Downgrade firmware to unlock bootloader to root - Honor View 10 Questions & Answers

Hi all,
I got my new Huawei Honor V10 Saturday and it's an excellent phone! The phone updated itself to the latest firmware as soon as it connected to WiFi.
So now I have BKL - L09 8.0.0. 163(C636)
This is an important question that might help all new V10 people....
Would it be possible to use funky Huawei to downgrade the firmware to before the July patch /update and then use DC unlocker or HCU client to unlock the bootloader??
What's your thoughts on this?
Thanks for your help
D.

Do you have a code?
If you have a code.. You don't have to downgrade
If you don't have a code.... Sorry about your bad luck

br54 said:
Do you have a code?
If you have a code.. You don't have to downgrade
If you don't have a code.... Sorry about your bad luck
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He does not have one.
We were thinking, as DC/HCU used to work with Honor V10 (though on their site it only lists AL models, but I have seen someone use it to remove FRP lock), downgrading might be a solution. Sadly there are no dload packages for C636, but they exist for both C432 and C00 on androidhost.ru.
The thing is, if someone has already tried this and it failed OP wouldn't have to waste $45$.
So if someone on C432 who doesn't have an unlock code they could test downgrading to a May patch firmware or earlier.
I can provide instructions if you want to test.
This works fine on Mate 10/Pro as long as you haven't updated to a 02 xloader, then downgrading won't work as recovery will check xloader to prevent the brick that occurs when you flash a 01 xloader firmware on one with 02

I have a c675 on b161...I have a unlock code.. But am unwilling to root the finiky honor..
While I could.. It's not as easy or simple as my old Samsung.. Plus a lot of the features break upon flashing of other ROMs
While I would debloat tweak..I think the phone is fine as it is
Good luck...
ante0 said:
He does not have one.
We were thinking, as DC/HCU used to work with Honor V10 (though on their site it only lists AL models, but I have seen someone use it to remove FRP lock), downgrading might be a solution. Sadly there are no dload packages for C636, but they exist for both C432 and C00 on androidhost.ru.
The thing is, if someone has already tried this and it failed OP wouldn't have to waste $45$.
So if someone on C432 who doesn't have an unlock code they could test downgrading to a May patch firmware or earlier.
I can provide instructions if you want to test.
This works fine on Mate 10/Pro as long as you haven't updated to a 02 xloader, then downgrading won't work as recovery will check xloader to prevent the brick that occurs when you flash a 01 xloader firmware on one with 02
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br54 said:
I have a c675 on b161...I have a unlock code.. But am unwilling to root the finiky honor..
While I could.. It's not as easy or simple as my old Samsung.. Plus a lot of the features break upon flashing of other ROMs
While I would debloat tweak..I think the phone is fine as it is
Good luck...
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OP doesn't have an unlock code. OP is asking if it would be possible to downgrade using FunkyHuawei to an earlier fw, and then to use DC/HCU to get unlock code.
Same way can be done on Mate 10/Pro, I downgraded (Though through DLOAD) from C432B148-SP1 to B142 and DC was working fine. On C432B145+ (June+) it is not working at all.
But I cant find any real proof that DC/HCU was working for global Honor View 10 prior to June firmware.
And as for debloating, there's not much bloat to begin with (thankfully). And preinstalled apps, including some of Huaweis own, can be uninstalled/disabled.
I couldn't live without root But I guess I like tinkering with my phone more than actually using it as a phone, lol

Good luck

ante0 said:
I couldn't live without root But I guess I like tinkering with my phone more than actually using it as a phone, lol
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I am the exact same here and that's why I want to root this beast lol lol!

Downgrade Honor 9 stf-l09 from 8.0.0.378(c432)
ante0 said:
He does not have one.
We were thinking, as DC/HCU used to work with Honor V10 (though on their site it only lists AL models, but I have seen someone use it to remove FRP lock), downgrading might be a solution. Sadly there are no dload packages for C636, but they exist for both C432 and C00 on androidhost.ru.
The thing is, if someone has already tried this and it failed OP wouldn't have to waste $45$.
So if someone on C432 who doesn't have an unlock code they could test downgrading to a May patch firmware or earlier.
I can provide instructions if you want to test.
This works fine on Mate 10/Pro as long as you haven't updated to a 02 xloader, then downgrading won't work as recovery will check xloader to prevent the brick that occurs when you flash a 01 xloader firmware on one with 02
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Hi,
I have Honor 9 STF-L09 that was previously unlocked officially but when I upgraded to 8.0.0.378(c432) bootloader get locked and now I am unable to unlock it with dc unlocker it get error 375. Can you provide me with instructions how to downgrade it. Thanks

romanp_ua said:
Hi,
I have Honor 9 STF-L09 that was previously unlocked officially but when I upgraded to 8.0.0.378(c432) bootloader get locked and now I am unable to unlock it with dc unlocker it get error 375. Can you provide me with instructions how to downgrade it. Thanks
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You would have to use service firmware from androidhost.ru. I would downgrade to the version which is GPU Turbo. That one might work with DC.
You get instructions with the firmware, but basically just you unzip the file, copy the 'dload' folder from 'Software' to microsd and start dload mode (Vol up + down + power).

ante0 said:
You would have to use service firmware from androidhost.ru. I would downgrade to the version which is GPU Turbo. That one might work with DC.
You get instructions with the firmware, but basically just you unzip the file, copy the 'dload' folder from 'Software' to microsd and start dload mode (Vol up + down + power).
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HI,
Thanks for quick reply. I will try your method later on but I would like to say that
I did try to downgrade to STF-L09_C432B130 from 4pda.ru/forum via SD card method in *#*#2846579#*#* but it failed at 5%
Any Idea what could be wrong? Also can you tell me how do I know that firmware is GPU Turbo? Thanks

romanp_ua said:
HI,
Thanks for quick reply. I will try your method later on but I would like to say that
I did try to downgrade to STF-L09_C432B130 from 4pda.ru/forum via SD card method in *#*#2846579#*#* but it failed at 5%
Any Idea what could be wrong? Also can you tell me how do I know that firmware is GPU Turbo? Thanks
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B376 is the build that added GPUTurbo so you should be able to downgrade to that.
They added a new bootloader in that so you can't downgrade past it.
(You can technically but your device will hardbrick and you need to flash with TWRP or NoCheck recovery).
It may be possible because huawei started preventing downgrades in Pie, and I'm not sure if they've done so in later builds of Oreo too...

ante0 said:
He does not have one.
We were thinking, as DC/HCU used to work with Honor V10 (though on their site it only lists AL models, but I have seen someone use it to remove FRP lock), downgrading might be a solution. Sadly there are no dload packages for C636, but they exist for both C432 and C00 on androidhost.ru.
The thing is, if someone has already tried this and it failed OP wouldn't have to waste $45$.
So if someone on C432 who doesn't have an unlock code they could test downgrading to a May patch firmware or earlier.
I can provide instructions if you want to test.
This works fine on Mate 10/Pro as long as you haven't updated to a 02 xloader, then downgrading won't work as recovery will check xloader to prevent the brick that occurs when you flash a 01 xloader firmware on one with 02
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I have. A question It's possible to unpack update.app with xloader2.Img replace for xloader1.img from update before July pacht and repack and this shloud work? Or not I'm so noob I'm. Sorry for the question anybody tried?

ante0 said:
B376 is the build that added GPUTurbo so you should be able to downgrade to that.
They added a new bootloader in that so you can't downgrade past it.
(You can technically but your device will hardbrick and you need to flash with TWRP or NoCheck recovery).
It may be possible because huawei started preventing downgrades in Pie, and I'm not sure if they've done so in later builds of Oreo too...
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Yes, thanks I did managed to downgrade to 376 and tried to use dc again with same error 375. I did notice that my phone is not in device manager modem section as required by DC May this be a reason? Also what is downgrading in Pie ?

romanp_ua said:
Yes, thanks I did managed to downgrade to 376 and tried to use dc again with same error 375. I did notice that my phone is not in device manager modem section as required by DC May this be a reason? Also what is downgrading in Pie ?
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Downgrade to a previous build. Like B197 to B179. Can't be done in Pie.
You could try with the Handset ProductLine drivers found in DCs download section, but if it can read phone it means it should work if it's not patched in B376. So chances are they added it in B376, and you can't downgrade past it.
You didn't save unlock code last time you got it?

ante0 said:
He does not have one.
We were thinking, as DC/HCU used to work with Honor V10 (though on their site it only lists AL models, but I have seen someone use it to remove FRP lock), downgrading might be a solution. Sadly there are no dload packages for C636, but they exist for both C432 and C00 on androidhost.ru.
The thing is, if someone has already tried this and it failed OP wouldn't have to waste $45$.
So if someone on C432 who doesn't have an unlock code they could test downgrading to a May patch firmware or earlier.
I can provide instructions if you want to test.
This works fine on Mate 10/Pro as long as you haven't updated to a 02 xloader, then downgrading won't work as recovery will check xloader to prevent the brick that occurs when you flash a 01 xloader firmware on one with 02
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You're the master!

ante0 said:
Downgrade to a previous build. Like B197 to B179. Can't be done in Pie.
You could try with the Handset ProductLine drivers found in DCs download section, but if it can read phone it means it should work if it's not patched in B376. So chances are they added it in B376, and you can't downgrade past it.
You didn't save unlock code last time you got it?
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Unfortunately I could not find the code I was given before.
DC does not identify my phone by name and model it is just saying Found Applications port
Also in DC app on my phone there is no option for code by IMEI ???
I could not find a specific drivers for my phone in download section of Dc site. There is two files for Huawei Android phone drivers but I do not know how to instal them.

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FRD-AL00 without OEM Unlock option?

Just got a FRD-AL00, whoever there is no OEM Unlock option in the developer menu. What does this means?
I'm still waiting for my Huawei codes since I don't have the phone registered to the Huawei ID in more than 14 days. So I don't know if the bootloader unlock will work without that option.
I also just got this phone and there is no 'oem unlock ' option in developer settings.. Anyone know what the deal is here?
I dont have the OEM Unlock option either. Same case.. I have the honor 8 frd-al00, but my chinese version is already updated to android 7 y emui 5.
All the honor 8 tutorials require that this option should be enable.
So.. what we can do? how we can solve this? I already receive my code for the unlock.
I want to root and debrand the frd-al00 to the international version al09, mentioned here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/help/debrand-frd-al00-to-frd-l09-update-to-t3552445
But without this option I cant do it.
AngelLestat said:
I dont have the OEM Unlock option either. Same case.. I have the honor 8 frd-al00, but my chinese version is already updated to android 7 y emui 5.
All the honor 8 tutorials require that this option should be enable.
So.. what we can do? how we can solve this? I already receive my code for the unlock.
I want to root and debrand the frd-al00 to the international version al09, mentioned here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/help/debrand-frd-al00-to-frd-l09-update-to-t3552445
But without this option I cant do it.
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yeah it wont appear there, my friend got al00, he suceessfully rebranded
get bootloader code from offical site and in fastboot , command--> fastboot oem unlock xxxcodexxxxxx
then select unlock in mobile done
AngelLestat said:
I
I want to root and debrand the frd-al00 to the international version al09, mentioned here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/help/debrand-frd-al00-to-frd-l09-update-to-t3552445
But without this option I cant do it.
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Not very good idea...
Phone get unstable in short time with this rebrand made... After watch video or photos in short time applications stop to run...
It will not work good, i had this experience and after all had to go back to AL00...
And it was not only me, on 4pda.ru forum a lot of such cases, so better think twice...
Use this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ClbjG0ic4U
venugopalu007 said:
yeah it wont appear there, my friend got al00, he suceessfully rebranded
get bootloader code from offical site and in fastboot , command--> fastboot oem unlock xxxcodexxxxxx
then select unlock in mobile done
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I already have the code as I mention.. but not sure what are you saying.. this mean that even without enabling that option i can make the unlock? but not sure if something bad may happen if the OEM unlock option in disable, and like I said.. that option it does not appear in the development menu, I can find the debugging usb option, but not the other. Some al00 has this OEM unlock option, but not all, maybe depends on the update I get.. my phone auto update to emui 5.0 and android 7.
eseregin said:
Not very good idea...
Phone get unstable in short time with this rebrand made... After watch video or photos in short time applications stop to run...
It will not work good, i had this experience and after all had to go back to AL00...
And it was not only me, on 4pda.ru forum a lot of such cases, so better think twice...
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you did the same steps that the link guide I quote?
If rebrand is not an option.. then my other options are not good either, because I read that all mods had reboot issues and some other problems.. they dont have the camera apps either, just a basic picture app who does not take a good advantage of double lens system.
So.. what we can do if we have the al00? I just want to use voice search commands (not chinese commands).
TheHunterVN said:
Use this: youtube video link
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Nice.. but it seems that this is for honor 5.. it will be just a matter to try.. If I have time tomorrow I will give a try to this method.
AngelLestat said:
Nice.. but it seems that this is for honor 5.. it will be just a matter to try.. If I have time tomorrow I will give a try to this method.
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If u in EMUI 5.0, u must rollback to 4.1, use this method. It's worked with my Honor 8. I think u can.
No OEM Unlock Button
venugopalu007 said:
yeah it wont appear there, my friend got al00, he suceessfully rebranded
get bootloader code from offical site and in fastboot , command--> fastboot oem unlock xxxcodexxxxxx
then select unlock in mobile done
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The OEM unlock button will be there after the rebrand to a non-chinese version.
BLClark said:
The OEM unlock button will be there after the rebrand to a non-chinese version.
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Use this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ClbjG0ic4U
if ur device is on EMUI 5.0, back to 4.1 and use this method. I use Honor 8, use this method and it works.
BLClark said:
The OEM unlock button will be there after the rebrand to a non-chinese version.
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Correct man
TheHunterVN said:
Use this: "link"
if ur device is on EMUI 5.0, back to 4.1 and use this method. I use Honor 8, use this method and it works.
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Is any way to debrand without the emui 4.1, I have emui 5.0, my honor 8 is frd-al00, I cant find the rollback file for emui 4.. I find one for frd-al09 from 5 to 4.1, but that is the european version..
I have the bootloader code, but I can not activate the oem unlock option because it does not appear in my development tools, you told me that I have to go back to 4.1, but I have no idea how to do that.. or when I can find the file to do it..
Any advice.. ? What happen if I use the rollback file for the frd-al09?
AngelLestat said:
Is any way to debrand without the emui 4.1, I have emui 5.0, my honor 8 is frd-al00, I cant find the rollback file for emui 4.. I find one for frd-al09 from 5 to 4.1, but that is the european version..
I have the bootloader code, but I can not activate the oem unlock option because it does not appear in my development tools, you told me that I have to go back to 4.1, but I have no idea how to do that.. or when I can find the file to do it..
Any advice.. ? What happen if I use the rollback file for the frd-al09?
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u can use Hisuit to go back to EMUI 4.1.
Or may try go to fastboot, unlock bootloader in fastboot? Maybe it work. Shutdown Honor, hold volume down + connect ur device to PC via USB cable. Then u try to unlock, if not, the only way is EMUI 4.1.
TheHunterVN said:
u can use Hisuit to go back to EMUI 4.1.
Or may try go to fastboot, unlock bootloader in fastboot? Maybe it work. Shutdown Honor, hold volume down + connect ur device to PC via USB cable. Then u try to unlock, if not, the only way is EMUI 4.1.
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hi suite is only for some devices , I did nt seen the rollback in hi suite for our devices
TheHunterVN said:
u can use Hisuit to go back to EMUI 4.1.
Or may try go to fastboot, unlock bootloader in fastboot? Maybe it work. Shutdown Honor, hold volume down + connect ur device to PC via USB cable. Then u try to unlock, if not, the only way is EMUI 4.1.
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venugopalu007 said:
hi suite is only for some devices , I did nt seen the rollback in hi suite for our devices
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I was able to rollback to 4.1 with hisuite, and I manage to unlock bootloader and install twrp.
I made a backup of all my files, then download the frd-al09432b131, (my phone is frd-al00 which also has 4gb - 32gb), I unzip the firmware and I place it in the ssd card under the folder dload. (not sure if only the update.app file should be in it, or also the other folders like meta-inf and oeminfo, I try with both).
Then from the twrp I did a format data and I wipe data once. Then I shutdown the phone.
press volume up +down+ power until the update starts to run..
But..
At 5%, a alert come up saying:
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Software install failed!
Incompatibility with current version.
Please download the correct update package.
(reboot system now)
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But well, I dint reach so far to resign now.. I am downloading a new firmware from the honor site:
Honor 8 Firmware(FRD-L09, Android 6.0, EMUI 4.1, C432B131, United Kingdom)
I hope this work... or I may be doing something wrong?
Edit: still happen with the new firmware that I download, not sure what to do.. I need supersu for this?
AngelLestat said:
I was able to rollback to 4.1 with hisuite, and I manage to unlock bootloader and install twrp.
I made a backup of all my files, then download the frd-al09432b131, (my phone is frd-al00 which also has 4gb - 32gb), I unzip the firmware and I place it in the ssd card under the folder dload. (not sure if only the update.app file should be in it, or also the other folders like meta-inf and oeminfo, I try with both).
Then from the twrp I did a format data and I wipe data once. Then I shutdown the phone.
press volume up +down+ power until the update starts to run..
But..
At 5%, a alert come up saying:
------------------
Software install failed!
Incompatibility with current version.
Please download the correct update package.
(reboot system now)
------------------
But well, I dint reach so far to resign now.. I am downloading a new firmware from the honor site:
Honor 8 Firmware(FRD-L09, Android 6.0, EMUI 4.1, C432B131, United Kingdom)
I hope this work... or I may be doing something wrong?
Edit: still happen with the new firmware that I download, not sure what to do.. I need supersu for this?
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Why are you flashing L09 when your phone is AL00?
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adriansticoid said:
Why are you flashing L09 when your phone is AL00?
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs
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because I want to rebrand my phone.
a friend mine bought it for me in China, I didnt know it would be so different in software without google voice search.
So reading guides from this forum, I saw 3 rebrand guides, from chinese version to the similar version of europe (which seems to be the global), I am from Argentina.
I cant post the link of the guides because I am still newbie in this forum.
AngelLestat said:
because I want to rebrand my phone.
a friend mine bought it for me in China, I didnt know it would be so different in software without google voice search.
So reading guides from this forum, I saw 3 rebrand guides, from chinese version to the similar version of europe (which seems to be the global), I am from Argentina.
I cant post the link of the guides because I am still newbie in this forum.
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You need to the the rebranding steps before flashing your desired firmware.
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs
AngelLestat said:
because I want to rebrand my phone.
a friend mine bought it for me in China, I didnt know it would be so different in software without google voice search.
So reading guides from this forum, I saw 3 rebrand guides, from chinese version to the similar version of europe (which seems to be the global), I am from Argentina.
I cant post the link of the guides because I am still newbie in this forum.
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try my rebranding guide in guide section
---------- Post added at 09:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:16 AM ----------
adriansticoid said:
You need to the the rebranding steps before flashing your desired firmware.
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yes ,rebranding must

Nokia 3 8.0 Root - Is there a working method, or NOT?

Hello,
this is the very first time here at XDA Developers Forum that I do not find clear information about rooting a smartphone. I am talking about this Nokia 3 updated with OREO 8.0. Only a lot of confusion reading your posts, sirs. Nobody that is telling if rooting this model is possibile or not. So... can anyone says if it is possibile and how to do that, in a clear and simple manner?
Thanks and regards!
jimgordon said:
Hello,
this is the very first time here at XDA Developers Forum that I do not find clear information about rooting a smartphone. I am talking about this Nokia 3 updated with OREO 8.0. Only a lot of confusion reading your posts, sirs. Nobody that is telling if rooting this model is possibile or not. So... can anyone says if it is possibile and how to do that, in a clear and simple manner?
Thanks and regards!
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here you go
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-3/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-twrp-magisk-t3785768
this thread should be on Q&A.
Hello,
thanks for your reply. I already read this thread.
So since I am on OREO, it seems I have firstly to downgrade to Nougat. Can someone please tell me how to do that, posting links to the official 7.0 rom, the software and a short guide? Somewhere I read you have to use OST, somewhere else SP Flash Tool...
Thanks in advance and regards
Cosimo
Hello again...
I am trying to downgrade my Nokia 3 8.0 to Nougat, in order to unlock the bootloader.
I have searched a lot for an official 7.0 rom... nothing official... I tryed to follow this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-3/development/nokia-3-official-firmware-india-uae-t3674320
Managed to install and get a working copy of OST. Connected and start flashing the rom NE1-147I-ind-0-00WW-B02.nb0 (the one I thought it was the earlier one, since nobody wrote "7, 8, or another number" in the file name). OST got stuck at "Reflash service bootloader..."
Can anyone please write a clear guide on how to proceed to root a Nokia 3 OREO that was never ever unlocked before (i mean with bootload never unlocked)? I am going crazy, really...
jimgordon said:
Hello again...
I am trying to downgrade my Nokia 3 8.0 to Nougat, in order to unlock the bootloader.
I have searched a lot for an official 7.0 rom... nothing official... I tryed to follow this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-3/development/nokia-3-official-firmware-india-uae-t3674320
Managed to install and get a working copy of OST. Connected and start flashing the rom NE1-147I-ind-0-00WW-B02.nb0 (the one I thought it was the earlier one, since nobody wrote "7, 8, or another number" in the file name). OST got stuck at "Reflash service bootloader..."
Can anyone please write a clear guide on how to proceed to root a Nokia 3 OREO that was never ever unlocked before (i mean with bootload never unlocked)? I am going crazy, really...
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flash UAE version of nb0 if IND doesn't flash, that's Android 7.0 May 2017 Security Patch, unlock and lock bootloader there and apply OTA updates from notification up to latest update. Then follow guide.
SkaboXD said:
flash UAE version of nb0 if IND doesn't flash, that's Android 7.0 May 2017 Security Patch, unlock and lock bootloader there and apply OTA updates from notification up to latest update. Then follow guide.
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Hi, thanks again for your precious support. Can you give me a link to download the UAE version of the firmware? At this address: https://mega.nz/#F!1ENgnThL!FyL9uYCC3Dq-16elThKAPg I can only find the IND one.
Regards
jimgordon said:
Hi, thanks again for your precious support. Can you give me a link to download the UAE version of the firmware? At this address: https://mega.nz/#F!1ENgnThL!FyL9uYCC3Dq-16elThKAPg I can only find the IND one.
Regards
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oh they deleted it it was before. I have it on PC, but PC can't turn on.
I have found the file elsewhere... NE1-147C-UAE-0-00WW-B01.nb0
I have tried to upload using OST, and got the same result: stuck at "Reflash service bootloader..."
Is there someone that can help me?
jimgordon said:
I have found the file elsewhere... NE1-147C-UAE-0-00WW-B01.nb0
I have tried to upload using OST, and got the same result: stuck at "Reflash service bootloader..."
Is there someone that can help me?
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which ost la version you have?
I finally managed to downgrade to Nougat 7.0.
Now, in order to get root, do I have to unlock bootloader first? Can I obtain the code only via a request to the_laser (that didn't answer me) or can I use an online tool ?
jimgordon said:
I finally managed to downgrade to Nougat 7.0.
Now, in order to get root, do I have to unlock bootloader first? Can I obtain the code only via a request to the_laser (that didn't answer me) or can I use an online tool ?
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you need to unlock bootloader first, and you can PM code i will send you key, use only OTA through notification, don't use OST LA for this guide.
Can you tell the way you downgraded ur Nokia 3
jimgordon said:
I finally managed to downgrade to Nougat 7.0.
Now, in order to get root, do I have to unlock bootloader first? Can I obtain the code only via a request to the_laser (that didn't answer me) or can I use an online tool ?
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Hi,
can u tell me the method in which you downgraded Nokia 3 from 8.0 to 7, also were u able to unlock the boot loader and root the device. Waiting for your reply as one of my friend also wanna do the same.

[Q] unlock bootloader

is theres any way to unlock the bootloader for L29 latest firmware ?
lawong said:
is theres any way to unlock the bootloader for L29 latest firmware ?
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There is a possible workaround which I did last week.
First, I had upgraded version of Android 8.0 (MHA-L29 8.0.0.375(C567)(Stock Official) and possible to obtain the bootloader code when I start this process.
Here is what I did.
1. Downgrade to Android 7.0(EMUI 5.0) by using Huawei's HiSuite software
Click "Update" and select earlier version.
Current : MHA-L29 8.0.0.375(C567)(Official)
Earlier : MHA-L29C567B190(Official) | 2.45GB | Android 7.0(EMUI 5.0)
2. Using 3rd Party tool/service(about $5), I was able to get the bootloader code
In my case, I used DC-Unlocker tool(FREE) and purchasing 4 credits($4.71).
With the bootloader code, you can move to the next steps(root, custom ROMs, etc...)
Hope it helps!
pointdooly said:
There is a possible workaround which I did last week.
First, I had upgraded version of Android 8.0 (MHA-L29 8.0.0.375(C567)(Stock Official) and possible to obtain the bootloader code when I start this process.
Here is what I did.
1. Downgrade to Android 7.0(EMUI 5.0) by using Huawei's HiSuite software
Click "Update" and select earlier version.
Current : MHA-L29 8.0.0.375(C567)(Official)
Earlier : MHA-L29C567B190(Official) | 2.45GB | Android 7.0(EMUI 5.0)
2. Using 3rd Party tool/service(about $5), I was able to get the bootloader code
In my case, I used DC-Unlocker tool(FREE) and purchasing 4 credits($4.71).
With the bootloader code, you can move to the next steps(root, custom ROMs, etc...)
Hope it helps!
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Im on .378(c363) sir , i have read that it cant be downgraded .
lawong said:
Im on .378(c363) sir , i have read that it cant be downgraded .
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In fact, I was not sure mine(from Android 8.0 to Android 7.0(EMUI 5.0)) could also downgrade, too.
(Yes, I did not expect to work to be honest with you.)
It would be good to try since it does not cost anything except your time (back up data and actual trying).
Again, I started from MHA-L29 8.0.0.375(C567)(Official Stock) to MHA-L29C567B190(Official) | Android 7.0(EMUI 5.0)
Hope it works for you, too.
pointdooly said:
It would be good to try since it does not cost anything except your time
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Umm...did you read https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/psa-dont-downgrade-firmware-versions-t3864940 yet?
Licaon_Kter said:
Umm...did you read https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/psa-dont-downgrade-firmware-versions-t3864940 yet?
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Yes, I saw this before I try - Well I took the risk.
I can only assume that my phone was fine since it was stock & locked boot loader when I downgrade.
Now, my phone is unlocked boot loader & rooted with latest OTA Update applied - when OTA applied,
it locked the boot loader again which I had to unlock it again.
pointdooly said:
Yes, I saw this before I try - Well I took the risk.
I can only assume that my phone was fine since it was stock & locked boot loader when I downgrade.
Now, my phone is unlocked boot loader & rooted with latest OTA Update applied - when OTA applied,
it locked the boot loader again which I had to unlock it again.
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Are you sure about this ? The risk is unrepairable motherboard .
pointdooly said:
Yes, I saw this before I try - Well I took the risk.
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You saw the thread but understood nothing.
You had/have 8.0.0.375, the issues start at 8.0.0.377, and the OP already has 8.0.0.378, FFS.
Read more there... @lawong better safe than sorry
pointdooly said:
There is a possible workaround which I did last week.
First, I had upgraded version of Android 8.0 (MHA-L29 8.0.0.375(C567)(Stock Official) and possible to obtain the bootloader code when I start this process.
Here is what I did.
1. Downgrade to Android 7.0(EMUI 5.0) by using Huawei's HiSuite software
Click "Update" and select earlier version.
Current : MHA-L29 8.0.0.375(C567)(Official)
Earlier : MHA-L29C567B190(Official) | 2.45GB | Android 7.0(EMUI 5.0)
2. Using 3rd Party tool/service(about $5), I was able to get the bootloader code
In my case, I used DC-Unlocker tool(FREE) and purchasing 4 credits($4.71).
With the bootloader code, you can move to the next steps(root, custom ROMs, etc...)
Hope it helps!
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How can downgrade to 7.0 from l29 385
Licaon_Kter said:
You saw the thread but understood nothing.
You had/have 8.0.0.375, the issues start at 8.0.0.377, and the OP already has 8.0.0.378, FFS.
Read more there... @lawong better safe than sorry
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Thanks & Really Sorry for misunderstanding & misreading.
Starting 8.0.0.377 and newer version can't downgrade it => it will brick the phone!
Up to MHA-L29 8.0.0.375(C567) and lower versions can downgrade by using Huawei's HiSuite software.
Hope this clears and provide right(safe) information. I do not want to provide dangerous (which will brick) information to all.
Again, Thanks:good: and Sorry for my mistake previously.
dc unlocker still work for MHA-L29 ?
leo5111 said:
dc unlocker still work for MHA-L29 ?
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nope ,i already ask in their forum. it wont work on the latest security.
there is phone info says its 8.0.0.375
Licaon_Kter said:
You had/have 8.0.0.375, the issues start at 8.0.0.377, and the OP already has 8.0.0.378, FFS.
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Hi, I have MHA-L29 8.0.0.370 (C432) security patch 1 july 2018, can i unlock the bootloader with DC-Unlocker ?
I tried to downgrade with Huawei's HiSuite (version 9.0.3.300_OVE) but the "Update, swith to other version" doesn't appear.
Up to which version 8.0.0.??? ( or security patch ? ) can Mate 9 be downgraded with Huawei's HiSuite
Up to which version 8.0.0.??? ( or security patch ? ) can DC-Unlocker unlock the bootloader ?
It seeems like you need to first upgrade from Nougat 7.x to Oreo 8.x WITH Huawei's HiSuite,
only then the "swith to other version" is available in Huawei's HiSuite to roll back from 8.x to 7.x ... correct ?
chaozu said:
Hi, I have MHA-L29 8.0.0.370 (C432) security patch 1 july 2018, can i unlock the bootloader with DC-Unlocker ?
I tried to downgrade with Huawei's HiSuite (version 9.0.3.300_OVE) but the "Update, swith to other version" doesn't appear.
Up to which version 8.0.0.??? ( or security patch ? ) can Mate 9 be downgraded with Huawei's HiSuite
Up to which version 8.0.0.??? ( or security patch ? ) can DC-Unlocker unlock the bootloader ?
It seeems like you need to first upgrade from Nougat 7.x to Oreo 8.x WITH Huawei's HiSuite,
only then the "swith to other version" is available in Huawei's HiSuite to roll back from 8.x to 7.x ... correct ?
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i need some info to be able to downgrade for unlocking bootloader too. desperately needed root. so many ads in apps nowdays.
I have a MHA-L09 I want to unlock the bootloader on.
I can't seem to find anywhere that explains it with valid links
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dmwill69 said:
I have a MHA-L09 I want to unlock the bootloader on.
I can't seem to find anywhere that explains it with valid links
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unfortunately there no unlock solution for us after gpu turbo ( from what i have read) and im plannig to sold my mate 9 as i have buying brand new xiaomi redmi note 7 and mi max 3.
this device has a very nice superb hardware but the locked bootloader really bad.
HI. I have a Mate 9 MHA-L00 with unlocked bootloader and installed KANGVIP ROM (Android 7...). I would like to try OpenKirin based PIE ROM, but in order to do that I would have to go back to stock EMUI and thus my bootloader would be re-locked. Is there a way to read the bootloader code again on an unlocked bootloader MHA-AL00? I am googling but can't find anything. I know there is DC-Unlocker but I would like to use that as a last resort. Thanks.

Flash update from other region with firmware finder

So before I brick my phone trying this can I flash an update from another region using firmware finder?
My phone is c782 and on 9.0.0.160 but for c432 9.0.0.197 is out.
Firmware finder says it's authorised for install which I would do via erecovery/hotspot with DNS change
I'm not trying to rebrand and don't have unlocked bootloader.
Will this work?
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No. It doesn't work
Darrenc81 said:
So before I brick my phone trying this can I flash an update from another region using firmware finder?
My phone is c782 and on 9.0.0.160 but for c432 9.0.0.197 is out.
Firmware finder says it's authorised for install which I would do via erecovery/hotspot with DNS change
I'm not trying to rebrand and don't have unlocked bootloader.
Will this work?
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No. It doesn't work
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I'm on c432 and for me it was perfectly possible to flashba C782 firmware. Then why wouldn't this work in the opposite direction?
Dunno had the getting package info failed error and gave up then. I've used FF before so k ow my setup works normally.
Is your bootloader unlocked?
Darrenc81 said:
Dunno had the getting package info failed error and gave up then. I've used FF before so k ow my setup works normally.
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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Was unlocked ?. A week ago hardbricked my phone and in the recovery process installed a wrong oeminfo. Now I have other imei's than original.....
Oh man that sucks.
I've given up with this phone decided to just see if and when updates are released then wait for a new handset from a different manufacturer. Not sure what yet, I like the Huawei devices but can't support the way they lock customers down. It's like having an iPhone back lol
Darrenc81 said:
Oh man that sucks.
I've given up with this phone decided to just see if and when updates are released then wait for a new handset from a different manufacturer. Not sure what yet, I like the Huawei devices but can't support the way they lock customers down. It's like having an iPhone back lol
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Huawei is trying to copy Apple in every aspect.....
I managed to eff up my IMEI as well. Now showing as 00000000000000. What a waste of money this turned out to be ?
curtricias said:
Was unlocked . A week ago hardbricked my phone and in the recovery process installed a wrong oeminfo. Now I have other imei's than original.....
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Rebrand AL00 to L-29 script found, link in post!

Hi!
So i found a rebrand script for AL00 to L-29 on 4pda.ru through the https://forum.xda-developers.com/ma...-mate-20-x-global00ized-2-0-emui-9-1-t3920956 thread, by joining thier telegram group. For it to work an unlocked bl is required ofc, wich i have.
I haven't tested it, maybe someone with more knowledge could take a look at it? Here's the link http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=932930&st=920#entry89756746
//Virtualxp
Work for me al00 yo l29
That sounds great just what I have been waiting for.
Can you please share instructions?
Edit sorry just send the links they had not displayed before
Another edit... The script you link too no longer exists..
ooMoo said:
That sounds great just what I have been waiting for.
Can you please share instructions?
Edit sorry just send the links they had not displayed before
Another edit... The script you link too no longer exists..
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I downloaded it, so i have it. I could share it but since i have no idea if it works, maybe it's best if somone with more knowledge looks at it first.
Anyone interested?
//Virtualxp
Need .135 AL00 just select option 1 and done
http://www.mediafire.com/file/jl4edkdt21hi52j/Mate%2B20X%2BRebrand.7z/file
Kurocham said:
Need .135 AL00 just select option 1 and done
http://www.mediafire.com/file/jl4edkdt21hi52j/Mate%2B20X%2BRebrand.7z/file
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After rebrand from AL00 to L29, can I rebrand from L29 back to AL00? Unlock bootloader code still working? Thanks
Somebody tried?
Is it possible to change launcher then?
What about further updated, who knows.
Ok, let ask this and hopefully those who tried it already can provide an answer.
*The script is for changing your OEM info correct? Rebranding means being able to use L29 firmware as well. Can you explain how or what method did you use to flash L29 firmware?
*The instructions does not say it but do we need an L29 update.zip firmware ready?
*After FULLY rebranding your AL00 TO L29, can you now use 3rd party Launcher?
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On telegram group, guy who done this few times said that you can change launcher and that it works only on 123, not 135...
flatronics said:
Ok, let ask this and hopefully those who tried it already can provide an answer.
*The script is for changing your OEM info correct? Rebranding means being able to use L29 firmware as well. Can you explain how or what method did you use to flash L29 firmware?
*The instructions does not say it but do we need an L29 update.zip firmware ready?
*After FULLY rebranding your AL00 TO L29, can you now use 3rd party Launcher?
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read all post since here, explain how rebrand mate 20 until mate 20x
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=940846&st=520:good:
I know about this thread. I'm the one who shared it in telegram group.
I've been reading this thread but not much information or answer really that's why I'm asking those who tried it already in effort to get more information/facts.
Kurocham said:
read all post since here, explain how rebrand mate 20 until mate 20x
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=940846&st=520:good:
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Hi people!
Think i'm gonna try this today, but if someone has tested this. When rebranded have you also tested the option to Flash the L-29/global firmware and does it work? Is there a specific firmware you must flash first, or can i Flash the latest L-29 firmware directly?
//Virtualxp
Kurocham said:
Work for me al00 yo l29
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Hi!
Iv'e been at this script several Times today.
Nothing works all the options does same thing, flashes recovery_ramdisk reboots, then tells me to hold power button+volume up. All that does is takeing me to eRecovery, then if I reboot the phone to fastboot, it says Flash firmware+cust in upgrade mode. Hit any key, i do that and the Windows closes nothing more. So how did you manage to rebrand? And when rebranded do you use L-29 firmware and get the system updates for the global version?
//Virtualxp
Virtualxp said:
Hi!
Iv'e been at this script several Times today.
Nothing works all the options does same thing, flashes recovery_ramdisk reboots, then tells me to hold power button+volume up. All that does is takeing me to eRecovery, then if I reboot the phone to fastboot, it says Flash firmware+cust in upgrade mode. Hit any key, i do that and the Windows closes nothing more. So how did you manage to rebrand? And when rebranded do you use L-29 firmware and get the system updates for the global version?
//Virtualxp
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Are you try to use erecovery update FW L29 (after script change OEMINFO from AL00 To L29)
Hey @Vuhein, so when the device boot to erecovery after running the script it should do an OTA update and download L29 firmware?
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flatronics said:
Hey @Vuhein, so when the device boot to erecovery after running the script it should do an OTA update and download L29 firmware?
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I Think do it to go to fresh L29 fw.
vuhien said:
Are you try to use erecovery update FW L29 (after script change OEMINFO from AL00 To L29)
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Hi!
I checked and nothing seems to change, ofc i cant check directly efter the script has run, becuase then it wants me to boot into erecovery. But if i turn it off, and start it in fastboot, it says same info again.
In erecovery it says downloaded latest recovery+firmware, but i'm afriad it will download latest AL00 firmware instead. Then i Will not be able to install transformation rom becuase of erofs is present in newer fw.
//Virtualxp
Virtualxp said:
Hi!
I checked and nothing seems to change, ofc i cant check directly efter the script has run, becuase then it wants me to boot into erecovery. But if i turn it off, and start it in fastboot, it says same info again.
In erecovery it says downloaded latest recovery+firmware, but i'm afriad it will download latest AL00 firmware instead. Then i Will not be able to install transformation rom becuase of erofs is present in newer fw.
//Virtualxp
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In theory, if you successfully changed OEMINFO AL00 to L29, then through erecovery downloaded latest recovery+firmware will restore the default FW of L29 (The oeminfo of L29 has been flashed to your device).
Hi.. has anyone managed this successfully? I desperately want to do this though am worried to brick my only device (That I currently can't afford to replace)
My device is currently AL00 9.1.0.135 is this the correct version for this script?
Could anyone do a detailed guide. For us worried people... Happy to contribute beer money, after successful rebrand if required.
Also I noticed looking at the script it installs Magisk to do whatever it does.... Will this trigger anything (like Samsung has Knox) as I don't want to be stuck with not being able to use gpay and banking etc.....?
Would I be able to remove Magisk after and go back to "stock"?
Sorry for all the questions just trying to work it all out before I take the plunge.
Kurocham said:
read all post since here, explain how rebrand mate 20 until mate 20x
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=940846&st=520:good:
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So now i think i tested more or less every way, i could think of. Nothing changes and nothing helps.
You say that read the posts in 4pda.ru forum, but i haven't read anything that could help in those posts.
If someone would look at it, I would be grateful
//Virtualxp

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