This process voids your warranty and makes your device more vulnerable to malware. Hardware Risk:
In Settings > System & Updates > Developer Options , toggle on USB Debugging and, if available, OEM Unlocking .
Unlocking the bootloader on a HUAWEI P30 Lite is significantly restricted because HUAWEI officially stopped providing bootloader unlock codes
The phone will factory reset and reboot.
This is an open-source, free method for advanced users, but it is physically invasive.
Outside, dawn was breaking. The soldering iron cooled on the desk. The phone's glass back wasn't fully glued down yet—she'd fix that later.