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How to unlock the Bootloader of the OnePlus One [Bacon]. The complete guide to rooting your One+ One.

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Now, I shouldn’t give you an introduction for the OnePlus One [Bacon], one of the best Android phones out there, powered by Cyanogen OS. At the time of the launch, the phone featured more specs and even performed slightly better than the Nexus 5, and yup, considering the price it’s sold. The OnePlus One is a good to go device.
So, what’s an Android Smartphone, when it’s unrooted? Of course, you can only feel the real Android experience once you ROOT it. Why don’t you check out the tutorial of HOW TO ROOT Yu YUPHORIA, in case if you own that device too?


Disclaimer: I’m not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards and of course, thermonuclear war and even you getting fired if the alarm clock fails (XDA style)
In order to Root your device. First, you’ll have to unlock your bootloader, flash a custom recovery. If you’re not sure what you’re doing, stop right there! Stop reading this article and feel free to hit the back button on the left. (You’re living in a free country!)

How to unlock the Bootloader of the OnePlus One [Bacon]

1.       Now, you’ll have to download the full Android SDK from here. I know, looking at the file size with wide eyes? Don’t worry, we got a minimal version of the Android SDK, go ahead and download that (especially if you’re running on a slow speed internet connection, say 2G for size) version of the Android SDK from here.
2.       Now, go ahead and download Slim Android SDK, cause that’s a lot easier over here. (Makes my job easier and yours too)
3.       Type in this command, “cd Desktop/android-sdk-windows.platform-tools adb version”
4.       Now, if the above command gives you an output like “Android Debug Bridge version blahblahblah”. Smile, cause you’re on the right track. If not, repeat the above steps until you get such an output.
5.       Shut down your phone and reboot to fastboot mode. (Hold Volume Up and Power button until the fastboot menu appears, in case if you’re a noob)
6.       Now open the folder where you’ve extracted and kept the Android SDK, Hold and shift and right click inside anywhere on the folder and select “Open Command Prompt Window here”
7.       Input “fastboot devices” code. This command will show the devices connected via ADB. If it doesn’t show anything, try reconnecting the phone and yeah, reinstalling the drivers and rebooting your PC is worth a try, if you really want to unlock that bootloader you got there!
8.       Input the code “fastboot oem unlock” to unlock the bootloader of your phone. Remember, doing this will wipe everything from your phone! Your phone will be bad as new (LOL).
9.       And now, reboot your phone. No, don’t even think about touching the phone. In the command prompt window, input “fastboot reboot” to reboot your device.
Hooray! You’ve successfully unlocked the bootloader of the OnePlus One (Bacon)

Install a custom Recovery on the OnePlus One (Bacon)

1.       Enable USB debugging and disable the CM Recovery Protection from developer options. (Can’t find Developer options? Seriously? Google that up)
2.       Download the recovery file from here and rename that file into “recovery.img”, you might edit it just to “recovery” cause “img” is the file extension and mostly on a Windows PC, you don’t have to rename it to “recovery.img” unless you’ve tweaked around your PC.
3.       Open the command prompt window in the folder where you’ve placed the Minimal Android SDK files (Don’t make me repeat the process again).
4.       Input the code “fastboot flash recovery recovery.img”. Now, the ADB will flash TWRP Recovery on your OnePlus one, if this fails, try the command “fastboot flash recovery recovery.img.img” cause, mostly, you all will make the same mistake which has been repeated since years (like a curse). (I don’t even know if the second command actually might work or not).
5.       Of course reboot using “fastboot reboot” command and your phone will reboot.
Ta-da! And that’s how you install a custom recovery on the all new OnePlus One otherwise known as Bacon. Of course, show that smile! Cause you’re 90% done!

Finally, Let’s ROOT the OnePlus One

1.       Download The SuperSU zip file form this link, and copy the file to the ROOT folder of your external/internal memory.
2.       And of course reboot the phone into recovery. (To do that, just press and hold the volume down and power button of the OnePlus One, until it boots you into recovery).
3.       Now, you should be familiar with the TWRP interface. Click on “Install” and navigate to the file and yes, in TWRP naturally, “SWIPE TO INSTALL”.
And Ta-da, that’s how you flash SuperSU binaries or that’s how you root your OnePlus one or Bacon.

Stuck somewhere. Oh, never be afraid to comment down below


Hey, you Don't panic check our boot loop recovery post. Are you stuck somewhere in this tutorial. Don’t worry! We got you covered, feel free to comment that down below and we’ll reach you at the earliest! And, if you’ve successfully rooted your phone without any error. Let me know your feedback about the article. (Hope, I’ve made you laugh)
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