How to Enable Android OEM Unlocking: Step-by-Step Instructions for You.

I remember it was a weekend, and I was tinkering with my phone as usual. I wanted to customize it further, beyond what the regular settings allowed. That’s when I stumbled upon this “OEM unlocking” thing in the developer options. I’d seen it before, of course, but I never really understood what it did. So, I decided to dive in.

First things first, I had to enable developer options on my phone. It’s a bit of a hidden feature, not something you’d normally see in the settings. To do this, I opened the Settings app and went to “About phone.” Then, I found this entry called “Build number” and started tapping on it like crazy. After a few taps, a message popped up saying, “You are now a developer!” Felt like I’d just unlocked some secret level in a game.

With developer options enabled, I went back to the main settings and found the new “Developer options” menu. I scrolled through the list of settings and finally found “OEM unlocking.” It was switched off, and there was a warning message about device protection features. Honestly, it sounded a bit scary, but I was determined to proceed.

Before I could toggle the switch, my phone asked for my PIN. I entered it, hoping I wouldn’t regret this later. Then, with a deep breath, I switched on “OEM unlocking.” My phone restarted, and I wasn’t really sure what to expect. It felt like I had just crossed some sort of a point of no return.

Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:

• Went to Settings > About phone.
• Tapped on Build number multiple times.
• Entered my PIN when prompted.
• Went back to Settings and opened Developer options.
• Found OEM unlocking and switched it on.

After the phone booted back up, I didn’t notice any immediate changes, but I knew I had enabled something significant. And, just like that, I had unlocked my phone’s OEM lock. It felt like a small victory. Now my phone could be unlocked, and I had more control over my phone than before. I guess, after this, I can try to root my phone or install a custom ROM. It was time to get down to business.