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Unlocking an Android phone allows deeper access to the operating system and offers a higher level of customization. Android is used on many different phones and there is no single jailbreak method that applies to every phone or Android version. To get started, you need to download the appropriate unlocking software and configure the USB drivers on your computer. Also don't forget to back up your data before doing so.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Unlock Samsung Galaxy S / Edge phone

1. Go to “Settings> About” on your phone. The “About” button is at the bottom of the setup menu.
   • Note: Although written specifically for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Note, most likely, these steps also apply to previous Galaxy S series, as long as you download the correct CF Auto Root file for the phone. your.
2. Click on “Build number” 7 times. Developer options will be enabled.
3. Go back to “Settings” and click on “Developer”. Once developer mode is enabled, this menu appears with a list of developer options as well as options to find and fix bugs hidden in the phone.
4. Select “OEM Unlock”. This setting allows you to unlock the phone.
5. Install and open Odin on the computer. Odin is specially designed for unlocking Samsum phones. However, it is only available for Windows.
   • The software can also be used to jailbreak older models, such as the S6. However, you need to make sure that the automatic jailbreak file has loaded correctly.
6. Download and install Samsum USB driver. This is required to use your phone's USB find and debug option on your computer.
7. Download and unzip Chainfire automatic cracking files S7 or S7 Edge. Right-click on the .zip file and select "Extract". After decompression, we get the file with the extension.tar.md5.
   • If you are using an older Galaxy S model, look at the CF Autoroot automatic jailbreak file for your phone. Using the correct file cracking automatically plays the role extremely It's important not to damage your phone.
8. Simultaneously hold down the Home button, the On-On button, and the Volume Down button on your phone. After a while, the phone will enter Download Mode.
9. Connect phone to computer via USB while Odin is on and the phone is in Download Mode. After a while, Odin will display “Added Message”, indicating that the connection between the phone and Odin is active.
10. Click “AP”. You will be asked to open a file to use it.
11. Select the automatically extracted jailbreak file with the above.tar.md5 extension.
12. Click Start. The cracking process will begin. The phone will be rebooted during the process and then booted up with Android OS when done. advertisement

Method 2 of 4: Unlock Nexus phone

1. Turn on the phone and connect to the computer via USB.
2. Install and open Nexus Root Toolkit on the computer. Nexus Root Toolkit can be used to unlock and jailbreak any Nexus device. After installing and running the program, you will be asked to choose your phone model and Android OS version.
3. Select your phone model from the drop-down menu.
   • Go to “Settings> About Phone” if in doubt. Your phone model will be listed under “Model number”.
4. Select the Android version you are using from the second drop-down menu.
   • Go to “Settings> About Phone” if unsure. The "Android version" and "Build Number" sections will display the exact information you need.
5. Click Apply. You will be taken to a new window with clear instructions for enabling USB find and debugging.
6. Go to “Settings> About Phone”. “About Phone” is at the bottom of the Settings page.
7. Press “Build Number” 7 times. “Build Number” is at the bottom of the “About Phone” page. After the 7th press, you should see a message that developer mode is enabled.
8. Go back to "Settings" and click "Developer". Once developer mode is enabled, it will appear with a list of developer options as well as find and debug options that are hidden.
9. Select “USB Debugging” then click “OK”. You will be asked to allow the debugger to access the computer connected to your phone.
10. Select “Always allow from this computer” and click “OK”.
11. Click “OK” on the Nexus Root Toolkit wizard window. The program will automatically determine the necessary dependencies to jailbreak your phone.
12. Click “Download + Update All File Dependencies” and click “Continue”. The dependency will download and you will be redirected to the main Nexus Root Toolkit interface.
13. Click “Full Driver Installation Guide” for instructions on configuring the driver. This step is inconsistent, depending on the driver settings you are using. If you've ever connected another Android phone to your computer, you'll have to remove the old drivers before Nexus Root Toolkit suggests and provides the right driver installer for your setup.
14. Click “Backup” to save any data you want to keep (optional). A menu with multiple backup options, such as contacts, SMS or application data, will be displayed. Each button has specific instructions for backing up data to your computer.
15. Click “Unlock”. The bootloader will unlock, allowing you to jailbreak your device. Note: This process will erase all data on your phone. Make sure that everything you want to keep is backed up.
16. Click “Root”. Nexus Root Toolkit will jailbreak your device and automatically install the SuperSU unlocking software. The process is complete and your phone will be unlocked!
17. Click “Restore”. A window with multiple recovery options corresponding to the backup options will open. Click on each option to restore from previously created backups. advertisement

Method 3 of 4: Unlock the phone with WinDroid Toolkit

1. Check list of compatible devices to make sure that WinDroid Toolkit is available for your phone.
2. Connect your phone to your computer via USB.
3. Go to “Settings> About Phone”. “About Phone” is at the bottom of the Settings page.
4. Click “Build Number” 7 times. “Build Number” is at the bottom of the “About Phone” page. After the 7th press, the message indicating that developer mode is enabled will appear.
5. Go back to "Settings" and click "Developer". Once developer mode is enabled, it will appear with a list of developer options as well as find and debug options that are hidden.
6. Select “USB Debugging” and click “OK”. You will be asked to allow the debugger to access the computer connected to your phone.
7. Select “Always allow from this computer” and click “OK”.
8. Download and open WinDroid Toolkit on the computer. After running the program, you will be asked to download ADB if a computer is not available.
   • Currently, this program is available only for Windows versions.
9. Click download ADB (Android Debug Bridge). If the computer was preinstalled, this request will not appear. After the installation is complete, a list of supported devices will appear.
10. Choose your carrier. The list will expand to show supported models.
11. Choose your phone model. Once selected, Winroot Toolkit will automatically download the recovery image and jailbreak file for your phone. When the download is finished, you will be redirected to the main interface.
    • In the lower left corner is a display indicating your access status. If the connection is lost at some point, click “Refresh” in the lower right corner to go back online.
12. Click the option that appears under the “Unlock Bootloader” column in descending order. Depending on the unlocked phone, different buttons will appear (such as “Request Unlock” or “Get Token ID”). WinRoot Toolkit will guide how to prepare phone for unlocking.
13. Click on “Unlock Bootloader”. Winroot Toolkit will automatically download and run the bootloader unlock software.
    • When the bootloader is unlocked, all data on the phone is deleted. Make sure that beforehand, any data you want to keep has been backed up.
14. Click the option that appears under the heading “Flash Recovery”. This option may be different on different phones (eg “Flash TWRP” - Reinstall TWRP). The phone will automatically be rebooted into quick start mode and set up the recovery image. When done, you will be asked to restart your phone.
15. Click “Yes” to reboot the phone. Winroot Toolkit will reboot the phone using ADB.
16. Click on “Flash SuperSU” in the “Gain Root” column. A new window will appear, asking for the desired confirmation to begin the cracking process.
17. Click "Yes". Winroot Toolkit will automatically transfer SuperSU unlocked files to your phone and boot with the recovery image.
18. Install SuperSU from recovery mode. Depending on the recovery mode used, the buttons that appear here may be inconsistent. Once the installation is done, a message will appear in the Winroot Toolkit, indicating that the phone has been successfully jailbroken and needs to be restarted.
    • For example, with TRWP recovery, press “Install”, then select the SuperSU file and press “Confirm Flash” to turn on SuperSU on your phone.
19. Reboot phone. The phone will boot with Android unlocked! advertisement

Method 4 of 4: Unlock other Android phones

1. Find your phone model on XDA forums. This is a developer forum focused on jailbreaking a wide variety of Android phones. Find the title “Jump To” and click on your carrier's name. Next, find your phone model for unlocking instructions specific to your phone.
2. Get familiar with the tools Android SDK (Software Development Kit) and ADB (Android Debug Bridge). Using the command line of computers, they are necessary for opening and unlocking some newer phones, such as the HTC 10 or Moto X Pure.
   • Android SDK is also the most popular Android phone jailbreak tool for Mac.
3. Unlock with software ‘click-one’ for older phones. Programs like Towelroot or FramaRoot can be used to crack older phones running Android 4.4 and earlier. Check each website to make sure your phone model is supported by these software. advertisement

Advice

• Even though it was connected to a computer during the jailbreak process, the phone should still be charged before starting. Running out of battery in this process may damage the phone's software.
• Download and run the jailbreak test app from the Play Store to verify that your phone is jailbroken.

Warning

• Make sure that the software used is appropriate for your phone model and model. Choosing the wrong software can cause jailbreak to fail and damage your phone.
• When bootloader is unlocked and unlocked, your phone may not be covered by the warranty.
• You may not be able to unlock a phone number, especially with newer models. So, before trying to do it, make sure it's possible. Otherwise, there are many possible consequences, from simply wasting time to accidentally damaging your phone.