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How to Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 6

Updated on November 22, 2018 by Abd Razaaq

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Here today, we will guide you on how to unlock bootloader on OnePlus 6. Unlocking the bootloader will further assist you in installing TWRP recovery and root the device.

After the success of OnePlus 6, OnePlus has finally launched their new successor OnePlus 6.  With the OnePlus 6, the company has stepped further with the design and build quality. The notch at the top of the edge-to-edge display on the OnePlus 6 is said to be just 19.6mm x 7.68mm big. OnePlus 6 comes with a glass design, which is a departure from the metal unibody featured on the 3, 3T, 5 and 5T.

In this guide, we will guide you on how to unlock bootloader on OnePlus 6 smartphone. Now you can unlock bootloader easily by following this simple guide on How to Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 6. Official Bootloader Unlock for OnePlus 6 will also void the device warranty. So if you planning to unlock bootloader on OnePlus 6, then its always better to wait until your warranty gets over. In case if you have unlocked bootloader, then you can always re-lock the bootloader on your device anytime.

As we know, All Android Phones comes with a pre-locked bootloader, but if you want to customize or install new custom ROM, then you must unlock bootloader. To unlock the bootloader, you may need to download third-party firmware or tools. You can follow the pre-requisite given below to unlock the bootloader.

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How to Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 6

Table of Contents

  • 1 What is Unlock Bootloader?
  • 2 Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 6
  • 3 What you need:
  • 4 Steps to Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 6

What is Unlock Bootloader?

A Bootloader is a code which runs when we turn on our device. This code initializes some hardware and then loads the kernel and ramdisk, and gets the boot process going. So this process is known as Bootloader. The same concept applies to all the technical stuff such as Laptop, PC, Smartphones and any such device. Every Android OEM manufacturers lock the bootloader even though it is an Open Source. So if you want to try any CUSTOM ROM, it is impossible to load the CUSTOM ROM without the Unlock Bootloader. So Manufacturer made a policy of making the smartphone with Unlocked Bootloader will void the warranty. They want you to stick with the Stock ROM. Unlock Bootloader allows you to Root your android smartphone, Flash TWRP and Custom ROM in a simple easy method.

Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 6

Watch The Video on How to Unlock The Bootloader on OnePlus 6

According to OnePlus, unlocking or rooting doesn’t void the warranty of their device. This is the reason why most power users or developer take one step forward to buy this device for development. So we gurrantee that you can easily perform the method to unlock the bootloader on your device without having to worry about official support/warranty.

What you need:

  1. This Update is only for OnePlus 6 users.
  2. You need Laptop or PC
  3. Working USB Cable
  4. Charge your phone to at least 70%
  5. GetDroidTips.com is not responsible for any damage to your phone while installing this Update.
  6. Make sure that you have latest OnePlus USB drivers installed.
  7. Download the ADB Fastboot tools.
  8. Take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
Related Post:

  • Download and Install OxygenOS 5.1.3 for OnePlus 6 [Full ROM and OTA]
  • Download and Install OxygenOS 5.1.5 for OnePlus 6 [Full ROM and OTA]
  • How to Download and Install Android P Beta on OnePlus 6 [Developer Preview]
  • How to Root and Install TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 6
  • OnePlus 6 Stock Firmware Collections (Back to Stock ROM/Restore)

Steps to Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 6

Watch The Video on How to Unlock The Bootloader on OnePlus 6
  1. First of all, enable the Developer Option
  2. To Enable the Developer Option, Go to your Settings -> About -> Software Information -> More -> Now Tap on the Build Number 7-8 Times until you see a toast message “Developer option enabled“build
  3. Go back to settings -> Now you need to enable the OEM Unlock by going to Settings -> Developer Option and Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging

    OEM Unlock
  4. Download and Extract the Downloaded ADB fastboot Zip file on your PC.
  5. Now connect your phone to Computer using USB Cable.
  6. When you connect your Phone to Computer, please wait until all the drivers get installed.ADB Folder
  7. In your ADB fastboot folder open a command prompt window by pressing Shift Key + Right Mouse Click 
  8. Now type the command in your command window
    adb devices
  9. If you see a pop up to allow USB Debugging on your phone, Click OK pop up to allow USB Debugging
  10. Now type the command below to reboot your phone to bootloader
    adb reboot bootloader
  11. Once your phone reboot into bootloader, make sure your phone shows the bootloader locked and then type the command below to make sure fastboot drivers are installed properly.
    fastboot devices
  12. This command will list the connected devices. If your phones serial number shows up you are good to go and may continue. If the phone is NOT listed this indicates that your drivers are not installed correctly. In order for you to continue, you must fix your drivers so that your phone is listed on fastboot devices.
  13. If the phone has been recognized by the command above, proceed to unlock the bootloader with the following command:

    Remember that this step will wipe EVERYTHING off the phone 

    fastboot oem unlock
  14. After the above command has finished executing, run the following
    fastboot reboot
  15. The phone will reboot. Wait until the phone has fully booted up into Android, and enjoy!

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