Template:Unlock Bootloader

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/

Power off the {{{device_codename}}} and activate the bootloader (hold Vol. Up + Vol. Down + Power)

1. Connect it via USB
2. In your Terminal window, run: ./fastboot devices
3. If your device shows up, proceed to the next step. Otherwise, follow the instructions in this thread
4. In your Terminal window, run: ./fastboot oem unlock
5. A warning will appear on your {{{device_codename}}}, prompting you to unlock your bootloader.
6. Use the Vol. +/- button to navigate and the Power button to confirm your selection.
7. Reboot Device

1. Connect the device to the computer through USB.
2. From a terminal on a computer, type the following to boot the device into fastboot mode:

   $ adb reboot bootloader

3. From the same terminal, type the following command to unlock the bootloader (under Linux, you must be root):

   WIKI ERROR: not set!

4. 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.
5. If the device doesn't automatically reboot, reboot it from the menu. It should now be unlocked.
6. Since the device resets completely you need to re-enable USB debugging.