We have included all the steps in this post to unlock bootloader on Honor X8b. Simply, follow this guide and you will end up unlocking the bootloader successfully.
If you get bored with the stock firmware of your smartphone and want to play around with more customization, then you will need to get your device rooted. But you can’t be able to root your device before unlocking the bootloader.
What is Bootloader?
In simple words, a bootloader is a set of instructions that are executed automatically, whenever the device is turned ON. The operating system and Kernel need bootloader instructions to start the boot process and operate the recovery mode.
By default, the bootloader of every smartphone is locked. The reason behind it is very obvious as every manufacturer wants the users to stay with their default provided skin and stock ROMs.
But as we know, Android is open-source and that gives more power and benefits to users to customize their smartphones with endless possibilities.
Therefore, Android also provides users an alternate route to customize their smartphones.
- Gaining the root access
- Allows to flash custom recovery
- Installing different custom ROMs
- This process may void the phone warranty
- The performance of your phone might also get affected
- The process might brick your phone, if anything goes wrong
- Might become a reason for disturbing the security of your smartphone
- You might also lose the data available on your phone storage.
How To Unlock Bootloader on Honor X8b?
Pre-Requisites
- You need to charge your smartphone to at least 70% or above.
- Grab the original USB cable of your smartphone.
- Make a complete backup of your important data. Note: It will wipe all the data available on your phone storage.
- Download Honor X8b Drivers.
- Download ADB and Fastboot tool. Windows and MacOS. (Extract the zip file and then install it on your PC)
How To Retrieve the Following Information about Honor X8b?
- Phone Model Name
- Product IMEI or MEID
- Product Serial Number
- Product ID
Step 1: The phone model name and IMEI/MEID are available in the Phone Settings->About Phone.
Step 2: If your phone is a dual sim, you will have to note the primary IMEI.
Step 3: Now, the Product ID and Product Serial number can easily be retrieved and fetched by dialing the following number on your phone dialer:
*#*#1357946#*#*
Dialing the above number will display the Product ID and Product serial number successfully.
How To Get The Unlock Bootloader Code For Honor X8b?
Step 1: You need to log into your Huawei Account otherwise, create a Huawei account and then Sign-in to your account.
Step 2: Now, go to Unlock Bootloader form and fill out all the required fields with the information you have retrieved before such as
- Phone Model Name
- Product IMEI or MEID
- Product Serial Number
- Product ID
Step 3: After filling out the required information, proceed with the "Submit" button.
Step 4: Once you submit the form, you will have to wait to receive the unlock bootloader code from Huawei via email. (It can take up to several days or even 7 days)
If the above steps don't work to get the unlock code, then you can approach these sites.
The above sites will $$ cost you a bit to provide you with the unlock code. Once, you get the unlock code, then head over to the below steps.
How To Unlock Bootloader Using Fastboot Mode?
Step 1: Enter your Honor X8b into Fastboot Mode.
Step 2: Now, click on the start menu and open the "Command Prompt" using the administrator privileges.
Step 3: In the command prompt, access the C:\ADB directory using the following commands:
type cd\ and press enter
Now, type cd adb and then press enter key
Step 4: Now, type the following command and press the enter key to execute:
fastboot devices "press enter key to execute"
Step 5: If your device is connected successfully, then executing the above command will display your phone connectivity.
Step 6: Now, type the following command and hit the enter key to unlock the bootloader on your Honor X8b:
fastboot oem unlock ********* (Note: replace the *** with the bootloader unlock code that you have received via email from Huawei)
Step 7: Once, you execute the above command, it will successfully unlock the bootloader on your Honor X8b.
How To Boot Honor X8b into Fastboot Mode?
- Turn your Phone Off Completely.
- Now, press and hold the Volume Down button until you enter the fastboot mode.
- Once, the fastboot mode windows appear on the screen, release the button.
- Connect your Honor X8b to a computer using the original cable.
Now Your Phone is in Fastboot Mode!
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