Realme debuted the Realme 6 smartphone, which offers some impressive technical features, a few months ago. The business has provided the kernel source code, and you may now officially unlock the bootloader of the Realme 6.
In general, the bootloader on all Realme devices is locked. To unlock the bootloader, you’ll need the company’s signed apk for the device. Deep-testing is the name of the unlocking tool, which differs from device to device as the apk is authorised for the specific codename of the mobile.
Unlocking the Realme 6 bootloader is simple and needs a computer and a USB data cord with a few drivers installed before beginning. We’ll go through how to officially unlock the bootloader of the Realme 6, but first, let’s take a look at the device’s specifications.
Realme 6 is the lighter version of the Realme 6 Pro, featuring a 6.5-inch screen covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels with a density of 40 PPI. At this pricing, one of the smartphones that supports the 90Hz screen refresh rate. The gadget is powered by a Mediatek MT6785 Helio G90T CPU and runs the newest Android 10 operating system. It features a Mali G76 MC4 GPU installed to support the graphics, which gives a seamless gaming experience.
Realme 6 sports a rear quad setup camera with 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72′′, 0.8m, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.3, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0′′, 1.12m, 2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (macro), 1/5.0′′, 1.75m, and 2 MP B/W, f/2.4, (depth). On the front, we can see a 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1′′, 1.0m camera capable of recording 1080p movies at 30 frames per second.
The smartphone has Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, Radio, USB Type-C, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader, as well as an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. Realme has added a non-removable Li-Po 4300 mAh battery to power this beast, which supports 30W charging and can charge the tablet to 100% in only 55 minutes. The Realme 6 is available in three sizes: 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, and 128GB 8GB RAM, and it supports UFS 2.1 storage.
Realme 6 Bootloader Unlocking Instructions
Now, let’s return to unlocking the bootloader of the Realme 6 and getting everything ready for the process.
Why Is It Necessary To Unlock The Bootloader?
A bootloader enables you to boot into the system with the pre-installed operating system from the manufacturer. You cannot change the operating system or boot order without first unlocking the device. It is locked for security reasons, and the business also prefers that you use the optimised operating system designed for the gadget.
Some sophisticated Android users wish to unlock it since it enables them to install a custom recovery, after which they can install any custom ROM available in the Android aftermarket. After you unlock the Realme 6 bootloader, you can root your device and block site-wide advertisements, install YouTube mods, and so on.
Benefits of Bootloader Unlocking
- Custom ROMs such as Pixel Experience, LineageOS, HavocOS, and others may be installed.
- TWRP, PitchBlack, and OrangeFox custom recoveries may be installed.
- Make backups and restore them if your computer fails to boot.
- You may root your smartphone by installing Magisk or SuperSu.
The Drawbacks of Bootloader Unlocking
- You will void the device’s warranty.
- There may be issues implementing any kind of firm update.
- If the right ROM or kernel is not installed, your device may be bricked.
- Unlock the Realme 6 Bootloader Officially
- To unlock any Realme device, a special tool called as the deep-testing tool must be used to unlock the bootloader, as previously explained.
- When the process begins, you will need a computer to send a few commands to your Realme 6.
Prerequisites
- Take a backup of your mobile’s files, photos, videos, and so on to a PC.
- Charge the gadget to at least 50% capacity.
- Install the ADB and Fastboot drivers on your computer.
- Data cable for USB Type-C.
- Your Realme 6 must be using the most recent Realme UI. Before continuing, check for and install any updates.
- Get the Realme 6 Deep-Testing APK Tool here. (to be released shortly)
Instructions
- Step 1: Download and install the Deep-Testing APK on your Realme 6.
- Step 2: On your mobile device, tap the “Start Applying” button.
- Step 3: On the following screen, check the box that says “I agree to the terms” and then click “Submit Application.”
- Step 4: When prompted to submit the application, tap on it.
- Step 5: After one hour, restart the Deep-Testing software. You will get the message “Review Successful.”
- Step 6: Select “Start the in-depth test.”
- Step 7: Your Realme 6 will boot into fast boot mode and display the message “fast boot_unlock_verify ok” on the screen.
Now, on your PC, type:
- Step 1: Connect your Realme 6 to your computer using a USB data cord.
- Step 2: Navigate to C:Program Files (x86).Minimal ADB and Fastboot, and execute py_cmd.exe as administrator (for Windows 64-bit computers).
- Step 3: Enter “ADB reboot bootloader” into the command prompt.
- Step 4: When your Realme 6 starts into Fastboot mode, type “fastboot flashing unlock” into the CMD window on your PC and hit enter.
- Step 5: You will now see two choices on your smartphone. Select “Unlock The Bootloader” by using the volume and power buttons to navigate and confirm.
You have successfully unlocked the bootloader of the Realme 6. Following that, you can install Magisk and root your device, as well as install custom ROMs and other features.
Conclusion
Unlocking the bootloader is legal and may help you liberate your phone in a variety of ways. Unlocking the bootloader is the first step in tinkering with your Android device’s modifications, custom ROMs, kernels, and recoveries. Realme has provided the kernel source files on Github, however work on any Android forums for Realme 6 has yet to begin. However, once it is underway, we will notify you here.