yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Si73:
You could have a look at this thread from the Huawei Mate 9 forum and give it a try but with relevant Mediapad M5 firmware! https://xdaforums.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-install-magisk-mate-9-running-t3773878
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] kev1807:
Is there a way back if it does not work? :D
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] m5mediapad:
I also have the CMR-w09 how ever DC can not find the device i have it fully installed on my windows 10 maybe it is because of HI(hiwai sync)?

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I tried this but the link does not open to register for unlock? also i am based in Uk and there is no option to give a UK number

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I am trying yo get debian9 with xfce fully installed on this tablet with NO andriod system running such as linux deploy or VNC....
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] thref23:
Am I the only one who couldn't get these instructions to work?

I can't get the device to install cleanly on either or my two Windows PCs. Perhaps I need drivers?

Perhaps as a result, DC Unlocker won't find my phone via automatic detection.

I might be able to get a code elsewhere - but I also can't get this thing to boot into Download mode.

Am I supposed to enable anything in Developer Options?

When I hook up to my PC, I get asked whether I want to charge only or xfer files or photos. Does it matter what I select?

Manufacture mode tends to revert back to Hisuite mode after I disconnect the USB cable.

Thanks...

(ETA - I figured out DL mode - the instructions say "power keyS" not "power key" - my bad)

(ETA - I got my key from DC. Got the following error message from Multi-Tool - 'Error! Unable to execute command, check the status of Bootloader and FRP (Phone Finder).' I'll figure this out.)

(ETA - turns out you have to enable OEM unlocking, who'd a thunk it. For the record, I'm not that Android illiterate, this is simply the first device I have bought in years, the first device I've bought within days of first root, and I'm used to everything being spelled out. Big thanks to the OP nonetheless!)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] PewPewK:
How'd you fix the device not being detected? I've tried everything to get drivers installed, but none of them work. I'm stuck at finding the phone via automatic detection.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] thref23:
I'm not 100% sure, but three things:

Make sure to enable USB debugging via Developer Options.

Make sure you are still in Manufacturer mode, and have not been reverted back to Hisuite mode, before hooking it up to your PC .

I installed and opened Multi-Tool before I successfully generated a code; I forget if I did anything in particular, but it prompted me to download a Huawei_Drivers zip file that I might or might not have needed.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] PewPewK:
I managed to fix it, but I'm also not clear on what I did that caused it to work for others who might be running into the problem.

The last thing I did before it worked was install and update the latest HiSuite from Huawei's website. Otherwise I also was trying to install the Huawei drivers from Multi-Tool. Either one of those is likely the culprit for it finally working.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] pazzu:
Hi Skyvahaerie, would you share how you managed to downgrade the firmware? Which firmware did you download?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] stinger4321:
I got my unlock code from https://global-unlocking-solutions.miiduu.com/bootloader-unlock-codes-choose-model-below

they sent me my code in minutes. just make sure you have oem toggled and enter code through fastboot or toolkit listed in OP.

I only had to send the the tablets serial number. I have the M5 10.8 WiFi version and I was running latest OS since I just bought it.. CWR-W09 with 8.0.0.190
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Lw00d:
hello

i normally use nexus to pixel family devices. ADB is the way to do everything. with this tablet need to use third party software. im new to this. could i get some help .please.

i have the latest software SHT-W09 8.0.0.173, i am going to downgrade . to unlock .

1. what software do i need to downgrade??

2 where do i get the older version to flash. ???

3. and what version should i downgrade to?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] etheberge:
Thanks for the tip mate, I placed an order and the guy sent me the code in about 30 minutes. It worked fine, I managed to unlock the bootloader on my CMR-W09C432 with no issues.

Great service for 22 USD.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Lw00d:
i could confirm this works with latest software version on M5 8.4. SHT-W09 8.0.0.173,,...... just provide SN# . they send you code. in 5mins. i did it with ADB. thats what i am use to.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] stinger4321:
I'm glad others are able to unlock. it's a great tablet picked mine 10.8" up for $299 . I was going to return if I couldn't unlock and root. Also I did email Huawei but they sent a response back saying.

Huawei USA does not provide codes to unlock the bootloader*under any circumstance.*We kindly inform you that this action*can potentially "brick" the device or in other words, renders the*device*completely unusable and voids the warranty service and device support.

also received a similar response from Asia division.

Luckily there is still an option for 22$. Get it while you can . Saw another site wanting over $50..
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] TiTiB:
Confirmed working on my SHT-W09 8.0.0.173(C567)<<this the 8.4" WiFi U.S. model. Took a bit longer than the advertised 6 hours to get the code, but whatevs. Wasn't thinking about the full system reset...Luckily I was prepared though as I had backed up important stuff a few days ago...PHEW!

Thanks much to [MENTION=1743916]stinger4321[/MENTION]. Kept me from having to do downgrade :svetius:

Now off to figuring out how to root this thing.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] lambgx02:
Ok, guys .. I have a confession to make.

Turns out the Tab S3 LTE's smallest version is too big for one of my applications - viewing screen for my Phantom 4. In a moment of weakness, I ordered an SHT-AL09 (C636), sealed, NIB, from an eBay'er, hoping that at least Huawei wouldn't see that money.

Anyway, I've had no luck unlocking the bootloader. DC-Unlocker reports a timeout with "read bootloader," and the code I got back from global-unlocking-solutions didn't work (bad password on OEM unlock). I've been working with him, but he says my "core has been modified" and the second IMEI shouldn't be present (IMEI1:000000000000000).

I offer myself as a guinny pig, if anyone has any ideas. I'm fully prepared to end up bricking this device and disposing of it; it's a $500 hit, but I deserve it for so thoroughly compromising on my own morals. If I do manage to root it, I will use it.. but have no use for an unrooted device.. so.. I'm willing to try whatever it takes.

So far, I've tried installing a few different firmware versions, but they all fail during the SDcard update attempt. I'm presently on build 190. I've tried installing:

SHT-AL09C636B169_8.0.0.169_Asia_Pacific.zip

.. but no luck. Updater complains about version incompatibility.

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If anyone has the Chinese (C636) SHT-AL09, can you run:

fastboot oem get-psid

.. and paste the output (obfuscating the actual IMEI(s) of course)?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] _mac:
Ministryofsolutions.com

New to XDA but due to a plethora of posts that helped me & by way of a thank you, thought I'd share my positive experience unlocking & rooting my M5 8.4". (time my trusty Nexus 7 had an upgrade)

Device = SHT-W09 8.0.0.168 (C432)

Went with MinistryOfSolutions.com for unlock code. Not the cheapest but extremely helpful & received code within 20mins. They also provide the guide to flash the unlock code & root with Magisk (apologies I can't post links as a newbie).

Ended up with OpenKirin Rom (Resurrection Remix OS Beta 3).

Using stock recovery at the moment as OpenKirin advised. Always used TWRP with Nexus family & loved it. Not sure if / why I can't install TWRP.

If anyone can point me in the right direction concerning appropriate recovery, that would be helpful.

Cheers
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] TiTiB:
I too am used to full TWRP on Samsung devices. Am considering using TWRP install method in this thread.

https://xdaforums.com/mediapad-m5/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-2-1-t3813825

I'm not interested in Magisk---too many troubles in the past--and want root mostly to unG**gle.

I loved Resurrection Remix ROMs on previous devices, so am rethinking right now.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] lambgx02:
Ordered a code and installed all the software they listed yesterday. Haven't heard anything from them yet, but fingers crossed.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] TiTiB:
[MENTION=9588153]_mac[/MENTION] When you installed Resurrection Remix did you go from stock? Reason I ask is that the instructions say that "…if you are switching ROM flavours (such as going from LOS to RROS for example), then you will need to perform a data wipe."

Is this the aforementioned "wipe" step

15. Press the “Wipe data/factory reset” button.

in the installation instructions? Or is there something that needs to be done before flashing RR?

Thanks
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] _mac:
I've a bit of swotting up to do on recovery options. Not sure about modified TWRP's, encrypted partitions & how this affects Huawei devices. OpenKirin must have a reason for insisting on stock recovery when flashing their ROM's?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] lambgx02:
Does anyone here have the Chinese variant (C636)? If so, have you been able to successfully unlock it?

edit Oh. Op does, ahaha. Op, if you're reading this, would you be able to run fastboot oem get-psid and paste the results (obfuscating the IMEI/SN, of course)?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] _mac:
[MENTION=6773321]TiTiB[/MENTION] Yup, I installed Resurrection Remix from stock.

1) Flash RR rom via adb

2) Reboot to stock recovery (don't reboot system)

3) Execute wipe / factory reset

4) Reboot system

4) Hope & pray! (lol.. It worked perfectly)

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[MENTION=1107425]lambgx02[/MENTION] I dropped them an email first to test the waters. After a couple of questions & checking reviews they had a measure of my confidence so sent payment & were quick supplying unlock code.

Unlocking M5 comes under "other paid services" on their site & requires you drop them an email first. The PayPal link does not work (dev advised he did this deliberately due to lots of requests not meeting criteria). 30 euro via PayPal friends & family was a risk but unfounded.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] lambgx02:
Ah, crap. I saw the SHT-AL09 listed under their main Huawei bootloader unlocking service ($4) here:

https://ministryofsolutions.com/huawei-bootloader-unlock-paid-service-html

.. and placed my order. No one is responding via WhatsApp so I'll try email.

edit - coming up on 36 hours and still nothing.. no email response, no WhatsApp (though I'm seeing two checkmarks indicating delivery).. not overly impressed so far. :/

second edit - MoS replied, saying my unit was "modified" and refunding my money. So, good on them. I've wasted enough time, and frankly, I feel dirty and immoral even holding this piece of trash. Back to the vendor it goes. I'm buying the Samsung and modifying my P4 mount to fit it. Nevertheless, thanks for the help, everyone.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] JeepFreak:
I ended up going with MinistryOfSolutions because I really didn't want to install any shady teamviewer software some sites require; I just wanted the code, if possible. I shot a few questions over to the guy via email and didn't hear back after a few days. I checked his site again and it had a "live chat" option active. I chatted with him there and he answered a variety of questions thoroughly and patiently. I sent over the ~$35 USD with the chat window still open and I had a code in like 4 minutes! The code worked great, but he did say he guaranteed that it would. As far as the initial email... he said he's one guy dealing with 50+ customers a day, so... fair enough. I would definitely recommend his service. If you don't hear back via email, try to catch him through one of the other channels he makes available.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Michiel0912:
With my build number he said it was not possible.

SHT-W09 8.0.0.168 (C432)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] dna182:
Thanks it works on my .173 model via dc unlocker method after "downgrading" to .163 via method posted on another threads
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Michiel0912:
Could you link the mentioned "method"?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] dna182:
Sure, it is based on [MENTION=3515190]kev1807[/MENTION] 's post on this thread https://xdaforums.com/mediapad-m5/how-to/how-to-downgrade-firmware-t3856385

Couple of notes though :

1. My SHT-W09 is Japan/Asia version? (I forgot the "C-number")

2. I have .173 version which is not compatible with the dc-unlocker (I checked and it didn't work)

3. Downgrade using 8.0.0.163(C432) firmware

4. Still written as .17 version, however the layout is changed

5. Dc-unlocker now works flawlessly
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] reflog@gmail.com:
any chance to get this working on cmr-AL09 ?

I am getting:

selection :

manufacturer - Huawei phones

model - Auto detect (recommended)

Found Applications port COM10

===================================================================

Reading bootloader code...

unknown error (375)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Michiel0912:
Could not downgrade my EU version.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] pazzu:
https://global-unlocking-solutions.miiduu.com/bootloader-unlock-codes-choose-model-below

Another success story. My device is the m5 8.4 SHT-AL-09. My firmware was on 8.0.0.185; took a day but I got the code to run in fastboot without any teamviewer requirement.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Spl1tz:
Hi

I just got my SHT-W09 on firmware 8.0.0.193(C432)

Any chance to Unlock it? Do i need to downgrade first? What firmware is recommended?

Cheers
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] marvi0:
Guys am thinking of moving this tablet on. What's the best method to remove the warning at the start of the tablet? Am assuming I will need to relock the bootloader?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] StephenMSmith:
Yep, you gotta relic the bootloader, which will also wipe your tablet which you'd be doing anyway if selling it.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jepe63:
Anybody has this got working on a CMR-AL19 - M5 (10.8) Pro LTE ?

Will get mine tomorrow, i'm curious if i get this to work at all....
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Bratbert:
I was able to unlock the bootloader on my CMR-W09 (firmware 181 or 183, don't remember) and root my pad.

In order to unlock your bootloader with DC-unlocker you need to downgrade first to firmware version 168 or lower.

It goes like this:

(Replace ? with . in URLs)

1. Downgrade to firmware 168 using an image from androidhost?ru

androidhost?ru/97T for CMR-W09

If you have a different model, these are the images from the same place that appear to work. Use the search. (credit to Pianoralf on android-hilfe.de)

M5 10.8 WIFI: Huawei MadiaPad M5 Cameron-W09A 8.0.0.168 (C432) MagentaCLOUD

M5 pro 10.8 LTE : HUAWEI MADIAPAD M5 CMRCAMERON-AL19B 8.0.0.161(C432) Link ( RU)

M5 8.4 WIFI: MEDIAPAD M5 8.4 SHT-W09 SCHUBERT-W09A 8.0.0.163(C432) Link (RU)

M5 8.4 LTE: SHT-AL09 8.0.0.163(C432) Link ( RU)

M5 10.8 LTE: CMR-AL09 M5 CMR CAMERON-AL09A 8.0.0.161(C432)

Open the archive and extract the dload directory to your SD-card. Then turn off device and reboot into update mode (power+volup+voldown pressed). It should then downgrade.

2. Bootloader unlock using DC-Unlocker to get unlock code (4 € credit required) and Multitool to apply said code.

3. Congratualtions, your bootloader is now unlocked.

4. Update to current version as needed.

5. Use Magisk Manager to create modified bootloader. Flash modified bootloader to gain root. This should be described elsewhere here in the forum. I did it using this guide (in German) where you will also find already modified images for CMR-W09:

www?android-hilfe?de/forum/root-custom-roms-modding-fuer-das-huawei-mediapad-m5-10-8.3359/der-mediapad-m5-root-thread.877718?html

Good luck!
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Reuben_skelz92:
Didnt work for me. Error at 3%
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Bratbert:
Did you select the appropriate ROM version for your device variant? What is the firmware version you're trying to downgrade from?

Found this on the other forum, from somebody who failed to downgrade via normal method, but succeeded doing this:

1. extract dload folder so sd-card root

2. from update_sd.zip, extract update.app to same directory on sd-card

3. delete update_sd.zip

4. do normal upgrade: In the home screen click calculator, turn the tablet to landscape, enter ()()2846579()() , and the ProjectMenu page will be displayed. Go to 4. Software Upgrade > 1. SDCard Upgrade > OK).
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Reuben_skelz92:
I'm on 193 I think. I used the recommended firmware for the 10.8 WiFi. I will give this a try. Thanks

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Wow that actually worked . Thanks

Now to try to unlock the bootloader
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Reuben_skelz92:
Dunno if someone can help. I've tried all sorts but my laptop running Windows 10 just won't recognize the tablet properly. The DC unlocked picks it up in PORT32 etc. But can't find the model number etc..my laptop keeps thinking it's a disc or hisuite. Done USB debugging. Uninstalling drivers. Restarting laptop and tablet. Manufacturer mode. Changing to MTP. Ive downgraded to fimrware 168 . Spent hours trying to get it to pick up properly so I can unlock the bootloader ?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] StephenMSmith:
I had similar problems which were solved by installing that HiSuite app. I think it installs some specific drivers that work while standard don't , and then DC unlocked recognized my m5. Try that.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Reuben_skelz92:
Tried hisuite but still doesn't help :(
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Reuben_skelz92:
What exactly did you do if you don't mind me asking? Do you select charging only or transfers when connect? Did you select MTP as usb protocol. We're you in manufacture mode? . Did you allow HDB from your tablet? Just seeing if theres a step I did wrong or missed or shouldn't have done
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] StephenMSmith:
I just let HiSuite install automatically. When I plug in my tablet to laptop, it would auto run, and then you also see HiSuite as CD drive. Installed HiSuite and DC unlocker finally recognized it. I've never used HiSuite but it definitely supplied something missing on my laptop.

This was back in August. Not sure which firmware but I did not need to downgrade.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Reuben_skelz92:
Yeah my laptop was still saying it was a cd drive . I will try installing it that way
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Reuben_skelz92:
Nothing works. Probably my laptop. I give up for now
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] exitmood:
error 375! is it work on android 8?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] marvi0:
Hello again. Can anyone advise me how to relock the bootloader please as I want to move the tablet on thanks.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tool Belt:
Don't have the answer here, but you may want to consider leaving it unlocked and in your offer to sell let the buyer decide if she wants it locked or unlocked.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] StephenMSmith:
Rebooting into fastboot mode (hold buttons down while tablet plugged into USB port on laptops), and then typing "fastboot oem lock" works for all my other reviews so I would assume for this tab as well. However I haven't tried to relock.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] marvi0:
Hello many thanks. Can anyone else please confirm this before I try it to lock the bootloader as want to sell the tablet with bootloader locked please?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] viva-yo:
May I ask why are you selling it?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] danyalex01:
I have downgrade to firm 8.0.0.163 but bootloader unlock it is blocked with DC-UNLOCKER

There is a Patch Android Security of 01.01.2019, do you know how do I do?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] SkyLink24:
Same situation here
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Bratbert:
Did you enable OEM unlock in the developer options of your tablet? Are your pc drivers correctly installed?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] exitmood:
Hi friends

Is there any chance to unlock boot loader on android 8 ? build number is 8.0.0.10 (c576)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] paulo boë:
I can't extract the update.app. ES File says "Encryption and decryption only work in the interal storage. Please move files into internal storage."

What now?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] viva-yo:
Thanks for the guide. It was really useful

Enviado desde mi SM-N9005 mediante Tapatalk
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Justpassingthroughhere:
Might help some

This may help a few who after following some of the tips here still cannot unlock their device

You may possibly have an issue with DC-unlocker. For me it was detecting the device but for whatever reason couldn’t read the bootloader spewing out error 37, 121 etc then restarting the device

Try using their other program: HCU-client

replace ? with /

https:??hcu-client.com?download?

Use same login details as Dc unlocker. Read phone info, click unlock then unlock bootloader.

For info - my model recently purchased m5 8.4 (Feb 2019) model SHT-W09 which I force downgraded to build number 163(c432) – then updated to build SHT-W09 8.0.0.168(c432) then unlocked with HCU-client

Your mileage may vary.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ElsaReyes:
I just got my huawei mediapad m5 and I'm having a lot of trouble getting it downgraded so I can unlock it. I've tried numerous methods and it always ends up giving me a system error. Can someone help me figure this out? Also I'm not sure if I'm even downloading the right version, is the firmware the build number or something else?

EDIT: Okay so mine is the CMR-W09. I downloaded the c432 version of it and unzipped everything, put in in the sd card root folder, and did the power/vol up/vol down button combo and it failed without even starting.

So I tried several other versions I found elsewhere. Trying things several different ways with each one, and no matter what I tried, which was pretty much every version of the way to do this mentioned in the past two months of this thread, and every single one of them got the same failure message, so I seriously do not know what to do. Please help. What am I doing wrong?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] reflog@gmail.com:
Same thing here. I have CMR-AL09 and any downgrade attempt stops at 4% and reboots. Tried different images, same result