Androidbiits.com will share a simple trick with Infinix S5 (X652, X652A) owners who are trying to unlock bootloader of their phone. It comes with rear mounted fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth v5.0, phase detection auto focus support, 7.9mm thickness, accelerometer sensor, high dynamic range support and proximity sensor. If you have recently bought Infinix S5 (X652, X652A), then you might be planning to unlock its bootloader. As we know, bootloader is a program that starts whenever phone is turned on. It activates the Android operating system on Infinix S5 X652. Locked bootloader does not allow us to install custom ROM on our phone. It only loads the authorized Android OS with a digital signature. Androidbiits.com will help you in unlocking Infinix S5 X652A bootloader. You will be able to install custom ROM after unlocking bootloader. Previously, I have published the simple instructions for unlocking bootloader in Infinix Hot 9 Pro. Now, I will discuss about the step-by-step tutorial to unlock bootloader in Infinix S5.
I am hoping that you will be able to unlock bootloader in Infinix S5 (X652, X652A) without facing any problem after reading the tutorial written in Androidbiits.com. Don’t forget to activate developer options. You must note that your Infinix S5 (X652, X652A) will lose warranty after the bootloader unlock process. It will let you install Custom ROM. You must activate OEM unlock options on your phone. Bootloader unlock process will also let you install Magisk, so you will be able to root your phone after unlocking its bootloader.
If you are planning to install official and unofficial LineageOS custom ROM on Infinix S5 (X652, X652A), then you must be eagerly waiting to unlock bootloader. You must save your important documents securely including messages and contacts before unlocking Infinix S5 (X652, X652A) bootloader, because there is a possibility of losing all documents from your phone during bootloader unlock process.
Below are the steps using which you can unlock bootloader in Infinix S5 (X652, X652A). Androidbiits.com will not be responsible if your phone got broken during bootloader unlock process. Infinix S5 battery must be above 92 percentage before bootloader unlock process. You must follow these steps at your own risk.
How to Unlock Bootloader in Infinix S5 (X652, X652A) Easily [Simple Steps]
1. Tap “Settings” Menu, then you have to tap “About Phone” option.
2. Tap “Software Information” option.
3. Tap “Build number” option several times until you see “You are now a developer” on Infinix S5.
4. Tap “Settings” Menu again.
5. Tap “Developer options”, then activate “USB debugging” and “OEM unlocking” option.
6. Download USB driver and install it on PC.
7. Connect Infinix S5 with PC via USB cable. Tap “ALLOW” option on your phone to allow USB debugging.
8. Download SDK Platform tools Zip File.
9. Open platform-tools folder within the Android SDK folder on your PC after extracting the ZIP file.
10. Inside the platform-tools folder, you have to type “cmd” in the address bar and press “enter” button to open the Command Window.
11. Enter the following command to check the connected device:
adb devices
12. If your device is successfully connected with PC, then you will be able to see a serial number.
13. Enter the following command to put Infinix S5 into Fastboot mode:
adb reboot bootloader
14. Enter the following command to check Fastboot mode:
fastboot devices
15. If your device is successfully entered into Fastboot mode, then you have to enter the following command:
fastboot flashing unlock
16. Choose “Yes” option using Infinix S5 volume up button.
17. Enter the following command after the bootloader unlock process is completed:
fastboot reboot
You have successfully unlocked bootloader in Infinix S5 (X652, X652A). If you are experiencing any difficulty while unlocking Infinix S5 bootloader, then don’t hesitate to share your issue with Androidbiits.com. Please submit your email address and subscribe to get more information regarding Infinix S5. You must check your email to activate subscription.