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How to Unlock Bootloader on Infinix Smart 8 Pro

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Infinix Smart 8 Pro

Infinix Smart 8 Pro

OS: Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13
Screen: 6.6 inches, 104.6 cm2
Resolution: 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
Battery: 5000 mAh
Storage: 64GB
Chipset: Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
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Steps
  1. Step 1: Backup All Personal Data & Charge Phone

    Unlocking the bootloader will trigger a full factory data reset, erasing all personal files, photos, contacts, and installed apps.
    Ensure you backup all important files to cloud storage or a computer.
    Make sure your Infinix Smart 8 Pro battery is charged to at least 60% before continuing.

  2. Step 2: Enable Developer Options, OEM Unlocking & USB Debugging

    1. Open 'Settings' on your Infinix Smart 8 Pro.
    2. Tap 'My Phone' and scroll down to 'Build Number'.
    3. Tap on 'Build Number' 7 times continuously until you see 'You are now a developer!'.
    4. Return to 'Settings' > 'System' > 'Developer Options'.
    5. Toggle ON both 'OEM Unlocking' and 'USB Debugging'.

  3. Step 3: Install MediaTek USB Drivers on PC

    Download and install MediaTek MTK USB VCOM / Android Bootloader Interface drivers on your Windows PC to ensure stable communication with the device in Fastboot Mode.

  4. Step 4: Boot Infinix Smart 8 Pro into Fastboot Mode

    Method 1 (Hardware Keys):
    1. Power off your phone completely.
    2. Press and hold Volume Down + Power button together until the Fastboot logo appears on the screen.

    Method 2 (ADB Command):
    Connect phone to PC with USB Debugging enabled and execute:

    adb reboot bootloader
  5. Step 5: Verify Fastboot Connection on PC

    Open Command Prompt or PowerShell inside the extracted 'platform-tools' directory on your computer and verify the connection:

    fastboot devices
  6. Step 6: Execute Bootloader Unlock Command

    Send the flashing unlock command to your Infinix Smart 8 Pro:

    fastboot flashing unlock
  7. Step 7: Confirm Unlock on Device Screen

    Look at your Infinix Smart 8 Pro display.
    1. A warning confirmation screen will appear.
    2. Press the Volume Up button to confirm and proceed with bootloader unlock.
    3. The device will format userdata and unlock the bootloader.

  8. Step 8: Reboot Phone into Android System

    Once the unlock process completes, reboot your Infinix device into the system:
    Note: The initial boot after data wipe may take 5 to 10 minutes.

    fastboot reboot