In this article, I will demonstrate how to unlock the bootloader on the OnePlus 9 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 OnePlus 9

Here are some of the key features and specifications of the newly launched OnePlus 9 smartphone.

• Firstly, it has a 6.55 inches display with a resolution of 1080 by 2400 pixels.
• And OnePlus 9 also comes with Android 11
• And under the hood, the phone has a Snapdragon 888 chipset.
• The Phone also comes with 8/12 GB Ram and 128/256 GB Storage. 
• Furthermore, the camera sensor is – 48+50+2MP rear camera and 16 MP front shooter.
• Finally, the battery on the phone is a non-removable 4500 mAh.

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What is Unlock Bootloader? Unlocking bootloader on OnePlus 9?

Unlocking Bootloader on the OnePlus 9 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 needs to unlock it before proceeding.  So, Unlocking the bootloader is the first step before one can further customize their smartphone.

• For Further Assistance Read, Install TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 9

Pro’s or Advantages of Unlocking Bootloader on OnePlus 9?

Here are some benefits of unlocking the bootloader on the OnePlus 9:

• 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 OnePlus 9 smartphone, the warranty will be void.

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What can go wrong while unlocking the bootloader on OnePlus 9?

The most common question would be, is it safe to unlock bootloader on the OnePlus 9? Below are the consequences of unlocking the bootloader.

1. OnePlus 9 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 OnePlus 9 smartphone will no longer be able to boot and making your purchase almost useless.

Let’s unlock the bootloader on the OnePlus 9

• First of all, charge the phone fully.
• Next, enable USB Debugging on OnePlus 9 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.
  • Now, set up ADB and Fastboot on your PC. To do that download ADB here.

  Install procedure For ADB Fastboot :
  1. Launch it That Require administrator privileges.
  2. Click Yes to install ADB and Fastboot or No to not.
  3. Press Yes to install ADB system wide or No for the current user only
  4. Click Yes to install Drivers or No to skip
  5. Continue the Driver installation
  6. 15 seconds passed – it will finish the process

  • Next, reboot your phone to the bootloader by holding the volume down & power button after turning off your phone
  • Furthermore, open a command window. To do that, Shift + Right-click on any empty space and then select open command window.
  • Now, connect your OnePlus 9 to your PC.
  • And, boot your OnePlus 9 device into Fastboot mode. To do that type the following code in the command window

  • Fastboot oem unlock

• Finally, you have successfully unlocked the bootloader on the OnePlus 9.

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

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If you are encountering any issues regarding bootloader unlocking on OnePlus 9 then do let me know in the comment section below. Furthermore, I will be happy to assist you 😀