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

[@CatchHess]

did he just predict windows 11 WHATTTT

[@MShahzaibAli4076]

😂😂

[@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

[@odue]

Battery saver: skip to 3:05 for start

[@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.

[@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

[@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😪😪

[@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

[@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.

[@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."

[@0snguyen0]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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)

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@fragilefrenzydev1832]

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

[@parantezadam6293]

It is in developer settings.

[@magicdippyegg]

after i reboot into bootloader it doesnt connect to my pc

[@randomkid169]

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

[@Runic_]

use inspect element

[@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.

[@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

[@_.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._

[@xxxgpakos6237]

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

[@iwanjawa7170]

I also don't work :(

[@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.

[@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.

[@Matt-pi2vc]

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

[@notjj8990]

my LG k10 android devices doesnt go into the bootloader when it reboots please help. (im having trouble at 7:43)

[@_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

[@RajivJadhav]

Will it work for Huawei honor phones?

[@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*

[@Mine_J1206]

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

[@eggsploiter6310]

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

[@summwaw]

enable usb debugging

[@TheDonSaidSo]

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

[@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.

[@d.thomas6988]

getting this error at your video 7:26 C:\Users\Workout Room\Downloads>adb reboot bootloader 'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. everything was perfect up until this point. it wont connect to anything on my pixel 1

[@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

[@peter_panda3069]

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

[@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

[@KaanStyle]

thnk you very much

[@fumesolo6709]

Big fann

[@LUJIEdits]

Does this method work for Huawei devices? Tank you.

[@nororlol4life819]

Huawei phones are factory locked with a passcode

[@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?

[@Outch4]

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

[@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"

[@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

[@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...

[@makhailminnis8274]

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

[@Jon-ns8ly]

Hello! I do not see a message on my Oneplus One device asking to “Unlock bootloader”, it stays on fastboot mode screen and does nothing.... please help. Using Mac OS

[@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.

[@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

[@fissionplane32]

Windows eleven?

[@kahitanongmaisip9358]

i use fastboot flashing unlock but says waiting for device what should i do ?

[@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.

[@ryanserenio5473]

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

[@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).

[@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

[@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

[@1045310453]

it didnt work when u put first command in prompt window "cd downloads" i get this back"The system cannot find the path specified. what now?

[@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

[@Kinseliplier]

it dosen,t show adb interface anywhere in my device manager. i unplugged my phone and plugged it back in and it still dosen,t show it.

[@henriquemagalhaes3062]

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

[@FluffyForklift]

my cmd says," error: device unauthorized. Please check the confirmation dialog on your device." when there is no confirmation dialog on my tablet?????

[@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

[@fatkid6383]

Max Lee, always innovating, always!

[@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

[@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

[@babiboib7]

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

[@neelakandan_aadhi4195]

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

[@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.

[@Kinseliplier]

i got to the part where you type adb reboot bootloader in cmd and that command dose not work for me. for me it says thats not recognised as a command. whats the comand for windows 10.

[@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

[@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.

[@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*

[@ghtv4003]

How to unlock bootloader HUAWEI NOVA 3i model INE-LX2??

[@lizeq3763]

How to fix ''Waiting for any device"

[@petercarson909]

I have nokia g21 android 11 and builder number is greyed out and wen i try to tap for several times nothing happens how do i fix when the builder number not working

[@Appregator]

Is there any way of installing a corrupted boot loader, even if it means programming the eeprom directly ?

[@mrp7836]

The adb reboot bootloader command just rebooted the device and nothing else happened. Any help? Trying this on a Samsung J3

[@AlternateAcc-c2h]

ive tried everything.... mulitple, mullltiple drivers... i guess my phone just sucks.. it keeeps sayingg waiting for any device... any AD Vice?

[@tatordirect4632]

After adb reboot bootloader goes into downloading fine. Then fastboot oem unlock hit enter its a note 3.. When it goes into download mode its no longer in device manager. tried windows 10 and 11 same thing. Help if you are able. Thanks

[@preetam4160]

Hey Lee, When I enter command, FASTBOOT FLASHING UNLOCK ,it says FAILED TO WRITE COMMAND TOO MANY LINKS 😭😭😭😭😭

[@9kBeaTer]

it wont let me typ the fastboot oem unlock or the other command my phone is connected to the pc but in the bootloading thingy its not a the pc

[@johnthejinx4675]

Tried to do this for a friends Lenovo a1000.."fastboot oem unlock or fastboot flashing unlock" didnt do anything.. So that means the Bootloader is already unlocked ?

[@bobby5138]

One plus T-Mobile at cmd prompt fastboot oem unlock still says Flashing unlock is not allowed. So I am at a standstill. This is a one plus 6t without the oem unlock due to the fact they don't allow it with T-Mobile until completely paid off. Please help!

[@owenroberts5816]

When I do adb reboot bootloader my phone just reboots back to Android not the bootloader. Please help! Device: T mobile revvl 4 plus 5062w

[@i_was_just_kidding_ah_dont_hit]

I have just the same issue with a phone with android 4. 2. 1, general mobile. It just restarts itself and cuts the connection with the PC, then reconnect after restarting, same thing happens when i type as "adb reboot-bootloader" and after that happens, I type "fastboot flashing unlock" on cmd anyways, cmd stucks with "< waiting for any device >". 🙁

[@systemkey1]

can anyone help!?! i do adb reboot bootloader and oem but it doesn’t go into bootloader mode for any of my 4 androids 😑😭😭😭😭 smfh why??

[@Kinseliplier]

when i switched my phone to tether mode it changed to adb device on my computer screen but the commands still don,t work.

[@azumi4094]

I tried to do the command and all im seeing is "not recognized as internal or external command

[@dutsonyj2000]

I want to unlock bootloader on my phone but the website u provided isn't working on my phone

[@1yurii.]

I have Samsung galaxy s6 global SM-G920F and i wanna know is my s6 unlocked alraeady because i saw many videos and they sad s6 global is unlocked already but i want to be on the safe site and i ask you please can you help me

[@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!!!!

[@personarebellia6775]

I have tab 4 SM-t231 but cannot flash it. I have several custom roms but always error and it says "E : error footer. and E : signatured verification failed". I used TWRP_3.0.0_Degas to flash directly to phone. When I used ODIN it doesn't work, cause ODIN need TAR or IMG file (many custom rom have zip extension). GoogleM, Octagon etc there are same error message (using TWRP 3.0 Degas).. Please enlighten me Mr Lee. Thanks.

[@CoolGuy-gb1qe]

Hi I have one problem. After typing fastboot flashing unlock it wont bring the screen asking me if to unlock bootloader. it says that Device is already unlocked

[@orenvungolotha5708]

My mi note5 pro got stuck in start up logo and freez i tried hardset it disnt work, downloaded miui flash tool, stock rom tried to flash but it says fastboot lock.error, i didnt registar on mi account as well. Need help

[@Kinseliplier]

it dosen,t work. for me no matter what i type in cmd says its not recognised as a command. please help.

[@tombatman1637]

I have a j7 prime on metro and they have the boot loader locked down . There is no OEM unlock option in developer options.

[@xtech8820]

My vivo y81 android version 8.1.0 no root pleas help me to rooting my phone

[@justinhernana.gonzaga1119]

Hello, please help I'm using google pixel i wanna downgrade my phone from android 10 to android 9, but the OEM thingy is greyed out and it says contact ypur carriers.

[@glenforddalyjr]

after i type either fastboot flashing or eom unlock it just says "waiting for any device". What should I do?

[@danielevans9331]

i have the same exact response