How to Unlock the Bootloader of Your Nexus Device

How to unlock the Nexus 6 bootloader

1. Navigate to the folder called ADB Platform Tools (or Android SDK) on your computer. ...
2. Press Shift and right-click on some blank space inside the ADB Platform Tools folder and click Open command window here.
3. Double check USB Debugging is enabled on your Nexus 6 and then turn it off.

1. Can I unlock my bootloader?
2. Can you root without unlocking bootloader?
3. What happens if we unlock bootloader?
4. Does locking bootloader wipe data?
5. How do you unlock a locked Nexus 7?
6. How do I hard reset my Nexus 5?
7. Why is my Nexus 7 stuck on Google screen?
8. Is unlocked bootloader same as root?
9. Is OEM unlock same as root?
10. Can I flash without unlocking bootloader?

Can I unlock my bootloader?

By default, most Android devices ship with a locked bootloader, meaning that users can't flash the bootloader or device partitions. If needed, you (and device users with Developer options enabled) can unlock the bootloader to flash new images.

Can you root without unlocking bootloader?

You do not need to unlock the bootloader to root. The locked bootloader only protects the kernel and recovery partitions.

What happens if we unlock bootloader?

A device with a locked bootloader will only boot the operating system currently on it. You can't install a custom operating system – the bootloader will refuse to load it. If your device's bootloader is unlocked, you will see an unlocked padlock icon on the screen during the start of the boot process.

Does locking bootloader wipe data?

When you lock your bootloader, it should not effect your data at all. Whenever you unlock it, it will wipe your data.

How do you unlock a locked Nexus 7?

Forgotten screen lock.

1. Turn your tablet off.
2. Hold the volume down key.
3. Turn your tablet on.
4. Press the volume up key.
5. Using the volume down key, highlight Wipe data/factory reset.
6. Press the power key to select Wipe data/factory reset.
7. Press the volume ups key.

How do I hard reset my Nexus 5?

Hard Reset LG D821 Nexus 5

1. Press Power button to switch off device.
2. Press and hold Volume Down + Power button.
3. When LG logo will appear on screen release buttons.
4. You will enter the Android system recovery menu.
5. Use Volume Rockers to navigate on wipe data/factory reset and press Power key to select it.

Why is my Nexus 7 stuck on Google screen?

Wipe the Cache

When the tablet is turned off, press and hold the Volume Down button and then press and hold the Power button at the same time until the tablet turns on. Now press the Volume Down button twice to highlight Recovery mode. Now just press the Power button to start Recovery mode. ... Your cache will be cleared.

Is unlocked bootloader same as root?

A locked or unlocked bootloader is what gives you access to “root.” “Root” is another big word in the Android community. ... If you “root” a device, it means you have “super user” access or “administrator” access to the operating system that runs on your phone.

Is OEM unlock same as root?

Senior Member. Unlocking the bootloader is NOT the same as rooting. Unlocking the bootloader is turning off/removing the security flag of the bootloader. When the bootloader is locked, the security flag is on (S-ON) which prevents rooting easily and flashing of roms not made by the company (who made the device).

Can I flash without unlocking bootloader?

Nope, only official roms can be flashed without unlocking bootloader.