- To unlock the bootloader on a Samsung Snapdragon phone, follow these steps:
- 1. Enable Developer Options: Go to your phone’s Settings, then About Phone, and tap on Build Number several times until you see a message saying “You are now a developer.”
- 2. Enable OEM Unlocking: In the Developer Options, locate the option for OEM unlocking and enable it. This option may be found under different names like “Unlock Bootloader” or “Allow bootloader unlocking”, depending on your phone model and Android version.
- 3. Backup Data: Unlocking the bootloader will factory reset your device, so make sure to back up all your important data.
- 4. Obtain an Unlock Code: Visit the Samsung Developer website and follow the instructions to obtain a unique unlock code for your specific device.
- 5. Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot: Download and install the Minimal ADB and Fastboot tool on your computer. This tool is required to execute commands for unlocking the bootloader.
- 6. Connect Phone to Computer: Connect your Samsung Snapdragon phone to the computer using a USB cable.
- 7. Open Command Prompt or Terminal: Open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac and Linux) on your computer.
- 8. Enter Fastboot Mode: Power off your phone completely, then press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously to enter Fastboot mode.
- 9. Unlock the Bootloader: In the Command Prompt or Terminal, navigate to the folder where you installed Minimal ADB and Fastboot. Then, enter the following command to check if your device is detected:
- “` fastboot devices “`
- If your device is detected, enter the following command to unlock the bootloader:
- “` fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE_UNLOCK_CODE “`
- Replace “UNIQUE_UNLOCK_CODE” with the unlock code obtained in step 4.
- 10. Follow On-screen Instructions: Once the command is executed, you will receive instructions on your phone’s screen. Follow the prompts to confirm the bootloader unlocking process.
- 11. Boot into Android: After the bootloader is unlocked, use the volume keys to select “Start” or “Reboot system now” and press the Power button to boot into Android.
- Please note that unlocking the bootloader will void your warranty and may lead to data loss. It is recommended to proceed with caution and only unlock the bootloader if you are familiar with the process and its consequences.