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Huawei Honor Note 8 root

I get asked a lot how I rooted my Huawei Honor Note 8 so I thought I'd do a basic how to from memory on how I did it. It's relatively easy to do.
You'll need your phone's bootloader unlocked.
The files from Huawei's forums http://club.huawei.com/thread-10828573-1-1.html or https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwyaxIga7s0qc0ZKRGtsdndwV3M/view?usp=sharing
The app is in chinese but has some english on the buttons.
To unlock bootloader:
Got bootloader unlock code with the app on the playstore "DC Huawei Bootloader Codes" (took about 8 hours to get)
Enable USB debugging on the phone & connect it to the computer.
Unlock the bootloader with the program downloaded. Use the first button on the first tab labeled bootloader. Put in unlock code in the pop up box & click ok.
To root:
Enable USB debugging on the phone & connect it to the computer.
Flash the recovery_twrp.img file with the program downloaded. Use the 2nd button on the first tab labeled recovery.
To change twrp into english, click on the 3rd down 2nd row button & then click on the globe button. The globe is really hard to hit! Keep trying till you get it Then select English.
Install SuperSU with TWRP
Should now be rooted!

Question. Is there anything I should do like backup my bootloader or something before starting this process?

benmeroff said:
Unlocking your bootloader will wipe the device; factory reset for sure, and I believe it also erases your internal storage (don't quote me on that though, not sure for this phone), but your OS will remain whatever stock version you had installed until you flash something else.
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I did not backup anything.

Ok thanks.. I appreciate it

I have a question, or making a root and unlock the bootloader is associated with a full reset your data and settings that can be done root without losing data?

Nope
Sent from my EDI-AL10 using Tapatalk

Hi guys
I unlocked my note 8 successfully . In startup screen show your devives is unlocked and can not be trusted every time i restar the phone is it normal?
Second thing i flashed twrp by clicking on recovery button then after restarted i clicked on 3rd button of second row to change to english but it didnt say click on english
How to enter twrp recovey i tried pressing power button and volume up nothing happened
Plz help

Yuppers.. not trusted cuz ya unlocked it.
Should be volume up & power. You can also do it with the app. The 2nd tab... recovery. Will boot it into recovery too.
You have to click the globe button on the far right to get to the language. It's a ***** to hit! BTW... TWRP has reverted back to chinese a few time now for some reason on mine. It's kind of annoying considering how hard it is to hit that one button.

Questions about the root process
1) why do you need the unlock code?
2) Where can I find SuperSU for honor note 8? Can someone please provide a link?
3) Has anyone succeeded rooting?
Thanks in advance for the answers.

Please Help!
Everything was find, I unlocked the bootloader, installed TWRP, when I flashed SuperSU it bootloops!
Can someone please help.....

I'm not sure why it would be boot looping. I'd flash it again. Might even try a factory reset before flashing too. You're the first I've heard of with that problem. Make sure you're on version 22.
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problem solved
riffy504 said:
I'm not sure why it would be boot looping. I'd flash it again. Might even try a factory reset before flashing too. You're the first I've heard of with that problem. Make sure you're on version 22.
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The problem solved. I downloaded the latest version of SuperSU (2.78) , flashed it again with TWRP and everything loaded find.
I have a rooted device too.
Thanks for your answers!:good::fingers-crossed:

Glad to hear it worked out!

i downloaded "DC Huawei Bootloader Codes" then i entered my Note 8 IMEI and waited for 8 hrs and got an email telling me it is failed and i tries the other IMEI "since it's dual sim card phone" but no luck, same message.
Please help

The Huawei ID used to apply for the unlock code has not been used on the device for more than 14 days. Huawei site error
DC Huawei Bootloader Codes not working
please help

Hi,
I read of the possibility of the root of honor note 8 through oneclickroot, kingroot, etc.
It must first be unlocked bootloader or the software will to unlock?
For unlocking the bootloader you must use to force pay program dc-unlocker?
Thank you

DC Huawei Bootloader Code get but not unlock

Bootloader unlock codes
Hello guys... I have two Honor Note 8 phones and i wanna unlock them..
Official method - how to get Bootloader unlock codes does not work, so i downloaded dc-unlocker APP on google play..
Added there EMEIs, paid and was waiting almost 20 hours to get mails - operation failed..
I really dont know about any other way how to get these codes..
Can anyone help me please?
Thanks!

2Duky said:
Hello guys... I have two Honor Note 8 phones and i wanna unlock them..
Official method - how to get Bootloader unlock codes does not work, so i downloaded dc-unlocker APP on google play..
Added there EMEIs, paid and was waiting almost 20 hours to get mails - operation failed..
I really dont know about any other way how to get these codes..
Can anyone help me please?
Thanks!
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in the app, there is another way to get it. choose not by imei.
write the developer of the app you did not get the code and you want a refund, and pay for the second method. this is how i did it.

arielisrl said:
in the app, there is another way to get it. choose not by imei.
write the developer of the app you did not get the code and you want a refund, and pay for the second method. this is how i did it.
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Great! Many thanks for your quick reply! I contacted dc-unlocker support and thats what they replied..
Hello, this codes is from factory DB. Sorry, but there not all phones present in this db.
This happens frequently if phone has MEID .
But you can read code by cable, we support almost all huawei.
If reading by cable not acceptable we can do refund.
Im waiting for their next answers at my qustions, what exactly have i do..
I have to download their soft probably and make everything there..
I had no time to check their forum yet, im sure there will be instructions..
EDIT:
Oki so i used DC-unlocker software, received these codes and unlocked Bootloader successfully!
I have rooted both phones already!
I had an issues with ADB drivers on Win10 and on Win7 as well, could not find my devices in devices manager but i have solved it!
TWRP 3.02 with preinstalled SuperSU works fine on B027.. In one of my phones i had B029 so i had to downgrade to B027..
On B029 doesnt work flash command in cmd.. Stuck on "waiting for device"..

Huawei P9 EVA-L09 stuck on eRecovery, factory data reset failed

Hello friends
I find myself in a very delicate situation
I have a P9 EVA-L09 32GB with B181 version of software, android 6.
After a failed update to android 7, the phone only normal starts in eRecovery where i don't have usable options.
The phone can boot in fastboot and it enters fastboot where the 2 options, factory data reset and wipe cache partitions both can be used but at factory data rest says "reset failed" and wipe cache partition doesn't produce any visible change.
The questions is, can this phone be rescued in some way?
Can it be reflashed in any way?
Thank you in advance for your answers

from what i have read on the internet, there are 3 distinct functions:
erecovery = volume up and power
fastboot = volume down and power
fastboot&rescue mode = volume down and connect usb cable plugged into pc and using the hisuite software
i have a microsd card
can i reflash somehow a new firmware ?
i have read of another method using the pc and entering commands from the computer

iconicpaul said:
from what i have read on the internet, there are 3 distinct functions:
erecovery = volume up and power
fastboot = volume down and power
fastboot&rescue mode = volume down and connect usb cable plugged into pc and using the hisuite software
i have a microsd card
can i reflash somehow a new firmware ?
i have read of another method using the pc and entering commands from the computer
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you need a way to use your sdcard without the phone (sdcard reader or another phone)
if you have this follow this guide strictly:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/how-to/guide-debranding-to-c432-updating-to-t3551523
with this guide you will get back to a working 6.0 Firmware and update it to latest Nougat 7.0 firmware.

thank you
i already did some searching on the net and the main issue is the unlocking the bootloader, this must be the first step, without this, its impossible to flash/rewrite anything on the phone
the problem at Huawei phones is that the unlocking is done through a code which either you get it free directly from Huawei or by paying third parties
there is one last problem, the FRP (factory reset protection) feature, which so sar is not very clear to me how it fits into the picture and what it does exactly

the problem of getting an unlock code is further more complicated if the phone cant be accessed from the menu or you do not have the box on which the IMEI, S/N and other data are written

There is no reason to unlock bootloader first. If u follow the guide above it will work. I was in the same situation.
Sent from my EVA-L09 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

xtcislove said:
There is no reason to unlock bootloader first. If u follow the guide above it will work. I was in the same situation.
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i would like to ask you a different question but related
Is it technically possible for a phone, in this case a P9 to have a specific software version locked on to it? in other words, to be impossible to change the version of the software?
i am asking you because i have managed to reflash my phone and is working again but i was forced to put exactly the same version as before, B181.

iconicpaul said:
i would like to ask you a different question but related
Is it technically possible for a phone, in this case a P9 to have a specific software version locked on to it? in other words, to be impossible to change the version of the software?
i am asking you because i have managed to reflash my phone and is working again but i was forced to put exactly the same version as before, B181.
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If u are on B181 you can update to any version above if it matches your OEMINFO.
The guide i posted above will change your OEMINFO to C432 (EU Version) and after this u will receive every new update.
Any provide can use its own OEMINFO so if your provide dont push any update abbove 181 you are locked to this.
But again use the guide above strictly and you will get latest Nougat.
Short:
You cant be locked to any software version at least if you are on C432.

i received OTA to B182 and immediately after installation i got OTA update to B372
problem solved, learned a lot about Huawei software system
thank you for your help

Root/Updates/Rebranding/Unbricking - Official FunkyHuawei Support Thread for P10 Plus

This is the official FunkyHuawei support thread.
FunkyHuawei is a (mostly) paid service which allows you to do the following:
1. Install the latest system software, even before it's released by OTA.
2. Install beta/prerelease system software, without needing to be a beta tester.
3. Recover a bricked phone.
4. Rebranding / Change the region of your phone (China -> Europe, for example, to get Google and so on.)
5. Root your EMUI 8 phone, even with stock recovery (This feature is free)
Except for rooting, all of these features are supported even if you cannot unlock your phone's bootloader.
We are pleased to announce FHUnbrickFlashTool -- You can now repair any recent Huawei phone via fastboot, even if you cannot access eRecovery or boot the phone! Even if it doesn't show the Huawei logo, as long as you can get a fastboot connection to your computer, you can recover the phone! Google FHUnbrickFlashTool or check FunkyHuawei's reddit for details.
To find FunkyHuawei, please Google it. Or you can find a link to the service within the following XDA Portal article.
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-oreo-emui-6-huawei-mate-9/
In cooperation with XDA, FunkyHuawei is offering a free credit to Recognized Developers and Recognized Contributers on XDA.
Please PM me for more details.
We will continue posting in this thread with updates regarding new software versions and releases regarding this device.
We will also be monitoring it so we can help anyone who has issues.
For device-specific information, please see the next post.

P10 Plus Device-Specific Information
The P10 Plus now has a relatively mature community with many methods to do many things.
However, there are still some things only possible with FunkyHuawei, so it would be most useful for:
1. Installing updates on bootloader-locked devices, even if the update is not approved by Huawei for your device.
2. Rebranding bootloader-locked devices, or rebranding to obscure carrier brandings.
3. Restoring bricked devices.
Note that even though the Mate 10 Root tool is designed for the Mate 10, it works perfectly on the P10 Plus running Android O betas.
This tool is FREE, and might be easier than installing TWRP and rooting that way.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does FunkyHuawei cost?
A: You need to buy credits on the FunkyHuawei website. The price per credit varies depending on the number of credits you buy. Different operations cost different amounts of credits. However, the Root feature of the Mate 10 tool is free, and as mentioned above, Recognized Developers/Contributors of XDA can ask for a free credit.
Q: My phone is bootloader locked, and FRP locked. My bootloader unlock code dosen't work. It won't boot. eRecovery doesn't work. Can you help?
A: Yes. With the Mate 10 this is now a common situation. Contact FunkyHuawei for help in this situation. We'll need to access your computer remotely and the procedure is a little bit complicated, but the phone can be unbricked.
Q: I can't get my bootloader unlock code/don't want to unlock my bootloader, but I want to change my phone to something other than Chinese. Can you help?
A: Yes. Our new FunkyHuawei Rebrand Tool works on ALL recent Huawei phones, to rebrand them to another region even when the bootloader is locked.
Q: I'm not seeing the latest version listed on FunkyHuawei or elsewhere as an OTA. Why not?
A: Huawei has a very odd and unpredictable way of rolling out OTA updates. You can use FunkyHuawei to install the new version immediately, or can wait for the update to be rolled out. It might be a month or more after release until the update reaches your device from Huawei directly. We have no idea why.
Q: Why isn't FunkyHuawei free?
A: Because many of FunkyHuawei's features cost FunkyHuawei money to provide. Features that don't cost FunkyHuawei money to provide, like rooting the Mate 10 or our TWRP build for Mate 9/Oreo, for example, are generally made available for free. There are also bills to pay, kids to put through school, and so on.
Q: I noticed FunkyHuawei in an XDA Portal article!
A: FunkyHuawei loves XDA, and is cooperating with them as much as possible. Recognized Developers and Contributors on the XDA forums are welcome to claim a free credit from FunkyHuawei as well.
Q: I have a different question.
A: This is what this thread is for! Post away!

I thought "official" FunkyHuawei threads violated XDa's terms an conditions due it being a paid service?

VKY-L29C432B177 coming. Changes are addition of VoLTE and VoWifi (carrier dependent).
Will be available on FunkyHuawei shortly.
UPDATE: Available now.

P10 plus stuck on fastboot. Black screen, no led.
Follow the rebranding manual result in brand new p10+ hard bricked.
Now the pone is completly dead black screen, no led when plugs the usb, no vibration. I had lost all hope until after it stayed connected for a long time to the pc I realized that windows was detecting somthing.
adb doesn't detect the device but fastboot detecs it.
I have tried to reboot in bootloader or flashing recovery without success. The commads apparently work and end with ok but after a reset the phone only load in fastboot mode without any other life signals. Bootloader is unlocked.
is there any solution to fix this?

Elinexsa said:
Follow the rebranding manual result in brand new p10+ hard bricked.
Now the pone is completly dead black screen, no led when plugs the usb, no vibration. I had lost all hope until after it stayed connected for a long time to the pc I realized that windows was detecting somthing.
adb doesn't detect the device but fastboot detecs it.
I have tried to reboot in bootloader or flashing recovery without success. The commads apparently work and end with ok but after a reset the phone only load in fastboot mode without any other life signals. Bootloader is unlocked.
is there any solution to fix this?
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Based on the email we received from you, it looks like you didn't use our service to rebrand.
Still, we can help you unbrick it if you have this situation, as long as you can access fastboot.

We are pleased to announce FHUnbrickFlashTool -- You can now repair any recent Huawei phone via fastboot, even if you cannot access eRecovery or boot the phone! Even if it doesn't show the Huawei logo, as long as you can get a fastboot connection to your computer, you can recover the phone! Google FHUnbrickFlashTool or check FunkyHuawei's reddit for details.

We now have Android O for International P10 and P10 Plus.
Check FunkyHuawei reddit for install instructions, or google for "Android O Builds for International P10 and P10 Plus now available! Instructions inside"

duraaraa said:
We are pleased to announce FHUnbrickFlashTool -- You can now repair any recent Huawei phone via fastboot, even if you cannot access eRecovery or boot the phone! Even if it doesn't show the Huawei logo, as long as you can get a fastboot connection to your computer, you can recover the phone! Google FHUnbrickFlashTool or check FunkyHuawei's reddit for details.
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Thanks to this tool I could revive my P10+
It works like a charm
Thank you!

will i be able receive and install ota updates if i root my device and have twrp installed

I backed up my device using TWRP, I excluded the data partition since it is not working in TWRP. After I restored my device my bootanimation changed from Huawei animation to an "android" logo and when the device booted, I tried to open settings and the app instantly closes and same with the camera app. The camera app shows the name com.huawei.camera instead of saying "Camera" and all other apps started crashing. So, I wiped everything except my internal storage and restored my backup and now when I boot the device everything is black and I can only see the navigation keys and when I hold my power button I can see the restart and power off option. After like 2-3 minutes I get this message "You have run out of storage space" and when I press ok it takes me to a screen which shows 64/64 GB used. I have 0 space left on device

ajituchiha said:
I backed up my device using TWRP, I excluded the data partition since it is not working in TWRP. After I restored my device my bootanimation changed from Huawei animation to an "android" logo and when the device booted, I tried to open settings and the app instantly closes and same with the camera app. The camera app shows the name com.huawei.camera instead of saying "Camera" and all other apps started crashing. So, I wiped everything except my internal storage and restored my backup and now when I boot the device everything is black and I can only see the navigation keys and when I hold my power button I can see the restart and power off option. After like 2-3 minutes I get this message "You have run out of storage space" and when I press ok it takes me to a screen which shows 64/64 GB used. I have 0 space left on device
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You can probably recover by using FHUnbrickFlashTool. If you contact FunkyHuawei support we can ask you for some more information to confirm exactly what the problem is.

Good work. I'll be more impressed when we finally work out a systemless root, i've lost count of the many OTA updates from Huawei - meaning their OS must be full of bugs and glitches for commonly used apps and typical use. Will we ever get there?
RoOSTA

Do not use this service. SCAM!

Microsoft Office 365 apps not working anymore after relocking bootloader (no root)

Hi guys,
Few days ago I succesyfully debranded my P10 vtr-l29 with stock C432B360 firmware. After some issues it went OK. I relocked bootloader and found that in fastboot mode the status is not Phone Locked only Phone relocked. I found that DC Unlocker is able to change this into original Phone Locked (4 credits) so I did it.
BUT after all I wanted to install Intune and outlook mobiel and skype for business. Intune says everything is ok with phone but both outlook and skype is saying that phone was rooted and they will not work
Anybody anything please share some ideas and/or solutions.
Notice: I didn't installed any root for 100% sure. I use stock firmware files.
Thanks in advance

rymcio80 said:
Hi guys,
Few days ago I succesyfully debranded my P10 vtr-l29 with stock C432B360 firmware. After some issues it went OK. I relocked bootloader and found that in fastboot mode the status is not Phone Locked only Phone relocked. I found that DC Unlocker is able to change this into original Phone Locked (4 credits) so I did it.
BUT after all I wanted to install Intune and outlook mobiel and skype for business. Intune says everything is ok with phone but both outlook and skype is saying that phone was rooted and they will not work
Anybody anything please share some ideas and/or solutions.
Notice: I didn't installed any root for 100% sure. I use stock firmware files.
Thanks in advance
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Do you have Developer Options enabled?
It once helped me with a similar issue

rymcio80 said:
Hi guys,
Few days ago I succesyfully debranded my P10 vtr-l29 with stock C432B360 firmware. After some issues it went OK. I relocked bootloader and found that in fastboot mode the status is not Phone Locked only Phone relocked. I found that DC Unlocker is able to change this into original Phone Locked (4 credits) so I did it.
BUT after all I wanted to install Intune and outlook mobiel and skype for business. Intune says everything is ok with phone but both outlook and skype is saying that phone was rooted and they will not work
Anybody anything please share some ideas and/or solutions.
Notice: I didn't installed any root for 100% sure. I use stock firmware files.
Thanks in advance
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You do not pass safetynet. Install Magisk, hide root, and you should be fine.

fengels said:
Do you have Developer Options enabled?
It once helped me with a similar issue
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yes I do and doesn help at all

M1chiel said:
You do not pass safetynet. Install Magisk, hide root, and you should be fine.
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but in this case I need to root my phone and I don't want to, but I think it's the only way

rymcio80 said:
yes I do and doesn help at all
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Well, maybe you have an app installed recently, which might work as an auto-root app once you connect your phone to the Internet, for example?

rymcio80 said:
but in this case I need to root my phone and I don't want to, but I think it's the only way
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well I did it. installed new C432B375 firmware, installed Magisk and then module for hiding root for Intune and it is working now. sometimes it need to be rebooted but generally working as it should be

fengels said:
Well, maybe you have an app installed recently, which might work as an auto-root app once you connect your phone to the Internet, for example?
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no, at least I think so , because I was doing it on freshly installed B375 fimware witout any apps installed only Intune and Outlook.
but anyway I installed Magisk and now it is working

What can I do?

Yesterday (2nd febr) suddenly a message popped out saying I have an update. I tapped on it, the phone (P20 Pro) downloaded it all, it got installed but then this screen appeared:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2IiN-auezM
eRecovery "Update & System Recovery" is not working since its a device from Italia and I am in Hungary.
Bootloader locked. No root.
Any ideas? How can I make it good again?
Also, at the service center they told me I might need to replace the motherboard. Is it seriously possible I need to replace it? (I hope it is not necessary...)

If they replace it for free, backup your data and go for it.
If not, then use the modded hisuite and firmware finder update method that you can find on the forums here.

Thank you. Could you link it?
I tried FF, since my phone won't get over eRecovery, I only tried it with desktop.
The DNS in the router has been set correctly, but my phone just don't connect to it.

I had the same, mine died and had to be replaced

Thank you! I guess I will just sell it, and get a Xiaomi.

Did you claim the code to unlock when was available?. If you do.. just enter to bootloader mode.. unlock... and flash stock recovery. I can help you with that. If you don't... huawei services is the way to go.

Nope, I have the phone since Nov 2019 from a second-hand seller.
Huawei Services only replaces the motherboard for around 90.000 HUF ( around 273 €) what is simply don't worth it.

Qgloof said:
eRecovery "Update & System Recovery" is not working since its a device from Italia and I am in Hungary.
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AFAIK eRecovery doesn't care about your current region. It will just try downloading the ROM for the region installed on your phone.
Did you get any error messages trying to use it?

arty_a said:
AFAIK eRecovery doesn't care about your current region. It will just try downloading the ROM for the region installed on your phone.
Did you get any error messages trying to use it?
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Yes. "Get package info failed."

Qgloof said:
Yes. "Get package info failed."
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I know it sounds unrelated and stupid, but can you try and disable IPv6 on your router? I recall some issues with it regarding manual updates by eRecovery. Can be completely unrelated, but worth trying.

It is completely dead. Thanks for help!