How to Unlock the Bootloader on a Nokia 8 (Step-by-Step Guide)

Initial Setup and Information Gathering

• 💡 Check your Nokia 8's model and serial number in Settings → About phone → Model and hardware.
• 📝 Write down the model and serial number accurately, as they are case-sensitive and crucial for the unlock process.
• 💻 Prepare your computer by opening a notepad to store this information.

Software and Driver Installation

• 🌐 Download necessary software from hardreset.info: Nokia HMD smartphone drivers and miniADB and fastboot.
• 📂 Extract all downloaded files using an extraction tool.
• 🖱️ Install Nokia HMD drivers by running the driver executable.
• 🛠️ Install fastboot drivers by running the three provided files to ensure compatibility with Windows and Nokia phones.

Bootloader Unlock Process

• 🔗 Visit the HMD/Nokia unlock service site (hikari calyx .com) and confirm your phone's model is listed.
• 📧 Submit your email address and serial number on the service site, agree to terms, and complete verification.
• 📦 Download the unlock package provided by the service, extract it, and move the folder to your C:\ drive, renaming it for simplicity (e.g., 'Nokia').
• 🔌 Connect your phone to the computer after shutting it down. To enter download/fastboot mode, press and hold the power and volume down buttons while plugging in the USB cable.
• ⌨️ Run the unlock tool from the C:\ folder and confirm the unlock process by typing 'Y' on your keyboard when prompted.
• 🔄 Confirm the unlock on your phone by selecting 'Unlock bootloader' using volume keys and confirming with the power button, then press 'Y' on the computer to finalize.

Verification and Final Steps

• ✅ Reboot your phone and set it up, skipping initial configurations like Wi-Fi for speed.
• ⚙️ Verify OEM unlocking by going to Settings → System → About phone, tapping the build number seven times to enable Developer options, then navigating to System → Developer options to confirm 'Bootloader is already unlocked'.