How to Unlock Bootloader Galaxy Nexus [GSM/Verizon/Sprint] [Window]

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Unlocking your bootloader is the first step to root your phone or to install ClockworkMod Recovery on your phone. Why would you want to root your phone? So you can unlock/overclock, backup app data, acces super important system files, and much more! Why would I want to install ClockworkMod recovery? To flash custom roms, theme, tweaks, and mods. 

When you unlock your bootloader it will void your warranty but if you ever need to send it back to the manufacture you can always just lock the bootloader again and the manufacture will never find out. 

How to Root Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean / Ice Cream Sandwich [Windows [GSM,Verizon,Sprint]: Here

How to Install ClockworkMod Recovery on Galaxy Nexus [GSM,Verizon,Sprint [Windows]: Here

You must have correct drivers installed! Click: Here if you need to install correct drivers! 

This will delete EVERYTHING on your phone!

1. Download and install Galaxy Nexus Toolkit here:
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Download Galaxy Nexus ToolKit v7.8.0.exe
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2. Go into Settings > About Phone and find your Android version and build number

3. Go onto the toolkit and match the correct Android version and build number with your phone. Then select the number and press enter

4. Select Unlock / Re-Lock Bootloader

5. Select Unlock Bootloader

6. Toolkit will say "Waiting for Device" Enter into bootloader mode (Power off device then hold down volume up, volume down, and power button all at the same time until you feel a vibration)

7. On your phone screen you will see a "Yes" and "No" option. Use volume up button to go up and power button to select "Yes" (It say's it may void warranty, don't worry you can alway lock the bootloader if you need to send it back to manufacture)

8. Reboot phone and you bootloader is unlocked!
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