Thinking about getting this phone - Moto X Q&A

Hi there,
I'm thinking about getting this phone.
I have a couple of questions.
1. If I'll buy through motomaker and I'll chose tmobile/unlocked will they add the carrier logo on the back?
2. Will this version easy as the dev edition to unlock and flash with custom rom?
Thanks a lot guys!

1. no
2. yes but it WILL void your warranty and there is no way to revert back.

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Unlock bootloader

Am new here I just got the nexus one, and I want to install the cyanogen rom,i bought my phone directly from google so I woyould like to know if the bootloader is already unlock or do I have to go through that process of unlocking the phone, because I was told the phone came unlock,or is there a way I could check .
okay
you need to unlock the bootloader yourself, its easy to find the how to, just search it
Infon1 said:
Am new here I just got the nexus one, and I want to install the cyanogen rom,i bought my phone directly from google so I woyould like to know if the bootloader is already unlock or do I have to go through that process of unlocking the phone, because I was told the phone came unlock,or is there a way I could check .
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There are 2 absolutely independent meaning to unlocked...
1. Carrier unlocked - can run on any network
2. OEM unlocked - can install/flash custom ROMs not signed by google/htc
So I guess when you say the phone came unlocked, it refers to the 1 point, aka carrier unlocked. To install/flash CM, you need to unlock the bootloader, aka, OEM unlock.
Thanks alot guys, Am about to read over the steps on how to install the cyanogen rom before I jump in.
Infon1 said:
Thanks alot guys, Am about to read over the steps on how to install the cyanogen rom before I jump in.
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Good... and next time try searching. There are a gazillion other threads with people asking how to unlock, root, blah blah blah.
This forum is turning to ****.

Questions From a Would be Owner

Hello guys,
Just a few questions so I know what I am getting into
1) The phone can be rooted. However, if i want to run on a custom ROM or use mods such as the music mod, I would have to unlock the bootloader, yes?
2) Once the bootloader is unlocked, I would lose the 'Bravia Engine' feature of the phone. What else will I lose? For those who have lost it, is the trade off, of being able to run Custom ROMs and mods while losing the 'Bravia Engine' feature worth it?
3) If I have to send the phone for warranty, I could just re-lock the bootloader and send it back for warranty. Is there a chance somehow that they'll reject the phone if they detected that the phone's bootloader was tempered with?
arvin2212 said:
Hello guys,
Just a few questions so I know what I am getting into
1) The phone can be rooted. However, if i want to run on a custom ROM or use mods such as the music mod, I would have to unlock the bootloader, yes?
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no
arvin2212 said:
Hello guys,
Just a few questions so I know what I am getting into
2) Once the bootloader is unlocked, I would lose the 'Bravia Engine' feature of the phone. What else will I lose? For those who have lost it, is the trade off, of being able to run Custom ROMs and mods while losing the 'Bravia Engine' feature worth it?
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No clue since mine isn't/can't be unlocked. The only reason for me to unlock the BL (Even though it can't be done) would be, to flash a custom kernel, beside that I don't see any other reasons why I should unlock it.
arvin2212 said:
Hello guys,
Just a few questions so I know what I am getting into
3) If I have to send the phone for warranty, I could just re-lock the bootloader and send it back for warranty. Is there a chance somehow that they'll reject the phone if they detected that the phone's bootloader was tempered with?
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Once it's unlocked there is no way back.
So if you want to root your phone, use custom roms (without custom kernels) you don't need to unlock the bootloader.
Dsteppa said:
no
No clue since mine isn't/can't be unlocked. The only reason for me to unlock the BL (Even though it can't be done) would be, to flash a custom kernel, beside that I don't see any other reasons why I should unlock it.
Once it's unlocked there is no way back.
So if you want to root your phone, use custom roms (without custom kernels) you don't need to unlock the bootloader.
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Thank you very much for the reply.
I assumed as such from reading some posts initially, but then I went to the ROM section (If i am not mistaken) and there is a post on how to unlock the bootloader and then there is the Why section where it says that you could then use custom ROMs and mods which then confused me.
If i can use custom roms and mods without unlocking the bootloader, then I'll definitely be getting this phone.
I'll take advantage of this thread to ask one simple question: once we rooted the XZ and flash the Mods we find useful, we no longer get updates from the official Sony firmware in the future, right?
labroste said:
I'll take advantage of this thread to ask one simple question: once we rooted the XZ and flash the Mods we find useful, we no longer get updates from the official Sony firmware in the future, right?
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First backup your firmware with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
You can go back at any time to your original firmware and you can have the updates via pcc or sus.
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium

Two Questions

1. If I unlock my phone will I get updates from the carrier or manufacturer?
2. Once unlocked, how would I go about de branding the HTC?
Thanks!
Yes you will receive updates, but you won't be able to install them. To install them you must first relock, then let it update, and after the update you can unlock it again. I don't really know anything about de-branding as I always buy them off-contract, so maybe somebody else can help you with that
Swinkid said:
1. If I unlock my phone will I get updates from the carrier or manufacturer?
2. Once unlocked, how would I go about de branding the HTC?
Thanks!
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D-branding the HTC?
Stupidly I brought the HTC from Three and it has three's stupid boot logo on there. Hence why I'm asking all this. I am really tempted just to return it if I can and get a factory unlocked one.

Total noob - unlocking, kernels, roms....

Hello everyone!
I got my HTC one M7 and it's my first smartfone ever so I'm a total noob at these things.
I know there are many threads for beginners but could someone just answer a couple of question really quick and simple, or at least point me to the appropriate threads
1) is there a way to SIM unlock it for free? It's carrier locked to VIP Croatia
2) which method is the easiest to unlock the bootloader?
3) I plan to install that kernel which gives you the option to use HTC logo as a power on/off button, will I have to install that kernel before or after a custom ROM?
Thx
MP_7 said:
Hello everyone!
I got my HTC one M7 and it's my first smartfone ever so I'm a total noob at these things.
I know there are many threads for beginners but could someone just answer a couple of question really quick and simple, or at least point me to the appropriate threads
1) is there a way to SIM unlock it for free? It's carrier locked to VIP Croatia
2) which method is the easiest to unlock the bootloader?
3) I plan to install that kernel which gives you the option to use HTC logo as a power on/off button, will I have to install that kernel before or after a custom ROM?
Thx
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Your expensive device can become useless pretty quick if you don't know what you're doing.
Check this out as a general guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45432325&postcount=2
To answer your questions, I don't know about sim unlock. Always had unlocked devices. Maybe just pay the $10 on eBay and get someone to provide a code?
Easiest way to unlock bootloader is through htcdev - official hTC site for unlocking etc.
Last one, don't know of a kernel for our devices which allows power on/off by hitting the logo.
With kernels, you need to flash after the custom rom as the custom rom will have it's own kernel which will overwrite your custom kernel if you flash it first.
Good luck.
First of all thx a lot for your reply cr1960
Yes I know it's pretty risky, that's why I'm here, I have to admit though I had some little experience only in changing rom-s, once turned a korean S2 into international version, and recently installed cyanogenmod on my old man's S3 mini, but of course I consider myself a total noobie.
I've been searching yesterday on ebay yes, but I hope it will work as I've been reading some ppl complaining I didn't work for their carrier and stuff like that, hopefully they offer refunds
Thx for the good luck, I'm gonna need it

Root/Unlocked Bootloader

Shopping around for a new phone, and I require one with an easily replaceable battery, so this is one of the few on my list. Is this phone able to be rooted? Is the bootloader locked? Can I install custom recovery such as CWM or TWRP? I am coming from verizon, so I imagine some of you can feel my pain. I have heard tmobile isn't nearly as restrictive, just want to make sure I can do what I want with the phone before I purchase it. Thanks for the help!
James
The T-Mobile variant is able to rooted, the bootloader is able to be unlocked, and a custom recovery (twrp) is available.
jamesvmccann said:
Shopping around for a new phone, and I require one with an easily replaceable battery, so this is one of the few on my list. Is this phone able to be rooted? Is the bootloader locked? Can I install custom recovery such as CWM or TWRP? I am coming from verizon, so I imagine some of you can feel my pain. I have heard tmobile isn't nearly as restrictive, just want to make sure I can do what I want with the phone before I purchase it. Thanks for the help!
James
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YES, however you will probably not be able to SIM Unlock the T-Mobile LG G4 H811 and end up being stuck with using them as your carrier.
Look this up on XDA and you will see MANY OF US complaining about the phone not being able to be used with other carriers.
Also, if you receive the phone and it has H81110h firmware, the phone will update to H81110n. Then if you ever try to go back to
Ha1110h, you will brick your phone and have to send it in to LG to get fixed. You will wait 2 weeks for them to fix it.
AND some of us have had the phone update on it's own and cause it to be bricked. So you will have your hands full if you buy one.
ONCE BURNED---TWICE SHY

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