These are instructions on how to unlock bootloader of Huawei Honor 7 smartphone using the fastboot tools.

Requirements: You need to have the Huawei Honor 7 smartphone Device Serial Number (you can get it from the device box or by removing the device battery).

Unlock bootloader of Huawei Honor 7

  1. Download and launch Huawei Product ID Generator on your computer. download
  2. Once, Huawei Product ID Generator is launched, Select the Product Model HUAWEI Y300-0000. huawei product id generator model
  3. In the Product IMEI, write down the IMEI1 of your Huawei Honor 7 smartphone (to know the imei, dial *#06# on your smartphone). huawei product id generator imei
  4. Product ID will be generated automatically, once you have entered the correct IMEI. Now, you have to copy the Product ID. huawei product id generator copy
  5. Now, Open the Official Huawei Unlock Page.
  6. Now, Tick I have read and accept all terms above and Click on Next Button. huawei product id unlock agreement
  7. On, the next page, you need to login using your Huawei ID (you can create Huawei ID or else Log in using your facebook account). huawei product id login
  8. Now, you will be able to see the following page: huawei product unlock
  9. Now, you need to fill the details. Product Type: Smart Phone, Product Model: HUAWEI Y300-0000, Product Serial number: Your Device Serial Number (written on the device box or you can see it if you remove the battery), Product IMEI: Your SIM1 IMEI, Product ID: You have copied it in Step#4. Once, everything is filled, Click on the Submit button. huawei product fill
  10. Now, you will get the Unlock Code in the red color. huawei product unlock code
  11. Now, Download and install Huawei Honor 7 USB Driver on your Computer. download
  12. Download and install Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tools on your computer. Minimal ADB Fastboot Setup
  13. Once, installation is completed launch the Minimal ADB and fastboot tools. Minimal ADB Fastboot Setup Finish
  14. Now, you will be able to see the following command window. minimal command window
  15. Now, Connect your Huawei Honor 7 smartphone to the computer with USB Debugging enabled. Mobile USB Computer
  16. Now, in the command window type and press enter: adb reboot bootloader minimal adb reboot bootloader
  17. Now, in the command window type and press enter: fastboot devices minimal command fastboot device
  18. Now, give another command: fastboot oem unlock 16 digit code (that you got in step#11).

    For example, our unlock code is 2223112182202201, so we will give the following command: fastboot oem unlock 2223112182202201

    huawei product unlock process
  19. Now, you will be able to see some process on your device, and it will restart automatically.

    Congratulations, you have successfully unlocked your device bootloader. Now, you can flash TWRP/CWM recovery on your device or root using the TWRP recovery.

    Notes

    [*] How to verify: You can verify the bootloader status, by giving the following command: fastboot oem get-bootinfo

    [*] Huawei Stock Firmware: If you are looking for the Original Stock Firmware then head over to the Download Huawei Stock Firmware page.

    [*] Huawei USB Driver: If you are looking for the Original USB Driver, then head over to the Download Huawei USB Driver page.

    [*] Credits: The above tutorial was possible due to Aurevo (xda developer), so full credits goes to him for the tip.