How to Unlock Bootloader on Android! [Android Root 101 #1]
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- Want to root your Android smartphone or tablet? Want to install TWRP recovery and enjoy loads of custom ROMs available today for your Android device? Well, if so, in this tutorial I show you how to do exactly that starting with unlocking the bootloader. Before you can install TWRP recovery or install custom ROMs on your Android device, you will have to unlock the bootloader in most cases. Android devices guaranteed to work on: - Google devices like any Google Nexus or Pixel devices including Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL and any other Google devices are supported.
- All OnePlus devices are supported including OnePlus One, OnePlus Two, OnePlus 3/3T, OnePlus 5/5T, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T.
- Any other generic Android devices most likely use this bootloader unlock method such as budget Android smartphones, tablets, or no-brand Android devices. For all devices supported/not supported by this bootloader unlock method, please check my website here:
highonandroid.com/android-roo... Download fastboot.zip & ADB Drivers:
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Alright guys, this is just PART ONE of series of videos I am making,
I will also have bootloader unlock tutorials for any brands like HTC or Huawei
that will be linked to this video.
Also please read the full article before you leave a comment for supported/not supported devices:
highonandroid.com/android-root-101/how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-any-android-android-root-101-1/
I am also writing a new book called, "Android Root 101", and this is the very first chapter of it.
I spent a lot time making this video, so please, constructive comments on Android related, it would help me make better tutorials.
I am going to make about 50 videos of this new series, thanks for the support,
as always, "stay HIGH on Android!"
Love your videos with direct + clear instructions and a little humor . Your "signature High on Android" is awesome!
Thank god, trying to find answers and you're just straight to the point. Thanks for that.
You tutorial videos are the best on TH-cam. You give the exact step by step instructions unlike some of the other tutorials I have seen where they have only music and Captions where they skip a few steps on captions. You make unlocking and rooting simple for those people who are not as tech inclined. I fortunately am inclined in PC Mac/ Linux Android and IOS systems. Also you save people so much time by having the download files compiled and ready available. I wish i had tutorials like this when I was learning systems and coding with ADB. Keep up the wonderful tutorials for everyone my friend told me about this video who is not tech savvy but after watching your tutorials he rooted his phone and he was like I didn't without your help feeling accomplished so thank you for making people feel proud and accomplished for teaching them how to be techie.and not having to rely on a pro to do for them.
thnk you very much
Big fann
did he just predict windows 11 WHATTTT
adb server version (31) doesn't match this client (39); killing...
* daemon started successfully
Thank you so much the (fastboot flashing unlock) worked and no one else has revealed this. Thanks again.
Max Lee, always innovating, always!
Max lee can you help me
When I go to fastboot in my phone it wont show on the other devices
My phone is j7 core
Mazamera didn't suffer more than me to find a video very good like that, many thanks bro.
After a whole a day of research how the F..to unlock my old xoom (Im doing this for my first time)Ive finally come to an end. It was a frustrating day, but you saved me. THANK YOU : )))
Thanks for the tip, if I ever need to bring my android for a repair, I'll never tell them that it's rooted. Usually, I fix everything on my own, which is the cool part of android. If you have an iphone and something happens with your device, yer f'd.
Omni Versal not true most problems with iOS can be fixed with a hard reset or in really bad cases, a DFU Restore
Lol not true
I actually messed up ipod after jailbreaking it like it was stuck at the apple logo and fixing it was so easy
@Gold Movies which phone do you have?
Even today, i still don't understand why people use IPhone...There is no FREEDOM!!!...too bad...too bad indeed
every time I try this on my Mac it moves fastboot out of my downloads folder automatically and fails the boot loader unlock command.
thank you so much. helped immensely!
Imma save this for later and you just earned a new subscriber.
@ASTROTHUNDER 👊 you to man!!
@ASTROTHUNDER exactly
It's not popping up In device manager
ssamee
+Max Lee Awesome info video, glad to see you are feeling better👍
A very nice concise guide and well explained. Alas, the Umidigi One Max is still not supported by TWRP, so rooting shall have to wait.
@Avery R Thank you for the reply, and I will try that.
Hi Max, awesome video buddy, I have a little question, I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 from Verizon, SM-N920V, I would like to root it, but before I do so, I want to make sure if it's even possible. Do you think it is possible, there's a way to do it? Or it definitely can't be rooted whatsoever?
I'll be looking forward for your reply bud! Thank you in advance
hi when i type fastboot flashing unlock i get remote: check password failed ! how do i fix that ? thx
This is exactly what I needed 👍🏾 thanks
TNX. I have almost gived up. And then I tried this. IT WORKED!
Hi Max, great to see it's so easy with all the right tools... a quick question... do you have a recommendation on some budget android phone that is root friendly below $150?
One word, Xiaomi.
Edit: if you specifically want to root it, then just look for any old flagship phone you like with good hardware for that price. LG phones are cheap now, and they have excellent hardware.
@@mikehawk287 Xiaomi in my experience is the WORST choice... first of all, it is unreliable, second, it can take 3 weeks in some cases...
I tried, fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flashing unlock, fastboot orm unlock-go,.. but it says "failed unknown command. Also I used many other tools too but failed :(
Same bro😪😪
I am in my device manager I see that Android composite ADB interface but I have not been notified in my phone about the laptop or to allow
figured it out!
type: adb kill-server followed by adb start-server in CMD
(on device) Settings -> Developer Options -> USB Debugging -- switch off and on
[Windows] Make sure you have the proper driver (your best bet is Universal Adb Driver by Koushik Dutta -- will handle any device)
I dont know if this problem is because of the phone or computer,
But whenever i try to do anything related to the bootloader, it just hangs at "..."
ex. It hangs at "fastboot oem unlock", "fastboot oem ", and "fastboot flashing unlock"
When you say the process will erase everything on the phone do you mean that the device will be completely empty or do you mean that everything I have entered and installed will be erased?
When i type cd fastboot, it keeps saying "The system cannot find the path specified
try bootloader maybe.
cd means going in a directory, which fastboot is a folder located outside of available storage/emulated/0 (or which is yours) you can go in.
5:03 is when he predicted the yadi yadi yadi megan stalllion
Hello!
I do not see a message on my Oneplus One device asking to “Unlock bootloader”, it stays on fastboot mode screen and does nothing.... please help.
Using Mac OS
After i Run 'adb reboot bootloader' it says 'error: device offline'.
Please notice me..
Windows eleven?
hello man i got this result:
fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability
...
FAILED (remote: Not implement.)
finished. total time: 0.002s
this mean cant unlock?
what would you recomend if the phone gets stuck at powered by android after the adb reboot bootloader command? to further clarify, when i executed command the phone rebooted immediately and went to "powered by android."
OEM Unlock toggle not appearing, adb reboot bootloader resatrted my device
cant continue
It is in developer settings.
hi! my phone is oppo a37fw
when i type in "adb reboot bootloader" in the cmd my phone just restarts and can't proceed to the next step, I really need help
the same is happening with me
Your phone is not supported by this method
Thanks, Max. You have helped me with many phones over the years.
I just bought a Samsung Galaxy A02s, Model # SM-A025U on Metro. So far I have not been able to find any info on rooting this device. Any help.. advice.. suggestions.. will be much appreciated.
Battery saver: skip to 3:05 for start
Hey, i need help with this. When i type adb reboot bootloader it just reboots in the OS. I have the samsung galaxy A8 2018
Same in LG k10 Power
HEEEEELLLP
Very helpful video for a novice like me till I learn more
Will the future updates from Oneplus be possible ? After the Oneplus OTA update, will the bootloader be locked again ?
When I start up the bootloader that screen doesn't show up it just gives me the power on screen and stays there
me too
same here
when i do fastboot oem unlock or the other option it says "waiting for any device"
Did u get any fix of that?
@@FardinMirza download ADB driver for your device. if it still doesn't work, manually install the driver in device manager
@@jeremiah2717 yep i got it working by some fastboot driver thingie but yeah it worked when i installed it on the device manually
My new Realme x50m says "This phone model does not support in-depth test."
In depth test is the app needed to unlock bootloader for realme phones. Any idea how to get around this? I'm completely stuck.
whenever i click yes on unlocking my bootloader, nothing happens
Mine said
FAILED (remote: 'unknown command or device is lock')
Finished. Total time: 0
wHAT do i do?
mine either
did you found any way for that?
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.005s please help
I also don't work :(
after i reboot into bootloader it doesnt connect to my pc
Ight I think I did it ty so much. I had alot of obstacels but I made it. It had trouble with finding my device but I found a video that installed a driver I didn't have :) ty ty
my screen says "waiting for any device"
Sufiyan Ajmeri YO WE NEED ANSWER ON HOW TO FIX THIS
Good luck... He won't answer...
@@lofiel955 what happens when you root ur phone.
@@sharashchandraudupa5241 thanks so much!
Android don't opening. Device's screen says FASTBOOT MODE.
The reason unlocking the bootloader usually performs a factory reset was actually originally designed to protect your data. That’s because back in 2010s, Android didn’t encrypt user data, so unlocking without factory reset would just bypass any screen lock and allow the thief to see your personal info. The "OEM unlocking" option under developer options was actually originally supposed to temporarily disable this factory reset protection (or FRP for short), so that unlocking wouldn’t erase your data, but it would re-enable itself after reboot if you didn’t unlock bootloader. However, on modern devices, which encrypt data, there isn’t much reason to factory reset, so companies do it just to annoy the user (if you know of another reason, let me know).
05:01 bro just predicted the future 💀
Hi there Max! I have an old galaxy mega 6.3 in a good shape at my disposal and I want to put it to use. The rom is from 2013 and I decided to put on a new one but it's missing oem unlock toggle and none of the methods I've found and tried worked. Do you or any of the dudes you know have any idea? Android threads do not race this model anymore :)
Max Lee .. lol , I still have my Nexus 6P too .. lol .. 👍🏾👍🏾 unlocked the bootloader yesterday and flashed June Factory Images , adb command prompts 👍🏾👍🏾
Nice, I got mine out of the garage too, installing Resurrection Remix atm.
2:30 I have a galaxy s8, do i still need to watch the video or can i just go straight to rooting?
same
but idk
So if u have Samsung u do not need to do this?
Would u have ANY concrete instructions on how I could install the international software on my TMobile branded OnePlus 8? I've already unlocked the bootloader
when i enter the adb cmd it restsrt then it just charging
enable usb debugging
All my adb drivers are up to date i think. I am on Samsung Galaxy Tab E SM-T377W. It simplly doesn't load into the bootloader. It restarts with Android's OS. I'm running Android 7.1.1
Same, i dunno how to fix this
Bro check its processor it may be Exynos processor, if yes bootloader unlock will be done via ODIN
same
Samsung phones are the easiest phones to root and I've not bricked any or never had any problems rooting Samsung Galaxy phones! I have not been so lucky with other brands of phones!
Whenever I click Yes to the option it always Fail. Help please I use Nokia 3.1 Android version 9. The CMD also says
FAILED (remote: '
Unlock operation is not allowed')
I also extracted the .zip file but there is no file folder that is called image angler opm.... like you have in your video. will i need to look for it and download it separately?
thnx bro
it helped me a lot
how can i root my phone: TECNO F2lite.
i have tryed many ways to root it but it's not working, please i need ur helpe
everytime i press enter on adb reboot bootloader it restarts my phone and takes me to my lock screen so that boot screen on the phone doesn't pop up my phone is a T-Mobile Revvl
Try shutting it down then plugging it into your pc and hold power button and volume down.
i read in XDADevelopers that if i unlock the bootloader the phone will enter into bootloop. If i lock it again, will the bootloop vanish?
if i buy a new phone, and the first thing i do is unlock the bootloader, will it still delete ALL the apps that came with it?
it says
Same! I heard that it means it's ready for custom ROM'S. I tried flashing a new ROM but it won't let me.. i'm losing faith lol
7:55 its stuck on waiting for device plz help
Same problem we have
@@sudhanshu8073 check for latest drivers or windows updates
So if u backup everything, after unlocking bottloader everything will come back right?
I clicked to download the Android for PC, but my browser stopped the tab from continuing, saying that quote,
"Your connection is not private. Attackers might be trying to steal your information "website" (undone link in the quote) (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards)."
Because of this, I unfortunately don't feel comfortable continuing forward with this tutorial. Thank you anyway! 🙏
Does this method work for Huawei devices?
Tank you.
Huawei phones are factory locked with a passcode
How to fix "waiting for device"?
make sure driver is installed correctly, check device manager.
I have installed drivers correct and mine still says "< waiting for any device >"
try unplugging the phone when in the boot menu and pluging it back in. then execute *fastboot oem unlock*
I'm trying to unlock my Moto G6, but it seems to be asking for an unlock code when I run the command.
Example results after running fastboot oem unlock
command line...
(bootloader) fastboot oem unlock [ unlock code ]
OKAY [ 0.003s]
Finished. Total time: 0.003s
command line...
I tried downloading fastboot and other necessary files from your site, but all the links I attempted to use are currently down..... Just a heads up.
when i try fastboot oem unlock or fastboot flashing unlock... the CMD just freezes on < waiting for any device >...
What's going on!!!
same here bro
same as me bro
Damn im not alone
@@aslan2010 is it the android 8.0 aka oreo
Try adb unlock bootloader
Why does it wipe data??
It will reset your phone
You ever take a dookie and not wipe?
Late reply, sorry. I know it doesn't matter anymore. When you unlock bootloader device security functions can't work and that means that your data can be exploited (someone can hack your phone). So their way to protect your data is to erase them. Stupid i know
because it wants you not to keep it because you are installing third party roms and some might not be safe
I have an LG V20 that i own and I want to use for vlogging. Will this work for me and will it remove the Verizon splash animation?
I swear, this is first youtube tutorial what looks legit. most of tutorials on TH-cam (especially Indian videos) looks fake but this looks pretty legit
If i turn on OEM UNLOCK I CAN ROOT MY PHONE
Mariun Fernandez oem unlock only allows you to unlock your bootloader
@@koreanssj9413 Which allows for root
@@Ducxy which you still need to do, just the options doesn't do anything
CMD SAYS: "WAITING FOR ANY DEVICE"
Same here
if i plug in android device alcatel A10 10 tablet is not showing it and not poping me op even i allow usb debugg
enable your developer mode first to connect to your PC
@@starsoftluna9663 I've tried every back then, even your suggestion. But I've already solved it (don't know how). Thanks anyway!
@@jemb710 what did you do? im still having that problem
So I dont have to do this if I have a Samsung? Even though ist a J7?
I have tab 4 SM-t231 but cannot flash it. I have several custom roms but always error and it says "E : error footer. and E : signatured verification failed". I used TWRP_3.0.0_Degas to flash directly to phone.
When I used ODIN it doesn't work, cause ODIN need TAR or IMG file (many custom rom have zip extension).
GoogleM, Octagon etc there are same error message (using TWRP 3.0 Degas).. Please enlighten me Mr Lee.
Thanks.
fastboot oem unlock.
yes in the simplest terms, but did you know newer phones like Pixel 2 use fastboot flashing unlock instead? You get B+ for the effort.
Those few phone meaning "huawei"
No, Huawei actually have their own bootloader unlocking website, but they never update it and lags behind a few months.
sir does it work with huawei devices
cause they remove their bootloader unlocking website
It doesn't
i think my zte one is one of those few
z899vl for the specific model
@@Aditya-dc6sl Bro Do You Know How Can I Unlock Without Tye Code?
Bro my oem unlock is locked and can't be enabled in Developer settings!!! What to do?
Hey I don't know if you ever will see this comment since this is from 5 years ago but I Did everything step by step and my CMD is saying 'fastboot' is not "recognized as an internal or external command" can you please make a video or help in some way?
HI there , just try the above methods, but then when on terminal i get the message "waiting for device"
Any suggestions?
In the video you said that AT&T cannot be unlocked but the website says that exynos come unlocked. If I have an AT&T phone but I have exynos is my bootloader locked or unlocked?
Vivo y51 i don't have OEM unlock on my developer option😩
Suppose a phone is stuck in a boot loop. There is no way to enable developer options and USB debugging as the phone will not start at all. How to unlock the bootloader in that case?
is rooting or unlocking the boot-loader safely possible with Verizons moto z2 play? (XT1710-02) ... i was able to use it on T-mobiles network with there sim without any issues ... i do know they planning on releasing 9.0 pie eventually when they get around to this area so it probably wouldn't be a good idea to go to another ROM like linageOS I'm guessing ... any thoughts on any of this?
I get into fastboot mode and both commands to unlock give me "unknown command" error :(
WHY!????
edit: Also device becomes unrecognized (!) in device manager once in fastboot mode HELPMEEEEEE!!!!
Yo bro i got a download message when my phone turned of is that new?
Tried to do this for a friends Lenovo a1000.."fastboot oem unlock or fastboot flashing unlock" didnt do anything.. So that means the Bootloader is already unlocked ?
after unlocking the bootloader can you restore backups?
my command prompt is stuck at "waiting for device" after typing in fastboot oem unlock
after i type either fastboot flashing or eom unlock it just says "waiting for any device". What should I do?
i have the same exact response
Bro it will work only on rooted device only or not
Thank man. It worked on tablet teclast T30
HELP! IT SAYS: "adb server version (32) doesn't match this client (40); killing...", so that does this means i cant load to bootloader?
same problem here, you ever find out how?