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Can't get bootloader unlock code

Hi, so I'm trying to get a bootloader unlock code for my 7X, but when I enter my info in the online registration form (https://emui.huawei.com/en/unlock_detail) all I get is the following message and no code: "If you have any questions about the unlock code application, please contact us."
Of course, I tried contacting customer support, as well as the official Huawei/Honor service center in my country, but all the people I spoke with were rude, uninformed, and refused to provide me with a code, even though I sent them Huawei's official statement on the discontinuation of the bootloader unlock program. It says all devices that launched prior to May 24th are eligible for a code, but I was basically told "Naaah, Huawei told us not to give out codes."
Further complicating the matters, my Honor 7X was purchased from China, even though it's the BND-L21 EU version. I really want to get my hands on a code before the program is discontinued. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

Are you sure it's a L21? China should be AL10 maybe you can flash back to AL10 and see if any changes to the codes.

optionalmgrr.la said:
Are you sure it's a L21? China should be AL10 maybe you can flash back to AL10 and see if any changes to the codes.
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Yep, pretty sure. Bought it off Aliexpress, but it's the European version (or at least that's what it says in settings - BND-L21). I even recently updated to Oreo via Huawei Firmware Finder. Don't know what's going on...

Maybe the seller reflashed the ROM before sending it to you?

Hi,
I'm facing exactly same problem.
In the settings, shows BND-L21, but the sticker on the back of the phone shows BND-TL10 ! @Yanachkov, did you found a solution?
Thanks in advance.

Maybe try contact by email? https://consumer.huawei.com/en/contact-us/?tag=email

I've sent two emails, two weeks and 3 days ago, respectivelly, but no response at all...
I'm worried because huawei will stop the unlock code application service by 2018-7-24, and I would not like to be stuck at EMUI forever...

lccp said:
I've sent two emails, two weeks and 3 days ago, respectivelly, but no response at all...
I'm worried because huawei will stop the unlock code application service by 2018-7-24, and I would not like to be stuck at EMUI forever...
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I'm on the same boat.
all I get is
"If you have any questions about the unlock code application, please contact us." till now :/

I did it yesterday with no problem through this website: https://www.emui.com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail
Got the link here: https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-root-honor-7x/
Good luck!

JShan said:
I did it yesterday with no problem through this website: https://www.emui.com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail
Got the link here: https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-root-honor-7x/
Good luck!
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Hi,
After login, it redirect to the same link: https://www.emui.com/en/unlock_detail, where the same "If you have any questions about the unlock code application, please contact us." is shown.
What are your variation of Honor 7x ?

lccp said:
Hi,
After login, it redirect to the same link: https://www.emui.com/en/unlock_detail, where the same "If you have any questions about the unlock code application, please contact us." is shown.
What are your variation of Honor 7x ?
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I've got BND-L24 3GB/32GB

Almost with no hope and contradicting all my expectations, today I've received the official update notification! Even with the BND-TL10 device running BND-21 ROM.
Running Oreo now.

I contacted Huawei and requested a bootloader unlock code. Unfortunately they are no longer providing this information to customers. There are a couple of threads stating you can retrieve an unlock code from DC-Unlocker for roughly $4 but I haven't tried this method yet. Currently on EMUI 8.0 & Android 8.0 with BND-L24. looking for anyone who has successfully unlocked their bootloader using this method.

[question] how can i rebrand my honor 7x to international version ?

Hey There Guys,
Can anyone please guide me how can I rebrand my Honor 7x (BND-L31) to international variant....
Please Help as I haven't got a single update on BND-L31...

Rebranding is not recommended. Lots of things can go wrong in the process. I say you should flash a ROM, it will always have the latest updates.
I recommend OpenKirin's ROMs, especially LOS.

crayonicle said:
Rebranding is not recommended. Lots of things can go wrong in the process. I say you should flash a ROM, it will always have the latest updates.
I recommend OpenKirin's ROMs, especially LOS.
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I surely understand the dangers of rebranding as I've done it before to my P8 Lite but I want updated EMUI on my phone and the variant I own [BND-L31C185D002] didn't even got EMUI 8....

I'm in a similar situation. I just got a BND-AL10 that I'm trying to turn into something I can use in the US. Can't get a bootloader unlock code apparently, I missed it by like 3 days. Am I the proud owner of a $200 brick?

M00rty said:
I'm in a similar situation. I just got a BND-AL10 that I'm trying to turn into something I can use in the US. Can't get a bootloader unlock code apparently, I missed it by like 3 days. Am I the proud owner of a $200 brick?
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Well, I have my bootloader unlock code. As soon as I knew about discontinuation of unlock codes from Huawei, I requested mine but I haven't unlocked my bootloader yet.

hbilalshah said:
Well, I have my bootloader unlock code. As soon as I knew about discontinuation of unlock codes from Huawei, I requested mine but I haven't unlocked my bootloader yet.
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This hwota-bnd has rebranding process in it. Don't remember which oeminfo files are included. Take a look. If other oeminfo files are needed perhaps we can get them.
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Just looked again, the eominfo file for c185 is not there
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77134788&postcount=6
But maybe before rebrand, try to install the c185D001 version
http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=Bnd-l31c185&firmware_page=0

Same here no uodates for bnd l31 in pakistan.., [emoji22]
Sent from my BND-L31 using Tapatalk

M00rty said:
I'm in a similar situation. I just got a BND-AL10 that I'm trying to turn into something I can use in the US. Can't get a bootloader unlock code apparently, I missed it by like 3 days. Am I the proud owner of a $200 brick?
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I'm also in the same boat. Bought a BND-AL10 from India and not even the 3G or 2G bands of Tmobile is working here in US. I contacted Hawaii several times asking for the unlock code but they don't bother even to listen (for obvious reasons). I managed to unlock the boot loader by paying $5 in dc-unlocker. (google and you will find it but I'm not authorized to post the link here). Now I have the unlocked bootloader but I'm still searching for a solid answer if I can flash another ROM (such as the US version of 7X, Mate SE) on my device without bricking it. Please let me know if you have any update.

Can I Install Global Version L29 on Chinese Version?

Hi guys,
I'm thinking about buying a chinese version of the mate 20x for cheap, much cheaper than the global version. Was wondering if its possible to buy it and then install the L29 global rom. Is this possible? If so how?
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Not sure if possible, but i dont recommend to change the original rom.

Appreciate the reply. But since youre not sure, does anyone know if its still possible to do this?

From what I understand (reading this forum), this requires unlocked bootloader and root.

joarce said:
From what I understand (reading this forum), this requires unlocked bootloader and root.
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Hi.. thanks for the reply. How do I unlock the bootloader?
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Buy Chinese version with global rom. It raises price just about 35 to 50 dollars.
My suggestion

ivanox1972 said:
Buy Chinese version with global rom. It raises price just about 35 to 50 dollars.
My suggestion
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But thats the problem I want to avoid. I want to buy the chinese version without having to pay for the global rom so that i can install the global rom myself.

I will save you some trouble. I made the mistake of buying the Chinese version because I assumed the bootloader could be unlocked and the phone could be flashed. The answer to your question is, "no - you cannot root or flash the Mate 20 X as at this time".
Huawei has locked all bootloaders for all their devices and are no longer offering unlock codes. I have been unsuccessful in unlocking my EVR-AL00.
There are a few threads in this forum and there are developers looking for a workaround but there are none at this time.

I wanted to post a quick follow-up on my previous post. The Mate 20 X Chinese version is the first non-root phone I have owned in more than 10+ years. I will say, unlike my Samsung and OnePlus phones I have not found a need for root beyond changing the default launcher. The phone is customized so you can manage DPI settings (in and outside developer mode), auto launch/keep apps running in the background and even includes a good equalizer. If you have any specific questions about the Chinese model of the EVR-AL00 then feel free to PM me. I'm happy to try answering questions.

dogatemycomputer said:
I. The answer to your question is, "no - you cannot root or flash the Mate 20 X as at this time".
Huawei has locked all bootloaders for all their devices and are no longer offering unlock codes. I have been unsuccessful in unlocking my EVR-AL00.
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Hi dogatemycomputer,
Appreciate the heads up. But regarding rooting the mate 20x, there are threads here that show that you can root it and flash twrp. Am I missing something?
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Yes.
Regarding XDA’s stance on Huawei’s decision to stop bootloader unlocking
Back in April, Huawei’s form to request a bootloader unlock code mysteriously disappeared. Late May, the form returned but with a warning that the service would no longer work after 60 days. As promised, Huawei’s form is no longer available, meaning it’s no longer possible to unlock the bootloader of Huawei or Honor devices. This has obviously been disappointing to many users on our forums, but it’s been especially disappointing for us, the XDA Portal team.
https://www.xda-developers.com/xda-huawei-decision-stop-bootloader-unlocking/amp/
Basically you could unlock the bootloader until May when Huewei decided you could no longer.

deloj said:
Hi dogatemycomputer,
Appreciate the heads up. But regarding rooting the mate 20x, there are threads here that show that you can root it and flash twrp. Am I missing something?
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If you truly had read and understood threads about this, you'd know that unlocking the bootloader is no longer possible. Huawei shut this down, unfortunately.
I researched this before purchasing, as I too wanted the least expensive version which allowed changing the default launcher. The only solution at this point is a new L29, or a used AL00 that has root. Shame that if we want to change the launcher we're limited to the 6/128 version.

joarce said:
If you truly had read and understood threads about this, you'd know that unlocking the bootloader is no longer possible. Huawei shut this down, unfortunately.
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Well i didnt. Sue me.
I researched this before purchasing, as I too wanted the least expensive version which allowed changing the default launcher. The only solution at this point is a new L29, or a used AL00 that has root. Shame that if we want to change the launcher we're limited to the 6/128 version.
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So whats the difference between the L29 and AL00 for someone to use in USA? And did you by chance install Emui 10 beta? If so let me know what you think of it.
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deloj said:
So whats the difference between the L29 and AL00 for someone to use in USA? And did you by chance install Emui 10 beta? If so let me know what you think of it.
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1. Broken Google Location History & Sharing
2. No access to EMUI 10 beta

I use the Chinese version and there are some minor differences between the Global and Chinese version but the Chinese version has worked well for me.
Some Google services do not work. The two I have found are OK GOOGLE (always listening) and location sharing via Google Maps.
Outside of these 2 limitations I have not found a difference between the stock Chinese and Global versions. I have been very happy with my Mate 20 X and I have not found a reason to root the phone.

dogatemycomputer said:
I use the Chinese version and there are some minor differences between the Global and Chinese version but the Chinese version has worked well for me.
Some Google services do not work. The two I have found are OK GOOGLE (always listening) and location sharing via Google Maps.
Outside of these 2 limitations I have not found a difference between the stock Chinese and Global versions. I have been very happy with my Mate 20 X and I have not found a reason to root the phone.
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Thanks for your input. I think rooting may be overrated unless you install roms. But even then most roms have issues which convinces me personally to stick with stock.
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I have no issues with Ok Google or location sharing via Google Maps. My AL00 is on Emui 10.0 & works perfectly, i’m in Europe btw. Of course, the big difference is when factory restoring must install manually the google apps like Play Store, Maps, Google Photos, Chrome, and so on. Otherwise i see no difference between global and chinese version.

solution chinese to global rom
for all those looking for solution to change firmware from Chinese to global, search on Facebook for ministryofsolutions. he can donthe job at minimum costs. had mine changed today, very happy.

I also can.

oslo83 said:
I also can.
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Can you change my Huawei mate Xs from Chinese to global? I'd pay you if you can do it

Question I bought Chinese version of IQOO9 and want to switch to Funtouch OS

HI friends, I have made a mistake buying iqoo9 from Aliexpress without reading the OS description. I read somewhere that vivo is supposed to be offering the option for owners to switch to funtouch is that true will I be able to do that or was that just a rumor?
Thanks in advance

Hi guys,
same situation for me. I have bought the IQOO 9 pro PD2172A and I would try to flash PD2172F ROM but I don't want to brick my phone.
I hope there is someone expert who can help.
Thank you

Same situation for me!

Bad news guys I contacted Vivo. Switching is not possible as the Chinese version is made for Chinese audience and won't let you flash funtouch. At this point all I can hope for is to be at least able to access USB debugging and remove vivos bloatware.

moe990 said:
Bad news guys I contacted Vivo. Switching is not possible as the Chinese version is made for Chinese audience and won't let you flash funtouch. At this point all I can hope for is to be at least able to access USB debugging and remove vivos bloatware.
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Hi mate, can you post us the link please? I would try to convince them to give us the possibility to switch to Global rom. At the end we have spent a lot of money for this flagship and if they don't want to lose customers in the future, they should make us happy in someway.

So there's no single way for us now to be able to flash something different onto it? Nobody tried?

the main problem is to find the original ROM so in case of problems you can revert back.

Hi there,
I've got 9 Pro version and I am interested too. is it possible to unlock bootloader? Developer options are very limited - most of functions are grayed.

PanNet said:
Hi there,
I've got 9 Pro version and I am interested too. is it possible to unlock bootloader? Developer options are very limited - most of functions are grayed.
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Unfortunately you can't. They won't even let you use root account to use adb debugging mode to remove their crap bloatware. Unfortunate that an incredible phone like this with amazing specs is locked. I would be happy if they let me at least use adb

Do you think it's possibile at least to flash the Global version over the China version?

warrio said:
Do you think it's possibile at least to flash the Global version over the China version?
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No the Chinese phone are branded with different model code even if we assume you manage to get to bootloader which they already have locked and when I asked them they said no. We don't allow bootloader access for phones made for Chinese markets

Traying to find the correct stock software to the Chinese version of Iqoo 9 Pro I found instead software to F model not A. I didn't know the F model does exist at all. Recently Vivo released this model (9 Pro) to India market but I am not convinced it is V2172F. Possibly this software could be downloaded to ours 9 Proses after bootloader unlocked. Am I right?
Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F Firmware Flash File (Stock ROM Guide)
If you're a Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F user and looking for the official Stock Firmware to download, you can follow this full guide below. Here you can check
www.getdroidtips.com
Regards'

PanNet said:
Traying to find the correct stock software to the Chinese version of Iqoo 9 Pro I found instead software to F model not A. I didn't know the F model does exist at all. Recently Vivo released this model (9 Pro) to India market but I am not convinced it is V2172F. Possibly this software could be downloaded to ours 9 Proses after bootloader unlocked. Am I right?
Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F Firmware Flash File (Stock ROM Guide)
If you're a Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F user and looking for the official Stock Firmware to download, you can follow this full guide below. Here you can check
www.getdroidtips.com
Regards'
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I don't know about the Indian version I looked for the model number but don't seem to find it. Either way there is no point of that. I already tried to do extract the boot file and attached it to magisk here is the catch you can't run that without bootloader unlocked

If you looking for chiness file, you may find on PAID website, such as ROMDevelopers ETC

Quick update I managed to remove a lot of vivos bloatware, not all but most of them using adb appcontrol just wanted to leave this here in case someone may find use of this info

Hi Moe990
I am doing the same and building a list of what is safe to remove.
A few weeks ago I removed an APP that disabled my NFC (Google Pay) - I had to factory reset my phone
Have you managed to remove :
- Music and Video players
- Phone / SMS / Contact APP
Thanks

Nah not everything is removable. But I'm glad with what I removed so far

I noticed I cannot google back up my phone. its greyed out ... so annyoing

Hello I'm new member who also buy Chinese version I very like this smart phone.
I found on the internet this method https://vivogeek.com/root-vivo-iqoo-9-pro/
but I don't have usb c to normal usb to try....
maybe somebody who can connect original cabel will check this method...

IguanaX said:
Hello I'm new member who also buy Chinese version I very like this smart phone.
I found on the internet this method https://vivogeek.com/root-vivo-iqoo-9-pro/
but I don't have usb c to normal usb to try....
maybe somebody who can connect original cabel will check this method...
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If something looks so easy it cannot be true. This metod simply does not work.

Samsung S20+ Missing Bootloader

Hello
I just got an S20+. I want to install Graphene or whatever, I want to at least be able to remove google and other crap. I have read it is not possible on the snapdragon models in the US, but most of those posts are old from 2020... I have also read it is possible. I have read there is a paid service that can do it. Can any pros tell me what the deal is, because nothing ive tried works and Im trying to decide to keep the phone or just send it back at this point. If I have to use a paid service that wants $75 then I'm better off getting a more expensive phone and not paying...
My old phone took a bath and I had to wait several days for this POS to arrive so any help would be appreciated.

troy00 said:
What is your baseband version?
If I recall correctly, you must be on v1 bootloader (pre Mar 2021 security update) in order to be able to unlock.
See this thread on how to unlock the bootloader (paid service):
[Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices
This thread is @svetius approved Important notice: Do not update to April 2023 security update (XXXXXXXXXXWCX) or later. Examples: G998USQS6EWCA, N986USQU4HWD1. Samsung has patched the bootloader unlock again on those updates. NOTE: The OneUI...
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Have a look at the above. This may provide you with some guidance.

no OEM Unlock toggle in dev options
as stated in the title on my s20 plus (SM-G968W) there is no toggle for OEM Unlock, its been a long time since ive tried to root and from what ive been able to pick up from googling is it may not be supported for my country or cpu manufacturer...
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