Just got the Atrix HD as a replacement to a warrantied Atrix 4G. I know the 4g needed a special unlocker based on the carrier. I did a search but couldn't find anything, so my question is.. does the generic how-to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226527 work for the Bell HD?
Also, I am running 4.1.2 JB update, does that change anything?
Thanks.
I'm not 100% sure, but I would download Myth Tools and give Motopocalypse a try (the unlocking tool). It is an easy, pretty much one-click tool. Just make sure you have correct ADB and Fastboot drivers installed.
Download Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2262726
I could be wrong, but I'm sure if it won't work the worst you'll get is an error message of some sort in the command prompt when you run the tool. If trying to use a different carrier's Bootloader unlock warranted a brick on the Atrix 4G, then I would tread carefully and probably look for more information.
It doesn't matter the provider the exploit will work regardless.
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deeje00 said:
It doesn't matter the provider the exploit will work regardless.
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+1. I used these tools on my bell ahd without a problem.
Thanks Guys,
Will give this a try tonight. As I say I just didn't want to risk messing it up, I'm familliar with unlocking, flashing, cwm, etc.. as I had the 4G unlocked a week after I got it 2 and a half years ago, but obviously I am not a master of the phone.
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OK guys so I just got my OG Droid in the mail the other day. I rooted it with SOC, installed my ROM Manager Premium,installed CWM Recovery, did a factory data reset,then installed the newest CyanogenMod 7.1. I have been searching the threads and doing homework and I know the Motorola Milestone bootloader is still locked but is the Droid bootloader still locked? I just wanted to ask the question since I could not find a specific thread about this(hence me starting a new one). Can the Droid bootloader be unlocked? I'm also looking to update my radio and PRL. I have the newest SDK, I have QPST, QXDM, and CDMA Workshop on my computer so I know how to change the PRL already but would like some more insight into this from somebody more experienced with the OG Droid than myself. Any help from anybody is GREATLY appreciated! I may have posted in a wrong place but I could not find a specific thread about the "Droid Bootlader" Thanks in advance!
Yes, the bootloader is unlocked. We wouldn't have proper CyanogenMod support if it wasn't. What do you specifically need to know about flashing?
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You can flash a different ROM without the bootloader being unlocked just to let you know but if you have any info on how to unlock the bootloader for S-OFF I would greatly appreciate it!
This might be what you're looking for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259403
T-Mode, AKA "Diagnostic Mode" for flashing the radio - hold T while powering on your Droid.
I don't claim to be an expert, or even knowledgeable - this just looked obvious to me.
gTan64 said:
This might be what you're looking for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259403
T-Mode, AKA "Diagnostic Mode" for flashing the radio - hold T while powering on your Droid.
I don't claim to be an expert, or even knowledgeable - this just looked obvious to me.
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I have read that thread and I do appreciate your help but I'm looking for how to unlock the bootloader for S-OFF. I had S-OFF on my older Sprint HTC Hero200. Once again,help from anybody is greatly appreciated!
gTan64 said:
This might be what you're looking for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259403
T-Mode, AKA "Diagnostic Mode" for flashing the radio - hold T while powering on your Droid.
I don't claim to be an expert, or even knowledgeable - this just looked obvious to me.
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Hey, I wrote that! Haha.
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D1 does not have unlocked bootloader
So I've been searching literally all day on how to unlock a Droid1 bootloader and have come to find out that the Droid1 bootloader is locked just as well along with the rest of the Droids in the Droid Line. This is very unfortunate but hopefully Motorola will unlock their bootloader's pretty soon and the rest of the information will take place in this thread.
Here is what I do know:
To access bootloader on Droid1: Hold D-Pad Up while you press the power button.
My bootloader version is 2C.7C
Thanks for help from anybody who participated in this!
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So I've been searching literally all day on how to unlock a Droid1 bootloader and have come to find out that the Droid1 bootloader is locked just as well along with the rest of the Droids in the Droid Line. This is very unfortunate but hopefully Motorola will unlock their bootloader's pretty soon and the rest of the information will take place in this thread.
Here is what I do know:
To access bootloader on Droid1: Hold D-Pad Up while you press the power button.
My bootloader version is 2C.7C
Thanks for help from anybody who participated in this!
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The bootloader for the D1 has never been locked.....doy.
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+1 when i read this i was like what the bootloader has never ben locked for the d1 i think it was the last phone that motorola made that had an unlocked one
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+1 when i read this i was like what the bootloader has never ben locked for the d1 i think it was the last phone that motorola made that had an unlocked one
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When the D1 came out it was meant to be a direct competitor to the iphone of the time. One of its biggest selling points was it's "hackability"...but I do believe it's one of the only, if not the only phone in the "Droid" lineup that has come with a unlocked bootloader stock...some others have been unlocked rather quickly and some not at all.
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Just randomly checking out this section and came across this thread. The Droid Charge also has an unlocked bootloader. Those are probably the only two phones in the Droid line to be unlocked. However, the LG Revolution also is unlocked.
As far as S-On/Off, I've only seen that on HTC phones. I'm no expert, so don't quote me on that.
no the first droid incredbile is unlocked too but the droid one was probably the last phone that motorola made that was unlocked
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no the first droid incredbile is unlocked too but the droid one was probably the last phone that motorola made that was unlocked
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Motorola would sell alot more phones if they had left their bootloader unlocked and an option to turn blur on/off , xoom bootloader was unlocked im pretty sure but xoom 2 will probably have a locked bootloader and honeyblur
i think motorola and google should be the only ones to make an android phone... if any other maker wants an android phone then they have to use asop and have stick update polices and that each device gets upgraded for atleast 2 or three years to the newest asop code base.
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i think motorola and google should be the only ones to make an android phone... if any other maker wants an android phone then they have to use asop and have stick update polices and that each device gets upgraded for atleast 2 or three years to the newest asop code base.
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That would be like having 5 Nexus phones a month.
I don't think all the manufacturers should ship with AOSP, but they should make it easy for people to put AOSP on it, as some people like Sense/Touchwiz etc, while some people don't.
And of course, they should definitely make AOSP updates available.
(Why would you want Motorola?! They've locked most of their bootloaders and haven't provided an option to unlock them.)
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So I've been searching literally all day on how to unlock a Droid1 bootloader and have come to find out that the Droid1 bootloader is locked just as well along with the rest of the Droids in the Droid Line. This is very unfortunate but hopefully Motorola will unlock their bootloader's pretty soon and the rest of the information will take place in this thread.
Here is what I do know:
To access bootloader on Droid1: Hold D-Pad Up while you press the power button.
My bootloader version is 2C.7C
Thanks for help from anybody who participated in this!
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S-ON and S-OFF is only for HTC Devices
I really HATE to have to post this and I will do so quite reluctantly....
I am certainly NOT a noob when it comes to Android, rooting, etc. But, the X is my first Moto android phone. I recently purchased mine via CTO with the AT&T Kitkat leak already installed. The person I bought it from claims there is NO WAY to gain root. He said he installed the leak via stock recovery.
The leak I'm running is 140.44.3.ghost_att.ATT.en.US.
Can anyone who's kind enough and well versed in Moto devices explain to me HOW I can how I can gain root on this leak and/or get Safestrap TWRP installed and if not, will I still be able to receive OTA updates being that the bootloader is locked and the stock recovery is intact? I just don't understand enough about Moto devices. I've searched and searched and can't really find the answers myself otherwise I wouldn't post here on XDA like the moron that I am.
I have a hard time accepting that I can't gain root despite not being able to unlock the bootloader. I realize that certain versions are only compatible with Safestrap (I hope I'm understanding that correctly) but, again I don't understand enough of how Moto's work. I've always had Samsung's or HTC's which are SUPER easy to use via ADB, etc.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
t3chn0s1s said:
I really HATE to have to post this and I will do so quite reluctantly....
I am certainly NOT a noob when it comes to Android, rooting, etc. But, the X is my first Moto android phone. I recently purchased mine via CTO with the AT&T Kitkat leak already installed. The person I bought it from claims there is NO WAY to gain root. He said he installed the leak via stock recovery.
The leak I'm running is 140.44.3.ghost_att.ATT.en.US.
Can anyone who's kind enough and well versed in Moto devices explain to me HOW I can how I can gain root on this leak and/or get Safestrap TWRP installed and if not, will I still be able to receive OTA updates being that the bootloader is locked and the stock recovery is intact? I just don't understand enough about Moto devices. I've searched and searched and can't really find the answers myself otherwise I wouldn't post here on XDA like the moron that I am.
I have a hard time accepting that I can't gain root despite not being able to unlock the bootloader. I realize that certain versions are only compatible with Safestrap (I hope I'm understanding that correctly) but, again I don't understand enough of how Moto's work. I've always had Samsung's or HTC's which are SUPER easy to use via ADB, etc.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Have you read this thread? It should give you a headstart if you haven't.
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Have you read this thread? It should give you a headstart if you haven't.
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Thanks Ragna... I haven't. I appreciate the help greatly. Moto's are so different from anything I'm used to and being that I am not starting out from a stock position makes it even more confusing.
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t3chn0s1s said:
Thanks Ragna... I haven't. I appreciate the help greatly. Moto's are so different from anything I'm used to and being that I am not starting out from a stock position makes it even more confusing.
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You might want to check out whether your phone is bootloader unlockable. I think you should be able to flash 4.4 on it completely soon, I would suggest holding out until then.
By the way, welcome to the Moto X camp.
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RagnaParadise said:
You might want to check out whether your phone is bootloader unlockable. I think you should be able to flash 4.4 on it completely soon, I would suggest holding out until then.
By the way, welcome to the Moto X camp.
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If he has an att moto x then it has a locked bootloader.
t3chn0s1s said:
Thanks Ragna... I haven't. I appreciate the help greatly. Moto's are so different from anything I'm used to and being that I am not starting out from a stock position makes it even more confusing.
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To get back to stock all you need to do is download the 4.2.2 stock firmware images and then use rsdlite to install them... Assuming you have adb anyway configured, it only takes a few minutes.
From there you can do a fresh install of the 4.4 ota or take the steps to get 4.4 ota with root.
AT&T Moto X rocking rooted 4.4
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If he has an att moto x then it has a locked bootloader.
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I wasn't certain because it was flashed over. I'm running on a Verizon ROM and frankly I wouldn't have known it was a Latin America version if I got it like that. So... Oh well. I suppose the probability that it is an AT&T version is much higher. In that case, OP's SOL for a bootloader unlock. Lol
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If he has an att moto x then it has a locked bootloader.
To get back to stock all you need to do is download the 4.2.2 stock firmware images and then use rsdlite to install them... Assuming you have adb anyway configured, it only takes a few minutes.
From there you can do a fresh install of the 4.4 ota or take the steps to get 4.4 ota with root.
AT&T Moto X rocking rooted 4.4
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I'm just reading your post now but, this is exactly what I did... I just used RDS Lite to return to stock 4.2.2 and then OTA'd to 4.4 and now I'm gonna use jcase's exploit to gain root. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE INFO GUYS!
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If he has an att moto x then it has a locked bootloader.
To get back to stock all you need to do is download the 4.2.2 stock firmware images and then use rsdlite to install them... Assuming you have adb anyway configured, it only takes a few minutes.
From there you can do a fresh install of the 4.4 ota or take the steps to get 4.4 ota with root.
AT&T Moto X rocking rooted 4.4
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You might want to check out whether your phone is bootloader unlockable. I think you should be able to flash 4.4 on it completely soon, I would suggest holding out until then.
By the way, welcome to the Moto X camp.
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Thanks Ragna. I appreciate the info and being the "welcome wagon", LOL. Yeah - I'm obviously on the AT&T version (not a Dev Edition) so my BL is unlockable which - is complete bulls**t. I don't get why Moto has to pull this crap or why AT&T gives a rats ass what we do with our phones.
I was able to root my Verizon on 4.4 Just take your time and read thoroughly.
It's sort of a rough set of instructions not for the faint of heart.
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I was able to root my Verizon on 4.4 Just take your time and read thoroughly.
It's sort of a rough set of instructions not for the faint of heart.
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Yea... So I've read. Telnet is SO old school... Was kinda surprised to see that as part of the process. I haven't yet taken the plunge but will probably eventually go for it. Just a little confused since I'm already on stock 4.4 so I'm not sure if I should start at step 1 or what. Oh well... I'll figure it out. Thanks for the suggestions.
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Did something happen?? I just switched over from my atrix hd it's been rooted and unlocked bootloader for over a year. Well my wife thought if I did the same to get atrix she could get more money out of it. Rooting and unlocking the bootloader on hers was one of the most time consuming unlock I've done. I had to use ubuntu and etc etc...wow did she get an update that made it so complicated from when i did mine??
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If she was on 4.1.x a few months ago, then yeah...
AFAIK The Ubuntu Root method wasn't so bad though. After one or two tries it goes through easy.
The bootloader unlock was rather easy as well.
At least you managed to root & unlock it so it all worked out right? ?
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Shinryu-chan said:
If she was on 4.1.x a few months ago, then yeah...
AFAIK The Ubuntu Root method wasn't so bad though. After one or two tries it goes through easy.
The bootloader unlock was rather easy as well.
At least you managed to root & unlock it so it all worked out right? ?
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Wasn't there a one-click root method added sometime after?
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Wasn't there a one-click root method added sometime after?
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Quit quoting me already!
Don't you have anything better to do?
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@needleyepoke Myth Tools, which uses motopocalypse to unlock the bootloader and motochopper to root. Takes about a minute each. Or you can download each tool seperately
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Is there a newer method for unlocking your bootloader? for system version 98.4.20? Because motoapacolypse will not unlock my bootloader and several pages claim it still works. I need a method compaitble with windows 7 and complete instructions please.
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Is there a newer method for unlocking your bootloader? for system version 98.4.20? Because motoapacolypse will not unlock my bootloader and several pages claim it still works. I need a method compaitble with windows 7 and complete instructions please.
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Mythtools/motoapacolypse didn't work? Did you install the drivers and put the mythtool files in the right directories
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Mythtools: never seen any mention of this
motoapacolypse: this didnt work
I just wanna install cyanogenmod i rooted and kept the stock rom cus i wanted to keep using smartactions but after having tons of problems i switched to juice defender ultimate and i see no reason to stay on stock firmware with its bad battery life and excessively high ram usage
hey guys ive done a lil looking into my turbo XT1254 now im ruing 5.1 OTA from verizon now the bootloaders between the turbo and MAXX from what ive heard are almost the same and that its possible to downgrade BLs from lollipop to kitkat now with this maybe being possible (again havnt tried it myself but seen it here on XDA) would it be possible to replace the stock turbo BL w the MAXX bl and unlock it that way seeing that motorola has an unlocking tool for the maxx it maybe a solution if anyone wants to try it id like to see the results in the mean time i will continue working on root again im not 100% on this as i dont have a maxx good luck if you try it let me know what you guys think
That wold not work, bootloader is only a image file, like recovery, that reads a hidden code on the device (of course have many other functions), if you change for the maxx to turbo and vice versa, in theory you are change 6 by 12/2, but have a chance of permanent brick your phone.
The only thing i don't dare to mess today is the bootloader, once you brick the bootloader you cant load files to device any more, and can't load a stock bootloader.
I search if exist a way to force load a image to device even if the bootloader is brick, for Motorola devices, I didn't find, for other devices you need especial tool or factory-USB cable.
I have some ideas i wanna to try, change the bootloader like those guys change the mofo image, i know is not the same but the principle is.
But in the case i permanent brick my only copy of Quark by doing something wrong, i leave that for those that are working on bootloader unlock and i wish they find a way...
after post i discovery this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/turbo-unbrick-t3139811
Alright I'm just very tired of not having root and just ideas keep coming to me about work arounds but I can see why getting 5.1 root on this phone is a pain
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Changing your bootloader would do no good. Your device will still be registered as a Turbo when you enter the numbers it returns during the unlocking process and you will be given the "device not eligible" from Moto's website when you try to get your unlock code. I tried it myself with the 2013 Droid Maxx using the developer edition FXZ
So I think I'm finally going to need to get a new phone soon. But I can't afford anything high end ATM. So I'm thinking about gting a 64gb tubro that can be unlocked, but I'm wondering if there is any reason I should settle for 32gb and gt a moto maxx instead. I think I read U can't unlock relock and unlock again with the xt1254 but I dnt see needing to do that anyway. Anything else I should know about hacked turbo vs officially unlocked maxx?
1) Be best if you keep using model numbers like in your title, instead of names like "Turbo", "Moto Maxx". There's two Turbos (Droid Turbo XT1254, Moto Turbo XT1225), there's two Moto Maxx even (XT1250, XT1225). Using model numbers keeps it straight.
2) If you get an XT1254 64GB, you are looking at Amazon, eBay, Swappa? Be aware some people have sneakily locked their bootloaders back before selling. I don't know why. If I were buying, I would pay more money for an unlocked bootloader -- the hard work and cost has already been done. You will need to see proof of bootloader status. If the bootloader has been locked back, it's worthless for you.
Also, you would need to see proof the phone has not already been upgraded to the OTA update pushed out by Verizon in May -- SU4TL-49, unless the seller can show you the bootloader is indeed unlocked. A lot of people who took the OTA before unlocking their bootloaders are now selling them due to their screwup.
Sunshine bootloader unlock exploit ($25) only works with SU4TL-44 (Lollipop 5.1) . If the phone has not been upgraded to Lollipop 5.1 and is still on 4.4.4 Kitkat, you can update it to SU4TL-44 using a file in this forum. But you would have to be careful not to take OTA updating it to SU4TL-49.
3) An XT1250 (U.S. Moto Maxx) doesn't have any conditions like that, but comes in 32GB only.
K I gotcha. either way I want something new and I have no problem doing the work myself. I found one on the bay and it's on su4tl44, I'll have to have him show me the boot loader. What is it if it's relocked status code 3?
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K I gotcha. either way I want something new and I have no problem doing the work myself. I found one on the bay and it's on su4tl44, I'll have to have him show me the boot loader. What is it if it's relocked status code 3?
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XT1254 Droid Turbo owners would know much better than me on this.
One of the forums says this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...sh-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008/page4
0 is locked
2 is relocked
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I've never re-locked bootloader, so I don't know. Once unlocked I keep it that way...
Same here, that's y I hoping U guy would help. So it soundz like if I gt the right build number and it's not relocked, and I don't ever relock it, I should be golden. I can gt a 64gb xt1254 cheaper then the xt1250 with only 32gb I just don't want to mess myself over.
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Same here, that's y I hoping U guy would help. So it soundz like if I gt the right build number and it's not relocked, and I don't ever relock it, I should be golden. I can gt a 64gb xt1254 cheaper then the xt1250 with only 32gb I just don't want to mess myself over.
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Sounds like you are doing it right.
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K I gotcha. either way I want something new and I have no problem doing the work myself. I found one on the bay and it's on su4tl44, I'll have to have him show me the boot loader. What is it if it's relocked status code 3?
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If its been relocked you can still reunlock it as well its just a little bit trickier and there is a chance of bricking your device if not done properly bur as long as you have a computer with fastboot adb installed you should be good. I have never reunlocked myself but have read and helped others in reunlocking there own its in the forum here somewhere. So no matter what as long as you can get that turbo on su4tl44 you should be set.
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If its been relocked you can still reunlock it as well its just a little bit trickier and there is a chance of bricking your device if not done properly bur as long as you have a computer with fastboot adb installed you should be good. I have never reunlocked myself but have read and helped others in reunlocking there own its in the forum here somewhere. So no matter what as long as you can get that turbo on su4tl44 you should be set.
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Then that's new information I haven't kept up with. Earlier some people re-locked for unknown reasons and they were told they were out of luck. It was a one-time only process.
Here's the thread you are talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/help/relocked-bootloader-bricked-t3306081
Seems iffy. Better to not have a re-locked bootloader in the first place.
Thus far everyone that has followed beaups unlock instructions it's worked for. I think the issue is it's not something as simple as adb boot loader unlock
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