Nexus Unlock

Make sure that all your files are backed up before proceeding; this section wipes your phone!

Unlocking the Bootloader

(replace with USB Debugging Template)

Turn on USB Debugging Settings/Developer Options/USB Debugging if it isn't already enabled.

If you do NOT see Developer Options in Settings, go to Settings/About Phone, scroll down to the bottom, and tap on the Build Number section 7 times. A pop-up should show telling you that you are "now a developer."

Connect your phone to the computer via USB
Check the ADB connection status with this command: If a serial number is displayed, the connection is successful

adb devices

Go to the platform-tools folder in a command line.
Reboot to the bootloader. You will see a large Start button with a large Android.

adb reboot bootloader
Unlock your device with this command (run as root with Mac/Linux). Your device will take a long time to restart; this is normal, don't panic.

fastboot oem unlock

{{Note|If a FAILED message pops up like in the picture, just ignore it. Everything works just fine}}

You will have to accept and erase all the user data on the device. Use the {{Key|Volume Up/Down}} keys to choose yes or no, and the {{Key|Power}} button to select. Then press {{Key|Power}} a second time to reboot.

PROTIP: Keep the command line open; we'll need it again soon.

Introduction - A quick intro to the rationale and ideals of this guide, and modding in general.
Essential Maker Skills - Essential Skills that every maker should have.
Archivist Tools - All the tools an internet archivist needs under their belt.

Android Development Codex - All kinds of Android smartphones.
Business Class Laptops - Computers that last: The ThinkPad, the HP EliteBook, the Dell Precision/Latitude.
EBook Readers - A good eInk screen remains the best way to read literature comfortably.
Game Consoles - Homebrew development scenes have made it possible to unlock the full power of your game console's computer chip.
Graphing Calculators - This is the last vestige of the age of 80's Home Computers; where programs were simple and graphics were minimal.
Home Server - Why buy cloud storage when you can build your own cloud? For media streaming, torrenting, and VPN access (to bypass blocked internet).
Routers - Amazingly, your ordinary router probably runs Linux on it's little embedded CPU.
Authentication Wallets - Manage your plethora of accounts, passwords, and RSA public keys using a GPG-encrypted wallet.
LEGO Mindstorms - The easiest way to build functional robots and machines; using good ol' LEGO and Technic bricks.
Vintage Computers - Amiga, Apple ][, and all the other random home computers that defined the 1980s.

Genetic Programming - Programs that mutate and evolve by themselves, like Genes. It's a very difficult concept to grasp, but a very powerful method that transcends math or algorithms.

General Guidelines - The ideals that you should uphold while working with and editing this guide.
Device Guide Templates - Templates and general guidelines for creating customized guides for a device.
Linux - Run a full desktop OS on your little mobile device; research is being made to make it comfortable to use in the mobile space.

Glossary - Contains all the crazy acronyms and word soup that you'll need to wade through when using this guide.