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How to Unlock Bootloader on Meizu X8? OEM Unlock!

In this article, I will demonstrate how to unlock the bootloader on Meizu X8 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 Meizu X8

Here are some of the key features and specifications of the newly launched Meizu X8 smartphone.

  • Firstly, it has a 6.2 inches display with a resolution of 1080 by 2220 pixels. A total of 398 pixels per inch.
  • And Meizu X8 also comes with Android 8.0 OREO.
  • And under the hood, Meizu X8 has a Snapdragon 710 chipset.
  • The Phone also comes with 4GB/6GB Ram and 64GB/128GB Storage. 
  • Furthermore, the camera sensor on Meizu X8 – 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera and 20 MP front shooter.
  • Finally, the battery on the Meizu X8 is a non-removable 37210 mAh.

Also, Read – Various Issues on the phone & How to Fix Them. 

Related – How to Fix Heating, Battery Issue & Laggy UI Problem on your Android Phone.

What is Unlock Bootloader? Unlocking bootloader on Meizu X8?

Unlocking Bootloader on the Meizu X8 smartphone means accessing the way for installing custom recoveries such as TWRP or CWM 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.

What are the Pro’s or Advantages of Unlocking Bootloader on Meizu X8?

Here are some benefits of unlocking the bootloader on the Meizu X8:

  • 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 Meizu X8 smartphone, the warranty will be void.

Related Article. Root this phone.

What can go wrong while unlocking the bootloader on Meizu X8?

The most common question would be, is it safe to unlock bootloader on the Meizu X8? Below are the consequences of unlocking the bootloader.

  1. Meizu X8 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 Meizu X8 smartphone will no longer be able to boot and making your purchase almost useless.

How to Unlock Bootloader on Meizu X8?

Let’s unlock the bootloader on the Meizu X8:

Unlock Bootloader Meizu X8

  • First of all, charge the phone fully.
  • Next, enable USB Debugging on Meizu X8 by going to Setting>About>Software>Build Number and Tap on 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 OEM unlock option then enable that option.
  • Tech Droid Tips is not responsible if anything goes wrong with the device. Please do it at your own risk.
  • Finally, you have successfully unlocked the bootloader on the Meizu X8.
  • This article is under development and needs an update. Meizu has SD710 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 😀

Related. Install Custom ROM on this phone. 

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 this phone and go back to stock ROM.

If you are encountering any issues regarding bootloader unlocking on Meizu X8 then do let me know in the comment section below. Furthermore, I will be happy to assist you 😀