This article provides instructions on how to request developer mode on your rabbit r1, how to unlock the bootloader, and how to return your rabbit r1 back to stock rabbitOS. The instructions in this article are provided to help you, however rabbit support will not provide assistance with unlocking the bootloader or flashing any image on your r1.
Visit the developers & modding section on the rabbit community forum to talk with other customers about modding rabbit r1.
Warning: Putting your r1 in developer mode and receiving the ability to unlock the bootloader on your rabbit r1 will permanently void the warranty. Read the limited warranty & return policy for more information.
How to request developer mode for your rabbit r1
Before you can unlock the bootloader on your rabbit r1, you must first contact rabbit customer support and request your rabbit r1 be put in developer mode.
Warning: Putting your rabbit r1 in developer mode will allow you to modify your r1 and will permanently void the warranty.
- Go to rabbit.tech/contact-us
- Enter your name and email address
- Select developer mode for the reason
- Provide the IMEI of your rabbit r1 and the email used for your rabbithole account
- Include the following message with your request: I acknowledge that the warranty on my rabbit r1 is permanently void once it is put in developer mode.
- Click submit
Someone from the rabbit support team will review your request and then put your r1 in developer mode.
Tip: You can find the IMEI of your r1 on the about screen in the settings menu.
How to unlock the bootloader on your rabbit r1
After rabbit customer support has put your r1 in developer mode, use the following steps to unlock the bootloader.
- Make sure your r1 is powered on and connected to the internet
- Log in to your rabbithole account
- Open the settings page
- Find device modification in the developer section and click unlock
- You can now use a tool like the Rabbit R1 Flash Tool to put your r1 in fastboot mode
- Once your r1 is in fastboot mode, you can unlock the bootloader
Note: rabbit support will not assist you in unlocking the bootloader on your r1.
How to flash a new image to your rabbit r1
rabbit does not provide any recommendations or support for third-party ROMs, however you can chat with other customers in the developers & modding section on the rabbit community forum.
How to flash your rabbit r1 back to rabbitOS
You can return your rabbit r1 back to rabbitOS at any time. Follow the instructions on the Rabbit R1 Flash Tool page to revert your r1 back to the stock operating system.
Note: rabbit support will not assist you in flashing your r1 back to rabbitOS.
Common questions about modding rabbit r1
Find answers to common questions about modding rabbit r1 in the sections below.
Where can I find rabbitOS firmware releases?
rabbitOS firmware releases are available on the rabbit-hmi-oss/firmware project on GitHub.
Where can I find the kernel source for rabbitOS?
In compliance with GPLv3, the Linux Kernel source used in rabbitOS is publicly available and opensource on the rabbit-hmi-oss GitHub page.