However, the P30 Pro remains on Android 10 or 11 (depending on updates). Unlocking opens security holes, breaks Widevine L1 (Netflix in HD), and voids your warranty.

If you manage to obtain a 16-digit unlock code from a third-party service, the standard manual procedure follows these steps:

If your P30 Pro has been updated to , the test point method does not work . Huawei changed the bootloader architecture. As of 2026, there is no public unlock for HarmonyOS on Kirin 980 devices . Your only option is downgrading to EMUI 11 using an older dload firmware (if the rollback package exists for your region). Once on EMUI, repeat the test point unlock.

Rarely, leaked engineering builds allow fastboot oem unlock commands. However, these builds are unstable, lack IMEI functionality, and can permanently lock you out of official updates.

Historically, Huawei allowed users to request an unlock code through an official website. Users would simply generate a code, run a command in ADB, and the phone would be unlocked.