OnePlus 5T Bootloader Unlock: Continuing with their tradition of launching two flagship devices a year in 2017, OnePlus announced the OnePlus 5T a few days back. As with most Android devices unlocking the bootloader is the first step towards customizing your device. In this post we are going to outline the process of OnePlus 5T bootloader unlock.
How To : OnePlus 5T Bootloader Unlock
Warning
We are not responsible for any bricked devices. You are doing this at your own risk.
Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your data so make sure you backup your data.
Pre-Requisites
Download and Install OnePlus drivers for Windows (Mac and Linux users need no drivers). Once installed please restart your Windows machine.
Make sure your OnePlus 5T is charged 70-80 percent.
Step 1 – Enable USB debugging and OEM Unlock
On your OnePlus 5T, go to Settings -> About Phone -> Software Info and tap on build number 7-8 times. You will see a message “You are now a developer”. At this point head back to Settings and you will see an option called Developer Options.
Once in developer options, enable USB Debugging and OEM unlock.
Step 2 – Setup ADB & Fastboot
Setup adb and fastboot on your computer (Windows, Mac or Linux) by following the steps listed in the link below.
Step 3 – Boot OnePlus 5T into fastboot mode
Turn off your OnePlus 5T. Press and hold Volume Up + Power to enter fastboot mode. Once in fastboot mode you will see text saying fastboot.
You can also boot into fastboot mode while device is on :-
- Connect OnePlus 5T to computer using usb cable.
- Open command prompt (for Windows) or Terminal (for Mac and Linux).
- Navigate to platform-tools folder and issue below command.
Windows
adb reboot bootloader
Mac or Linux
./adb reboot bootloader
Step 4 – OnePlus 5T Bootloader Unlock
Once in fastboot mode connect OnePlus 5T to computer using usb cable. Open command prompt (for Windows) or Terminal (for Mac and Linux). Navigate to platform-tools folder.
Enter below command to check if device was connected successfully.
Windows
fastboot devices Mac or Linux
./fastboot devices
You will see your device’s serial number show up if device was connected successfully. If not then something is wrong with drivers.
Enter below command to unlock the bootloader.
Windows
fastboot oem unlock
Mac or Linux
./fastboot oem unlock
You will see a warning message about Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 5T, use Volume buttons to navigate to Yes and Power button to select Yes.
Your device will now reboot, wipe all data and then boot into Android.
That’s it folks! OnePlus 5T Bootloader Unlock is successful.