OnePlus devices are always supported by the developer community. They made OnePlus 6T kernel source available on the day of release. This is a very positive sign of community development. OnePlus devices are straightforward in term of bootloader unlocking. OnePlus 6T is no more different unless you are using the T-mobile edition. You can easily unlock the bootloader, install TWRP and root your OnePlus 6T And OnePlus 6 using this guide. We have the tutorials below, each step are mentioned in details. Make sure to read once before actually performing on your OnePlus 6T. But just be aware, the process will wipe out everything on your device. We will be using TWRP custom recovery and Magisk System-less root utility in order to root.
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| Oneplus 6T |
OnePlus 6T is a new champion in the smartphone market, and its a new flagship killer of 2018. The main reason why I personally like OnePlus phones is due to its openness toward the community. Like the previous OnePlus 6, the OnePlus 6T comes with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. Backed up by 6/8 GB free RAM, the storage of both the device is same. The designed is almost identical except the fingerprint sensor that has been entirely disposed of. The back side has the same glass, and the color variants are the same too – Matte and Glossy Black.
In this guide, we will be going through step by step process. Our first step will be unlocking bootloader. Once we unlock it, we will be able to install the TWRP custom recovery. With that recovery, we will flash the latest Magisk Root package. I have spat the tutorials accordingly with the necessary download links. Read ahead, and grab them all!
1. Benefits of Unlocking Bootloader on OnePlus 6/6T
There are many benefits of Unlocking Bootloader on an Android device. Android Enthusiast or super users love to use root App from Play Store and XDA forum. So, for them, Unlocking Bootloader is the first step to experiment. Some of the main benefits of Unlocking Bootloader are:
- Rooting: You can root your device using Magisk or SuperSU once you have a unlocked phone.
- Custom ROM: You can try out some of the cool Custom ROM out there in the community forum for your device.
- Custom Recovery: You can replace your current stock recovery with Custom Recovery like TWRP. Recovery helps on flashing any kind of supported ZIP files on your device.
- System modification: You can modify your Android OS in the way you want using some Xposed Modules or Magisk Modules.
Thanks to the OEM for providing a simple mechanism to unlock the bootloader with the fastboot method. But before heading to the tutorial, please check out the pre-requisites below. Make sure to fulfill all before proceeding to the tutorial.
2. Pre-requisites
2. PC OR LAPTOP
3. USB TYPE C CABLE
4. Need Internet Connection (For Software)
5. Download All in One Tool
6. Install OnePlus USB driver on your computer.
7. Qualcomm USB Drivers For Android
6. Make sure your phone has at least 80 – 85% charge. If not, please do charge it before starting the experiment.
3. Backup your Android Device
We don’t want you to lose any data, or anything could go wrong unexpectedly. Before starting the tutorial, we strongly recommend you to make a full backup of your phone.
Once you are sure that you have completely backed up your data, proceed to the tutorial below to unlock bootloader on OnePlus 6/6T using fastboot.
4. START: How To Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 6/6T
2. Open the folder
3. Connect to internet (This software not working in offline)
4.Then click the Updater TOOL ALL IN ONE and update
5. Then you need to enable USB Debugging mode to connect your Android phone to computer. (Settings > About Phone > Build number > Tap it 7 times to become developer; Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging).
6. After that Right Click on TOOL ALL IN ONE and Run As Adminstrator
7. Connect your phone to the PC with the help of the USB cable after Connected you need to Allow USB debugging check The (Always allow from this computer) and Click Allow
8. Then you will see the your Device I'd and Device Name
Click Check if you see this type of screen your device is properly Connected
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9. Now Click the UNLOCK then you see the two Options
I have Branded Device and I have a Normal Device > click the i have normal device > and then click Yes
your device is automatically going in fastboot mode and you will show two options use volume up down key and
select UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER using Power key
thats it !!
Your device Successful Unlocked Bootloader
Your device Successful Unlocked Bootloader