Huawei's bootloader unlock service is being shut down

24 May 2018
It's not going to work at all for devices launched after today.

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  • Alien
  • 3RM
  • 25 May 2018

Hahaha!
The first thing I do after buying a new smartphone is root. I was never a fan of china replica brands, so I don't care. But now I can tell all those people trying to make me buy one they are the silly ones for wanting one.
By the way, they stopped the bootloader unlock because they don't want you to root and delete their spying software.
The chinese spying company doesn't want you to alter their software - it's that easy.
PS Sony offers FREE official bootloader unlock on their website ;)

#SayNO2ReplikaBrands
#SayNO2SpyingChinaPhones

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    • Jason Melling
    • uBU
    • 25 May 2018

    BS. If they provided quality service people would not need to flash custom ROMs.

      Techfan21, 25 May 2018Can't you just unlock the bootloader when u get the phone ... moretotally possible. your warranty is not void until you write "fastboot oem unlock THE_KEY" and confirm yes on the phone.

        Can't you just unlock the bootloader when u get the phone
        And continue to use stock OS
        That was you still get Software updates and Warranty isn't broken
        And you can root at a later date

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          • Anonymous
          • LHj
          • 25 May 2018

          Anonym, 25 May 2018No more Huawei for me then. Bye bye!Same here

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            • Anonym
            • 60J
            • 25 May 2018

            Anonymous, 25 May 2018I understand people's complain. But I don't care. I've neve... morethat's like saying you understand people's complaint about removing free speech, but don't care because you have nothing to say.

              Unlocking your bootloader has various risks. People should be aware of that. If they decide to do it, it should be their decision, as they bought the phone, and are willing to lose some benefits, like warranty. This means they - who bought the phone - should have the right to unlock their bootloader, knowing the risks of such endeavour. OEMs do not want that for two reasons: 1) They can push updates as they want and collect your data more freely; and 2) If your firmware / Android OS is out-of-date - because they stopped supporting the device, you are left without the possibility to update, and thus, you may buy a new phone from them. And this is just bad for consumer. Consumer wants choice and freedom, otherwise I would have bought an Apple product.

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                • Anonymous
                • 6XU
                • 25 May 2018

                I understand people's complain. But I don't care. I've never unlocked any bootloader and never rooted my phone.

                  That's unfortunate.
                  My Y7 Prime didn't even has lags and bugs for almost 8 months.

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                    • Andu
                    • Mvf
                    • 25 May 2018

                    Except for Pixels, of course, it didn't really have much custom ROMs anyway (at least from Lineage) or did it?

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                      • ej10
                      • PvT
                      • 25 May 2018

                      What a garbage firmware from huawei

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                        • dick morris
                        • uq5
                        • 25 May 2018

                        Guys, I have honor v9 (bought here in China), currently i am in China, so using Chinese ROM, soon I am returning back to my country , ie India. So I can load international/Indian ROM in my phone right ? I believe this phone is sold as V8pro ... Do I need bootlog ? Thanks

                          Anonymous, 25 May 2018It’s about time and whole Android OS will be locked down du... moreOEMs can lock the bootloader if they want, but they should not penalize others (by voiding their warranty) who unlock their bootloader unless it was shown that such caused damage to their device and that the user is aware of the risks involved. That could be a good middle ground, kind of.

                            jefire411, 25 May 2018heck huawei phones don't lag even after a year (personal ex... moreYes, I'm aware of that because I am also using a Huawei phone (P10). And so far, zero lag and still good battery life after update to Oreo. Can't say the same thing about other OEMs.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • ssY
                              • 25 May 2018

                              PeterThePanda, 25 May 2018For hardcore Android users, those that like to flash custom... moreIt’s about time and whole Android OS will be locked down due to the new Google rules including pixel phones.

                                Meaning Rooting is automatically impossible? this is bullsh*****t i will stick to oneplus. it's much better and fun


                                  Huawei!!! What so great about it!!! No bootloader NOOOOOOooo Huawei for me too!!!

                                  Selling off mine Huawei Mate 10 no big deal!! Swear won't buy any more of Huawei or Honor hand phones!! Full of crab!!! Sayonara!!!

                                    PeterThePanda, 25 May 2018For hardcore Android users, those that like to flash custom... moreheck huawei phones don't lag even after a year (personal experience)

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • U@X
                                      • 25 May 2018

                                      Will this have an effect treble support?

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • DRc
                                        • 25 May 2018

                                        [deleted post]For sure you are right..

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