How to Unlock The Bootloader of Nokia 3.2 (All Variants)

Unlocking the bootloader on your Nokia 3.2 allows you to install custom ROMs, root your device, and modify system files. Back up your important files before proceeding.

WARNINGS AND RISKS:

• Your device warranty may be voided.
• Official OTA updates may not work after unlocking.
• If done incorrectly, you may brick your phone.

Prerequisites:

• Before starting, make sure you have:
• A fully charged Nokia 3.2
• A USB cable to connect your phone to a PC or another Android device
• ADB & Fastboot installed on your PC (or a second Android device with ADB over OTG)
• OEM unlocking enabled on your phone

Step 1: INSTALL ADB & FASTBOOT:

For Windows:

1. Download Android SDK Platform Tools from Google official website.
2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a folder on your desktop.
3. Open the folder, type cmd in the address bar, and press Enter to open Command Prompt.
4. To verify the installation, type:

adb version
fastboot version

For Linux/macOS:

1. Open Terminal and run:

sudo apt install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot  # For Debian/Ubuntu
brew install android-platform-tools  # For macOS

2. Verify installation by typing:

adb version
fastboot version

Step 2: Enable Developer Options & OEM Unlocking

1. Go to Settings > About phone.
2. Tap Build number 7 times until you see "You are now a developer!"
3. Go to Settings > System > Developer options.
4. Scroll down and enable OEM unlocking.
5. Enable USB debugging.

Step 3: Boot into Fastboot Mode

1. Power off your Nokia 3.2.
2. Press and hold Volume Down + Power until the Fastboot screen appears.
3. Connect your phone to the PC via a USB cable.

Step 4: Verify Fastboot Connection

On your PC, open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Linux/Mac) and navigate to the platform-tools folder. Then type:

fastboot devices

Step 5: Unlock the Bootloader

Run one of the following commands:

fastboot oem unlock
fastboot oem unlock-go
fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot flashing unlock-go

Your phone will automatically reboot and may erase all data.

Step 6: Reboot Your Device

Once the process is complete, reboot your phone manually if it does not restart by typing:

fastboot reboot

ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING:

• Fastboot Device Not Recognized?

  adb kill-server
  adb start-server

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• Stuck in Bootloader?

  fastboot continue

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FINAL NOTES:

• Unlocking the bootloader can erase all data from your device.
• You may need to re-lock the bootloader to receive official updates.
• If you plan to install a custom ROM or root your device, you can now proceed!
• To re-lock the bootloader, use:

  fastboot oem lock
  fastboot flashing lock

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