[Q] How to unlock my moto x - Moto X Q&A

I tried to unlock my t-mobile moto x through unlock unit. They gave the nck code and all, but they said a message was supposed to appear on the the phone asking t enter the nck code, but that message never appeared on the screen. I was just wondering if there was any other alternative to enter the nck code? I really need to unlock my phone because I am going overseas very soon. Thanks.

T Mobile Moto X comes SIM unlocked. So why are you trying to unlock it? Can you access the settings?

that's the thing, I tried a metropcs simcard but it didn't work. If it was really unlocked, it would have worked, right?

wowduk3 said:
that's the thing, I tried a metropcs simcard but it didn't work. If it was really unlocked, it would have worked, right?
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Is the card a Metro card that is for T Mobile? It's unlocked but you may need to manually enter the MetroPCS APN in order for it to work with data.
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Am I dumb? Re: Unlocking

Hi. The day I got the HTC One (from Bell) I went through the "unlock bootloader" and rooting process. Everything went fine and I've been using various ROMs and Kernels.
My question is: Is my phone "unlocked" as in able to be used with other carriers? I thought that's what unlocking the bootloader is.
I'm asking this because I got a SIM card for cheap roaming in the US, which I tried to test yesterday. When I booted the phone after putting in the Roam sim card, it prompted me to enter an 8 digit access (or pin) code. I had no idea what that was. And when I called support they said I would get that prompt if my phone wasn't unlocked.
So... is unlocking bootloader the same as unlocking from a specific carrier?
Yes, you can use all carrer if your phone isn't SIMLocked by the carrier.
So, seems that your sim is blocked, 8 digit for pin is the puk for unlock your sim.
How can I know 100% if my phone is unlocked? (other than inserting a SIM from another carriers). Is there something in settings that indicates unlocked?
FligMupple said:
How can I know 100% if my phone is unlocked? (other than inserting a SIM from another carriers). Is there something in settings that indicates unlocked?
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Nope...
Is branded your phone?
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Guich said:
Nope...
Is branded your phone?
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I'm not sure what you mean. The phone was originally branded with Bell Canada. Then I unlocked the bootloader and rooted.
FligMupple said:
I'm not sure what you mean. The phone was originally branded with Bell Canada. Then I unlocked the bootloader and rooted.
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So, probably, you phone is SimLocked by Bell Canada
You can contact they and check...
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Unlocking the bootloader has nothing to do with unlocking the phone to use on other carriers. Your device is still SIM locked If you want to be able to use your phone with another carrier's SIM card, you will have to find a website that provides such service, like cellunlocker.netcellunlocker.net
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kassemalaa said:
Unlocking the bootloader has nothing to do with unlocking the phone to use on other carriers. Your device is still SIM locked If you want to be able to use your phone with another carrier's SIM card, you will have to find a website that provides such service, like cellunlocker.netcellunlocker.net
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Thanks, that is what I wanted to know!

Sprint Moto X Bootloader

I'm trying to unlock my boot loader on my sprint moto x but it keeps telling me it can't be unlocked. Now I contacted Motorola and they said it can't be bootloader unlocked because my phone is not activated... I'm using the replacement phone they sent me. I sim-Unlocked it and am now using straight talk att Sim. But I want to root my phone.
reds28heem said:
I'm trying to unlock my boot loader on my sprint moto x but it keeps telling me it can't be unlocked. Now I contacted Motorola and they said it can't be bootloader unlocked because my phone is not activated... I'm using the replacement phone they sent me. I sim-Unlocked it and am now using straight talk att Sim. But I want to root my phone.
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Did you unlock your previous phone? AFAIK, the phone doesn't need to be activated in order to unlock it - I wouldn't trust the Moto support people - they know less than most of us do.
You must follow the procedure exactly to get your unlock code. Confirm that you have taken the unlock data, pasted it into notepad, removed ALL spaces and [bootloader] messages, and made it into one single, contiguous string of characters. Then copy and paste this string into the Moto Unlock website.
Sometimes the website can be glitchy - others have reported success using a different browser, or trying again at a later time. If you are doing it correctly, it should work.
samwathegreat said:
Did you unlock your previous phone? AFAIK, the phone doesn't need to be activated in order to unlock it - I wouldn't trust the Moto support people - they know less than most of us do.
You must follow the procedure exactly to get your unlock code. Confirm that you have taken the unlock data, pasted it into notepad, removed ALL spaces and [bootloader] messages, and made it into one single, contiguous string of characters. Then copy and paste this string into the Moto Unlock website.
Sometimes the website can be glitchy - others have reported success using a different browser, or trying again at a later time. If you are doing it correctly, it should work.
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I did successfully unlock the bootloader on the previous moto x I had before they sent me a new one. That one was activated on sprint. And I took the same steps I did when I did my first moto x and I keep getting the error. I never activated it back on sprint because I'm not using it for sprint. And the only reason it was activated before on sprint was I brought it off craigslist. It was pointless for me to activate it on sprint if I'm not gone use it on sprint.
Another thing, how do I get rid of the activation screen that comes up when I turn the phone on.
reds28heem said:
I did successfully unlock the bootloader on the previous moto x I had before they sent me a new one. That one was activated on sprint. And I took the same steps I did when I did my first moto x and I keep getting the error. I never activated it back on sprint because I'm not using it for sprint. And the only reason it was activated before on sprint was I brought it off craigslist. It was pointless for me to activate it on sprint if I'm not gone use it on sprint.
Another thing, how do I get rid of the activation screen that comes up when I turn the phone on.
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All I can suggest is try again. Other users have unlocked phones that were never activated...heck - GSM phones don't even 'get activated'.
Hopefully your phone wasn't stolen or something...that would prevent you from getting an unlock code. But if that were the case, your IMEI should be blacklisted and you shouldn't be able to use it at all...
As far as the activation prompt, you MUST be unlocked in order to get rid of it. Then, use this custom SBF provided by ezeuba that bypasses activation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/rooted-sprint-moto-x-sbf-t2834891
If nothing else you can wait and hope that Dan releases a tool to exploit his BL-unlock vulnerability he has discovered. There is no time-frame as to when it might be released, though. At least you can use the phone now, even the way it is...
samwathegreat said:
All I can suggest is try again. Other users have unlocked phones that were never activated...heck - GSM phones don't even 'get activated'.
Hopefully your phone wasn't stolen or something...that would prevent you from getting an unlock code. But if that were the case, your IMEI should be blacklisted and you shouldn't be able to use it at all...
As far as the activation prompt, you MUST be unlocked in order to get rid of it. Then, use this custom SBF provided by ezeuba that bypasses activation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/rooted-sprint-moto-x-sbf-t2834891
If nothing else you can wait and hope that Dan releases a tool to exploit his BL-unlock vulnerability he has discovered. There is no time-frame as to when it might be released, though. At least you can use the phone now, even the way it is...
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OK. Thanks. I'll keep trying then.
Yup, I had to keep trying till next day... Then it finally worked. ?
Has Motorola stopped unlocking the Sprint MOTO X bootloader? I've been trying to unlock 2 XT1056 phones and it says "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking". What gives? I'm getting confused here because I've unlocked one from the site before and it went OK. Please any help, anyone?
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Has Motorola stopped unlocking the Sprint MOTO X bootloader? I've been trying to unlock 2 XT1056 phones and it says "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking". What gives? I'm getting confused here because I've unlocked one from the site before and it went OK. Please any help, anyone?
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The site can be glitchy. Keep trying (maybe tomorrow) or try a different browser. Confirm that you have entered the unlock data exactly as instructed. They have not stopped offering unlock codes for the XT1056 - they just have a less-than-perfect unlock website.
samwathegreat said:
The site can be glitchy. Keep trying (maybe tomorrow) or try a different browser. Confirm that you have entered the unlock data exactly as instructed. They have not stopped offering unlock codes for the XT1056 - they just have a less-than-perfect unlock website.
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For a moment there I was afraid the China middleman had ripped off all the unlock codes from the website...:laugh:
Finally unlocked. The website truly is glitchy...

XT 1058 Rogers 4.4.4 refuse to get sim unlocked?

Guys as stated above, I purchased an unlock key but it always comes back as unsuccessful. Idl like to ask what ussd code work on moto x to see what is in there. And if anyone successfully beat this prob.
Phone is bootloader unlocked and all stock.
Thanks
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Where did you purchase your code from?
Exactly what steps are you taking to sim unlock?
I purchased a code from a third party unlocker I used many times before. i spoke to Rogers and the imei is definitely not black listed or on any blocked list. Moto says that if I get both option to enter sim lock and dismiss it, phone is not hard locked.
Not sure what gives, as soon as i eject the sim and put it back on Moto x asks for sim network unlock code, i input it and I get network unlock request unsuccessful. There is no countdown on tries being displayed. It gets back to asking for code.
KidJoe said:
Where did you purchase your code from?
Exactly what steps are you taking to sim unlock?
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hbenz2008 said:
I purchased a code from a third party unlocker I used many times before. i spoke to Rogers and the imei is definitely not black listed or on any blocked list. Moto says that if I get both option to enter sim lock and dismiss it, phone is not hard locked.
Not sure what gives, as soon as i eject the sim and put it back on Moto x asks for sim network unlock code, i input it and I get network unlock request unsuccessful. There is no countdown on tries being displayed. It gets back to asking for code.
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Not sure, other than possibly having a wrong, or incomplete code?
yeah that is a possibility I am working to eliminate by trying to request another code from a different vendor.
a shot in the dark here:
Could flashing a different radio reset the hard lock? assuming the moto x i have is hard locked.
If say flashing xt 1053 radio on xt 1058 is not risky, I can give it a shot to see if i can get sim unlocked, the revert back to xt 1058 radio.
Thoughts please
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Where did you purchase your code from?
Exactly what steps are you taking to sim unlock?
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hbenz2008 said:
a shot in the dark here:
Could flashing a different radio reset the hard lock? assuming the moto x i have is hard locked.
If say flashing xt 1053 radio on xt 1058 is not risky, I can give it a shot to see if i can get sim unlocked, the revert back to xt 1058 radio.
Thoughts please
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I haven't kept up on which radios it is safe to "cross flash" to another model phone. So I really can't advise you.
I do know XT1052 isn't compatible with xt1053. and flashing an XT1052 with xt1053 radio will cause the radio to stop working. (as I've seen posts about this).
Only thinking of resetting the hard lock if it is hard locked, and reverting back to xt 1058 radio.
hbenz2008 said:
Only thinking of resetting the hard lock if it is hard locked, and reverting back to xt 1058 radio.
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Did you ever try the flashing to XT1053 followed by XT1058 ROM trick? Just curious because my 1058 can't seem to get unlocked and I'm not sure if it's because it's hardlocked or the code is wrong (though both AT&T and a 3rd party vendor provided the same code).
I no longer have that xt1058, that thing was stubborn as hell. I didnt flash all xt1053 rom however i remember flashing like radio i believe. No matter what I did, that thing was shut, unable to get unlocked.
You case is like mine, code is correct but cant get unlocked. Your best bet is to talk to the carrier if you can and if you are a subscriber coz otherwise they ll play ping pong with you. They ll send you to Moto and Moto will send you to the carrier if the phone is branded.
Good luck man

Unable to unlock SIM

Hi, i recently bought a Motorola XT1097 on ebay that is at&t sim locked.
I tried to get the unlock code from them, but they answered to me that they cant provide it because that imei is not on their network. I tried others page to get the unlock code with no success.
The phone now has the bootloader unlocked and is rooted, is there any other method to unlock it without needing to have the code? I searched through the forum but couldnt find any answers.
Thanks!
Anyone? :crying:
I Just Have the Same Problem, but my is from CANADA. I try more than 10 service for unlock, contact a Motorola LatinAmerica, Canada, Usa, and the most biggest carrier from Canada, USA and LatinAmerica and anyone can check the imei and either get a unlock code.
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Anyone? :crying:
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How you know it's locked too att? :/ reboot into bootloader menu and check barcodes there will be your model if it was att then you shouldn't get unlock code for bootloader as att doesn't allow it, also try 3rd party unlocl code from motorola database.. I guess its 3$ i use unlockbase.com as its relaible for me. Hope it will help you too
I unlocked it via sunshine, its the only way to unlock xt1097 of at&t right now. I have tried lots of 3rd party with no result.

Anyone working on at&t root?

As the title asks, is anyone actively trying to Root the at&t version of the pixel 4 xl?
Root-Maniac said:
As the title asks, is anyone actively trying to Root the at&t version of the pixel 4 xl?
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Your phone needs to be bootloader unlocked first. If it is, root was available from day one. If it is still locked, then no. AT&T can unlock your phone through tech support. You probably need to be paid off first though.
So I read that sum unlock will bootloader unlock also. How is this done? Through a sim card?
That's what I was just told.. let's see what happens here..
Root-Maniac said:
So I read that sum unlock will bootloader unlock also. How is this done? Through a sim card?
That's what I was just told.. let's see what happens here..
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Once sim unlocked, the option to enable bootloader unlocking in developer settings will become available iirc.
No idea whats up with using a new sim card to sim unlock, if that's actually true or if that guy is full of it. The other thread mentioned its a server setting that needs to be done on ATT's side.
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So I read that sum unlock will bootloader unlock also. How is this done? Through a sim card? That's what I was just told.. let's see what happens here..
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Only AT&T can SIM unlock your AT&T phone. Once your phone is paid off in full, wait 24 hours and then call AT&T tech support or go into an AT&T store. They will SIM unlock the phone, and then the "toggle OEM unlock" option will be available for you to unlock the bootloader.
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Once sim unlocked, the option to enable bootloader unlocking in developer settings will become available iirc.
No idea whats up with using a new sim card to sim unlock, if that's actually true or if that guy is full of it. The other thread mentioned its a server setting that needs to be done on ATT's side.
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I always thought it was done via pin input. I know the pixel 4 is different. When I was on chat with at&t I made it clear I wanted to use the dual SIM function in the phone and that it needed to be sim unlocked in order to do so. Supposedly this new sim that's bei g sent to me will sim unlock... IDK.we will see I guess

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