Difference between revisions of "Template:Unlock Bootloader"

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Unlocking the device (bootloader)

First, the bootloader must be unlocked.

Download and install the Android SDK for your platform from here: Android SDK
Open a Terminal and: cd to <sdk>/tools/
Run: ./android to start the Android SDK Manager
Use it to install the latest version of 'Android SDK Platform-tools'
Close the Android SDK Manager
In your Terminal window,: cd to <sdk>/platform-tools/
Power off the {{{device_name}}} and activate the bootloader ({{{device_recovery_boot_steps}}})
Connect it via USB
In your Terminal window, run: ./fastboot devices
If your device shows up, proceed to the next step. Otherwise, follow the instructions in this thread
In your Terminal window, run: ./fastboot oem unlock
A warning will appear on your {{{device_name}}}, prompting you to unlock your bootloader.
Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to navigate and the Power button to confirm your selection.
Reboot Device

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 First, the bootloader must be unlocked.
 <!--Once fastboot is installed:-->
-{{#if:{{{device_is_nexus_device|}}}|{{note|note=''Be aware that this process will perform a factory reset on your {{{device_name}}}, make sure to back up anything required first.''}}}}
+<!--{{#if:{{{device_is_nexus_device|}}}|{{note|note=''Be aware that this process will perform a factory reset on your {{{device_name}}}, make sure to back up anything required first.''}}}}-->
 <!--Still required? #Enable USB debugging on the device.-->
 # Download and install the Android SDK for your platform from here: [http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html  Android SDK]
-# Open a Terminal and :<code>cd to <sdk>/tools/</code>
+# Open a Terminal and: <code>cd to <sdk>/tools/</code>
-# Run :<code>./android</code> to start the Android SDK Manager
+# Run: <code>./android</code> to start the Android SDK Manager
 # Use it to install the latest version of 'Android SDK Platform-tools'
 # Close the Android SDK Manager
-# In your Terminal window, :<code>cd to <sdk>/platform-tools/</code>
+# In your Terminal window,: <code>cd to <sdk>/platform-tools/</code>
-# Power off the {{{device_name}}} and activate the bootloader (hold Vol. Up + Vol. Down + Power)
+<!--# Power off the {{{device_codename}}} and activate the bootloader (hold Vol. Up + Vol. Down + Power)-->
+# Power off the {{{device_name}}} and activate the bootloader ({{{device_recovery_boot_steps}}})
 # Connect it via USB
-# In your Terminal window, run :<code>./fastboot devices</code>
+# In your Terminal window, run: <code>./fastboot devices</code>
 # If your device shows up, proceed to the next step. Otherwise, follow the instructions in [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20381664 this thread]
-# In your Terminal window, run :<code>./fastboot oem unlock</code>
+# In your Terminal window, run: <code>./fastboot oem unlock</code>
-# A warning will appear on your {{device_codename}}, prompting you to unlock your bootloader.
+# A warning will appear on your {{{device_name}}}, prompting you to unlock your bootloader.
-# Use the Vol. +/- button to navigate and the Power button to confirm your selection.
+# Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to navigate and the Power button to confirm your selection.
 # Reboot Device
-#Connect the device to the computer through USB.
-#From a terminal on a computer, type the following to boot the device into fastboot mode:
-#:<code>$ adb reboot bootloader</code>
-#From the same terminal, type the following command to unlock the bootloader (under Linux, you must be root):
-#:<code>{{#if:{{{device_is_nexus_device|}}}|$ fastboot oem unlock|{{{device_oem_unlock_command|'''WIKI ERROR: not set!'''}}}}}</code>
-#A disclaimer will display on the device that must be accepted. Use the volume keys to cycle through the options.  Pressing the power button should confirm your selection.
-#If the device doesn't automatically reboot, reboot it from the menu.  It should now be unlocked.  {{#if:{{{device_is_nexus_device|}}}|You can confirm this is the case if you see an unlocked icon at the bottom of the Google boot screen during reboots.}}
-# Since the device resets completely you need to re-enable USB debugging.

Difference between revisions of "Template:Unlock Bootloader"

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Unlocking the device (bootloader)

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