No IMEI, bootloader locked, no root, no sim working - Huawei Ascend G7 Questions & Answers

Hi,
I have an EU G7 L01, followed this guy's tutorial (http://ministryofsolutions.com/2016...ade-marshmallow-europe-asia.html#comment-2438) to update to marshmallow, replacing the "oeminfo" file with a turkish version, to trick the phone into updating. The new file had no IMEI in it, and after the update I was left with a locked bootloader, no root and no way to replace that file with my backup, to make the phone accept the sim card. From what I see, I'm either left with a small tablet or I have to replace the motherboard to make it work again.
Any other ideas would be appreciated.

swangoose said:
Hi,
I have an EU G7 L01, followed this guy's tutorial (http://ministryofsolutions.com/2016...ade-marshmallow-europe-asia.html#comment-2438) to update to marshmallow, replacing the "oeminfo" file with a turkish version, to trick the phone into updating. The new file had no IMEI in it, and after the update I was left with a locked bootloader, no root and no way to replace that file with my backup, to make the phone accept the sim card. From what I see, I'm either left with a small tablet or I have to replace the motherboard to make it work again.
Any other ideas would be appreciated.
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To get your device to its original state, you need to downgrade to B340 of the Turkish firmware: http://download-c.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=74865&version=273720&siteCode=tr
Do a forced update with B340, root the device using Kingroot, replace your original oeminfo file, then install the official EU firmware.
If you really want to use marshmallow, then the only way will be to pay for your bootloader to be unlocked. On the source post, it clearly states that there was a problem with unlocking the bootloader, and HCU Client should be used to unlock it. The problem with that guide is that the bootloader unlock code only works a certain amount of tries before it becomes unusable, and the only way to replace your original oeminfo file is to have root, which is only possible on marshmallow with an unlocked bootloader.
I would suggest you let the guy who wrote the article know about your issue. Regardless of whether he stated that it is done at your own risk, he either needs to amend his article to that of the source, or remove it completely, as many people will not be able to pay $5 to get the bootloader unlock code.
Good luck!

miz_pimp said:
To get your device to its original state, you need to downgrade to B340 of the Turkish firmware: http://download-c.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=74865&version=273720&siteCode=tr
Do a forced update with B340, root the device using Kingroot, replace your original oeminfo file, then install the official EU firmware.
If you really want to use marshmallow, then the only way will be to pay for your bootloader to be unlocked. On the source post, it clearly states that there was a problem with unlocking the bootloader, and HCU Client should be used to unlock it. The problem with that guide is that the bootloader unlock code only works a certain amount of tries before it becomes unusable, and the only way to replace your original oeminfo file is to have root, which is only possible on marshmallow with an unlocked bootloader.
I would suggest you let the guy who wrote the article know about your issue. Regardless of whether he stated that it is done at your own risk, he either needs to amend his article to that of the source, or remove it completely, as many people will not be able to pay $5 to get the bootloader unlock code.
Good luck!
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So, are you saying that I will be able to root without unlocked bootloader?
Thx!

swangoose said:
So, are you saying that I will be able to root without unlocked bootloader?
Thx!
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Only when downgrading back to the Turkish B340 Lollipop, using Kingroot.

miz_pimp said:
Only when downgrading back to the Turkish B340 Lollipop, using Kingroot.
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Yey, my IMEI is back, thx a lot!

You're welcome! Glad I could help! ☺

Related

[TOOL] One-Click bootloader unlock (no root required)

I've made simplier way to unlock the bootloader of ZE551ML/ZE550ML.
Update! Version 2.
Now it's not required to flash/downgrade droidboot.img. But you still need to flash one of compatible ROM.
Currently compatible versions are:
For ZE551ML: v2.19.40.18, v2.19.40.20, v2.19.40.22 and future newer versions unless opposite mentioned.
For ZE550ML: v2.19.40.12, v2.19.40.13, v2.19.40.23 and future newer versions unless opposite mentioned.
For example, you can flash full ROM v2.19.40.22 and then use unlocker v2.
Just unzip everything from attached archive and then start unlock_one_click_v2.bat
If you've enable USB debugging then phone will automatically reboot to bootloader and will unlock the bootloader. If you didn't enable USB debugging, then you need to reboot to bootloader manually (Turn the phone off and disconnect USB, then press Power+VolumeUp keys at the same time and keep it pressed till you see ASUS logo, then you may connect USB cable).
Either way, unlock_one_click_v2.bat will proceed to unlock in fully automated way.
If initial boot splash screen become inverted, then bootloader has been unlocked!
If you don't like white boot screen, then you can flash original black one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zen...-black-white-splashscreen-twrp-flash-t3141945
Originally, it's developed for WW firmware but should work on any region.
Works on CN firmware. Confirmed by @corrsea
Based on unlock method discovered by @shakalaca
Based on fastboot hack by @social-design-concepts
Version 1 (old)
To use this version, you need to flash ROM not older than v2.19.40.18 for ZE551ML, and v2.19.40.12 for ZE550ML. And then downgrade (if required) droidboot to compatible droidboot.img
Code:
fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img
For ZE551ML, known compatible droidboot.img versions are 2.19.40.18, 2.19.40.20.
For ZE550ML, known compatible droidboot.img versions are 2.19.40.12.
Important note for Stock ROM lovers:
Although, unlocker v2 works with v2.19.40.22, there is no warranty, it will continue to work on future versions. It is up to ASUS decision. Unlocking process still requires several files from /system partition including special version of if.bin (/system/etc/firmware/if.bin). These files are still supplied with v2.19.40.22, but in the future they can be removed by ASUS together with disable of downgrade ability for if.bin.
So, if you will flash future stock ROM through official update procedure (which includes bootloader update - from ifwi.zip) then you may loose unlocked bootloader! And of course, ASUS may completely block unlocking procedure (at least unofficial way).
So, if unlocked bootloader is important for you, then
1) unlock it ASAP while current firmware allows.
2) don't use official updates. You need to remove all lines from update script containing ifwi.zip references and then flash through TWRP (you need to remove lines checking recovery version as well).
thank you very much for making this way easier, hope it will help many people, good job bro
@sorg, thanks for the tool. One ques. Will it wipe off the data? And does it keeps OTA taking ability or will it break off? If it breaks, what can be done to get it back?
itskapil said:
@sorg, thanks for the tool. One ques. Will it wipe off the data? And does it keeps OTA taking ability or will it break off? If it breaks, what can be done to get it back?
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you will continue receiving OTA update.
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sorg said:
Important note for Stock ROM lovers:
Although, unlocker v2 works with v2.19.40.22, there is no warranty, it will continue to work on future versions. It is up to ASUS decision. Unlocking process still requires several files from /system partition including special version of if.bin (/system/etc/firmware/if.bin). These files are still supplied with v2.19.40.22, but in the future they can be removed by ASUS together with disable of downgrade ability for if.bin.
So, if you will flash future stock ROM through official update procedure (which includes bootloader update - from ifwi.zip) then you may loose unlocked bootloader! And of course, ASUS may completely block unlocking procedure (at least unofficial way).
So, if unlocked bootloader is important for you, then
1) unlock it ASAP while current firmware allows.
2) don't use official updates. You need to remove all lines from update script containing ifwi.zip references and then flash through TWRP (you need to remove lines checking recovery version as well).
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Hi
Is there anyway other than installing a third-party recovery to verify if the boot-loader is unlocked or locked ?
will it void warranty of the phone.
If you unlock the bootloader it will void the warranty, as there's no way currently to lock the bootloader again.
Hi
Is there anyway other than installing a third-party recovery to verify if the boot-loader is unlocked or locked ?
will it void warranty of the phone.
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Are there news for the ZE500CL version?
I currently have .22 via OTA, so I can just proceed with unlocking the bootloader without any issues? because in the other thread, they are still saying there is no way to unlock bootloader without downgrading to .20 or .18.. TIA!
jarjarbingie said:
I currently have .22 via OTA, so I can just proceed with unlocking the bootloader without any issues? because in the other thread, they are still saying there is no way to unlock bootloader without downgrading to .20 or .18.. TIA!
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can you read what i've wrote in first post?
For example, you can flash full ROM v2.19.40.22 and then use unlocker v2.
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man, a simple "yes" would have been easier to type and more polite.. of course, I've read it, same with all the threads here.. that's why I've seen a conflicting statement in the bootloader thread, hence the attempt to "clarify".. not everyone here is as good as you are.. thanks anyway..
great tool ! thanks
So im on v2.19.40.22 and ran Version 2
Phone rebooted went into stock recovery but it did nothing on there. The prompt on the PC said it was unlocked.
I manually rebooted my phone and the splashed looked the same.
Did i do something wrong?
Am i unlocked?
Can i verify if it's unlocked?
Thank You for you help.
Major
sorg said:
Now it's not required to flash/downgrade droidboot.img. But you still need to flash ROM not older than v2.19.40.18 for ZE551ML, and v2.19.40.12 for ZE550ML.
For example, you can flash full ROM v2.19.40.22 and then use unlocker v2.
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Hello,
I am a little confused by these 2 lines.
The first line says:
But you still need to flash ROM not older than v2.19.40.18 for ZE551ML, and v2.19.40.12 for ZE550ML.
The second line says:
For example, you can flash full ROM v2.19.40.22 and then use unlocker v2.
So do I need a ROM no older than 2.19.40.18 or does 2.19.40.22 works fine?. As far as I know. 2.19.40.22 is older than 2.19.40.18.
Please clarify for me.
Thanks
Jeannette
V1 for anything under x.20
V2 for x.22
I think this is what it means but i may be wrong. Flash at your own risks
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA Free mobile app
.18 is older than .22 I believe..
jeanne8fr said:
Hello,
I am a little confused by these 2 lines.
The first line says:
But you still need to flash ROM not older than v2.19.40.18 for ZE551ML, and v2.19.40.12 for ZE550ML.
The second line says:
For example, you can flash full ROM v2.19.40.22 and then use unlocker v2.
So do I need a ROM no older than 2.19.40.18 or does 2.19.40.22 works fine?. As far as I know. 2.19.40.22 is older than 2.19.40.18.
Please clarify for me.
Thanks
Jeannette
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jarjarbingie said:
.18 is older than .22 I believe..
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Which makes it even more confusing.
Why don't you say which rom we can use instead of which we cannot.
jeanne8fr said:
Which makes it even more confusing.
Why don't you say which rom we can use instead of which we cannot.
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Because I've made unlocker not for one specific ROM version, but for any existing starting from .18 and newer.
.18 is older than .22, where is confusing?
I understand, that we live in time of smart phones and stupid people, but try to be on par with your phone at least. I've tried my best to explain in the OP what ROM versions you can use. I've made some bold text, some red text to take some attention. I've wrote example especially for .22 version! If it doesn't help, then i don't know what else can i do. How .18 cannot be obviously older than .22?
I've updated the OP, wrote compatible (as of today) versions. If even this is not clear enough, then i give up.
Awesome Work Mate. U ROCK!!!

How to erase root trace?

Hello everyone, I'm beginner in android. I want to know if I rooted my phone and wanted to remove it using SuperSU or KingRoot will it keep a trace or log that I rooted my phone? And if Yes, how to erase this log permanently?
My device is Huawei P8 Lite (ALE-L21) Marshmallow 6.0
AmirGTX said:
Hello everyone, I'm beginner in android. I want to know if I rooted my phone and wanted to remove it using SuperSU or KingRoot will it keep a trace or log that I rooted my phone? And if Yes, how to erase this log permanently?
My device is Huawei P8 Lite (ALE-L21) Marshmallow 6.0
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Flash your official firmware again. Either via fastboot or through sdcard upgrade. This will unroot your phone only. But as your bootloader is now unlocked. It shows that your phone's software is tampered. Even if you try to lock the bootloader again it will say relocked not locked. Hope you understand this
AmirGTX said:
Hello everyone, I'm beginner in android. I want to know if I rooted my phone and wanted to remove it using SuperSU or KingRoot will it keep a trace or log that I rooted my phone? And if Yes, how to erase this log permanently?
My device is Huawei P8 Lite (ALE-L21) Marshmallow 6.0
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To be more clear. You can't.
Suleiman01 said:
Flash your official firmware again. Either via fastboot or through sdcard upgrade. This will unroot your phone only. But as your bootloader is now unlocked. It shows that your phone's software is tampered. Even if you try to lock the bootloader again it will say relocked not locked. Hope you understand this
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I have the UPDATE.APP should I flash it? And after flashing it the won't be any trace that I rooted my phone?
Sheldd said:
To be more clear. You can't.
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Can't remove the log which it says that I rooted my phone?
AmirGTX said:
I have the UPDATE.APP should I flash it? And after flashing it the won't be any trace that I rooted my phone?
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After flashing update.app you will lose root but you still can't reclaim warranty (even if you delete all logs/traces). Read this page.
Suleiman01 said:
After flashing update.app you will lose root but you still can't reclaim warranty (even if you delete all logs/traces). Read this page.
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So there isn't any method to remove root trace / logs right? There isn't even a trick to remove it?
AmirGTX said:
So there isn't any method to remove root trace / logs right? There isn't even a trick to remove it?
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What type of root you have. System or systemless.
Traces of systemless root is easy to remove. Just hard reset your phone.
Source https://www.google.com.pk/amp/www.h...hy-is-it-better/amp/?client=ms-android-huawei
Suleiman01 said:
What type of root you have. System or systemless.
Traces of systemless root is easy to remove. Just hard reset your phone.
Source https://www.google.com.pk/amp/www.h...hy-is-it-better/amp/?client=ms-android-huawei
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I didn't rooted my phone right now, can you give me a method to root my phone and remove it without leaving any trace or logs?
AmirGTX said:
I didn't rooted my phone right now, can you give me a method to root my phone and remove it without leaving any trace or logs?
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I followed this guide to root my phone.
https://goo.gl/THborq
For unrooting either flash boot.img or factory reset your phone.
Suleiman01 said:
I followed this guide to root my phone.
https://goo.gl/THborq
For unrooting either flash boot.img or factory reset your phone.
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But where is boot.IMG and how can I flash it. And if I flashed / Reset my phone will this keep any logs or even trace that I had rooted my phone ?
AmirGTX said:
But where is boot.IMG and how can I flash it. And if I flashed / Reset my phone will this keep any logs or even trace that I had rooted my phone ?
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Yes it will erase the records. But to root the phone you need to unlock the phone's bootloader which will void your warranty and there is no going back from it. So choose wisely. Rooting isn't the only thing that will void your warranty. Unlocking the bootloader also can. By unlocking the bootloader even though you don't root phone your warranty is void.
Suleiman01 said:
Yes it will erase the records. But to root the phone you need to unlock the phone's bootloader which will void your warranty and there is no going back from it. So choose wisely. Rooting isn't the only thing that will void your warranty. Unlocking the bootloader also can. By unlocking the bootloader even though you don't root phone your warranty is void.
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I asked a friend and he told me that you can flash UPDATE.APP and it'll remove the root but I won't receive the update If the company send, is this is right?
AmirGTX said:
I asked a friend and he told me that you can flash UPDATE.APP and it'll remove the root but I won't receive the update If the company send, is this is right?
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Yes. Absolutely right but Huawei did not send update for this phone. Even though my phone was untouched(not rooted&factory locked). So even then I had to flash update.app manually (which isn't hard at all) . Also Huawei isn't releasing p8 lite update anytime soon. So it is safe to root.
Suleiman01 said:
Yes. Absolutely right but Huawei did not send update for this phone. Even though my phone was untouched(not rooted&factory locked). So even then I had to flash update.app manually (which isn't hard at all) . Also Huawei isn't releasing p8 lite update anytime soon. So it is safe to root.
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I'm worry about later. Now I want to know how to unroot my phone and back it to it status before rooting it (NO any trace or logs that I rooted) if I flashed the UPDATE.APP will it back to it status before rooting it and will receive updates again? If not can you tell me a method to unroot it and back it to it status before rooting it (with NO trace or logs that I rooted) ?
AmirGTX said:
I'm worry about later. Now I want to know how to unroot my phone and back it to it status before rooting it (NO any trace or logs that I rooted) if I flashed the UPDATE.APP will it back to it status before rooting it and will receive updates again? If not can you tell me a method to unroot it and back it to it status before rooting it (with NO trace or logs that I rooted) ?
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I already answered to your question.
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Suleiman01 said:
I already answered to your question.
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Short answer even if you you erase root traces you still won't receive update (ota) because of unlocked bootloader. I guess your didn't read the unlocking agreement that I mentioned earlier.
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YOU CAN'T ROOT WITHOUT UNLOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER.
Suleiman01 said:
YOU CAN ROOT WITHOUT UNLOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER.
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How? What I know now that if I rooted my phone and unrooted it, it won't be able to receive any updates again. What want I know that if there is a method to full unroot my phone to back it able to receive the updates again.
AmirGTX said:
How? What I know now that if I rooted my phone and unrooted it, it won't be able to receive any updates again. What want I know that if there is a method to full unroot my phone to back it able to receive the updates again.
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Sh*t there is a typo (damn auto correct) I am sorry my bad. You can't root your phone without unlocking bootloader. By flash update.app you can fully unroot but bootloader can't be locked again.
Suleiman01 said:
Sh*t there is a typo (damn auto correct) I am sorry my bad. You can't root your phone without unlocking bootloader. By flash update.app you can fully unroot but bootloader can't be locked again.
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That's I wanted to know, a lot of thanks for you. But how about if I flashed an unrooted ROMs, is there is any issue / damage for my phone? And from where can I get trusted unrooted ROMs for my phone?
AmirGTX said:
That's I wanted to know, a lot of thanks for you. But how about if I flashed an unrooted ROMs, is there is any issue / damage for my phone? And from where can I get trusted unrooted ROMs for my phone?
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You mean official firmware? I would recommend you to stick to the official firmware. It has least bugs. You can download it from here assuming your phone is from middle East. https://goo.gl/8KQo5e
Just press thanks/thumbs up button:good:

A2017G (6.0.1) B08 - Root without Unlocking possible?

Hi there,
I found there is a thread describing how to root the US/Chinese model without unlocking the bootloader -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
However it mentions that this'll brick the European model because of the included TWRP version and unfortunately I'm on a ZTE A2017GV1.0.0B08 (Android 6.0.1, Kernel 3.18.20).
Is there any news if this can be done now with the international variant -
I'm not interested in a custom ROM or updating Android, I'm happy at the moment with the 6.0.1 version I have, but really would like root for xposed framework, Titanium, Tasker ...
Is there a different TWRP version that can be used or is it not working due to the ZTE's signature key used?
Alternatively is there a way for the A2017G to re-lock the bootloader that's 100% working/safe, if you don't apply a custom ROM?
Thanks a lot for your help!
The answer you will find here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3441204
This is the way I did it with my first A7
sent from zte axon 7 with tapatalk
Hi.
It didn't really answer the question : Is unlocking necessary to root, or can we root without unlocking ?
Every tutorials founds all follows the same paths : Unlock first, then root. But why ? is there a reason for that, or is it just a "since i'm rooting, let's unlock it while i'm at it" thing ?
(edit : Sorry 4 my english ... i hope i've been clear enough)
marcus.linkenbach said:
The answer you will find here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3441204
This is the way I did it with my first A7
sent from zte axon 7 with tapatalk
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Hallo Marcus
Danke fuer die Antwort -
Maybe I didn't fully comprehend the thread - I was under the impression that it bricked some A2017G, while not others and didn't want to take the risk.
Reading through the instructions - which of these steps did you take (and in what order)?
I read it that you do not need to flash TWRP? So can I just root the phone without bricking it and all is good as long as I stay with my 6.0.1 B08 version?
I understand the instructions as
- boot into edl
- install Qualcomm driver
- run axon7root to already root the device (backup seems to be done in the next step?! according to instructions).
However there is no axon7root version for the A2017G (B08) as it was removed due to TWRP?!
All I can find is the axon7backup tool (would you actually do this before you run the axon7root the first time?)
If you run the axon7root, did you do 'axon7root.exe -p 4 -b'
so that it only flashes the boot.img (not TWRP recovery) and therefore this is safe?
Sorry for the long essay, help is really appreciated!
Hey, sorry for the delay.
I am quite busy. I really don't know the procedere anymore. It is a long time ago. But if you would give me some time, I will have a look on it and will let you know. But why won't you unlock your bootloader? Without unlocking not everything runs as it should with unlocked BL.
OK. I will let you know.
Marcus
Sn8K said:
Hi.
It didn't really answer the question : Is unlocking necessary to root, or can we root without unlocking ?
Every tutorials founds all follows the same paths : Unlock first, then root. But why ? is there a reason for that, or is it just a "since i'm rooting, let's unlock it while i'm at it" thing ?
(edit : Sorry 4 my english ... i hope i've been clear enough)
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Theoretically, yes, you can root w/o unlocking the bootloader. This is how things are done typically with certain manufacturers (LG, Samsung) that rarely offer BL unlocking. To be able to flash TWRP on a locked BL is even more difficult, as it would require a BL-level exploit. The reason that's not an option here is the ability to unlock, which precludes such development.
Hi Marcus,
Thanks a lot, that would be really great.
Regarding Bootloader unlock - I didn't buy the phone in the EU, hence my warranty would be void if I unlock it. And my warranty even comes with screen replacement (not that I ever cracked a screen, but there's always a first).
I have to admit that I'm tempted by Lineage OS, but for now (as I just bought the phone) - if there's a reasonably safe way to root without unlock, I'd prefer to just root and then maybe in a year's time or so switch to Lineage OS...
For now I managed to have my phone recognized as QUSB_BULK and I can boot into edl.
I was trying to use the axon7toolkit (1.1.1), but for whatever reason I cannot use it in commandline mode (maybe as there seem to be different versions, or maybe cause I am on Win7 32bit, no idea).
Any help would be really great!
Hi jeboo, Hi Sn8k,
Hope above explained my motivation, regarding root without unlocking - there's a thread about this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
HOWEVER there are two problems:
1) The bootloader can stay locked as it's using a signed version of TWRP, which can brick your device (A2017G)
2) The linked axon7root.exe is not for my device (A2017G B08).
Having said that, some users have been successful with rooting this version, so there seems to be a way, if you get the steps right.
Whoooo? said:
Hi Marcus,
Thanks a lot, that would be really great.
Regarding Bootloader unlock - I didn't buy the phone in the EU, hence my warranty would be void if I unlock it. And my warranty even comes with screen replacement (not that I ever cracked a screen, but there's always a first).
I have to admit that I'm tempted by Lineage OS, but for now (as I just bought the phone) - if there's a reasonably safe way to root without unlock, I'd prefer to just root and then maybe in a year's time or so switch to Lineage OS...
For now I managed to have my phone recognized as QUSB_BULK and I can boot into edl.
I was trying to use the axon7toolkit (1.1.1), but for whatever reason I cannot use it in commandline mode (maybe as there seem to be different versions, or maybe cause I am on Win7 32bit, no idea).
Any help would be really great!
Hi jeboo, Hi Sn8k,
Hope above explained my motivation, regarding root without unlocking - there's a thread about this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
HOWEVER there are two problems:
1) The bootloader can stay locked as it's using a signed version of TWRP, which can brick your device (A2017G)
2) The linked axon7root.exe is not for my device (A2017G B08).
Having said that, some users have been successful with rooting this version, so there seems to be a way, if you get the steps right.
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Did you figured out a method to root the A2017G without unlocking?
I just got mine and need root for transferring all the apps from my old Nubia Z7....
Thx.
catadoxy said:
Did you figured out a method to root the A2017G without unlocking?
I just got mine and need root for transferring all the apps from my old Nubia Z7....
Thx.
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You can't. Don't even try it if you don't want to face DFU...
Just use the same app that the phone comes with, I think it's WeShare or something like that. It should let you transfer all of your crap via a LAN wifi transmission (If you use a 5GHz hotspot it'll be fast as heck).
Or just unlock the phone. But don't relock it if you do, because you can make a huge mess

Bootloader unlock without unlock code from Huawei

Is it possible to unlock the bootloader without the unlock code coming from Huawei itself?
I want to unlock the bootloader. Many pages on the web (and on this forum as well) say I need to get the unlock code from huawei, but... it seems that huawei is not collaborative any more: Honor/Huawei’s bootloader unlock page disappears with no explanation
Can I work it out without the code?
Actually, what I really want to do is...
Actually, what I really want to do is...: install a different firmware.
I'm a real noob in the world of modding & custom rom.
As far as I understand, unlocking bootloader is required in order to install a different ROM: is it right? or can I install it somehow even with bootloader locked? Also, can I root the P8 without unlocking the bootloader?
My P8 is on the latest firmware I recently received OTR from Huawei: GRA-L09C02B405. The phone is starting to have some problems: hight battery drenage, UI freezing and rebooting from time to time.
I'd like to install a previous version of Huawei official firmware, or different a custom ROM (I read about some of them in this forum: any suggestion?). But as far a I understand, unlocking bootloader is required, and it seems that without the code from Huawei I'm blocked
Ik zit met de zelfde vraag, ook mijn P8 kan ik niet unlocken website van Huawei met deze optie is verdwenen.
I have the same question, also my P8 I can't unlock Huawei's website with this option is gone.
You now have to contact Huawei and request it, providing IMEI, SN, Product Code, Model, and reason why you wish to unlock it.
Here is a link to contact the UK (most people say this is more successful than others) :- https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/contact-us/
Thanks @Sparkrite, I will try that way.
Can you help me also with my second post in this thread? I mean, do I have to unlock the bootloader in order to flash a custom rom and / or to root the phone?
ModNoob33 said:
Thanks @Sparkrite, I will try that way.
Can you help me also with my second post in this thread? I mean, do I have to unlock the bootloader in order to flash a custom rom and / or to root the phone?
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For both, yes, you need to unlock your phone. For rooting, you have to flash a new boot.img, and for a custom ROM you have to flash the system.img too.
Without the unlocked bootloader you are unable to flash the images /partitions
ModNoob33 said:
Thanks @Sparkrite, I will try that way.
Can you help me also with my second post in this thread? I mean, do I have to unlock the bootloader in order to flash a custom rom and / or to root the phone?
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For both NO, however it tends to be a bit easier if the bootloader is unlocked. Some third party rooting apps may or may not work, depending on what version OS you have installed, without changing the recovery partition.
However it is usually easier to root by flashing with TWRP etc. which necessitates an unlocked bootloader to allow you to flash the said recovery.img and then flashing SU.zip for example.
The same goes for flashing a system.img ( does not need an unlocked bootloader ) eg. use fastboot mode and an ADB shell or even DLOAD if it has the correct signatures. The caveat is that most if not all custom ROMs use a proprietary boot.img so an unlocked BL will be required in this case.
Hope that clears it up for you.
Sparkrite said:
For both NO, however it tends to be a bit easier if the bootloader is unlocked. Some third party rooting apps may or may not work, depending on what version OS you have installed, without changing the recovery partition.
However it is usually easier to root by flashing with TWRP etc. which necessitates an unlocked bootloader to allow you to flash the said recovery.img and then flashing SU.zip for example.
The same goes for flashing a system.img ( does not need an unlocked bootloader ) eg. use fastboot mode and an ADB shell or even DLOAD if it has the correct signatures. The caveat is that most if not all custom ROMs use a proprietary boot.img so an unlocked BL will be required in this case.
Hope that clears it up for you.
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Isn't it? Oh, damn, all time I thought it necessary to do this. Sorry
Sparkrite said:
For both NO, however it tends to be a bit easier if the bootloader is unlocked. Some third party rooting apps may or may not work, depending on what version OS you have installed, without changing the recovery partition.
However it is usually easier to root by flashing with TWRP etc. which necessitates an unlocked bootloader to allow you to flash the said recovery.img and then flashing SU.zip for example.
The same goes for flashing a system.img ( does not need an unlocked bootloader ) eg. use fastboot mode and an ADB shell or even DLOAD if it has the correct signatures. The caveat is that most if not all custom ROMs use a proprietary boot.img so an unlocked BL will be required in this case.
Hope that clears it up for you.
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I asked Huawei for the code, now I'm waiting for reply.
So, if I understand correctly, even without unlocking bootloader I should be able to flash a previous version of an official firmware, ain't it? I can consider that option if I don't get the code from Huawei
Thanks a lot, you are being really helpful
Bootloader unlocking is not needed for upgrading official firmware, unfortunately, normally it is a completely different matter when trying to downgrade .
Sparkrite said:
Bootloader unlocking is not needed for upgrading official firmware, unfortunately, normally it is a completely different matter when trying to downgrade .
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So, it seems that I really need Huawei help to do something more or less useful for me. They made something such a "unhackable" phone which can be hacked only with their support. And more or less every other vendor I assume.
Quite weird I think.
AFAIK Huawei are/were the only vendors that made it so easy to unlock the BL, esp. when their code generator was online.
Have you heard back from them yet, some people report getting the code within 12 hours ?
Sparkrite said:
AFAIK Huawei are/were the only vendors that made it so easy to unlock the BL, esp. when their code generator was online.
Have you heard back from them yet, some people report getting the code within 12 hours ?
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I got a first mail the day after I wrote, with them asking to add the reason for the code request.
This morning I answered them them that I wanted to play with root rights & custom rom, and that I was aware of the risks implied.
now (6 hours later) they sent me the code.
Quite a good support I'd say
ModNoob33 said:
I got a first mail the day after I wrote, with them asking to add the reason for the code request.
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Yes indeed, the reason why, as I said in my first post, wonder why they're interested ?
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You now have to contact Huawei and request it, providing IMEI, SN, Product Code, Model, and reason why you wish to unlock it.
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Any way you have it now, I assume it worked OK.
The product id in a custom firmware is the same as de original firmware?
i use this method to see product id *#*#1357946#*#* but in a custom firmware,because i lost the code but only want to save it,try the unlock page but i dont get code only errors.
Cientista2018 said:
The product id in a custom firmware is the same as de original firmware?
i use this method to see product id *#*#1357946#*#* but in a custom firmware,because i lost the code but only want to save it,try the unlock page but i dont get code only errors.
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Try here for your product code :- www.imei24.com
well they dont give anymore codes for bootloader... my huawei p8 lite RIP
djokagg said:
well they dont give anymore codes for bootloader... my huawei p8 lite RIP
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u sure there's absolutely no way?
AcidCat said:
u sure there's absolutely no way?
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i'm struggling with the same issue. UK support doesn't want to give me the unlock code even if my P8Max is blocked on all google related stuff. I can't even get Google services
after the last OTA update ( DAV-703LC233B226 ) installed anymore. But still they persist that I should send back the unit ...
You can unlock your bootloaders by using DC Unlocker.

H870 - Installed Stock Rom But Warranty Still Rejected

I installed the HavocOS on my LG G6 H870. When I needed to make use of the warranty because of a broken headphone jack, I tried to install a Stock Rom. I used the "international" version from here since I live in Germany (also locked the bootloader before).
However, the service by the warranty provider was denied because they identified my phone as "G6 Dual (LGH870DS)" and were therefore not responsible for repairs.
However, in the phone info, the model is labeled "LG-H870". Hardware Version "Rev. 1.0". Baseband Version "MPSS.TH.2.0.1.c3.1-00014-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.86009.21" and Software Version "V10d-EUR-XX".
I can not really understand their reasoning. Does anybody have an idea what Stock Rom I need to flash so that the warranty provider accepts it? Note: the phone was serviced by them before because of another issue, but at a point when I did not yet flash a custom Rom.
Thanks in advance
If You live in Germany, EU law says that manufacturer can't cancel Your warranty because of unlocked bootloader unless Your phone is not modified. So if there are no signs of modification like root, wrong firmware or custom recovery they can't cancel it. If You have H870 model flash >>>THIS<<< firmware and then in fastboot type fastboot oem lock to make sure bootloader is locked and wipe phone.
Chamelleon said:
If You live in Germany, EU law says that manufacturer can't cancel Your warranty because of unlocked bootloader unless Your phone is not modified. So if there are no signs of modification like root, wrong firmware or custom recovery they can't cancel it. If You have H870 model flash >>>THIS<<< firmware and then in fastboot type fastboot oem lock to make sure bootloader is locked and wipe phone.
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Thanks!
I'm going to flash the ROM from the link you provided and then send it out for service a second time.
In my eyes there are two possible explanations for the previous rejection:
1. The service provider made a mistake in their routine of detecting the model/software version. The fact that I put a custom rom on the phone before might have caused an issue there.
2. I made a mistake when flashing the H870 software. The source from my first post also does not seem to be an official LG link, other than the one you provided.
So thanks for the link again!
Edit: Should I still use the flashing guide from here (https://www.**********.com/download...-g6/#How_to_Install_Stock_Firmware_on_LG_G6)? The website is droid views (one word), it gets deleted by xda for some reason.
Not sure if relevant, but I had to use this tool (https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295) so that my phone would show up in LGUP...
I use Z3x for LG flashing so don't know much about LGUP but I assume if there is an option to flash stock KDZ files it's what You need. I'm almost sure that You can't flash H870 with KDZ different than stock but again never tried mixing firmwares.
huzgu444 said:
Thanks!
I'm going to flash the ROM from the link you provided and then send it out for service a second time.
In my eyes there are two possible explanations for the previous rejection:
1. The service provider made a mistake in their routine of detecting the model/software version. The fact that I put a custom rom on the phone before might have caused an issue there.
2. I made a mistake when flashing the H870 software. The source from my first post also does not seem to be an official LG link, other than the one you provided.
So thanks for the link again!
Edit: Should I still use the flashing guide from here (https://www.**********.com/download...-g6/#How_to_Install_Stock_Firmware_on_LG_G6)? The website is droid views (one word), it gets deleted by xda for some reason.
Not sure if relevant, but I had to use this tool (https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295) so that my phone would show up in LGUP...
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I would guess it is simple to tell if you have H870 or H870DS as the H870DS has 64GB storage and the H870 only 32GB. Also the DS has 2 SIM card slots. Goto Settings, Storage and look at the internal storage, my H870 says 25.94GB used of 32.00GB
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Chamelleon said:
If You live in Germany, EU law says that manufacturer can't cancel Your warranty because of unlocked bootloader unless Your phone is not modified. So if there are no signs of modification like root, wrong firmware or custom recovery they can't cancel it. If You have H870 model flash >>>THIS<<< firmware and then in fastboot type fastboot oem lock to make sure bootloader is locked and wipe phone.
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The service provider now accepted the device with the firmware from the link you provided and repaired it without any charge. Thanks again!

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