how to unlock Honor 8X bootloader? - Honor 8X Questions & Answers

did anyone figure out how to get Honor 8X unlocked?
The Huawei official site has shut down the unlock application page, and the unofficial un-locking service didn't seem to work for Honor 8X.
emmm... any ideas?

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No way for now. Just hope against hope someone figures out how to.

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cloudship said:
did anyone figure out how to get Honor 8X unlocked?
The Huawei official site has shut down the unlock application page, and the unofficial un-locking service didn't seem to work for Honor 8X.
emmm... any ideas?
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you can get the code via dc unlocker

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davidhozic said:
you can get the code via dc unlocker
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dc unlocker support 8x? mh, i can't find it in device list

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Industrial said:
dc unlocker support 8x? mh, i can't find it in device list
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It's a new phone but considering it's still using the hi6250 software it should still work just fine.
And if it doesn't you can always get a refund (just buy via paypal)

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davidhozic said:
It's a new phone but considering it's still using the hi6250 software it should still work just fine.
And if it doesn't you can always get a refund (just buy via paypal)
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P9Lite use Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 650
Honor8x use Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710

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Industrial said:
P9Lite use Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 650
Honor8x use Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710
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Really? I guess i need to check the specs again, it said 659 before on gsmarena

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davidhozic said:
Really? I guess i need to check the specs again, it said 659 before on gsmarena
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Nope. Huawei unveiled the K710 with the Nova - the 8x is just the latest phone to utilize it. The correct info is on the Honor website and every phone site like Android authority, police, etc.
Both the Mate SE and 7x rely on the older SoC, however.

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Ace42 said:
Nope. Huawei unveiled the K710 with the Nova - the 8x is just the latest phone to utilize it. The correct info is on the Honor website and every phone site like Android authority, police, etc.
Both the Mate SE and 7x rely on the older SoC, however.
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No i mean, it was 659 on gsmarena when it was still expected

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Ace42 said:
Nope. Huawei unveiled the K710 with the Nova - the 8x is just the latest phone to utilize it. The correct info is on the Honor website and every phone site like Android authority, police, etc.
Both the Mate SE and 7x rely on the older SoC, however.
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I have already emailed the folks at DC Unlocker and the 8x isn't supported. So the 8x has the Kirin 710, how hard is this to be able to find the unlock codes for? Should it be an easy task to crack, or might it be impossible? Is there an ETA on these types of devices? What are the chances one will be found at all.

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Hi, I am between buying this honor 8x and the xiaomi mi a2. Any possibility to get unlocked in the near future? last emui is good or bloated?? at least root is very important to me.

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chickenwingding said:
I have already emailed the folks at DC Unlocker and the 8x isn't supported. So the 8x has the Kirin 710, how hard is this to be able to find the unlock codes for? Should it be an easy task to crack, or might it be impossible? Is there an ETA on these types of devices? What are the chances one will be found at all.
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I've never used a Kirin device. And with this being a new chip there's no guarantee the 8x's bootloader will ever be unlocked. Huawei performed a complete 180° and is no longer dev friendly.
Some say they're trying to hide the files for "GPU turbo", and so they don't want anyone to have access to system directories. Then others say it's due to users bricking their phones and trying to return them...
Either way, do not buy this phone with the intention of rooting or flashing anything. Only the Nova 3i, Mate 20 Lite and the 8x use the 710. Maybe someone will find an exploit in the Mate 20/Pro/X and use it for the 8x. Time will tell.

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In the developer options there's a tab enable OEM unlock, so at least if we can get a code it's possible
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Anyone tried funkyhuawei?

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Would be nice if they open up the request page again like they did after the honor play release for limmeted xda members, can't see what the issues is as we except the fact that once unlocked all warranty is out the window so it's not like there getting warranty claims for bricking devices as they can just turn round and say your warranty is void so its not costing them anything, if they just provided the firmware files would be a start, we live in hope
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Industrial said:
Anyone tried funkyhuawei?
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Not for $55 rip off or $132 for a pass and there give for free lol they can jog on
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funkyhuawei confirm from email, he have the code for honor 8x

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IDK if this is what you want, but you can pay $55 for FunkyHuawei to get the unlock code, as already mentioned above, and they have a decent reputation. (at unlockhuawei.com which redirects to Funky's website, they only request the IMEI1 and model to send you an unlock code)
I have a P Smart+ (or Nova 3i) the first device with Kirin 710, and I'm glad to see that the chipset is rolling out to more well-known devices as I were suspicious of the stability. Anyway back to the topic, I would be glad if another method for Honor 8X is found as that will likely work for my device too.
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saksoo said:
Hi, I am between buying this honor 8x and the xiaomi mi a2. Any possibility to get unlocked in the near future? last emui is good or bloated?? at least root is very important to me.
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Depends on your definition of "bloated". If you won't mind a few extra features you would *probably* never use EMUI is all right (and you get some useful features too, was pleasantly surprised to know that the alarm works even when the phone is off), but of course I don't think it will be smooth as a fresh AOSP stock ROM because of the background processes. By all means if root is a must have to you and you can't pay $55 for FunkyHuawei (or 30 Euro for MoS), go for a Mi A2. :good:

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I saw this article but haven't tried it because I'm waiting on ordering mine. Maybe it will work for you:
http://androidresult.com/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-and-root-honor-8x/

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nyceyes said:
I saw this article but haven't tried it because I'm waiting on ordering mine. Maybe it will work for you:
http://androidresult.com/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-and-root-honor-8x/
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That redirects you to emui page and seeing as there not allowing codes anymore unlock request tab is no longer present, my previous post was chat with ukhonor asking for my code but unfortunately he was having none of it [emoji24]
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