How To Unlock And Factory Reset Your Oneplus 7T Pro For A Higher Resale Price

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When planning to sell your Oneplus 7T Pro, unlocking and performing a factory reset can significantly increase its resale value. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help you unlock your device and reset it to its original settings, ensuring your data is secure and the device is ready for its new owner.

Preparing Your Device

Before starting the unlocking and reset process, ensure your device is charged to at least 50%. Backup all important data, including photos, contacts, and app data, as the reset will erase everything.

Unlocking the Bootloader

Unlocking the bootloader is necessary to perform a factory reset and install custom firmware if desired. Follow these steps:

  • Enable Developer Options: Go to Settings > About Phone and tap Build Number seven times until you see a message confirming Developer Options are enabled.
  • Activate OEM Unlocking: Navigate to Settings > System > Developer Options. Find OEM unlocking and toggle it on.
  • Enable USB Debugging: In the same Developer Options menu, turn on USB debugging.
  • Connect your device to a computer via USB cable.
  • Download and install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your computer.
  • Open a command prompt or terminal window in the folder containing ADB tools.
  • Verify device connection: Type adb devices and press Enter. Your device should be listed.
  • Reboot into fastboot mode: Type adb reboot bootloader.
  • Unlock the bootloader: Type fastboot oem unlock and confirm on your device when prompted.

Note: Unlocking the bootloader will erase all data on your device. Proceed only if you have backed up everything important.

Performing a Factory Reset

After unlocking, you can now perform a factory reset to wipe all data and restore the device to its original state. Follow these steps:

  • Turn off your Oneplus 7T Pro.
  • Boot into recovery mode: Press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously until the Oneplus logo appears.
  • Use the volume buttons to navigate to Wipe data/Factory reset and select it using the power button.
  • Confirm the reset when prompted.
  • Once the reset completes, select Reboot system now.

The device will restart, now in a clean state ready for resale. Ensure the device is disconnected from your computer and any accounts are removed.

Final Tips for Resale

To maximize your resale price, consider:

  • Cleaning the device physically to remove fingerprints and dirt.
  • Providing original accessories and packaging if available.
  • Resetting any linked accounts, such as Google or OnePlus accounts.
  • Listing the device with accurate condition details and specifications.

Following these steps ensures your Oneplus 7T Pro is securely prepared for its new owner, potentially increasing its resale value and making the process smoother for both parties.