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First, the bootloader must be unlocked. | First, the bootloader must be unlocked. | ||
<!--Once fastboot is installed:--> | <!--Once fastboot is installed:--> | ||
| − | {{#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_codename}}}, 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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# Close the Android SDK Manager | # 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 | + | # Power off the {{{device_codename}}} and activate the bootloader (hold Vol. Up + Vol. Down + Power) |
# Connect it via USB | # 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] | # 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_codename}}}, prompting you to unlock your bootloader. |
# Use the Vol. +/- button to navigate and the Power button to confirm your selection. | # Use the Vol. +/- button to navigate and the Power button to confirm your selection. | ||
# Reboot Device | # Reboot Device | ||
Revision as of 16:29, 5 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_codename}}} and activate the bootloader (hold Vol. Up + Vol. Down + Power)
- 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_codename}}}, prompting you to unlock your bootloader.
- Use the Vol. +/- button 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:
$ adb reboot bootloader
- From the same terminal, type the following command to unlock the bootloader (under Linux, you must be root):
WIKI ERROR: not set!
- 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.
- Since the device resets completely you need to re-enable USB debugging.