If your goal was simply to root or remove bloatware, consider that without bootloader unlock, you cannot root HONOR 9 (no known exploit on recent firmware). Your only practical option is paid unlock via DC-Unlocker.
Would you like a step-by-step guide for downgrading from EMUI 9 to EMUI 8 as a preparation step?
Official bootloader unlocking for the was discontinued by Huawei in How to Unlock Bootloader in HONOR 9 phone
. Because the official web portal no longer generates unlock codes, you must now use third-party hardware or software methods. HUAWEI Global HONOR 9 (STF)
chipset, which is compatible with a popular open-source tool called ⚠️ Critical Warnings : This process will factory reset your phone. Back up all data first. Hardware Risk : The most reliable modern method (PotatoNV) requires opening the phone to access a "testpoint" on the motherboard. : Unlocking the bootloader will void your warranty Method 1: PotatoNV (Recommended/Open-Source) If your goal was simply to root or
This method is free but requires physical disassembly of the device. 1. Preparation Huawei HiSuite HUAWEI USB COM 1.0 drivers : Download the latest release of PotatoNV from GitHub 2. Disassemble the Phone Power off the device.
Use a hairdryer to heat the back cover and carefully peel it off using a plastic card. Locate the Honor 9 STF (refer to images on the PotatoNV GitHub for the exact pin location). 3. Unlocking Procedure Connect a USB cable to your PC (but not the phone yet). Use metal tweezers to short-circuit the testpoint to the metal shield on the motherboard. Enable OEM unlocking & USB debugging :
While holding the short, plug the USB cable into the phone. Wait 3 seconds, then release the tweezers. Device Manager on your PC. It should show HUAWEI USB COM 1.0 . Select your device from the list. Select the bootloader type (usually "Kirin 960"). In the "Unlock code" field, enter any 16-character string
. The phone will reboot, and the screen should indicate the bootloader is unlocked. Method 2: Paid Third-Party Services
If you are uncomfortable opening your phone, some paid tools claim to unlock the bootloader via software, though they often require older security patches to work. Unlock bootloader form - HUAWEI Community
If you are determined to proceed, here is the current workflow as of 2024.
If your goal was simply to root or remove bloatware, consider that without bootloader unlock, you cannot root HONOR 9 (no known exploit on recent firmware). Your only practical option is paid unlock via DC-Unlocker.
Would you like a step-by-step guide for downgrading from EMUI 9 to EMUI 8 as a preparation step?
Official bootloader unlocking for the was discontinued by Huawei in
. Because the official web portal no longer generates unlock codes, you must now use third-party hardware or software methods. HUAWEI Global HONOR 9 (STF)
chipset, which is compatible with a popular open-source tool called ⚠️ Critical Warnings : This process will factory reset your phone. Back up all data first. Hardware Risk : The most reliable modern method (PotatoNV) requires opening the phone to access a "testpoint" on the motherboard. : Unlocking the bootloader will void your warranty Method 1: PotatoNV (Recommended/Open-Source)
This method is free but requires physical disassembly of the device. 1. Preparation Huawei HiSuite HUAWEI USB COM 1.0 drivers : Download the latest release of PotatoNV from GitHub 2. Disassemble the Phone Power off the device.
Use a hairdryer to heat the back cover and carefully peel it off using a plastic card. Locate the Honor 9 STF (refer to images on the PotatoNV GitHub for the exact pin location). 3. Unlocking Procedure Connect a USB cable to your PC (but not the phone yet). Use metal tweezers to short-circuit the testpoint to the metal shield on the motherboard.
While holding the short, plug the USB cable into the phone. Wait 3 seconds, then release the tweezers. Device Manager on your PC. It should show HUAWEI USB COM 1.0 . Select your device from the list. Select the bootloader type (usually "Kirin 960"). In the "Unlock code" field, enter any 16-character string
. The phone will reboot, and the screen should indicate the bootloader is unlocked. Method 2: Paid Third-Party Services
If you are uncomfortable opening your phone, some paid tools claim to unlock the bootloader via software, though they often require older security patches to work. Unlock bootloader form - HUAWEI Community
If you are determined to proceed, here is the current workflow as of 2024.