Bootloader Unlock Guide
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Ah, I got it to work, however it seems dc-unlocker is currently not supporting Mediapad M5 PRO (8.0.0.172), I get an unknown error (375) which is, according to dc-unlocker forum incompatiblity...
Is there any way to get the bootloader open or do a downgrade with closed BL?
I just started to downgrade - when entering download-mode is it okay that "Software install failed!" ?
Okay,opened Bootloader --> it boots
damn, I'm getting too old for that :-/
Okay,opened Bootloader --> it boots
damn, I'm getting too old for that :-/
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I just started to downgrade - when entering download-mode is it okay that "Software install failed!" ?
Okay,opened Bootloader --> it boots
Can you explain what you did to get an unlocked bootloader on 172 firmware? I had the same issues, see https://xdaforums.com/mediapad-m5/how-to/how-to-downgrade-firmware-t3856385, and I haven't found a solution yet.
I just want to confirm before buying one of these tablets - does this process still work even though Huawei stopped giving out unlock codes a few months ago?
Thanks!
Thanks!
And even the higher versions you can still downgrade right now to a version you can unlock. Here some instructions (in German): https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/root-custom-roms-modding-fuer-das-huawei-mediapad-m5-10-8.3359/root-fuer-huawei-mediapad-m5-ab-08-2018.892304.html
So you successfully downgraded with DLOAD. But with a LOCKED bootloader BEFORE the dload process started ?
So fom which CMR-W09CxxByy to which CMR-W09CXXBYY did you downgraded with a locked bootloader?
First i downgraded the firmware from oreo .181 to oreo .168 with the dload trick.
Than it was possible to open the bottloader with dc-unlocker and 4 bugs.
than i installed magisk.
After all the system found an update for oreo .181 and installed it.
All fine.
I successfully unlocked the bootloader of a MediaPad M5 8.4 a couple minutes ago following the procedure mentioned in https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78010529&postcount=148:
- Downgrade from "SHT-W09 8.0.0.185" to "SHT-W09 8.0.0.163" - always C432 (Europe)
- Used dc-unlocker to read the bootloader code
- Unlocked the bootloader with the code provided in the prevous step
Anyone got lucky with the european MediaPad M5 10 CMR-W09 (wifi)? Mine is 8.0.0.187, tried downgrading to 8.0.0.168, ended up with a software update error.
@bombername claims he downgraded his locked bootloader's CMR from CMR-W09CXXXB181 to B168 via dload.
Maybe try with the same dload archive he used, if he's also C432 ; Then report.
Maybe try with the same dload archive he used, if he's also C432 ; Then report.
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How did you do it with dload? Should i unzip the file and put it on internalstorage/dload/HERE? I have too cmr w09 European m5
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25DISCLAIMER: I'm not responsible for anything that happens to your device. Use the steps below at your own risk . Be mindful of the facts unlocking bootloader voids your warranty and also hard resets your device - ALL YOUR DATA, SETTINGS, FILES AND APPS WILL BE DELETED. These steps worked for me - I own Chinese version of 8.4" LTE model. I do not know if they will work for any other models of M5, including European versions, WiFi only version and 10" models.
To execute the steps below you will need to obtain unlock code, specific to bootloader of your device. There is a slow, painful and free way to get it, and there is a quick and easy way to get the code instantly, which will cost you 4 euros. The slow way is to create Huawei ID, register on Huawei website and request the unlock code directly from Huawei, through dedicated link they provide. I do not use this method, so I don't have the link - do not ask. You will have to provide justification why you need it, such as being a developer and you bought the device to develop and make a living off of it - something Huawei support would find reasonable. In most cases they will not agree to unlock bootloader if you just tell them you want to install some roms. In this guide I will be describing the other method to get it done, which costs 4 euros.
Follow these steps.
1. Go to DC Unlocker website, register for an account (or login, if you already have one)
2. Buy 4 credits (cost is 4 euro) using the Buy link
3. Download the latest DC Unlocker client (pictures 1,2 below)
4. Open the DC Unlocker client, click "server" tab on the right (picture 1) , enter your website login you created in step 1 and click "Check Login"
5. Select "Huawei phones" from "Select manufacturer" dropdown
6. On your M5, go to Dialer app, and type in *#*#2846579#*#* to open Project Menu
7. Click Background Settings->USB Port Settings->Manufacture Mode
8. Connect your M5 to PC via USB cable and return to DC Unlocker client
9. Click the Search button to detect your device. It should be detected as "Huawei HiSilicon Kirin Android" (picture 1)
10. Click "Unlocking" tab
11. Click "Read Bootloader Code"(picture 2). It may not work on the first try, but don't worry - unsuccessful bootloader code reads do not spend your credits. Give it a few seconds, disconnect/reconnect USB cable and try again
12. Copy and save generated bootloader code
13. Download Huawei Multi Tool from the bottom of this page and install it
14. Boot into download mode by powering off your M5, then holding Vol Down + Power keys simultaneously for a few seconds and then plugging in USB cable while still holding these 2 keys
15. Open Multi Tool v8 and paste the code you got from DC Unlocker into "Get Unlock Key" input field
16 Click "Use your key" button next to it (picture 3)
17. On the bottom right click the green "Unlock bootloader" button
18. You will get a bunch of warnings on your M5 screen about unlocking bootloader - press Vol Up key and then Power key
19. At this point your bootloader will be unlocked and M5 will factory reset itself
Note: using Multi Tool is optional. Instead, if you have ADB tools with fastboot installed on your PC, then after step 14 you can just use fastboot to unlock your bootloader, by typing "fastboot oem unlock <code>"
Note 2: I don't do tech support via PM, so don't PM me for help or with questions. Use the thread instead, and some other XDA members or myself will probably help you. Good luck!
Now I'm hoping some dev takes a shine to our phablet, and compiles TWRP build for it. It can certainly be installed now that we managed to unlock the bootloader8* * *Thread Cleaned, again * * *
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Got mine today for the CMR-W09 in a simliar way which may be easier for some:
- Go to unlock page but select "Since EMUI5.0"
- Fill in everything but IMEI
- Open Konsole (F12) and paste
second box should change from "Smartphone" to "Tablet-Wi-Fi"Code:
$('#model').val('Tablet-Wi-Fi') - Click Commit and receive unlock code
4The B181 update includes a security patch, which closes the backdoor used by DC-unocker to obtain the booloader unlock code.
DC-unlocker comments this with: "Your device now runs new security system and no service will work even if it is detected as it appears [IMG] Only possibly downgrade may help it."
So, if you want to get the bootloader code, you must use B168 or versions below that.
If you have already updated to B181 , you must try to downgrade.
You can find versions with working common dload method via project menu and SD Card
find it here: http://androidhost.ru/search.html
Just search "AL09" or "W09" , "Mediapad M5" or "Madiapad M5" (Seems they have a typo maybe because of diffenent russian characters)
I checked B181 and B168 (for W09) both have XLOADER 02 (checked via ante09 tool) , so this should work.
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