To unlock the bootloader and enable partitions to be reflashed, run the fastboot flashing unlock command on the device. After setting, the unlock mode persists across reboots. Devices should deny the fastboot flashing unlock command unless the get_unlock_ability is set to 1. If set to 0, the user needs to boot to the home screen, open the
I did manage to unlock the bootloader thanks to this very clear post. I did downgrade to Android 7 / Emui 5.1.1 and have a working rooted system but he is trying to upgrade again to android 8 / Emui 8. I know by experience that it will lock again with the higher version (the unlock code can be used several time fortunately).FunkyHuawei allows you to rebrand (change the model and region) of all recent Huawei phones, by using our FunkyHuawei Rebrand Tool (FHRebrandTool). Note: Phones which ship with EMUI 9 and Kirin 980 Processor such as Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, Honor Magic 2 are NOT compatible. Note: Bootloader unlock required. see here for ways to obtain
Got myself the p20 lite (ANE-LX1 C432) - Single Sim. I unlocked the bootloader with Huawei just before they stopped handing out the codes. All was good and happy with the world. Rooted with Magisk and Was busy messing around With Termux, Linux deploy, Mobile Terminal and some pretty basic stuff.YmO8Qt.