How To Unlock Any Realme Bootloader With Realme Unlock App

If you are the owner of any Realme phone and are looking for ways via which you can unlock the bootloader of the device, then you are at the right place. Because in this post, we will be sharing with you the official method on how to unlock any Realme bootloader with the Realme Unlock App. Keep in mind that you need to follow all the steps correctly in order to avoid any permanent damage caused to your device.

Moreover, if you are new to rooting, then you must understand that first, you need to unlock the bootloader of the device and then install a custom recovery like TWRP to root the device. Also, rooting allows the user to go ahead and install restricted apps, mod apps, install custom OS like Lineage OS, etc. on the device. Note that the unlocking of the bootloader will void the warranty of your device. So, it is better to allow the warranty period to get over and then unlock it. However, if you do not want to wait then, you can follow this guide on how to unlock the bootloader on any Realme smartphone.

What is Bootloader Unlock?

A bootloader is a program that is the first thing that boots up in your device whenever you turn ON your device. It commands the device to run the appropriate programs in order to run smoothly and provide better performance. Moreover, the bootloader is stored away from the reach of the user and is stored at a stable memory so that the user could not hamper the files. However, there are methods and ways via which you can safely unlock the bootloader of the device and go ahead with flashing a custom recovery to root your device. But, you should make sure to follow a reliable guide and follow the steps correctly in order to avoid any permanent damage to your phone.

What is Realme Unlock App?

Realme Unlock App is an official software tool provided by Realme, a smartphone manufacturer, that enables users to unlock the bootloader of their Realme devices. Bootloader unlocking is a process that allows users to gain full control over their devices, giving them the ability to install custom firmware and make other modifications that are not normally allowed on locked devices. The Realme Unlock App simplifies the process of unlocking the bootloader of Realme devices, but it should be noted that the process can be risky and may void the device’s warranty. It is important to follow the instructions carefully and understand the risks before attempting to unlock the bootloader of a Realme device.

Why do we need to unlock the bootloader?

Apart from the said advantages mentioned in the above paragraph, below are the advantages that you will get once you have unlocked the bootloader on your phone:

• You can install any custom ROM like Lineage OS, Resurrection ROM, etc.
• You can also root your device.
• Install a custom recovery like TWRP.

Disadvantages of bootloader unlock?

• After unlocking the bootloader, it voids the warranty of your device.
• You will no longer receive the official OTA updates.
• You can brick your device if you do not follow the steps carefully.

List of Supported Realme Devices:

Realme GT Explorer Master	Realme GT Neo Flash	Realme X
Realme GT Master	Realme GT Neo	Realme 2 Pro
Realme C21Y	Realme V13 5G	Realme 3
Realme C11 (2021)	Realme 8	Realme 3 Pro
Realme C25s	Realme 8 Pro	Realme U1
Realme X7 Max 5G	Realme 8 5G	Realme C1 2019
Realme Narzo 30 5G	Realme C20A	Realme C2s
Realme Q3 Pro Carnival	Realme C25	Realme C3
Realme Q3 Pro 5G	Realme 1	Realme X2 Pro
Realme Q3 5G	Realme 2	Realme X50 Pro 5G
Realme Q3i 5G	Realme C1	Realme X50 5G
Realme X2	Realme C2	Realme 6
Realme XT	Realme C2 2020	Realme 6 Pro
Realme XT 730G	Realme C15	Realme 7 Pro
Realme Q	Realme 6i	Realme 7
Realme 5 Pro	Realme 6S	Realme X7 Pro Ultra
Realme 5	Realme X3	Realme X7 Pro
Realme 5s	Realme C3i	Realme X7
Realme 5i	Realme Narzo	Realme V3
Realme 3i	Realme Narzo 10A	Realme C12
Realme X	Realme Narzo 10	Realme V5 5G
Realme C11	Realme X3 Superzoom	Realme Narzo 20
Realme Narzo 20 Pro	Realme X50 Pro Player	Realme Narzo 20A
Realme Q2i	Realme X50m 5G	Realme Narzo 50A
Realme Q2	Realme V11 5G	Realme Narzo 50i
Realme Q2 Pro	Realme Narzo 30A	Realme V11s 5G
Realme 7 5G	Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G	Realme GT Neo 2
Realme C15	Realme GT 5G	Realme C25Y
Realme 7 5G	Realme C21	Realme 8s 5G
Realme 7i	Realme C35	Realme 8i
Realme V15 5G	Realme 9i	Realme Pad
Realme C20	Realme GT2 Pro	Realme Q5 Pro
Realme C20	Realme GT2	Realme Q5
Realme Pad Mini	Realme Q3t	Realme Q5i
Realme C31	Realme GT Neo 2T	Realme 9
Realme GT Neo3	Realme Q3s	Realme Pad X
Realme Narzo 50A Prime	Realme Narzo 50	Realme GT Neo 3T
Realme 9 5G	Realme 9 Pro+	Realme C30
Realme 9 5G Speed (Speed Edition)	Realme 9 Pro	Realme Narzo 50i Prime
Realme V25	Realme Narzo 50 Pro	Realme GT2 Explorer Master
Realme Narzo 50 5G	Realme V23	Realme 9i 5G
Realme C33	Realme C30s	Realme 10
Realme 10 5G	Realme 10 Pro	Realme 10 Pro+
Realme V20	Realme 10s	Realme V30
Realme GT Neo 5	Realme GT Neo 5 240W	Realme V23i
Realme GT3	Realme C55	Realme C33 2023
Realme 10T	Realme GT Neo5 SE	Realme Narzo N55
Realme 11	Realme 11 Pro	Realme 11 Pro+
Realme Narzo N53	Realme C53	Realme Narzo 60
Realme Narzo 60 Pro

Pre-Requisites

Now before we go ahead and unlock the bootloader of your Realme phone, let us make a list of pre-requisites that are required to unlock it:

Charge your phone

You need to make sure that your Realme smartphone is charged to about 60% before operating it for unlocking the bootloader to avoid any boot loop issues during the unlocking process.

You need a PC or Laptop

We would be running certain ADB and Fastboot commands that can be executed via PC or a laptop. So, we would need a computer in order to unlock the bootloader.

Take a complete backup

Before rooting, one of the most important things that you need to do on your phone is to take a complete backup of your phone. For that, you can follow the guide by clicking the link below:

• How to Backup Your Data on an Android device

Download USB Drivers

In order to make your Realme phone get recognized by your PC, you need to have proper USB Drivers appropriate to your phone installed on your computer. And for that, you can follow the link below to download the correct Realme USB Drivers on your PC.

Download Realme Unlocking App

More importantly, you need an official Realme unlocking application that is provided by Realme itself, for users who are willing to unlock the bootloader of their Realme phone. Click the button below to download the unlock app:

• Realme Unlock App

Enable Developer Option, USB Debugging, and OEM Unlock

Follow our in-depth guides on how to enable Developer Option, enable USB Debugging, and OEM Unlock options on your Android smartphone.

• Enable Developer Option
• Enable USB Debugging
• Enable OEM Unlock

Download the ADB Fastboot tool

You are also required to run certain ADB commands from your PC and execute them on your phone, and for that, you need to have installed on your computer the latest ADB and Fastboot tools. You can download the latest ADB and Fastboot tool by clicking the button below:

• Download ADB and Fastboot Tools

Steps to Unlock bootloader on any Realme device

1. Make sure that you have backed up all the data of your internal memory securely before heading on with the unlock procedure.
2. You need to check that you have the latest and the official version of the system running on your device.
3. Download the “Unlock Tool APK” from the download section above and install it on the smartphone.
4. Now, open the unlock tool and click on “Start applying.”
   
5. You will be presented with a disclaimer. It is advised that you read the disclaimer in detail.
   
6. Once you are done with it, select the checkbox, and submit your application.
   
7. After this, the application will be checked by the Realme servers, and within approximately 1 hour, the unlock tool will show you the status of your request.
   
8. Once you are through with the unlock request, then you need to tap on the “Start the in-depth test.”
9. This will reboot your device automatically.
10. You will be shown with the following string on your device’s screen:
    fast boot_unlock_verify ok
11. Now download and install the ADB and Fastboot tools from the download section on your PC.
12. Then, connect your device to the PC via a USB cable.
13. Open the CMD or command prompt by pressing the Shift + Right-click combination on the same folder where you have extracted the contents of the ADB and Fastboot Tools.
14. Enter the following command:
    adb reboot bootloader
15. Now, type in:
    fastboot flashing unlock
16. You will be displayed a screen like below. You need to press the Volume Up key to select “Unlock.” You could go back by pressing the Volume Down key if you changed your mind about unlocking the bootloader.
    
17. Once you press the Volume Up button, you will be presented with a new interface.
    
18. Now, enter the below command:
    fastboot reboot
19. This will automatically reboot your smartphone and will enter the in-depth test mode.
20. That’s it! You have successfully unlocked the bootloader on your Realme phone.

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So, there you have it from my side in this post. I hope you guys liked this post and were able to unlock the bootloader of any Realme smartphone using the Realme Unlocking App. Note that you should only follow this guide if you are using it on a Realme smartphone and not any other devices to avoid problems. Moreover, you can go ahead and flash any custom recovery like TWRP to root your device and open the world of customizations. Let us know in the comments if you successfully unlocked the bootloader of your Realme phone using the above method or not. Until the next post…Cheers!