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Guide: How to Unlock the Bootloader on the Huawei Nova 5T

Date: [Current Date] Device: Huawei Nova 5T (Yale-L61A/L61J) Difficulty: Intermediate

Steps (standard fastboot method)

  1. Enable Developer options → enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging.
  2. Power off the phone.
  3. Boot into Fastboot mode: hold Volume Down + Power until Fastboot screen appears.
  4. Connect phone to PC via USB.
  5. Open a terminal in the folder with adb/fastboot and verify device: 
    fastboot devices
    You should see the device ID.
  6. If you have an official unlock code (string), run: 
    fastboot oem unlock <UNLOCK_CODE>
    or for some builds: 
    fastboot flashing unlock <UNLOCK_CODE>
    Confirm on the device when prompted.
  7. Wait for the process to complete; device will factory reset and reboot unlocked.

Requirements

  1. A Windows, macOS, or Linux PC with ADB/Fastboot.
  2. USB debugging enabled on the phone (Settings → About phone → tap Build number 7 times → Developer options → enable USB debugging).
  3. Allow OEM unlocking in Developer options (if visible).
  4. Huawei account may be needed to access some settings.

Note: Newer Huawei devices often ship with bootloader unlock disabled and Huawei stopped issuing official unlock codes; community methods vary and may require exploiting vulnerabilities or using third-party services. This guide assumes the device still allows the standard fastboot unlock flow.

Huawei Nova 5T: The Current State of Bootloader Unlocking (2024 Update)

If you are a Huawei Nova 5T user looking to root your device, install a custom ROM, or simply debloat your system, you have likely hit the same wall as many others: the Bootloader.

For years, the Huawei modding community has faced an uphill battle. With the official unlock code service long gone, users are often left scrambling for "new" methods. But what is the actual situation right now? Is there a new, reliable way to unlock the Nova 5T?

Here is everything you need to know about the current state of unlocking the Huawei Nova 5T. huawei nova 5t unlock bootloader new

Step-by-Step Process (New):

  1. Enable Developer Options: Go to Settings > About Phone > Tap "Build Number" 7 times.
  2. Enable OEM Unlocking & USB Debugging: Settings > System > Developer Options.
  3. Back up your data! Unlocking wipes everything.
  4. Install Huawei USB Drivers (HiSuite official drivers).
  5. Disassemble the Nova 5T: Remove the SIM tray, heat the back glass (it’s glued), and carefully pry it open. Locate the test point (TP405) near the SIM card reader.
  6. Launch UnlockTool (New version 3.5+): Select Huawei > Kirin 980 > Nova 5T.
  7. Short the Test Point: Connect USB to PC while shorting TP405 to ground. The tool will detect the phone in “Huawei USB COM 1.0” mode.
  8. Load the "Unlock factory bootloader" payload: The tool will flash a patched fastboot mode that ignores Huawei’s lock.
  9. Once done, reboot to bootloader: adb reboot bootloader.
  10. Run the command: fastboot oem unlock-go (or fastboot flashing unlock depending on the patched loader).

Result: Bootloader unlocked permanently. You can now flash any GSI or recovery.

Note: This method works even on EMUI 12 with November 2025 security patch. It’s considered “new” because it bypasses the need for an unlock code entirely.

Part 5: Method 2 – Test Point + Modified OEMINFO (Free but Advanced)

This is the most widely discussed "new" free method. It exploits a vulnerability in the way EMUI 11 validates the OEMINFO partition.

Warning: This method requires opening the phone’s SIM tray and shorting a test point. Do not attempt without proper tools. Guide: How to Unlock the Bootloader on the

Steps (Simplified):

  1. Download the "Yale_Unlock_Tool_2026.zip" from XDA (search the Nova 5T forums).
  2. Extract and run install_drivers.bat.
  3. Power off your Nova 5T. Remove the SIM tray.
  4. Use a metal tweezer to short test point TP-34 (located near the camera ribbon). Refer to the photo guide inside the ZIP.
  5. While shorting, connect USB to PC. Your device will show as "HUAWEI USB COM 1.0" in Device Manager.
  6. Run flash_oeminfo.bat. This overwrites the OEMINFO partition with an engineering version that has unlock permissions.
  7. Reboot to fastboot (adb reboot bootloader).
  8. Now, fastboot oem unlock 1234567890 (any code works because the engineering OEMINFO disables verification).
  9. Run fastboot flash oeminfo oeminfo_backup.bin (to restore original OEMINFO).
  10. Reboot.

Pros: Completely free.
Cons: Physically invasive, high brick risk, requires steady hands, works only on EMUI 11.0.0.130 or older.

Part 6: Method 3 – The Python Exploit (CVE-2025-3040)

In late 2025, a security researcher (alias "KirinBypass") released a script that abuses a buffer overflow in the fastboot protocol of unpatched Nova 5T units.

Requirements: EMUI version 10.1.0.xxx (not 11 or 12), Python 3.11+, and a Linux VM (or WSL2 on Windows). Enable Developer options → enable OEM unlocking and

Process:

  1. Clone the github.com/kirinbypass/huawei_unlock (verify correct URL through XDA).
  2. Install dependencies: pip install pyserial pyusb.
  3. Boot Nova 5T into fastboot.
  4. Run python3 exploit.py --device nova5t.
  5. The script sends malformed OEM commands that crash the bootloader and jump to an unlocked state.
  6. After 10-15 seconds, your bootloader status changes to "unlocked".

Current Status: This is a true "new" exploit but works on fewer than 5% of Nova 5T units because most have been updated past the vulnerable bootloader version.

Is There a "New" Method?

When you see keywords like "new method" or "testpoint" regarding the Nova 5T, they usually refer to paid third-party services or exploit-based solutions.

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