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‎public/faq.html‎

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<li>Make sure your device is supported by the image up to the exact device id.
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<li>Try a different image for your device. This is especially useful for unofficial images of ROMs.</li>
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</ul>
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<p>Of course, there are other things that can go wrong. If non of the above helps, write an email or raise an issue on GitHub.
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<p>Of course, there are other things that can go wrong. If non of the above helps, write an email or raise an
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issue on GitHub.
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<div class="notification has-background-white-bis p-6 content">
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<h3 id="unlock-bootloader" class="title is-3">Will this tool unlock my bootloader?</h3>
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<p>First of all, this tool will not help you bypass any vender locked bootloaders in non-official ways.</p>
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<p>
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Devices by Samsung, Google and Fairphone make it fairly easy to unlock the bootloader and receive good support
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in the installer.
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<p>Devices by <em>Samsung, Google, OnePlus, Fairphone</em> and others make it relatively easy to unlock the
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bootloader and get good support in the installer.</p>
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<p>For some devices, it is necessary to unlock the bootloader manually. You usually need to create an account on
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the manufacturer&#39;s website, wait for a certain time and obtain a code from there. OpenAndroidInstaller will
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try to guide you as far as possible. These vendors include <em>Sony, Motorola and Xiaomi</em> amongst others.
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</p>
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<p>Other phone manufacturers no longer allow you to unlock the bootloader. Nothing can be done if you have not
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unlocked your device in time. These manufacturers include <em>Huawei, Honor, LG and ASUS</em>. Support for these
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manufacturers will always be very limited.</p>
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<p>
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Some devices with require manual steps to unlock the bootloader. In general you will need to create an account
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at a vendor website and receive some code from there. OpenAndroidInstaller will try to guide you as far as
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possible. These vendors include Sony, Motorola, Xiaomi and OnePlus among others.
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<b>Here is a brief overview of the bootloader policies of some of the most popular brands (may be
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incomplete/inaccurate):</b>
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</p>
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<p>
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Other phone vendors stops allowing to unlock the bootloader all together. There is nothing to be done if you
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didn't unlock your device in time. These vendors include Huawei and LG among others. Support for these vendors
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will always be very limited.
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<table>
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<thead>
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<th>Brand</th>
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<th>Flashing tool</th>
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<th>Unlocking Method</th>
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<th>Loss of guarantee*</th>
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<th>Supported models</th>
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<td>Google</td>
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<td>Fastboot</td>
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<td>OEM/Flashing unlock</td>
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<td>No</td>
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<td>Pixel and Nexus</td>
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</tr>
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<td>Samsung</td>
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<td>ODIN or Heimdall</td>
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<td>Download mode</td>
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<td><strong>Yes</strong></td>
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<td>Galaxy S and A series<br>(Increasing complexity <strong>on and after S10</strong>)</td>
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</tr>
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<td>OnePlus</td>
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<td>Fastboot</td>
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<td>OEM/Flashing unlock</td>
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<td>No</td>
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<td>All</td>
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<td>Fairphone</td>
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<td><a href="https://support.fairphone.com/hc/en-us/articles/10492476238865-Manage-the-Bootloader">Code
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from manufacturer</a><br>(<strong>Already unlocked until FP2</strong>)</td>
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<td>No</td>
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<td>Xiaomi</td>
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<td>Fastboot</td>
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<td><a href="https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245">Mi Unlock Tool</a></td>
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<td><strong>Yes</strong></td>
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<td>Mi 4c, Redmi Note 3, Mi Note Pro, Redmi 3, Mi 4S, Mi 5 and all devices from 2016 onwards</td>
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<td>Motorola</td>
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<td>Fastboot</td>
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<td><a href="https://en-us.support.motorola.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a">Code from
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manufacturer</a></td>
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<td><strong>Yes</strong></td>
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<td>Almost all <strong>except</strong> carrier specific models (e.g. Verizon, AT&amp;T, Tracfone) and
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certain other models</td>
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<td>Sony</td>
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<td>Fastboot</td>
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<td><a
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href="https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader">Code
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from manufacturer</a></td>
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<td><strong>Yes</strong></td>
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<td>All <strong>except</strong> XQ-CT62 (1Ⅳ US) &amp; XQ-CQ62 (5Ⅳ US)</td>
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<td>Huawei</td>
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<td>No official codes since 2017/2018<br>(<strong>Unofficial methods available</strong>)</td>
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<td><strong>Yes</strong></td>
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<td>Mate 9/9Pro, P10/P10Plus</td>
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<td>Honor</td>
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<td><strong>Yes</strong></td>
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<td>Honor 8</td>
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<td>LG</td>
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<td>Fastboot</td>
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<td>Impossible since December 2021</td>
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<td><strong>Yes</strong></td>
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<td></td>
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<td>ASUS</td>
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<td>Fastboot</td>
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<td>Impossible since May 2023 (ASUS unlocking App)</td>
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<td><strong>Yes</strong></td>
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<p><strong>*</strong> In the EU you won&#39;t loose your standard 2 years of the warranty when you unlock your
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bootloader, flash your device or root it. (<a
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href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/info-eu-rooting-and-flashing-dont-void-the-warranty.1998801/">source</a>)
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<p>You can find more information about the brands and their bootloader policies <a
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href="https://wikilibriste.fr/fr/tutoriels-android/bootloader-unlock">here</a> (in French).</p>
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<h3 id="find-logs" class="title is-3">Where do I find the logfiles?</h3>
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<p>For the flatpak, the logs are located in <code>~/.var/app/org.openandroidinstaller.OpenAndroidInstaller/data/openandroidinstaller.log</code>.</p>
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<p>For the flatpak, the logs are located in
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<code>~/.var/app/org.openandroidinstaller.OpenAndroidInstaller/data/openandroidinstaller.log</code>.
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<p>If you are running the executable directly, the logs are located in the same directory as the executable.</p>
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<h3 id="unlock-bootloader" class="title is-3">Will this tool unlock my bootloader?</h3>
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<p>First of all, this tool will not help you bypass any vendor locked bootloaders in non-official ways.</p>
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<p>
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Devices by Samsung, Google and Fairphone make it fairly easy to unlock the bootloader and receive good support
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in the installer.
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<p>Devices by <em>Samsung, Google, OnePlus, Fairphone</em> and others make it relatively easy to unlock the
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bootloader and get good support in the installer.</p>
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<p>For some devices, it is necessary to unlock the bootloader manually. You usually need to create an account on
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the manufacturer&#39;s website, wait for a certain time and obtain a code from there. OpenAndroidInstaller will
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try to guide you as far as possible. These vendors include <em>Sony, Motorola and Xiaomi</em> amongst others.
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<p>Other phone manufacturers no longer allow you to unlock the bootloader. Nothing can be done if you have not
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manufacturers will always be very limited.</p>
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possible. These vendors include Sony, Motorola, Xiaomi and OnePlus among others.
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<b>Here is a brief overview of the bootloader policies of some of the most popular brands (may be
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incomplete/inaccurate):</b>
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bootloader, flash your device or root it. (<a
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<p>You can find more information about the brands and their bootloader policies <a
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