How to Unlock LG Nexus 4 Bootloader – Tutorial

t was the last time when we saw on how you can install the clock work mod recovery on your rooted Nexus 4 device which is on the Jellybean 4.2 firmware and now in this article we will be checking out on how you can actually install the custom recovery image so that you are ready with the custom ROM firmware which we will be coming out in few days courtesy of developers release. Before we proceed ensure that you are following the quick pre requisites which we have mentioned below and then we will be checking out on how you can unlock the boot loader with the help of a detailed guide.

How to Root LG Nexus 4 – Tutorial

Only with the help of below steps you will have to create a backup so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets wiped off or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

Download the Root Checker app from the Google PLAY Store to check whether your device is rooted or not. Just in case if your device is not rooted, with the help of below mentioned steps you can easily root your device.

Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.

Disable all the antivirus suites in your computer and uninstall the same in your device as these tools generally tend to interrupt the process of firmware update. Enable the USB Debugging in Galaxy Nexus from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. The USB Debugging option should be ticked as shown in the below screen capture.

Let’s head to the next step where we have summed up a detailed guide on how to apply with this firmware update.

Procedure to Update Unlock the Bootloader of Nexus 4 Smartphone:

• Assuming that ADB is already installed in your computer, you now will have to proceed to connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable. We assume that you have already rooted your LG Nexus 4 smartphone.

• Now, open the command prompt in your computer and enter the below mentioned command as,

adb devices

adb reboot bootloader

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.

So, there you go, you have now successfully unlocked the boot loader of LG Nexus 4 smartphone. For your convenience we have also summed up a detailed FAQs just in case if you need any assistance.

FAQs:
“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.

Note: Just in a rare case if the device doesn’t boot up or show the home screen then remove the battery and reinsert the same to boot the device again in the normal mode.

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.

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