[TWRP] for KIW-L24, L22, L21 (kiwi)

[deadman96385]

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Step 1
Make a Huawei ID at the following
http://goo.gl/OlsI8a

Step 2
Log in and fill out the details needed
https://goo.gl/VEKvXY

How to get the product identification code ?
In the phone's dial-up interface, enter * # * # 1357946 # * # *

What you will need:

Step 3
Now that you have your unlock code go to about phone in settings and click the build number until it tells you that you are a developer. Then go back once and select developer options and look for usb debugging and turn it on.

Step 4
Enable Developer settings by going to Settings > about phone and click build number until it says you are a developer.
Once that is done go back to the main settings and go to developer settings and enable OEM unlock.

Step 5
I am going to assume you have adb and fastboot installed on your computer, but if not go to this thread to install it.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48915118

Step 6
Plug your device into the computer and authorize your device key so adb will work, then type the following commands:

adb reboot bootloader

Once it boots into the bootloader do the following command

fastboot oem unlock 2062712452147427

Where numbers are put what you got from the website keep in mind it will wipe your data so if you have any personal data back it up first.

Step 7
Boot up the phone and set it up

Step 8
Download the twrp recovery image
https://goo.gl/53xai9

Step 9
Boot back into the bootloader by typing the following

adb reboot bootloader

Step 10
Flash the recovery with the following command:

fastboot flash recovery twrp_kiwi.img

Step 11
Once it finishes type the following

fastboot reboot

If you want root unhide this and follow the steps:

Step 11
Download SuperSU zip
http://download.chainfire.eu/897/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.67-20160121175247.zip

Step 12
Boot into recovery by typing the following:

adb reboot recovery

Step 13
Flash SuperSu and enjoy your rooted Honor 5x

Thanks to all of the following for getting this working:
SHM
@Dees_Troy
Ncrypt3d
@InkSlinger420
@EarlyMon

As @EarlyMon said, without Huawei giving out the dev devices so early before official release and their contacts being so cool with the unlock codes, this wouldn't have happened anywhere near as fast, so props to them...

 

[deadman96385]

Warning!

Don't try to install xposed on your stock rooted EMUI rom.
It won't work
The system won't boot
You'll have to recover from a nandroid backup
You'll have to reinstall TWRP
That is NOT TWRP's fault
My personal, unverified, guess is that Huawei is writing to recovery in an attempt to, well, recover, when it detects a system fault

 

[InkSlinger420]

WOOT 2 TWRP.... Good work everyone involved.. Happy to be part of this dev team..

 

[wimbet]

Curious, why the 14 day wait?

I do not think the 14 day rule is currently enforced for US devices. I obtained my code right away on day 1 of getting a new device.

 

[cyrusalmighty]

Full firmware download unzip it and put the update.app in /dload on your sdcard and you will always be able to go back to full factory settings.
http://www.hihonor.com/us/support/details/?DOC_ID=70303



Not needed anymore


We have twrp in a working state now so this root method will not be needed anymore and i am converting it to a twrp thread.

You sir...are the man!!! TWRP, Root and a kernel in only a few days! This is such an important step and barrier. I wish I had more knowledge to help more. Thank you for all you have accomplished.

 

[eruji]

Where do i get the adb drivers for this device. i ran the adb tool in the first link and installed the drivers but when i plug the phone in, it says drivers not installed. Did you install something from honor to get them?

 

[rogconnect]

I still can't get adb on my Windows 10 64bits machines. I have run USB Linux on my Windows 10 before to inject root on my LG G4 and G flex 2. Will look into it again.

Edit... I got the adb installed(Youtube my friend) and have the unlock code from Huawei. I had booted into fastboot. Geeee so excited.. Will install TWRP and root tomorrow. Its the fastest to have root and TWRP ever install on a brand new phone. I have the LG G4 , its took months to get root and bootloader still locked.
Thanks guys!

 

[deadman96385]

I do not think the 14 day rule is currently enforced for US devices. I obtained my code right away on day 1 of getting a new device.

Thanks @wimbet i have removed the mention of the 14 day rule!

 

[slaytanic]

I do not think the 14 day rule is currently enforced for US devices. I obtained my code right away on day 1 of getting a new device.

Awesome! I get mine tomorrow. Paid for one day shipping, and was hoping to unlock and root on day one if available.

 

[EarlyMon]

I think we also want to thank Huawei for getting us test units early to help make this possible so quickly.

 

[clsA]

I think we also want to thank Huawei for getting us test units early to help make this possible so quickly.

Worked like a charm .. thanks to the whole team for getting this together.

This may be the funnest phone I've had sense the HTC One M7 was released.
Bring on the Rom's !!!

 

[USHAM2]

Congrats to all the devs! I'll be installing tomorrow

 

[InkSlinger420]

As @EarlyMon said, without Huawei giving out the dev devices to us so early before official release and their contacts being so cool with the unlock codes, this wouldn't have happened anywhere near as fast, so props to them...

Sent from my KIW-L24 using Tapatalk

 

[juliusedward]

Will this work for KIW-L22?

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[InkSlinger420]

Will this work for KIW-L22?

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I wouldn't risk it as dev is so early, unless you got a copy of the stock recovery to replace it if things go wrong bro...

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[retepoh]

What ROMs will work with the 5X? Huge thanks to the devs for getting this out so fast!

 

[eruji]

okay, got the bootloader unlocked. Maybe because you have development devices you did not have to enable oem unlock in the developer settings but my retail phone from amazon required me to enable “Enable OEM unlock” before it would work in bootloader.


Root done, ad blocker installed.. Nice work guys!

 

[deadman96385]

okay, got the bootloader unlocked. Maybe because you have development devices you did not have to enable oem unlock in the developer settings but my retail phone from amazon required me to enable “Enable OEM unlock” before it would work in bootloader.

Added, forgot about that step :good:

 

[InkSlinger420]

okay, got the bootloader unlocked. Maybe because you have development devices you did not have to enable oem unlock in the developer settings but my retail phone from amazon required me to enable “Enable OEM unlock” before it would work in bootloader.


Root done, ad blocker installed.. Nice work guys!

Yeah, we did too...with the dev devices...good looking out

 

[retepoh]

I ran into something strange when in recovery mode. It seemed very unresponsive. I had to swipe a few times or tap the selection numerous times before anything happened. Also felt like the phone was slowly getting warmer.