Huawei Mate 20X bootloader unlock procedure (must have a bootloader unlock code)

[jutley]

Once you have got your unlock code, Note it or take screenshot and save it somewhere.
How to unlock? All your data will be wiped during unlock.

1)Go to settings>about phone and tap 7 times on build number to enable developer options.
New devices require OEM unlock in developer options (Chinese models don’t have oem unlock)

2)Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot ,after installation, launch it by double clicking “MAF32.exe” inside C:/Program Files (x86)/Minimal ADB and Fastboot.

3)Enable USB debugging in developer options ( on some models you also need to enable oem unlock)

4)Connect your phone with PC & type “adb devices” your phone will ask for permission, check always allow from this pc & grant permission.

5)Then type following command
adb reboot-bootloader

6)if this command doesn’t work, then disconnect USB cable switch off phone , hold volume down button and connect with pc, your phone should enter fastboot mode.Let the window install drivers, then type
fastboot oem unlock xxxxxxxxxxxxx <----your unlock code here

7)(xxxxxx is your unlock code) and your phone will be unlocked (new models require you to select yes by using volume up button)

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[n1tro]

Once you have got your unlock code, Note it or take screenshot and save it somewhere.
How to unlock? All your data will be wiped during unlock.

1)Go to settings>about phone and tap 7 times on build number to enable developer options.
New devices require OEM unlock in developer options (Chinese models don’t have oem unlock)

Am I reading you right? Where is the OEM unlock in the L29 dev options?

 

[mscion]

What can you do with unlocked bootloader and no root. Eventually install TWRP. But what else?

 

[ajsmsg78]

Am I reading you right? Where is the OEM unlock in the L29 dev options?

Huawei disabled it in the L29. We may never be able to unlock it.

 

[n1tro]

If I can't get root in the phone, I think I will sell it and use the China version if root is available for it.

 

[Rudolpht]

Worked as advertised.

 

[turilo]

Has anyone tried relocking the bootloader? I've tried same methods with bootloader oem relock or lock with no success. Seems we can't lock the bootloader again.
I get a "failed remote root type is risk"

 

[CCJ22]

Worked as advertised.

But what's the point? There is no root

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If I can't get root in the phone, I think I will sell it and use the China version if root is available for it.

Why is everyone seeking the international L29 version vs the China version? China version is less expensive anyways I don't understand why this forum seeks the L29 version

 

[Rakazaa]

Please help. I cannot slide the "enable OEM unlock" its greyed out. Does that mean i cannot unlock bootloader at all? I am having a EVR-L29. Is there any workaround? i just want to install Magisk.

 

[Rudolpht]

But what's the point? There is no root
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The real point is that I had to reset to get my OTA and face unlock working again after I adb removed a couple too many services.

Since I was resetting might as well unlock now vs later.

I would be happy if the voice (for Google assistant), telsa unread notifications, and the accessibility settings would stick and not revert intermittently to off or Chinese only services.


Sent from my HWEVR using XDA Labs

 

[n1tro]

But what's the point? There is no root

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Why is everyone seeking the international L29 version vs the China version? China version is less expensive anyways I don't understand why this forum seeks the L29 version

Huge difference between L29 and China version if you aren't Chinese. As explained in multiple threads, the China version has China specific stuff that you can not change possibly without root. L29 has everything people expect a Google phone to have but may lack root forever which limits being able to do custom things. Catch 22 paradox.

 

[CCJ22]

Huge difference between L29 and China version if you aren't Chinese. As explained in multiple threads, the China version has China specific stuff that you can not change possibly without root. L29 has everything people expect a Google phone to have but may lack root forever which limits being able to do custom things. Catch 22 paradox.

Indeed. Sadly. Thank you for the reply

 

[Rakazaa]

man it was already discussed many times in many threads ! No you can't

Oh no.. Does that mean non Chinese version cannot be unlocked forever? Is it going to be useless?

 

[mscion]

This is making me wonder. In the event you could rebrand from AL00 to L29, is it quite possible that you cannot go back to AL00?

 

[hoangtu2410]

nvm...................

 

[4foster]

Thanks for this guide.
I know this is a silly question but I have an Apple laptop (my impulse purchase of a Chinese Mate 20 x was my first step away from the Apple ball and chain). Do I have to have a windows machine to run the unlocking software?

 

[bark1234]

Thanks for this guide.
I know this is a silly question but I have an Apple laptop (my impulse purchase of a Chinese Mate 20 x was my first step away from the Apple ball and chain). Do I have to have a windows machine to run the unlocking software?

run windows in vm mate. it works most of the time for menwhile unlocking rooting installating etc

 

[dudestudley]

Noob here. I have a Huawei Mate 20x 5G (Evr-an00). This is the Chinese version and has no OEM unlock option in developer mode. It's Sim unlocked, but when it's placed in fastboot mode it states locked on the bottom in green. I'm assuming that the bootloader is locked. Can my variant bootloader be unlocked? Wanting root badly. Thank you- any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Limeybastard]

Noob here. I have a Huawei Mate 20x 5G (Evr-an00). This is the Chinese version and has no OEM unlock option in developer mode. It's Sim unlocked, but when it's placed in fastboot mode it states locked on the bottom in green. I'm assuming that the bootloader is locked. Can my variant bootloader be unlocked? Wanting root badly. Thank you- any advice would be appreciated.

Next time research before buying, sorry no root on your phone.