Androidbiits.com will share a simple trick with Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F, GR0M2, G4S1M) (barbet) owners who are trying to unlock bootloader of their phone. It comes with 18W wired charging support, 7.6mm thickness, 1080p video recording support, barometer, 8MP front facing camera, near field communication support and compass. If you have recently bought Pixel 5a GR0M2, 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 Pixel 5a GR0M2. 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 Pixel 5a GR0M2 bootloader. You will be able to install custom ROM after unlocking bootloader. Previously, I have published the simple instructions for rooting Google Pixel 6a. Now, I will discuss about the step-by-step tutorial to unlock bootloader in Google Pixel 5a.
I am hoping that you will be able to unlock bootloader in Pixel 5a GR0M2 without facing any problem after reading the tutorial written in Androidbiits.com. Don’t forget to activate developer options. You must note that your Pixel 5a GR0M2 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 Pixel 5a GR0M2, then you must be eagerly waiting to unlock bootloader. You must save your important documents securely including messages and contacts before unlocking Pixel 5a GR0M2 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 Pixel 5a GR0M2. Androidbiits.com will not be responsible if your phone got broken during bootloader unlock process. Pixel 5a battery must be above 84 percentage before bootloader unlock process. You must follow these steps at your own risk.
How to Unlock Bootloader in Google Pixel 5a G1F8F 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 Pixel 5a.
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 Pixel 5a with PC via USB cable.
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 Pixel 5a 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 “Unlock the bootloader” option using Pixel 5a volume button and confirm it using power button.
17. Enter the following command after the bootloader unlock process is completed:
fastboot reboot
You have successfully unlocked bootloader in Pixel 5a GR0M2. If you are experiencing any difficulty while unlocking Pixel 5a bootloader, then don’t hesitate to share your issue with Androidbiits.com. Please submit your email address and subscribe to get more information regarding Pixel 5a. You must check your email to activate subscription.