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Any help would be appreciated

Hey everyone
I have a P8 Lite ALE-L21C02B130 from Vodacom South Africa.
My question is, can anyone give me assistance on loading android 5.1.1 (BETA or Official ROM) on this device?
Bootloader is unlocked, but device is not rooted.
Any help with this query would be really appreciated.

Put in on a sd card and install as local update.
http://huaweifirmware.com/huawei-p8-lite
Here you can find B008(5.1.1) and through OTA get B010(5.1.1)

EpicBas said:
Put in on a sd card and install as local update.
http://huaweifirmware.com/huawei-p8-lite
Here you can find B008(5.1.1) and through OTA get B010(5.1.1)
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Can I go from B150 (5.0.1) to B008 (5.1.1) ? My model is ALE-L02......

No, you can't go from B150 only from B136.
Model ALE-L02 is the same as ALE-L21 they only use another freq so i guess it should be working.

So fron B150 we can go to B136? I have ALE-L02 too.

So this will work on B130 for sure, no other steps needed other than mentioned? @EpicBass

I'am not able to downgrade to 136a cause i have a single sim phone.

My device is also single sim so I wanted to know if this will work as mentioned in your post? @EpicBas

I'll try to fastboot the rom in a couple of days.

Used this:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1rEfLdrJbhKaDFMS0l5cmR6ZUU
And it works!

EpicBas said:
Used this:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1rEfLdrJbhKaDFMS0l5cmR6ZUU
And it works!
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So I can place this on my sd card to install 5.1.1 on my device? Will it wipe all my data?

@riaanck U need unlocked bootloader then run the batch files.
It will wipe all your data because it needs a factory reset.

EpicBas said:
@riaanck U need unlocked bootloader then run the batch files.
It will wipe all your data because it needs a factory reset.
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So backup required. Will try this as soon as I have all my important goodies backed up and safe. Thanks for your help, will report back with results soon.

I can't seem to get my device to connect via ADB, I've followed all the instructions, but no luck. Any ideas?

riaanck said:
I can't seem to get my device to connect via ADB, I've followed all the instructions, but no luck. Any ideas?
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Do you have the bootloader unlocked?
I use this driver www.adbdriver.com
Also don't forget to enable USB debugging in the developer settings.

Downgrade + Root

Does anyone know if there is any guides that I can follow to downgrade from latest update, so I can unlock my bootloader and root my device?
Thanks

JordieSnipezHD said:
Does anyone know if there is any guides that I can follow to downgrade from latest update, so I can unlock my bootloader and root my device?
Thanks
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look for tutorials for firmware finder and dns downgrade huawei in the global search function

https://mytipsblogblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/04/how-to-use-firmware-finder/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.huaweifirmwarefinder

KevMetal said:
https://mytipsblogblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/04/how-to-use-firmware-finder/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.huaweifirmwarefinder
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Unable to downgrade using this, doesn't seem to work ?

JordieSnipezHD said:
Unable to downgrade using this, doesn't seem to work ?
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i think you are mistaken since some guys have reported successfully doing it ...
in any event if you can't downgrade using dns try downloading the complete OTA package and try doing it in erecovery on your phone ..
failing that you might as well try every method you can find that is related to "restoring" your device using the old OTA package ..
however since this is the only downgrade option AFAIK you are SOT if you can't make it work but you are probably just committing an error or have a bad internet connection etc etc and however painful it's in your own interest to keep trying ..there is just no one button press solution for you ..
i saw somewhere one of the things you can pay dc unlocker for is downgrading but tbh i don't know if it works or not so can't advocate it ...
sorry to hear about your bad luck but if you can't make the above work .....you post a solution if and when you find it to help other guys ...
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you can try to download the full OTA update package with firmware finder ...then put the update.zip on internal sd card in folder dload ...boot into erecovery and try to apply the zip ....worth a go..
read & try all these methods
https://boycracked.com/android-tuto...-unbrick-firmware-any-huawei-android-devices/

I've been aware that firmwares from Firmware Finder don't work in order to downgrade. You need a full firmware, look for it at https://androidhost.ru/ be sure to search your MODEL and CUST, the lowest build number available. Then extract DLOAD folder and put it in your external SD card, inside this folder you should see update_sd.zip and then another folder with your model and cust which is named update_full_sd... or something. After that go to dialer, type in #*#*2846579#*#* then software upgrade - sdcard upgrade (this wipes data so make a backup). In the end you'll end up with an older firmware so you can use DC Unlocker. I did it in that way and I was able to use the unlock service.

siredux said:
I've been aware that firmwares from Firmware Finder don't work in order to downgrade. You need a full firmware, look for it at https://androidhost.ru/ be sure to search your MODEL and CUST, the lowest build number available. Then extract DLOAD folder and put it in your external SD card, inside this folder you should see update_sd.zip and then another folder with your model and cust which is named update_full_sd... or something. After that go to dialer, type in #*#*2846579#*#* then software upgrade - sdcard upgrade (this wipes data so make a backup). In the end you'll end up with an older firmware so you can use DC Unlocker. I did it in that way and I was able to use the unlock service.
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Thanks I used this method and it worked. Downgraded, unlocked bootloader and I'm now running omnirom.
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siredux said:
I've been aware that firmwares from Firmware Finder don't work in order to downgrade. You need a full firmware, look for it at https://androidhost.ru/ be sure to search your MODEL and CUST, the lowest build number available. Then extract DLOAD folder and put it in your external SD card, inside this folder you should see update_sd.zip and then another folder with your model and cust which is named update_full_sd... or something. After that go to dialer, type in #*#*2846579#*#* then software upgrade - sdcard upgrade (this wipes data so make a backup). In the end you'll end up with an older firmware so you can use DC Unlocker. I did it in that way and I was able to use the unlock service.
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What are u trying to do? These firmwares are not official! They are modified! There is no huawei identity option or firmware update option! Some stock applications are missing and you can't install an official firmware!

candask said:
What are u trying to do? These firmwares are not official! They are modified! There is no huawei identity option or firmware update option! Some stock applications are missing and you can't install an official firmware!
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Have you even read carefully? I can tell based on my experience, if that's what you believe it's fine, I have done this like a million times without an issue so far. Don't blame others for what you have done wrong my friend.
Sent from my FIG-LX3 using XDA Labs

siredux said:
Have you even read carefully? I can tell based on my experience, if that's what you believe it's fine, I have done this like a million times without an issue so far. Don't blame others for what you have done wrong my friend.
Sent from my FIG-LX3 using XDA Labs
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Is there "huawei identity" part on your rom? Is software OTA update available?

Can confirm this works but i had to do using my pc as a wifi hotspot and setting the dns using speedify proxy due my router not having the options to change the dns. Use TEAM MT Firmware finder pc version and follow the instructions then open hisuite and it will downgrade for you, i was then able to unlock my bootloader with dc unlocker and root with magisk.

I took the telephone to a shop for firmware repair. He tried for a couple of days and he also couldn’t get back to official software.

candask said:
I took the telephone to a shop for firmware repair. He tried for a couple of days and he also couldn’t get back to official software.
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I can guarantee that its possible even with a locked bootloader aslong as the you are placing a signed firmware onto it.
The method needed is quite a pain, the only way i got it working is by making my pc into a wireless hotspot and altering the DNS from there then in firmware finder you need to register the firmware to you imei/ip then you can either try with huisuite or through recovery to click to check for updates and instead of it asking the official servers it ask or checks the firmware finders dns server which then confirms there is an update

JordieSnipezHD said:
Does anyone know if there is any guides that I can follow to downgrade from latest update, so I can unlock my bootloader and root my device?
Thanks
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...-smart-goes-directly-to-t3924386#post79421294
Try this post.(not sure if it's working, I'll test it in about 4hours and reply again or maybe write a guide.)

Stuck on NRD90M test-keys

Team,
I've got a problem. My brother got the phone locked on NRD90M test-keys and can't roll back. I've tried getting into the SD card the UDPATE.APP for my model (VNS-L22) but when doing the three key method it shows an error message with something like "incompatibility with current software" and it just gives me the option to reboot the device. I have access to the device as it boots but things like camera stopped working (it's been a while since he did that and he just told me)
I've tried with the "Huawei Recovery Updater thread" here but I don't know if I am doing something wrong or what but it does not work.
Reading a bit more it seems I've to unlock bootloader and do a bunch of things, just wondering what do you think is the best approach or how can I get back to stock ROM, so we he can get OTA updates and have the device working without a problem.
He did this by using the Firmware Finder app from play store, so I guess he did an update and got the device on that state.
Device details:
EMUI Version: 5.0
Android Version: 7.0
Huawei P9 lite
Model: Huawei VNS-L22
I appreciate all the help you could provide,
Thanks!

danag07 said:
Team,
I've got a problem. My brother got the phone locked on NRD90M test-keys and can't roll back. I've tried getting into the SD card the UDPATE.APP for my model (VNS-L22) but when doing the three key method it shows an error message with something like "incompatibility with current software" and it just gives me the option to reboot the device. I have access to the device as it boots but things like camera stopped working (it's been a while since he did that and he just told me)
I've tried with the "Huawei Recovery Updater thread" here but I don't know if I am doing something wrong or what but it does not work.
Reading a bit more it seems I've to unlock bootloader and do a bunch of things, just wondering what do you think is the best approach or how can I get back to stock ROM, so we he can get OTA updates and have the device working without a problem.
He did this by using the Firmware Finder app from play store, so I guess he did an update and got the device on that state.
Device details:
EMUI Version: 5.0
Android Version: 7.0
Huawei P9 lite
Model: Huawei VNS-L22
I appreciate all the help you could provide,
Thanks!
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Hello,
if you remember exactly the complete firmware your device were on
before been stucked on NRD90M test-keys, maybe using Firmware Finder ( FF )
you'll be able to force the update to a newer and working version..
( ex. mine was VNS-L31C432B381 and updated to B415 )
The other method is most complicated...
Unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery and use
Huawei Recovery Updater in order to reflash your stock rom.
Then you should use FF too to make an update and correctly
relock the bootloader.
Is you'll use those awesome apps don't forget to thank the developers.
Cheers

Dadditz said:
Hello,
if you remember exactly the complete firmware your device were on
before been stucked on NRD90M test-keys, maybe using Firmware Finder ( FF )
you'll be able to force the update to a newer and working version..
( ex. mine was VNS-L31C432B381 and updated to B415 )
The other method is most complicated...
Unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery and use
Huawei Recovery Updater in order to reflash your stock rom.
Then you should use FF too to make an update and correctly
relock the bootloader.
Is you'll use those awesome apps don't forget to thank the developers.
Cheers
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Yes I do, actually I just realized the one I could find here wasn't the same I had before so maybe I will try that one. I tried firmware finder from the app but it wasn't working properly, when downloading the FULL OTA files it started crashing and then I was not able to proceed with the "downgrade" now i've used the FF for PC and downloaded the files from FULL OTA, however there are 3 files. I am not sure what to put into the dload folder.
These are the files:
update.zip
update_data_full_hw_normal.zip
update_data_full_ice_cr.zip
As per my understanding I should place only the files from "update.zip" right? I also saw a few comments on a video that said put all content from all three files into the dload folder.
If you happen to know the answer I will appreciate it!

Hello,
I'm also stuck in this rom... But in my case I went from a custom ROM to it. But it blocked my bootloader, etc...
And I forgot my bootloader code
Now I have to unlock it and I will use DC-Unlocked but when I dial this number: *#*#2846579#*#* in this ROM it doesn't show anything!!! So I can't open Project Menu...
What can I do?
Thanks

danag07 said:
Yes I do,
actually I just realized the one I could find here wasn't the same I had before so maybe I will try that one. I tried firmware finder from the app but it wasn't working properly, when downloading the FULL OTA files it started crashing and then I was not able to proceed with the "downgrade" now i've used the FF for PC and downloaded the files from FULL OTA, however there are 3 files. I am not sure what to put into the dload folder.
These are the files:
update.zip
update_data_full_hw_normal.zip
update_data_full_ice_cr.zip
As per my understanding I should place only the files from "update.zip" right? I also saw a few comments on a video that said put all content from all three files into the dload folder.
If you happen to know the answer I will appreciate it!
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Dude,
you cannot use DLOAD aka three buttons method
on nougat ( android 7 ) 'cause it wont work.
As i wrote you should know exactly the firmware your device were before the softbrick.
Getting 'nrd90m - test keys' firmware probably mean you already tried to use a wrong firmware.
I don't know whic firmware you downloaded, but i can assure you without that correct no methods will work.
As you can see in the attachment exists many custs ( C185, C569. C576, C635, C636, etc... )
and firmware ( Bxxx ) that indicate the region/brand were you live or where the device was sold when you bought it and if single or dual sim.
Without those info become a lot complicated bring back your device in an working state.
The last chance should be a rebrand but you need some files like OEMinfo zip but ever first you should unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery and use HWOTA method, but the risk
to completely brick the device is really high.
Example of a firmware : VNS-L31C432B415
VNS ( venus is the name of the device )
L31 ( is the version of the device )
C432 ( is the cust that indicate the region where was sold )
B415 ( is the running firmware/security patch on the device )
You had VNS-L22 C??? B???
paniczzz said:
Hello,
I'm also stuck in this rom... But in my case I went from a custom ROM to it. But it blocked my bootloader, etc...
And I forgot my bootloader code
Now I have to unlock it and I will use DC-Unlocked but when I dial this number: *#*#2846579#*#* in this ROM it doesn't show anything!!! So I can't open Project Menu...
What can I do?
Thanks
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Dude,
before attempting to unlock again the bootloader
you should try to force the update with Firmware Finder.
What was the firmware you were on before flashing your custom rom ?
Which custom firmware you were on ?
How you gone back to stock ?
Which stock firmware you used to go stock ?

Dadditz said:
Dude,
you cannot use DLOAD aka three buttons method
on nougat ( android 7 ) 'cause it wont work.
As i wrote you should know exactly the firmware your device were before the softbrick.
Getting 'nrd90m - test keys' firmware probably mean you already tried to use a wrong firmware.
I don't know whic firmware you downloaded, but i can assure you without that correct no methods will work.
As you can see in the attachment exists many custs ( C185, C569. C576, C635, C636, etc... )
and firmware ( Bxxx ) that indicate the region/brand were you live or where the device was sold when you bought it and if single or dual sim.
Without those info become a lot complicated bring back your device in an working state.
The last chance should be a rebrand but you need some files like OEMinfo zip but ever first you should unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery and use HWOTA method, but the risk
to completely brick the device is really high.
Example of a firmware : VNS-L31C432B415
VNS ( venus is the name of the device )
L31 ( is the version of the device )
C432 ( is the cust that indicate the region where was sold )
B415 ( is the running firmware/security patch on the device )
You had VNS-L22 C??? B???
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So the firmware I had before doing that was VNS-L22C106B150.
What should I do with that if the android app is not working? I mean... I tried doing it with firmware finder and it didn't work, used proxy thing, dns thing, downloaded the files (multiple errors, files corrupted) and it is not my internet connection, it's the app. I did downloaded the files on the Windows app

danag07 said:
So the firmware I had before doing that was VNS-L22C106B150.
What should I do with that if the android app is not working? I mean... I tried doing it with firmware finder and it didn't work, used proxy thing, dns thing, downloaded the files (multiple errors, files corrupted) and it is not my internet connection, it's the app. I did downloaded the files on the Windows app
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Ok, if you sure your firmware are L22C106, things aren't so good.
Cannot make an update, can make a downgrade but you need the correct rollback package
and i don't know were you can find it, but in any case you couldn't re-upgrade to android 7.
Checking in the FF PC 's app, as you can see, no nougat
versions of this firmware are present. Which version you downloaded before ?
If you are really sure about that firmware, you have only a possibility, which is
make a rebrand but it's a bit complicated and really dangerous.
Choise remain yours, you can find some guides how to do a rebrand, just search
in the p9 lite threads.
Cheers

stuck at 8.0.0.046(08c0) and root problems

Good evening everybody, i've bought a couple of months ago a used p10 lite. OS version is 8.0.0.046(08c0) and i've never received any update. I have also tried with firmware finder but every firmware seems not compatible. Another problem i have is that for many apps my phone appears as rooted, but it isn't really. The fact is i don't really care about OS version, i can deal with that, what i need is to "unroot" this device because i really need those apps. Could you please help me solve this problem and understand why my phone is stucked in this version? Thank you very much

Are you sure the previous owner hasn't unlocked the bootloader or rooted the phone?

davidhozic said:
Are you sure the previous owner hasn't unlocked the bootloader or rooted the phone?
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quite sure yeah, in fastboot mode phone and frp are locked, supersu doesn't find any root either

manarosi said:
Good evening everybody, i've bought a couple of months ago a used p10 lite. OS version is 8.0.0.046(08c0) and i've never received any update. I have also tried with firmware finder but every firmware seems not compatible. Another problem i have is that for many apps my phone appears as rooted, but it isn't really. The fact is i don't really care about OS version, i can deal with that, what i need is to "unroot" this device because i really need those apps. Could you please help me solve this problem and understand why my phone is stucked in this version? Thank you very much
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It seems like the previous user has probably installed wrong firmware for this phone, that's why you have that weird version number
(e.g. installed single sim firmware for a dual sim device)
Anyway use the dload method https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-lite/development/service-rom-b362-c432-upgrade-o-o-n-o-t3813946
This will wipe storage so back up your data. Also you'll need a SD card.

DeathBell said:
It seems like the previous user has probably installed wrong firmware for this phone, that's why you have that weird version number
(e.g. installed single sim firmware for a dual sim device)
Anyway use the dload method https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-lite/development/service-rom-b362-c432-upgrade-o-o-n-o-t3813946
This will wipe storage so back up your data. Also you'll need a SD card.
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Hi! sorry for the late reply, i tried the dload method following the steps. The process ran smoothly but it didn't change my system version, it is still 8.0.0.046 but now instead of (08c0) it is (0KHD) and no there was no data wipe.

manarosi said:
Hi! sorry for the late reply, i tried the dload method following the steps. The process ran smoothly but it didn't change my system version, it is still 8.0.0.046 but now instead of (08c0) it is (0KHD) and no there was no data wipe.
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First of all is your device C432 (Europe) model.
Those firmware provided in that link are only for C432 devices. Also did you use the right firmware.
Was-lx01 - single sim, 3 GB of ram
Was-lx21 - double sim, 3 GB
Was-lx01A - single sim, 4 GB
Was-lx21A - double sim, 4GB
Use only one of those.
Also make sure that you used the Emui 8 to Emui 8 upgrade method provided in that link and the forced method (hold both vol+ and vol- while rebooting).
Your build number should be something like WAS-LX1 8.0.0.390(C432).
WAS-LX1 is your phone model
8.0.0.390 is the version of the firmware
C432 is devices region
Of course these would be probably different for your device.

DeathBell said:
First of all is your device C432 (Europe) model.
Those firmware provided in that link are only for C432 devices. Also did you use the right firmware.
Was-lx01 - single sim, 3 GB of ram
Was-lx21 - double sim, 3 GB
Was-lx01A - single sim, 4 GB
Was-lx21A - double sim, 4GB
Use only one of those.
Also make sure that you used the Emui 8 to Emui 8 upgrade method provided in that link and the forced method (hold both vol+ and vol- while rebooting).
Your build number should be something like WAS-LX1 8.0.0.390(C432).
WAS-LX1 is your phone model
8.0.0.390 is the version of the firmware
C432 is devices region
Of course these would be probably different for your device.
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My device is italian, so i think it's a c432 one. It is was-lx01A. I downloaded the correct rom, unzipped it and placed it in my microsd as written in the guide and done the force method. The process runs smoothly, no errors at all. Then the smartphone restarts but there's no data wipe and no update, the only thing that changed is that number at the end of the firmware

manarosi said:
My device is italian, so i think it's a c432 one. It is was-lx01A. I downloaded the correct rom, unzipped it and placed it in my microsd as written in the guide and done the force method. The process runs smoothly, no errors at all. Then the smartphone restarts but there's no data wipe and no update, the only thing that changed is that number at the end of the firmware
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Do you know your devices carrier? Some carriers have different regional numbers. If it's Telecom Italia (Tim) then your device region would be c55 or if it's Vodafone then it would be c02 and so on.

DeathBell said:
Do you know your devices carrier? Some carriers have different regional numbers. If it's Telecom Italia (Tim) then your device region would be c55 or if it's Vodafone then it would be c02 and so on.
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it is vodafone

manarosi said:
it is vodafone
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Ok, after some searching I found Was-lx01AC02 firmware on androidhost.ru, it's B376.
[url]https://androidhost.ru/1JVs[/URL]
For some reason all the C02 firmware is 3.31 GB while all the C432 firmware is 4.43 GB.
Edit: fixed the link

DeathBell said:
Ok, after some searching I found Was-lx01AC02 firmware on androidhost.ru, it's B376.
[url]https://androidhost.ru/1JVs[/URL]
For some reason all the C02 firmware is 3.31 GB while all the C432 firmware is 4.43 GB.
Edit: fixed the link
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tried with this rom, dload method wiped my data but my version is still 8.0.0.046 (changed again those last 4 letters in 0T0B)

manarosi said:
tried with this rom, dload method wiped my data but my version is still 8.0.0.046 (changed again those last 4 letters in 0T0B)
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Well then I don't know what's the issue.
Anyway the reason some of your apps wont work is probably because you fail SefetyNet. To make sure that that is the case open Google Play Store, go to settings and check if your device is certified or install a SafteyNet test app from the Play Store.
You can actually check your devices region and model with ADB to make sure that it actually is WAS-LX01AC02.
You'll need a PC for that.
Firstly install ADB and Fastboot using this tutorial https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/.
Then connect your device to your PC, change USB mode to file transfer, make sure that USB debugging is enabled, open powershell (or what ever terminal you're using) in the ADB folder and type
Code:
adb devices
This will show you the device's name (actually it's the serial number) and if adb works.
Then type
Code:
adb -s <device name> shell getprop ro.product.model
adb -s <device name> shell getprop ro.product.CustCVersion
adb -s <device name> shell getprop ro.hw.oemName
and see what they return.
If your device is Was-LX01AC02 then these should return WAS-LX1A, C02, WAS-L01 respectively, I think.
You can also do
Code:
adb -s <device name> shell getprop
This will return all of the properties and their values. You can also get a specific property by using the aforementioned commands but changing the last argument to the property name you want.

Huawei P9 lite not starting

Hi, this is my first post here so Hello everyone!
I tried to root P9 lite using below steps:
1. Get unlock code from DC-unlocker.
2. "fastboot oem unlock XXXXXXX..."
3. Phone was reset to factory default sow raw Android 7 was installed.
4. "fastboot boot twrp-3.1.1-0-eva.img" was not working (unknown or forbidden command, don't remember exact message)
5. fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-eva.img
6. After restart with recovery mode still Marshmallow recovery was running so I assumed flash failed.
7. I tried several time put other versions (twrp-3.0.2-0-eva and twrp-3.1.0-0-eva) but if I remember well last one was again installing twrp-3.1.1-0-eva again.
8. As that didn't helped I decided to give up and restore phone to previous state so locked bootloader using SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619
9. System restarted and restored to factory default and after running I saw message informing that password is needed to unlock mass storage (or mass memory). There was no onscreen keyboard so no possibility to type anything.
10. Restarted in recovery mode (volume up + power) and tried to recover system from Marshmallow recovery option (using WiFi) but it didn't helped.
11. During next restart I accidentally hold both volume up, down with power so phone tried probably to install system from SSD, but as there was no UPDATE.APP it just stopped at 5%. I left it as it is and after some time (around 5min) phone restarted.
12. Now after restart I see only info that "Your device is booting now...". All key combinations are causing phone restart and same message.
Please advise if there is anything what I can do now.
Will appreciate any help.

After discharging the battery phone started responding properly.
With connected USB cable, volume down and power buttons fastboot&rescue mode is working.
Phone unlocked
FRP unlocked
There is still EMUI recovery in place.
So looks like recovery partition was not replaced and bootloader was not locked again.
I can't tell what is in bootloader now.
System is cleared and can't reinstall it using Marshmallow recovery as it is probably end of maintenance.
My goal is to recover system now and I don't want to root it anymore.
How should I proceed?

JimiLincoln said:
After discharging the battery phone started responding properly.
With connected USB cable, volume down and power buttons fastboot&rescue mode is working.
Phone unlocked
FRP unlocked
There is still EMUI recovery in place.
So looks like recovery partition was not replaced and bootloader was not locked again.
I can't tell what is in bootloader now.
System is cleared and can't reinstall it using Marshmallow recovery as it is probably end of maintenance.
My goal is to recover system now and I don't want to root it anymore.
How should I proceed?
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Hello,
it seemed that android 7 was your latest working OS.
Can you confirm it ?
If yes what was you complete firmware ?
(example: VNS-L31C432B418/VNS-L21C185B392, etc...)
note: 'EVA' stuff is for P9 variant, not P9 lite..
that's why you f***ed your phone...

Thank you Dadditz for your reply.
Dadditz said:
Hello,
it seemed that android 7 was your latest working OS.
Can you confirm it ?
If yes what was you complete firmware ?
(example: VNS-L31C432B418/VNS-L21C185B392, etc...)
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It was 7 installed there for sure. And this is VNZ-L21.
Probably latest possible firmware version but can't be sure about this.
Can it be somehow checked now (guess not but not losing hope )?
Dadditz said:
Hello,
note: 'EVA' stuff is for P9 variant, not P9 lite..
that's why you f***ed your phone...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I took TWRP from here: twrp.me/huawei/huaweip9.html
When I look at devices list there is not P9 lite here: twrp.me/Devices/Huawei/
Which one should I use then?
P.S. sorry for no links or pictures but as new here I can't add them for now.
EDIT: I found TWRP in SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619\recovery\p9\p9.zip\twrpp9mm.img.
Guess I should load this one.
What do you think?

JimiLincoln said:
Thank you Dadditz for your reply.
It was 7 installed there for sure. And this is VNZ-L21.
Probably latest possible firmware version but can't be sure about this.
Can it be somehow checked now (guess not but not losing hope )?
I took TWRP from here: twrp.me/huawei/huaweip9.html
When I look at devices list there is not P9 lite here: twrp.me/Devices/Huawei/
Which one should I use then?
P.S. sorry for no links or pictures but as new here I can't add them for now.
EDIT: I found TWRP in SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619\recovery\p9\p9.zip\twrpp9mm.img.
Guess I should load this one.
What do you think?
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I don't think firmware can be checked now...
Firmware may depend on where you live...
If you live in Europe it can be a branded one
(ex. vodafone: VNS-L21C02B345/6) or unbranded one(VNS-L21C432B505/6).
You cannot flash one of them if you have the other one.
You have to flash an OEMinfo file...
Anyhow you may try a factory reset first and let's hope it will restore the device.
Boot your phone with vol+and power till the e-recovery appear,
do the reset and report back how it went.
P.S.: P9 lite doesn't have an OFFICIAL TWRP.
Available unofficial versions can be founded searching into P9 lite XDA threads.
P.S.2 : A LITTLE SARCASM...
When you tinker with the phone you're not cooking
a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce.
As you can see bricks are beyond the corner... and not always they can be solved...
Generally it is always better to ask before do, specially
if you don't know what you're doing ... but ... yes,
phone is yours and you can do anything you want...

Dadditz said:
Firmware may depend on where you live...
If you live in Europe it can be a branded one
(ex. vodafone: VNS-L21C02B345/6) or unbranded one(VNS-L21C432B505/6).
You cannot flash one of them if you have the other one.
You have to flash an OEMinfo file...
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VNS-L21C22B383
Dadditz said:
Anyhow you may try a factory reset first and let's hope it will restore the device.
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I don't have such option in Huawei eRecovery, only 3 below:
Download latest version and recovery
Reboot
Shutdown
When I used first option and connected trough WiFi I got error "Getting package info failed".
I tried that several times previous days but today this phone again surprised me.
After over 24 hours with discharged battery it became even more responsive (or maybe I just treated it different today).
Today I tried Huawei eRecovery again, it tried to download latest version trough WiFi and "Getting package info failed".
After restart I saw recovery wizard.
Went trough it and I got 7.0 working.
There was no screen keyboard but after recovering backup from HiSuite keyboard is was installed.
I'm also missing some other default android applications like file explorer, mirror, voice recorder, calc.
I'm wondering if it wasn't corrupted during my activities (eg "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-eva.img").
Dadditz said:
P.S.: P9 lite doesn't have an OFFICIAL TWRP.
Available unofficial versions can be founded searching into P9 lite XDA threads.
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When I mentioned about SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619.zip in my previous post it was one from:
forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-t3405701
Would you recommend it?
Dadditz said:
P.S.2 : A LITTLE SARCASM...
When you tinker with the phone you're not cooking
a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce.
As you can see bricks are beyond the corner... and not always they can be solved...
Generally it is always better to ask before do, specially
if you don't know what you're doing ... but ... yes,
phone is yours and you can do anything you want...
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I fully agree with you.
I was searching for many instruction how to do it properly and my mistake was that I stopped fallowing them at point where I tried to installed manually TWRP.
My general conclusion is that even if system was recovered I'm not sure if everything will be ok.
I was totally surprised how my phone reacted during last days so still everything may happen.
I see also some corruption in restored system as some apps are missing.
Any advise how this could be cleaned?
Maybe I should install this system again from some trusted package like from below topic?
forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/development/huawei-p9-lite-firmware-compilations-t3517124
What about unlocked bootloader? Should I leave it with annoying screen during phone startup or lock again?

JimiLincoln said:
VNS-L21C22B383
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This is a good new !!
JimiLincoln said:
I don't have such option in Huawei eRecovery, only 3 below:
Download latest version and recovery
Reboot
Shutdown
When I used first option and connected trough WiFi I got error "Getting package info failed".
I tried that several times previous days but today this phone again surprised me.
After over 24 hours with discharged battery it became even more responsive (or maybe I just treated it different today).
Today I tried Huawei eRecovery again, it tried to download latest version trough WiFi and "Getting package info failed".
After restart I saw recovery wizard.
Went trough it and I got 7.0 working.
There was no screen keyboard but after recovering backup from HiSuite keyboard is was installed.
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Also a good new !!
JimiLincoln said:
I'm also missing some other default android applications like file explorer, mirror, voice recorder, calc.
I'm wondering if it wasn't corrupted during my activities (eg "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-eva.img").
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Yes, surely.
JimiLincoln said:
When I mentioned about SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619.zip in my previous post it was one from:
forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-t3405701
Would you recommend it?
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No, this recovery isn't for nougat (android 7) version.
If you want, you can flash the one you find into HassanMirza01 TWRP thread.
Do not use 3.2.1, instead choose the 3.1.1-1 version, it's the most stable one.
JimiLincoln said:
I fully agree with you.
I was searching for many instruction how to do it properly and my mistake was that I stopped fallowing them at point where I tried to installed manually TWRP.
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I agree too, it happen when process aren't properly followed...
JimiLincoln said:
My general conclusion is that even if system was recovered I'm not sure if everything will be ok.
I was totally surprised how my phone reacted during last days so still everything may happen.
I see also some corruption in restored system as some apps are missing.
Any advise how this could be cleaned?
Maybe I should install this system again from some trusted package like from below topic?
forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/development/huawei-p9-lite-firmware-compilations-t3517124
What about unlocked bootloader? Should I leave it with annoying screen during phone startup or lock again?
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Dude,
system can be fully recovered, especially now you're sure about
your latest firmware...
There was a thread with a list of stock apps, but it's been closed
because links are dead...
First thing, eliminate all safeties (fingerprints/pattern/pin)(you can add at the end of process)
You should try to reinstall your current firmware using Firmware Finder app,
download it from the big G store. Use dns/vpn method
and choose VNS-L21C22B383 FULLOTA-MF.
Also all info are inside the app. Using this method
the bootloader will be relocked.
If you wont succeed then i can tell you how to use twrp recovery
providing your stock full firmware.
Cheers

Dadditz said:
No, this recovery isn't for nougat (android 7) version.
If you want, you can flash the one you find into HassanMirza01 TWRP thread.
Do not use 3.2.1, instead choose the 3.1.1-1 version, it's the most stable one.
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Thanks for that info. I will try it in a while when my wife will have new phone.
Dadditz said:
First thing, eliminate all safeties (fingerprints/pattern/pin)(you can add at the end of process)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Done
Dadditz said:
You should try to reinstall your current firmware using Firmware Finder app,
download it from the big G store. Use dns/vpn method
and choose VNS-L21C22B383 FULLOTA-MF.
Also all info are inside the app. Using this method
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I fallowed instructions and choose first VNS-L21C22B383 FULLOTA-MF from the top (each version appear 2 times on this list).
Tried downloading trough DNS but got below message.
"Due to changes in the data exchange protocol between the Huawei server and the device, this function stopped its correct operation, but still works on older software that allows you to upgrade to one of the latest software if it has not already been done."
I tried with all FullOTA-MF versions on the list and same situation for all.
Because no other option I choose Download from last section (Other) and now I have 3 files on my phone:
update.zip
public/update_data_full_public.zip
VNS-L21_polkomtel_pl/update_full_VNS-L21_polkomtel_pl.zip
Should I install them manually?
If yes then how?
Vol+Vol-Power with those files on SD card or by TWRP?
Dadditz said:
the bootloader will be relocked.
If you wont succeed then i can tell you how to use twrp recovery
providing your stock full firmware.
Cheers
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Many thanks for your help so far! Really appreciate that.

JimiLincoln said:
I fallowed instructions and choose first VNS-L21C22B383 FULLOTA-MF from the top
(each version appear 2 times on this list).
Tried downloading trough DNS but got below message.
"Due to changes in the data exchange protocol between the Huawei server and the device, this function stopped its correct operation, but still works on older software that allows you to upgrade to one of the latest software if it has not already been done."
I tried with all FullOTA-MF versions on the list and same situation for all.
Because no other option I choose Download from last section (Other) and now I have 3 files on my phone:
update.zip
public/update_data_full_public.zip
VNS-L21_polkomtel_pl/update_full_VNS-L21_polkomtel_pl.zip
Should I install them manually?
If yes then how?
Vol+Vol-Power with those files on SD card or by TWRP?
Many thanks for your help so far! Really appreciate that.
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Dude, sorry if i wrote this.
I'm pretty sure you done everything correct,
but before attempt using the TWRP it's better if you
try again using Firmware Finder this way...
1 - connect to the internet, open the app, accept the disclaimer;
2 - add your complete firmware (add model) - VNS-L21C22B383;
3 - tap on your firmware;
4 - select the one with fullota-mf;
5 - tap check firmware access;
6 - tap check availability, accept disclaimer;
7 - you should have an 'availability of firmware' popup, tap ok;
8 - go back and tap 'get update through dns';
9 - a popup 'alert' you already faced will apper, tap ok;
10 - a new popup 'select dns method' will appear, tap 'auto',
then tap run vpn service and 'accept' the new connection request popup;
11 - you should now have the running vpn service in the notification panel...;
12 - minimize Firmware Finder;
13 - open settings > tap system updater,
you should find the VNS-L21C22B383 update (check multiple times);
14 - tap on it do download and apply the update;
15 - when the download reach 5%, stop the vpn service and continue doing the process...
It's something like THIS VIDEO.
Let me know...

Hi, your directions as well as movie you provided is giving much more details than application itself.
(In below description I had to use links without https as still I don't have enough posts to make them working.)
Dadditz said:
1 - connect to the internet, open the app, accept the disclaimer;
2 - add your complete firmware (add model) - VNS-L21C22B383;
3 - tap on your firmware;
4 - select the one with fullota-mf
5 - tap check firmware access;
6 - tap check availability, accept disclaimer;
7 - you should have an 'availability of firmware' popup, tap ok;
8 - go back and tap 'get update through dns';
9 - a popup 'alert' you already faced will apper, tap ok;
10 - a new popup 'select dns method' will appear, tap 'auto',
then tap run vpn service and 'accept' the new connection request popup;
11 - you should now have the running vpn service in the notification panel...;
12 - minimize Firmware Finder;
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Done
Dadditz said:
13 - open settings > tap system updater,
you should find the VNS-L21C22B383 update (check multiple times);
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No such option in my Phone. It looks like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
ibb.co/Zf4k0fX
when it should look like this
ibb.co/C0NfpJd
I found it using search menu
ibb.co/SDSYdjR
but when I tap it nothing is happening
Dadditz said:
14 - tap on it do download and apply the update;
15 - when the download reach 5%, stop the vpn service and continue doing the process...
It's something like THIS VIDEO.
Let me know...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wish I could do that

JimiLincoln said:
Hi, your directions as well as movie you provided is giving much more details than application itself.
(In below description I had to use links without https as still I don't have enough posts to make them working.)
Done
No such option in my firmware finder
ibb.co/DYkBGVH
ibb.co/rsNTvdb
so i tried to proceed without checking.
Done
No such option in my Phone. It looks like this
ibb.co/Zf4k0fX
when it should look like this
ibb.co/C0NfpJd
I found it using search menu
ibb.co/SDSYdjR
but when I tap it nothing is happening
I wish I could do that :
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Thank you for all your feedbacks dude.
Yep, it's clear the firmware is completely f***ed...
Tomorrow i will tell you how to use TWRP
and completely restore the device.

@JimiLincoln
You can restore the exact same rom you had on your smartphone ...
(I'm not sure, it seems it's a sort of firmware branded by vodafone)
but if I can afford, if it were you
i would install the European non-brand version (C432),
without bloatware and should also have the most updated security patch.
Is the phone single or dual sim?
Also, let me know if you want to have all stocks or
have the bootloader unlocked for future manipulations ...

Hello @Dadditz,
Dadditz said:
You can restore the exact same rom you had on your smartphone ...
(I'm not sure, it seems it's a sort of firmware branded by vodafone)
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It is branded by Polkomtel (plus.pl).
Dadditz said:
but if I can afford, if it were you
i would install the European non-brand version (C432),
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European non-brand version would be the best.
Dadditz said:
Is the phone single or dual sim?
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Dual (hybrid)
Dadditz said:
Also, let me know if you want to have all stocks or
have the bootloader unlocked for future manipulations ...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have bootloader unlocked and if future modifications will not erase phone data then we could start with minimal version.
Thanks

JimiLincoln said:
Hello @Dadditz,
It is branded by Polkomtel (plus.pl).
European non-brand version would be the best.
Dual (hybrid)
I have bootloader unlocked and if future modifications will not erase phone data then we could start with minimal version.
Thanks
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You must use a twrp to rebrand your phone.
Download and flash the one i suggested you (3.1.1-1 by HassanMirza01)
When you done, come back for the files and the guide...

TWRP 3.1.1-1 For P9 Lite by HassanMirza01 installed.
I can enter it only by holding Power + Vol Up without USB connected.
When I hold Power + Vol Up with USB connected Huawei eRecovery is launched.
Is it normal?

JimiLincoln said:
TWRP 3.1.1-1 For P9 Lite by HassanMirza01 installed.
I can enter it only by holding Power + Vol Up without USB connected.
When I hold Power + Vol Up with USB connected Huawei eRecovery is launched.
Is it normal?
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Yes, normal, you have both
stock and custom recovery now...
Ok, i will post a list of file you have to download:
1 - HuRUpdater04.zip file (will do the job);
2 - L21C432OEMinfo.zip file (dual sim);
THE FIRMWARE:
3 - update.zip ;
4 - update_data_full_public.zip ;
5 - update_full_VNS-L21_hw_eu.zip ;
Let file 3 the same name, rename file 4 from
update_data_full_public TO update_data_public,
rename file 5 from update_full_VNS-L21_hw_eu TO update_all_hw.
Names must mandatory match the ones I wrote to you, otherwise it won't work.
This is the procedure:
Use your PC, make a folder and rename it L21C432B506.
Copy files 3-4-5 (renamed) and HuRUpdater04.zip file into that folder.
(if you want you can keep the TWRP copying the .img file into that folder too).
Copy the folder into the SD.
Copy the OEMinfo file wherever you want into the SD.
Put the SD into the device...
Reboot into recovery and format DATA
(wipe>advanced wipe>tick data and tap format in the bottom right> type 'yes').
Reboot again recovery and wipe everything except SD
(wipe>advanced wipe>tick everything except sd).
Go in main menu, tap install, find and select OEMinfo file, let it flash...
When finished go in main menu and select REBOOT then Bootloader.
Once booted, connect the phone to your PC and
unlock again the bootloader. (quickly disconnect it from PC)
Device should automatically reboot into the recovery otherwise you can do
holding vol + and power button.
Now tap install, find your L21C432B506 folder,
select (only) HuRUpdater04.zip file and let it flash...
Your device should reboot into the system correctly,
if not (if passes over 15 mins) reboot into the e-recovery and
do a factory reset + wipe cache.
Done !!

Hello Dadditz,
Everything installed and working fine
Only bothering thing is message that device was unlocked and can't be trusted.
I will keep this for now as it may be useful at some point.
Many thanks Dadditz for your great help!!!
I will probably come back to this topic when my wife will have new phone, so I will play more with this P9 lite, customize system and learn more.

JimiLincoln said:
Hello Dadditz,
Everything installed and working fine
Only bothering thing is message that device was unlocked and can't be trusted.
I will keep this for now as it may be useful at some point.
Many thanks Dadditz for your great help!!!
I will probably come back to this topic when my wife will have new phone, so I will play more with this P9 lite, customize system and learn more.
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Amazing polite guy,
i was very pleased to be able to help you, obviously, for what I know ...
It's not a big deal to have that 'annoying' message at boot.
Re-lock the bootloader is the only way to remove it.
You have more than one method:
Flash a previous version of your current firmware
and use Firmware Finder to update to the latest;
or wait untill a new version of your current firmware comes out
and use Firmware Finder to update to;
or use fastboot commands but it's seriously risky;
Keep it as is..
Cheers dude. :highfive:

help
i have a similar problem BUT i can't restart my p9 lite in recovery mode. I tried vol+ & power; vol - & power; vol +, vol - & pwer; only power. The result is always the same: "your device as been unlocked and can't be trusted....... Your device is booting now....". I try also to wait to descharge battery. After descharging, when i connect usb cable to recharge, the smartphone wake on with the same message..... Someone can help me?

Dadditz said:
Amazing polite guy,
i was very pleased to be able to help you, obviously, for what I know ...
It's not a big deal to have that 'annoying' message at boot.
Re-lock the bootloader is the only way to remove it.
You have more than one method:
Flash a previous version of your current firmware
and use Firmware Finder to update to the latest;
or wait untill a new version of your current firmware comes out
and use Firmware Finder to update to;
or use fastboot commands but it's seriously risky;
Keep it as is..
Cheers dude. :highfive:
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Hello Dadditz,
thank you for your warm words.
I can only comment that still being polite is much easier than spending your private time on helping stranger
Also thanks for warning about locking bootloader by fastboot.