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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-== Unlocking the device ==
+== Unlocking the device (bootloader) ==
 <!-- note: requires device_is_nexus_device and device_oem_unlock_command -->
-Once fastboot is installed:
+First, the bootloader must be unlocked.
-{{#if:{{{device_is_nexus_device|}}}|{{note|note=Unlocking the bootloader on a Nexus device will automatically wipe all device data.}}}}
+<!--Once fastboot is installed:-->
-#Enable USB debugging on the device.
+<!--{{#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.''}}}}-->
-#Connect the device to the computer through USB.
+<!--Still required? #Enable USB debugging on the device.-->
-#From a terminal on a computer, type the following to boot the device into fastboot mode:
-#:<code>$ adb reboot bootloader</code>
+# Download and install the Android SDK for your platform from here: [http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html  Android SDK]
-#From the same terminal, type the following command to unlock the bootloader (under Linux, you must be root):
+# Open a Terminal and: <code>cd to <sdk>/tools/</code>
-#:<code>{{#if:{{{device_is_nexus_device|}}}|$ fastboot oem unlock|{{{device_oem_unlock_command|'''WIKI ERROR: not set!'''}}}}}</code>
+# Run: <code>./android</code> to start the Android SDK Manager
-#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.
+# Use it to install the latest version of 'Android SDK Platform-tools'
-#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.}}
+# Close the Android SDK Manager
-# Since the device resets completely you need to re-enable USB debugging.
+# 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_name}}} and activate the bootloader ({{{device_recovery_boot_steps}}})
+# Connect it via USB
+# 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>
+# 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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