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How To Unlock Nexus 5 Bootloader

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Unlock bootloader Nexus 5

The new Nexus 5 has arrived in the market and many will be getting this ultimate device in their hands very soon. And one the first thing to enter in most people’s minds must be unlocking the Bootloader because the Nexus 5 comes with locked Bootloader. Unlocking the Bootloader allows you to install the custom ROM, put on a costume recovery and root it. So in this article, we’ll show you how to unlock Nexus 5 bootloader with a Step-To-Step tutorial.

Warnings:

  • Unlocking the Bootloader may void the warranty of your Device.
  • This guide is specifically for Nexus 5. Using this guide for any other device or variant may cause harm.
  • We are not responsible for any type of damage to your device.
  • The tutorial has been performed for Windows, but you can also perform this Unlocking on Mac or Linux if you are familiar with Fastboot on them.

Precautions:

  • Keep the Back Up of all your data as unlocking the bootloader will reset your device to factory settings.
  • Charge your device before you start the unlocking process. The charging should be above 80% because in case your device goes dead while the processing, it can result in bricking.

Requirements:

  • Computer System
  • USB Cable
  • Android SDK: Download here.
  • Google USB Drives: Download here.

Instructions:

  1. After downloading the Android SDK and installing the USB Drives. Set up the ADB/Fastboot with Android SDK. Click here to learn how you can do it.
  2. On your Nexus 5, go to Settings>Applications>Development and check the USB Debugging Mode.
  3. Now download the Fastboot and extract it in android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory. (Create the directory if it’s not there).
  4. Switch Off your Nexus 5 and access the reboot mode by pressing the Volume up + Volume down + Power Keys for a while. Some text and Start will appear on the screen when your device enters the reboot mode.
  5. Now navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open the Command Prompt. Type the following command and press enter.
    fastboot oem unlock
  6. Now just simply follow the instructions on the screen of your device. Confirm the Bootloader Unlocking and erase all the data.
  7. After following all the instructions, your Nexus 5 will reboot itself. If not, you can reboot your Nexus 5 by entering the following command in the Command Prompt.
    fastboot reboot

If the unlocking process went correctly, you would be able to unlock Nexus 5 bootloader. Now your device is ready for rooting and installation of custom recovery and ROM. Any reader with any problem can ask in the comments below. Don’t forget to check How can you root HTC One with Locked Bootloader.

Guide to Unlock Bootloader of HTC EVO 4G LTE

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Many users often unlock the Bootloaders of their Smartphones to install custom ROMs or to root their device. It’s been about two years ago when HTC’s CEO Pete Chou confirmed that the company will not lock the bootloaders of their devices any more. But since then, it’s only HTC One Developer Edition which has an unlocked bootloader.

So we still have to unlock the bootloaders of other HTC devices. In this guide we are talking about the HTC EVO 4G LTE. I’ll explain the instructions briefly that how we can unlock the bootloader of not only HTC EVO 4 G LTE, but other HTC Smartphones too. We’ll be using the method provided by the company.

Warnings:

  • Unlocking the bootloader  may void the warranty of the Smartphone
  • This guide is suitable for only HTC EVO 4G LTE and for some other HTC devices too. Don’t try this guide for devices of other manufacturers.
  • We are not responsible for any damage to your device. Do it at your own risk.

Precautions:

  • Keep the Back Up of all your data as unlocking the bootloader will reset your device to factory settings.
  • Charge your device before you start the unlocking process.
  • Reset Google Wallet if you have an NFC equipped device, it’s to prevent the risk of bricking of your device.

Requirements:

  • Windows running Computer System.
  • HTC Sync: Download for Windows here.
  • Android SDK: Download it from here.
  • Java

Instructions:

First Half:

  • Go to HTCdev website and register there.
    HTC Register
  • After complete registration, Log in and click on “Unlock Bootloader” and then on “Get Started”.
    Get Started
  • Now you’ll be directed to a page where you’ll be asked to select the device you want to unlock. Click on the “Select Your Device” dropdown menu, but you’ll not find the “HTC EVO 4G LTE” in the list. So select the “All Other Supported Models” (you’ll find it at the end of the list). Now click on “Begin Unlock Bootloader”.
    Select the device
  • You’ll see a window asking you to confirm that you surely want to unlock the bootloader of your device. Click on “YES”.
    Warning Unlock Bootloader
  • Now, in order to continue you’ll have to accept the two Legal Terms. Check the both boxes and then click on “Proceed to Unlock Instructions”.
    Legal Terms

Second Half:

  • As the HTC EVO 4g LTE has a non-removable battery, you’ll have to restart your device by long pressing the “Power Key” and then selecting the “Restart”. Now while the device restarting, hold down the “Volume Down” button to start the device in Bootloader mode.
  • Now use the “Volume Buttons” to move the Highlight to the “FASTBOOT” and then press the “Power Button”.
  • Connect your device to the Computer via a USB Cable.
  • Now run the “SDK Manager” which is an “.exe” file. You can find it from: C Drive>Program Files>Android>android-sdk-windows.
  • You’ll see a window with number of packages for you to update. You need to install “Android SDK Platform” Tools and “Android SDK Tools”.
  • After complete installation, find the following files and copy them to a new folder i.e. “C:\Android-sdk”.
    – “adb.exe” and “AdbWinApi.dll”. You can find these file from: C Drive>Program Files>Android>android-sdk-windows>platform-tools.
    – “fastboot.exe”. Find this file from: C Drive>Program Files>Android>android-sdk-windows>tools.
    [Note: In latest Windows Android Tools release, the “fastboot.exe” file could be unavailable. In such case, extract the file from pervious release here.]
  • Now go to “Start” and write “cmd” in the search bar.
  • You’ll find “cmd.exe” file.  Open it; the “Command Prompt” window will appear.
    cmd
  • Now navigate to the folder you just created by typing “cd c:\Android-sdk” in the Command Prompt.
    Command Prompt 1
  • Now type “fastboot oem get_identifier_token” in the Command Prompt and press Enter.
    first command
  • You’ll see some text. Now Right Click on the Command Prompt window and select “Mark”. Now highlight the text as shown below in the picture. (Starting from “<<<< Identifier cut following message >>>>” and ending to “<<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>>”. Don’t highlight the text on the right side of every line. It could be “INFO” or “”.)
    Comand Prompt 2
  • Now again Right Click on the Title Bar, go to “Edit” and click on “Copy”. The text you just copied is called “Token”.
  • Go to HTCdev website, at the Bottom of the third page of instructions of Unlocking Bootloader you’ll find “My Device Identifier Token:” field. Paste the “Token” in that field and click on “Submit”.
    Submit Token
  • You’ll receive an Email containing the Unclock Code Binary File (a “.bin” file). Download it.
  • Put the downloaded file in the SDk directory.
  • Type “fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin” in the Command Prompt.
  • Now you’ll see a disclaimer, just accept it and your device will be Unlocked.

I hope this guide to unlock bootloader of HTC EVO will be helpful. In case of any problem, comment below.

Guide to Lock and Unlock Bootloader of Google LG Nexus 4

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Google LG Nexus 4Unlocking a Bootloader is basically  the first step if you want to know inner secrets of your device. Whether you want to flash a custom ROM on your device or you are a developer and want to know more about the device you are going to make application Unlocking bootloader is a first step. Sometimes it is easy to unlock it while some phones can even make you sweat even while unlocking it. This year’s Google Nexus device is made by LG and below is a quick guide to unlock and relock bootloader of the device.

Warnings:

  • Do all the stuff on your responsibility. We are not responsible for any damage to your device.
  • This guide is purely for LG Nexus 4 don’t try at any other device

Requirements:

  • LG Nexus 4
  • System running Windows
  • Fastboot. Download from here.
  • Now Extract the Fastboot Zip file for easy guide keep extracted file in C:\
  •  Make Sure battery of the device is at least 60% otherwise it may run in between the process.
  • Backup all of your data otherwise you may lose all.

Instructions:

  • Switch off your device.
  • Go to fastboot mode by holding Volume up+down and power button Simultaneously.
  • Connect your device to your computer via USB cable. Now the drivers will begin to install wait for it to finish.
  • In your computer go to Command Prompt. If it is Windows 8 just simply right click at left bottom corner of desktop and you will see option for RUN.
  • Now go to C:\Windows\Program Files\Android SDK\Platform Tools
  • If all goes well then you will see that your phone is recognized by computer.
  • Then after entering command “fastboot devices” your phone’s serial number should appear in Command Prompt.
  • To unlock bootloader enter command “fastboot oem unlock”   then click YES on your phone and it is done.

nexus-4-bl-unlock-ss (1)

  • To relock bootloader enter command “fastboot oem lock” and phone is reboot once when you will click YES on device.

nexus-4-bl-unlock-ss

  •  Your device will reboot after both processes. 

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