Today we will guide you on How to Unlock Bootloader on Honor 8 Pro Smartphones. So before installing TWRP, Huawei Honor 8 Pro smartphones should be unlocked. So here is the full guide to Unlock Bootloader on Huawei Honor 8 Pro Smartphone. If you unlock bootloader you may void the warranty. By Unlocking Bootloader you can install TWRP, Flash Rooting Zip file or custom ROM on your phone. Read more What is unlocking below. Follow this guide on How to Unlock Bootloader on Honor 8 Pro. Try this only on Huawei Honor 8 Pro smartphone. This method to unlock bootloader on Honor 8 Pro is simple to follow. But please do read the steps below carefully.
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Now you can unlock bootloader easily by following this simple guide on How to Unlock Bootloader on Huawei Honor 8 Pro. Official Bootloader Unlock for Huawei Honor 8 Pro will also void the device warranty. So if you planning to unlock bootloader on Honor 8 Pro, then its always better to wait until your warranty gets over. In case if you have unlocked bootloader, then you can always re-lock the bootloader on your device anytime.
What is Unlock Bootloader ?
A Bootloader is a code which runs when we turn on our device. This code initializes some hardware and then loads the kernel and ramdisk, and gets the boot process going. So this process is known as Bootloader. The same concept applies to all the technology stuff such as Laptop, PC, Smartphones and any such device. Every Android OEM manufacturers lock the bootloader even though it is an Open Source. So if you want to try any CUSTOM ROM, it is impossible to load the CUSTOM ROM without the Unlock Bootloader. So Manufacturer made a policy of making the smartphone with Unlocked Bootloader will void the warranty. They want you to stick with the Stock ROM. Unlock Bootloader allows you to Root your android smartphone, Flash TWRP and Custom ROM in a simple easy method.
READ MORE : What is Bootloader, What is it used for and How to Unlock Bootloader?
PRE-REQUISITE
- Charge your phone up to 80% or 70%
- You will Loose warranty if you unlock bootloader, So prepare for it.
- Unlock Bootloader may wipe all your data, So make sure to Backup your Smartphone.
- Make sure you have followed the steps properly. Don’t Skip and Read ! – We are not responsible for any damage that you make to your phone.
What Do You need ?
- Now note your imei no by dialing #06# also make note of the Product Id by dialing # #1357946##
- You need to register in huawei website to Get The Unlock Code – Click here
- Download the Huawei Adb fastboot Tool : CLICK HERE
1st Method Steps to Unlock Bootloader on Honor 8 Pro
- First of all enable the Developer Option
- To Enable the Developer Option, Go to your Settings -> About Phone -> Now Tap on the Build Number 7-8 Times until you see a toast message “Developer option enabled“
- Now go to Developer option in the settings and Enable OEM unlock
- Download the Huawei Unlock Bootloader Tool : CLICK HERE and Extract it
- Now note your imei no by dialing #06# also make note of the Product Id by dialing # #1357946##
- Now Click this link and Register on Huawei website to get unlock code – CLICK HERE
- You need to Login with Huawei id or Sign Up with new one
- First Click Download in the Huawei Portal
- Then click the Bootloader unlock page
- Enter your Nickname if it ask.
- Click and Agree to the Unlocking agreement
- Now enter the device information
- In Case if you unsucceed with the unlocking then click CONTACT US and send email with your phone details they will send you the unlock code 2-3 days
- If you get it, then save the unlock code somewhere safe
- Now open the extracted folder of Huawei Unlock Bootloader tool
- Open the Unlock-Bootloader.bat and select the language
- Select langauge and hit enter (Hit Enter 2 TIMES)
- Now you will be asked for code.
- Turn of your phone and Press Volume Up and Power button simultaneously to open Fastboot mode
- Now connect phone to PC using USB Cable
- Now paste the Code which you got from Huawei Unlock website and paste it here. Done! Your phone will unlocked.
2nd METHOD How to Unlock Bootloader on Honor 8 Pro :
What you need:
Now note your imei no by dialing #06# also make note of the Product Id by dialing # #1357946##
Download DC Unlocker from DCUnlocker webiste
Download the Huawei Adb fastboot Tool : CLICK HERE
Download the DC Unlocker
Create an Account and you also need to pay 4 Credits(4EUR) to account.
First of all enable the Developer Option
To Enable the Developer Option, Go to your Settings -> About Phone -> Now Tap on the Build Number 7-8 Times until you see a toast message “Developer option enabled“
Now go to Developer option in the settings and Enable OEM unlock
You need to enable ‘Manufacture’ mode, To Enable, in dial pad type ##2846579##
Tap on “Project Menu”, go to “Background settings” -> “USB ports settings” and switch to “Manufacture mode”.
You must install all the Drivers (ADB)
Now Connect your phone to usb cable Plug your USB to Computer
Now Start the DC Unlocker (here we tested 1.00.1299)
Select Huawei Phones with “auto detect” and hit the Search-Button. on your DC Unlocker
Your device should be found and listed with IMEI, FW ect.
You should enter your account details in your Server in dc-unlocker, you can now use the“read bootloader” Button to get your bootloader unlock code – your Credits are GONE then. SAVE THIS CODE BEFORE CLOSING DC-UNLOCKER!!!!!!
Now you need to boot into fastboot on your phone by Turn of your phone and Press Volume Up and Power button simultaneously to open Fastboot mode – on the white screen, you will see the status of your phone has locked.
Now open the extracted folder of Huawei Unlock Bootloader tool
Open the Unlock-Bootloader.bat and select the language
Select langauge and hit enter (Hit Enter 2 TIMES)
Now you will be asked for code.
Turn of your phone and Press Volume Up and Power button simultaneously to open Fastboot mode
Now connect phone to PC using USB Cable
Now paste the Code which you got from Huawei Unlock website and paste it here. Done! Your phone will unlocked.
If you have any querries or doubts related to unlock bootloader on Honor 8 Pro, Please leave a comment below. Thank you.
- First of all enable the Developer Option
- To Enable the Developer Option, Go to your Settings -> About Phone -> Now Tap on the Build Number 7-8 Times until you see a toast message “Developer option enabled“
- Now go to Developer option in the settings and Enable OEM unlock
