These are instructions on how to unlock bootloader on OnePlus 2 smartphone using the fastboot tools on windows computer.
Requirements Your device should have at least 20 percent or above battery to perform the unlocking process.
Unlock Bootloader of OnePlus 2
- Download and install OnePlus 2 USB driver on your computer. If OnePlus 2 USB driver is already installed then skip this step.
- Enable USB debugging on your device. To enable USB debugging: Open Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging > Tick to enable.
(Developer Options is hidden in Android 4.2.2 or above, to show this option: Go to Settings > About phone > Built Number (tap on it for 5-8 times).
- Now, power off your device.
- Now, you need to boot into the Fastboot Mode. To Boot into fastboot mode, press and hold the Volume UP and Power Key (for 4-5 seconds) and release all the the buttons when you are able to see the fastboot logo on the screen.
- Connect your OnePlus 2 smartphone to the computer.
- Download and install Minimal ADB and fastboot tools on your computer.
- Once, installation is completed launch the Minimal ADB and fastboot tools.
- Now, you will be able to see the following command window.
- Now, in the command window type and press enter: fastboot devices
(from the above command you will be abe to see the list of devices attached to the computer)
- Now, give another command: fastboot oem unlock
- Now, you will be able to see the verification screen on your device. Simply choose Yes by using the volume down button and press power button to confirm it.
- Now, your device will reboot automatically.
Congratulations, You have successfully unlocked the bootloader of your OnePlus 2 smartphone.
Notes
Caution: Unlocking the bootloader will delete your personal data, pictures, apps etc from your device. So, take a backup of your personal data before following the above tutorial.
Root OnePlus 2 If you want to root your OnePlus 2 smartphone then follow How to root OnePlus 2 tutorial.
OnePlus Stock Firmware If you are looking for the original firmware for your device, then head over to Download OnePlus Stock Firmware page.
OnePlus USB Driver If you are looking for the original USB Driver for your device, then head over to Download OnePlus USB Driver page.
