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[Outdated] How to unlock and root your new Honor 8x. Instructions inside

January 2023 Edit: The guide below is now outdated. The technique still works, but some of the steps have changed, and may not reflect your experience when rooting. Proceed with caution.
Hello XDA. I have spent the past couple of weeks struggling with unlocking and rooting this awesome device. After some researching I have decided to put this guide together after stumbling on a lot of fake guides on Google that don't work for the Honor 8x. I hope this helps you!
Step 1: Purchase a bootloader code.
Unfortunately, since Huawei stopped providing unlock codes, there is no way around this requirement. Some older guides suggest DC Unlocker, but this does NOT work with newer Huawei devices, and there are no known exploits to get around this. I have provided some options below (which have been tested by XDA members). All you need to do is provide them your IMEI, which can be found under Settings > System > About Phone.​​Ministry of Solutions: https://ministryofsolutions.com/202...-unlock-service-jsn-l21-jsn-l22-jsn-al00.html​FunkyHuawei: https://funkyhuawei.club/buycodes [No longer providing service]​Global Unlocking Solutions: [Website gone - 404 Error]​Various eBay sellers: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=huawei+bootloader​​Alternate solution: Try asking a Huawei Service center near you. https://www.androidauthority.com/honor-india-bootloader-unlocking-933231/​Confirmed working at some locations outside of Asia.​
Step 2: Download ADB.
Link here: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip​And unzip it to somewhere on your computer.​
Step 3: Setup your phone
Go to Settings > System > About Phone, and tap "Build Number" 7 times to unlock Developer mode. Go back to System, and tap Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging.​
Step 4: Unlocking your device
Connect your phone to your PC via USB. Make sure you select "Transfer files" when the message pops up on your phone, and select Trust this computer when the debugging warning pops up. Open your ADB folder, hold Shift and right-click, then select "Open Powershell window" or "Open command prompt". In the next window, type "adb devices" and make sure your device is listed (If not, check to make sure USB debugging is enabled, or reconnect the USB cable.)​After that, type "adb reboot bootloader". Once that is done, type "fastboot oem unlock xxx" (replace xxx with the unique code you purchased in Step 1). Warning! This will format your phone and return it to stock configuration. Your phone now has an unlocked bootloader!​
Step 5: Install Magisk Manager.
Download and install the Magisk Manager app on your phone. APK here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/manager-v6.0.1/MagiskManager-v6.0.1.apk​
Step 6: Flashing twrp and Magisk
Download the latest twrp image: https://dl.twrp.me/kirin/ and place it into your ADB folder.​Then download this magisk ZIP: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v17.1/Magisk-v17.1.zip and place it on a spare Micro SD card, and put that card in the device.​Reconnect your device to the PC, again open a Powershell/Command Prompt (as in Step 4).​Type "adb reboot bootloader", then type "fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp-kirin.img". This should complete successfully. Turn off your device by holding down the power button.​Disconnect the phone from USB (do not skip this part otherwise you are unable to boot into recovery). Then hold "Volume UP" and "Power" until the blue Honor logo shows up. Release both buttons. You should see a Teamwin logo and twrp will load.​This version of twrp is a work in progress so the touchscreen does not work (this is currently being worked on by the folks at twrp builder https://twrpbuilder.github.io/. As soon as they fix it, I will update this guide!). A temporary fix is by using an OTG Cable https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51HI4XhstKL._SX425_.jpg and a standard USB mouse. Use it to swipe-right and select "Install". You might need to "Select storage" and choose your SD card. Find the Magisk zip and install it, then reboot.​
Your Honor 8x phone is now rooted!
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Thanks.
Edit: I will provide some instructions below if you wish to do a ota update to a newer version of EMUI (one of which was released recently for the Honor 8x).
* The root must be removed, and phone restored to factory stock before doing a ota update. The bootloader will remain unlocked (no change).
* Stock factory firmware currently can be restored in the Huawei eRecovery by restarting your phone, then on the "Your device has been unlocked" screen, press "Up" for three seconds. From here, you can download the latest version (This will format the phone). After updating, you must re-root from Steps 3 to 6 above (you can skip step 4).
* There should be an easier method to update without formatting, but the current version of twrp causes issues if you try and flash the update. (Error 9, as reported by some users)
I will update the guide when this is fixed.

I have been warned that this may not work for a Qualcomm chipset. Will update if there is any further information about that.

Honor 8x, 4/128. Kirin 710. Global Unlocking Solutions - 4 hours waiting and bootloader unlocked

Mikey_AK said:
I have been warned that this may not work for a Qualcomm chipset. Will update if there is any further information about that.
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To my knowledge, only the 8x Max has a Qualcomm chipset. All of the regular 8x devices have a Kirin one.

chickenwingding said:
To my knowledge, only the 8x Max has a Qualcomm chipset. All of the regular 8x devices have a Kirin one.
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I have an 8X Max. Only posting this as a warning to anyone else who might have one.

chickenwingding said:
This version of twrp is a work in progress so the touchscreen does not work (this is currently being worked on by the folks at twrp builder https://twrpbuilder.github.io/. As soon as they fix it, I will update this guide!).
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Interesting to see a TWRP build for the new Kirin 710. @chickenwingding Do you think that they will be able to make Nova 3i a TWRP build too? I still didn't unlock it, but I'm going to do it soon, and I've never ported recoveries before, and because this is my first Kirin device I would like some help regarding that. But looking at the log of their app it looks like they reject Huawei/Honor devices now. How did you get them to build Honor 8X TWRP?

New in Huawei devices
I have an Honor 8x Chinese version, once I completed this tutorial could I change the region to my terminal flashing a European rom?
Thanks for the post.

I purchased my honor 8X (AL00a) from China and its developer page doesn't have "OEM Unlock" option. It is not there... Believe me... So, even if I can get an unlock code, I will not able to unlock it. Right? Do you know any solution about that? Huawei closed all ways I guess...

Supersonic27543 said:
Interesting to see a TWRP build for the new Kirin 710. @chickenwingding Do you think that they will be able to make Nova 3i a TWRP build too? I still didn't unlock it, but I'm going to do it soon, and I've never ported recoveries before, and because this is my first Kirin device I would like some help regarding that. But looking at the log of their app it looks like they reject Huawei/Honor devices now. How did you get them to build Honor 8X TWRP?
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The Nova 3i uses the same SoC as the Honor 8x, so the same recovery image might work for it. And the twrp builder group don't do Huawei/Honor anymore because the company stopped providing bootloader unlocks, so it's very difficult (and expensive) for new owners to root their phone. They said it's not worth developing for newer Huawei devices anymore. The reason they did it for me was because I promised them a cash donation.

Are custom Roms even being developed for this device?

tomdmca said:
Are custom Roms even being developed for this device?
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Not really. It's the same story for all new Huawei/Honor devices, since they stopped supporting bootloader unlocks.

chickenwingding said:
Not really. It's the same story for all new Huawei/Honor devices, since they stopped supporting bootloader unlocks.
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And if we made a donation to openkirin ?

Wilcur said:
Honor 8x, 4/128. Kirin 710. Global Unlocking Solutions - 4 hours waiting and bootloader unlocked
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Excuse me, do you know why to give you unlock bootloader code they ask your phone number, your home address as well as second IMEI number? It's really necessary? Thank you

Second IMEI number is required to generate unlock code. Other... I write fake address etc ,?

Wilcur said:
Second IMEI number is required to generate unlock code. Other... I write fake address etc ,
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:good:

Why to install MagiskManager-v6.0.1.apk before unlock bootloader?
Normally when you unlock the bootloader all apps will be removed ...
Thank you

pol.bob said:
Why to install MagiskManager-v6.0.1.apk before unlock bootloader?
Normally when you unlock the bootloader all apps will be removed ...
Thank you
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Thanks, I had them in the wrong order. I fixed the guide now. :good:

LTE Europe network.
Hello, i bought on ebay Honor 8x 6/128 JSN-AL00 which is not avalible in Europe(Poland)-here we got only 4/128. Im waiting for package from China. In Europe(Poland) there is LTE frequency B1(2100) and B3(1800+). Can i do something with the smartphone from China to unlock this frequences in my new Huawei Honor 8x? Is there some options to turn it on after rooting? Thx for answer. Best regards Paul.

PaulJin said:
Hello, i bought on ebay Honor 8x 6/128 JSN-AL00 which is not avalible in Europe(Poland)-here we got only 4/128. Im waiting for package from China. In Europe(Poland) there is LTE frequency B1(2100) and B3(1800+). Can i do something with the smartphone from China to unlock this frequences in my new Huawei Honor 8x? Is there some options to turn it on after rooting? Thx for answer. Best regards Paul.
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I would like to know this too...I have the same phone and would like to unlock frequencies.

Ok I read and understand this guide but after the step 6 what I should do for rebrand my Chinese rom with an European rom?

Just a little help please unlocking bootloader/Root TMOBILE Oneplus7T(Sim unlocked) without Oneplus code

Does anyone know a way to unlock the bootloader of Oneplus 7t without asking for an unlock code from T-mobile? I was able to get it network unlocked however never rooted it. Even on my oneplus 5t which I'm trying to root(got bootloader unlocked) I can't root because it says "waiting for device" when trying to flash the twrp.img file and that phone is a global variant. It seems like I'm having issues with both for "waiting for any device" through adb.

Khanpro512 said:
Does anyone know a way to unlock the bootloader of Oneplus 7t without asking for an unlock code from T-mobile? I was able to get it network unlocked however never rooted it. Even on my oneplus 5t which I'm trying to root(got bootloader unlocked) I can't root because it says "waiting for device" when trying to flash the twrp.img file and that phone is a global variant. It seems like I'm having issues with both for "waiting for any device" through adb.
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[CLOSED] T-Mobile 7T Conversion to International WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!
Here is a patched MSM download tool for TMobile OP7T. It will bypass the need to sim unlock before unlocking the bootloader, and will also bypass the need of an unlock token file from OnePlus (hence skip the wait period of 1 week to get the...
forum.xda-developers.com

OP is saying to go into edl mode and run the tool...Besides adb platform tools not sure what the hotdog download file is supposed to be msm tool...sorry for noob question....first time in forever (10+years) I root/jailbreak a phone. Do you have this specific model?

HueyT said:
[CLOSED] T-Mobile 7T Conversion to International WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!
Here is a patched MSM download tool for TMobile OP7T. It will bypass the need to sim unlock before unlocking the bootloader, and will also bypass the need of an unlock token file from OnePlus (hence skip the wait period of 1 week to get the...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Where do I download MSM tool from kind of stuck on that

Khanpro512 said:
Where do I download MSM tool from kind of stuck on that
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hotdogt_11_O.01_190920 op7t tmo usa patched unlock bootloader.7z
drive.google.com
1st post

I thought the 2 attached screenshots are msm tools and that .7z file is a ROM

I unlocked bootloader using "tool all in one". I attached program. Can you show me where to go to for:
1.Flashing global 11 ROM
2. Rooting it
I backed up to One plus switch however after the bootloader got unlocked I can't restore a back up and now I'm hell bent to atleast convert to global rom 11/root lol.

Khanpro512 said:
I unlocked bootloader using "tool all in one". I attached program. Can you show me where to go to for:
1.Flashing global 11 ROM
2. Rooting it
I backed up to One plus switch however after the bootloader got unlocked I can't restore a back up and now I'm hell bent to atleast convert to global rom 11/root lol.
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Fastboot flashall files to OOS10 and then use oxygen updater app to install OOS10 (or adb sideload OOS11.zip once installed TWRP3.5.10.img on GitHub). Root can be done by installing magisk canary APK (renamed to zip) in TWRP

[ROM][STOCK][FASTBOOT][OP7T] Stock Fastboot ROMs for OnePlus 7T
Things are changing with the advent of project treble and seamless updates. OnePlus will no longer release ROMs flashable via recovery (either stock) because is no more needed. The updates will be done on the slot not used for example if you are...
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HueyT said:
Fastboot flashall files to OOS10 and then use oxygen updater app to install OOS10 (or adb sideload OOS11.zip once installed TWRP3.5.10.img on GitHub). Root can be done by installing magisk canary APK (renamed to zip) in TWRP
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I got it rooted and will try to flash to global android 11. I didn't have to do a unlock code token OR follow the tmobile to global flash root. I don't know why but when I clicked unlock bootloader on "TOOL ALL IN ONE" it unlocked the bootloader lol.(Sticky to save time?) I got root by using this method. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...7t-sim-unlocked-without-oneplus-code.4288179/
Do I have to unlock bootloader/root everytime I flash a ROM?
How do you usually do a backup easily so I don't lose stuff next time

Khanpro512 said:
I got it rooted and will try to flash to global android 11. I didn't have to do a unlock code token OR follow the tmobile to global flash root. I don't know why but when I clicked unlock bootloader on "TOOL ALL IN ONE" it unlocked the bootloader lol.(Sticky to save time?) I got root by using this method. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...7t-sim-unlocked-without-oneplus-code.4288179/
Do I have to unlock bootloader/root everytime I flash a ROM?
How do you usually do a backup easily so I don't lose stuff next time
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Nope, only if msm unbrick

HueyT said:
Nope, only if msm unbrick
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Is it normal for Tmobile logo to still come on if flash to global rom

Not once successful. Do it again

HueyT said:
Nope, only if msm unbrick
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I bricked my 7t. It only loads into fastboot mode and MSM downloads are giving me error"disk file missing" or something...each version/site that I try on google. So now I'm using 5t(has root...not caring about updating it...backup phone anyway) while trying to get 7t working again....I would like it to flash to global latest oxygen...but now I have to unbrick somehow. I know for sure the phone isn't booting into an operating system.

Khanpro512 said:
I bricked my 7t. It only loads into fastboot mode and MSM downloads are giving me error"disk file missing" or something...each version/site that I try on google. So now I'm using 5t(has root...not caring about updating it...backup phone anyway) while trying to get 7t working again....I would like it to flash to global latest oxygen...but now I have to unbrick somehow. I know for sure the phone isn't booting into an operating system.
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Was msm working before? If never worked prior then you need Qualcomm 9008 drivers

Your phone must be completely off to enter msm or edl mode: holding vol+ and vol- together while plugging in usbC--msm program must be running with admin privileges before plugging in your usbC. Once sound is made in win10, then click start

[CLOSED] T-Mobile 7T Conversion to International WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!
Here is a patched MSM download tool for TMobile OP7T. It will bypass the need to sim unlock before unlocking the bootloader, and will also bypass the need of an unlock token file from OnePlus (hence skip the wait period of 1 week to get the...
forum.xda-developers.com
This is best for HD1907 to unbrick

re-lock bootloader for Redmi Note 9 Pro international (joyeuse)?

If I unlocked the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro international model's (joyeuse) bootloader with the official method, what methods are there to relock it?

ninth4 said:
If I unlocked the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro international model's (joyeuse) bootloader with the official method, what methods are there to re-lock it?
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Flash the ROM that came with your device (you can switch for any but the Chinese) using Mi Flash tool and check the option "Flash all & Lock".
Also, you can re-lock it using fastboot command, either fastboot oem lock or fastboot flashing lock will work BUT you have to be completely sure there’s nothing "custom" onto your device prior to re-lock it otherwise you could brick it.

Question X80 pro BootLoader unlock

Hello. sorry for my bad english
I have X80 PRO, X70 PRO PLUS, X NOTE
ALL CN MODELS
and one Global Ver X80 pro
and I unlocked bootloader X70 PRO+, X NOTE with this thread
Vivo x70 Pro+ Bootloader Unlock - HOW TO GUIDE
THIS GLITCH HAS BEEN FIXED AS OF MAY 2022. IF YOUR FIRMWARE IS PAST THAT SECURITY LEVEL YOU CAN NOT OPEN THE BOOTLOADER ANYMORE. WARNING! THIS IS EXPERIMENTAL, I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE WE CAN GO FROM HERE. THIS MIGHT BREAK YOUR DEVICE!!! UNLOCKING...
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but only X 80 pro is not working with those method.
I have one CN model, two GLOBAL(singapore) model.
CN model - S/W version is PD_2185_A_12.0.11.7
GLOBAL - S/W version is PD_2185F_EX_A_12.0.11.8
both ORIGIN OS, FUNTOUCH OS are not unlockable.
anyone did bootloader unlock??
PLS tell me how to unlock BL
really really really want it

Try to do a factory reset first, or downgrade the os using vivo's downgrade tool, and then using that method

tohanov said:
Try to do a factory reset first, or downgrade the os using vivo's downgrade tool, and then using that method
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I can not downgrade this.
I can't go to EDL mode at all and aftool is not working on my x80 pro
I buy global version and all global and CN model can not be unlock BL
too sad
In south KR we have to make VoLTE toggle and have to turn it on to use VoLTE
thanks for reply

lilddd said:
I can not downgrade this.
I can't go to EDL mode at all and aftool is not working on my x80 pro
I buy global version and all global and CN model can not be unlock BL
too sad
In south KR we have to make VoLTE toggle and have to turn it on to use VoLTE
thanks for reply
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I'm not talking about edl
I'm talking about using this tool: https://zs.vivo.com/upload/aftool/downgrader-setup.exe

tohanov said:
I'm not talking about edl
I'm talking about using this tool: https://zs.vivo.com/upload/aftool/downgrader-setup.exe
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not working on my PD2185F
hmm... I don't know why can't unlock booloader
thanks for your help
Maybe global ver and CN ver X80 PRO is not unlockable

When you said the method that worked for your x70 doesn't work for your x80, what do you mean by doesn't work?
Did the unlock command return OKAY and then it was still locked?
Or did it fail with some error message? If so, what's the error you're getting?

tohanov said:
When you said the method that worked for your x70 doesn't work for your x80, what do you mean by doesn't work?
Did the unlock command return OKAY and then it was still locked?
Or did it fail with some error message? If so, what's the error you're getting?
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X70, I unlocked Bootloader.
and with same way
X80 failed
CN and Global both failed
unlock cmd said Okay
flash cmd said failed (check signature~)
and press power button and it reboot to UI
so I try agian,
unlock cmd said Okay
flash cmd said failed (too many links)
and try agian
unlock cmd said failed (max download size~~~)
flash cmd said failed (check signature ~)
So I totally have no idea how to unlock BL
the way of unlocking doesn't work

lilddd said:
X70, I unlocked Bootloader.
and with same way
X80 failed
CN and Global both failed
unlock cmd said Okay
flash cmd said failed (check signature~)
and press power button and it reboot to UI
so I try agian,
unlock cmd said Okay
flash cmd said failed (too many links)
and try agian
unlock cmd said failed (max download size~~~)
flash cmd said failed (check signature ~)
So I totally have no idea how to unlock BL
the way of unlocking doesn't work
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You mentioned in one of your posts that you also have the Vivo X Note. Did the X70 unlocking method with on it?

frcraig said:
You mentioned in one of your posts that you also have the Vivo X Note. Did the X70 unlocking method with on it?
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Yes X note can unlock BL with X70 unlock method

If X note can be unlocked, what's the point ? I mean is there any global software available?

hyperX- said:
If X note can be unlocked, what's the point ? I mean is there any global software available?
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no but in KR carrier , we can not use VoLTE becasue there are no toggle.
so we have to unlock bootlader, root, and make VoLTE toggle with prop
that is why we have to unlock BL

Are you saying the X80 Pro Global version is not capable of VOLTE?

silence360 said:
Are you saying the X80 Pro Global version is not capable of VOLTE?
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I know that X 80 pro has VoLTE but in my carrier, it can't enable
mobile network setting has no option of VoLTE,
*#*#4636#*#* the VoLTE is grayed out.
so I have to unlock BL, root, make VoLTE option with edit prop.

silence360 said:
Are you saying the X80 Pro Global version is not capable of VOLTE?
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The device is VoLTE capable, but the VoLTE and WiFi Calling features only appear in the Mobile Networks/SIM settings if provisioned by your carrier's SIM card. Not all carriers will provision VoLTE for Vivo phones. In the United States T-Mobile does, but not some of the other carriers. In Canada, none of the carriers will provision VoLTE for Vivo phones, so you have to force VoLTE by unlocking, rooting, and editing to make the toggles appear in settings.

anyone could change from origin to funtouch ? vivo x80 pro

lilddd said:
X70, I unlocked Bootloader.
and with same way
X80 failed
CN and Global both failed
unlock cmd said Okay
flash cmd said failed (check signature~)
and press power button and it reboot to UI
so I try agian,
unlock cmd said Okay
flash cmd said failed (too many links)
and try agian
unlock cmd said failed (max download size~~~)
flash cmd said failed (check signature ~)
So I totally have no idea how to unlock BL
the way of unlocking doesn't work
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Can you share the fastboot.exe you used and show some screenshots of the process you are following?

@lilddd
At least I could unlock global X80 Pro.
You can use this Android 12 rollback ZIP to downgrade fw to "2022-04-01" patch level.
For global X80 Pro, I had to update to 13 Beta first, then reboot to recovery to install rollback zip.
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AndroPlus said:
@lilddd
At least I could unlock global X80 Pro.
You can use this Android 12 rollback ZIP to downgrade fw to "2022-04-01" patch level.
For global X80 Pro, I had to update to 13 Beta first, then reboot to recovery to install rollback zip.
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thanks for amazing info
so the global ver.
first. I have to update to A13 beta
and downgrade with 12.0.11.2 firmware
after downgrade, unlock BL
am I understanding right?

lilddd said:
thanks for amazing info
so the global ver.
first. I have to update to A13 beta
and downgrade with 12.0.11.2 firmware
after downgrade, unlock BL
am I understanding right?
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Yes.

AndroPlus said:
Yes.
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I'm trying to update to A13 beta
and this displaying for 40 minuates.
is it take so long time like that??

Question Unlock Bootloader of OPPO Reno 6 5G

Is there a way to unlock the boot loader of OPPO Reno 6 5G without unlock tool?
Tried every adb methods and it still didn't work, running Android 12 right now,
If anyone know how without unlock tool and stuff which is just waste of time...
Reply to this that'll be appreciated so much

Localho5t said:
Is there a way to unlock the boot loader of OPPO Reno 6 5G without unlock tool?
Tried every adb methods and it still didn't work, running Android 12 right now,
If anyone know how without unlock tool and stuff which is just waste of time...
Reply to this that'll be appreciated so much
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