[Q] Can i unlock the bootloader of and Brazilin X? - Moto X Q&A

I loved this phone, but i don't wanna buy it if i can't install any custom rom. There's any metheod of unlocking the boatloader? The phone i'm gonna get is retail and unlocked for all the carriers.

Yes. Bought mine at fastshop and used the Motorola website to unlock it. Quick and simple.
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Chances of Losing My SIM Unlock

OK hi guys, I've done a couple of searches and didn't come up with anything so I wanted to be safe than sorry. I have an AT&T atrix HD and love it but I did the JB update and waited for the bootloader unlock and root 1 click methods. Well when I got the phone it was ICS and I want to revert it to back to ICS for lapdock support and I just kinda liked the feel of it. Now my major question is if I do the downgrade am I gonna lose my SIM unlock because I currently do not have the money to get me an unlock code. Thanks for your help guys it is very much appreciated
If it was locked in the first place then , yes there is a good chance.
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Yeah when I got it I was told it had been unlocked, guess I shouldn't have upgraded it but then again I was new to the Atrix scene. The last Motorola I had was the Droid 1
I if you are talking about sim unlock then it will never relock once it is unlocked.
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Yeah we're talking Sim unlocked I have my Atrix unlocked for T-Mobile. So if I won't lose it I want to revert to ICS which is what it was when I bought it
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The sim unlock is like unlocking the bootloader... it cannot be reverted. Years ago, many Motorola firmwares could really sim lock again the phone... but i'm talking about the old V3, Z1 and every P2K, P2K05 and MotoMagx phones. But that was on 2004/08!!! Today this is not an issue anymore.
viera_ritz said:
I want to revert it to back to ICS for lapdock support
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I have a ATT unlocked phone I use on Bell/Telus in Canada.
I downgraded to ICS (yes, for the lapdock correct hdmi support; and by the way, **** you Motorola )
and the phone is still SIM unlocked
So no you will not loose the SIM unlock by downgrading.
smogtdi said:
I have a ATT unlocked phone I use on Bell/Telus in Canada.
I downgraded to ICS (yes, for the lapdock correct hdmi support; and by the way, **** you Motorola )
and the phone is still SIM unlocked
So no you will not loose the SIM unlock by downgrading.
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Fantastic, question answered and I can't wait to get my lapdock for my birthday and enjoy my Atrix HD even more than I already do.
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[Q] Confused about unlocking of bootloader

I recently ordered a GSM unlocked moto x from motomaker and I was wondering if the gem unlocked version's boot loader is unlockable. I plan to get a sim card from T-Mobile soon, if that info is useful at all. Thanks in advance guys!
tomh12player said:
I recently ordered a GSM unlocked moto x from motomaker and I was wondering if the gem unlocked version's boot loader is unlockable. I plan to get a sim card from T-Mobile soon, if that info is useful at all. Thanks in advance guys!
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Yes, it is unlockable: I just did mine this evening! However, it will void the warranty..but hey, I sometimes live dangerously.
markwebb said:
Yes, it is unlockable: I just did mine this evening! However, it will void the warranty..but hey, I sometimes live dangerously.
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How did you unlock it? And was it on android 4.4?
More than likely it still comes with 4.2. You unlock it by visiting Motorola Unlock Bootloader page. It lists all the steps needed. Simple process, should take no more than 10 minutes.
Btw, the T Mobile Moto maker version comes with a T Mobile SIM inside already. Just has to be activated.
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RenSoAbrupt said:
More than likely it still comes with 4.2. You unlock it by visiting Motorola Unlock Bootloader page. It lists all the steps needed. Simple process, should take no more than 10 minutes.
Btw, the T Mobile Moto maker version comes with a T Mobile SIM inside already. Just has to be activated.
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I received mine yesterday and it came with 4.4.2
RenSoAbrupt said:
More than likely it still comes with 4.2. You unlock it by visiting Motorola Unlock Bootloader page. It lists all the steps needed. Simple process, should take no more than 10 minutes.
Btw, the T Mobile Moto maker version comes with a T Mobile SIM inside already. Just has to be activated.
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Correct on both!
I unlocked first before taking the OTA to 4.4.
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Dream Weaver said:
I received mine yesterday and it came with 4.4.2
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Interesting that units are shipping with different versions.
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Dream Weaver said:
I received mine yesterday and it came with 4.4.2
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Picture of it with 4.4.2.
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markwebb said:
Correct on both!
I unlocked first before taking the OTA to 4.4.
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Interesting that units are shipping with different versions.
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Forgive me for being such a newbie, but if you unlocked it while it was 4.2.2, and updated it to 4.4, it remains unlocked? And what do you plan to do now that you've unlocked it?
It remains unlocked regardless of which version. Now that you are unlocked. You may install TWRP and superSU. To gain root privileges and get xposed framework with gravity box. Which remains the best combo so far for most who have rooted and are on 4.4.
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It remains locked regardless of which version. Now that you are unlocked. You may install TWRP and superSU. To gain root privileges and get xposed framework with gravity box. Which remains the best combo so far for most who have rooted and are on 4.4.
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Do you mean unlocked regardless of which version?
Yes, seems my autocorrect got the best of me.
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I plan on buying a Verizon moto x NON developer edition. Is the boot loader still unlockable, from xda resources?
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Feldroid said:
I plan on buying a Verizon moto x NON developer edition. Is the boot loader still unlockable, from xda resources?
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The non-developer Moto X on VZW has never been unlockable.
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RenSoAbrupt said:
Picture of it with 4.4.2.
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I reinstalled mine so no can do, it might not have been 4.4.2 exactly but I know it was at least 4.4 for sure.
More than likely 4.4, we are all awaiting the arrival of 4.4.2 and a better camera though.
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imnuts said:
The non-developer Moto X on VZW has never been unlockable.
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Is that expected to change any time soon? I know in the past the dev community has had these things hacked apart like 24 hours after launch. We're now months into the launch of the Moto X and we only recently even got root. So I guess my question is twofold:
1. Is there a reason that the Moto X has proven so darned hard to unlock?
2. What are the limitations of having a locked (but rooted) device as far as custom ROMs, kernels, bootloaders, recoveries, etc.? Coming from a Galaxy Nexus that I was able to fully unlock and root on day one, I have no idea what's accessible via rooting vs. via unlocking. It all just kind of felt the same to me.
N00b questions I know, but I'd really like to know what I can and can't do with this VZW Moto X of mine.
gerodive said:
Is that expected to change any time soon? I know in the past the dev community has had these things hacked apart like 24 hours after launch. We're now months into the launch of the Moto X and we only recently even got root. So I guess my question is twofold:
1. Is there a reason that the Moto X has proven so darned hard to unlock?
2. What are the limitations of having a locked (but rooted) device as far as custom ROMs, kernels, bootloaders, recoveries, etc.? Coming from a Galaxy Nexus that I was able to fully unlock and root on day one, I have no idea what's accessible via rooting vs. via unlocking. It all just kind of felt the same to me.
N00b questions I know, but I'd really like to know what I can and can't do with this VZW Moto X of mine.
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All I can say is the Bionic and Galaxy S4 both on VZW have not been unlocked and never will be.
Either buy the overpriced Dev edition or the unlockable gsm version... when it is discounted again.
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[Q] Need and official T-Mobile Rom for AT&T Moto X

I have a friend with an AT&T Moto X. He is selling it and offered me a good deal on it. It is already unlocked (I know I may need to unlock it again if I change roms and such but I assume his code may carry over and I don't mind buying an unlock code if needed). I am very interested in the phone but would prefer to have the official stock T-Mobile rom on the phone. I can install a custom bootloader if necessary, but I cannot find an official T-Mobile rom for the phone. Does anyone know where I could find the official stock T-Mobile rom or know how I can switch it to the T-Mobile rom from the AT&T rom? Thanks
If it's an AT&T Moto x, then you can't bootloader unlock it. If it is SIM unlocked once, then it'll stay that way forever. If it has a locked bootloader, then you can't really install a rom on it.
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linuxgator said:
If it's an AT&T Moto x, then you can't bootloader unlock it. If it is SIM unlocked once, then it'll stay that way forever. If it has a locked bootloader, then you can't really install a rom on it.
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I thought I should stay unlocked. I had read a few posts from people suggesting it might have to be redone though, so I wasn't sure. So It is stuck with the AT&T rom for good then I presume? The only reason I would have a desire to change the rom would be to take advantage of a perticular T-Mobile app, which I can get on the phone anyways. Would there be any notable problems that anyone knows of with using an unlocked AT&T Moto X on T-mobile?
I am using one right now and it works fine. The only possible issue is if you're in an area that hasn't had a network refarm. In those areas, you can only get 2g instead of 3g. It has the same LTE coverage either way.
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linuxgator said:
If it's an AT&T Moto x, then you can't bootloader unlock it. If it is SIM unlocked once, then it'll stay that way forever. If it has a locked bootloader, then you can't really install a rom on it.
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You can buy the boot loader unlock code from that Chinese guy.
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linuxgator said:
If it's an AT&T Moto x, then you can't bootloader unlock it. If it is SIM unlocked once, then it'll stay that way forever. If it has a locked bootloader, then you can't really install a rom on it.
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My AT&T Moto X is bootloader unlocked. Cost me $40 to get the code. There's quite a few threads being posted about it. I'm using it on T-Mobile right now. Once it is carrier unlocked, it stays that way. Same with the bootloader. I get LTE on T-Mobile.
It's well worth the $40 to unlock the bootloader. You can root, install roms, and pretty much do whatever you want to your phone.
Side note: I don't think there is an official T-Mobile rom since the T-Mobile version is the unlocked GSM version.
Bl00dRunzC0ld said:
My AT&T Moto X is bootloader unlocked. Cost me $40 to get the code. There's quite a few threads being posted about it. I'm using it on T-Mobile right now. Once it is carrier unlocked, it stays that way. Same with the bootloader. I get LTE on T-Mobile.
It's well worth the $40 to unlock the bootloader. You can root, install roms, and pretty much do whatever you want to your phone.
Side note: I don't think there is an official T-Mobile rom since the T-Mobile version is the unlocked GSM version.
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This is the factory Dev images.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images
southern87 said:
This is the factory Dev images.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images
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Okay? I was answering the OP's inquiry about a stock T-Mobile rom, and like I said, there isn't a T-Mobile rom since it's a gsm unlocked version. I don't know why you quoted me with dev images?
I read where people have flashed this to att phones and gotten it to work. Sorry didn't mean to quote you
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southern87 said:
I read where people have flashed this to att phones and gotten it to work. Sorry didn't mean to quote you
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Oh cool. I didn't mean to come off as a jerk. If I did, I apologize. Was confused why you quoted me with that lol.
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If it is not on 4.4.2 already, you can root it and use a SafeStrap ROM. If it's on 4.4.2 already, you're out of luck. I don't think AT&T has sent out the update already, so it probably doesn't have 4.4.2.

Stock & Unlock?

Hey guys, I was wondering what steps I would have to take to rollback my phone to Stock, and Unlock it so I can sell it?
Bowsa2511 said:
Hey guys, I was wondering what steps I would have to take to rollback my phone to Stock, and Unlock it so I can sell it?
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Flash stock firmware via RSD or Mythtools. http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=7
FYI, you can sell with custom ROM, I've picked up 2 AHDs from amazon this yr (I fried one and cracked the screen on another) and both times I ran across phones with custom ROMs.
Yeah, but I heard that the unlocking method only works on stock roms, plus I don't want disgruntled people blaming me for bugs found in Custom Roms.
Bowsa2511 said:
Yeah, but I heard that the unlocking method only works on stock roms, plus I don't want disgruntled people blaming me for bugs found in Custom Roms.
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If you're running a custom ROM, you already are bootloader unlocked. If disgruntled ppl are what you are trying to avoid, flash back to stock, unlock the BL, then sell
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Not Bootloader Unlock. Sim Unlock
palmbeach05 said:
If you're running a custom ROM, you already are bootloader unlocked. If disgruntled ppl are what you are trying to avoid, flash back to stock, unlock the BL, then sell
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Wait your saying that if my phone has a unlocked bootloader then you can't sim/network unlocked even if your on stock rom.
I got a unlocked code a while back from AT&T and it didn't work.I was rooted with bootloader unlocked on stock AT&T jb rom and code didn't work.Is this the reason why it didn't work.Got a ATRIX HD.
AtrixHDMan said:
Wait your saying that if my phone has a unlocked bootloader then you can't sim/network unlocked even if your on stock rom.
I got a unlocked code a while back from AT&T and it didn't work.I was rooted with bootloader unlocked on stock AT&T jb rom and code didn't work.Is this the reason why it didn't work.Got a ATRIX HD.
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I didn't talk about being sim unlocked in that post. I have no experience with sim unlocking. Idk much about the sim unlocking at all.
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I didn't talk about being sim unlocked in that post. I have no experience with sim unlocking. Idk much about the sim unlocking at all.
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Understood thanks.

[Q] Ineligble to unlock bootloader?

Just picked up my Moto X 2014 on AT&T today and the motorola website won't get me my key. What's the deal?
Did you get the AT&T variant? You can't unlock the bootloader on it. You would have to get the Pure Edition from Motorola.
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dustin_b said:
Did you get the AT&T variant? You can't unlock the bootloader on it. You would have to get the Pure Edition from Motorola.
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So there's no way to get a custom rom and root? Stuck with this bloatware? That's seriously disappointing.
There is root using Mofo. Check it out here http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/noob-guide-rooting-verizon-moto-x-2014-t3097375. It won't unlock the bootloader but will give root. It also doesn't disable write protection do you will lose any changes made to /system after a reboot. But it's all the carrier versions have right now.
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