{"id":33061,"date":"2020-03-14T18:46:13","date_gmt":"2020-03-14T13:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/?p=33061"},"modified":"2020-03-14T18:46:13","modified_gmt":"2020-03-14T13:16:13","slug":"how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-lenovo-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-lenovo-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Unlock Bootloader on Lenovo Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re the owner of a Lenovo Android device and are trying to find a way on the way to unlock the bootloader then, you\u2019re at the proper place. during this post, we\u2019ll guide you on the way to unlock the bootloader on the Lenovo smartphone. All Android devices accompany a locked bootloader. Moreover, if you\u2019re new rooting, then you want to understand that first, you would like to unlock the bootloader of the device then install a custom recovery like TWRP to root the device.<\/p>\n<p>Also, rooting allows the user to travel 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\u2019s better to permit the warranty period to urge over then unlock it. However, if you are doing not want to attend then, you\u2019ll follow this guide the way to unlock the bootloader via the Fastboot method on Android. So with none further ado, allow us to get straight into the article itself:<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33063 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lenovo-featured.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lenovo-featured.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lenovo-featured-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lenovo-featured-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lenovo-featured-990x557.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lenovo-featured-470x264.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lenovo-featured-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lenovo-featured-215x120.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lenovo-featured-414x232.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-unlock-bootloader\">What is Unlock Bootloader?<\/h2>\n<p>A bootloader may be a program that\u2019s the primary thing that boots up in your device whenever you switch ON your device. It commands the device to run the acceptable programs so as to run smoothly and supply better performance. Moreover, the bootloader is stored faraway from the reach of the user and is stored at a stable memory in order that the user couldn\u2019t hamper the files. However, there are methods and ways via which you\u2019ll safely unlock the bootloader of the device and plow ahead with flashing a custom recovery to root your device. But, you ought to confirm to follow a reliable guide and follow the steps correctly so as to avoid any permanent damage to your phone.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-bootloader-unlocking-is-important\">Why Bootloader unlocking is important?<\/h2>\n<p>There are several reasons to unlock the bootloader of your smartphone. a number of the most points are listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can install any custom ROM like Lineage OS, Resurrection ROM, etc.<\/li>\n<li>You can also root your device.<\/li>\n<li>Install a custom recovery like TWRP.<\/li>\n<li>You can perform any sort of modding if your bootloader is unlocked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, there are certain disadvantages related to unlocking the bootloader.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After unlocking the bootloader, it voids the warranty of your device.<\/li>\n<li>You will not receive the official OTA updates.<\/li>\n<li>You can brick your device if you are doing not follow the steps carefully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"steps-to-unlock-bootloader-on-lenovo-devices\">Steps to unlock bootloader on Lenovo devices<\/h2>\n<p>Before we plow ahead with the guide unlocking of the bootloader, allow us to take a deep check out what\u2019s the list of Pre-Requisites required beforehand to proceed with this guide:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pre-requisites\">Pre-requisites<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Take an entire backup of your phone.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that your phone is charged a minimum of 60%.<\/li>\n<li>A USB cable to attach your phone to the pc .<\/li>\n<li>Take note that when you unlock the bootloader, the warranty of your phone are going to be voided. So, keep this in mind.<\/li>\n<li>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getdroidtips.com\/how-to-install-adb-and-fastboot-on-windows\/\">ADB and Fastboot tools.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Download appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getdroidtips.com\/android-usb-drivers-for-windows-and-mac\/\">USB drivers.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"instructions-to-unlock-the-bootloader\">Instructions to unlock the bootloader<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Firstly, you would like to download the ADB and Fastboot tools.<\/li>\n<li>Extract the contents and install ADB and Fastboot tool on your PC.<\/li>\n<li>Then you would like to enable the Developer Options on your Android device.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Go to <strong>Settings>>About Phone>>tap on the Build Number 7 times<\/strong> till you see a toast message <strong>\u201cYou are now a developer\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Under the Developer Options, you would like to enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking option also .To do that again head to the <strong>Settings>>Developer Options>><\/strong>enable <strong>USB Debugging<\/strong> also because the OEM Unlock toggle.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33064 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USB-Debugging.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1184\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USB-Debugging.jpg 1184w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USB-Debugging-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USB-Debugging-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USB-Debugging-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USB-Debugging-990x574.jpg 990w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1184px) 100vw, 1184px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Connect your smartphone to your PC via a USB cable and let all the drivers installed on your PC.<\/li>\n<li>Open the CMD or prompt by pressing the <strong>Shift + Right-click<\/strong> combination on an equivalent folder where you\u2019ve got extracted the contents of the ADB and Fastboot Tools.<\/li>\n<li>Type within the below commands within the CMD and press Enter;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[pastacode lang=\u201dbash\u201d manual=\u201dadb%20reboot%20bootloader\u201d message=\u201d\u201d highlight=\u201d\u201d provider=\u201dmanual\u201d\/]\n<p>8.Once your smartphone is in bootloader mode, you would like to enter the subsequent command:<\/p>\n[pastacode lang=\u201dbash\u201d manual=\u201dfastboot%20flashing%20unlock\u201d message=\u201d\u201d highlight=\u201d\u201d provider=\u201dmanual\u201d\/]\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>9.Notably, if this command doesn\u2019t work you\u2019ll attempt to use the below command:<\/p>\n[pastacode lang=\u201dbash\u201d manual=\u201dfastboot%20oem%20unlock\u201d message=\u201d\u201d highlight=\u201d\u201d provider=\u201dmanual\u201d\/]\n<p>10.That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>So, there you\u2019ve got it from my side during this post. I hope you guys liked this post and were ready to unlock the bootloader of your Lenovo Android smartphone. Moreover, you\u2019ll plow ahead and flash any custom recovery like TWRP to root your device and open the planet of customizations. allow us to know within the comments if you successfully unlocked the bootloader using the above method or not. Until subsequent post\u2026Cheers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re the owner of a Lenovo Android device and are trying to find a way on the way to unlock the bootloader then, you\u2019re at the proper place. during this post, we\u2019ll guide you on the way to unlock the bootloader on the Lenovo smartphone. All Android devices accompany a locked bootloader. 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