How to Unlock Nexus S Bootloader

Androidby Imran Hussain

The Nexus S is out and you’ve come here you’re looking to unlock the Nexus S bootloader for some custom ROMs. While there aren’t any out yet so far (the phone hasn’t been out for even a day yet!), there’s already a method available to easily unlock the bootloader on Nexus S.

Here’s how:

(Warning: unlocking your bootloader will perform a factory reset)

1. Open command prompt
2. Type adb reboot bootloader
3. Type fastboot oem unlock
4. Use volume keys to select ‘yes, unlock bootloader’
5. Use power button to select option
6. Done!

And you’re good to go. Now just wait for some custom ROM goodness and a method to root your phone as well.

Update: Follow our guide on how to Root Google Nexus S with Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) using SuperBoot

Nexus S

About the Author

Imran Hussain is the founder and editor of iThinkDifferent, which he launched in 2008 to cover Apple news, reviews, and how-to guides. He has spent over 15 years writing about iOS, macOS, and the wider Apple ecosystem, with a focus on hands-on guides - installing developer betas, troubleshooting, and walking through new features on his own devices. Based in Dubai, he also loves to cover photography, gaming, and the tech industry more broadly on his social media profiles.

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