How to Unlock Pixel 7a Bootloader and Prepare it For Rooting

 The Pixel 7a is finally available to everyone, and it's an excellent phone for $499. With how you're getting Android goodies at an affordable price, it's conceivable that many people would want to go ahead and unlock the Pixel 7a's bootloader, and in this guide we'll walk you through how you can do just that. .

The good news about unlocking the Pixel 7a bootloader is that the way to do it is very easy and all you need to do is have ADB setup and you're good to go. If you have basic knowledge of Android, you will be able to unlock the bootloader in no time, so let's not waste time and take a look, shall we?

Easily unlock your Pixel 7a bootloader and customize your phone in any way you want

The best thing about the unlocking process is that Google has become much friendlier to third-party developers. This means you don't have to go through a long and difficult process to go ahead and unlock the bootloader on the Pixel 7a, and we're going to walk you through how to do it.

Note: Unlocking the bootloader of any device will wipe the device completely, so it's better to make a backup before unlocking the bootloader.

Step 1: On your Pixel 7a, go to Settings > About phone and tap the build number 7 to 8 times.

Step 2: Go back to the main Settings page and tap on System.

Step 3: Now scroll down to Developer Options.

Step 4: Once there, locate the OEM unlock switch and turn it on. You may be asked to enter a password or PIN.

Step 5: If you don't have ADB and Fastboot setup, I suggest you set them up by going here.

Step 6: Now turn off your Pixel 7a and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons together. This will turn on the phone and boot into the bootloader menu.

Step 7: Connect your Pixel 7a to your computer using a USB cable.

Step 8: Enter the following command fastboot flashing unlock. This will show you on the screen that the bootloader unlocking process will start. Use volume buttons to scroll and power button to accept it.

Once the process is complete, your phone will reset and you will have to go ahead and set up your phone again, but that's about it.