In this guide, we will assist you in unlocking the bootloader on your Huawei P9 device. Huawei has recently stopped providing unlock codes for their devices, including the Huawei P9 series. If you still wish to unlock the bootloader on your Huawei P9, this guide is for you.
We have provided information on third-party services that offer bootloader unlocking. Whereas unlocking the bootloader used to be free, these third-party services now charge between $20 to $60 for the unlock code. Below are a few third-party sites that offer unlock codes for Huawei devices. Simply provide them with your device’s IMEI number, and they will send the unlock code within 14 days.
Steps to Unlock Bootloader on Huawei P9
To unlock the bootloader on your device, you need to first get the unlock code. Two years ago, Huawei stopped providing unlock codes. In this guide, we will first use the DC-Unlocker, one of the premium services, to get the bootloader to unlock code for your Huawei P9.
Getting your Unlock Code:
Step 1: Open the DC Unlocker website and register your account.
Step 2: Download The Software called HCU-Client and install it on your PC.
Step 3: Make sure to download the Hisuite and install the drivers.
Step 4: Go back to DC-Unlocker and Buy the credits (4 Credits)
Step 5: Launch the HCU-Client and connect your phone.
Step 6: In your phone dialer, enter *#*#2846579#*#* and select “Background settings,” “USB ports settings,” and “Manufacture mode.”
Step 7: In your HCU Client, log into your account and click Read Phone Info.
Step 8: Open the Unlock tab and tap Read Bootloader code. A warning will appear that this process will wipe your device. Confirm and wait for a couple of minutes. After a few minutes, you will see the bootloader code.
Instructions to Unlock Bootloader
- Before unlocking the bootloader, enable the developer option on your device.
- To enable the developer option, Go to your Settings –> System -> About Phone -> Now Tap on the Build Number 7-8 times until you see a toast message “Developer option enabled“
- Now go to the Developer option in the settings and Enable OEM unlock.
- Download the ADB and Fastboot Tool on your computer and save it in C:/ Drive.
- In your adb and fastboot tool, you have to open the command window/PowerShell by holding the SHIFT key + Press the right click on your mouse.
- Turn off your phone and press the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously to open Fastboot mode or enter the command [To enter the command, you need to connect your phone to your PC using a USB Cable.
adb reboot bootloader
- Now, unlock your device’s bootloader with this command line.
fastboot oem unlock ******
You need to replace the ****** with the unique unlock code that you purchased. Check your email!
- Once it is done, you can reboot your phone. Now, you can install TWRP Recovery, Custom Kernel, Root, or custom ROM. Enjoy!
Useful command:
To boot into Fastboot mode, type the below command in the black window:
adb reboot bootloader
To Unlock, you can even type the command with the unlock code you received from Huawei.
fastboot oem unlock [unlock code]
That’s it! You have unlocked the bootloader of the Huawei P9 smartphone.
