LG G6 Bootloader Unlock: Got your hands on a brand new LG G6 and can’t wait to start tinkering with it. In this tutorial, we are going to teach you how to unlock the bootloader on your LG G6.

How to : LG G6 Bootloader Unlock
Warning (Unlock Bootloader LG G6)
We are not responsible for any bricked devices. You are doing this at your own risk.
Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your data so make sure you backup your data.
Pre-Requisites (LG Bootloader Unlock)
LG G6 with model number H870 (aka European variant)
Download and Install LG drivers for Windows (Mac and Linux users need no drivers)
Make sure your LG G6 is charged 70-80 percent.
Step 1 – Enable USB debugging and OEM Unlock
Go to Settings -> About Phone -> Software Info and tap on build number 7-8 times. You will see a message “You are now a developer”. At this point head back to Settings and you will see an option called Developer Options.
Once in developer options, enable USB Debugging and OEM unlock.
Step 2 – Note IMEI of your LG G6
Go to Settings -> About Phone -> Status -> IMEI Menu and note the IMEI number of your LG G6. You can also go to dialer and type in *#06#.
Step 3 – Setup ADB & Fastboot
Setup ADB and fastboot on your computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) by following the steps listed in the link below.
Step 4 – Boot into fastboot mode
Turn off your LG G6, then turn on LG G6 while keeping Volume Up pressed. Make sure no USB cable is attached as you might boot into download mode.
You can also boot into fastboot mode while the device is on:-
- Connect LG G6 to computer using usb cable.
- Open command prompt (for Windows) or Terminal (for Mac and Linux).
- Navigate to platform-tools folder and issue below command.
Windows
adb reboot bootloader
Mac or Linux
./adb reboot bootloader
Step 4 – Get Device ID
Once in fastboot mode issue the below command to get the unique device id for your LG G6.
Windows
fastboot oem device-id
Mac or Linux
./fastboot oem device-id
You will get a few lines of code.
Combine the two lines with the code into a single line, and remove the word bootloader (example below).
CD58B679A38D6B613ED518F37A05E013F93190BD558261DBBC 5584E8EF8789B1
Step 5 – Get unlock.bin from LG Developer website
Head over to the LG developer website and generate the unlock.bin file, hit the link below, and click on the “Start Unlocking the bootloader” link at the bottom of the page. You may need to sign up.
Enter your name, email address, and details of your LG G6 on the below screen. Once done click on confirm. Please note unlock.bin will be emailed to the address mentioned.
Download the unlock.bin you received in your e-mail, and place it in the platform-tools folder.
Step 6 – LG G6 Bootloader Unlock
Enter the below command to unlock the bootloader.
Windows
fastboot flash unlock unlock.bin
Mac or Linux
./fastboot flash unlock unlock.bin
That’s it peeps, you have now unlocked the bootloader on your LG G6.
Also read: How to Install TWRP Recovery and Root LG G6
Check LG G6 bootloader unlock
To check if LG G6 bootloader unlocks were successful or not issue the below command.
Windows
fastboot getvar all
Mac or Linux
./fastboot getvar all
At the bottom, you will see the bootloader unlocked as yes.
You can now reboot your LG G6 back into Android by issuing the below command.
Windows
fastboot reboot
Mac or Linux
./fastboot reboot