How to Unlock Bootloader on Android! [Android Root 101 #1]

[@odue]

Battery saver: skip to 3:05 for start

[@0snguyen0]

Love your videos with direct + clear instructions and a little humor . Your "signature High on Android" is awesome!

[@918danielc]

You tutorial videos are the best on KZbin. You give the exact step by step instructions unlike some of the other tutorials I have seen where they have only music and Captions where they skip a few steps on captions. You make unlocking and rooting simple for those people who are not as tech inclined. I fortunately am inclined in PC Mac/ Linux Android and IOS systems. Also you save people so much time by having the download files compiled and ready available. I wish i had tutorials like this when I was learning systems and coding with ADB. Keep up the wonderful tutorials for everyone my friend told me about this video who is not tech savvy but after watching your tutorials he rooted his phone and he was like I didn't without your help feeling accomplished so thank you for making people feel proud and accomplished for teaching them how to be techie.and not having to rely on a pro to do for them.

[@Outch4]

Thank god, trying to find answers and you're just straight to the point. Thanks for that.

[@sufiyanajmeri5993]

my screen says "waiting for any device"

[@ravagef]

Sufiyan Ajmeri YO WE NEED ANSWER ON HOW TO FIX THIS

[@Steve63115]

Good luck... He won't answer...

[@ayayayamalittlebutterfly834]

@@lofiel955 what happens when you root ur phone.

[@adoboing]

@@sharashchandraudupa5241 thanks so much!

[@bedoakgun]

Android don't opening. Device's screen says FASTBOOT MODE.

[@kezin395]

It's not popping up In device manager

[@qc7ysh6heus7jsja0h]

ssamee

[@ray495903314]

adb server version (31) doesn't match this client (39); killing... * daemon started successfully

[@CatchHess]

did he just predict windows 11 WHATTTT

[@MShahzaibAli4076]

😂😂

[@omniversal4739]

Thanks for the tip, if I ever need to bring my android for a repair, I'll never tell them that it's rooted. Usually, I fix everything on my own, which is the cool part of android. If you have an iphone and something happens with your device, yer f'd.

[@somuchworse]

Omni Versal not true most problems with iOS can be fixed with a hard reset or in really bad cases, a DFU Restore

[@lamurcribb985]

Lol not true

[@amarelahi7570]

I actually messed up ipod after jailbreaking it like it was stuck at the apple logo and fixing it was so easy

[@amarelahi7570]

@Gold Movies which phone do you have?

[@santaclaws1508]

Even today, i still don't understand why people use IPhone...There is no FREEDOM!!!...too bad...too bad indeed

[@ominkan3129]

Thank you so much the (fastboot flashing unlock) worked and no one else has revealed this. Thanks again.

[@MarkusMaal]

The reason unlocking the bootloader usually performs a factory reset was actually originally designed to protect your data. That’s because back in 2010s, Android didn’t encrypt user data, so unlocking without factory reset would just bypass any screen lock and allow the thief to see your personal info. The "OEM unlocking" option under developer options was actually originally supposed to temporarily disable this factory reset protection (or FRP for short), so that unlocking wouldn’t erase your data, but it would re-enable itself after reboot if you didn’t unlock bootloader. However, on modern devices, which encrypt data, there isn’t much reason to factory reset, so companies do it just to annoy the user (if you know of another reason, let me know).

[@KaanStyle]

thnk you very much

[@ChaosCreator4114]

Big fann

[@heisenberg6317]

I swear, this is first youtube tutorial what looks legit. most of tutorials on KZbin (especially Indian videos) looks fake but this looks pretty legit

[@haz5248]

7:55 its stuck on waiting for device plz help

[@sudhanshu8073]

Same problem we have

[@michihoang3480]

@@sudhanshu8073 check for latest drivers or windows updates

[@radasfck]

After a whole a day of research how the F..to unlock my old xoom (Im doing this for my first time)Ive finally come to an end. It was a frustrating day, but you saved me. THANK YOU : )))

[@natsukashinobu2019]

Max lee can you help me When I go to fastboot in my phone it wont show on the other devices My phone is j7 core

[@AldoTheBoss]

i am using a huawei honor 6x and i can't use the command it says wrong password like this ... FAILED (remote: password wrong) finished. total time: 0.007s please help me

[@bertangina]

Mine said FAILED (remote: 'unknown command or device is lock') Finished. Total time: 0 wHAT do i do?

[@AlexanderHate]

mine either

[@AlexanderHate]

did you found any way for that?

[@HoneyBee_1201]

Imma save this for later and you just earned a new subscriber.

[@HoneyBee_1201]

@ASTROTHUNDER 👊 you to man!!

[@HoneyBee_1201]

@ASTROTHUNDER exactly

[@Kinseliplier]

every time I try this on my Mac it moves fastboot out of my downloads folder automatically and fails the boot loader unlock command.

[@jj1a2]

Hi Max, great to see it's so easy with all the right tools... a quick question... do you have a recommendation on some budget android phone that is root friendly below $150?

[@mikehawk287]

One word, Xiaomi. Edit: if you specifically want to root it, then just look for any old flagship phone you like with good hardware for that price. LG phones are cheap now, and they have excellent hardware.

[@jj1a2]

@@mikehawk287 Xiaomi in my experience is the WORST choice... first of all, it is unreliable, second, it can take 3 weeks in some cases...

[@xeroth4415]

when i do fastboot oem unlock or the other option it says "waiting for any device"

[@FardinMirza]

Did u get any fix of that?

[@jeremiah2717]

@@FardinMirza download ADB driver for your device. if it still doesn't work, manually install the driver in device manager

[@FardinMirza]

@@jeremiah2717 yep i got it working by some fastboot driver thingie but yeah it worked when i installed it on the device manually

[@assisjunior3953]

Mazamera didn't suffer more than me to find a video very good like that, many thanks bro.

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

Alright guys, this is just PART ONE of series of videos I am making, I will also have bootloader unlock tutorials for any brands like HTC or Huawei that will be linked to this video. Also please read the full article before you leave a comment for supported/not supported devices: highonandroid.com/android-root-101/how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-any-android-android-root-101-1/ I am also writing a new book called, "Android Root 101", and this is the very first chapter of it. I spent a lot time making this video, so please, constructive comments on Android related, it would help me make better tutorials. I am going to make about 50 videos of this new series, thanks for the support, as always, "stay HIGH on Android!"

[@VUYANI_VILAKAZI]

me it's denies me access Mobicel R1 plus You can't do it

[@kelvinwilson9217]

A very nice concise guide and well explained. Alas, the Umidigi One Max is still not supported by TWRP, so rooting shall have to wait.

[@kelvinwilson9217]

@Avery R Thank you for the reply, and I will try that.

[@fatkid6383]

Max Lee, always innovating, always!

[@spinkey4842]

when at... "fastboot oem unlock" it says and it just stays there for minutes and nothing happens. i tried both commands in windows 10. windows says the best drivers are installed but i can't find my one plus phone in device manager nevermind......... i used the most trusted os........ linux

[@IDPO]

Were you able to get out of this situation?

[@charleysvintageantiquewebshop]

I am in my device manager I see that Android composite ADB interface but I have not been notified in my phone about the laptop or to allow

[@GRAVESAUDIO]

figured it out! type: adb kill-server followed by adb start-server in CMD (on device) Settings -> Developer Options -> USB Debugging -- switch off and on [Windows] Make sure you have the proper driver (your best bet is Universal Adb Driver by Koushik Dutta -- will handle any device)

[@devooko]

No problem ! Here is the derivative of x^x by logarithmic differentiation method. y = x^x lny = xlnx 1/y . dy/dx = lnx + 1 dy/dx = x^x(lnx + 1)

[@magilan4972]

it doesnt work when i type adb reboot bootloader in cmd menu it says i cant find the command adb. Every singel time on every youtube totorial. please help me

[@xxxgpakos6237]

FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed) finished. total time: 0.005s please help

[@iwanjawa7170]

I also don't work :(

[@majmohar]

TNX. I have almost gived up. And then I tried this. IT WORKED!

[@fragilefrenzydev1832]

OEM Unlock toggle not appearing, adb reboot bootloader resatrted my device cant continue

[@parantezadam6293]

It is in developer settings.

[@_.Cheems._]

For some reason whenever i do fastboot flashing unlock or any other one it says "Waiting for any device" do you know why?

[@FitnessSheriff]

Did you ever get by this? Mine is same. 'Waiting for device'

[@_.Cheems._]

@@FitnessSheriff I think I did but I don't remember how

[@FitnessSheriff]

discovering mine is a qualcomm canadian device and they have a boot lock that is impossible to break.@@_.Cheems._

[@_Toxicann]

when i try fastboot oem unlock or fastboot flashing unlock... the CMD just freezes on < waiting for any device >... What's going on!!!

[@SaiBabaEXE]

same here bro

[@nickytwe9813]

same as me bro

[@aslan2010]

Damn im not alone

[@sulfurnitride]

@@aslan2010 is it the android 8.0 aka oreo

[@rahimbasal5940]

Try adb unlock bootloader

[@piotr2popawski128]

05:01 bro just predicted the future 💀

[@makhailminnis8274]

5:03 is when he predicted the yadi yadi yadi megan stalllion

[@RajivJadhav]

Will it work for Huawei honor phones?

[@randomkid169]

ma fastboot dont downloading it says Please wait 5 seconds for the download link to appear below.

[@Runic_]

use inspect element

[@rottenmangoes]

Thank you max lee,whenever i forget anything or get in trouble,my main motto is to watch this playlist,really helpful,even for a beginner.

[@Eli-zo5mw]

2:30 I have a galaxy s8, do i still need to watch the video or can i just go straight to rooting?

[@cronos5784]

same

[@cronos5784]

but idk

[@NATEMOTIVATIONFYP]

Website you said not working It says ,nginx error, is there another way to download the tools?

[@AjdinM5]

How to fix "waiting for device"?

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

make sure driver is installed correctly, check device manager.

[@wolfhound905]

I have installed drivers correct and mine still says "< waiting for any device >"

[@adi331]

try unplugging the phone when in the boot menu and pluging it back in. then execute *fastboot oem unlock*

[@HeatherRider]

I clicked to download the Android for PC, but my browser stopped the tab from continuing, saying that quote, "Your connection is not private. Attackers might be trying to steal your information "website" (undone link in the quote) (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards)." Because of this, I unfortunately don't feel comfortable continuing forward with this tutorial. Thank you anyway! 🙏

[@eggsploiter6310]

when i enter the adb cmd it restsrt then it just charging

[@summwaw]

enable usb debugging

[@HonzaCS]

I have a Lenovo tab4 10 TB-X304L with a superstructure (I don't know what it is but a superstructure it's definitely not) O2 and I can't control it with adb I'll write in the line "adb devices" the device isn't even there.

[@batmanbinsuperman364]

im doing it on lenovo TB2X30L and it always gets stuck on

[@HonzaCS]

​@@batmanbinsuperman364 try minimal adb and fastboot

[@iwanjawa7170]

I tried, fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flashing unlock, fastboot orm unlock-go,.. but it says "failed unknown command. Also I used many other tools too but failed :(

[@bnongsiej6743]

Same bro😪😪

[@hypnopti]

problem at 7:30 windows 10 says 'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file." And other command says "'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."

[@joonas5946]

When i type cd fastboot, it keeps saying "The system cannot find the path specified

[@costin88boss74]

try bootloader maybe. cd means going in a directory, which fastboot is a folder located outside of available storage/emulated/0 (or which is yours) you can go in.

[@Y__umeko]

Ight I think I did it ty so much. I had alot of obstacels but I made it. It had trouble with finding my device but I found a video that installed a driver I didn't have :) ty ty

[@ethanpillay9063]

When I start up the bootloader that screen doesn't show up it just gives me the power on screen and stays there

[@isrral1583]

me too

[@extraordinaire4807]

same here

[@magicdippyegg]

after i reboot into bootloader it doesnt connect to my pc

[@jemb710]

CMD SAYS: "WAITING FOR ANY DEVICE"

[@glenforddalyjr]

Same here

[@handlesrtwitterdontbelivethem]

if i plug in android device alcatel A10 10 tablet is not showing it and not poping me op even i allow usb debugg

[@starsoftluna9663]

enable your developer mode first to connect to your PC

[@jemb710]

@@starsoftluna9663 I've tried every back then, even your suggestion. But I've already solved it (don't know how). Thanks anyway!

[@AccordzDIY]

@@jemb710 what did you do? im still having that problem

[@scattagain]

I dont know if this problem is because of the phone or computer, But whenever i try to do anything related to the bootloader, it just hangs at "..." ex. It hangs at "fastboot oem unlock", "fastboot oem ", and "fastboot flashing unlock"

[@jericmarts2798]

hi! my phone is oppo a37fw when i type in "adb reboot bootloader" in the cmd my phone just restarts and can't proceed to the next step, I really need help

[@basantabastakoti9170]

the same is happening with me

[@wjjd]

Your phone is not supported by this method

[@nevinkuser9892]

My new Realme x50m says "This phone model does not support in-depth test." In depth test is the app needed to unlock bootloader for realme phones. Any idea how to get around this? I'm completely stuck.

[@defacube]

Why does it wipe data??

[@neiojohnmaranan]

It will reset your phone

[@FreyWhatburg]

You ever take a dookie and not wipe?

[@MatejaMarinkovic-yb6ko]

Late reply, sorry. I know it doesn't matter anymore. When you unlock bootloader device security functions can't work and that means that your data can be exploited (someone can hack your phone). So their way to protect your data is to erase them. Stupid i know

[@returnsatushop]

because it wants you not to keep it because you are installing third party roms and some might not be safe

[@notatallbruh2011]

this is to prevent unauthorized access to your SENSITIVE data on your phone

[@carlosgalvez1763]

Hi Max, awesome video buddy, I have a little question, I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 from Verizon, SM-N920V, I would like to root it, but before I do so, I want to make sure if it's even possible. Do you think it is possible, there's a way to do it? Or it definitely can't be rooted whatsoever? I'll be looking forward for your reply bud! Thank you in advance

[@LUJIEdits]

Does this method work for Huawei devices? Tank you.

[@nororlol4life819]

Huawei phones are factory locked with a passcode

[@cudelsx]

video starts at @2:50

[@Corygunzjr]

Thanks he was yapping

[@datguyomari4215]

everytime i press enter on adb reboot bootloader it restarts my phone and takes me to my lock screen so that boot screen on the phone doesn't pop up my phone is a T-Mobile Revvl

[@slasher6543]

Try shutting it down then plugging it into your pc and hold power button and volume down.

[@juanasdrubalkrosendijk2488]

Hi, is there a problem with your website? It seems to be not working

[@babiboib7]

+Max Lee Awesome info video, glad to see you are feeling better👍

[@randomrandom7878]

I challenge this guy to Root Vivo phones if he can do it, I will salute him with two hands.

[@mrefusana3077]

how can i root my phone: TECNO F2lite. i have tryed many ways to root it but it's not working, please i need ur helpe

[@Seb_O]

hello man i got this result: fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability ... FAILED (remote: Not implement.) finished. total time: 0.002s this mean cant unlock?

[@mariunfernandez4560]

If i turn on OEM UNLOCK I CAN ROOT MY PHONE

[@koreanssj9413]

Mariun Fernandez oem unlock only allows you to unlock your bootloader

[@solinymm]

@@koreanssj9413 Which allows for root

[@aonodensetsu]

@@solinymm which you still need to do, just the options doesn't do anything

[@Mine_J1206]

Vivo y51 i don't have OEM unlock on my developer option😩

[@dropy5750]

it says

[@yeltsinr381]

Same! I heard that it means it's ready for custom ROM'S. I tried flashing a new ROM but it won't let me.. i'm losing faith lol

[@smok6h]

I wanna root my Samsung galaxy a30 but I dont have pc

[@unonice]

Max Lee .. lol , I still have my Nexus 6P too .. lol .. 👍🏾👍🏾 unlocked the bootloader yesterday and flashed June Factory Images , adb command prompts 👍🏾👍🏾

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

Nice, I got mine out of the garage too, installing Resurrection Remix atm.

[@kekespritz2887]

do you sell rooted phones? i would love to buy one from you sir

[@fissionplane32]

Windows eleven?

[@lizeq3763]

How to fix ''Waiting for any device"

[@henriquemagalhaes3062]

HI there , just try the above methods, but then when on terminal i get the message "waiting for device" Any suggestions?

[@davidrivera8103]

I'm trying to unlock my Moto G6, but it seems to be asking for an unlock code when I run the command. Example results after running fastboot oem unlock command line... (bootloader) fastboot oem unlock [ unlock code ] OKAY [ 0.003s] Finished. Total time: 0.003s command line...

[@shafiisigera]

Those few phone meaning "huawei"

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

No, Huawei actually have their own bootloader unlocking website, but they never update it and lags behind a few months.

[@Aditya-dc6sl]

sir does it work with huawei devices cause they remove their bootloader unlocking website

[@shafiisigera]

It doesn't

[@ray495903314]

i think my zte one is one of those few z899vl for the specific model

[@mohammadshaikh6894]

@@Aditya-dc6sl Bro Do You Know How Can I Unlock Without Tye Code?

[@youtubeuser5402]

whenever i click yes on unlocking my bootloader, nothing happens

[@BatfinksWings]

fastboot oem unlock.

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

yes in the simplest terms, but did you know newer phones like Pixel 2 use fastboot flashing unlock instead? You get B+ for the effort.

[@The_phoenix714]

my command prompt is stuck at "waiting for device" after typing in fastboot oem unlock

[@daddiosunny]

Thanks for the vid. By the way, I clicked on the link to your site and noticed it was down.

[@kapokapo-wv1su]

I’ve literally downloaded every version of adb drivers on the Internet and I still get adb isn’t a command

[@jhnokall]

./adb

[@Asik_jasterek]

" "adb" is not an internal or external command executable by a program or batch file." What do i do???

[@Groundz]

Hey man when I enter "OEM unlock fastboot thing" it always says waiting for devices

[@adi331]

try unplugging the phone when in the boot menu and pluging it back in. then execute *fastboot oem unlock*

[@venomtailOG]

Doesn't work. "cd Downloads The system cannot find the path specified."

[@notstevs2279]

adb server version (31) doesn't match this client (41); killing... * daemon started successfully error: no devices/emulators found

[@Sw1yyFrmDaWrld]

My device closed and i cant open my device fu*k

[@batyramanow3807]

@@Sw1yyFrmDaWrld merhaba benimkide öyle oldu ses açma ve güç butonuna bas açılır bir yer dokunmatik çalışmaz ve ses kısma ve ses artırma tuşu ile hareket edersin. Orda Wipe Data Var ona giriyorsunve güç düğmesine tıklıyorsun yes or no çıkar yes yapıp gü düğmesine tıklıyorsun ve beklemelisin

[@Sw1yyFrmDaWrld]

@@batyramanow3807 teşekkürler tabletin bataryasını değistirince çalıştı .

[@batyramanow3807]

@@Sw1yyFrmDaWrld senin instan varmı ordan konuşak

[@Sw1yyFrmDaWrld]

@@batyramanow3807 instagram kullanmıyorum

[@levil4012]

Would u have ANY concrete instructions on how I could install the international software on my TMobile branded OnePlus 8? I've already unlocked the bootloader

[@TheDonSaidSo]

So if u have Samsung u do not need to do this?

[@ryanserenio5473]

After i Run 'adb reboot bootloader' it says 'error: device offline'. Please notice me..

[@depopa1033]

my phone just restarts instead of going into bootloader

[@HitmanEvz]

I get into fastboot mode and both commands to unlock give me "unknown command" error :( WHY!???? edit: Also device becomes unrecognized (!) in device manager once in fastboot mode HELPMEEEEEE!!!!

[@fazilaboura4562]

Hey max ! when i type the command "" adb reboot bootloader " my galaxy s7 edge reboots but doesn't go to bootloader menu can you help fix that please? can't find any answers in the internet. PS : I do see the ADB interface line in the device manager and my galaxy s7 edge is old, and not from the US, so i guess that i can unlock the bootloader ? Thanks from advance :D

[@Sanyam1010]

my oppo a37fw also does the same

[@rashishukla1976]

5:44 My device manager doesn't shows adb interface installed.... I am a Noob at this but still i have gone through each and every step properly. What should I do ? May be my phone brand is way too old for this.

[@firstnamelastname9398]

8:50 "oh and this will wipe everything off your phone" ohhh backup first I guess lmao

[@kooliceone]

I don't think he had to say it, because... its obvious.

[@firstnamelastname9398]

It isn't "obvious". You just say that because it's knowledge you had before you got here.

[@kooliceone]

@@firstnamelastname9398 If I tell you "You have 300€, and I will clean you bank account." How many euros do you have in you account?

[@robertaguirre9913]

@@kooliceone 3

[@sierrameows1]

You have taught me everything about android. Thx.

[@Leonalayja]

5:35 how can I reach this window

[@Leonalayja]

Where is this?

[@sierrameows1]

Device manager

[@peter_panda3069]

So I dont have to do this if I have a Samsung? Even though ist a J7?

[@neelakandan_aadhi4195]

Bro my oem unlock is locked and can't be enabled in Developer settings!!! What to do?

[@Shorts_8909]

Sir make video for vivo phone also

[@TalkToMe.Q_Q]

I can commend my phone into bootloader or recovery mode through cmd but when I try to unlock the bootloader, cmd is stuck at waiting for device. Gionee p7 max. Any help would be really appreciated!

[@michihoang3480]

I don't know if you did it yet, but I had the same problem. I installed the latest drivers for my phone (windows updates) and than it worked, but now I got the next problem: fastboot oem / flashing unlock. Both won't work "command failed"

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

i have samsung tab e 8in and i see the device under ADB devices but when ever i send a FASTBOOT command nothing happens it just says waiting for any device. and i already used OEM unlock from the developer menu. when i use the ADB reboot bootloader it restarts the devices but wont enter the fastboot mode