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How to Unlock Bootloader on Coolpad Cool Play 8 – OEM Unlocking

In this article, I will demonstrate how to unlock the bootloader on the Cool play 8 smartphone. So, the company launched this smartphone and we are going to demonstrate this tutorial guide. Now, let us directly jump to step by step guide on how to unlock the bootloader.


About Cool play 8

Here are some of the key features and specifications of the newly launched Cool play 8 smartphone.

  • Firstly, it has a 6.2 inches display with a resolution of 1080 by 2246 pixels. A total of 402 pixels per inch.
  • And Cool play 8 also comes with Android 8 OREO.
  • And under the hood, the phone has a MediaTek  MT6750 chipset.
  • The Phone also comes with 4 GB Ram and 64 GB Storage. 
  • Furthermore, the camera sensor is – 16MP + 2MP dual rear camera and 8MP front shooter.
  • Finally, the battery on the phone is a non-removable 4000 mAh.

MUST READVarious Issues on the Cool play 8 & How to Fix Them. 

What is Unlock Bootloader? Unlocking bootloader on Cool play 8?

Unlocking Bootloader on the Cool play 8 smartphone means accessing the way for installing custom recoveries such as TWRP recovery. Also, rooting your device and installing custom ROMS. Many manufacturers provide smartphones with a locked bootloader and as a result, one need to unlock it before proceeding.  So, Unlocking bootloader is the first step before one can further customize their smartphone.

Pro’s or Advantages of Unlocking Bootloader on Cool play 8?

Here are some benefits of unlocking the bootloader on the Cool play 8:

  • Firstly, one can root the smartphone after unlocking the bootloader.
  • And you can install TWRP or CWM Recovery on the phone.
  • Also, you will be able to install various custom Roms on the phone.
  • Finally, if you unlock the bootloader on your Cool play 8 smartphone, the warranty will be void.

Related Article. Root Cool play 8.

What can go wrong while unlocking the bootloader on Cool Play 8?

The most common question would be, is it safe to unlock bootloader on the Cool Play 8? Below are the consequences of unlocking the bootloader.

  1. Cool Play 8 android phone could wipe itself while unlocking the bootloader, so you might loose your data and important files.
  2. Secondly, it compromises your security of the smartphone. A thief can have access to your phone bypassing your pin or password.
  3. And most importantly, if anything goes wrong, the Cool Play 8 smartphone will no longer be able to boot and making your purchase almost useless.

Let’s unlock the bootloader on the Cool play 8

Unlock Bootloader Coolpad Cool Play 8

  • First of all, charge the phone fully.
  • Next, enable USB Debugging on Cool play 8 by going to Setting>About>Software>Build Number and Tap on the build number repeatedly so that the Developer mode will turn on.
  • And then go back and click on Developer options.
  • In the developer options, there is an OEM unlock option then enable that option.
  • Furthermore, you will be asked for a full factory reset of your smartphone before unlocking, so make sure to back up your data before proceeding.
  • Tech Droid Tips is not responsible if anything goes wrong with the device. Please do it at your own risk.
  • Coolpad has high security on their smartphones & needs individual development. This is a newly launched smartphone, therefore, will take some time. I will update the article ASAP 😀
  • Finally, you have successfully unlocked the bootloader on the Cool play 8.

Related.How to Install Custom ROM on Cool play 8(Custom ROM File May Or May Not Be available as per the development)

In conclusion, Android versions later than lollipop come with an option of OEM Unlock in the developer options. So, its quite easy to unlock the bootloader on any latest smartphone devices. And Still, some of the smartphones may not come with this option. Hence, in order to unlock the bootloader, you need to manually do it via PC.

Related article. Unroot Cool play 8 and go back to stock ROM.

If you are encountering any issues regarding bootloader unlocking on Cool play 8 then do let me know in the comment section below. Furthermore, I will be happy to assist you 😀