Unlock bootloader for Verizon Moto non DE? - Moto X Q&A

I'm getting my moto x soon and is there a way to unlock the bootloader or does it only work with the DE?
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ry_t said:
I'm getting my moto x soon and is there a way to unlock the bootloader or does it only work with the DE?
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Go see: China Middle Man... in the x gen section

ry_t said:
I'm getting my moto x soon and is there a way to unlock the bootloader or does it only work with the DE?
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Read the thread in Moto X General titled "China Middleman Back?"
This is currently the ONLY way to unlock a NON-DE Verizon Moto X
I suggest doing it ASAP - its impossible to know when the Chinaman will lose access to the database.
Good Luck.
samwathegreat

Thanks guys, should be getting my Moto X tomorrow from Motorola in the mail but I'll be at work and I have class/work on Thursday so hopefully Friday I'll have a chance to email him
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ry_t said:
Thanks guys, should be getting my Moto X tomorrow from Motorola in the mail but I'll be at work and I have class/work on Thursday so hopefully Friday I'll have a chance to email him
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From what I read I thought that had come to an end.

rebretz000 said:
From what I read I thought that had come to an end.
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It started again last week, for 2014 models only (a few 2013 models have worked though)
YMMV

jasoraso said:
It started again last week, for 2014 models only (a few 2013 models have worked though)
YMMV
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oh nice.

If only there were a Q&A section for topics like this...
Also, get the DE edition, otherwise you're taking a chance on if you'll be able to get a valid unlock code.
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@ry_t keep in mind that the bootloader unlock code is unique to each phone. So if you need to replace your phone for any reason, you'll have to get another unlock code.
If you do not have the Developer Edition X for Verizon, you can try buying the code from the Chinese Website/MiddleMan. But again, you'd need to buy another code if you need your phone replaced (like warranty).
This likely does void your warranty too.
If you get the Dev Edition, the code is free from moto's web site, and it doesn't void your warranty.
And as imnuts alluded too, this should be in the Q&A section, rather than Dev section.

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SIM unlock AT&T(from moto maker)

Hi. I am from Argentina and I bought a Customized Moto X from Moto Maker(AT&T). I have to unlock the phone for use it in my country. The bands are the same so that isn't a problem.
What page is the better for unlock the AT&T Moto X?
Thanks
Just go with the cheapest one you can find on eBay. I think I paid around $4 USD for my code. Most have money back guarantees so you don't lose anything if it doesn't work.
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freak4dell said:
Just go with the cheapest one you can find on eBay. I think I paid around $4 USD for my code. Most have money back guarantees so you don't lose anything if it doesn't work.
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I think the phone can get locked for ever if a put a bad code 3 or 5 times
k3ff0 said:
I think the phone can get locked for ever if a put a bad code 3 or 5 times
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Yeah, that may be true. I have yet to receive a bad code, though, and I've always just done the cheapest listing on eBay for my codes.
Cellunlocker.net used them, only paid 7.99 and got the code in around 2 hours
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Bl00dRunzC0ld said:
Cellunlocker.net used them, only paid 7.99 and got the code in around 2 hours
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A second vote for Cellunlocker - did two yesterday @ 8 bucks a piece. Codes came within a couple of hours.
freak4dell said:
Just go with the cheapest one you can find on eBay. I think I paid around $4 USD for my code. Most have money back guarantees so you don't lose anything if it doesn't work.
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Did you manage to unlock it? I m on the same situation , I got one from Moto Maker and Im from Costa Rica
Dvz12 said:
Did you manage to unlock it? I m on the same situation , I got one from Moto Maker and Im from Costa Rica
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Yeah, mine is unlocked and running on T-Mobile right now. I purchased from ripco-unlocks on eBay. It was only like $5 when I bought it, but they seem to have raised the price to $12 now.
freak4dell said:
Yeah, mine is unlocked and running on T-Mobile right now. I purchased from ripco-unlocks on eBay. It was only like $5 when I bought it, but they seem to have raised the price to $12 now.
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do you have a customize Moto X (moto maker)?
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k3ff0 said:
Hi. I am from Argentina and I bought a Customized Moto X from Moto Maker(AT&T). I have to unlock the phone for use it in my country. The bands are the same so that isn't a problem.
What page is the better for unlock the AT&T Moto X?
Thanks
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Pudo desbloquear su telefono? y si lo logro con quien pudo? gracias
Dvz12 said:
do you have a customize Moto X (moto maker)?
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No, but I don't see how that would make any difference. An XT1058 is an XT1058. The unlock code depends on the IMEI and those are all different regardless of whether the phone was the standard store model or a customized MotoMaker one.
Im buying one from T-mobile just to get a custom moto x cellunlocker.net wants $25. Guess i need to look somewhere else
I believie that T-Mobile version is sim unlocked so you don't need to buy any unlock codes.
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densets said:
Im buying one from T-mobile just to get a custom moto x cellunlocker.net wants $25. Guess i need to look somewhere else
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There's an app in the market called moto x unlocked it's $19 for 1-3 days unlocked code..
Jess813 said:
There's an app in the market called moto x unlocked it's $19 for 1-3 days unlocked code..
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did you use this app before? I downloaded and got the unlock code from them but both numbers they provided me didn't work for AT&T no contract moto X
edit: have other people been successful in unlocking moto X from AT&T? if so, was the code 8 or 16 digits? and how did you guys do it seems like the 3rd party guys gave me the same codes which dont work..
moto at and t version
Hi
On ebay one excellent condition moto x is listed.its xt1058 model.I am from india and planning to buy this.But can i unlock it?if i can will all the functions work after unlocking?also will i receive all moto x updates on this?Or if there are any other problem i can face after unlocking a phone,please elaborate.?
One more question in my mind why mint conditions carrier locked phone are available in larger quantitites in usa.Is something fishy about these phones?
vaibhavshan said:
Hi
On ebay one excellent condition moto x is listed.its xt1058 model.I am from india and planning to buy this.But can i unlock it?if i can will all the functions work after unlocking?also will i receive all moto x updates on this?Or if there are any other problem i can face after unlocking a phone,please elaborate.?
One more question in my mind why mint conditions carrier locked phone are available in larger quantitites in usa.Is something fishy about these phones?
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functions will work after unlock, but make sure the us model is compatible (3G) with the local carrier in india.
ai6908 said:
functions will work after unlock, but make sure the us model is compatible (3G) with the local carrier in india.
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thanks for the reply.will i receive upddate?ids this model unlockable and if yes how?
Has anyone tried this recently?
.......soooo...no free sim unlocks?

TMobile Motomaker Bootloader Unlock

Currently the motomaker version of the tmobile moto x doesn't allow bootloader unlocking.
Does anyone know if this is set to change in the future?
tw1tch175 said:
Currently the motomaker version of the tmobile moto x doesn't allow bootloader unlocking.
Does anyone know if this is set to change in the future?
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Have they specifically said its not allowed or have they just not added them to the unlockable database yet? I was told it can take some time for them to add them to the database. Also, the unlocking website had problems yesterday and wouldn't unlock any phones period.
Steve-x said:
Have they specifically said its not allowed or have they just not added them to the unlockable database yet? I was told it can take some time for them to add them to the database. Also, the unlocking website had problems yesterday and wouldn't unlock any phones period.
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The support people I talked to both said that they aren't supported. They didn't know when or if they would be supported. TMobile support was just clueless.
tw1tch175 said:
The support people I talked to both said that they aren't supported. They didn't know when or if they would be supported. TMobile support was just clueless.
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The Motorola website says its supported so I'd post on the official Motorola forum and ask for them to look into it.
I just got my motomaker T-Mobile device and I can't unlock the bootloader. That is the only reason I bought the t-mobile version. I think motorola wants us to be stuck with the stupid black and white device.
Ok I thought it was just me but after reading this thread I know it's not. I just got my motomaker tmobile moto x today and no dice on the bootloader unlock. Got on the phone with Motorola support and they are clueless when it comes to the bootloader. I don't get what the difference would be between a colored one and black/white one that would cause any sort of differentiation on the bootloaders.
kcbboy said:
Ok I thought it was just me but after reading this thread I know it's not. I just got my motomaker tmobile moto x today and no dice on the bootloader unlock. Got on the phone with Motorola support and they are clueless when it comes to the bootloader. I don't get what the difference would be between a colored one and black/white one that would cause any sort of differentiation on the bootloaders.
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They will likely be in two different categories so I'm thinking they just haven't got around to confirming that but I would like to find out before the end of my return window. Support does seem pretty clueless.
different model number?
Can anyone confirm the model number for the T-Mobile MotoMaker version and the Dev Edition version? I thought they were one and the same which is why I went with the MotoMaker version...
T-mobile before motomaker was XT1053 - same as dev edition - and had unlockable bootloader. Is it different now?
Reading the forums at the motorola website it appears the they need to enter each phone into the system manually. I hope it is only a matter of a few days and then I can unlock.
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If you haven't done so already, go post on the Motorola forums.
I, for one, will be returning my T-Mobile Moto Maker if I can't unlock the bootloader by the time my return period is up.
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Tried again this morning and BOOM it worked. My faith in the new Moto is restored.
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dpmanter said:
Tried again this morning and BOOM it worked. My faith in the new Moto is restored.
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Yay! :good:
dpmanter said:
Tried again this morning and BOOM it worked. My faith in the new Moto is restored.
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Excellent. Since it wipes device I won't have time to try until this weekend but fingers crossed it works for me too!
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Tried it again today and worked like a charm.

Android L?

As question says:
Wil there be an - official- update to Android 5 for our beloved Moto X (in my case unlocked ATT)?
Typically, we should get the update right after the moto x+1 gets it
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Moto has said the E will get it. Our phone us not even a year old yet and they have also promised major updates for 2 years.
As I recall, 18 months of official update support is the (official? empirical?) Android way of thinking, isn't it?
Motorola Germany posted on their Facebook page that Moto X and Moto G will both receive the "Android 5". Actually the Moto X is very well capable of receiving it.
I also plan to port the Stock AOSP to this device and the Moto G with my old team.
Anyone plan to port Android L from the Nexus 5? Since that is the only way will we get it for now
infinit22 said:
Anyone plan to port Android L from the Nexus 5? Since that is the only way will we get it for now
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They won't be releasing source code til after it officially comes out....so that's not gonna happen.
And no root.
Keyboard works http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2796019
yoto111 said:
Keyboard works http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2796019
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I'm assuming these require root, etc.
mh0520 said:
I'm assuming these require root, etc.
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Yeah, require root. It's a problem?
I don't currently have root. I think there are probably a lot of people in that boat, too.
No big deal. Just asking.
Spazmatism said:
Motorola Germany posted on their Facebook page that Moto X and Moto G will both receive the "Android 5". Actually the Moto X is very well capable of receiving it.
I also plan to port the Stock AOSP to this device and the Moto G with my old team.
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Moto came out and said that's a fake account.
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yoto111 said:
Yeah, require root. It's a problem?
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This is not root is required:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.shenye.android.inputmethod.latin
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Schaweet said:
Moto came out and said that's a fake account.
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Yep, I've read that by the time it came out.
And this one, fake 2?
http://m.gsmarena.com/motorola_customer_support_claims_moto_x_and_g_will_get_android_l-news-8960.php
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And this one, fake 2?
http://m.gsmarena.com/motorola_customer_support_claims_moto_x_and_g_will_get_android_l-news-8960.php
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no, but the customer support reps aren't a reliable source.

[Q] Looking for a VZW root method

I understand that you can root the unlocked version because you have to unlock the bootloader. Anyone have a root method for the VZW moto X? Even a safestap method? Thanks.
I was looking for info on this too. I tried searching around for a irc channel for development, but haven't found it yet. If it exists, might be too early yet.
I'm crossing my fingers someone finds a way to root it.
Trust me, if there was one, you'd know it. The thread would be stickied and 1000 posts deep.
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We can only hope at this point.. or maybe we will see a bounty thread pop up
I'd be willing to donate to a bounty for obtaining root on Verizon - if someone sets it up. (have no clue how to do it)
Me too, I'd donate $50 to the effort, if someone at it up.
I'd donate for a bounty, as well.
Just stating my support.
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I believe that "Sunshine" is working on it. http://theroot.ninja
No need for a bounty at this point, just wait and pay the $25 once it's done.
GatorsUF said:
I believe that "Sunshine" is working on it. http://theroot.ninja
No need for a bounty at this point, just wait and pay the $25 once it's done.
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Have you heard of anyone successfully unlocking a 2014 Moto X with Sunshine? From their site, it seems they're only claiming it will work on 4.4.3 or earlier Moto Xs, so presumably 2013 models.
bakobitz said:
Have you heard of anyone successfully unlocking a 2014 Moto X with Sunshine? From their site, it seems they're only claiming it will work on 4.4.3 or earlier Moto Xs, so presumably 2013 models.
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No 444s that did not keep/hide temporary root before updating via the ota.
aviwdoowks said:
No 444s that did not keep/hide temporary root before updating via the ota.
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Yeah, well the 2014 models came with 444 out of the box. I'm currently running ART, and am too lazy to switch back to dalvik just to try Sunshine, but from what you and the devs there are saying, it sounds like it wouldn't matter anyway.
I tried Sunshine on mine and it didn't work.
Sunshine does not work ATM, it is a work in progress. 4.4.4 is an issue, however with 5.0 on the way new exploits are always possible...
GatorsUF said:
Sunshine does not work ATM, it is a work in progress. 4.4.4 is an issue, however with 5.0 on the way new exploits are always possible...
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Let's hope so. I've never had an un-rooted phone for more than a day or two, and I keep running into things I can't do. This is what iPhone owners must feel like all the time.
I paid to unlock my 32gb droid maxx. I hope we can do the same with droid turbo with sunshine method. Hopefully it will happen easily since it's so closely related to the moto X 2nd Gen.
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I had a droid Bionic. It took a good month for jchase to get a good unlock method.
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Did Motorola upgrade you?

I had to call in a warranty issue today on my first gen. But a friend told me they've starting giving second gens instead. Would they tell me this before hand or am I to be surprised when the replacement arrives?
Verdnan said:
I had to call in a warranty issue today on my first gen. But a friend told me they've starting giving second gens instead. Would they tell me this before hand or am I to be surprised when the replacement arrives?
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Please specify if you are going to be doing an OEM warranty, moto care warranty or otherwise. Thanks! Interested in what you find out.:good:
OEM of course
Verdnan said:
I had to call in a warranty issue today on my first gen. But a friend told me they've starting giving second gens instead. Would they tell me this before hand or am I to be surprised when the replacement arrives?
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I've been curious about this aswell. My moto x malfunctioned and i haven't sent it in. I've read around and seen that people have been getting sent a 2014 moto xa .
Edit: A motorola support agent said that its possible but it depends on their fluctuating inventory.
Dang! Probably got the 2013. But Im probably better off to keep my Dev edition rather than get the crummy locked Verizon 2014.
I just received a replacement Sprint, 2013 Moto X (Black) yesterday. I think it depends if you had a customized phone or not and whether they have those in stock.
Verdnan said:
Dang! Probably got the 2013. But Im probably better off to keep my Dev edition rather than get the crummy locked Verizon 2014.
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so, what you receive?
Verdnan said:
Dang! Probably got the 2013. But Im probably better off to keep my Dev edition rather than get the crummy locked Verizon 2014.
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From everything I have read, if you have a Verizon Dev Ed and do a warranty replacement, you will get offered a locked down Verizon Moto X 2014.
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so, what you receive?
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I got a first gen running jelly bean, thinking about updating it to kk. Sorry for the slowww reply, I haven't been on here lately.

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