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As above finally Vodafone UK updates their P10's to B151
I received my phone b162 update. My phone is Huawei P10.
nadir3391 said:
I received my phone b162 update. My phone is Huawei P10.
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Show off ? Vodafone UK will always lag behind Huawei unfortunately, might try rebranding, but not confident enough to try ?
This update locked my P10 back to Vodaphone when I use O2. Phone's unrooted, is there any easy way to get it network free again?
Any help would be hugely appreciated
Can you not just enter your nuc code again once you've inserted the O2 sim?
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. Enabling dual-sim features on single-sim phones.
6. Root your EMUI 8 phone, even with stock recovery (This feature is free)
You do not need to unlock your bootloader, or void your warranty to use the service. (except the free rooting feature)
To find FunkyHuawei, please Google it. Or you can find a link to the service as well as our rebranding tool within the following XDA Portal article.
https://www.xda-developers.com/exclusive-att-huawei-mate-10-pro-firmware/
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.
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.
FunkyHuawei, due to popular request, is now offering an unlimited pass. You can break your phone all you want, and turn to FunkyHuawei to unbrick it however many times you need to. You can also install all the latest updates, beta versions, and so on, without worrying about spending credits. You can check out more details on FH's reddit or homepage.
For device-specific information, please see the next post.
Mate 10/Mate 10 Pro Device-Specific Information
WARNING: Huawei has considerably improved the security of the Mate 10 compared to previous models.
This means that it is extremely easy to brick the phone if you don't know what you are doing.
FunkyHuawei tools are safe and will not brick your phone, but if you do end up bricking your phone by trying other methods, you can contact FunkyHuawei for help.
All FunkyHuawei features are currently working on the Mate 10, including installing software, recovering bricks, and rebranding.
FunkyHuawei is also offering a new, free feature to root your phone, but rooting will cause the following issue:
-You will lose your data partition, including any carrier/vendor customizations-
To root and rebrand a phone with an unlocked bootloader, please google for the "FunkyHuawei Mate 10 Root/Rebranding Tool"
To rebrand a phone with a locked bootloader, please google for the "FunkyHuawei Rebrand Tool"
With these tools, a full rebrand is possible. You can get OTA updates, and the phone will function entirely like a phone from its new region.
Old methdos do not work with the Mate 10, so you will need to use one of those tools.
To install a firmware update which matches the branding of your phone, you can use the eRecovery method posted in the instructions section of the FunkyHuawei page.
However, when installing a firmware update the first time after using a rebranding tool, you must use a specific version of HiSuite. Please see the instructions included with the tool for more information.
Recommended Branding: ALP-L29 C636 hw/spcseas
We see the most frequent firmware updates for this model, so we recommend everyone rebrand to it for fastest updates.
NOTE: If you want to rebrand a Single-Sim device to Dual-Sim, you MUST use the "FunkyHuawei Rebrand Tool" with a locked bootloader. If you use the Mate 10 tool you can rebrand, but you will not gain dual sim functionality.
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!
How many percentage xda took to let you put ur tool here lol
Anyway welcome again.
As of today, ALP-L29 8.0.0.119 (C636) / ALP-L29C636B119 is now available. Huawei is developing MANY updates for the Mate 10 recently.
duraaraa said:
As of today, ALP-L29 8.0.0.119 (C636) / ALP-L29C636B119 is now available. Huawei is developing MANY updates for the Mate 10 recently.
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Any way to flash these updates (when you have already rooted using the tool), and not lose root?
VTEChump said:
Any way to flash these updates (when you have already rooted using the tool), and not lose root?
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Unfortunately, no. You will lose root if you flash the updates, and will need to root again afterwards, each time, if you want root.
Take note that the Mate 10 is extremely easy to brick if you touch the wrong things, so be careful with what you do as root!
duraaraa said:
As of today, ALP-L29 8.0.0.119 (C636) / ALP-L29C636B119 is now available. Huawei is developing MANY updates for the Mate 10 recently.
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What is the changelog?
tboy2000 said:
What is the changelog?
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The changelog is unfortunately very generic. Maybe upon public rollout Huawei will update it.
Dear User, This update will improve your device's performance and stability to bring you a better user experience. You are recommended to install it. [Update tips] 1. Make sure your phone has not been rooted before updating. If you experience any issues during the update, please visit the Huawei Support website or contact your local service center for assistance. 2. This update will not erase your personal data.
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Please help.My China version mate 10 cannot be recognized in fastboot.I can't do anything.
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Please help.My China version mate 10 cannot be recognized in fastboot.I can't do anything.
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Try Windows 7. Some people report driver issues with Windows 10. For others Windows 10 works fine. I have no idea about that.
can i relock bootloader after unlock to hide the warning screen when reset the phone ?
hoangtu2410 said:
can i relock bootloader after unlock to hide the warning screen when reset the phone ?
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Yes. fastboot oem relock (code)
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Yes. fastboot oem relock (code)
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i am doing last step for rebranding mate 10 . Download package from server in erecovery mode but stuck at 0% , what should i do ? Thanks
edit : finally run , take 10 mins to 1% . omfg
hoangtu2410 said:
i am doing last step for rebranding mate 10 . Download package from server in erecovery mode but stuck at 0% , what should i do ? Thanks
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It's just a slow download, due to your geographic location being far from the server. If you are in Vietnam, you'll get better speed by choosing ALP-L29 8.0.0.115(C636) and not 119. Or you can wait for the slower download for the newest version.
To be clear, if you're using eRecovery, this is AFTER you already successfully installed once with HiSuite, right?
If HiSuite downloads faster you can do the second install with HiSuite too.
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It's just a slow download, due to your geographic location being far from the server. If you are in Vietnam, you'll get better speed by choosing ALP-L29 8.0.0.115(C636) and not 119. Or you can wait for the slower download for the newest version.
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can i download 115 then ota update to 119 ?
To be clear, if you're using eRecovery, this is AFTER you already successfully installed once with HiSuite, right?
If HiSuite downloads faster you can do the second install with HiSuite too.
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after it fail install about 50% as instructions
How can i do the second install with HiSuite ?
hoangtu2410 said:
can i download 115 then ota update to 119 ?
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You'd still need to use FunkyHuawei to install 119, so no... not until the OTA is pushed out by Huawei.
after it fail install about 50% as instructions
How can i do the second install with HiSuite ?
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Yes, that's correct.
Second install is done same way as first install, but should reach 100%.
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You'd still need to use FunkyHuawei to install 119, so no... not until the OTA is pushed out by Huawei.
Yes, that's correct.
Second install is done same way as first install, but should reach 100%.
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thank you. I thought it can not be boot in to OS after fail , trying again
hoangtu2410 said:
thank you. I thought it can not be boot in to OS after fail , trying again
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It can be booted, but you might need to wipe in recovery first.
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Try Windows 7. Some people report driver issues with Windows 10. For others Windows 10 works fine. I have no idea about that.
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I can't get a Windows 7 computer now.what can I do?
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:
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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?
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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?
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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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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.
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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've contacted DC-Unlocker and Ministry of Solution to know if it's possible to unlock bootloader and they answer me it isn't.
Does it not exist any way to unlock bootloader of my Huawei Mate 10 pro BLA-L29 ?
Bye
johnmel
johnjohnmel said:
I've contacted DC-Unlocker and Ministry of Solution to know if it's possible to unlock bootloader and they answer me it isn't.
Does it not exist any way to unlock bootloader of my Huawei Mate 10 pro BLA-L29 ?
Bye
johnmel
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No one can help me? Is not really possible to unlock bootloader of this Huawei model?
johnjohnmel said:
No one can help me? Is not really possible to unlock bootloader of this Huawei model?
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Depends on your build.
I have successfully unlocked mine in December using an unlocking service I found on eBay from "mnz technologies" but it seems they no longer offer it. I also know of a site called "GSMZambia.com" and they claim that they can do it but the service is also unavailable at the time of posting.
So to answer you question: it is possible but probably not at the moment, you'll just have to be on the lookout.
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Depends on your build.
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Build installed at the moment is
9.0.0.197 (C432E4R1P11)
So is it possible to unlock?
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Build installed at the moment is
9.0.0.197 (C432E4R1P11)
So is it possible to unlock?
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Nope.
That said, it depends on your build if you can use HCU client to unlock. (Was patched in May 2018).
But there are a few services, all are down at the moment though.
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I have successfully unlocked mine in December using an unlocking service I found on eBay from "mnz technologies" but it seems they no longer offer it. I also know of a site called "GSMZambia.com" and they claim that they can do it but the service is also unavailable at the time of posting.
So to answer you question: it is possible but probably not at the moment, you'll just have to be on the lookout.
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when will it be possible and on what will it depend ?
I'm in the same boat with two new-ish mate 10 Pro's.
Totally up S**t Creek without root. Pulling my hair out in frustration.
More at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79003832&postcount=16
and
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78901016&postcount=405
I've had correspondence with both DC and ministryofsolutions. They are both saying no
Really don't want to move away from the hardware to another phone but I'm at tipping point..
Any new thoughts?
Anybody?
henrysinn said:
I'm in the same boat with two new-ish mate 10 Pro's.
Totally up S**t Creek without root. Pulling my hair out in frustration.
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Really don't want to move away from the hardware to another phone but I'm at tipping point..
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My exact same reasons for moving away a couple months ago to oneplus 6 and I haven't regretted it for one moment.
Huawei pulled the plug on advanced users and as you can see on this forum the support has been killed subsequently where as oneplus has HUGE community support.
My primary phone right now, with xxx-no-limtis-rom, magisk, xposed and after dedicating my time it gives me a full two days of mild usage time. I passed my mate 10 pro to my daughter but she doesn't get more than one day. Pitty, it's a nice phone with good hardware, but having a manufacturer decide for me what I can do with my phone is just outrageous.
Sorry to flog a dead horse, but has there been any progress in getting bootloaders unlocked for Mate 10 Pros? I wanted to root mine ages ago, but stupidly dropped it and broke the screen. It's taken me a while to get around to replacing the screen and now it's good t ogo, but in that time it appears that all means to root it are no longer valid.
It is a BLA-L09 single-im Mate 10 Pro, which is at stock EMUI and Android of 8.0.0, with build 8.0.0.133(C782) and security patch 1st October 2018. Can anyone give me a definite answer as to whether I can root this, and if so, how?
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Sorry to flog a dead horse, but has there been any progress in getting bootloaders unlocked for Mate 10 Pros? I wanted to root mine ages ago, but stupidly dropped it and broke the screen. It's taken me a while to get around to replacing the screen and now it's good t ogo, but in that time it appears that all means to root it are no longer valid.
It is a BLA-L09 single-im Mate 10 Pro, which is at stock EMUI and Android of 8.0.0, with build 8.0.0.133(C782) and security patch 1st October 2018. Can anyone give me a definite answer as to whether I can root this, and if so, how?
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You can, but you will need to disassemble your phone. You will need to use test-point to write board firmware, then use HCU Client while on board firmware to get unlock code. After this you repair imeis and stuff using HCU, else you will have no imeis or network. There's a lot of work for the code xD When you've repaired you need to flash a dload firmware, preferably 8.0 but it needs to be from after May 2018.
If you plan on using EMUI10 you won't need the unlock code as Huawei removed the ability to unlock altogether, even with the code...
It can be tricky getting the back off as it's IP rated. If you replaced screen yourself you probably have opened it already
Let me know if you want to do it, I can assist you on Telegram.
Also please note that a HCU Client/DC Phoenix license is needed, it's $19ish for 3 days of usage. And you will need BLA Board firmware. Dload to 8.0.0.133(C782) can be found for free on androidhost.ru.
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You can, but you will need to disassemble your phone. You will need to use test-point to write board firmware, then use HCU Client while on board firmware to get unlock code. After this you repair imeis and stuff using HCU, else you will have no imeis or network. There's a lot of work for the code xD When you've repaired you need to flash a dload firmware, preferably 8.0 but it needs to be from after May 2018.
If you plan on using EMUI10 you won't need the unlock code as Huawei removed the ability to unlock altogether, even with the code...
It can be tricky getting the back off as it's IP rated. If you replaced screen yourself you probably have opened it already
Let me know if you want to do it, I can assist you on Telegram.
Also please note that a HCU Client/DC Phoenix license is needed, it's $19ish for 3 days of usage. And you will need BLA Board firmware. Dload to 8.0.0.133(C782) can be found for free on androidhost.ru.
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Thanks ante0, appreciate the offer. I had a friend change the screen for me (i'm more software than hardware) so will ask them and see. Sounds like a lot of work. Damn Huawei.
Not using the 10 pro, but normal mate 10 with emui 10. I have option in developer options to enable oem unlock which might be bootloader unlock. and I have unlock code saved from emui 8.
1) Is there a point in unlocking bootloader if there is no development on roms? And is there even a way to root it with an unlocked bootloader anyways
2) I didn't want to lose data trying it if there was no benefits to unlocking it
3) I kind of forgot how to unlock it anyways, if someone had old instructions, I'd be open to testing if it works up to the point of actually doing it because I don't want to lose data.
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Not using the 10 pro, but normal mate 10 with emui 10. I have option in developer options to enable oem unlock which might be bootloader unlock. and I have unlock code saved from emui 8.
1) Is there a point in unlocking bootloader if there is no development on roms? And is there even a way to root it with an unlocked bootloader anyways
2) I didn't want to lose data trying it if there was no benefits to unlocking it
3) I kind of forgot how to unlock it anyways, if someone had old instructions, I'd be open to testing if it works up to the point of actually doing it because I don't want to lose data.
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It doesn't matter if it's Mate 10 Pro or Mate 10,on EMUI 10 you won't be able to unlock the bootloader, even if you have the code.
And no, root is not possible without unlocking the bootloader.
Root huawei mate 10 lite
Hello, my phone is huawei mate 10 lite RNE-L21 8.0.0.346(C432).With EMUI and android 8 and security patch 1st November 2019. Can anyone give me a definite answer as to whether I can root this, and if so, how?
Hey guys, I'm very confused with the amount of information around about the P30 Pro rebranding, FunkyHuawei doesn't support the P30 Pro as we know which leaves us to our own devices.
Here in the UK my P30 Pro is on contract (EE) and sim locked of course..
Unfortunately this means I'm on EE's firmware which is fine but slow to get updates, I'm on June still when August is already out...
My question is, is there ANY way I can change from C431 to C432 (or better) and get on to .193?, I imagine the sim lock will remain which is fine, I just want to get faster updates..
Sorry if y'all have been over this already I'm just trying the get a definitive answer in this thread
Note: am I correct in thinking C432 is the best/faster firmware for updates?
Thanks in advanced :highfive:
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Hey guys, I'm very confused with the amount of information around about the P30 Pro rebranding, FunkyHuawei doesn't support the P30 Pro as we know which leaves us to our own devices.
Here in the UK my P30 Pro is on contract (EE) and sim locked of course..
Unfortunately this means I'm on EE's firmware which is fine but slow to get updates, I'm on June still when August is already out...
My question is, is there ANY way I can change from C431 to C432 (or better) and get on to .193?, I imagine the sim lock will remain which is fine, I just want to get faster updates..
Sorry if y'all have been over this already I'm just trying the get a definitive answer in this thread
Note: am I correct in thinking C432 is the best/faster firmware for updates?
Thanks in advanced :highfive:
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As far as I'm aware with Huawei devices , changing firmware regions is not possible without root.
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TheInfiniteAndroid said:
Hey guys, I'm very confused with the amount of information around about the P30 Pro rebranding, FunkyHuawei doesn't support the P30 Pro as we know which leaves us to our own devices.
Here in the UK my P30 Pro is on contract (EE) and sim locked of course..
Unfortunately this means I'm on EE's firmware which is fine but slow to get updates, I'm on June still when August is already out...
My question is, is there ANY way I can change from C431 to C432 (or better) and get on to .193?, I imagine the sim lock will remain which is fine, I just want to get faster updates..
Sorry if y'all have been over this already I'm just trying the get a definitive answer in this thread
Note: am I correct in thinking C432 is the best/faster firmware for updates?
Thanks in advanced :highfive:
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I'm on C431 on the non-Pro P30 and have the .193 August update, also on EE
Try the eRecovery method, and the Hisuite update method
Also read something about the carrier software only installing after inserting the SIM, to return to stock firmware remove the SIM card, factory reset the phone
*Detection* said:
I'm on C431 on the non-Pro P30 and have the .193 August update, also on EE
Try the eRecovery method, and the Hisuite update method
Also read something about the carrier software only installing after inserting the SIM, to return to stock firmware remove the SIM card, factory reset the phone
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Thank you for the reply, strange that you're on the latest & I'm not, if you have time could you link any threads for either of the methods you mentioned please?
Assuming that doesn't work I'll try the factory reset as a last resort
TheInfiniteAndroid said:
Thank you for the reply, strange that you're on the latest & I'm not, if you have time could you link any threads for either of the methods you mentioned please?
Assuming that doesn't work I'll try the factory reset as a last resort
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Install Hisuite on the PC
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hisuite/
Enable the options in your phone it asks for, check for updates with the phone connected to PC USB
eRecovery - Power off the phone, Hold vol up & power until the white screen appears, choose the update/recovery option
Google has all the info you need
*Detection* said:
Install Hisuite on the PC
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hisuite/
Enable the options in your phone it asks for, check for updates with the phone connected to PC USB
eRecovery - Power off the phone, Hold vol up & power until the white screen appears, choose the update/recovery option
Google has all the info you need
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Worked like a charm, thank you very much for your help!
As to the C431 or C432, is that still a thing?, The reason I ask is because I had a Mate 10 Pro which was C782 & once rebranding to C432 I got updates so much faster
TheInfiniteAndroid said:
Worked like a charm, thank you very much for your help!
As to the C431 or C432, is that still a thing?, The reason I ask is because I had a Mate 10 Pro which was C782 & once rebranding to C432 I got updates so much faster
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This is my first Huawei device so not sure about that yet, @SilviuO would be able to tell you more
TheInfiniteAndroid said:
Worked like a charm, thank you very much for your help!
As to the C431 or C432, is that still a thing?, The reason I ask is because I had a Mate 10 Pro which was C782 & once rebranding to C432 I got updates so much faster
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*Detection* said:
This is my first Huawei device so not sure about that yet, @SilviuO would be able to tell you more
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According to my knowledge/understanding,
C432 is global European
C431 is quite the same but with the ability to be directly custom by carriers inside the rom
You'll usually see c431 on phones sell by orange isp across Europe.
There's also the way to add a custom patch by the carrier with the sim, that's come with additional little patches on top of the main rom (any rom cust/region numbers in that case).
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This is just my guess
So it could be so wrong
Let someone with real knowledge tell 'the truth'
Tapa'DoC'eD
O_DoC said:
According to my knowledge/understanding,
C432 is global European
C431 is quite the same but with the ability to be directly custom by carriers inside the rom
You'll usually see c431 on phones sell by orange isp across Europe.
There's also the way to add a custom patch by the carrier with the sim, that's come with additional little patches on top of the main rom (any rom cust/region numbers in that case).
Warning [emoji615]
This is just my guess
So it could be so wrong
Let someone with real knowledge tell 'the truth'
Tapa'DoC'eD
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Yes, you're perfectly right.
C431 is sold (in Romania especially) by carriers (Orange, Vodafone, Telekom, Digi) and retailers too. The one sold by carriers has an update of their own when you inserted their SIM (ex. If you bought an C431 from Vodafone and you insert an Vodafone SIM, you will get an update from them and you're firmware will get customized, so for the next firmware you'll have to wait for Vodafone to approve and be delivered. If you insert another carrier SIM, you're phone will remain with the untouched firmware and get updates as Huawei release it, in batches).
C432 version is rare arround here, i didn't see any of that on the phones i saw (friends, reviews, on-line resellers) but the only difference between C431 and C432 is the ammount of apps preinstalled that you'll get when updating.
Cheers,
SilviuO
The carrier 'extra' patch I talked is the one which could spread through the sim and, afaik, be with any cust/region/csc devices ; but you can avoid/postpone it (even if getting annoying reminders).
C432 usually are from 'regular' shop. (mediamark, fnac, saturn, amazon...).
C431 from carrier or affiliated ones, even if it correctly said not simlocked for most of them. Note (global idea): Western european 'law' which 'forbid' to sim lock phone or if locked have the obligation to freely unlocked it after a short period if requested by customer.
C432 is, as you said, the 'best' for getting quicker updates in Europe. Said quoted because it's not only that, depend your country, carrier, imei, huawei id...and sometimes luck
C431 is almost the same but could be managed directly by your carrier for specific parameters like network management ('standard is for dummy' they certainly think...and proud of themselves) or services (WiFi calling is a good exemple) and you can't avoid it. But they also have stronger commitment against huawei like they can't 'sleep on it'. If not huawei will push c431 without waiting, that's why c431 and C432 is almost the same.
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These are my only understanding/guesses while surfing around in forum, spec sheets, etc...
I have no clue and no will to argue if someone say its not true.
Just sharing my 'experiences'.
Conclusion :
If you're going to use the phone mainly in Europe, go chase for a c432.
And I will add, if no need from services stucked/moved to some specific bands like cdma in america/japan or special regulations in some asian countries, c432 will also be the better hardware cust version.
Tapa'DoC'eD
SilviuO said:
Yes, you're perfectly right.
C431 is sold (in Romania especially) by carriers (Orange, Vodafone, Telekom, Digi) and retailers too. The one sold by carriers has an update of their own when you inserted their SIM (ex. If you bought an C431 from Vodafone and you insert an Vodafone SIM, you will get an update from them and you're firmware will get customized, so for the next firmware you'll have to wait for Vodafone to approve and be delivered. If you insert another carrier SIM, you're phone will remain with the untouched firmware and get updates as Huawei release it, in batches).
C432 version is rare arround here, i didn't see any of that on the phones i saw (friends, reviews, on-line resellers) but the only difference between C431 and C432 is the ammount of apps preinstalled that you'll get when updating.
Cheers,
SilviuO
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Is there any way to tell if you get your updates from your carrier or direct from Huawei?
I have C431 on EE network in the UK, but there are no signs of EE anywhere in installed apps or branding
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*Detection* said:
Is there any way to tell if you get your updates from your carrier or direct from Huawei?
I have C431 on EE network in the UK, but there are no signs of EE anywhere in installed apps or branding
(ELE-L09)
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Yes, the carriers updates will come long time after Huawei release the update for your device IMEI. Tested with someone who has Orange branded firmware. I received OTA ~ 1 week after it was released on FF and his device received it 3 weeks later (that happend before using HSTool method, i was like on firmware v158 or v161, kinda ).
If you don't have career related firmware installed on your phone, that means that you receive straight from Huawei servers.
SilviuO said:
Yes, the carriers updates will come long time after Huawei release the update for your device IMEI. Tested with someone who has Orange branded firmware. I received OTA ~ 1 week after it was released on FF and his device received it 3 weeks later (that happend before using HSTool method, i was like on firmware v158 or v161, kinda ).
If you don't have career related firmware installed on your phone, that means that you receive straight from Huawei servers.
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There is no version number or code to say though? Just the speed of the updates?
With Samsung you could tell via the CSC for example VOD = Vodafone, BTU = Unbranded/Unlocked straight from Samsung
*Detection* said:
There is no version number or code to say though? Just the speed of the updates?
With Samsung you could tell via the CSC for example VOD = Vodafone, BTU = Unbranded/Unlocked straight from Samsung
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Nope, there is no CSC code on Huawei or any other way to know. Before the P30 / P30 Pro, there was no C431 version, just C432 and the firmware was released / carrier branded as i described in my post reply, depending on the SIM / carrier or retailer from where you've bought your phone. Starting with P30 / P30 Pro versions, C431 was introduced as EEA firmware version (all the EU countries + Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway + Switzerland) beside C432 as EU firmware (includes al EU contries without Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway + Switzerland).
I get to those conclusions by checking the update info from the dload firmware inside Software folder (in those files you have all the info about the firmware updates -what security patches were applied, what errors have been resolved, for what carrier the firmware needs approval, etc-)
Anyway, regardless C431 is preffered by carriers and some retailers, you can always flash C432 or C10 firmwares over C431 without any problem, your cust will remain C431, but you'll install C432 firmware.
You can do that by dload method as i mentioned you or by HiSuite one (last one available for now only on EMUI 9.1 and maybe will work too on EMUI 10 but that we'll have to wait and see by mid November/early December when EMUI 10 will be out of beta and released globally).
Cheers,
SilviuO