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Huawei nova 5 root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Huawei nova 5

Released: 2019, JuneAvailable. Released 2019, June

ROOT AVAILABLE

This device is fully compatible with our remote root service. Includes Bootloader Unlock, Magisk, and custom setup.

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General

Brand
Huawei
Model
Huawei nova 5
Released
2019, June
Status
Available. Released 2019, June
Price
About 360 EUR
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Dimensions
157.4 x 74.8 x 7.3 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
OLED
Size
6.39 inches, 100.2 cm, 2, (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Kirin 810 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MP6
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Single
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Quad
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
40W wired, 85% in 30 min

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed
HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
No
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Black, Purple, Green
Models
SEA-AL00, SEA-TL00
Announced
2019, June
Loudspeaker
Yes

Huawei nova 5 Overview

The Huawei nova 5 is an Android device from Huawei, released in 2019. It combines the Kirin 810 (7 nm) and a 6.39-inch display, running Android 9.0 (Pie). This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Huawei nova 5

The Huawei nova 5 is a 2019 Android device from Huawei. It runs the Kirin 810 (7 nm), a Huawei Kirin platform, which lacks an official unlock path on recent firmware. Shipped software: Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1. Because Huawei does not currently provide a bootloader unlock for devices like this one, conventional Magisk root is not possible — contact us before assuming otherwise, as regional exceptions occasionally exist.

Difficulty

Restricted — official unlock unavailable

Typical time

N/A without an unlock path

Method

No conventional method — bootloader unlock unavailable

Bootloader unlock on Huawei

Huawei ended official bootloader unlocking years ago. On recent firmware there is no legitimate unlock path, which makes conventional root impossible for most units.

Platform notes

Kirin-based Huawei devices no longer have an official bootloader unlock path on recent firmware, which blocks conventional root entirely on most units.

Before you start

  • Bootloader unlocking factory-resets the device on almost all models — back up everything first.

FAQ

Can I root the Huawei nova 5?

Not through any conventional method. Huawei ended official bootloader unlocking years ago. On recent firmware there is no legitimate unlock path, which makes conventional root impossible for most units. Magisk requires an unlocked bootloader, so without an official unlock path the Huawei nova 5 cannot be rooted.

Will root the Huawei nova 5 void my warranty?

Huawei will generally treat a rooted Huawei nova 5 as outside warranty while it is modified. Restoring full stock firmware before a service visit usually restores normal treatment in practice, and consumer law in some regions (such as the EU) may still cover defects unrelated to root.

What Android version does the Huawei nova 5 run?

It runs Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.