Weâ ll use ADB commands to reboot into fastboot mode and verify the bootloader status. Fastboot is a bootloader mode in Android that lets you check the bootloader state, among other things.

The picture above was taken by Alexei Watson who states that the new stock recovery in Android L has a few new features. You can now Reboot to Bootloader, and Power down.

adb reboot bootloader Both devices provide touch-enabled bootloaders. The LG G Watch places three on-screen buttons across the bottom.

Unlocking the Pixel 3 bootloader With your phone’s settings correctly configured and the USB mode set for File Transfer, it’s time to unlock the bootloader.

As long as your device is bootloader unlocked, that should still work. A device with a locked bootloader will (probably) fail the hash check and won't boot normally.

If you want to unlock your phone’s bootloader, then you’re in great luck–we have a step-by-step guide on how to unlock the Galaxy Nexus’ bootloader.

You boot into recovery mode, and then you can troubleshoot your problems. Most people never need to use it, but there are situations in which it can bring a malfunctioning Android device back to life.

Or if Android or Linux are already installed on internal storage, Linuxium Bootloader gives you the option to boot or remove that operating system or save it to a microSD card.