In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of unlocking the bootloader on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphone. The South Korean technology giant has just released the foldable device’s sixth edition, which has left many users feeling a little bit dissatisfied with the product.
This is mostly due to the fact that there are not many new features as compared to its predecessor, and the fact that SPen is not available does not help the situation at all. To our great relief, it would appear that the tech community has not undergone any major shifts.
There are strong hopes that this device, which is similar to its former incarnations, would likewise follow in the footsteps of its predecessors. The options are virtually limitless, ranging from the acquisition of administrative privileges to the flashing of custom recoveries and the installation of a wide variety of mods.
However, in order to make any of these adjustments, you will first need to unlock the bootloader on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 device. In this tutorial, we will show you how to accomplish just that goal. Keep up with me here.
What is Bootloader Unlocking?
Let’s first define a bootloader and discuss why it’s important to unlock it before moving on to the process. A bootloader is a piece of software that starts your device’s operating system. To protect the stability and security of the system, device manufacturers by default lock the bootloader. However, users have the freedom to install alternate ROMs, change system preferences, and otherwise customise the device after unlocking the bootloader.
Benefits and Risks of a Bootloader Unlock
The key to maximising the advantages of Android’s open-source ecosystem is bootloader unlocking. For instance, you will be able to flash a custom recovery like TWRP or install a custom ROM. By rooting your device via Magisk, you will also be able to gain access to the system partition and administrative rights. Then, among other things, you’ll be able to flash Viper4Android, Substratum Themes, Xposed Framework, and Magisk Modules.
Making these adjustments, though, also entails a few unexpected dangers. To start, it will erase all of the data and can void the device’s warranty. Additionally, it will trigger the Knox counter, which may prevent apps like Samsung Pay and Secure Folder from working. You won’t be able to use banking apps because SafetyNet will also be activated. So, assuming that’s all well and good, let’s begin with the procedures for unlocking the bootloader on the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
How to Unlock Bootloader on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
It is recommended to do a comprehensive device backup before initiating the following procedure, as it will result in the full erasure of all data. Ams and its constituents shall not bear liability in the event of a thermonuclear conflict, failure of your alarm to rouse you, or any adverse consequences to your device and data resulting from the execution of the following procedures.
1: Enable Developer Options on Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Navigate to the “Settings” menu and select the “About Phone” option.
- Next, proceed to the section pertaining to software information.
- Please proceed to tap on the Build Number option a total of seven times.
- You will get a toast message “You’re now a developer”.
- This signifies that the Developer Option has been enabled.
2: Enable OEM Unlock on Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Navigate to the Settings > Developer options menu.
- Activate the switch next to OEM Unlocking.
- In the confirmation dialogue pane, tap YES/On.
3: Boot Galaxy Z Fold 5 to Download Mode
- Start by turning off your device. Next, select and hold the Vol Up and Vol Down buttons simultaneously, and connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
- As soon as the Warning message appears on your device, release the keys you have pressed.
- Finally, select the Volume Up button once to enter Download Mode on your device.
4: Unlock Bootloader on Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Your device is currently booted into download mode.
- So for a few seconds, press and hold the Volume Up key.
- You’ll enter the Device unlock mode after doing this.
- You will now receive a notice asking you to confirm your decision to move forward.
- In order to respond to the affirmation, press the Volume Up button.
- Your device’s data will now be completely erased, and the bootloader will then be unlocked.
- Your device should then immediately boot up to the OS once that is complete.
5: Bypass VaultKeeper on Galaxy Z Fold 5
- You are now required to inform the Vaultkeeper that the device’s bootloader was successfully unlocked by you.
- Connecting your gadget to the internet will allow you to accomplish this goal.
- After that, navigate to the Settings menu on your device, and turn on Developer Options, as described in STEP 1.
In a similar vein, check to see if the OEM unlocking toggle has been activated on your device.
That sums it up nicely. These were the procedures that needed to be followed in order to unlock the bootloader on the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Please let us know in the comments if you have any questions regarding the procedures that have been outlined above. We will get back to you as soon as possible with a solution to your problem.