After confirmation, the phone will wipe all data and reboot. This takes 5–10 minutes. Once booted, skip setup and re-enable USB debugging.

Unlike older Nokia phones that required an official unlock code (which HMD stopped providing), the Nokia 5.3 can be unlocked using a paid service or an unofficial exploit. Below is the most reliable method as of .

Popular ROMs for Nokia 5.3 (as of 2025):