Difference between revisions of "Template:Unlock Bootloader"
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First, the bootloader must be unlocked. | First, the bootloader must be unlocked. | ||
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| − | <!--{{#if:{{{device_is_nexus_device|}}}|{{note|note=''Be aware that this process will perform a factory reset on your {{{ | + | <!--{{#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.--> | <!--Still required? #Enable USB debugging on the device.--> | ||
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# 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] | # 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 {{{ | + | # 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. | # Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to navigate and the Power button to confirm your selection. | ||
# Reboot Device | # Reboot Device | ||
Latest revision as of 11:19, 17 November 2013
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:
./androidto 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