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Nokia 7.2 has unlockable bootloader (Update: Not for long, ‘fix’ incoming)
Jun 28, 2025
Update, July 07, 2025 (10:15 AM ET):It turns out the Nokia 7.2 bootloader is definitely unlockable, as is the bootloader of the Nokia 6.2. However, HMD Global is pushing out a “fix” for this “problem” which it claims was an “inadvertent miss” in its quality control.
Check out the full statement below, obtained byNokiamob.net(viaXDA Developers):
If you already unlocked your Nokia 7.2 bootloader, you’re in quite the predicament now. If you accept this future OTA update, there’s a possibility it could brick your phone. Therefore, you’ll need to either stick with your current version of Android and simply not update the software or only update it through unofficial channels.
If you’re still interested in unlocking the bootloader on yourNokia 7.2or 6.2, do it quickly, as this OTA update could roll out any day now.
Original article, June 03, 2025 (02:00 PM ET):HMD Global’s revival of the Nokia brand has goneexceptionally well so far. However, the custom ROM community has been miffed by how no new Nokia devices have unlockable bootloaders. It appears that’s not the case anymore, though, as theNokia 7.2bootloader has allegedly been unlocked.
According toTechmesto, not only is the Nokia 7.2 bootloader unlockable but it’s incredibly easy to unlock by following the usual steps: turning on developer options, enabling OEM bootloader unlocking, and then using ADB and fastboot to push the usual unlocking commands.
Allegedly, you don’t even need an unlock code to finish off the process.
As proof,Techmestoposted the below image which appears to be a Nokia 7.2 with an unlocked bootloader:
With an unlocked bootloader, Android developers can createcustom ROMsfor devices, such as the popularLineage OS. Since all other HMD Global devices with the Nokia brand name come with fully-locked bootloaders and no option to unlock them, the custom ROM community mostly ignores Nokia devices.
It’s possible the Nokia 7.2 represents a turnaround of sorts for HMD Global. Or, it’s also possible that this is all a mistake and HMD will soon push an update to lock the Nokia 7.2 bootloader to match all its other devices.
Either way, if you have a Nokia 7.2 at the moment it is likely unlockable followingthe steps here. If you unlock it now it will stay unlocked, even if HMD pushes out a patch in the future.
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