No need to worry as we have gone through the guide on how to unlock bootloaders on BLU phones easily.
Unlocking the bootloader is indeed a critical first step for those looking to customize their BLU device through rooting or by installing custom firmware like TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) or CWM (ClockworkMod). Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install custom operating systems and make deep-level changes to the software of the device.
Is it possible to unlock bootloaders on BLU Phones
For BLU phones, the process to unlock the bootloader can vary based on the model of the phone and the firmware version it is running. However, BLU does not officially support unlocking the bootloader on all of its devices, and doing so may void your warranty or cause the phone to stop functioning if not done correctly.
Most OEM companies ship their smartphones with a bootloader unlocked, and BLU Products is one among them. No need to worry as we have gone through the steps to unlock bootloaders on any BLU smartphone completely.
Before you unlock BLU bootloaders on MediaTek device, make sure you have the following -
- A MediaTek chipset based Android mobile
- A USB cable to connect the BLU phone to the PC
- A Windows, Linux, or MAC PC
- USB drivers for BLU phone for your MediaTek phone
- ADB and fastboot utility installed on your PC
- Take the backup of BLU phone data
Most MediaTek smartphones powered by BLU come with unlocked bootloaders, meaning there is usually no need to unlock them on your phone.
Before attempting to unlock the bootloader, you should first check whether it is already unlocked. If you find that the device's bootloader is locked, then follow the steps mentioned below.
Download and install the ADB and Fastboot binaries using the provided installer download links for Windows, Linux, or Mac.
Enable USB debugging on your phone, which is found under Developer Options.
- Open Command Prompt on your PC. In the current window, you need to press Shift + Right Click.
- Now press the "w" key to open the keyword, or select "Open Command window here" to open a command window.
- Now connect your Android phone to your PC using a USB cable.
- Enter the following command in the command window -
adb reboot bootloader - Your Android device will ask for "Allow USB debugging" and then tap on OK.
- Execute the following command now -
fastboot devices - and then execute this command -
fastboot oem unlock
With that, you have unlocked BLU phone bootloaders, which are powered by Mediatek. Also Read: MTK USB drivers download
Here is the guide on how to check Bootloader unlock Status using fastboot method -
Restart your phone into bootloader mode by powering off your device completely and then press the combination of any key + Power button.
Open a Command prompt or a terminal and execute the following fastboot command from the bootloader mode -
fastboot oem device-info
Device unlock: true
That message will be displayed or else false if it's still locked.
This guide works on all the BLU phones including the BLU G93, BLU G91 Pro, BLU G91, and BLU G90.
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This post was published on April 12, 2024 7:06 AM