This free tool works on Huawei/Honor phones with HiSilicon Kirin 710 (which your Honor 8C has) but requires putting the phone into "Huawei USB COM 1.0" mode. This involves opening the phone for a test point.
DC-Unlocker is a professional tool used by repair shops. It can unlock the Honor 8C bootloader without test points but requires credits.
Now that your Honor 8C is unlocked, you can:
Did you know your Honor 8C has a hidden "Meta-Mode" that can reveal if your bootloader is truly unlocked?
Even before you flash a custom ROM, unlocking the bootloader changes how the phone's hidden Project Menu behaves. This is a secret diagnostic menu built into Huawei phones that most users never see.
How to access it:
Why is this interesting? In a locked Honor 8C, this menu is strictly restricted to official Huawei update packages (dload folders). However, once your bootloader is unlocked, this specific menu becomes "unbound." It essentially signals that the secure chain of trust is broken.
While most Android phones just show a "Unlocked Bootloader" warning text on the boot screen (which the Honor 8C does too), having access to this deep-level diagnostic menu—which is usually guarded by the bootloader, signifies you have full system-level access. It’s the phone's way of telling you, "I have no secrets from you anymore." How to Unlock Bootloader in HUAWEI Honor 8C phone
You can use this menu to perform system restores, check battery health, and calibrate sensors—functions that are usually hidden behind the bootloader lock.
Unlocking the bootloader on the Huawei Honor 8C requires unofficial methods, such as third-party services or the PotatoNV tool, as official unlock services were terminated by Huawei in 2018. Users must back up data before proceeding, as this process wipes all user data and typically requires EMUI 9 or lower. For comprehensive steps, visit HardReset.info. Unlock bootloader form - HUAWEI Community
Unlocking the bootloader on the HUAWEI Honor 8C is significantly more difficult than on most Android devices because Huawei officially terminated its unlock code application service on July 25, 2018
. Since that date, there is no longer a free, official way to obtain an unlock code from Huawei. HUAWEI Global Prerequisites & Warnings : Unlocking the bootloader wipes all data on the device. Back up your files using before proceeding. : This process voids your official manufacturer warranty. EMUI Version : If your device has been updated to EMUI 10 or later fastboot oem unlock
command has been removed by Huawei, making unlocking nearly impossible even with a code. Methods for Unlocking (2026) 1. Third-Party Paid Services (Most Successful)
Since the official portal is closed, specialized third-party services are the primary way to retrieve a code. DC-Unlocker is frequently used for older Huawei/Honor devices. : Typically requires a fee (e.g., around ) to read the bootloader code. Manufacturer Mode on your phone by dialing *#*#2846579#*#* Project Menu Background settings USB ports settings Manufacturer Mode
Use the DC-Unlocker software on a PC to "Read Bootloader Code". 2. Hardware Test Point (PotatoNV) This free tool works on Huawei/Honor phones with
If you are comfortable disassembling your phone, the open-source tool can sometimes rewrite the bootloader code. Updating Honor8 manually in 2024, LineageOS, BL Unlock
Disclaimer: Unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty, wipes all user data, and may compromise the security of your device. This process is irreversible on most Huawei/Honor devices due to policy changes. Proceed at your own risk.
Since Huawei stopped issuing codes, independent developers found backdoors. Several paid services can generate an unlock code for your Honor 8C.
In the past, you would have done this:
Status in 2025: Huawei’s unlock portal has been permanently closed.
Some third-party services claim to unlock Huawei/Honor bootloaders using leaked tools or engineering firmware.
Step 1: Enable Developer Options & OEM Unlock Why is this interesting
Step 2: Install ADB & Fastboot on PC
Step 3: Boot Your Honor 8C into Fastboot Mode
Step 4: Get Your Device ID
Step 5: Purchase an Unlock Code
Step 6: Unlock the Bootloader
Success! You will see "Unlocked" at the top left during boot.