Bootloader Unlockable – All mobile Companies

✅ Bootloader Unlockable – Popular Companies

Brand	Unlock Status	Official Unlock Method	Notes
Google (Pixel)	✅ Yes	fastboot flashing unlock	Very easy; no tools needed. Verizon models are locked.
OnePlus	✅ Yes	fastboot oem unlock	Fastboot-based. Some carrier models need token.
Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO	✅ Yes	Mi Unlock Tool	Requires Mi account + 7-day wait.
Motorola	✅ Yes (many models)	Motorola Unlock Site	Carrier phones often locked.
Sony Xperia	✅ Yes	Sony Unlock Page	DRM loss after unlock.
ASUS (ROG, Zenfone)	✅ Yes	ASUS Unlock Tool (official site)	App sometimes outdated or missing.
Samsung	✅ Yes (only Exynos/global Snapdragon)	OEM Unlock + download mode	USA Snapdragon models are locked.
Realme	✅ Partial (some models)	Realme Deep Test APK (older)	Most recent models are locked.
Nothing (Phone 1/2)	✅ Yes	fastboot flashing unlock	Bootloader unlock supported natively.
Fairphone	✅ Yes	OEM-unlocked by design	Privacy-respecting company.

🚫 Bootloader Locked or Difficult – Popular Companies

Brand	Unlock Status	Notes
Apple (iPhone)	❌ Not possible	Bootloader is locked permanently via Secure Enclave.
Vivo / iQOO	❌ Locked	No official method. Needs EDL/test point.
OPPO	❌ (Most models)	Older models had Deep Test app. Now mostly locked.
HONOR	❌ After 2018	Huawei removed unlock access. Some tools exist but unreliable.
HUAWEI	❌ Locked	Bootloader unlock discontinued officially. Paid services only.
Nokia / HMD	❌ Locked (2021+)	Android One restrictions. Old models were unlockable.
Meizu	❌ Locked	FlymeOS does not support fastboot unlock.
ZTE / Nubia	❌ Locked (mostly)	Some international phones could be unlocked unofficially.
Infinix / Tecno	⚠️ Difficult	No official unlock. Needs SP Flash Tool + DA/Auth.

📱 Summary by Popularity
🟢 Popular brands that support unlocking:

Google Pixel
OnePlus
Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO
Samsung (non-USA models)
Motorola
Sony Xperia
ASUS
Realme (partial)
Nothing
Fairphone

🔴 Popular brands that don't support unlocking:

Apple

Vivo / iQOO
OPPO
HONOR
HUAWEI
Nokia
Meizu
ZTE

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1. ✅ Google (Pixel Series)

Bootloader Unlock? YES (Except Verizon/AT&T)
Supported Devices: All Pixel phones from Pixel 1 to Pixel 9.

How to Unlock:

Enable Developer Options → Enable OEM Unlocking
Boot into fastboot mode (adb reboot bootloader)
Run: fastboot flashing unlock
Confirm on screen
Root Support: 100% (Magisk works perfectly)
Custom ROMs: Many available (GrapheneOS, CalyxOS, PixelOS, LineageOS)

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2. ✅ OnePlus
Bootloader Unlock? YES (except T-Mobile variants)
Supported Devices: All from OnePlus 3 to OnePlus 12.

How to Unlock:

fastboot oem unlock
Some carrier models require an unlock token (apply from OnePlus Dev Portal)
Root Support: Excellent
Custom ROMs: Huge support community (OxygenOS/LineageOS/PixelOS)

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3. ✅ Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO
Bootloader Unlock? YES
Supported Devices: All (except a few China-exclusive models)

How to Unlock:

Create a Mi Account
Enable OEM Unlocking, bind account to device
Use Mi Unlock Tool
Wait 168 hours (7 days) before unlock
Root Support: Full (Magisk, LSPosed supported)
ROMs: Pixel Experience, MIUI EU, and custom kernels

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4. ✅ Motorola (Lenovo)
Bootloader Unlock? YES (except most carrier models)

How to Unlock:

Visit Motorola Unlock Page
Submit device code
Use fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE_KEY
Root Support: Very good
Custom ROMs: Moderate, depends on popularity

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5. ✅ Sony Xperia
Bootloader Unlock? YES
Supported Devices: Most Xperia models (check Sony Bootloader Unlock Site)

How to Unlock:

Enable OEM unlock
Use fastboot oem unlock 0xKEY
Warning: Unlocking will wipe DRM keys (loss of camera quality, Widevine L1).
ROMs: Available for popular Xperia models

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6. ✅ ASUS (ZenFone, ROG Phone)
Bootloader Unlock? YES

How to Unlock:

Download ASUS Unlock Tool from official site
Follow app instructions to unlock bootloader
Note: Some newer ROG models don’t have updated unlock apps.
Root Support: Good
ROM Support: Moderate

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7. ✅ Samsung
Bootloader Unlock? YES (only for non-US versions)
Supported Devices: Exynos and global Snapdragon models

How to Unlock:

Enable OEM unlock
Boot into Download Mode
Hold Volume Up to unlock bootloader
Not Supported On: USA Snapdragon variants (e.g., Verizon, AT&T) – bootloader is permanently locked
Root & ROM Support: Excellent with Magisk; custom ROMs like LineageOS, Noble ROM, etc.
Knox: Tripped upon unlocking (no reverting)

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8. ✅ Realme
Bootloader Unlock? YES (some models only)
Supported Devices: Realme 1 to 6 (partial), GT series (partial), older Realme UI devices

How to Unlock:

Use Realme Deep Testing APK (for supported models only)
Alternatively use EDL or MSM Tool for offline method
Root & ROM Support: Depends on model; Realme 6 and GT Neo 2 have excellent custom ROM support

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9. ✅ Nothing Phone (1/2)
Bootloader Unlock? YES

How to Unlock:

Enable OEM unlock in settings
Use fastboot flashing unlock
Root Support: Very good (Magisk, custom recoveries available)

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10. ✅ Fairphone / Murena / /e/OS
Bootloader Unlock? YES by design
Support Level: Complete user freedom – open-source and modder-friendly

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🔴 PART 2: POPULAR BRANDS THAT BLOCK BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING

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11. ❌ Apple (iPhone)
Bootloader Unlock? NEVER
Reason: Hardware-level lock (Secure Enclave)
No Custom ROMs, Root, or System Modding
Jailbreaking is the only method (limited, temporary)

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12. ❌ Vivo / iQOO
Bootloader Unlock? BLOCKED (Most models)

Methods:

Some users succeed using test point + EDL
No official unlock program exists
Root/ROM Support: Poor

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13. ❌ OPPO
Bootloader Unlock? Mostly BLOCKED
Old Method (Obsolete): Deep Test App (only for ColorOS 7–11)
Modern OPPO models: Locked with no access
EDL + test point required, risky

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14. ❌ HONOR
Bootloader Unlock? BLOCKED (since 2018)
Methods: Paid unlocking services ($40–$90) using DC Unlocker or HCU
Very limited modding support

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15. ❌ HUAWEI
Bootloader Unlock? BLOCKED
Only Method: Paid third-party services
ROM Support: Minimal due to lack of kernel source and EMUI lock

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16. ❌ Nokia / HMD Global
Bootloader Unlock? BLOCKED (since 2021)
Previous Models: Older Nokia 6, 7 Plus, etc. had fastboot support
Now: Locked down fully (Android One restrictions)

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17. ❌ Meizu
Bootloader Unlock? NOT SUPPORTED
Flyme OS: Highly restrictive; lacks fastboot interface on most models

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18. ⚠️ Infinix / Tecno / Itel
Bootloader Unlock? Not officially supported, but possible
How: SP Flash Tool + DA files + Auth bypass
Requires: VCOM drivers, preloader, custom scatter file
Risk Level: Moderate to high

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⚙️ UNOFFICIAL TOOLS FOR UNLOCKING (Use with Caution)

Tool/Method	Use Case
SP Flash Tool (MTK)	Infinix, Tecno, Realme, OPPO (MTK)
EDL Tool / QFIL	Qualcomm-based Vivo, Xiaomi
Hydra Tool / UMT / Chimera	Paid software for professional unlocks
UnlockTool / Android Utility Tool (AIO)	Works with many MediaTek and Qualcomm devices