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[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ronin9876:
I want to report that I have retrieved the Bootloader Code for my Huawei M5 10.8 wifi Tablet model CMR-W09 using DC-UNLOCKER application. I haven't tested the code yet to confirm if it works or not !!! (So until I test it by unlocking my device I will not be sure if its correct as some other people reported the codes retrieved from DC Unlocker didn't work for them).

To get the code I first installed the latest version of Hisuite and then used DC-Unlocker ver 1.00.1403. and followed the Tutorial titled :- "How to read Huawei Android phone bootloader code" ... found on DC-Unlocker website.

This cost 4 Euro which from my opinion is well spent to avoid further hassles.

As mentioned I haven't yet tried to use the Bootloader Unlock Code to unlock yet but I will post the results after I try and unlock it.

Before this, I did try on the Huawei website many ways to retrieve the codes without success... Last time i was getting this error message:- {"msg":"imei_notbound_account"}

This could have been because I wasn't able to connect to the Cloud in Huawei Accounts... I always got an error message saying it wasn't available in my region. And some other people on this site posted that connecting to the Huawei Cloud was a condition of getting the codes from the unlock website.

I also tried many times to get help from Huawei Support in Australia but all they did was refer me back to the Huawei Unlock Website and explain they were no longer authorized or able to get the unlock codes themselves.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] zed011:
No code appears when I enter everything correctly. Tried on multiple browsers for my wifi version. I've done all the console tricks mentioned in the thread
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMystic:
Isn't working. Can you give more details?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Cintax:
What specific error are you getting? Does nothing happen at all? Does the select box change? etc

Keep in mind that if you're copying and pasting in Chrome, it will try to strip out the

javascript:

at the beginning, so you'll likely have to manually type that in at the beginning. Then just hit enter and it should force the dropdown to change in the page below.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMystic:
Nothing happens.

Can you give the complete URL that I can just paste?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ronin9876:
IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT

I was able to retrieve a Bootloader Unlock code from the Huawei Website yesterday using the script method before it was shut down.

But unfortunately the Unlock Code I got from the Huawei Website is completely different from the Unlock Code which I retrieved from DC-Unlocker.

The code retrieved from DC Unlocker is all Digits while the code from the Huawei Website is Digits and Characters.

This causes me a little concern.. I haven't tried either Unlock Code yet so I can't tell for sure which, if any, are correct.

On the XDA Developer website I have noticed some people have reported unlocking bootloaders with codes extracted with DC Unlocker and others claim the codes didn't work for them...

In my case I won't know for sure until I try and unlock the Bootloader on my M5. At present I am taking my time to collect and verify the needed components to root the device...
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] wpy:
I was able to unlock my huawei CMR-AL19 using dc unlocker. I had to do it twice as the first code it gave me did not work. I tried it again after a few weeks and the 2md code worked!!!. Huawei website was not showing me the code and support was no help at all. Thanks for the infos here.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Butch1326:
My wife and I were both successful using DC Unlocker to obtain the bootloader unlock code on our SHT-AL09 tablets. It was easy-peasy. Well worth the 4 Euros. I spent several hours researching and performing all the workarounds mentioned on the forums in an attempt to get the bootloader code from the Huawei website. I think the workarounds mainly worked for the tablets with WiFi only. The LTE models have a different Product Identification number sequence where the IMEI was needed to get the bootloader unlock code and getting the imei_notbound_account message. I also think people outside the US had more success in tricking the website into providing the unlock code.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Linuxmon:
To clarify some slight misinformation posted earlier. I received my unlock code from Huawei's website originally and it is a series of alphanumeric characters. I used fastboot OEM unlock with this code and it quickly unlocked my M5 Pro wifi only (usa) - CMR-W19

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[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ronin9876:
Hi Linuxmon..... Thank you for this confirmation :)

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[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Si73:
Although I can clarify the 3 different alphanumerical codes Huawei gave me did not work but the numerical code from DC Unlocker worked straight away!
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ivanbarker:
Hey guys,

Before I go wasting my money to try to get a code, can someone confirm that Huawei did actually shut down the service and I can no longer get an unlock code?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Zercher:
New SHT-W09

I too was able to unlock my tablet using DC Unlocker. Very much worth the $$

Again...

make sure you use HiSuite to get your PC to recognize the tablet.

Put the darn tablet in OEM unlock mode in the developer's Options (if available-mine was) :good:

Ed
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ronin9876:
Thanks magnumlove for this information. Its settled then, that the unlock code may be either alphanumerical or just numerical. Just a thought, maybe its region dependant because the code given by Huawei for my wifes Australian sourced GR5 (2017) phone is numerical. While the code Huawei provided for my Chinese sourced M5 tablet CMR-W09 is alphanumerical. (As mentioned in earlier posts the code provided by DC-Unlocker for the same Tablet is numerical). Unfortunately I am too busy for a couple of weeks to test the codes.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] shortyboy:
Just performed bootloader unlock via guide. Had connection issues where tablet was not seen in DC Unlocker Client on my surface pro. Installed HiSuite app and was able to generate code and use fastboot oem unlock to perform unlock.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
* * * Thread Cleaned * * *

While this is a discussion thread, the discussion that happens here needs to be respectful, and not insulting, or rude towards other members, as Forum Rules require.

If you disagree with someone so much that you feel you need to respond with personal attacks, rudeness, or insults, simply do not post.

The rules apply to ALL Xda members, regardless of your title, position, experience, or skill level.

This is a courtesy warning. If these violations continue, the accounts involved will be reviewed for restriction or removal.

It's pretty simple; be respectful, be helpful, or be silent.

Thanks.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] v4mofo:
This was a step missing in the original post (you still watching Apo11on? Could you add this in an edit?), thanks much for pointing it out here. I'm also now unlocked after sorting this One issue.

Thanks for the original post! Couldn't have done this without the info there, so it's very much appreciated.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Sraichvold:
BRILLIANT! Worked perfectly!!!
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Apo11on:
There are no steps missing in the OP. My M5 doesnt have OEM unlock mode option, so you have a firmware from a different region. The ability of your PC to recognize Huawei device depends on what USB drivers for android you use, where you installed them, how you installed them and a few other environmental factors, as well as the actual Windows OS you use. My PC did not need HiSuite to recognize the phablet. I said in the OP I'm publishing a guide, specific to my own device, and that I can't be sure if the exact same steps will work on other M5 variants, without actually testing it. Users are welcome to share experiences and workarounds for other models.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Apo11on:
I've updated the OP of the root thread with instructions for 8.0.0.171
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] StephenMSmith:
Unlocking prevent ota updates?

This is my first non Google Huawei device. Can anyone confirm that simply unlocking the bootloader Wil not affect ota updates or anything else? I always immediately unlock the bootloader for all my devices es, then later decide to root once the rooting process is nailed down.

I want to unlock the bootloader of my new m5 now but still receive all updates from Huawei while deciding if and when to root.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] DDragonDD:
Unlock bootloader - u still have OTA

ROOT device - no more OTA or update via OTA will fail.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] StephenMSmith:
ok, nevermind. DC Unlocker worked fine for me after following the instructions on the DC Unlocker page. I think I was missing the Huawei drivers and thought the google ADB/fastboot was good enough. Problem solved and my devic e is unlocked.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
* * *Thread Cleaned, again * * *

Look guys, everyone here was new, asked dumb questions, made stupid remarks, and frustrated those who are contributing to Xda. Each of us has done it when we were new, someone of us are still doing it as senior members.

My point; now that you're the one being frustrated by new users, don't threaten to pick up your toys and go home, if every dev here did that this place would be another social site. Report abusive users, don't "punish" the many users who show respect and appreciation for your time and efforts by walking away because a few new guys get irritating (remember when you were the one doing the irritating).

Maybe it would do us all good to remember the days when we were the ones making people mad, asking stupid questions or arguing because we thought we knew when we really didn't.

Those who are here to share your hard work, and be recognized, thanked, and grow your experience, please remember that the rules are for you as well as everyone else.

If you are relatively new, and don't know how things work in Xda, or think you know more than someone else, or feel like arguing because your opinion is different than the one providing mods, Roms, etc. figure out a way to communicate the difference with respect and realizing that people who develop word here do it for free, they do it when they could be hanging out with friends or family, and they share it with us because they want to see if it works, what's broke, and get feedback on how to fix it. Not be disrespected by users who haven't put in that time yet. And the rules apply to you as well as everyone else.

This thread has talented and experienced people in it, don't let all that get wasted and lost in arguing, bickering, and violation Forum Rules. Nothing productive come of that.

No one is permitted to insult, be rude, or disrespect another user, regardless of your title, your skill level, or your time in Xda. Those who give up their personal time to develop mods for our devices deserve respect from those of us who use their work for free.

tl;dr

Be respectful to those who dedicate their free time to provide free stuff for us, every users should show respect to every user, report those causing heartache and frustration, remember you are here for the greater good, not the lesser evil. Be kind, and be an example of what you think Xda should be.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] CrazyPeter:
Worked for me using DC Unlocker. However the instructions make several assumptions. Hopefully this may help others out (+1 Thanks if it does).

1/ You need to enable Developer Options

2/ You need to enable OEM Unlocking

3. You need to enable USB debugging

4/ You need to have your device detected correctly by windows.

(The last item caused me alot of pain an many wasted hours trying Google and various internet USB ADB drivers. However in the end, I just installed Huawei HiSuite and it sorted out all the drivers).

https://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/

When switching to manufacturer mode, it's also not obvious what other dialog options you press (picture, charge only, transfer files, cancel).

I am assuming if I relock the bootloader, I don't need t a new code to unlock it again? The code stays the same, as it's related to hardware ID.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Apo11on:
The instructions do not make any assumption beyond the minimal knowledge, which is expected of users, who try to hack their expensive hardware. Enabling developer options and subsequently USB debugging is Android 101. It is not recommended for people, whose Andoid expertise level is such that they don't know in order for ADB and Fasboot to work USB debugging must be enabled to attempt complex and dangerous operations, such as unlocking phone bootloaders. Certain, minimal amount of prior knowledge, reading and learning is required - otherwise they risk bricking their expensive device. "adb" does stand for android DEBUG bridge...

OEM unlocking is not an option, available on my device. I stated in the OP, and just a few posts before yours again, the guide is posted for my specific version and it should not be assumed these exact steps will work "as they are" for other M5 variants.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] CrazyPeter:
Didn't assume anything. I know alot about Android development, but every device is different ( partitions, bootloader schemes flashing methods) and has different requirements, you should assume nothing and detail everything, you are more likely to brick a device with partial instructions....
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Apo11on:
You are misunderstanding my response - I never said you assumed anything. Your post, to which I originally replied (I recommend you re-read it), accuses my guide of making assumptions and not documenting all the required steps in the unlock procedure, which you claim should have been documented. I replied to you by saying there are no assumptions in my guide, and there are no steps missing. The guide is complete and works "as is" on Chinese SHT-AL09C00 version I own. Contrary to your assertion, the things you claim I should have mentioned in the guide, such as activating developer options and enabling USB debugging , are

not

different between devices - the need to enable USB debugging when working with ADB and Fastboot is common across the board for ALL android devices - no device is different in that sense. That is part of the minimal knowledge I was referring to. The instructions in the OP are not partial - they are 100% complete for SHT-AL09C00. Vast majority of guides on XDA do not mention enabling USB debugging, because that step would be common to ALL guides. The level of detail you expect is unreasonable - you could claim in similar manner the guide is incomplete, because I didn't mention that you need USB cable or a Windows computer, to download DC-Unlocker client. And once again - OEM unlocking is not present in my device model, for which the steps in the OP are for.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] AntoineeniotnA:
Hello all.

Stuck here for me. Does anyone had this problem ?

It's a Huawei Mediapad M5 Europe (France)

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

DC - Unlocker 2 Client 1.00.1403

Detecting phone :

selection :

manufacturer - Huawei phones

model - Huawei HiSilicon Kirin Android phone (new)

Selected Applications port COM10

Model : Huawei HiSilicon Kirin Android phone (new)

Serial NR. : NNFDU18330000190

Firmware : System 8.0.0.046(0EQB)

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

Reading bootloader code...

unknown error

===================================================================
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Signor Rossi:
This instructions work great, but it took me 30 minutes to get it done.

Important bit is to ensure USB debugging is enabled and OEM is set to unlocked.

Do all the setup before connecting the tablet to the computer. Once the initial setup is done, connect the Tablet and ensure the drivers are properly installed.

Once this is all done, try unlocking the device.

As said this is not straight forward even when the instructions are correct.

Hope this helps anyone?

Gesendet von meinem CMR-AL09 mit Tapatalk
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Apo11on:
Have you tried the suggestion I listed in step 11 of the OP?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jsm36:
How to enable Project Mode on Wifi only tablets?

Hello community.

I have the 10.8 Wifi only EU-Version.

When I try to type the code in the calculator using landscape mode I am not able to type a number with two ",". The calculater shows an error message when I want to type the second ",". I also checked my other Android devices, no calculater allows it to type numbers with more than one comma.

I'm also not able to type a space between the two "()".

It looks like I'm getting something completely wrong here. Should I try to copy and paste the code in the calculator?

It would be great if someone could help me with this, it's my first Huawei device and I need root.

Thanks ahead.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Si73:
You don't need to put spaces between the () and just type in the long number. As it's a large number the calculator will automatically add the commas. Make sure you use the stock calculator app. Good luck.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] massima:
Finally i get my SHT-W09, i followed the guide and i obtained the code at first try:victory::good:. I enabled the usb debug mode but without the "manufacture mode" the M5 isn't detected. I didn't install the Hisuite but just drivers (i posted here time ago)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] dvijetrecine:
this is best 4 euros i spent in a long time. i have cmr-w09 model and it worked after some effort
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] audioralf:
The B181 update includes a security patch, which closes the backdoor used by DC-unocker to obtain the booloader unlock code.

DC-unlocker comments this with: "Your device now runs new security system and no service will work even if it is detected as it appears [​IMG] Only possibly downgrade may help it."

So, if you want to get the bootloader code, you must use B168 or versions below that.

If you have already updated to B181 , you must try to downgrade.

You can find versions with working common dload method via project menu and SD Card

find it here: http://androidhost.ru/search.html

Just search "AL09" or "W09" , "Mediapad M5" or "Madiapad M5" (Seems they have a typo maybe because of diffenent russian characters)

I checked B181 and B168 (for W09) both have XLOADER 02 (checked via ante09 tool) , so this should work.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Thanks! I had to read between the lines to fill in some missing information found in the comments as I have a US Version Wifi Only 8.4 Mediapad M5 -- I could not get the DC locker to detect but after messing around with it and installing HiSuite it finally worked. I am now unlocked! Only had tablet for about an hour now but this was the first thing on my todo list!
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Matador-67:
I found full .168 on hff how Do i a downgrade?

Gesendet von meinem CMR-W09 mit Tapatalk
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kerobin24:
Hello

Somebody know if work DC Unlocker on a Huawei M5 Pro with 8.0.0.172?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tool Belt:
Just ran this an hour after opening the box on my 8.4. Bootloader code on first attempt. MultiTool would not play nice........" the remote server returned an error (403) forbidden". After granting and removing adb access to the computer several times and toggling dev options and usb debugging a few times I was able to connect with adb and fastboot and unlocked via fastboot. Done!

Thanks to all and the OP.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] dahawthorne:
I've come across this thread after considering buying a UK M5. I prefer rooted devices because I want the option to install newer ROMs as the device ages, but I was disappointed by the initial post (no disrespect intended) which mentions a lot of steps (not a problem), payment and an online service to unlock. However, your post implies that you did it with Fastboot, which I've used on every Nexus device I've ever had.

Is this right? "Fastboot oem unlock" works without the need of the steps in the OP?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tool Belt:
I apologize, I did not include that after I got the unlock code with DC Unclock I used Fastboot to enter the code and unlock the bootloader. It is well worth the 4 euro and really fairly straight forward. I always root my devices but I am waiting until Huawei stops doing OTA's on this . So far no complaints with stock.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] dahawthorne:
No worries - thanks for clarifying. I thought it sounded too simple to be true, after reading all the hoops people have to jump through to unlock this device.

Oh well, the search for a simply-rootable tablet continues... :). I won't give money to companies which refuse to give me total access to the device I've paid for.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tool Belt:
I understand and respect your philosophy. Having said that.....you are missing out on a fab tablet.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] kev1807:
I'm also wondering that ...

Did neither unlock any bootloader nor root back then, as I figured I did not need it, however, the chance of getting rid of "auto-brightness feature" is tempting, so I figured I'd give it a try ...
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Psych Engel:
I don´t think, there should be a problem. Even if there´s a problem, you can get your money back from dc-unlocker.

I´m a little bit confused, because my code was only a 16 digit code. If it´s only a 16 digit code, it should be possible to do a brute-force on it or am I wrong?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tool Belt:
Sure, if you have time to try 10 to the 16th combinations.........do the math at even a thousand combinations a second.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] oslo83:
lets say 36e16=~221 x 10e21=a lot for my cpu.

but you could get lucky or not....

36 because 10 numerical digits and 26 alphabetical digits

exponantial 16 cause 16 rows

I don't know how phone reacts after many wrong tryes....
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tool Belt:
My code was all numeric
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] mroshaw:
The unlock code that I received from the Huawei firmware site, when it was still active, was alphanumeric: IXRCYBEGGLIT3B17 (obfuscated, just in case!)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] oslo83:
Your device is a wifi-only tablet ?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tool Belt:
Yes, code from DC Unlock
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] oslo83:
I checked and :

-I got an alphanumerical unlock code for a blue honor9 from huawei unlock form last december

-I got a numerical-only only code for a grey honor9 from hcu-client/DC-unlocker last spring

Maybe, there is multiple unlocks codes for a same device... or at least maybe one numerical and one alphanumerical...
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] CrazyPeter:
Nobody has posted their actual code, could the alpha numeric be hex? (Or hex pairs) and when converted to decimal match up? Perhaps the bootloader accepts the code in hex or decimal????