Unlocking bootloader has its advantages as well as disadvantages. Unlocking bootloader will allow users to modify their phones like rooting and installing zip files. While the disadvantage is you may not receive OTA updates and also it will erase all the data on unlocking the bootloader. Developments for the phone was not active earlier because no one was able to unlock bootloader. And now as it is possible to unlock bootloader we can expect to receive further development support. It means soon we can get ported Google Camera, Custom Recoveries and Custom ROMs for Nokia 2.1. You can also enable Camera2 API which we will post as soon as the method will be available. So lets’ see the method to unlock bootloader on Nokia 2.1.
How to Unlock Bootloader on Nokia 2.1
This method will also work with Nokia 2.1 V. So if you have 2.1 V then also you can follow this guide. Apart from this method, there is also another EDL method to unlock the bootloader which is complex. But this one that you are going to learn is very easy, you have to just follow commands.
Prerequisites
Take a full backup of data on your phone (This method will erase all data) Charge your phone to at least 50% Install ADB & Fastboot drivers
Download Firmware
Go to this link (Credit) and then download E2M-0390-0-00WW-B02 firmware. And if you have the phone running on Android 9 Pie the download E2M-108C-0-00WW-B01 Firmware. After downloading extract the Firmware. Open the extracted folder and then extract another zip file named E2M-0-0390-00WW-1-2-emmc_appsboot.zip using password ‘WLBGFIH123’.
Boot into Download Mode
You can easily boot your Nokia 2.1 into Fastboot mode/Download mode. Method 1: Power off your phone and connect it to PC or Charger. When it shows charging animation then long press Power + Volume Down button and when you see Download Mode on the screen then release the buttons. Method 2: You can execute the below command and then connect the phone to PC while it’s off.
Steps to Unlock Bootloader
This is the easy method and if HMD block this method then you can follow the EDL method which is complex then this method (use this link for EDL method). After unlocking the bootloader you can root your device and also you can enable Camera2 API. So that’s all for this guide. Also Check:
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