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For some devices, it is necessary to unlock the bootloader manually. You usually need to create an account on the manufacturer's website, wait for a certain time and obtain a code from there. OpenAndroidInstaller will try to guide you as far as possible. These vendors include *Sony, Motorola and Xiaomi* amongst others.
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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, LG and Asus*. Support for these manufacturers will always be very limited.
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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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<b>Here is a brief overview of the bootloader policies of some of the most popular brands (may be incomplete/inaccurate)</b>
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| Brand | Flashing tool | Unlocking Method | Loss of guarantee\*| Supported models |
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| Google | Fastboot | OEM/Flashing unlock | No | Pixel and Nexus |
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| Samsung | ODIN or Heimdall | Download mode |**Yes**| Galaxy S and A series<br>(Increasing complexity **on and after S10**) |
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| OnePlus | Fastboot | OEM/Flashing unlock | No | All |
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| Fairphone | Fastboot |[Code from manufacturer](https://support.fairphone.com/hc/en-us/articles/10492476238865-Manage-the-Bootloader)<br>(**Already unlocked until FP2**) | No | All |
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| Xiaomi | Fastboot |[Mi Unlock Tool](https://new.c.mi.com/global/post/101245)|**Yes**| Mi 4c, Redmi Note 3, Mi Note Pro, Redmi 3, Mi 4S, Mi 5 and all devices from 2016 onwards |
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| Motorola | Fastboot |[Code from manufacturer](https://en-us.support.motorola.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a)|**Yes**| Almost all **except** carrier specific models (e.g. Verizon, AT&T, Tracfone) and certain other models |
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| Sony | Fastboot |[Code from manufacturer](https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader)|**Yes**| All **except** XQ-CT62 (1Ⅳ US) & XQ-CQ62 (5Ⅳ US) |
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| Huawei | Fastboot | No official codes since 2017/2018<br>(**Unofficial methods available**) |**Yes**| Mate 9/9Pro, P10/P10Plus |
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| Honor | Fastboot | No official codes since 2017/2018<br>(**Unofficial methods available**) |**Yes**| Honor 8 |
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| LG | --- | 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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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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