How To Unlock Bootloader On Realme U1 [Official Method]

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.

Steps to Unlock Bootloader on Realme U1:

Here we will guide to unlock the bootloader, before that download the drivers and tools on your PC.

Pre-Requisites:

1. To Unlock Bootloader On Realme U1, you need a laptop or PC.
2. Charge the Realme U1 to a sufficient battery level to avoid any sudden shutdowns during the process.
3. We strongly recommend you to take a complete full backup of your personal data, including the internal storage. The phone will be formatted, so be prepared for it. You can also follow our Android backup guide for the same.
4. You need a USB cable to connect your phone to PC.

Required Files on your PC:

First method: Unlock bootloader using official Unlock

• First of all, download the bootloader unlock app and move it your phone and install it.
• On your PC, make sure to download the latest ADB and fastboot tool and extract it on C:// Drive
• Open the app and Click “Start applying”
• Please read the disclaimer in detail, select the checkbox, and submit your application
• The application will be checked by our server
• Within approximately 1 hour, the unlock tool apk will show the status of unlocking – if it shows the unlocking is successful, please proceed to the following step
• You can now click “Start the in-depth test” and press and hold the power key to reboot the device. You will then enter the fastboot mode
• Once you enter fastboot mode, open the ADB and Fastboot tool folder.
• Now press and hold the SHIFT KEY and click the right mouse button anywhere on the same folder.
• In the command window, enter the command key

  fastboot flashing unlock

• You need to confirm on your phone: On your phone press the volume key to select “Unlock The Bootloader” and press the power key to confirm.
• That’s it! Your device bootloader will be unlocked successfully.

I hope this guide was helpful to unlock the bootloader on Realme U1.

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