If it is unlocked, read on.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro remains a strong device, but its future depends entirely on maintaining its . Flashing legitimate, updated stock firmware via the Dload method is the recommended path for users looking to fix, update, or optimize their devices in 2026.

: As of early 2024, Huawei rolled out HarmonyOS 4.0 (specifically version 4.0.0.121) to the Mate 20 series. This update includes system optimizations and security patches, though it was primarily targeted at Chinese models.

Due to Huawei's locked bootloaders (the company stopped providing official unlock codes in 2018), the custom ROM scene for the Mate 20 Pro