Some developers on 4pda (Russian forum) or Hovatek try porting ROMs from similar MediaTek devices (e.g., Redmi 9A, Tecno Spark 6). These are:
Requirements:
Reality: These almost never have working RIL, audio routing, or sensors. Expect bricking.
Assumptions: Bootloader unlocked, TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) installed, and a full backup performed. huawei y5p custom rom
Assuming you successfully unlocked via MTKClient:
Boot to Fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
Disable Verification (mandatory for GSIs): Some developers on 4pda (Russian forum) or Hovatek
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
(Extract vbmeta.img from your stock ROM backup)
Flash the GSI:
fastboot erase system
fastboot flash system your-gsi.img
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot
First boot takes 5–10 minutes. If stuck at bootloop: Requirements:
Huawei has been slow to release full kernel sources for the Kirin 710A. Custom ROMs require kernel compilation with specific drivers. Without source code, developers cannot fix critical issues like camera, Wi-Fi, or RIL (radio interface layer).
The Huawei Y5p is a budget-friendly device running EMUI (based on Android 10 Go edition). For enthusiasts, a custom ROM promises bloatware-free speed and newer Android versions. However, Huawei’s strict bootloader unlock policy makes this a major challenge. Here’s what you need to know.