How to Unlock the Bootloader on Your Android Device

  • Date: 09 Dec 2024
  • Publisher: Admin

Unlocking the bootloader is the first step toward customizing your phone

What Is a Bootloader?

bootloader is the program that runs before your operating system. It ensures all the necessary components are initialized before Android starts.


Why Unlock Your Bootloader?

  • Install custom ROMs or kernels.
  • Gain root access.
  • Customize your phone beyond the stock Android experience.

Warnings Before You Begin

  1. Voids Warranty
  2. Data Wipe
  3. Security Risks

Instructions

Step 1: Enable Developer Options

  1. Go to Settings > About Phone.
  2. Tap Build Number 7-10 times until you see a message that says, You are now a developer!
  3. Go back to Settings > System > Developer Options.
  4. Enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging.

Step 2: Install Android SDK Platform Tools

Download and extract platform tools from Google's Developer Website to your computer.

Step 3: unlock the bootloader

  1. connect device to pc using usb cable
  2. open cmd in platform tools folder
  3. send below code

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flashing unlock

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions on your phone to confirm the unlock.
  2. After the process completes, reboot your phone