How to Unlock Bootloader on Realme 5s? Official Method!

Are you looking for a tutorial on How to Unlock Bootloader on Realme 5s? If yes, then you have landed in the right place. Realme recently launched Realme 5s, and it comes with decent specs for its price.

Today I will demonstrate complete steps on how to unlock the Bootloader on this device. The best part of this method is that it will work on any Realme device running on ColorOS or Realme UI.

This tutorial is for Realme 5s smartphone, and please do not try the below steps on any other smartphone. This can lead to serious problems for your smartphone.

About Realme 5s

Let’s have a quick look at the key specifications of Realme 5s.

  • This phone comes with a 6.5 inches HD plus display, which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
  • Realme 5s has a Snapdragon 665 chipset. It’s an Octa-core CPU.
  • We are getting ColorOS 6 on top of Android 9.0 (Pie).
  • It has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB Internal Storage.
  • Talking about the Camera, we get a Quad Rear-facing camera of 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP and a 13 MP Selfie Camera.
  • Realme 5s comes with a Non-removable 5000 mAh battery.

Must Read – Various Issues on the Realme 5s & How to Fix Them

Now before starting this tutorial, I would like to explain in short about Bootloader and why you need to unlock the Bootloader on your phone.

What is Unlock Bootloader? Unlocking bootloader on Realme 5s?

Unlocking Bootloader on the Realme 5s means gaining administrative access. You have already seen many times when you try to Root your phone, or while Flashing files, you get errors. The reason causing this error is because your phone Bootloader is locked. You need to Unlock it first to Flash files.

Almost all smartphone manufacturer locked there phone bootloader. It’s only because of security. But if you want to extend the boundary of what you can do with your smartphone, unlocking bootloader is the primary step you can take.

Pro’s or Advantages of Unlocking Bootloader on Realme 5s?

So, now we know why we need to Unlock the Bootloader. Let’s see some benefits of unlocking the bootloader on Realme 5s:

  • You can Root your smartphone once the bootloader is unlocked.
  • Also, you can flash TWRP Recovery on your phone.
  • Easily change the system files and settings.
  • Install Incompatible Apps by rooting your phone.
  • You can install a custom ROM or Operating system on your device.

Related Article: Root Realme 5s

Cons or Disadvantages of Unlocking Realme 5s?

  • Unlocking the bootloader of your phone will Erase all your data and files.
  • Your phone warranty will get void.
  • The root can Brick your smartphone.
  • You may face problems with OTA Updates.
  • Also, you may face Boot Loop problems.

Let’s unlock the bootloader on Realme 5s

Before you proceed to Unlock your phone, make sure to charge your Realme 5s device fully. And also, take a complete backup of your valuable data. As I already mentioned that Unlocking the Bootloader of your phone will wipe out your data.

 

  • First, Enable USB Debugging on your Realme 5s. Go To Setting >> About Phone >> Version and Tap on the version 5-6 Times so that the Developer option will be turned on.
  • After that, Go Back to Settings Tab and Go to Developer Option >> Enable OEM Unlock and Enable USB Debugging option.
  • Download and Install the Realme Unlock Tool APK on your phone.
  • This method is only for the Realme 5s smartphone. Please do not try this method on any other smartphone. Otherwise, it will Brick your phone.

Warning: All the tutorials/ guides shown in this blog are not tested for each and every smartphone. As the Unlocking process is almost the same for every smartphone.

If anything happens to your smartphone RootingSteps.com is not responsible for loss and damage to your smartphone. Try these methods with your own risk!

Apply for Application

  • First Open unlock tool app and Click “Start applying” Button.
  • Check the agreement and tap on the “Submit Application.”
  • Now your application will be checked by the Realme servers. This can take up to 15-20 minutes, so wait.

Apply For Application to Unlock Bootloader

  • After that, you will see a message on the app “Review Successful.” Now you can proceed to unlock the bootloader.
  • Tap on Start the in-depth test from the app.

  • After that, your phone will reboot into Fastboot mode.

Next, Unlock Procedure

1. First Setup ADB and Fastboot Drivers on your PC/Laptop. follow the below steps:

  • Download ADB and Fastboot Tool
  • Extract It and Run It
  • Next Press Y/Yes to install ADB and Fastboot or N/No to skip
  • Press Y/Yes to install ADB system-wide or N/No for current user only
  • Again Press Y/Yes to install Drivers or N/No to skip
  • Continue Driver installation

Source: xda-developers.com

2. Connect Your Realme 5s to PC via original USB Cable.

3. Open the ADB folder, which will be located in this location C:\adb.

4. Now open CMD by typing “cmd” on Address Bar and Hit Enter, as shown in the screenshot below.

5. Once done on the Command Window, type the following commands.

adb reboot bootloader
  • Hit Enter, Next type in
fastboot flashing unlock
  • Hit Enter, This command will unlock your Realme 5s Bootloader.

6. Now come back to your phone and select “UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER” (Press Volume Down Key and then Press Power Button to Select)

7. You can now Disconnect your phone.

8. Finally, you have successfully unlocked the bootloader on the Realme 5s.

Related: How to Install Custom ROM on Realme 5s. (Custom ROM File May Or May Not Be available as per the development)

Now all your data will be wiped out, i.e., all your data will be erased, and your phone bootloader will be unlocked. If your phone does not have enough battery, then put the phone in charge because it will take some time to boot up the phone.


Related article: How to Unroot Realme 5s

So, I have shown you the official way of unlocking the bootloader on the Realme 5s phone. Let me know in the comments if this method worked for you or now. Also, share your valuable feedback and queries in the comment section. I will try my best to solve all the questions of yours as soon as possible.

See you in the next guide 🙂 Cheers

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