovery back to stock.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxo5Ed10JsVqbHJiNDZZc2RGSHM/view?usp=sharing
I was able to flash SuperSU with it and now the device is rooted

so many different versions, support is going to be a nightmare...

tried [email protected] and [email protected] and did not receive a reply yet, it has been 2 days =( shame, really want to try new stuff on this phone, it was going to be my side project to try and port CM12 to my 4X CHE2-UL00, buy with a locked bootloader nothing I can do =(
Any other ideas where can I unlock my bootloader?

Finally replied, let the fun begin =)

Lollipop Update
I've asked Honor Europe about the lollipop update (5.x) for the Che2-L11. Here's the answer:
Thank yo for your message, It is not yet been planned for Q2, however we are working on the update to launch it soon. Stay tuned for more information. Honor Europe
So, we have to wait Q3 or Q4(!?).... maybe they update directly to 5.1?
BTW: Really need a root to install Link2SD. This would solve the (small) 8gb storage problem. Someone tried oneclick and other root tools to root the Honor 4x?

I just bought the phone not longer, I also want to root the phone.
Can you guys help me how to root the phone? Thanks!

Did you notice that you can change the preferred storage location to sdcard?
I have >3GB of apps installed and still over 1GB free internal storage. I can say I am a heavy user of different apps, and with a decent sd card (Samsung Pro U1 32GB), I have no problems to manage with the 4X, if compared to my other phones.

Unlock bootloader for Honor 4X (Che2-L11)
a) Request your bootloader unlock code from huawei by sending email to [email protected]
Provide following info
Mobile Model: Honor 4X Che2-L11
MEID/IMEI:
S/N:
Product ID:
(to get your product id, enter *#*#1357946#*#*. An 8-digit ID is then displayed)
Patiently wait for 2-3 days, you will received 16-digit number from the return email
b)Download the following files:
i) Adb fastboot tools + ClockworkMod Recovery for Honor 4x + Honor 4x (che2-L11) original recovery:
Note: Get the file from post #10
ii) SuperSU by chainfire : UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.14.zip
iii) Connect honor 4x to your pc and install HiSuite
c)Preparing the phone
-Enable ‘Developer options’ (Settings > About phone > tap on ‘Build number’ until it’s enabled)
-Go to ‘Developer options’ and enable ‘USB debugging’
-Connect Honor 4x to PC (with HiSuite successfully connected)
-Extract zip file downloaded from b) i) to a folder (e.g. adbtools)
-Run cmd to get into command prompt from PC and change directory to adbtools
-On the Command Prompt window type ‘adb devices’, and it will list down device serial number, with a word device following behind.
-Type ‘adb reboot bootloader’ to kick the phone into Fastboot mode. You will see that your phone boot into a white screen with android robot with the words 'Phone Locked' (in blue)
-Type ‘fastboot oem unlock unlockingpassword’, where ‘unlockingpassword’ is the 16-digit number you’ve obtained earlier
-If successful, the phone’s screen will now show ‘PHONE Unlocked’ in red
-Reboot the phone to make sure everything runs ok.
Flashing custom recovery for Honor 4X (Che2-L11)
To root your phone, you need to flash a custom recovery to it.
-Same as earlier step, run cmd to get into command prompt from PC and change directory to adbtools
-Type ‘adb devices’ to make sure that your phone is properly connected.
-Type ‘adb reboot bootloader’ to kick the phone into Fastboot mode.
-Type 'fastboot flash recovery cofface_recovery_che2tl00h.img' (for Kitkat android 4.4)
-If successful, you’ll get a ‘finished’ confirmation with the time it took to complete the process.
-To confirm a successful flash, power down your phone. Then go Recovery mode (stock or CWM): Press volume up + power buttons
-In case you need to turn back to stock recovery, repeat the above steps, Type 'fastboot flash recovery recovery_offical.img' instead and reboot to your original stock recovery.
Rooting Honor 4X (Che2-L11) for KitKat Android 4.4
-Download Chainfire’s SuperSU ZIP file into the phone’s SD card
-Boot the device into Recovery mode
-Navigate into the ‘install zip from sdcard’ option,
-Find the downloaded SuperSU ZIP file, and flash it.
-Once done, reboot the Honor 4x and launch the SuperSU app, install the binaries, and reboot the phone again.
-Congratulations, your device is now rooted.
Rooting Honor 4X (Che2-L11) for Marshmallow Android 6
-Download recovery file 4C Root+TWRP by [email protected]
Note: we are using TWRP for Honor 4C
- Extract and flash recovery as same step above using this new recovery img fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
- Download this file and copy to honor4x folder
- Download supersu zip and copy to honor4x folder
- Go in TWRP recovery. Do not swipe allow modifications and choose read only for system files...... and then flash that zip file named 1.zip.
- After its done, restart your phone and if it prompt to install su, ignore it....
- Open supersu app installed in your phone and let it update its binaries...when done, reboot to recovery again and this time flash BETA-SuperSU-v2.67-20160121175247.zip
- Reboot your phone.
- Now you have successfully rooted Marshmallow
- Reference: [ROOT][MARSHMALLOW][HONOR 4C]
Final words, do this on your own risks as it voids the phone warranty.

Thanks!! Now waiting the unlock bootloader password.

Just a heads up. Like mentioned before, I never received a reply from [email protected], but from [email protected] I received a reply within an hour after sending the request.

I ask the code last night. I received this morning. My Honor 4X is rooted, thank you! :good:

Can somebody please point me in the right direction? (I've searched)

I need to root my G4 on TMO. It's on 6.0 and all I have done is enabled dev options - usb debugging- enable OEM in the menu. I've rooted devices before but it's been awhile. I obviously need to start from the beginning here, I assume by unlocking bootloader. I can't find any thread to start with as they are either outdated or for a different version of Android, or I just couldn't find one. I would really appreciate it if somebody could just link me to the thread/guide I need to be in! Thank you so much if you can!

MTN927 said:
I need to root my G4 on TMO. It's on 6.0 and all I have done is enabled dev options - usb debugging- enable OEM in the menu. I've rooted devices before but it's been awhile. I obviously need to start from the beginning here, I assume by unlocking bootloader. I can't find any thread to start with as they are either outdated or for a different version of Android, or I just couldn't find one. I would really appreciate it if somebody could just link me to the thread/guide I need to be in! Thank you so much if you can!
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note it can only be unlock in this versions.. ill place them from oldest to newest 20i-(20p-20q-20r-20v) if you in any of the versions in parenthesis doent downgrade tp 20i... 20i is antirollback V2 all other in parenthsis is V3 you can switch bak and forth from 20p-to 20v.
well you have developers option enabled and OEM unlock
minimal adb. fastboot install it follow instructions. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
download TWRP from here h811 and h815 same app for both. https://twrp.me/devices/lgg4.html
have 2 copies on in SD card other in minmal adb fastboot folder.
Bootloader OEM Unlock + Root:
Starting with the Android 6.0 20x bootloader it has to be unlocked, sorta like a Nexus, with fastboot. Previously only 'OEM Unlock' had to be toggled in Android Developer settings for TWRP or custom boot images to work.
download superSU
connect usb cable to phone.. then go to location folder of minimal adb.. ezample Crogramfiles/minimal.
then in the folder in a empty space press shift key.. and right click on mouse button . you should see open command prompt from here.. select it.
a new window should appear. enter this command
adb reboot bootloader and see screen for confirmation to acsess phone select yes.
if it doesnt boot into bootloader try command again
once booted youll see small letter on phone screen then enter command
fastboot oem unlock (this wipes ALL data!!)
it should restart phone. and optimize all apps...and bootloader should unlock
do same for twrp.... make sure command name of twrp is the same in the file example command is like this..
fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.1-h811.img and file TWRP is say.. twrp.30.00 it wont work rename either command or files or both and name it twrp.img same in command. once it boot into twrp .. go to install then press button that says image. so the twrp.img you have in sd card appears/ select it then on next window tick recovery. swipe left to install permanently and you are done. flash new rom or superSU.
hope i make sense good luck

raptorddd said:
note it can only be unlock in this versions.. ill place them from oldest to newest 20i-(20p-20q-20r-20v) if you in any of the versions in parenthesis doent downgrade tp 20i... 20i is antirollback V2 all other in parenthsis is V3 you can switch bak and forth from 20p-to 20v.
well you have developers option enabled and OEM unlock
minimal adb. fastboot install it follow instructions. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
download TWRP from here h811 and h815 same app for both. https://twrp.me/devices/lgg4.html
have 2 copies on in SD card other in minmal adb fastboot folder.
Bootloader OEM Unlock + Root:
Starting with the Android 6.0 20x bootloader it has to be unlocked, sorta like a Nexus, with fastboot. Previously only 'OEM Unlock' had to be toggled in Android Developer settings for TWRP or custom boot images to work.
download superSU
connect usb cable to phone.. then go to location folder of minimal adb.. ezample Crogramfiles/minimal.
then in the folder in a empty space press shift key.. and right click on mouse button . you should see open command prompt from here.. select it.
a new window should appear. enter this command
adb reboot bootloader and see screen for confirmation to acsess phone select yes.
if it doesnt boot into bootloader try command again
once booted youll see small letter on phone screen then enter command
fastboot oem unlock (this wipes ALL data!!)
it should restart phone. and optimize all apps...and bootloader should unlock
do same for twrp.... make sure command name of twrp is the same in the file example command is like this..
fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.1-h811.img and file TWRP is say.. twrp.30.00 it wont work rename either command or files or both and name it twrp.img same in command. once it boot into twrp .. go to install then press button that says image. so the twrp.img you have in sd card appears/ select it then on next window tick recovery. swipe left to install permanently and you are done. flash new rom or superSU.
hope i make sense good luck
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I'm on 20v, so I should be good.

MTN927 said:
I'm on 20v, so I should be good.
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yes . thats latest version.. thats good.

OK, I got twrp installed but the two SU's I've flashed don't work. I have SU installed, it needs to update binaires, I try that but it fails every time. Root checkers say I'm not rooted. I think I'm using the wrong SU zip. Any help? Your guide was great btw.
EDIT: OK, now it says i am rooted but I can't get the SU binary to update. It fails every time and then asks me to reboot and try again. Any ideas?
UPDATE: Ok, the SU binary finally updated successfully! I think I'm all good! Gonna check out some custom ROMS later. Any recommendations?

Lineage
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-0-lg-g4-t3477475

UNLOCK Bootloader Zenfone 5z APK from ASUS Website

Hi Guys,
I found this file for unlocking the boot loader officially from the ASUS website, It can unlock the boot loader after the latest update too.
Please note
If you unlock your boot loader you will not be able to get OTA update but you can download and update your phone manually.
Also your warranty will be void.
Your Data (Storage) and phone data will be fully gone so please take a backup.
Try at your own risk!

Dear fusioncoast - can you please link us to the page on the Asus website where you downloaded the tool from?

https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-5Z-ZS620KL/HelpDesk_Download/
You need to select android as os on the page for the download to become visible.

Hey, you can;t get to the helppage for the 5z anymore I noticed, and this unlock tool just gives me an error (something about network).
Any other way to unlock the bootloader? Or maybe newer version is needed?

Anyone?

hgoor said:
Anyone?
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Same like Me, and no anyone reply

Yeah that sucks. The phone is still perfect bit now just lying around

hgoor said:
Yeah that sucks. The phone is still perfect bit now just lying around
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alisyahbana said:
Same like Me, and no anyone reply
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Ok, so I ran in the same problem. I eventually bricked my phone (not totally, fastboot was still accesible) so I tried to flash this original Asus ROM back.
Everything was fine, the phone worked as original with Android 10.
But then I noticed that when I run the script of the file that I posted above, the state of my phone was unlocked for a couple of seconds, so I imediately closed the command prompt in Windows when that happend (after the script has rebooted the phone once) and it remained unlocked. Then I have proceeded with this guide and it worked like a charm, I have succesfully installed ArrowOS 13 back on my phone without Official Asus Unlocking tool APK.
STEPS FOR UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER WITHOUT ASUS APK
(IT WORKED FOR ME, I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSABILITIES FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCURE)
Please back up any file before proceeding the steps. THEY DO REMOVE USER DATA!
1. Download this: SCRIPT_ASUS_ORIGINAL_UNBRICKING
2. Unzip it, and run flashall_AFT.cmd while in FASTBOOT mode (power+vol up).
Leave it still until is complete (let the script execute itself completly!! It may brick device if disconnected at wrong time)
3. Let the phone start until Welcome screen. You should see original Asus first time boot.
4. Go back in fastboot mode (power+vol up)
5. Run the script again but when you see that the phone is restarting and started back in fastboot with state UNLOCKED imediately close the command prompt window from the computer.
It may brick the device if disconnected at wrong time.
Disconnect it just at the right time as I said (after first reboot in fastboot + on the screen should say state UNLOCKED).
It's better to leave the script run itself again completly if you missed the first restart and repeat the process from step 4 again.
6. Now, the bootloader is unlocked, you can follow normal process: NOOB GUIDE
Please let me know if it worked for you too.

Thanks I will try it: if it doesn't work or brick my phone it's too bad I'll just have it recycled..

hgoor said:
Thanks I will try it: if it doesn't work or brick my phone it's too bad I'll just have it recycled..
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Awesome. You are welcome! Please let me know if it worked for you too. I used latest TWRP (3.7.0) and ArrowOS 13 Official as the CustomROM.

MrBluie_ said:
Awesome. You are welcome! Please let me know if it worked for you too. I used latest TWRP (3.7.0) and ArrowOS 13 Official as the CustomROM.
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I'll check that rom out too. Probably going to be this weekend or so.. but many thanks so far!

A new method to unlock bootloader without ASUS APK
Here is a factory ABL (aka bootloader) image file from Android 10 user raw package, it will make bootloader unlock untill flash back to the stock file.
1. download the attach file (ZS620KL_unlock_bootloader.zip)
2. reboot zenfone 5Z to fastboot mode
3. extract the zip file
4. make sure bootloader driver is properly installed and recognized in windows
5. execute 'flash_abl.bat' (it will wipe userdata after that!!!)
6. now your device is bootloader unlocked

hgoor said:
Thanks I will try it: if it doesn't work or brick my phone it's too bad I'll just have it recycled..
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Did it work?

DemonsterNoob said:
Did it work?
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Not have yet time for it. Will try today...

sabpprook said:
A new method to unlock bootloader without ASUS APK
Here is a factory ABL (aka bootloader) image file from Android 10 user raw package, it will make bootloader unlock untill flash back to the stock file.
1. download the attach file (ZS620KL_unlock_bootloader.zip)
2. reboot zenfone 5Z to fastboot mode
3. extract the zip file
4. make sure bootloader driver is properly installed and recognized in windows
5. execute 'flash_abl.bat' (it will wipe userdata after that!!!)
6. now your device is bootloader unlocked
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I must be missing something because all it says is waiting for any device...

I also get a message waiting for device.
How do I get the batch file to run?
However, it worked, I just had to reinstall the drivers,
Thanks

There doesn't seem to be a way to unlock the bootloader for the moment.

MrBluie_ said:
Ok, so I ran in the same problem. I eventually bricked my phone (not totally, fastboot was still accesible) so I tried to flash this original Asus ROM back.
Everything was fine, the phone worked as original with Android 10.
But then I noticed that when I run the script of the file that I posted above, the state of my phone was unlocked for a couple of seconds, so I imediately closed the command prompt in Windows when that happend (after the script has rebooted the phone once) and it remained unlocked. Then I have proceeded with this guide and it worked like a charm, I have succesfully installed ArrowOS 13 back on my phone without Official Asus Unlocking tool APK.
STEPS FOR UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER WITHOUT ASUS APK
(IT WORKED FOR ME, I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSABILITIES FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCURE)
Please back up any file before proceeding the steps. THEY DO REMOVE USER DATA!
1. Download this: SCRIPT_ASUS_ORIGINAL_UNBRICKING
2. Unzip it, and run flashall_AFT.cmd while in FASTBOOT mode (power+vol up).
Leave it still until is complete (let the script execute itself completly!! It may brick device if disconnected at wrong time)
3. Let the phone start until Welcome screen. You should see original Asus first time boot.
4. Go back in fastboot mode (power+vol up)
5. Run the script again but when you see that the phone is restarting and started back in fastboot with state UNLOCKED imediately close the command prompt window from the computer.
It may brick the device if disconnected at wrong time.
Disconnect it just at the right time as I said (after first reboot in fastboot + on the screen should say state UNLOCKED).
It's better to leave the script run itself again completly if you missed the first restart and repeat the process from step 4 again.
6. Now, the bootloader is unlocked, you can follow normal process: NOOB GUIDE
Please let me know if it worked for you too.
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Worked like a charm for me ....... thanks a bunch for sharing this buddy ...... I am up and running with Arrow OS Android 13 on my Zenfone now ..... cheers

arkanoids said:
Worked like a charm for me ....... thanks a bunch for sharing this buddy ...... I am up and running with Arrow OS Android 13 on my Zenfone now ..... cheers
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I couldn't do the process because my computer is Linux. I doing it from Windows, is there any need for a driver or something like that?

jak0n said:
I couldn't do the process because my computer is Linux. I doing it from Windows, is there any need for a driver or something like that?
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You should have the adb platform tools for windows, connect your phone via usb and if you see phone's serial number as output for adb devices .... you are good to go, download the zip from above, follow the steps, for sure your Zenfone 5z would be unlocked ...... I had the latest firmware from asus website installed on my phone.

[GUIDE] Downgrading Huawei P Smart, Unlocking bootloader and installing TWRP

Downgrading Huawei P Smart, Unlocking bootloader and installing TWRP
Hello! In this tutorial i will show how you can, downgrade you phone, installing TWRP + root!
Why you need downgrade? You need to downgrade security patch to read bootloader unlock code.
Lets start!
Note: This method will cost 4euro/dollar. You need buy 4 credits to DC unlocker. Just google for it.
Note 2: Backup your important files. You need reset your phone twice.
Note 3: Im not resposible if you success to brick your phone. I can always help, if you have Discord you can contact ScaryG#8540/B] or just ask in comments
Note 4: Twrp wont work with custom roms :/
Also if something missing from tutorial, please tell down. I will fix them as soon as possible:good:
Part 1. Downgrading
You need 16 GB SD card. First format it to extFat. Then download firmware from androidhost.ru, i used FIG-LX1 8.0.0.128A(C432) Download it. ( Links below! ) Then find dload folder from zip and extract into SD card (Remember to format SD Card into extFat)
Wait until it extracts. Now put your SD Card into your phone. Call *#*#2846579#*#*, locate for software upgrade and press SDCard Upgrade button. Now your phone is installing the update. Wait until installs. After install, you should get bootloop. In this part Press Volume UP + Power button, go to recovery and do factory reset. Now wait until boots. Go to settings -> about, and you should see version (128A). Boom! You have done downgrade...
Part 2. Unlocking Bootloader
Okay. Now get DC Unlocker ready, select auto detect Huawei Phones. Now go to again call to *#*#2846579#*#* and enable manufacturer mode. Try auto detect. It should detect your phone. Now simply, press the Unlock button. You should get your bootloader code, take it up. Enable developer options on your phone, go to USB Debugging and turn it on, also turn OEM Unlocking on. Then open cmd and type cd (same path as dc unlocker folder). Type adb devices It should start ADB daemon. Check your phone, you should get ADB trust popup, Allow it! Then check again adb devices, your device should be there. Now type adb reboot bootloader After it type: fastboot oem unlock (your key) ex. fastboot oem unlock 12345678. Check your phone, and press yes. Yeet! Your bootloader is now unlocked! Type fastboot reboot to reboot! Now goes kinda easy part!
Part 3. Installing TWRP
Download TWRP for Huawei P Smart. I put links below.
Move file to same folder as DC Unlocker and rename it to recovery.img
Anyways, your phone should be resetted again...
Go again enable developer options + enabling USB Debugging. Then again confirm...
Now do again adb reboot bootloader now type fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk recovery.img Now it should be flashed. Get into TWRP by pressing Power button and Volume up. Now you can root and flash zips!
Thats it, i hope it helped :good:
Downloads:
FIRMWARE: https://androidhost.ru/3c9
( FIGO-L31 FIG-L31 FIG-LX1 8.0.0.128A(C432) FIRMWARE ANDROID 8.0.0 EMUI 8.0.0 05014XMW )
TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...huawei-p-smart-twrp-3-2-1-0-emui-8-0-t3786105

Please tell if any problems here?

ScaryG said:
Please tell if any problems here?
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Hi.
I am FIG-LX1c109b138
and dc-unlocker told me not supported.
how can I have the bootloader code.
I downloaded c109b125 and c109b130
SD card dload folder and update.app reboot to volume + and -.
but it remains stuck on 5% and restarts.
can you help me.

Chisetdel31260 said:
Hi.
I am FIG-LX1c109b138
and dc-unlocker told me not supported.
how can I have the bootloader code.
I downloaded c109b125 and c109b130
SD card dload folder and update.app reboot to volume + and -.
but it remains stuck on 5% and restarts.
can you help me.
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You need download the update, then extract all from zip. Not only update app.

ScaryG said:
You need download the update, then extract all from zip. Not only update app.
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ok, can you share a photo of your dload folder.
to be sure of what I'm doing.thank you
also, currently on dc-unlocker I download fig-lx1c109b125a I hope he can demote it.

Chisetdel31260 said:
ok, can you share a photo of your dload folder.
to be sure of what I'm doing.thank you
also, currently on dc-unlocker I download fig-lx1c109b125a I hope he can demote it.
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Okay. Here.
So thats whats inside dload folder.

ScaryG said:
Okay. Here.
So thats whats inside dload folder.
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Thank you, I managed to do it with fig-lx1c109b133. And I received the bootloader code now.

Chisetdel31260 said:
Thank you, I managed to do it with fig-lx1c109b133. And I received the bootloader code now.
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Nice to hear. Could you thank the post.
Thanks

The SD Card Upgrade fails every time for me. I have tried everything it seems :/

Once I unlock how do I upgrade to EMUI 9 without loosing the unlock

Linux Lounge said:
Once I unlock how do I upgrade to EMUI 9 without loosing the unlock
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Hi ! Hope you saved the unlock code somewhere
If yes, you can upgrade any way you want. Just redo 'fastboot oem unlock xxxxx' after successful upgrade. (Worked for me on EMUI 9.0.1.115)
It will unlock and wipe again..
As for me, this is the point I'm stuck at :
- latest EMUI FIG-LX1 9.0.1.120 (C432)
- bootloader unlocked
- can flash twrp, allow it to prevent being overriden, then flash Magisk 19.3 without error in the log.
After that, phone boots ok but Magisk Manager says 'not installed' and TWRP must be reflashed again.
Anyone can help further ? I've read about patched boot images to be flashed with fastboot. Are they just Magisk patched or some additional security level hacking required ?
Thanks XDA

Hi.
Just FYI, afters hours, I managed to finish the procedure and restore full root/magisk under latest EMUI 9.1.0.120 (E)
I had to use magisk uninstaller under TWRP, then reflashed Magisk 19.3
Now everything sticks :
- TWRP 3.2.0_1
- Root access
- Magisk is detected as installed and running
I mainly use "systemless hosts" with Adaway and it's OK.
Did not test any other module yet.

Hi,
I bought 4 credits online for the dc unlocker, but how do i run it?
this part: "Okay. Now get DC Unlocker ready, select auto detect Huawei Phones"
How do i do that?
Sorry fo the noob question, would be great if you could clarify
cheers

boscovicz said:
Hi,
I bought 4 credits online for the dc unlocker, but how do i run it?
this part: "Okay. Now get DC Unlocker ready, select auto detect Huawei Phones"
How do i do that?
Sorry fo the noob question, would be great if you could clarify
cheers
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p-smart/how-to/guide-downgrade-bootloader-unlock-t3884725
im gonna be doing that in next few days

Linux Lounge said:
Once I unlock how do I upgrade to EMUI 9 without loosing the unlock
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Just unlock bootloader with same way on emui 9.

Hey there! I've tried downgrading but i instantly get the message "Software install failed." before it even starts to install. Any ideas?

Can't downgrade from android 9.1, everytime said Software install failed

Thanks for the tutorial. I was able to install the older EMUI 8.0 version and unlock the bootloader of a FIG-LX1 (C432). Two tips:
I was able to use a uSD formatted in FAT32, I did not need to format it again using ExtFAT
When using the DC Huawei Bootloader Codes app from PlayStore to buy the credits, select Android 7 to get charged for just 4 credits, otherwise it will try to charge for a 3-day license
Make sure the phone has 8.0.0.128A or older, and DC Unlocker 2 recognizes the phone properly before buying anything (if it is not the correct version, it will tell you to use the test/probe point method)

ScaryG said:
Downgrading Huawei P Smart, Unlocking bootloader and installing TWRP
Hello! In this tutorial i will show how you can, downgrade you phone, installing TWRP + root!
Why you need downgrade? You need to downgrade security patch to read bootloader unlock code.
Lets start!
Note: This method will cost 4euro/dollar. You need buy 4 credits to DC unlocker. Just google for it.
Note 2: Backup your important files. You need reset your phone twice.
Note 3: Im not resposible if you success to brick your phone. I can always help, if you have Discord you can contact ScaryG#8540/B] or just ask in comments
Note 4: Twrp wont work with custom roms :/
Also if something missing from tutorial, please tell down. I will fix them as soon as possible:good:
Part 1. Downgrading
You need 16 GB SD card. First format it to extFat. Then download firmware from androidhost.ru, i used FIG-LX1 8.0.0.128A(C432) Download it. ( Links below! ) Then find dload folder from zip and extract into SD card (Remember to format SD Card into extFat)
Wait until it extracts. Now put your SD Card into your phone. Call *#*#2846579#*#*, locate for software upgrade and press SDCard Upgrade button. Now your phone is installing the update. Wait until installs. After install, you should get bootloop. In this part Press Volume UP + Power button, go to recovery and do factory reset. Now wait until boots. Go to settings -> about, and you should see version (128A). Boom! You have done downgrade...
Part 2. Unlocking Bootloader
Okay. Now get DC Unlocker ready, select auto detect Huawei Phones. Now go to again call to *#*#2846579#*#* and enable manufacturer mode. Try auto detect. It should detect your phone. Now simply, press the Unlock button. You should get your bootloader code, take it up. Enable developer options on your phone, go to USB Debugging and turn it on, also turn OEM Unlocking on. Then open cmd and type cd (same path as dc unlocker folder). Type adb devices It should start ADB daemon. Check your phone, you should get ADB trust popup, Allow it! Then check again adb devices, your device should be there. Now type adb reboot bootloader After it type: fastboot oem unlock (your key) ex. fastboot oem unlock 12345678. Check your phone, and press yes. Yeet! Your bootloader is now unlocked! Type fastboot reboot to reboot! Now goes kinda easy part!
Part 3. Installing TWRP
Download TWRP for Huawei P Smart. I put links below.
Move file to same folder as DC Unlocker and rename it to recovery.img
Anyways, your phone should be resetted again...
Go again enable developer options + enabling USB Debugging. Then again confirm...
Now do again adb reboot bootloader now type fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk recovery.img Now it should be flashed. Get into TWRP by pressing Power button and Volume up. Now you can root and flash zips!
Thats it, i hope it helped :good:
Downloads:
FIRMWARE: https://androidhost.ru/3c9
( FIGO-L31 FIG-L31 FIG-LX1 8.0.0.128A(C432) FIRMWARE ANDROID 8.0.0 EMUI 8.0.0 05014XMW )
TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...huawei-p-smart-twrp-3-2-1-0-emui-8-0-t3786105
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I can only thank you hugely for this clear concise instruction. Well worth £3.41 to DC Unlocker developers! Finally an unlocked bootloader on my wifes phone. I'm a definite Xiaomi phone fan compared to the ridiculous hoops Huawei make people go thru with their locked down phones. Gave up with Samsung years back too for the same reason. Cheers

Hello , I have model FIG LX1 and I want to flash roms. I need to follow this guide ?
And basically I have to pay ? What the hell

How To Guide Master Guide to Unlock Bootloader/Flash TWRP/Root Device/Flash EU ROM/Pass SafetyNet

Hi All, as this device is fairly new and there is not much clarity on things so, I decided to create a master guide as you see below. I am also attaching a PDF version of this guide as I have not formatted this XDA post to what I feel it should be like. You may download and follow that, I will keep updating things as I find.
Lets start​
1. Unlock Bootloader​1.1 Apply for Bootloader Unlock​
Enable developer settings
Go to Settings>About phone/My device> All specs> Hit MIUI Version 8 times
Access Developer Settings from Settings>Additional Settings
Enable OEM Unlocking option
Now login to your desired Mi Account that you wish it to be associated with your device (Mi account should have a mobile number registered for OTP and verification sometime asked by MI flash unlock tool)
Your unlock bootloader wait time starts now. Wait for 7 days (168 hours from the time you added MI account) to unlock bootloader
1.2 Unlocking Bootloader​So you have crossed the wait period…. Now follow below to unlock assuming you have all the USB drivers for Mi devices (usually auto installed when you connect mobile)
Warning: All your userdata (including pictures and files) will be wiped out
Download official Mi flash unlock tool from this link: https://miuirom.xiaomi.com/rom/u1106245679/5.5.224.24/miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.24.zip
Boot into Booloader: Power off your mobile then hold Volume Down + Power Button till fastboot bunny pops up
Open Mi Flash unlock tool downloaded in step 1
Sign in with same account that you used to sign in in Developer Settings in step 1.1.d. It may ask to verify your account with OTP. do it.
Click Unlock on the tool.
Your device will be unlocked and rebooted. Wait till reboot.
Congrats… you have an unlocked mobile device now
Now let’s go to Rooting your device for which we will have to flash TWRP to Mobile
2 TWRP Flash and Rooting​2.1 TWRP Flash​
Download and Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot for windows for this link: https://androiddatahost.com/wp-content/uploads/Minimal_ADB_Fastboot_v1.4.3.zip
Download unofficial TWRP (only one available as of writing this guide) from here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi....6.0_11-0_LOCAL-20220203-01-vili.img/download and rename it to twrp.img
Also download Magisk from below link: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v24.0/Magisk-v24.0.apk we will use it next section for rooting.
Rename the downloaded magisk file from magisk.apk to magisk.zip and copy it to your device’s storage
Copy the above twrp.img file to Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder (not necessary if you know some directory navigation using command prompt)
Boot mobile into bootloader (follow 1.2.b)
From your Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder open Cmd here.exe file to access the ADB tool
Connect your device to PC
Verify if device has connected successfully using the command below
Fastboot devices
This should return your device id
Now boot into TWRP using below commands
Fastboot boot “twrp.img” if you pasted twrp.img in minimal adb and fastboot folder
Fastboot boot “path to twrp.img” if you did not move it to the minimal adb and fastboot folder
Let the device boot to TWRP
In above step we just booted by TWRP which is temporary. Now let’s flash it to make it permanent:
Go to Advanced settings in TWRP and click Flash Current TWRP
Reboot to TWRP
2.2 TWRP Backup of Current Rom​
You should have a working TWRP
Boot to TWRP and navigate to Backup section
Select all partitions and swipe to confirm
If you see error in backing up, uncheck Data and EFS partition backup
The backup should complete successfully
Have this backup copied to a PC for emergency wipout of your mobile
2.3 Rooting/Flashing Magisk​
Go to Install in TWRP and select magisk.zip you copied in step 2.1.d
This will flash magisk and root your device. Now reboot to system from recovery
Once you have the device booted, rename the magisk.zip to magisk.apk again and install the magisk app on device
You may update if you see any updates to magisk or app
2.4 Passing Safetynet​
Download this magisk module zip from here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QJHPpL4R8fcxjB35XbcpaCOipKzpvL2I/view?usp=sharing
Go to magisk app settings and enable Zygisk (beta) also enable Enforce Deny List
Select Hide the Magisk app and give any desired name for Magisk to hide its identity
Now go to modules page in Magisk app.
Select Install from source/storage option and chose the downloaded safteynet zip
Reboot
This will pass safetynet but still Indian bank apps won’t work. Keep following below for clear
Go to magisk settings and enter Configure DenyList
Add all the apps you want to hide magisk and root from (such as phonepe, Gpay)
Don’t leave any service from the selected apps unchecked
3. Flash EU Rom​Warning: All your userdata (including pictures and files) will be wiped out
A TWRP backup of current rom is recommended before following the next steps
You can see section 2.2 for the instruction on backup
Download Fastboot EU rom from here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=17825722713688263895
Extract all the contents in zip file to any normal folder
We will be using Bootloader/Fastboot mode. Boot into Bootloader: Power off your mobile then hold Volume Down + Power Button till Fastboot bunny pops up
Connect your device to PC
From the extracted folder Open windows_fastboot_first_install_with_data_format.bat(for windows).
You may execute appropriate similar named file if you are running Linux or MacOS
The EU rom flashing process will start. Hit “Y” on keyboard to accept Formatting
Wait patiently while the PC does its Job.
You may see a long pause post “writing Cust” command depending on PC configuration. You should wait for 5 minutes at least, then try hitting any letter key on your keyboard, the process continues this way.
You may hit letter key whenever you see unusual pauses during pushing of super partition file sparse sending 1 of 9 to 9 of 9
Wait till process finishes and reboots
For TWRP and Rooting you can follow the same guide in section 2.
Updating to Miui13/Android 12 EU Rom​
Check out this guide to Update to Android 12
Happy Rooting… Njoy your device.
Lastly.. All the credit goes to respective owners, I have just compiled everything together and in an easy manner. PM me for credits.
Do let me know if you have any suggestions and corrections.
Thanks & Regards,
Abdus Saboor Asad

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Much appreciated, good overview.
Will try when I get my bootloader unlocked.

Rammetje.b said:
Much appreciated, good overview.
Will try when I get my bootloader unlocked.
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You are welcome.

sasaboor64 said:
You are welcome.
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Quick question if you allow me.
The unlock boot loader timer starts ticking even without hooking the phone up to the mi unlock tool? Just the dev options, OEM unlock and login to mi account is sufficient?
I remember I messed around with this when I tried to unlock my Poco F1 at the time.
Thanks
Bram

Rammetje.b said:
Quick question if you allow me.
The unlock boot loader timer starts ticking even without hooking the phone up to the mi unlock tool? Just the dev options, OEM unlock and login to mi account is sufficient?
I remember I messed around with this when I tried to unlock my Poco F1 at the time.
Thanks
Bram
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Good question... I think we should hook once, that's how I unlocked. But I feel it should work without hooking as well.
Anyone should test it and update for us the other way.

When i download the TWRP and boot into TWRP (through fastboot boot "twrp.img"), my touch screen will not work anymore. How could i fix this?

working on miui 13 android 12?

paulboqs said:
working on miui 13 android 12?
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you may go through the last thread in my post for miui 13 related rooting. this guide is for miui12 rooting and there is no TWRP yet for miui13 for our device

at what point exactly will all my data be wiped?

yuukiw said:
at what point exactly will all my data be wiped?
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the moment u hit unlock after your waiting period...

sasaboor64 said:
the moment u hit unlock after your waiting period...
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is there a way to back upp all apps + data?

MIUI13 Android12 How to enter bootloader?
I'm try but FASTBOOT "orange" Showing?
how to enter bootloader? any driver or any solution?

m38d1 said:
MIUI13 Android12 How to enter bootloader?
I'm try but FASTBOOT "orange" Showing?
how to enter bootloader? any driver or any solution?
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Please make sure you are having latest ADB installed on your machine. The best option is to install Android Studio . Secondly make sure to enable USB debugging .
You can reboot to fastboot through adb commands.
Once you are connected to ADB enter the command below.
ADB reboot Bootloader.
This will reboot to fastboot mode.
Fastboot devices
The above command shows whether you are on fastboot or not.
Now open the unlock tool and unlock your bootloader. Else if you are confident in recovering your device. use the command below
Fastboot flashing unlock
Hope the above helps.

AwkwarddWhale said:
When i download the TWRP and boot into TWRP (through fastboot boot "twrp.img"), my touch screen will not work anymore. How could i fix this?
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did you found a solution?
this is the first time this happen to me since mi3, RHnote5,7, pocox3nfc, mi11tpro.
tactil isn't working as soon i ented the twrp.. and theres no orange fox for this devices.. shame.

Jctatis said:
did you found a solution?
this is the first time this happen to me since mi3, RHnote5,7, pocox3nfc, mi11tpro.
tactil isn't working as soon i ented the twrp.. and theres no orange fox for this devices.. shame.
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There is no solution, there is no twrp for Android 12 / MIUI13 yet.

Well I did manage to make it work using a mouse otg. But it useless since theres no storage to flash

mm_rajesh said:
Please make sure you are having latest ADB installed on your machine. The best option is to install Android Studio . Secondly make sure to enable USB debugging .
You can reboot to fastboot through adb commands.
Once you are connected to ADB enter the command below.
ADB reboot Bootloader.
This will reboot to fastboot mode.
Fastboot devices
The above command shows whether you are on fastboot or not.
Now open the unlock tool and unlock your bootloader. Else if you are confident in recovering your device. use the command below
Fastboot flashing unlock
Hope the above helps.
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thanks
The problem was the phone cable

This TWRP from the first post is Android 12 too?