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Bootloader unlock - Huawei update - ACT NOW if you want to unlock!

As many of you will know Huawei pulled the unlock bootloader site. People have since had mixed results emailing them directly for the code. I emailed them for the unlock code yesterday (11th June 2018) and recived the reply copied below.
It certainly clears some things up. Interestingly the bootloader site is back up, albeit for a limited time! You lave 60 days from 24th May before they stop the service! https://emui.huawei.com/en/unlock_detail
When you go to unlock via the link they give you this warning: Screenshot https://photos.app.goo.gl/2kcJ2J9gXWpwE8XN9
Personally I think it is a bad move on Huawei's part . If you've not unlocked bootloader and intend to do so I'd jump it it ASAP!
Thank you for contacting Huawei Customer Care.
In response, we would like to inform you that starting May 25th and until July 25th (for 2 months) – the EMUI website will get back the bootloader code search function, for products released before May 25th.
Starting July 25th 2018, the Huawei official policy (as per HQ decision) is to not offer bootloader codes to customers anymore in order to avoid issues that may appear due to ROM flashing, and thus maintain the user’s experience.
The website can be reached here to obtain the bootloader code : https://emui.huawei.com/
We hope this information should prove useful. Should any questions arise, feel free to contact us again.
We remain at your disposal for any other inquiries that you may have.
Best regards,
Ben
Huawei Customer Care UK​

mate this whole story is known from almost a month..... lol

kaiowas82 said:
mate this whole story is known from almost a month..... lol
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Oh I'll crawl back under the rock from which I came haha

Does *applying* for the code alone void the warranty? OR can I apply and receive a code, but only void the warrently the moment I unlock it?

Aye there's a few threads about this, I've got one myself.
And I agree with everything in your OP mate.
They'll probably in the future start allowing unlocks.
No one wants a locked down android phone and when it hits their pocket they'll know that.
Unfortunately for p20 pro owners the damage is done and the lack of ROMs is testament to that.
Perhaps if they'd just released one damn variant without all the madness they've forced upon us there would be less problems flashing ROMs I mean look at Oneplus, they actually had twrp as a part of their official root method on their site for the longest time haha and here's Huawei putting their finger up to the people who've done more for Android than anyone.
Apparently we're only 1% of their customer base?
I promise you they'll lose more than 1% sales when the next flagship is released as there will be zero ROMs on here when it does and none of the enthusiastic users here to create a buzz about it.
Beginning of the end and the birth of another Apple.
They'll learn, just like HTC did, if a little late.

Hi everyone,
This is my first post here but I have been swimming through your posts since ever I think
I have a Chinese P20 Pro (CLT-AL01) and I have been trying to obtain the code from the EMUI webpage but no success. I entered all the info that demands but it doesn't give back the code. It shows a message like if you have any problem with the unlocking process just contact us. Maybe it's because the phone is Chinese? Happened to someone?
I contacted them via huawei email today, I will wait a few days and I'll see.
Btw I am trying to rebrand it to the EU version.

gisbby said:
Hi everyone,
This is my first post here but I have been swimming through your posts since ever I think
I have a Chinese P20 Pro (CLT-AL01) and I have been trying to obtain the code from the EMUI webpage but no success. I entered all the info that demands but it doesn't give back the code. It shows a message like if you have any problem with the unlocking process just contact us. Maybe it's because the phone is Chinese? Happened to someone?
I contacted them via huawei email today, I will wait a few days and I'll see.
Btw I am trying to rebrand it to the EU version.
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it could be because it a Chinese version, but not sure - i requested my unlock codes for both my Huawei devices yesterday and got them instantly

walkerx said:
it could be because it a Chinese version, but not sure - i requested my unlock codes for both my Huawei devices yesterday and got them instantly
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Thank you for the answer, they are both from UK I supose?
I fell to a Chinese online shop and I bought it hopping I would able to eliminate all the apps and bloatware (and who knows more...)

gisbby said:
Thank you for the answer, they are both from UK I supose?
I fell to a Chinese online shop and I bought it hopping I would able to eliminate all the apps and bloatware (and who knows more...)
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yes, both devices are UK C782 models

So this happened:
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Dear xxxx,
Thank you for contacting Huawei Support.
We are unable to send boot loader code via email and can only be obtained through our website.
If you would want to unlock your phone, you should meet the following conditions:
1. Please register your Huawei ID in our official website xxxxxxxx on your phone.
2. Log in and logout your Huawei ID continuously for 14 days.
3. Each Huawei ID should not apply for the unlock code more than fifth time within 6 months.
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I think the conditions are a bit demanding idk, I am thinking about returning the phone asap. What do you guys think?

That's rubbish, this is reply I got regarding unlock code
Thank you for contacting Huawei Support UK.
In response to your question, we inform that requesting the bootloader will not void the warranty, If you use it, then yes the phone will not have warranty anymore.
Should you require the code, please provide us with the following details:
Device model:
Serial number:
IMEI:
Product ID - dialing *#*#1357946#*#*. If not available, the invoice should be attached.
Reason for the unlock code:
We are looking forward for your reply and let us know if you have any other questions.
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They are making excuses for not giving me the unlock. The worst thing is that I registered the huawei account on the phone yesterday, so in 14 days it will be July 24th and that day they will stop giving the code

Huh?
Can't you just log into the EMUI-Site from the first post and request your code there? It worked for my device a few weeks ago. It was quick and easy.
@walkerx Huawei Support Germany insists that even requesting the code voids the warranty. Of course this is bull and not even legal, but whatever floats their boat I guess.

all the pugs said:
Huh?
Can't you just log into the EMUI-Site from the first post and request your code there? It worked for my device a few weeks ago. It was quick and easy.
@walkerx Huawei Support Germany insists that even requesting the code voids the warranty. Of course this is bull and not even legal, but whatever floats their boat I guess.
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I got that email response from their UK Helpdesk and told them the reasons for it was due to the lack of updates for the devices, incompatibility with certain apps and that they allow UK network operators to take over your devices even when purchased as sim-free, unlocked out of contract and unless they change their attitude towards the UK users and not reverse the unlocking bootloader decision then I will no longer purchase another Huawei device.
I may not unlock until after I swap phones to another model, but I always want that option and do not agree with it being locked down.
I'm also thinking of logging a UK petition online to prevent network operators in the UK from taking control off our devices and re-branding them and deciding whether or not and when we should get updates as these should be left to google or the manufacturers not the network provider. Also like with Apple devices wifi calling features should be standard and work for all networks not just limited and they should not require a specific firmware supplied by the operator for these to work - should be done by network setting only

I'm totally with you on this point. Fortunately, in Germany, most (not all!) providers don't force any unnecessary crap on an unlocked device and don't mess with the firmware. Some do, however.
I would also prefer to be able to unlock an reflash whenever I want to, or get rid of the forced on G-Apps, or fully use tasker to control the device (which you need to be rooted for some certain things).

all the pugs said:
Huh?
Can't you just log into the EMUI-Site from the first post and request your code there? It worked for my device a few weeks ago. It was quick and easy.
@walkerx Huawei Support Germany insists that even requesting the code voids the warranty. Of course this is bull and not even legal, but whatever floats their boat I guess.
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No, I have to wait 14 days they say. The phone is new so I have used it just some days.

Just go ahead and try it out! Can’t anything happen besides the form not putting out a valid code

all the pugs said:
Just go ahead and try it out! Can’t anything happen besides the form not putting out a valid code
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I have tried already but all I got was a message saying to wait until the phone has been used that 14 days

Oh, ok, that sucks. I just bought another P20 Pro 2 days ago and wanted to get the code before the service stops. MEH!

https://emui.huawei.com/en/unlock_detail
This url still works fine for me. You used the same one?

9.0.0.172 update finally reaching devices , let's unlock our beast

Hey brothers, how are you doing?
The new update that I got today: 9.0.0.172
Is allowing us to unlock OEM / bootloader.
I know Huawei is not giving the codes anymore. But there are 3D parties that do.
Let's compile a list here of 3d party services that provide these codes . I know the costs per vendor vary from 18 to 55 USD, for the same code .. let's find vendors that offer the code for the lowest price. Who is in ?
PS MODS, DO NOT DELETE THIS POST PLEASE, STOP CENSORING THIS FORUM. ITS LEGITIMATE TO FIND VEDNORS THAT CAN HELP US TO UNLOCK OUR DEVICES FOR A FAIR DEAL. I'm not willing to pay funky Huawei 55 USD for a code that can be obtained much cheaper.

Gol de señor

Lol ya, 55$ is like a robbery, sad to say... but remind me of Apple and Samsung... Such a shame.
Prices/greed are the main reason i left Apple and Samsung.

https://global-unlocking-solutions.miiduu.com/
$22 for "fast" service (2-3 days?)
$19 for regular service (a week?)
I've used them once for their "fast" service for my AL00 and it took 5 days. I'm using them again for their regular service for my L29.

It's $66 now

joselb said:
It's $66 now
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Lol, what a greed. How can these guys be endorsed by XDA that is supposed to push open community, and tweaking etc.. I have noticed that they sometimes delete posts that go against the profit taking business model of funky. Sad to see this censoring happening here. As if they are co owners , but I don't believe that. Let's hope this topic remains clean without censoring.
Anyway, good find guys. Perhaps we can get lower prices somewhere? (Lower than 18-19 USD).

BigDisplay said:
Lol ya, 55$ is like a robbery, sad to say... but remind me of Apple and Samsung... Such a shame.
Prices/greed are the main reason i left Apple and Samsung.
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Your comment deserve 1 Milion Likes ! The world need more open minded people like you...Cheers

ilovepj said:
Lol, what a greed. How can these guys be endorsed by XDA that is supposed to push open community, and tweaking etc.. I have noticed that they sometimes delete posts that go against the profit taking business model of funky. Sad to see this censoring happening here. As if they are co owners , but I don't believe that. Let's hope this topic remains clean without censoring.
Anyway, good find guys. Perhaps we can get lower prices somewhere? (Lower than 18-19 USD).
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Word up [emoji1303]

ilovepj said:
Hey brothers, how are you doing?
The new update that I got today: 9.0.0.172
Is allowing us to unlock OEM / bootloader.
I know Huawei is not giving the codes anymore. But there are 3D parties that do.
Let's compile a list here of 3d party services that provide these codes . I know the costs per vendor vary from 18 to 55 USD, for the same code .. let's find vendors that offer the code for the lowest price. Who is in ?
PS MODS, DO NOT DELETE THIS POST PLEASE, STOP CENSORING THIS FORUM. ITS LEGITIMATE TO FIND VEDNORS THAT CAN HELP US TO UNLOCK OUR DEVICES FOR A FAIR DEAL. I'm not willing to pay funky Huawei 55 USD for a code that can be obtained much cheaper.
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Now u can't get an unlock code unless u purchase a $135 unlimited pass

joselb said:
Now u can't get an unlock code unless u purchase a $135 unlimited pass
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Lol,
That's rediclous ..
By the way I wonder how the 3d party companies are getting these codes.. so they have an insider that has access to a code generator, or did they crack the algorithm themselves...
What do you think guys ?

ilovepj said:
Lol,
That's rediclous ..
By the way I wonder how the 3d party companies are getting these codes.. so they have an insider that has access to a code generator, or did they crack the algorithm themselves...
What do you think guys ?
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Are there any 3rd parties offering codes?

DC unlocker and other source that was posted in the first page. There are many others too . These are 3d parties.

ilovepj said:
Lol,
That's rediclous ..
By the way I wonder how the 3d party companies are getting these codes.. so they have an insider that has access to a code generator, or did they crack the algorithm themselves...
What do you think guys ?
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My money is on insiders. Part (or most) of the money paid is to bribe the insider to supplying the code? If they cracked the algorithm, we shouldn't have to wait days to receive our codes. Other theory is that the money is used to pay someone that is cracking the code by brute force (using IMEI as a key) which would explain the time delay.

Which phone manufacturers don't require a code to unlock the bootloader and which do?

Which phone manufacturers don't require a code to unlock the bootloader and which do?

Nadaaaaa said:
???
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I don't think that there are manufacturers that don't require a password to unlock their phone.
Can you copy the title into your post please, because we can't read it it on the app
Oh, and you'll be more likely to have answers if you post here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277

RaiZProduction said:
I don't think that there are manufacturers that don't require a password to unlock their phone.
Can you copy the title into your post please, because we can't read it it on the app
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Sure i copied it.
I have 2 Lenovo tablets one bought last month that don't require a code to unlock bootloader.
Not sure if Lenovo phones require code or not tho.
Also i have a Blackview phone, bought last year, that didn't require a code also.
So there are manufacturers that don't require code to unlock bootloader.
I always check this before i buy something.
That's why i am asking so i don't have to look into every phone every time i wanna buy something.

Nadaaaaa said:
Sure i copied it.
I have 2 Lenovo tablets one bought last month that don't require a code to unlock bootloader.
Not sure if Lenovo phones require code or not tho.
Also i have a Blackview phone, bought last year, that didn't require a code also.
So there are manufacturers that don't require code to unlock bootloader.
I always check this before i buy something.
That's why i am asking so i don't have to look into every phone every time i wanna buy something.
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Oh ok, didn't know that could exists .
Just , If you're planning to buy a Huawei phone, we cannot unlock their bootloader any longer, so check out other phone if you plan to unlock the bootloader

RaiZProduction said:
Oh ok, didn't know that could exists .
Just , If you're planning to buy a Huawei phone, we cannot unlock their bootloader any longer, so check out other phone if you plan to unlock the bootloader
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Ye i was thinking of buying because i figured prices would go down because of the ban, but not anymore.
Trump was right banning them after all.
But they sell on internet codes to unlock Huawei for around 50$. Just out of curiosity do you know how they get those codes or why they cost so much ?
Do you think I'll get better luck with Xiaomi ?

Nadaaaaa said:
Ye i was thinking of buying because i figured prices would go down because of the ban, but not anymore.
Trump was right banning them after all.
But they sell on internet codes to unlock Huawei for around 50$. Just out of curiosity do you know how they get those codes or why they cost so much ?
Do you think I'll get better luck with Xiaomi ?
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Definitely, codes on sale for 50$ are a scam (at least that's what I think).
Go for Xiaomi, they're doing a great job.
But if you want a nice stick experience for 399$, I'd advise de Pixel 3a

RaiZProduction said:
Definitely, codes on sale for 50$ are a scam (at least that's what I think).
Go for Xiaomi, they're doing a great job.
But if you want a nice stick experience for 399$, I'd advise de Pixel 3a
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Ye pixel would be a good solution or maybe Samsung.
Does ODIN unlocks all Samsung phones ?
Doubt it's a scam tho since even XDA guides on how to root Huawei phones advise to purchase a bootloader code for 50$
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8x/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-root-honor-8x-t3864348

Nadaaaaa said:
Which phone manufacturers don't require a code to unlock the bootloader and which do?
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Don't and do is a very expansive and at times subjective question.. seeing as the likes of Huawei / Honor tend to change their mind like the wind..
To put things into context, what is your preference? Id assume without a code right?
At this point in time there is one device I would recommend which had the essence of Android at its heart and that is OnePlus.
It doesn't have the best of everything but it has the best of what matters and they appear to care about what Android users want as they continue to provide us with things that make us tick..albeit now with a swollen price tag.
There are others but not in the same calibre or price /performance ball park.. I think the pixel series is along the same lines but pixels (camera aside) are ridiculously priced, even though their original party trick was to be cost effective devices for their price range.
Ones to avoid, anything niche, Huawei, and anything with an efuse chip with a company that will adhere to it's alteration ie: Samsung.
Just my opinion but hope this helps..
Perhaps there's a list, may take some doing to collaborate though and to maintain..
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@dladz It would make more sense to me to throw 2000$ more in a gaming PC than 200$ more in a phone that will give you stats that i cannot imagine what use someone would have for them.
In that sense OnePlus is probably not for me.
As for efuse, first time i read about this, does it just voids the warranty or there's more to it ?

Nadaaaaa said:
@dladz It would make more sense to me to throw 2000$ more in a gaming PC than 200$ more in a phone that will give you stats that i cannot imagine what use someone would have for them.
In that sense OnePlus is probably not for me.
As for efuse, first time i read about this, does it just voids the warranty or there's more to it ?
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Sorry pal I've not seen this til now lol.
Efuse isn't just Samsung AFAIK, but they do use it.
Who's spending 2000$ btw?
The oneplus is less than most phones, certainly less than Huawei, plus it's faster, a LOT faster. And the camera has caught up too.
$499 for the base model, a device which will never slow down, ever.
PS: my pc overall was around £5,000 in total plus upgrades so I tend to aim high, reason being is it's hard to accept less when you've had the best.

FunkyHuawei bootloader unlock service now available again

FunkyHuawei has now the Huawei bootloader unlock service available again.
Can it be trusted? Price is now 190 USD
funkyhuawei.club/buycodes

Not so much the question of whether it can be trusted, but who the heck is going to shell-out 190usd just to get code?!
The phone's not even worth that much these days :laugh:

SorcioSecco said:
FunkyHuawei has now the Huawei bootloader unlock service available again.
Can it be trusted? Price is now 190 USD
funkyhuawei.club/buycodes
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FunkyHuawei is very patient... 190$ for one code... idiot...

FunkyHuawei again. How many times do you people need to be taught that FH is a scummy website?

190$ just to be able to root it? You can clearly forget ROM development on the P20 Pro and not even that would makes the price reasonable

No point, the phone is hardly worth a free bootloader unlock as there is nothing you can do with it.

maddoguk said:
No point, the phone is hardly worth a free bootloader unlock as there is nothing you can do with it.
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This.

Good news but Jesus fkn Christ, 190 ? What yen? That's absolutely taking the piss.
I'm one month away from contract ending. Going to give this to my mum, shell like the camera.
OnePlus 8 for me.
One thing to note though, if funky has unlock codes then others should too.
I have the direct number for someone who did have unlock codes so I'll reach out to him and see if he has any..prices are a lot lower..
There are still some decent ROMs for the P20 Pro, AOSIP, Lineage.
Which is more than enough for most people..
No idea what this would mean if you went to EMUI 10 though..

The chap I have seen says they haven't got codes so I would not recommend paying anything
He has said that they have had a lot of luck with unlocking the bootloader via a tool.
Here's the number
Announcements in the whatsapp group

Could be cynical - but who is this FunkyHuawei group run by - perhaps Huawei themselves?
@dladz is that person offering bootloader unlocks currently? Are you saying they are the ones with the tool or FunkyHuawei?

a500user2013 said:
Could be cynical - but who is this FunkyHuawei group run by - perhaps Huawei themselves?
@dladz is that person offering bootloader unlocks currently? Are you saying they are the ones with the tool or FunkyHuawei?
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He's talking about hacking it. Not releasing yet

dladz said:
He's talking about hacking it. Not releasing yet[/QUOTE
Hi everyone, I clumsily believed in FH to make dual sim a mono sim phone, since I did the procedure I can't get updates .... who knows who can help me?
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Pier1979 said:
dladz said:
He's talking about hacking it. Not releasing yet[/QUOTE
Hi everyone, I clumsily believed in FH to make dual sim a mono sim phone, since I did the procedure I can't get updates .... who knows who can help me?
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Honestly besides FF you would have to go back to Funky, tbh if they've left your phone in a state where it won't update then they need to advise at the least.
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Xfinity locked note 10+

I just bought an xfinity locked note 10+ off ebay and was looking to get it unlocked, trouble is I've never done this before so I was wondering if I could do it myself or pay someone to do it for me (I did look online for a few services but they were ~70 dollars which seems a little pricey). Any tips on how to do this?

Return it.

blackhawk said:
Return it.
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I can't, returns are not accepted. I just want to find a way to enter the sim unlock code.

Talk the the bank of the card the purchase was made on to have them do a charge back. Then return it. The imei could end up being blacklisted otherwise depending on its history.

i did hear that it is possible to unlock it so i wanted to try that first before returning it.

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i did hear that it is possible to unlock it so i wanted to try that first before returning it.
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Why? There are plenty of available N10+'s that don't have that liability.
Don't reward bad business practices... or make their liability yours.

blackhawk said:
Why? There are plenty of available N10+'s that don't have that liability.
Don't reward bad business practices... or make their liability yours.
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Yeah but they are pretty expensive.

I just wanted to know if there is any way to unlock it