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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 {{{device_codename}}}, make sure to back up anything required first.''}}}}
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<!--Still required? #Enable USB debugging on the device.-->
 
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# 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_codename}}} 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)-->
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Power off the {{{device_codename}}} and activate the bootloader (hold Vol. Up + Vol. Down + Power)
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# 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>
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# 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
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#Connect the device to the computer through USB.
 
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#From a terminal on a computer, type the following to boot the device into fastboot mode:
 
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#:<code>$ adb reboot bootloader</code>
 
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#From the same terminal, type the following command to unlock the bootloader (under Linux, you must be root):
 
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#:<code>{{#if:{{{device_is_nexus_device|}}}|$ fastboot oem unlock|{{{device_oem_unlock_command|'''WIKI ERROR: not set!'''}}}}}</code>
 
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#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.
 
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#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.}}
 
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# Since the device resets completely you need to re-enable USB debugging.
 

Revision as of 08:50, 6 November 2013

Unlocking the device (bootloader)

First, the bootloader must be unlocked.

  1. Download and install the Android SDK for your platform from here: Android SDK
  2. Open a Terminal and: cd to <sdk>/tools/
  3. Run: ./android to start the Android SDK Manager
  4. Use it to install the latest version of 'Android SDK Platform-tools'
  5. Close the Android SDK Manager
  6. In your Terminal window,: cd to <sdk>/platform-tools/
  7. Power off the {{{device_codename}}} and activate the bootloader (hold Vol. Up + Vol. Down + Power)
  8. Connect it via USB
  9. In your Terminal window, run: ./fastboot devices
  10. If your device shows up, proceed to the next step. Otherwise, follow the instructions in this thread
  11. In your Terminal window, run: ./fastboot oem unlock
  12. A warning will appear on your {{{device_codename}}}, prompting you to unlock your bootloader.
  13. Use the Vol. +/- button to navigate and the Power button to confirm your selection.
  14. Reboot Device
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