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[TUTO] Unlock Bootloader Acer Liquid S2 / S520

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Code:

#include
/*
 * Your warranty is now void.
 *
 * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
 * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
 * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
 * before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
 * you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
 */


Credits
Unlock hack by Vache
Unlock method based on zelea2 unlock work for Acer S500

Requirement
  • USB Drivers for S520 installed on your PC
  • The device must have debug mode activated

Package :

S520_Unlock_BL.zip

Install
  • Unzip the package on your computer
  • Plug your device (with USB debug activated)

Bootloader check for unlock
We will check the version of your bootloader, verify if it is compatible with this Unlock method
  • Reboot in Fastboot mode with
    Code:

    adb reboot bootloader
  • Start the custom boot for unlock check
    Code:

    fastboot -i 0x0502 boot S520-check.img

On the screen you should have :
Code:

'printf' found at address [xxxx]
'write_aboot' found at address [xxxx]

Unlocked : 0
Tempered : 0

Your phone appears to be ready to be unlocked

Done


There must be an hexadecimal address found for the 'aboot' function and the message saying "it's ok" :)
If not, your bootloader is different and the unlock method will not work.


Reboot your phone by pressing Power for 10s

Unlock
Here we go for the real Unlock !
  • Reboot in Fastboot mode with
    Code:

    adb reboot bootloader
  • Start the custom boot for unlock
    Code:

    fastboot -i 0x0502 boot S520-unlock.img

The screen should write the message "Done" ;)

Reboot your phone by pressing Power for 10s

Your S520 has now an unlocked Bootloader !

Unlock Check
  • Reboot in Fastboot mode with
    Code:

    adb reboot bootloader
  • And type
    Code:

    fastboot oem device-infos

You should have :
Quote:

(bootloader) Device tampered: false
(bootloader) Device unlocked: true
(bootloader) Device RF type is LTE
(bootloader) Device SKU is EU
OKAY [ 0.024s]
finished. total time: 0.024s

Enjoy !

Tested ok on build 1.114.00_EMEA_GEN1L et 1.118.00_EMEA_GEN1L

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