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Unlocking bootloader on Realme GT7 Pro Racing Edition

Getting permission to unlock bootloader

Important

This step only applies to Chinese Realme devices purchased with China Stock ROM pre-installed.

Warning

The bootloader unlock process must be performed on the shipped Realme UI version (the original factory ROM). If your device is not running the shipped Realme UI version, you will need to downgrade before proceeding. Refer to the official downgrade guide.

Unlike global devices, Chinese devices can be unlocked using the standard "Deep Testing" method.

As of Q4-2024, the following restrictions apply to the unlock process:

  • For the GT series, 300 bootloader unlock slots will be released one month after the launch event. Starting the following month until maintenance ends, 200 slots will be released at midnight on the 1st of each month Chinese Standard Time (GMT+8).

  • For other series, 200 slots will be released for the first time one month after the launch event. Starting the following month until maintenance ends, 200 slots will be released at midnight on the 1st of each month Chinese Standard Time (GMT+8).

Please note that once you have been granted unlock access, you must follow the instructions below and unlock your device within 7 days. Each application is valid for a single device only and cannot be transferred to any other device. If your application is declined for any reason, you can resubmit until it is accepted.

Unlocking the bootloader

Note

The steps below only need to be done once per device

Warning

Unlocking the bootloader will erase all data on your device! Before proceeding, ensure the data you would like to retain is backed up to your PC and/or your Google account, or equivalent. Please note that OEM backup solutions like Samsung and Motorola backup may not be accessible from LineageOS once installed.

  • Create a HeyTap account on HeyTap's website.
  • Enable Developer Options by pressing the "Build Number" option at least 7 times, in the "Settings" app within the "About" menu
  • From within the Developer options menu, enable "OEM unlock".
  • Download the bootloader unlock app from here (mirror), extract the zip file, and then run:
adb -d install DeepTesting-encrypt-realme-09051708.apk
  • Open the app and sign in with your HeyTap account.
  • Tap Start Application, carefully read the disclaimer, and check the box to agree.
  • Tap Submit Application and return to the application screen. You can use Query Review Status to check if your application has been approved.
  • Once approved, tap Start Deep Testing. Your device will reboot into fastboot mode.
  • Once the device is in fastboot mode, verify your PC finds it by typing:
fastboot devices

Note

If you don't get any output or an error:

  • on Windows: make sure the device appears in the device manager without a triangle. Try other drivers until the command above works!
  • on Linux or macOS: If you see no permissions fastboot try running fastboot as root. When the output is empty, check your USB cable and port!
  • Now type the following command to unlock the bootloader:
fastboot flashing unlock

Note

At this point, the device may display on-screen prompts which will require interaction to continue the process of unlocking the bootloader. Please take whatever actions the device asks you to in order to proceed.

  • If the device doesn't automatically reboot, reboot it. It should now be unlocked.
  • Since the device resets completely, you will need to re-enable USB debugging to continue.