In this article, I will demonstrate how to unlock the bootloader on the Honor X40i smartphone. So, the company launched this smartphone and we are going to demonstrate this tutorial guide. Now, let us directly jump to step by step guide on how to unlock the bootloader.

About Honor X40i

Here are some of the key features and specifications of the newly launched Honor X40i smartphone.

• Firstly, it has a 6.7 inches display with a resolution of 1080 by 2388 pixels.
• And Honor X40i also comes with Android 12
• And under the hood, the phone has a Dimensity 700 chipset.
• The Phone also comes with 8/12GB Ram and 128/256GB Storage. 
• Furthermore, the camera sensor is – 50+2MP dual rear camera and 8 MP front shooter.
• Finally, the battery on the phone is a non-removable 4000 mAh.

MUST-READ – Various Issues on the Honor X40i & How to Fix Them

What Do You Mean By Unlocking bootloader?

Unlocking Bootloader on the Honor X40i smartphone means accessing the way for installing custom recoveries such as TWRP recovery. Also, rooting your device and installing custom ROMS. Many manufacturers provide smartphones with a locked bootloader and as a result, one needs to unlock it before proceeding.  So, Unlocking the bootloader is the first step before one can further customize their smartphone.

• For Further Assistance Read, Install TWRP Recovery on Honor X40i

Pro’s or Advantages of Unlocking Bootloader on Honor X40i?

Here are some benefits of unlocking the bootloader on the Honor X40i:

• Firstly, one can root the smartphone after unlocking the bootloader.
• And you can install TWRP or CWM Recovery on the phone.
• Also, you will be able to install various custom Roms on the phone.
• Finally, if you unlock the bootloader on your Honor X40i smartphone, the warranty will be void.

Related Article. Root Honor X40i

Let’s unlock the bootloader on the Honor X40i

• First of all, charge the phone fully.
• Next, enable USB Debugging on Honor X40i by going to Setting>About>Software>Build Number and Tap on the build number repeatedly so that the Developer mode will turn on.

• And then go back and click on Developer options.
• In the developer options, there is an OEM unlock option then enable that option.
• Furthermore, you will be asked for a full factory reset of your smartphone before unlocking, so make sure to back up your data before proceeding.
• Tech Droid Tips is not responsible if anything goes wrong with the device. Please do it at your own risk.
  • And now, firstly, login into your Huawei ID here, create one if you don’t have.
  • Thereafter go to > CODE REQUEST PAGE and login to your account.
  • And then agree or accept to the agreement page.
  • And now to apply for your Honor X40i unlock code, fill in the necessary details ie, Product Model, Product Serial Number, Product IMEI or MEID, Product ID, and Verification code.

  How to get the following information?

  1. Product Model – This is generally written on the manufacturer box or Setting > About Phone.
  2. Serial Number – You will find the serial number in Setting > About Phone > Status
  3. IMEI or MEID Number – Type *#06# on the keypad and tap call button.
  4. Product ID – Type *#*#1357946#*#* on the keypad and tap call button.

  After all the details and verification, you will get the unlock code on the email id (it can take up to seven days). Keep it safe and proceed with the steps below.

  • Firstly, Setup ADB and Fastboot on your PC. To do that download ADB here.

  • Install procedure For ADB Fastboot :
    1. Launch it That Require administrator privileges.
    2. Click Yes to install ADB and Fastboot or No to not.
    3. Press Yes to install ADB system wide or No for the current user only
    4. Click Yes to install Drivers or No to skip
    5. Continue the Driver installation
    6. 15 seconds passed – it will finish the process                                    Source – XDA 

  • And now make sure about the drivers, install properly on the computer. Also, take a backup of the necessary data.

  Let’s Unlock

  • Next, boot into Fastboot mode on the Honor X40i. (Press and hold volume down + power key & wait for the logo.
  • And connect your Honor X40i via official USB cable provided by the manufacturer.
  • And now go to Fastboot and ADB folder > Open Command Prompt by pressing Shift key & right click on an empty space in the folder. 
  • Finally, Type in the following command & replace unlock code with the actual unlock code that you got.

  fastboot oem unlock unlock code

  • And press Enter and wait till the process is completed.
  • After the process is done type the following command.

  fastboot reboot

  • And finally, the above command will reboot your Honor X40i device to normal.
• Finally, you have successfully unlocked the bootloader on the Honor X40i.

Related.How to Install Custom ROM on Honor X40i

In conclusion, Android versions later than lollipop come with an option of OEM Unlock in the developer options. So, it’s quite easy to unlock the bootloader on any latest smartphone device. And Still, some smartphones may not come with this option. Hence, in order to unlock the bootloader, you need to manually do it via PC.

Related article. Unroot Honor X40i and go back to stock ROM

If you are encountering any issues regarding bootloader unlocking on Honor X40i then do let me know in the comment section below. Furthermore, I will be happy to assist you 😀