In 2018, Huawei shut down its official bootloader unlock code service. For years, this meant Kirin devices were impossible to mod. The Good News: The Nova 5T is a unique hybrid. It is essentially a rebranded Honor 20 (which was released before the ban tightened). Developers found a backdoor.
Once in Fastboot mode (indicated by a white screen with a fastboot logo): fastboot erase system Nova 5t Custom Rom
The Nova 5T custom ROM scene is alive thanks to a small group of dedicated developers on Telegram. While not as easy as a Pixel, the device is a sleeper hit. With a fresh ROM, the Kirin 980 still benches competitively with a Snapdragon 778G. In 2018, Huawei shut down its official bootloader
Because unlocking is difficult, many Nova 5T users opt for software optimization instead: HarmonyOS Update : In some regions, you can update from EMUI to for a refreshed UI and improved performance. Manual Debloating Universal Android Debloater It is essentially a rebranded Honor 20 (which