Why do you need to enable OEM unlocking

To flash a custom ROM like LineageOS or /e/OS you need to unlock the bootloader of your device.
This requires that you as owner of the device should:

  • Grant permission to unlock the bootloader

On Fairphone devices, an unlock code is also required to perform this action.
Follow below steps to enable OEM unlocking toggle in Developer Options.

Enable Developer Options

Settings » About Phone » Build Number or Version » Tap seven times

Enable OEM unlocking in Developer Options

  1. Boot device
  2. Connect to WiFi
  3. Get unlock code from fairphone through this link
  4. Go to Deveoper Options page through Settings » System » Developer options
  5. From Developer Options, enable OEM unlocking toggle
    • Enter unlock code from step 3 in Input verify code popup window and tap on ENABLE
  6. Confirm visually that OEM unlocking toggle is enabled