Difference between revisions of "Template:Unlock Bootloader"
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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)--> | ||
| − | # Power off the {{{ | + | # Power off the {{{device_name}}} and activate the bootloader ({{{device_recovery_boot_steps}}}) |
# 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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# 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 | + | # Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to navigate and the Power button to confirm your selection. |
# Reboot Device | # Reboot Device | ||
Revision as of 12:50, 7 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_codename}}}, 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