Do you have a Samsung Galaxy Android device, and want to unlock bootloader of the device? If yes, then you just have come to the right place. Unlocking bootloader of Samsung devices is really easy. And you can do it yourself. There are various methods of unlocking the bootloader. You can unlock the bootloader or OEM of your Samsung device with or without using a PC. There are both ways available that you can choose, and unlock bootloader easily without any issues. Below, we have described top methods to unlock the bootloader of the device. So, you can follow the steps, and unlock easily without any issues.
The methods that we have described below works on almost every modern Samsung Galaxy smartphone. You just have to follow the methods correctly to unlock bootloader of your Samsung smartphone. As we have described the without PC method to unlock the bootloader, you’ll be able to unlock it easily without any issues. After unlocking the bootloader, you can install TWRP recovery, custom ROM or root your Android device easily. So, unlocking the bootloader is a vital part if you want to customize your smartphone with custom ROM’s. And you can do that by just following the below steps.
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What is Android Bootloader?
Android bootloader is a program that controls your Android device when it boots. It decides weather your device should boot into the OS, or the recovery mode. So, bootloader is important when booting up your Android device.
However, the bootloader of every Android device is locked by default when you buy the device. But, because Android is an open source OS, you can unlock the bootloader easily of your Android device without any issues. After unlocking the bootloader, you can install several things on your Android device. People who wants to install custom ROM or root their Android device, must unlock the bootloader of their device.
But, there are some Pros and Cons are available of unlocking the bootloader of the device. Below, we have described why you should, and why you shouldn’t unlock the bootloader of your Samsung device. So, you’ll get an idea about unlocking the bootloader.
Why Unlock Bootloader?
There are various reasons to unlock the bootloader of the device. You can unlock the bootloader and avail some benefits. Below, we have described why you should unlock the bootloader of the device.
Install TWRP Recovery
TWRP recovery is a popular recovery system available for Android devices. TWRP is a recovery system from where you can format your device, flash .zip files, programs, customize the boot menu and other things of the device, and can do a lot of other things. However, to install TWRP recovery on your Android device, the device must have bootloader unlocked. Without unlocking the bootloader, you can’t install TWRP recovery on your Android device. So, if you want to change the default stock recovery of the device and install TWRP, then you can unlock the bootloader and do that. The stock recovery that you get with your Android device doesn’t get much features.
Root Device
If you are using a root app like Root Master to root your Android device, then you don’t need to unlock the bootloader. However, if you are rooting your device by flashing .zip file of Magisk or other root tool, then you should have the bootloader unlocked. Because, to flash the .zip file, you should have custom recovery like TWRP recovery on the device. And for TWRP recovery, the you should have an unlocked device. So, if you want to root your Android device, then it’s important to unlock the bootloader of the device.
Flash Custom ROM
On Android devices, you can flash custom ROM’s. Custom ROM’s are customized version of Android OS that you can install on your Android device, and change the complete interface of the device. It’ll replace the stock OS of your device, and install the custom OS. So, if you want to flash the custom ROM of the device, the device should be unlocked. You have to unlock bootloader or OEM of your Samsung device if you want to install custom ROM. However, not all Samsung devices has custom ROM support. So, you have to check if there’s any custom ROM available for your device or not.
Why Not Unlock Bootloader?
There are many things that you can do after unlocking the bootloader of your Samsung device. However, there are some cons of unlocking the bootloader available as well. You can face some issues after unlocking the bootloader of the device. Below, we have described why you should not unlock the bootloader of the device. So, if you really want to unlock bootloader or OEM of your Samsung device, you can also read about the cons. Because, unlocking the bootloader of the device can lead into various problems.
Void Warranty (If Applicable)
The most common issue that you’ll get after unlocking the bootloader of the device is, it’ll void the warranty of your device it it has. If you are using an new Samsung device that has warranty remaining, then it’ll void the warranty of the device. So, it’s not recommended to unlock the bootloader of a new Android device. However, if your device is old, then you can unlock the bootloader of the device without any issues. It won’t impact the warranty of the device if your device hasn’t any.
Security Issues
The reason why the bootloader of Android devices aren’t unlock by default is because of security and privacy concern. Unlocking the bootloader of the device can create security issues on your Android device. So, if you are unlocking the bootloader of the device, you must know that your device can be vulnerable. So, security concern is another issue that you can face when unlocking the bootloader of the device.
Brick Issue
Sometimes, after unlocking the bootloader, or during the unlock process, your Android device can get bricked. So, you should beware that you don’t brick your Android device when unlocking the bootloader of the device.
How to Unlock Bootloader or OEM of Samsung Devices?
There are various ways to unlock the OEM or the bootloader of your Samsung Android device. Below, we have described mainly two ways to unlock the device. One is with PC, and the other is without using the PC. So, you can follow your preferred method to unlock the bootloader of the device. Both the process are really easy. So, you can follow the process, and unlock the bootloader of the device without any issues. Just follow the step by step guide that we have described below and you are good to go.
Pre Requirements to Unlock Samsung Bootloader
There are are some pre requirements before unlocking the bootloader of the device. Below, we have described the pre requirements for both with PC, and without PC method. So, you can follow the guide, and unlock bootloader without any issues.
- First of all, you should take backup of your data available on your device. Because, sometimes, the data on your Android device can get lost when unlocking the bootloader. So, you have to make sure that you have backup up the data of the device.
- The device should have at least 60%+ battery. So, before getting into the unlocking process, you have to make sure that your Samsung device has enough battery. If your device gets switched off during the unlock process, it could brick the device. So, you have to make sure the device has enough battery.
- You need a working PC if you want to unlock the bootloader of your Samsung device using the fastboot & ADB mode. Windows OS is preferred for unlocking the device with fastboot mode.
- To connect to the device to your PC, you should have the original or compatible USB cable. Make sure the USB cable is compatible if you are going to use your PC to unlock the bootloader.
How to Unlock Samsung Bootloader or OEM Without PC?
Unlike other brands Android devices, you can unlock the bootloader of your Samsung device without actually using a PC. Yes, it’s possible to unlock the bootloader by just using the keys of your device. So, you don’t have to use a PC to unlock the bootloader. You can just unlock it yourself if you don’t have a PC. Below, we have described the method to do it. So, you can just follow the below method to unlock the bootloader of your device without using a PC.
- First of all, you have to go to Settings>About Phone option on your Samsung device, and tap on Build number option 5-6 times. After tapping, you’ll get a notification that you have unlocked the developer option.
- Now, press back and you’ll get the Developer Options in the Settings menu of your Samsung device. Click on it.
- In the developer option, you’ll get the ‘OEM Unlock’ option. Turn it on.
- Now, switch off your Samsung device.
- Then, you have to press Volume UP button or Volume Up+Down Button or Volume Up+Bixby button, depends on the model of the Samsung device that you are using.
- When the bootloader unlock option shows, you have to press Volume Up button to confirm.
- Now, you’ll get another confirmation message. Just long press the Volume Up button to unlock the bootloader of the device.
- Again press Volume Up button to confirm.
That’s it. Now, your phone will reboot and it’ll show that it has an unlocked bootloader. You can follow the same process to lock the bootloader of the Samsung device. So, it’s really easy to lock or unlock the bootloader of the device yourself. Just follow the above steps to do that.
How to Unlock Samsung Bootloader or OEM With PC (Fastboot Method)?
If the above mentioned method doesn’t work on your Samsung device, then you can also unlock the device using your PC. Unlocking the bootloader with Fastboot is a traditional method that you can follow to unlock the bootloader of any Android device including Samsung devices. So, if you have an old Samsung device that doesn’t have the OEM unlock mode option, then you can follow this method. For this method, you should have installed Fastboot and ADB drivers on your Windows PC. After installing Fastboot & ADB, you can just follow the below steps to unlock bootloader of your Samsung device.
- First of all, you should enable the OEM Unlock option from the Developer Option of your Samsung device. If the developer option is not enabled, you can go to Settings>About Phone and tap on 5-6 times on the Build Number Option.
- Now, switch off your Samsung device.
- Then, you have to turn on your device in Fastboot mode. The keys that you have to press for turning on the device in fastboot mode differs from device to device. Most of the times, it’s Power Button+Volume Down button.
- You have to press the Volume Up button to confirm to boot your device in fastboot mode.
- Now, connect your device via USB Cable to your PC.
- Go to the ADB and Fastboot folder.
- Now, press Shift+Right Click inside the folder and click on ‘Open Powershell Windows Here’ option.
- It’ll open Powershell window. Now, enter ‘fastboot devices’ and hit enter.
- It’ll show if your device is connected or not. If it’s connected, you can enter ‘fastboot OEM unlock’ and hit enter.
- After it shows successful message, just enter fastboot reboot option and hit enter.
That’s it. It’ll unlock the bootloader of the device successfully. It takes hardly 2-3 minutes to unlock the bootloader of the device using Fastboot mode. So, you can just follow the above steps and do that easily without any issues.
Conclusion
So, guys, I hope you have found this guide helpful. Above, we have tried to describe how you can easily unlock the bootloader of your Samsung Android device. So, you just follow the process, and do it easily. If you liked this guide, you can share it on your social media platforms. Just use the share buttons below to share this guide. If you have any question or queries, you can ask them in the comment section below. You can also provide your feedback in the comment section.
