Is there any reason NOT to do a system update? - Mate 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

The guy in the shop told me if I updated, I wouldn't be able to root. Now, I'm not planning to root yet, since the Huawei bastards deny warranty for this and customers have no recourse. But after the warranty period, I'll definitely need to root. Was there any truth to what the guy in the shop said, or should I upgrade with wild enthusiasm?
(NXT L29)

fenstre said:
Was there any truth to what the guy in the shop said, or should I upgrade with wild enthusiasm?
(NXT L29)
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The latter :good:

definitely u can always go back to stock for warranty purposes
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jbmc83 said:
definitely u can always go back to stock for warranty purposes
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How sure are you about that? Another thread said they refused to honor someone's warranty, saying that they found "traces of root".

in that case that person didnt make sure to properly unroot his phone and go back to stock [emoji14]
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[Q] Is unrooting can get back your warranty in xperia sk17i

if i unroot my Xperia Mini pro (SK17i) do i get back my warranty?
i have install CWM. if i repair it on PC companion. it will be back to normal and get back my warranty?
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yes if you unroot it and come back to stock Rom you will get your warranty back.
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rambg2 said:
if i unroot my Xperia Mini pro (SK17i) do i get back my warranty?
i have install CWM. if i repair it on PC companion. it will be back to normal and get back my warranty?
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shivam1688 said:
yes if you unroot it and come back to stock Rom you will get your warranty back.
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No.
Once warranty is void (gone), you can't get it back.
Warranty is a legal term not something physical.
Dark3n said:
No.
Once warranty is void (gone), you can't get it back.
Warranty is a legal term not something physical.
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Your warranty is only gone if the manufacturer knows that you were rooted. If you send back a phone that looks stock, you are good to go.
lowandbehold said:
Your warranty is only gone if the manufacturer knows that you were rooted.
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No, your warranty is gone as soon as you do something that voids it, i.e. software modification.
It doesn't matter who knows.
Thats like saying something isn't a crime until someone knows of it. Of course it is still a crime, but if no one knows, nothing will be done about it.
lowandbehold said:
If you send back a phone that looks stock, you are good to go.
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You are good to go to obtain free repair by fraud.
If the manufactor, repaircenter or anyone else cares... thats a different story.
I'm just sick of reading "flash X to get your warranty back", thats just bs.
Once its gone, its gone.
Who is to decidem what is wrong and what is right....
Dark3n said:
No, your warranty is gone as soon as you do something that voids it, i.e. software modification.
It doesn't matter who knows.
Thats like saying something isn't a crime until someone knows of it. Of course it is still a crime, but if no one knows, nothing will be done about it.
You are good to go to obtain free repair by fraud.
If the manufactor, repaircenter or anyone else cares... thats a different story.
I'm just sick of reading "flash X to get your warranty back", thats just bs.
Once its gone, its gone.
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Have you ever said atleast one lie in your life.....then you are a liar through out your entire life....I am not saying this.......its another form of your own philosophical logic.....
what is wrong and what is right......what is justice and what is injustice.....don't think in terms of good and bad.......good for some is always bad for some other, isn't it?

[Q] Thinking about buying a bricked Nexus 5, need help!

I contacted somebody on craigslist about a nexus 5. He said it was running cyanogenmod 11 and he said that he didn't like it and was going to put it back to stock. He then messages me saying that something went wrong and that the phone is bricked. I ask him a few questions.. Is the bootloader unlocked, was usb debugging checked before it was bricked, can you get into recovery. He said yes to all of them. He then tells me that he was using nexus root toolkit. But run parallels on his Mac. So the commands are never the same. So the question I have do you think that it's fixable before I go and buy it. He was selling it for 250 but after the brick i told him I would buy it for 200.
If he has used a toolkit not meant for the Nexus 5, there's a good chance that his bootloader and other partitions might have got corrupted. Since he's telling you that he can get into recovery, why doesn't he just flash CM11 which might take him out of the bootloop? Sounds fishy.
Besides that, you know there won't be any warranty for this, right??
If I were you, I would stay away from such a deal. It's your call though.
If it turns on in one way or another it's hardly "bricked" lol.
How much is a digitizer worth? If it's truly bricked that's all that it would be worth to sell it as parts. I might risk it for $100
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Lethargy said:
If it turns on in one way or another it's hardly "bricked" lol.
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That is what I was thinking. I mean if he can get into recovery then it's hardly bricked!
vin4yak said:
If he has used a toolkit not meant for the Nexus 5, there's a good chance that his bootloader and other partitions might have got corrupted. Since he's telling you that he can get into recovery, why doesn't he just flash CM11 which might take him out of the bootloop? Sounds fishy.
Besides that, you know there won't be any warranty for this, right??
If I were you, I would stay away from such a deal. It's your call though.
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Yeah I knew that there wouldn't be a warranty for this, I don't think any of my last few phones had a warranty so I am not worried about that. I have a few hours to decide.
It's not bricked I have bricked Nexus trust me it's bricked:crying: I can't get even into any recovery or bootloader.. I do have a new a nexus though i bought from swappa:good:
kidnice15 said:
That is what I was thinking. I mean if he can get into recovery then it's hardly bricked!
Yeah I knew that there wouldn't be a warranty for this, I don't think any of my last few phones had a warranty so I am not worried about that. I have a few hours to decide.
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Personally I would just buy a brand new one off Google, no risk of "bricked" (lol) phones from other people, and it's not too much more (in comparison to other devices). Plus you get warranty :silly:
yyz71 said:
It's not bricked I have bricked Nexus trust me it's bricked:crying: I can't get even into any recovery or bootloader.. I do have a new a nexus though i bought from swappa:good:
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Yeah that is what I am thinking, if I can get into recovery I gotta be able to un "brick" it. What I am going to do is make sure I can get into recovery before I buy it.
kidnice15 said:
Yeah that is what I am thinking, if I can get into recovery I gotta be able to un "brick" it. What I am going to do is make sure I can get into recovery before I buy it.
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Once you could do that your good to go:good:
Could be radio bricked. Could be a bargain. Could be a risk.. Getting into recovery is no sure fire way to say it's repairable.
Whats USB debugging got to do with anything ?
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rootSU said:
Could be radio bricked. Could be a bargain. Could be a risk.. Getting into recovery is no sure fire way to say it's repairable.
Whats USB debugging got to do with anything ?
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I have no idea! I was reading up on unbricking Nexus 5 and they all kept saying make sure USB debugging was checked. Like yous aid. Could be a bargain, could be a risk. I am still debating on buying it.
You could meet him somewhere with WiFi, like Starbucks. Then try to flash a stock Rom and see if everything on the phone works. If it were me I'd just buy a new one tho.
Lokke9191 said:
You could meet him somewhere with WiFi, like Starbucks. Then try to flash a stock Rom and see if everything on the phone works. If it were me I'd just buy a new one tho.
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Yea most likely I am going to head to swappa.
It could have other issues. What if its black listed, and he tried to brick it so no one can test it.
What if it turns on, but it got water damage and something else is wrong.
What if there's a hardware failure for sound or radio or anything.
Can't test much in the state its in. I say you're basically gambling.
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100 more buys you a perfectly working one.
So I took the gamble and decided to meet the guy.. He worked at AT&T, met him at his store, that was a plus and not in some alley lol. I had my laptop with me and after I bought it. I tried to unbrick it. I unbricked it. It's working flawlessly, checked the ESN on swappa and it's not blacklisted. It was a risky gamble but it did work out. Thanks for all the help on here.
Cool! ?
@kidnice15
That's great. Congrats! Welcome to the n5 gang
kidnice15 said:
story
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Great story to share with us. Hopefully you'll enjoy using your Nexus 5 and let's hope the phone continues to work for you.
Sent from my Nexus 5
kidnice15 said:
So I took the gamble and decided to meet the guy.. He worked at AT&T, met him at his store, that was a plus and not in some alley lol. I had my laptop with me and after I bought it. I tried to unbrick it. I unbricked it. It's working flawlessly, checked the ESN on swappa and it's not blacklisted. It was a risky gamble but it did work out. Thanks for all the help on here.
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Its not an "unbrick" if it wasn't really "bricked" in the first place!
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yyz71 said:
It's not bricked I have bricked Nexus trust me it's bricked:crying: I can't get even into any recovery or bootloader.. I do have a new a nexus though i bought from swappa:good:
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How do you brick a nexus device? If you say toolkit I give up.

Huawei removing bootloader unlock codes for all huawei and honor devices

Such sad news, I literally got my device today!
The problem for me is that even though I could unlock my device now, the pull of users and developers to this device is going to plummet to zero on xda , there won't be any (or very few) ROM's, adopters will avoid the device... It's a horrible move from huawei who have a sponsor partnership with xda?? Xda have said they're going to fight it but my guess is huawei may look at their wallet rather than their hearts and stick to their guns.
By all accounts it's "to provide a better service". ???
I have a cooling off period for another 13 days.
If things don't change in a week I'm sending this wonderful opportunity phone back.
Never again
https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-stop-providing-bootloader-unlock-codes/
Edit: all that being said, I like this phone too much, even runs ppsspp and dolphin the same as the onelus 5 did, I've unlocked the bootloader, installed twrp and rooted and now it's running perfectly.
Going to give it a chance.
dladz said:
Such sad news, I literally got my device today!
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I have a cooling off period for another 13 days.
Going to give it a chance.
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In the same boat mate, received the phone on Wednesday, got the bootloader unlock code sitting in my email index waiting to be used....and now I see this.
In two minds about the whole thing, on one hand love the phone it seems pretty damn great to me, only want to root for 2 issues (not fault of phone, just personal preference) but on the other hand, lack of ability to unlock bootloader will kill the community here. Do I keep it, unlock and just roll with it, or do I send it back and get something else (Galaxy Note or S9+ probably, community there aint dead lol)?
Have to have a good think about it over the weekend I think.
Le_Petit_Lapin said:
In the same boat mate, received the phone on Wednesday, got the bootloader unlock code sitting in my email index waiting to be used....and now I see this.
In two minds about the whole thing, on one hand love the phone it seems pretty damn great to me, only want to root for 2 issues (not fault of phone, just personal preference) but on the other hand, lack of ability to unlock bootloader will kill the community here. Do I keep it, unlock and just roll with it, or do I send it back and get something else (Galaxy Note or S9+ probably, community there aint dead lol)?
Have to have a good think about it over the weekend I think.
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Avoid the galaxy unless you like baggage and more rules, if I was to buy another phone it would be the HTC 12, no doubt about it.
Personally I've used the unlock code twrp installed and I'm rooted.
Phones a beast, I personally think Huawei will decide against their decision, by all accounts HTC did the same and look what happened to them
Currently looking at debranding from the L09 to the L29 as updates are more timely. Either that or wait for some ROMs to drop.
I'm keeping it now, it's swayed me.
Although I'd I could get the HTC I'd do it in a heartbeat, epic development on XDA.
Le_Petit_Lapin said:
In the same boat mate, received the phone on Wednesday, got the bootloader unlock code sitting in my email index waiting to be used....and now I see this.
In two minds about the whole thing, on one hand love the phone it seems pretty damn great to me, only want to root for 2 issues (not fault of phone, just personal preference) but on the other hand, lack of ability to unlock bootloader will kill the community here. Do I keep it, unlock and just roll with it, or do I send it back and get something else (Galaxy Note or S9+ probably, community there aint dead lol)?
Have to have a good think about it over the weekend I think.
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Since the phone is treble enabled we can use GSI. So theres no "real" need to have an active development community dedicated for this phone only.
dladz said:
Avoid the galaxy unless you like baggage and more rules, if I was to buy another phone it would be the HTC 12, no doubt about it.
Personally I've used the unlock code twrp installed and I'm rooted.
Phones a beast, I personally think Huawei will decide against their decision, by all accounts HTC did the same and look what happened to them
Currently looking at debranding from the L09 to the L29 as updates are more timely. Either that or wait for some ROMs to drop.
I'm keeping it now, it's swayed me.
Although I'd I could get the HTC I'd do it in a heartbeat, epic development on XDA.
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You don't necessarily need to convert from L09 to L29 to get faster updates, you just need to change region from 782 to 432. The L09 & L29 firmwares are interchangeable and are released together but it's UK specific updates that are lagging behind.
Saying that, I don't think there's a way to convert to 432 without being converted to L29 in the process anyway lol
the unlock page is back, just used it... don't tgink will last for long... make sure to be logged with your huawei account
https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/index
dladz said:
Personally I've used the unlock code twrp installed and I'm rooted.
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Which version of TWRP did you use? The official one or the non official one? Both have threads in these forums, but the official one seems to have more complaints and problems in its thread.
Thinking of getting unlock code... Does it end warranty? And how do I get product ID, that #*#*1357946*#*# thing did not work. Yes, did try right code, one i wrote here might not be remembered correctly?
Propulsion said:
Thinking of getting unlock code... Does it end warranty?
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When used yes.
Propulsion said:
And how do I get product ID, that #*#*1357946*#*# thing did not work. Yes, did try right code, one i wrote here might not be remembered correctly
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You just got the *'s and #'s the wrong way around, it should be:
*#*#1357946#*#*
kaiowas82 said:
the unlock page is back, just used it... don't tgink will last for long... make sure to be logged with your huawei account
https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/index
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I logged in first time tbh on the first day I got the phone lucky I guess.
Le_Petit_Lapin said:
Which version of TWRP did you use? The official one or the non official one? Both have threads in these forums, but the official one seems to have more complaints and problems in its thread.
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The Italian one, starts with a p but they should all be ok.
danifilth4king said:
You don't necessarily need to convert from L09 to L29 to get faster updates, you just need to change region from 782 to 432. The L09 & L29 firmwares are interchangeable and are released together but it's UK specific updates that are lagging behind.
Saying that, I don't think there's a way to convert to 432 without being converted to L29 in the process anyway lol
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Nah me neither, think it's L29 or nothing.
Le_Petit_Lapin said:
When used yes.
You just got the *'s and #'s the wrong way around, it should be:
*#*#1357946#*#*
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Like i said, when I tried to get product ID the code was certainly right. To that message i took it out of memory, and did not remember it right. Funny, i can get for example imei code with right "dialer code" but not that product code. How to proceed? Would like to get unlock code, to be on safe side if I some day (probably sooner than later) want to use it.
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Propulsion said:
Like i said, when I tried to get product ID the code was certainly right. To that message i took it out of memory, and did not remember it right. Funny, i can get for example imei code with right "dialer code" but not that product code. How to proceed? Would like to get unlock code, to be on safe side if I some day (probably sooner than later) want to use it.
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Got it to work, just needed to make phones original dialer default dialer... And, well, knowing me, I'm just moments away from unlocking bootloader and rooting
Le_Petit_Lapin said:
Which version of TWRP did you use? The official one or the non official one? Both have threads in these forums, but the official one seems to have more complaints and problems in its thread.
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I used the one packaged with the all in one tool in one of these threads, its not the official one.
This thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...l-one-driversunlocktwrpfactory-t3779416/page9
dladz said:
Such sad news, I literally got my device today!
The problem for me is that even though I could unlock my device now, the pull of users and developers to this device is going to plummet to zero on xda , there won't be any (or very few) ROM's, adopters will avoid the device... It's a horrible move from huawei who have a sponsor partnership with xda?? Xda have said they're going to fight it but my guess is huawei may look at their wallet rather than their hearts and stick to their guns.
By all accounts it's "to provide a better service". ???
I have a cooling off period for another 13 days.
If things don't change in a week I'm sending this wonderful opportunity phone back.
Never again
https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-stop-providing-bootloader-unlock-codes/
Edit: all that being said, I like this phone too much, even runs ppsspp and dolphin the same as the onelus 5 did, I've unlocked the bootloader, installed twrp and rooted and now it's running perfectly.
Going to give it a chance.
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Keep hold of the bootloader unlock code you got as if they go ahead with removing the service, they're likely to release updates in the future that will relock unlocked bootloaders on install. You should be able to re-unlock with the same code but it's a pain as an update won't wipe data but then having to re-unlock will ?
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Keep hold of the bootloader unlock code you got as if they go ahead with removing the service, they're likely to release updates in the future that will relock unlocked bootloaders on install. You should be able to re-unlock with the same code but it's a pain as an update won't wipe data but then having to re-unlock will ?
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Yea I've got it pal, all good. Triple back up.
Is there any way to get the bootloader unlocked now, without unlock code of Huawei??
dante_07 said:
Is there any way to get the bootloader unlocked now, without unlock code of Huawei??
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There's another site that does them.
Can't recall the name.
Just ordered the P20 Pro today after I upgraded my partners one yesterday to the P20. Its looks a fantastic phone so I had to go one better and get the pro. I got the unlock code for hers and will request mine tomorrow. Is there any need to use the unlock code? I don't plan on hoping for a better ROM as the stock one looks pretty reasonable to me.
wivelden said:
Just ordered the P20 Pro today after I upgraded my partners one yesterday to the P20. Its looks a fantastic phone so I had to go one better and get the pro. I got the unlock code for hers and will request mine tomorrow. Is there any need to use the unlock code? I don't plan on hoping for a better ROM as the stock one looks pretty reasonable to me.
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It is but rooting etc has its benefits, you've only got to go on a few threads here to see that.
Plus who knows what the future holds plus treble is always an option

Huawei P20 Pro Sim Free - CLT-L09 (C782) - Slow at receiving updates (still on 110)

Anyone else here on C782 in the United Kingdom and still on 110 while everyone else is either on 120 or 128.
This needs to be improved by huawei as the P20 Pro has been a success within the United Kingdom
yep.. i have the l29 from three and on 110
just thinking to rebrand because of this
I read somewhere that unfortunately the networks need to approve the updates before they're pushed out as well which obviously adds more to the process. It's so ridiculous that Huawei chose to work this way with the UK model.
In the same boat myself, thinking of debranding.
Not totally sure if after de-branding you'll need another code to unlock again if the bootloader locks down.
If that's the case and they stop the codes then you'll end up without the ability to unlock the phone again.
dladz said:
In the same boat myself, thinking of debranding.
Not totally sure if after de-branding you'll need another code to unlock again if the bootloader locks down.
If that's the case and they stop the codes then you'll end up without the ability to unlock the phone again.
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Not if you debrand with the XDA method as it doesn't affect the bootloader code
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Not if you debrand with the XDA method as it doesn't affect the bootloader code
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You sure? That's really good to know.
As that's the method i'm going to be using.
cheers pal.
dladz said:
You sure? That's really good to know.
As that's the method i'm going to be using.
cheers pal.
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Its just stupid. I am on a sim free version and from the days of HTC a standard WWE firmware was allocation to the whole of Europe.
Surely something as simple as this cannot be that difficult to implement
mulkman said:
Its just stupid. I am on a sim free version and from the days of HTC a standard WWE firmware was allocation to the whole of Europe.
Surely something as simple as this cannot be that difficult to implement
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Lol mate I'm learning for the first time myself, Huawei aren't doing themselves any favours.
This will be my last Huawei.
I've just successfully rebranded to c432. Installig 128 ota right now, bootloader still unlocked, i believe.
I've used this guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...de-how-to-root-debrand-remove-retail-t3788326
I just need to root again
kaiowas82 said:
I've just successfully rebranded to c432. Installig 128 ota right now, bootloader still unlocked, i believe.
I've used this guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...de-how-to-root-debrand-remove-retail-t3788326
I just need to root again
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Nice one mate, i'm going to do it this weekend.
It looks like I have twrp AND stock recovery installed at the same time.....I can boot both. Does that means i will still be able to get OTAs?
It's my first Huawei....
Have any of the UK network branded devices been updated to 128 yet?
......still waiting patiently on my unbranded. I thought it would recieve updates near the front of the queue
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I'm on the C636 model and also having firmware updates withheld..
.. Whats the consensus on which model to debrand to?
Which models correspond to which regions and which are more likely to get updates or other benefits?
Also.. Does this effect the LTE frequencies used or VoLTE and WiFi calling that are sometimes specific to particular regions?
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kaiowas82 said:
yep.. i have the l29 from three and on 110
just thinking to rebrand because of this
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you all are good.. im in Ireland three network and my p20 pro is stuck on 103.version :crying::crying::crying:
bobsie41 said:
Have any of the UK network branded devices been updated to 128 yet?
......still waiting patiently on my unbranded. I thought it would recieve updates near the front of the queue
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No not as far as I'm aware, I'm on 110, the EU model is getting preference. ..can't say I like Huawei's methods.
dladz said:
No not as far as I'm aware, I'm on 110, the EU model is getting preference. ..can't say I like Huawei's methods.
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Yea. Personally hating Huawei's methods here. A fantastic device but the branding on first SIM and awful update process means mine is being sold. Pixel 2 XL all the way for me now.
WhiteHartMart said:
Yea. Personally hating Huawei's methods here. A fantastic device but the branding on first SIM and awful update process means mine is being sold. Pixel 2 XL all the way for me now.
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Have to agree, massive mistake moving from the OnePlus.
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WhiteHartMart said:
Yea. Personally hating Huawei's methods here. A fantastic device but the branding on first SIM and awful update process means mine is being sold. Pixel 2 XL all the way for me now.
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Oooh I don't think I'd get the pixel 2 mate.
Why not debrand your p20 and give it a chance, better things are coming im certain of that, I mean I hop between devices usually once a year or more because I get bored so fast so I know what you mean but I think it'd be too soon to commit to another phone. Unless you can cover the entire cost of the device.
People in the US may buy it, I'd grab an unlock code just in case too :good:
If your hearts set on a pixel, wait for the three, you'll hate having the 2 the second you see their new one. There's quite a difference between them.
dladz said:
Oooh I don't think I'd get the pixel 2 mate.
Why not debrand your p20 and give it a chance, better things are coming im certain of that, I mean I hop between devices usually once a year or more because I get bored so fast so I know what you mean but I think it'd be too soon to commit to another phone. Unless you can cover the entire cost of the device.
People in the US may buy it, I'd grab an unlock code just in case too :good:
If your hearts set on a pixel, wait for the three, you'll hate having the 2 the second you see their new one. There's quite a difference between them.
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Too late lol.
In fairness I've been running the two phones side by side for a few weeks before deciding which to keep. We know the result already don't we lol
WhiteHartMart said:
Too late lol.
In fairness I've been running the two phones side by side for a few weeks before deciding which to keep. We know the result already don't we lol
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Haha fair enough, I know the 2XL isn't a bad device, not even close, but I think you'll feel down when you see the 3XL, it does look like a monster.

Last day to request bootloader unlock

Just heads up guys today is the last day to request bootloader unlock codes not sure why Huawei/honor have decided on this but even if don't intend to right away I would still get it before its to late , [emoji16]
https://emui.huawei.com/en/
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DoobyDroid said:
Just heads up guys today is the last day to request bootloader unlock codes not sure why Huawei/honor have decided on this but even if don't intend to right away I would still get it before its to late , [emoji16]
https://emui.huawei.com/en/
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So having that code and not using to root, keeps warranty intact right?
Yes it's worth doing now and putting it up if don't want to unlock right away but may in future ,
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Isn't huawei locking the bootloader like really bad for future rom life of this phone?
only a fraction of honor 10 users will ever get to install other roms on their phones... so who's going to develop a rom forna phone like that?
pietpietersen said:
Isn't huawei locking the bootloader like really bad for future rom life of this phone?
only a fraction of honor 10 users will ever get to install other roms on their phones... so who's going to develop a rom forna phone like that?
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Yes it's an odd move not sure on full story or reason behind this decision it's not handy at all , i read a while ago this may be happening luckly it popped up on a feed today and as I only got my honor 10 yesterday I quickly got my code just incase Inthe future I want to root and try a custom ROM , but again this decision may kill of development for new devices I came from a OnePlus 6 and they have the right idea in gifting 36 OnePlus 6 to Devs for development , I'm now contemplating if I made a good choice . Lol I just found 1+6 to big and bulky for work
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This is the info
https://www-xda--developers-com.cdn...uawei-stop-providing-bootloader-unlock-codes/
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Hey a quick one, does unlocking stop ota update? . FYI i had dilemma about it, ask customer care and as per them, you don't get ota.
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This is the info
https://www-xda--developers-com.cdn...uawei-stop-providing-bootloader-unlock-codes/
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At me it dosent work, i only get: If you have any questions about the unlock code application, please contact us. whatever i put in those boxes..
I chose Since emui 5.0 right? anyway i tried even with before emui 5.0 and it dosent work
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At me it dosent work, i only get: If you have any questions about the unlock code application, please contact us. whatever i put in those boxes..
I chose Since emui 5.0 right? anyway i tried even with before emui 5.0 and it dosent work
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Yes that's right since 5.0 just make sure info all correct and product ID etc I did mine this morning and got it first time should work , hopefully this won't be the case and they will change there minds on this silly idea they will loose a lot of sales I think in future surely that's not good business sense
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Yes that's right since 5.0 just make sure info all correct and product ID etc I did mine this morning and got it first time should work , hopefully this won't be the case and they will change there minds on this silly idea they will loose a lot of sales I think in future surely that's not good business sense
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Someone will find a method to generate the code or to unlock bootloader without the code, just wait
There is a way all ready some tool you can purchase for a fee but it's a right long winded way, I'm sure they will change there view once sales decline lol
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I N checked the info and still dosent work, same msg..
I wanted the code just in case, not to use it now, but i cant get it..
I was about to buy this phone or a Huawei p20... Not being able to root or flashing a custom recovery makes this a no go for me.....
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Do you guys it is still worth it to get the Honor 10?
Yep, why not, it will be a way
Hexyl said:
I was about to buy this phone or a Huawei p20... Not being able to root or flashing a custom recovery makes this a no go for me.....
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Do you guys it is still worth it to get the Honor 10?
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I'm sure they will back track on this there are other ways of obtaining unlock code I heard if you just live chat them they will give it , yes honor 10 worth getting in my opinion or if have $ to burn p20 pro [emoji16]
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Was planning to ask for the unlock code, but....
"Unlocking the bootloader may result in unpredictable consequences for your device, including but not limited to those listed above. The user shall be held responsible in the event that the device malfunctions and cannot be recovered. Huawei will record your unlock request information; for software and hardware failures arising as a result of unlocking the bootloader, Huawei repair centers can provide repair services charged at the standard rate for repair work outside the scope of the warranty."
I'll prefer paying for an unlock app if I decide i need to one day, rather than losing my warranty for a code I'll probably never use.
If the hardware in your device starts malfunctioning - doesn't matter if 3rd party rom caused it, or if you even ever used a 3rd party rom...
chance is: huawei is going to put the blame on a 3rd party rom.
Wouldn't Huawei be better off if they kept offering the unlock codes? That way, if somebody screws up their device,
Huawei will know it's registered as an unlocked device and will not have to repair it for free
Guess they didn't think it through properly.
They stop the process of offering the codes because many people bricked their phone in the flashing/unlocking procedure and i think it were many complaints about this. So they think its a saftey measure.
I don't think requesting the code voids warranty I had a honor 9 lite that I applied for the code never actually used it had an issue later on were it would keep randomly re booting and switching off when used camera was replaced no issue under the 2 year warranty
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After they get their code and try roms and sh*t they brick their phone, not prior to that
Your warranty is voided after you use the code, its not like at Xioami, the bootloader will pe RELOCKED, not locked. So they can see that you used it.
I still cant get it, so i just stoped trying.
well the disclaimer is clear. when they "think" its caused by rooting (even if you never did) then you might have bo warranty because they can see who asked for the unlock code.
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like those ppl who have malfunctioning hardware in phone, a phone that absolutely never got wet,
send it to repair and receive the message that "their phone got wet, repair will cost 90% of original price and if they want phpne back unrepaired then they need to pay 50$ for inspection and shipping costs...
their word against yours

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