Here is why the Universal Master Code died:
Early Huawei devices used a simpler cryptographic structure known today as the "Old Algo." Calculators for these models were entirely offline and instantaneous. You simply entered the 15-digit IMEI, and the software immediately generated the 8-digit unlock code. 2. The New Algo (2011–2014)
A Huawei code calculator is a software tool (or script) that generates security codes, such as network unlock codes (NCK), flash codes, or bootloader unlock codes, for Huawei devices. Unlike a universal password that works on any device, a "universal master code" is generated based on the input of a specific IMEI. In essence, the calculator takes an IMEI number as input, runs it through a proprietary algorithmic process to produce a unique code for that device.