Bootloader is a program that loads your Operating system when your device is turned on. In this tutorial we are going to learn how to unlock Bootloader of motorola devices. A bootloader is usually locked on an Android device because although it’s an open source OS, still the manufacturers want you to stick to their Android OS version specifically designed for the device. In order to apply this concept, manufacturers lock the bootloader. With a locked bootloader on Android devices, it is virtually impossible to flash a Custom ROM and forced attempts void warranty as well as usually end up in bricks. Therefore, the first step is to always unlock the bootloader.
In here i'am using Moto E/ XT1506 (otus). And i'am pretty sure that this works on all moto devices.
Read this before starting this process ;
1 - Installing required files :
If you are using Windows :
Download this file and extract it anywhere, Open the extracted folder and hold shift and right click then select open a command window here. This is where your work place.
2 - Fastboot mode on your phone :
Now copy these strings to one long string.Do not include the text “bootloader” or any white spaces.
In here i'am using Moto E/ XT1506 (otus). And i'am pretty sure that this works on all moto devices.
Read this before starting this process ;
Let's get started :You will lose your warranty by unlocking the bootloader You will lose all your contents in your device – including the installed apps (You should backup all important files) If you cause any damage to your device by following the instructions, i'am not responsible for that. ( Do the process carefully, nothings gonna happen !)
1 - Installing required files :
If you are using Linux, type these in terminal
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
Press Y and click enter.
Download this file and extract it anywhere, Open the extracted folder and hold shift and right click then select open a command window here. This is where your work place.
2 - Fastboot mode on your phone :
Turn off your device, and then press the power button and volume down button at the same time. You can remove your finger from the power button after a few seconds and you will be in fastboot mode. Connect your device to pc with usb cable.
3 - Unlocking bootloader :
Open a terminal in linux or open the command prompt with adb like you did in step 2
In terminl type fastboot devices , it shows connected devices. if nothing shows its your driver problem.
Now type fastboot oem get_unlock_data
This command shows a few lines something like this :
_(bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00_
_(bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95_
_(bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000_
_(bootloader) 0000000_It should look like this :
_0A40040192024205#4C4D355631323030373731363031303332323239#BD008A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F951A3E5#1F532800020000000000000000000000
6 - Finishing bootloader unlocking :
Go here and sign in with a account.
Check the 6th step in that link, Paste that long string there. click Can my device be unlocked .
Follow their steps.
Hope this helped, Got stuck? feel free to ask..
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