From this tutorial, you could easily unlock the bootloader and then install TWRP Recovery on your Realme 6 Pro. Unlocking the bootloader gives you a plethora of opportunities. From installing custom ROMs like LineageOS and HavocOS to rooting your device and hence obtaining administrative privileges, the possibilities are endless. Likewise, there is a plentitude of modules, frameworks, and other tools waiting for your device. Furthermore, if you also install the TWRPR recovery after unlocking the bootloader, the opportunities get further expanded. You could install various ZIP files, install IMG files, root your device via Magisk, create android backup among others.
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Therefore in this guide, we will list out detailed instructions set to unlock the bootloader and then install TWRP Recovery on your Realme 6 Pro device. The process is different from other OEMs. First of all, you will have to validate the bootloader of your Realme device using the device-specific app. This is also known as the In-Depth test. After this, the next step involves disabling the disable Android Verified Boot on your device. Once that is done, you could proceed with the installation of the TWRP Recovery. Here are the complete instructions for all the three above-mentioned things. Follow along.
Unlock Bootloader on Realme 6 Pro
The thing is that many OEMs ships their device with a locked bootloader. The logic on their part is simple- they want you to only use the stock OS that they have shipped, without any modifications. While it makes sense on their part from the security point of view, however not every user seems to like this stock OS. Furthermore, they also wish to get higher privileges by rooting their devices and accessing the system partition. In this regard, the OEMs leave a window of opportunity for those who wish to unlock their device’s bootloader. And in this guide, we will be making full use of this opportunity. But keep in mind unlocking Realme devices requires some additional steps in the form of In-Depth tests. So follow the steps very carefully.
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STEP 1: Prerequisites
- First of all, create a backup of your entire device.
- Download and install the Android SDK and Platform Tools on your PC.
- Likewise, download the latest Realme USB Drivers and install them on your PC.
- Download and install the Depth-Test app specifically designed for Realme 6 Pro. Thanks to XDA members barakcodam and Rizezky for the file.
- UPDATE: The official Unlock Tool for Realme 6 Pro is now available. You could download and install it from below. So rather than the XDA build, it is recommended you go ahead with the official app. Download: Realme 6 Pro Bootloader Unlock Tool APK
STEP 2: Enable USB Debugging and OEM
To establish a successful ADB connection between your device and PC, enabling USB Debugging is needed. Furthermore, OEM unlocking allows you to unlock the bootloader of your device. Therefore, enable both of them as follows:
