This guide assumes you have purchased an unlock code from a reputable third-party service.
: While PotatoNV officially targets Kirin 960/65x chipsets, some users have reported experimental success on newer Kirin processors like the Kirin 980 found in the Nova 5T by flashing factory bootloaders. Proceed with extreme caution , as this can brick the device. Pre-Requisites for Unlocking
If you want to install TWRP, follow these steps:
Completely free. Cons: Physically invasive, high brick risk, requires steady hands, works only on EMUI 11.0.0.130 or older.
Table_title: Processor Table_content: header: | Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7 nm) | row: | Chipset: CPU | HiSilicon Kirin 980 ( EE
Below is the current landscape of methods for 2026, ranging from hardware-level exploits to third-party services.
where security exploits might still allow for code reading, though this is risky and can brick newer devices. Essential Pre-requisites
Tools like HCU Client , DC-Unlocker , or SigmaKey are the most reliable for newer Kirin 980 devices, though they require a paid license or "credits". 3. General Procedure
On your phone screen, you will be asked to confirm. Use the Volume buttons to highlight or "Unlock" and press the Power button. The phone will wipe data and reboot. Post-Unlock: Verification
: Unlocking the bootloader forces a hard factory reset. This completely wipes your internal storage.
Once you have the code, skip to the section below. Method 2: Hardware Testpoint Exploits (Advanced)
Since Huawei closed their official unlocking portal, you cannot get a code directly from the manufacturer.
Huawei Nova 5t Unlock Bootloader New New! Jun 2026
This guide assumes you have purchased an unlock code from a reputable third-party service.
: While PotatoNV officially targets Kirin 960/65x chipsets, some users have reported experimental success on newer Kirin processors like the Kirin 980 found in the Nova 5T by flashing factory bootloaders. Proceed with extreme caution , as this can brick the device. Pre-Requisites for Unlocking
If you want to install TWRP, follow these steps:
Completely free. Cons: Physically invasive, high brick risk, requires steady hands, works only on EMUI 11.0.0.130 or older.
Table_title: Processor Table_content: header: | Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7 nm) | row: | Chipset: CPU | HiSilicon Kirin 980 ( EE
Below is the current landscape of methods for 2026, ranging from hardware-level exploits to third-party services.
where security exploits might still allow for code reading, though this is risky and can brick newer devices. Essential Pre-requisites
Tools like HCU Client , DC-Unlocker , or SigmaKey are the most reliable for newer Kirin 980 devices, though they require a paid license or "credits". 3. General Procedure
On your phone screen, you will be asked to confirm. Use the Volume buttons to highlight or "Unlock" and press the Power button. The phone will wipe data and reboot. Post-Unlock: Verification
: Unlocking the bootloader forces a hard factory reset. This completely wipes your internal storage.
Once you have the code, skip to the section below. Method 2: Hardware Testpoint Exploits (Advanced)
Since Huawei closed their official unlocking portal, you cannot get a code directly from the manufacturer.
