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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> **Unlocking the bootloader will erase all data on your device!**
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> This also includes your DRM keys, which are stored in the Trim Area partition (also called TA) in case your device is fairly recent and supports DRM L1. Those devices will be downgraded to DRM L3. Devices on DRM L3 by default will not be affected.
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> Depending on your device you might be able to back up the TA partition using exploits and gaining temporary root access. On Sony Xperia 1/5 series phones DRM L1 will return once the bootloader is relocked.
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> Before proceeding, ensure the data you would like to retain is backed up to your PC and/or your Google account, or equivalent. Please note that OEM backup solutions like Samsung and Motorola backup may not be accessible from LineageOS once installed.
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> If you wish to backup the TA partition first, you can find tutorials related to your device on the internet.
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## Usage
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## Officially supported devices
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Currently, the **we support 73 devices** by various vendors and working on adding more soon!
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Currently, the **we support 81 devices** by various vendors and working on adding more soon!
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Support for these devices is provided as best effort, but things might still go wrong.
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Help to improve the tool by reporting any issues you might face.
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## Run OpenAndroidInstaller for development
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Currently development is only supported on Ubuntu Linux. MacOS and Windowsshould also work fine. You might need to install additional USB-drivers on Windows.
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Currently development is mainly done on Ubuntu Linux. MacOS, Windows, as well as other Linux distributions like Fedora should also work well. You might need to install additional USB-drivers on Windows.
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1. Clone the main branch of this repository
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2. Run `make poetry` and `make install` to install poetry to manage python and install the required dependencies like adb, fastboot and heimdall.
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3. Run `make app` to start the desktop app from the source.
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-`allow_skip`: [OPTIONAL] boolean; If a skip button should be displayed to allow skipping this step. Can be useful when the bootloader is already unlocked.
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**Please try to retain this order of these fields in your config to ensure consistency.**
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Other phone manufacturers no longer allow you to unlock the bootloader. Nothing can be done if you have not unlocked your device in time. These manufacturers include *Huawei, Honor, LG and ASUS*. Support for these manufacturers will always be very limited.
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## Here is a brief overview of the bootloader policies of some of the most popular brands (may be incomplete/inaccurate)
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## Note: Some oems on the list may offer carrier locked or region specific models, which also affect the unlock ability (Sony, Google, Motorola, etc.)
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| Brand | Flashing tool | Unlocking Method | Loss of guarantee\*| Supported models |
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| LG | Fastboot | Impossible since December 2021 |**Yes**||
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| ASUS | Fastboot | Impossible since May 2023 (ASUS unlocking App) |**Yes**||
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**\*** In the EU you won't loose your standard 2 years of the warranty when you unlock your bootloader, flash your device or root it. ([source](https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/info-eu-rooting-and-flashing-dont-void-the-warranty.1998801/))
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**\*** In the EU you won't loose your standard 2 years of the warranty when you unlock your bootloader, flash your device or root it. ([source](https://xdaforums.com/t/info-eu-rooting-and-flashing-dont-void-the-warranty.1998801))
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You can find more information about the brands and their bootloader policies [here](https://wikilibriste.fr/fr/tutoriels-android/bootloader-unlock) (in French).
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content: >
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- Create a Mi account on Xiaomi’s website. Beware that one account is only allowed to unlock one unique device every 30 days.
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- Add a phone number to your Mi account, insert a SIM into your phone.
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- Enable developer options in `Settings` > `About Phone` by repeatedly tapping MIUI Version.
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- Link the device to your Mi account in `Settings` > `Additional settings` > `Developer options` > `Mi Unlock status`.
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- Download the Mi Unlock app with the link bellow (Windows is required to run the app), and follow the instructions provided by the app. It may tell you that you have to wait, usually 7 days. If it does so, please wait the quoted amount of time before continuing to the next step!
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- After device and Mi account are successfully verified, the bootloader should be unlocked.
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- Since the device resets completely, you will need to re-enable USB debugging to continue : `Settings` > `Additional settings` > `Developer options` > `USB debugging`
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link: https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
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boot_recovery:
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content: >
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Now you need to install a custom recovery system on the phone. A recovery is a small subsystem on your phone,
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that manages updating, adapting and repairing of the operating system.
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command: adb_reboot_bootloader
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Install the recovery you chosen before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
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content: >
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Reboot to recovery by pressing 'Confirm and run', and hold the Vol+ button of your phone UNTIL you see the recovery.
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If MiUI starts, you have to start the process again, since MiUI delete the recovery you just flashed.
- Be careful when choosing OrangeFox version, Android 12 & 13 ROM needs OrangeFox version code with `A12`, for example `R11.1_5_A12`. Android 10 & 11 ROM needs OrangeFox version code without `A12` (bellow on the page)
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unlock_bootloader:
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As a first step, you need to unlock the bootloader. A bootloader is the piece of software, that tells your phone
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how to start and run an operating system (like Android). Your device should be turned on. This will reset your phone.
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- Create a Mi account on Xiaomi’s website. Beware that one account is only allowed to unlock one unique device every 30 days.
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- Add a phone number to your Mi account, insert a SIM into your phone.
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- Enable developer options in `Settings` > `About Phone` by repeatedly tapping MIUI Version.
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- Link the device to your Mi account in `Settings` > `Additional settings` > `Developer options` > `Mi Unlock status`.
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- Download the Mi Unlock app with the link bellow (Windows is required to run the app), and follow the instructions provided by the app. It may tell you that you have to wait, usually 7 days. If it does so, please wait the quoted amount of time before continuing to the next step!
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- After device and Mi account are successfully verified, the bootloader should be unlocked.
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