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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_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.--> | ||
# Download and install the Android SDK for your platform from here: [http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html Android SDK] | # Download and install the Android SDK for your platform from here: [http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html Android SDK] | ||
− | # Open a Terminal and :<code>cd to <sdk>/tools/</code> | + | # Open a Terminal and: <code>cd to <sdk>/tools/</code> |
− | # Run :<code>./android</code> to start the Android SDK Manager | + | # Run: <code>./android</code> to start the Android SDK Manager |
# Use it to install the latest version of 'Android SDK Platform-tools' | # Use it to install the latest version of 'Android SDK Platform-tools' | ||
# 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 {{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 {{{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> |
# 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 | + | # Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to navigate and the Power button to confirm your selection. |
# Reboot Device | # Reboot Device | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:19, 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:
./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