Procedure to Unlock Boot loader in International Version of Galaxy Nexus I9250:
- First up, you need to install the Samsung USB Drivers in your computer and then you need to follow the instructions so as to setup the ADB in your computer properly by following the instructions mentioned in the respective link.
- Once you are don setting up the device, download the fastboot.exe file from here and place the same in the SDK/Tools (or Platform-Tools) folder (its same as your adb.exe file). Now, assuming that you have enabled the USB Debugging in your phone, connect the device to the computer with the help of original USB cable.
- Now, press “Win+ R” in your windows based computer and enter “cmd” to press enter which will then pop out a command prompt window in your computer.
- Now once the command prompt is opened, type in the command as,
adb devices
- After which it will list the connected device to the computer with a serial number. If there is no device which is being show, then you will have to again check with the adb installation process in your computer.
- Now enter the command as mentioned below so that you can then enter the device into the boot loader mode.
adb reboot bootloader
- Up next after entering into the boot loader mode, enter the below mentioned command for getting the “unlocking the device” option.
fastboot oem unlock
- Now on your screen, you will see that a detailed note will be mentioned which will state you about the unlocking of boot loader. With the help of volume buttons, select the option of “YES” and press the power button to confirm the same. Just in case if you get the waiting for the device error, then pull out the phone, re insert the phone and boot the phone manually.
- Now, you can see that the orange message in the last line shown below. The lock state will turn to “UNLOCKED” which will mean that the boot loader has been successfully unlocked.
Probable Issues:
“Waiting For Device” Error?
After entering the boot loader mode, if in the command you find an error of “waiting for device” then you will have to first go to the “Device Manager” > Right Click on “Android 1.0” > Update Driver > Browse My computer > Let Me pick from the list > select the newest Samsung driver available. You can download the driver from here to your computer.
Will I Still Get an Official Update after Unlocking Boot loader?
Yes, you will continue to receive the latest updates released by Google as you are not installing any custom ROM firmware or say beta firmwares by unlocking the boot loader.
Tip: Due to some reasons if the boot loader unlock process gets failed or interrupted, then you need to apply the update again by following the steps again from the start. Don’t forget to restore the backup which you have taken in the initial steps.
Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same at the earliest. Congratulations, you have now successfully unlocked the boot loader in your Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
