I purchased a Huawei p20 pro last Saturday and I really don't like Emui 9.1
Emui 10 is beautiful but I should wait until March ?*?*
So, I'd like to know if my bootloader is already unlocked ( because it's not new) and if I can install gsi or Aosp without unlocking.
And how to unlock it if it's not possible
achour7 said:
I purchased a Huawei p20 pro last Saturday and I really don't like Emui 9.1
Emui 10 is beautiful but I should wait until March ?*?*
So, I'd like to know if my bootloader is already unlocked ( because it's not new) and if I can install gsi or Aosp without unlocking.
And how to unlock it if it's not possible
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It doesn't matter how old is Huawei phone but did owner(s) unlock the Bootloader or not
With Bootloader unlocked, when phone boots, it displays for 5 seconds or so an un-safety warning.
You can also check by booting to Fastboot to see if it displays Phone locked (green) or Phone unlocked (red) - switch off, connect to charger, press and keep pressing Vol- and boot
For the currently available options to unlock Bootloaders (for EMUI 9 or 8, Sec. patch 07/2018 or later), see:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20/help/bootloader-code-t3996935/post80777901
zgfg said:
It doesn't matter how old is Huawei phone but did owner(s) unlock the Bootloader or not
With Bootloader unlocked, when phone boots, it displays for 5 seconds or so an un-safety warning.
You can also check by booting to Fastboot to see if it displays Phone locked (green) or Phone unlocked (red) - switch off, connect to charger, press and keep pressing Vol- and boot
For the currently available options to unlock Bootloaders (for EMUI 9 or 8, Sec. patch 07/2018 or later), see:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20/help/bootloader-code-t3996935/post80777901
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Thank you for your response but it seems very complicated and I don't have warning message.
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After Huawei killed their bootloader unlock website, users have been left unable to unlock their bootloaders. Is there something like dc-unlocker for the Mate 10 (Pro)?
MikeTheGamer said:
After Huawei killed their bootloader unlock website, users have been left unable to unlock their bootloaders. Is there something like dc-unlocker for the Mate 10 (Pro)?
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Yes dc-unlocker
As far as I know there's only one for the Lite, it didn't detect my phone
DC-Unlocker not supported the following devices:
WARNING:
Huawei P20 EML-xxx all versions not supported
Huawei P20 Pro CLT-xxx all versions not supported
Huawei Mate 10 ALP-xxx upgraded to Android 8x not supported
Huawei Mate 10 Pro BLA-xxx upgraded to Android 8x not supported
Huawei P10 VTR-xxx upgraded to Android 8x not supported
Huawei P10 plus VKY-xxx upgraded to Android 8x not supported
Huawei Mate 9 MHA-xxx upgraded to Android 8x not supported
DC-unlocker works if you're on BLA-L29C432B142 or lower. They did something in B145 which fixed dc-unlockers unlock code generation and the backdoor they use with DC-Phoenix. And you can't use FH to downgrade either (Not tested on B145 but on B148-SP1).
I'm not sure what builds are on other custs, but this is the Night Shot update on C432.
F*ck, my phone was 142 and I have updated in 145 just out of the Box...
Damn.
Dc-unlocker Give it a crack might still work, you just need to make sure you put the phone into management mode so it can read it phone. Just unlocked mine last night. Running magisk v16 working decrypted twrp and emui 8.0
allanjohnkemp said:
Dc-unlocker Give it a crack might still work, you just need to make sure you put the phone into management mode so it can read it phone. Just unlocked mine last night. Running magisk v16 working decrypted twrp and emui 8.0
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more information please,model number+software/build number
currently running a BLA-L09 8.0.0.132(C782) 10 PRO myself
steelmaggot said:
more information please,model number+software/build number
currently running a BLA-L09 8.0.0.132(C782) 10 PRO myself
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Was Running BLA-L09 8.0.0.132 at the time fresh out of the box
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/how-to-read-huawei-bootloader-unlock-code
Followed that guide, created an account cost me 4 EUR to read bootloader code.
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/huawei-mate-10-fastboot-usb-device-not-recognised-fix
Follow this guide to fix fastboot issue.
Typed fastboot oem unlock (code here without brackets)
Device will reboot and factory reset.
Use this TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/development/huawei-mate-10-pro-twrp-3-2-1-0-t3769904
Fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp_bla_alp_0.7.img
Decryption and touch both working.
Install Magisk 16.0, Enjoy
For future updates you will likely need the full ota and the nocheck recovery img from HWOTA8
The question is from 148 is this possible to Downgrade with Funky Huawei to lower, 142 for example and Root with DC unlocker ?
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The question is from 148 is this possible to Downgrade with Funky Huawei to lower, 142 for example and Root with DC unlocker ?
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No it is not, at least one user couldn't (I know it's not much, but it's a friend of @Pretoriano80). I think someone in the Funky thread tried too.
It finds update and that but stays on 0% forever. He was trying to downgrade to both b145 and b142.
allanjohnkemp said:
Was Running BLA-L09 8.0.0.132 at the time fresh out of the box
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/how-to-read-huawei-bootloader-unlock-code
Followed that guide, created an account cost me 4 EUR to read bootloader code.
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/huawei-mate-10-fastboot-usb-device-not-recognised-fix
Follow this guide to fix fastboot issue.
Typed fastboot oem unlock (code here without brackets)
Device will reboot and factory reset.
Use this TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/development/huawei-mate-10-pro-twrp-3-2-1-0-t3769904
Fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp_bla_alp_0.7.img
Decryption and touch both working.
Install Magisk 16.0, Enjoy
For future updates you will likely need the full ota and the nocheck recovery img from HWOTA8
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can confirm works on BLA-L09 8.0.0.132 build,just done it myself :good: :victory:
steelmaggot said:
can confirm works on BLA-L09 8.0.0.132 build,just done it myself :good: :victory:
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Was this on a recent purchase? I really want to pull the trigger but don't want a permanently locked phone. Anyone know if they are shipping phones over 142?
rockstang said:
Was this on a recent purchase? I really want to pull the trigger but don't want a permanently locked phone. Anyone know if they are shipping phones over 142?
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Bought it two weeks ago and when I set the phone up I received the OTA to 132 build
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rockstang said:
Was this on a recent purchase? I really want to pull the trigger but don't want a permanently locked phone. Anyone know if they are shipping phones over 142?
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Bought it two weeks ago and when I set the phone up I received the OTA to 132 build, I'm in the UK by the way
I have mate 10 pro running 8.0.0.141(c636) and I just tried dc it didnt work just got unknown error 375 everytime it tried to read it.
Has anyone tried BLA-A09 8.0.0.119(C567) I cant get dc unlocker to even recognize my phone.
Used DC Locker today on BLA-A09 8.0.0.111 fresh out of the box.
I followed these directions:
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/huawei-mate-10-fastboot-usb-device-not-recognised-fix
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/how-to-read-huawei-bootloader-unlock-code
The one issue I ran into was fastboot oem unlock wouldn't work initially. I went into developers options to find the oem unlocking feature greyed out. To fix this turn off automatic updates in developers options. Then put your sim card in and restart your phone. (I was keepoing the sim card out to prevent updates) I was able turn on the OEM unlocking feature after this.
Erick-kewone said:
Has anyone tried BLA-A09 8.0.0.119(C567) I cant get dc unlocker to even recognize my phone.
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Have you tried the fix? Worked for me, but I kept getting hung up on the drivers initially.
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Have you tried the fix? Worked for me, but I kept getting hung up on the drivers initially.
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I got it to work. I just had to change it from modem to phone
Guys, i just bought mate 10 lite and i have bunch of noob questions. Instead of starting new thread i wanted to ask here.
So my phone on RNE-L21C185B142 version. I read the forums and got my bootloader unlock code from dc-unlocker before its too late. So i am able to unlock my bootloader and root my phone right now.
1- Should i unlock my bootloader? I was using cyanogenmod and lineageos on my previous 2 phones. I like customize my phone thats why i install custom roms.
2-If i unlock my bootloader am i still able to get official updates somehow (like flashing from adb or twrp) without relocking bl?
3-If i install custom rom or root can i go back to stock 8.0.0.142 version so i can unlock my bl again?
Thanks in advance
I read somewhere that you can not unlock the Bootloader on any Huawei devices if you have the January 2019 Security Patch Update. Also you can not rollback or flash previous updates. Is this true? I did get my unlocking code before they closed the website. But I did unlock my Bootloader at that moment. So is it still possible to unlock my device?
Thanks.
DieBill said:
I read somewhere that you can not unlock the Bootloader on any Huawei devices if you have the January 2019 Security Patch Update. Also you can not rollback or flash previous updates. Is this true? I did get my unlocking code before they closed the website. But I did unlock my Bootloader at that moment. So is it still possible to unlock my device?
Thanks.
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I tried downgrading my Huawei p8 lite 2017 to Android 7 so I would be able to partition my SD Card as mixed Storage, but the System Updater stops at 5% and the Update fails.
Thats why I assume, that you can not downgrade, but I haven’t had the chance to use HiSuite (maybe this would have done the trick).
Unfortunally I can’t really help you in the bootloader unlocking part, because I don’t have a bootloader unlock code and my old code fails(had to relock my bootloader after bootloop in August 2018).
But I think you should try unlocking if you haven’t already and you have no problem with data loss.
If your phone is boot looping try:
-shutting phone off
-[Dangerous]put phone in freezer for 2-3 minutes (I don’t know why, but this seems to help my phone)
-turning phone back on
still in bootloop: You have to relock the bootloader
---Why My Phone Got Stuck In Boot Loop---
I always had that theorie, that my phone got stuck in bootloop, because I didn’t reboot after unlocking and instantly flashed twrp.
I think there was an error while installing twrp, wich I didn’t notice.
Can someone share the unlock code for Huawei PRA-LA1?
every phone has another code,why you need it?
I have a P9 (EVA-L09) branded to 3Ireland. I asked the service provider for the unlock code and got this:
Hi there,
Thanks for your recent unlock code request.
Below is the unlock code for Huawei IMEI 862836031485752.
Your unlock code is 1738262161041091. Please find instructions to unlocking your phone or modem below.
So I put a vodafone SIM in the p9 and it asked for the unlock code which I entered. My vodafone SIM works fine so the P9 is SIM unlocked.
With a view to installing LineageOS, I enabled Developer Options, Enabled OEM unlock and USB debugging. I then powered off the phone.
Holding the Vol Down button, I inserted the USB cable and the P9 restarted in Fastboot&Recovery Mode.
However, it says, in green, Phone Locked, and, in red, FRP Unlock.
I guess I have to unlock it to install TWRP but how do I proceed?
TIA
Dermot
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I have a P9 (EVA-L09) branded to 3Ireland. I asked the service provider for the unlock code and got this:
Hi there,
Thanks for your recent unlock code request.
Below is the unlock code for Huawei IMEI 862836031485752.
Your unlock code is 1738262161041091. Please find instructions to unlocking your phone or modem below.
So I put a vodafone SIM in the p9 and it asked for the unlock code which I entered. My vodafone SIM works fine so the P9 is SIM unlocked.
With a view to installing LineageOS, I enabled Developer Options, Enabled OEM unlock and USB debugging. I then powered off the phone.
Holding the Vol Down button, I inserted the USB cable and the P9 restarted in Fastboot&Recovery Mode.
However, it says, in green, Phone Locked, and, in red, FRP Unlock.
I guess I have to unlock it to install TWRP but how do I proceed?
TIA
Dermot
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You mean your mobile service provider?
If so, they gave you SIM unlock code to make your phone open for SIM cards from other operators
But that has nothing with the unlocking the Bootloader - what you see in Fastboot and what you need for flashing is about unlocking the Bootloader
Operators don't provide/sell the codes to unlock Bootloaders - rooting, custom ROMs are not in their interest
In the old days, Huawei provided (for free) Bootloader codes. They stopped and for the new phones made it really hard to unlock the Bootloaders, for some even impossible (at least, yet)
For the old P9 you can still buy a code from e.g. DC Unlocker (use Google)
But then, be careful, read the guides first - this mistake with buying a wrong code was benign while flashing an interviewcompatible ROM can brick your phone.
E.g., you are most likely on EMUI 5, and you cannot use any GSI ROM but only ROMs that were ported and adapted for P9, EMUI 5 ( Nougat firmwares). Also, if the ROM instructions say it is for P9 but EMUI 8, it is not for your phone (unless you rebrand and upgrade to Chinese EMUI 8)
It's not, take any AOSP or GSI ROM from elsewhere and flash to Huawei. If you are new in the game, go to the P9 Custom ROMs section here on XDA and read the OP posts to make sure you fullfil the requirements before you flash.
Be aware that most of those threads are 'dead' - early flashoholics long ago moved to the newer phones. Few remaining who stayed with P9 (usually as a second phone), upgraded to Chinese EMUI 8 (Oreo), and you can find them only in the few still active threads. Be careful and good luck
You can get one using dc unlocker for 4 euros. Just jut it down upon getting it. From there its smooth sailing on TWRP. You have to reinstall twrp from time to time if you are on stock though
@zgfg, I greatly appreciate the clear and comprehensive explanation. Very helpful.
@Bill, 4€ is a reasonable price to pay for an old phone.
Thanks you!
hi,
past few days back i have unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp in my realme x2 pro, i used lineage 17.1 rom then again i went back to RUI, but after that someone told me to install orange fox so i installed it as well, but after that i have seen that iam not able to enter in fastboot mode by pressing vol + power buttons nor from adb command....it comes for a while then phone automatically reboot itself due to this iam not able to use banking apps and not able to watch HDR movies in amazon prime and netflix....please help me to get back my fastboot mode so that i will lock my bootloader again....
thanks
Did you fix it?
mike_san said:
Did you fix it?
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No i tried everything but nothing worked....i don't know why is not a single person resolved this issue
saurabh(India) said:
hi,
past few days back i have unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp in my realme x2 pro, i used lineage 17.1 rom then again i went back to RUI, but after that someone told me to install orange fox so i installed it as well, but after that i have seen that iam not able to enter in fastboot mode by pressing vol + power buttons nor from adb command....it comes for a while then phone automatically reboot itself due to this iam not able to use banking apps and not able to watch HDR movies in amazon prime and netflix....please help me to get back my fastboot mode so that i will lock my bootloader again....
thanks
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I locked my bootloader and it now my phone is in soft brick.... If you want to lock you can downgrade your OS to ColorOS and you can acess Fastboot easily
Bhuprab said:
I locked my bootloader and it now my phone is in soft brick.... If you want to lock you can downgrade your OS to ColorOS and you can acess Fastboot easily
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That's what I did with Auth-flash, even paid credits to revert back to ColorOS.
Now I'm at C.29 with Realme UI 1.0 with Bootloader unlocked but not able to access to Booloader.
At least I can use NFC and use the phone normally, only no root, no bootloader, no widevine.
I have similar issue. It seems that Realme has blacklisted our devices from entering bootloader. Tell me this, has your phone been sent to Realme for repairs after you tempered with the bootloader?
Milan-XDA said:
I have similar issue. It seems that Realme has blacklisted our devices from entering bootloader. Tell me this, has your phone been sent to Realme for repairs after you tempered with the bootloader?
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Yes Milan in my case, I took to realme service center , but after getting repaired, i used unlocking tool again and it worked no problem but after the updates I felt like i should lock the bootloader , so i did with a command " fastboot flashing lock " now whenever i try to unlock it doesn't unlocks rather shows fastboot logo 2-3 sec, also i tried in color os 6 but nothing happend there also, now im using color os 6 which is still better in terms of performance as compared to realme ui , ui 2.0 and also i can't upgrade to android 10 or android 11 from coloros 6 due to the fact that the security patch won't match realme ui , ultimately leading to bootloop , which was the earlier case for me to go to service center .
RahulKumar_213 said:
Yes Milan in my case, I took to realme service center , but after getting repaired, i used unlocking tool again and it worked no problem but after the updates I felt like i should lock the bootloader , so i did with a command " fastboot flashing lock " now whenever i try to unlock it doesn't unlocks rather shows fastboot logo 2-3 sec, also i tried in color os 6 but nothing happend there also, now im using color os 6 which is still better in terms of performance as compared to realme ui , ui 2.0 and also i can't upgrade to android 10 or android 11 from coloros 6 due to the fact that the security patch won't match realme ui , ultimately leading to bootloop , which was the earlier case for me to go to service center .
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I've reached out to the local Realme service center and I asked them if my bootloader was blacklisted. After running some checks with Realme HQ, they've told me to send the device to them, so that they could flash/update the software themselves in order to regain access to my bootloader. Which means that no matter what we try, we won't be able to get the bootloader unlocked ourselves without Realme's intervention.
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I've reached out to the local Realme service center and I asked them if my bootloader was blacklisted. After running some checks with Realme HQ, they've told me to send the device to them, so that they could flash/update the software themselves in order to regain access to my bootloader. Which means that no matter what we try, we won't be able to get the bootloader unlocked ourselves without Realme's intervention.
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Ok Milan, just inform us with your result once Realme intervenes and concludes your device!!
RahulKumar_213 said:
Ok Milan, just inform us with your result once Realme intervenes and concludes your device!!
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Hi Rahul, I will keep you guys updated, however I need my device for work, so I won't be sending it in for service anytime soon. Maybe i'll get around to it in Q1 2022 once I get my next device
How to unlock my verison g988u for free I tried flashing the g988u1 unlocked farmwer using odin and it field plays help
So first, this is the wrong forum. This is the S20 series forum and G988u1 is S21 Ultra. Second, this is probably an exynos model so it never costs anything to unlock it. Third, why the fück do you want to unlock thr bootloader if you are flashing the stock firmware.
Lastly: if you really want to unlock it (assuming it's exynos) enable OEM unlocking in developer settings, power off your phone, connect the one end of your USB cable to a PC/Laptop and the other end to your phone while holding both of the power buttons, hold volume up and confirm the bootloader unlocking.
JanBoyGamer23 said:
So first, this is the wrong forum. This is the S20 series forum and G988u1 is S21 Ultra. Second, this is probably an exynos model so it never costs anything to unlock it. Third, why the fück do you want to unlock thr bootloader if you are flashing the stock firmware.
Lastly: if you really want to unlock it (assuming it's exynos) enable OEM unlocking in developer settings, power off your phone, connect the one end of your USB cable to a PC/Laptop and the other end to your phone while holding both of the power buttons, hold volume up and confirm the bootloader unlocking.
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It doesn't have the oem unlock option no more
Najmahmed96 said:
It doesn't have the oem unlock option no more
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when did you get your phone? Normally you have to wait 7 days before you can unlock it. But there is a bypass. Disable automatic system updates, set the calendar to some day in the past month, check for updates and reboot. Idk after this the option appears