FASTBOOTUnlock/LockDestructive

fastboot oem unlock

Unlock bootloader (Legacy OEM syntax)

Destructive Operation WarningWipes all userdata and resets device to factory state.

What It Does

Legacy command used to unlock bootloaders on older Android devices (Android 5.1 and earlier, or specific OEM implementations).

Command Syntax

Terminal

$fastboot oem unlock [unlock_key]

Parameters & Placeholders Breakdown

This command syntax includes specific placeholder tokens. Below is an explanation of what each word represents and concrete real-world values to replace it with:

[unlock_key]Vertical Screen Coordinate

The vertical pixel coordinate (Y-axis) from the top-left corner of the touchscreen.

Real-world value:1200

Command syntax: adb shell input tap 540 1200

Usage Examples

$fastboot oem unlock

$fastboot oem unlock <unlock_code>

OFFICIAL COMPANION GUIDE

Looking for OEM-Specific Unlock Instructions?

Bootloader unlocking often requires vendor-specific steps (Xiaomi Mi Unlock account binding, OnePlus tokens, Motorola keys). Check the step-by-step master guide by @mkr-infinity:

Open Unlock Guide

Prerequisites & Requirements

Legacy device or manufacturer specific unlock code

Related Commands

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Unlock bootloader (Modern standard)

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