OnePlus 2 Unlock Bootloader – How To Unlock It? (Guide)

We have included all the steps in this post to unlock bootloader on OnePlus 2. Simply, follow this guide and you will end up unlocking the bootloader successfully.

If you get bored with the stock firmware of your smartphone and want to play around with more customization, then you will need to get your device rooted. But you can’t be able to root your device before unlocking the bootloader.

By default, the bootloader of every smartphone is locked. The reason behind it is very obvious as every manufacturer wants the users to stay with their default provided skin and stock ROMs.

But as we know, Android is open-source and that gives more power and benefits to users to customize their smartphones with endless possibilities. Therefore, Android also provides users an alternate route to get a chance to customize their smartphones.

This process requires many hurdles ahead. It starts with unlocking the bootloader and so on the process continues with rooting and at last, you can end up flashing the custom ROM on your device.

So, we get to know that unlocking bootloader is the permission for users to make different levels of customization from their end.

How To Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 2?

Enable The Developer Option and OEM Unlock

To enter the process of unlocking, you must enable the developer option first and then USB Debugging and OEM unlock.

• Go to Settings on your phone.
• Locate the About Phone->Build number and then tap on Build Number several times until the Developer option gets enabled.
• Get back to the main Settings and then tap on Developer Option.
• In the Developer options, enable OEM Unlocking.
• After that, enable USB Debugging.

Method 1: Unlocking Bootloader on OnePlus 2 Manually

Step 1: Boot your phone into Fastboot Mode.

Step 2: Connect your phone to a computer using the original cable.

Step 3: Now, extract the ADB & Fastboot folder and right-click anywhere in the blank space while holding the shift key to open the command windows or power shell windows.

Step 4: Type the following commands and press enter to execute:

fastboot devices

"The above command will show whether your device is connected to a computer or not."

Step 5: Type the following command to unlock bootloader on OnePlus 2:

fastboot flashing unlock

"The above command will unlock bootloader on your device successfully."

Step 6: After executing the above command, you will get a prompt on your phone screen to confirm unlocking bootloader. Proceed with confirming the unlocking process on your phone.

Note: Confirming the Unlocking bootloader process will factory reset your device

Finally! You have got your OnePlus 2 bootloader unlocked.

Method 2: Unlocking Bootloader on OnePlus 2 Officially

Step 1: First of all, you will need to enable your device OEM Unlocking.

Step 2: Now, you need to fetch the IMEI of your smartphone. Simply, dial the below number on your phone dialer and remember the IMEI code.

*#06#

Step 3: Boot your phone into Fastboot Mode.

Step 4: Connect your phone to a computer using the original cable.

Step 5: Now, extract the ADB & Fastboot folder and right-click anywhere in the blank space while holding the shift key to open the command windows or power shell windows.

Step 6: Enter the following command in the command prompt:

fastboot oem get_unlock_code

Step 7: Sign-in to your registered account here.

Step 8: Now, fill out the form with your phone IMEI, Email, and unlock code you have just fetched and agree to the terms and conditions.

Step 9: Finally, click on the Submit button and you will get the unlock token via email.

Step 10: Once, you receive the unlock token.bin, then type the following command:

fastboot flash cust-unlock "unlock_token.bin" Replace (unlock_token.bin) with the file you just received via email.

Step 11: Now, type the following command and hit enter to proceed:

fastboot oem unlock

That's it, you have successfully unlocked bootloader on your OnePlus 2. Now, enjoy the rooting and custom ROMs on your smartphone.

OnePlus 2 Specifications

OnePlus 2 comes with 5.5 inches IPS LCD touchscreen, providing the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.

Moreover, the phone runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), also upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) including Oxygen 3.5.6 UI powered by an Octa-Core processor.

The internal memory of the phone includes 16/64 GB paired with 3/4 GB of RAM.

The camera features 13MP primary lens with Dual-LED flash including other features. In addition, a 5MP secondary lens for selfies is available at front.

It is powered by Li-Po 3300 mAh battery. Officially available in Sandstone Black color.

Price of OnePlus 2 starts from 300 EUR.