Root OnePlus 6T & Install TWRP Recovery, Unlock Bootloader

Voila! Have been here to look for a way through which you can Root OnePlus 6T and TWRP Recovery with the method to Unlock Bootloader? Relevant place you have dropped at. This is an article for what you have been searching for. Here, we will be sharing with you the best working and secure method to- Root OnePlus 6T, Install TWRP Recovery, Unlock Bootloader.

Just in case, here are some of the specifications of the OnePlus 6T, you must have a look at:

  • OnePlus 6T was propelled in November 2018.
  • You get a Screen sized up to 6.41 inches with an Optic AMOLED Display having Corning Gorilla Glass 6 Protection.
  • It has been stuffed with Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 with Octa-Core CPU.
  • You will come across an Adreno 630 GPU. Hence, allowing you to play any game at a good FPS.
  • You can click pictures with a Dual 16+20 MP Main Camera and a 16 MP Selfie Camera.
  • The battery comes with the 3700mAh amount and the device runs on Android 9.0 Pie based on Oxygen OS.

root OnePlus 6T

How to Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 6T?

Given are 2 steps you will need to follow to unlock the bootloader on OnePlus 6T:

Step 1: Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.

  • As a prerequisite to unlock the bootloader on OnePlus 6T, you will have to enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking of your device.
  • For that, go to Settings> About Phone> Tap on Build Number for 7-8 Times. You will see a developer option on your screen.
  • In Developer Options> Enable USB Debugging. And then OEM Unlocking.

enable oem unlocking

Step 2: Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 6T

  • A PC is required to unlock the bootloader. On the PC, Download and Install ADB Tool. When you install the tool, ADB Folder will be created in Local Disk C.
  • Connect the OnePlus 6T to the PC through the USB Cables.
  • Now, go to ADB folder and press and hold the Shift & Right– along with clicking on anywhere on the empty screen inside the ADB Folder.
  • Then click on the Open Command Window Here option.
If you are using Windows 10, you will see PowerShell in place of the Command Window.

Root OnePlus 6T & Install TWRP Recovery, Unlock Bootloader

  • After you have connected your device to the PC, enter a few commands as given below to unlock your device.
  • Enter the below command to reboot into fastboot mode.
 adb reboot bootloader 

Root OnePlus 6T & Install TWRP Recovery, Unlock Bootloader

  • When in fastboot mode, enter the command below to unlock the bootloader.
 fastboot oem unlock 

 oem unlock on OnePlus 6T

And you are done here! OnePlus 6T will be now unlocked.

How to Unlock Bootloader on T-Mobile OnePlus 6T?

In case your OnePlus 6T was bought from the T-Mobile, then you have to pay for all the price of the phone and you should have used it on T-Mobile’s Network for 50 days. After this time period you can unlock the bootloader on the device by the method as below:

Step 1: Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking

  • To unlock the bootloader, you will have to first enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.
  • For that, go to Settings> About Phone> Tap on Build Number for 7-8 Times. You will see a developer option on your screen.
  • In Developer Options> Enable USB Debugging. And then OEM Unlocking.

enable oem unlocking

Step 2: Find OnePlus 6T IMEI Number

  • By dialing *#06# on the dialer pad of your device.
  • After clicking the above number, tap on the Call Button, and then the IMEI number will show up on the screen of your device. Note this number since it will be required in the T-Mobile form.

Step 3: Get the Unlock Token

  • You will need a PC to carry out the steps further. Download and Install ADB Tool on your PC.
  • When you install it on your PC, a folder named ADB will be created in Local Disk C.
  • Then connect the OnePlus 6T to the PC with the help of USB Cables.
  • Now go to ADB Folder and Pres and hold the Shift & Right– along with clicking on anywhere on the empty screen inside the ADB Folder.
  • Then click on the Open Command Window Here option.
If you are using Windows 10, you will see PowerShell in place of the Command Window.

Root OnePlus 6T & Install TWRP Recovery, Unlock Bootloader

  • After you have connected your device to the PC, enter a few commands as given below to unlock your device.
  • Enter the below command to reboot into fastboot mode.
 adb reboot bootloader 

Root OnePlus 6T & Install TWRP Recovery, Unlock Bootloader

  • When in fastboot mode, enter the command below to get the unlock token.
 fastboot oem get_unlock_code 

Unlock Token for OnePlus 6T

  • Now note this unlock code as you will need it at the time of filling T-Mobile’s form.

Step 4: Fill the Online Form and get your token

  • Enter the IMEI Number and Unlock Token in the form so as to get your unlock token.
  • You will receive a flashable unlock token within a time span of 2 weeks or more.
  • Enter the command given below to flash the unlock token.
 unlock_token.bin 

Unlock Token for OnePlus 6T

Step 5: Unlock bootloader on T-Mobile OnePlus 6T

  • Connect your device to the Computer.
  • Enter the below command to unlock the bootloader of the T-Mobile OnePlus 6T.
 fastboot oem unlock 

oem unlock on OnePlus 6T

And you are done here! OnePlus 6T will be now unlocked.

How to Root OnePlus 6T?

Follow the given 3 steps to flash Magisk to root OnePlus 6T using ADB Sideload. For this, firstly, you will have to download latest Magisk zip.

  • Connect your device to the PC.
  • Enter the command given below.

adb sideload magisk-v18.0.zip

  • Finally, reboot into your device’s system.

And that is all! You have successfully rooted the OnePlus 6T. In case you are willing to check if it is rooted or not, you can use Root Checker.

How to Install TWRP Recovery?

Flashing Custom Recovery on OnePlus 6T is quite a complicated process. Such because there is an A/B Partition system. You will be required to download the latest blu_spark TWRP Recovery img and TWRP Recovery zip for OnePlus 6T.

In case you are using this guide after a few months, do note that the latest of TWRP img, TWRP zip and magisk zip may be available. All you will have to do is change fastboot command to include the name of the latest file you just downloaded.

  • Reboot into bootloader on your phone. Follow the steps given above.
  • Type the command given below to flash blu_spark TWRP img.
 fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-x_blu_spark_v9.86_op6.img 
  • When it is flashed, it will boot up into TWRP Recovery. Then, go to Advanced>> ADB Sideload.
  • Enter the command:
 adb sideload twrp-3.2.3-x_blu_spark_v9.86_op6.img 
  • Now reboot to recovery. For this, Go to Reboot>> Recovery.

And that is it. You have successfully installed TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 6T.

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