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Hi,
I recently bought a no-contract MOTO X CDMA Verizon. I am trying to use it with my Vodafone India SIM, but as soon as I insert this SIM and start the phone I get the following error
"this sim card is from an unknown source"
I contacted Motorola and Verizon and both of them said that this is an unlocked phone and it should work globally. When I start the phone get the above error but I still see Vodafone network and HSPA+ sign. When I try to make a call I get "mobile network not available" error.
Please help I really like this phone and would like to use it here too.
Regards
Sumit
Have you tried some other sim?
sumitchaturvedi said:
Hi,
I recently bought a no-contract MOTO X CDMA Verizon. I am trying to use it with my Vodafone India SIM, but as soon as I insert this SIM and start the phone I get the following error
"this sim card is from an unknown source"
I contacted Motorola and Verizon and both of them said that this is an unlocked phone and it should work globally. When I start the phone get the above error but I still see Vodafone network and HSPA+ sign. When I try to make a call I get "mobile network not available" error.
Please help I really like this phone and would like to use it here too.
Regards
Sumit
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2394689 ???
eeshlikhith said:
Have you tried some other sim?
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Nope not tried anyother SIM. Though this SIM works fine with other phone
Gundabolu SC said:
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2394689 ???
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Hey thanks, tried using this patch, but this patch does not install may be because Moto X does not have external memory.
Followed each step properly accept that had to put the .zip file in the internal memory
sumitchaturvedi said:
Hey thanks, tried using this patch, but this patch does not install may be because Moto X does not have external memory.
Followed each step properly accept that had to put the .zip file in the internal memory
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I think the "There is no external memory" happens when you clear the cache. Happened to me last night, Just resetted my phone and it was good to go.
sumitchaturvedi said:
Hey thanks, tried using this patch, but this patch does not install may be because Moto X does not have external memory.
Followed each step properly accept that had to put the .zip file in the internal memory
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what exactly was the error? Did you use the stock recovery by any chance?
eeshlikhith said:
what exactly was the error? Did you use the stock recovery by any chance?
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I got the error "No command". Also when i went to the Fast boot screen. It said device status "Locked". This is despite the fact that I bought a no contract verizon Moto X from Moto Maker. Now I am trying to use Indian Vodafone SIM and i can only access data packets but cannot make any voice calls. It does register to the Network in the Global mode but when I try to make a call it gives the following error "Mobile network not available".
Not sure how to resolve this. When I start the phone i get the unkown SIM error.
Please help
Thanks
sumitchaturvedi said:
I got the error "No command". Also when i went to the Fast boot screen. It said device status "Locked". This is despite the fact that I bought a no contract verizon Moto X from Moto Maker. Now I am trying to use Indian Vodafone SIM and i can only access data packets but cannot make any voice calls. It does register to the Network in the Global mode but when I try to make a call it gives the following error "Mobile network not available".
Not sure how to resolve this. When I start the phone i get the unkown SIM error.
Please help
Thanks
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Have you unlocked the bootloader? you have to install a custom recovery like CWM for that AFAIK
sumitchaturvedi said:
Hi,
I recently bought a no-contract MOTO X CDMA Verizon. I am trying to use it with my Vodafone India SIM, but as soon as I insert this SIM and start the phone I get the following error
"this sim card is from an unknown source"
I contacted Motorola and Verizon and both of them said that this is an unlocked phone and it should work globally. When I start the phone get the above error but I still see Vodafone network and HSPA+ sign. When I try to make a call I get "mobile network not available" error.
Please help I really like this phone and would like to use it here too.
Regards
Sumit
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I get "this sim card is from an unknown source" after the KitKat update on my VZW Moto X, and my VZW Samsung Galaxy S4 after its 4.3 update when I insert my T-Mobile USA sim.
Switching the phones to "global" mode and manually setting the APN settings (for T-Mobile) makes the phones work on T-Mobile. But I can't clear that message from the phone.
eeshlikhith said:
Have you unlocked the bootloader? you have to install a custom recovery like CWM for that AFAIK
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No I have not unlocked the bootloader. How do i go about unlocking the bootloader. Please guide me
sumitchaturvedi said:
No I have not unlocked the bootloader. How do i go about unlocking the bootloader. Please guide me
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For Verizon, you can only unlock your bootloader IF your Moto X is the developer edition.
Moto doesn't give out unlock codes for the retail or moto maker X for Verizon and ATT. (this is likely due to carrier request.)
Have you tried making your sure phone has the correct APN settings for your carrier?
KidJoe said:
For Verizon, you can only unlock your bootloader IF your Moto X is the developer edition.
Moto doesn't give out unlock codes for the retail or moto maker X for Verizon and ATT. (this is likely due to carrier request.)
Have you tried making your sure phone has the correct APN settings for your carrier?
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Yes I have tried to add the correct APN settings but the phone does not save them. All though i can still access the data/internet. I mean my mails are getting synced etc
are you able to solve this issue i cant im not getting even getting signal immd it disappears and showing no service or emergency only
So I am unable to save the APN settings even when I change the setting to GLOBAL...and I manually set the correct APN.
KidJoe said:
I get "this sim card is from an unknown source" after the KitKat update on my VZW Moto X, and my VZW Samsung Galaxy S4 after its 4.3 update when I insert my T-Mobile USA sim.
Switching the phones to "global" mode and manually setting the APN settings (for T-Mobile) makes the phones work on T-Mobile. But I can't clear that message from the phone.
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L7iharsha said:
are you able to solve this issue i cant im not getting even getting signal immd it disappears and showing no service or emergency only
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No I have not been able to resolve it. Quite frustrated because of this
on razr m and razr hd, removing VzwPhoneService.apk and VzwPhoneService.odex fixed the error. on moto x 4.4+, they are located in priv-app. may also want to remove VzwController.apk and VzwController.odex. these are part of the initial activation process on vzw network.
so what did u do are you using cdma? or what
eeshlikhith said:
Have you unlocked the bootloader? you have to install a custom recovery like CWM for that AFAIK
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Hi, I was able to Root the phone and install a Custom Recovery. Then I installed the patch. But even after that I get the same error of the "Unknow SIM". Any more ideas to resolve this issue?
Q9Nap said:
on razr m and razr hd, removing VzwPhoneService.apk and VzwPhoneService.odex fixed the error. on moto x 4.4+, they are located in priv-app. may also want to remove VzwController.apk and VzwController.odex. these are part of the initial activation process on vzw network.
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How do i do this?
I was trying to bypass the handsfree activation screen on my XT1056 but met with no success until someone suggested that I manually delete the SprintOMADM2.apk file. That did the trick but in order not to jump through hoops next time he (samwathegreat) also suggested that I extract the system.img from the phone and use it next time for other phones. So I went a step further to RDS Lite the phone to factory, rooted, installed busybox, flashed philz recovery and extracted the system.img after renaming the SprintOMADM2.apk to a bak file. I now used 7zip to modify a copy of the Sprint 4.4.2 SBF I had on my laptop to include the extracted system.img, a logo.bin file that removes the unlocked bootloader warning and also modified the xml file to remove the getvar line. I flashed it on another bootloader unlocked RW MOTO X and all went well. It became a stock rooted Sprint MOTO X essentially, and no handsfree activation screen, no unlocked bootloader warning.
I just want to share, in case anyone might come across a need for it. However, I will not be responsible for any damage to your phone by using this file. Backup before using as this will essentially wipe your device.
Let me just say this clearly here. This is only for you if you want to use the SIM unlock on a RW MOTO X XT1049, hence the need to transform your RW XT1049 to a Sprint MOTO X.
YOU MUST BE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED TO USE THIS
Here is the link:
Rooted Sprint MOTO X 4.4.2 SBF (with busybox and unlocked bootloader warning removed)
Just so I understand this, once I flash this to an unlocked RW phone, it becomes a sprint phone and I cannot use it on Republic thereafter? In other words, I can use it only on sprint (or any BYOSD carrier) from now on?
If Sprint will activate the ESN for you, fine. But if not, you can use the SIM unlock on it and use it on GSM. You cannot use the SIM unlock on your RW Moto X without installing a Sprint ROM on it, so this makes it easier. Rooted, unlocked bootloader warning removed.
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ezeuba said:
If Sprint will activate the ESN for you, fine.
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They won't. It will, however, allow you to use it on another CDMA carrier, such as PagePlus if you follow the relevant instructions in the "Flash Moto X to Page Plus" thread. Page Plus (and some other CDMA carriers) will absolutely allow you to activate it.
Also, @ezeuba : any suggestions for Vivjen in the Sim-Crack thread? They are getting some kind of "call barring" error that I haven't seen previously. I'm guessing the instructions just weren't followed correctly....
is this ok to use on a sprint moto x on a gsm network in europe? is sim unlocked, but i hate the damn handsfree activation thingie.
thanks.
balenax said:
is this ok to use on a sprint moto x on a gsm network in europe? is sim unlocked, but i hate the damn handsfree activation thingie.
thanks.
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Sure. Just redo the SIM unlock thing again. Shouldn't be much stress. This takes away the handsfree activation prompt, removes the bootloader unlock warning and also comes rooted already. Let us know how it went.
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ezeuba said:
Sure. Just redo the SIM unlock thing again. Shouldn't be much stress. This takes away the handsfree activation prompt, removes the bootloader unlock warning and also comes rooted already. Let us know how it went.
Sent from my XT1056 using XDA Free mobile app
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will do as soon as i get my bootloader unlock code from moto . i bought the phone already unlocked, i don't know if it's officially unlocked or not but i will see for myself .
thanks.
LE: worked great, thanks a lot.
ezeuba said:
I was trying to bypass the handsfree activation screen on my XT1056 but met with no success until someone suggested that I manually delete the SprintOMADM2.apk file. That did the trick but in order not to jump through hoops next time he (samwathegreat) also suggested that I extract the system.img from the phone and use it next time for other phones. So I went a step further to RDS Lite the phone to factory, rooted, installed busybox, flashed philz recovery and extracted the system.img after renaming the SprintOMADM2.apk to a bak file. I now used 7zip to modify a copy of the Sprint 4.4.2 SBF I had on my laptop to include the extracted system.img, a logo.bin file that removes the unlocked bootloader warning and also modified the xml file to remove the getvar line. I flashed it on another bootloader unlocked RW MOTO X and all went well. It became a stock rooted Sprint MOTO X essentially, and no handsfree activation screen, no unlocked bootloader warning.
I just want to share, in case anyone might come across a need for it. However, I will not be responsible for any damage to your phone by using this file. Backup before using as this will essentially wipe your device.
Let me just say this clearly here. This is only for you if you want to use the SIM unlock on a RW MOTO X XT1049, hence the need to transform your RW XT1049 to a Sprint MOTO X.
YOU MUST BE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED TO USE THIS
Here is the link:
Rooted Sprint MOTO X 4.4.2 SBF (with busybox and unlocked bootloader warning removed)
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link dead??
itzmydamnlyf said:
link dead??
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Nope...works fine. Must be an issue on your end, or you ISP blocks that service...
samwathegreat said:
Nope...works fine. Must be an issue on your end, or you ISP blocks that service...
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seems like that. are there any alternative links?
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seems like that. are there any alternative links?
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Here you go...
Modified Rooted MOTO X Sprint SBF Google Drive link
ezeuba said:
Here you go...
Modified Rooted MOTO X Sprint SBF Google Drive link
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thanks a lot.
itzmydamnlyf said:
seems like that. are there any alternative links?
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itzmydamnlyf said:
thanks a lot.
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You're welcome...
Thank you very very much... Yeah my friend ur Rom worked like a charm... I was able to SIM UNLOCK this phone also but had trouble with network settings, later got it working with help of mobile network settings app from play store... Calls, Wi-Fi r working... But even after getting Apn N Settings from network, mobile data is not working nor 2G neither 3G plz help on this part... NO DATA for now
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I saw the Moto G EXT on Consumer Cellular website.
https://www.consumercellular.com/Info/PhoneDetails/619
It looks exactly the same as Moto G (2014). Doesn't anyone know the exact model number on it? Is it the same as the XT1064? Thanks.
macaumen said:
I saw the Moto G EXT on Consumer Cellular website.
It looks exactly the same as Moto G (2014). Doesn't anyone know the exact model number on it? Is it the same as the XT1064? Thanks.
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Just got my moto g ext today. I can confirm that the model on the back reads xt1064 , fcc id IHD56QB2 type: M0FBB
diamondjoker5 said:
Just got my moto g ext today. I can confirm that the model on the back reads xt1064 , fcc id IHD56QB2 type: M0FBB
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Hi diamondjoker5 - does that Moto G EXT from Consumer Cellular have much bloat on it?
I'm a new Consumer Cellular customer and was thinking about getting a Moto G 2014 for my wife. I'd like to ensure timely Android updates and was going to get an unlocked phone directly from Motorola. I don't know if Consumer Cellular will slow down that update process or not.
The only Consumer Cellular app that I'm aware of is My Consumer Cellular, which is actually pretty useful for their customers.
GaryP2 said:
Hi diamondjoker5 - does that Moto G EXT from Consumer Cellular have much bloat on it?
I'm a new Consumer Cellular customer and was thinking about getting a Moto G 2014 for my wife. I'd like to ensure timely Android updates and was going to get an unlocked phone directly from Motorola. I don't know if Consumer Cellular will slow down that update process or not.
The only Consumer Cellular app that I'm aware of is My Consumer Cellular, which is actually pretty useful for their customers.
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Only thing I see on here is all gapps, + motorola alert app, motorola assist app, motorola migration app, and my consumer cellular app.
Just got the phone unlocked for $2.19 yesterday. Tmobile sim works without any problems.
The real question is what stock rom do you flash it with?
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diamondjoker5 said:
Just got the phone unlocked for $2.19 yesterday. Tmobile sim works without any problems.
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Thanks for the quick update!
What do you do to get the phone unlocked for $2.19?
The other question I'm trying to chase an answer down on is if apps will be able to be moved to SD memory once 5.0 Lollipop comes along. No one may be able to answer that question until after it's released.
GaryP2 said:
Thanks for the quick update!
What do you do to get the phone unlocked for $2.19?
The other question I'm trying to chase an answer down on is if apps will be able to be moved to SD memory once 5.0 Lollipop comes along. No one may be able to answer that question until after it's released.
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I used one of the ebay sellers that offer unlocking services. They go through unlock scout as the provider. Took a couple of hours to get the unlock code.
PM me if you need more details.
From what i remember, once rooted i was able to use link2sd to force move apps and data to sd card on my previous phones.
diamondjoker5 said:
Only thing I see on here is all gapps, + motorola alert app, motorola assist app, motorola migration app, and my consumer cellular app.
Just got the phone unlocked for $2.19 yesterday. Tmobile sim works without any problems.
The real question is what stock rom do you flash it with?
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supposely the AWS one
Was thinking of one of these for my son. They are on Sears site for $133 now.
How is the data speed on T-Mobile, I think it's more optimized for HSPA AT&T so H2O would likely work better.
Can you provide a link of ebay seller through which you have got Moto G - unlocked ?
diamondjoker5 said:
I used one of the ebay sellers that offer unlocking services. They go through unlock scout as the provider. Took a couple of hours to get the unlock code.
PM me if you need more details.
From what i remember, once rooted i was able to use link2sd to force move apps and data to sd card on my previous phones.
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Can you provide a link of ebay seller through which you have got Moto G - unlocked ?
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Can you provide a link of ebay seller through which you have got Moto G - unlocked ?
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I used this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTOROLA-...G-/151207502909?ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123
Took a bit because Sunday.
AWS rom/modem details?
macaumen said:
supposely the AWS one
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Can I request a little more info regarding AWS portion? Which exact ROM/modem combo has it? Anyone who recently got Consumer Cellular model and using unlocked with T-mobile can provide an input? Thanks again.
Just wanted to share my experience to help others. I bought the Moto G EXT from Consumer Cellular and it is the exact same hardware as the unlocked Moto G 2nd Gen my wife has. The firmware/ROM is different than the unlocked version. As others have mentioned there really isn't much bloat or anything too crazy. Some features such as tethering have been removed from the settings and the Consumer Cellular app is pre-installed an you cannot remove it. There were some other minor things locked down but nothing major or intrusive.
I wanted to just get the stock image on there just because. Also since there were some changes to the firmware (like removing tethering) I wasn't sure how quickly CC would be updating to Lollipop and wanted to be able to update as soon as I could. I got my unlock code from Motorola and unlocked the bootloader (which to be clear is different than the SIM unlock code mentioned in earlier posts).
I was able to get the Blur_Version.21.11.17.titan_retuaws.retuaws.en.US firmware installed and everything works as expected; I was back to stock and couldn't find any differences between my phone and my wife's. My only caveat was I was not able to re-lock the bootloader after installing the stock firmware. I thought I would be able too since it would be a stock, signed image from Motorola but I kept getting errors on the phone saying "Failed to validate System Image" and an error on the command line stating "sst lock failure!"
I tried a couple different ways to lock it but never could. I am not sure if I have to get the original firmware from Consumer cellular (I wasn't able to find it) to be able to lock it again, but I am assuming that is what is needed. I forgot to write down the original firmware name was but I know it was different than the System Version that now displays so it must have been a special CC build. Even if I had it I am not sure where I could find it. I searched for a little bit without luck but it is a pretty new phone from CC so maybe with time it will show up.
It isn't that big of a deal to me to run with an unlocked bootloader, but I sort of wish I would have just paid the extra $30 or so and got the unlocked one from Best Buy or Amazon instead of the Moto G EXT from CC so I could lock it if I wanted/needed to.
I got a great deal on the moto g ext at sears for $112(using coupons and surprise points)and $29 shwy points back. The system version is 21.11.23.titan_ccaws_AWSCC.en.US cc, build number KXB21.85-23. The original moto g had instructions stickied in the general forum on how to flash stock firmware without unlocking bootlocker using mfastboot. Could I use those instructions to flash retail firmware for the moto g 2014? Is there stock firmware available for the moto g 2014(xt 1064)? . Any help would be appreciated . My main reason is to get tether option in the settings which is missing from consumer cellular ROM and be able to receive updates from motorola.
@bellj949 Can you please link to a guide that can be used to install the generic firmware on the consumer cellular version?
@edog11 were you able to find a way to flash without unlocking bootloader?
Trekker56 said:
@bellj949 Can you please link to a guide that can be used to install the generic firmware on the consumer cellular version?
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I used this FAQ for most of my info about this process - http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/help/wip-frequently-questions-moto-g-2nd-gen-t2875723 - and there is a link specifically to this page in that FAQ - http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/restore-to-stock-t2873657. Some of the flashes got errors on the phone but it all worked just fine even though I received the errors. Wish I would have noted all the different messages on the phone and command line for reference. Now I have my phone setup like I want and don't want to have to go through everything again. Once Lollipop is available for the Moto G 2014 I will be going through the same process and will take better notes.
I have the single SIM US GSM Moto G 2014 (XT1064) so I downloaded the Blur_Version.21.11.17.titan_retuaws.retuaws.en.US firmware from - http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=36 - instead of using the link from the guide. If you have a different model you will need a different firmware. Remove the battery cover to find which XTnnnn version you have.
As noted above once you do this you will not be able to re-lock the bootloader. Or maybe I am doing something wrong and that is why I am not able to re-lock. If anyone was able to relock the CC version with the stock firmware please share your steps!
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@bellj949 Can you please link to a guide that can be used to install the generic firmware on the consumer cellular version?
@edog11 were you able to find a way to flash without unlocking bootloader?
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I think you can use the same instructions given for moto g 1st generation and use the moto g 2nd genetation retail AWS firmware. I may wait until there is a consumer cellular firmware for the moto g 2nd generation available in case something goes wrong.
If someone wants to try, here's is link for flashing stock firmware for moto g 1st generation without unlocking bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
Here is moto g 2nd generation firmware.
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=36
Thank you both. Although I have previously rooted and flashed various android phones and tablets, I think I will wait till there is a strong development community for the Moto G, which will be able to help if anything goes wrong during flashing.
I just hope that once Motorola releases the Lollipop update, Consumer Cellular won't be that far behind. Or I'll just flash it at time if Consumer Cellular are lagging behind in update.
Trekker56 said:
Thank you both. Although I have previously rooted and flashed various android phones and tablets, I think I will wait till there is a strong development community for the Moto G, which will be able to help if anything goes wrong during flashing.
I just hope that once Motorola releases the Lollipop update, Consumer Cellular won't be that far behind. Or I'll just flash it at time if Consumer Cellular are lagging behind in update.
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I sent an email to CC to see if they will be upgrading to Lollipop and if so how soon. This is the response I received:
"At this time, Consumer Cellular does not support updates for any Android phones that we sell. Upgrading the Operating System on your phone would void the warranty."
I'm wasn't sure if they are saying they do not provide support if I upgrade the phone or if they were saying they will not be upgrading to Lollipop. So I sent another email to verify that they will not be updating the OS and pushing an OTA update to the phone. This is the response I received:
"At this time, Consumer Cellular does not support updates for any Android device that we sell."
It doesn't sounds like they have any plans to upgrade the phone.
That is just too bad.
Now I'll just wait till we have the official Lollipop on the Moto G and then flash the generic unlocked ROM. Keeping it stock till then in case I need to claim warranty.
And to get the official updates from Motorola, all I have to do is to flash the unlocked rom as mentioned by the guide by @bellj949 and I will start getting the OTA updates automatically or will I need to flash the Lollipop rom manually?
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Just wanted to share my experience to help others. I bought the Moto G EXT from Consumer Cellular and it is the exact same hardware as the unlocked Moto G 2nd Gen my wife has. The firmware/ROM is different than the unlocked version. As others have mentioned there really isn't much bloat or anything too crazy. Some features such as tethering have been removed from the settings and the Consumer Cellular app is pre-installed an you cannot remove it. There were some other minor things locked down but nothing major or intrusive.
I wanted to just get the stock image on there just because. Also since there were some changes to the firmware (like removing tethering) I wasn't sure how quickly CC would be updating to Lollipop and wanted to be able to update as soon as I could. I got my unlock code from Motorola and unlocked the bootloader (which to be clear is different than the SIM unlock code mentioned in earlier posts).
I was able to get the Blur_Version.21.11.17.titan_retuaws.retuaws.en.US firmware installed and everything works as expected; I was back to stock and couldn't find any differences between my phone and my wife's. My only caveat was I was not able to re-lock the bootloader after installing the stock firmware. I thought I would be able too since it would be a stock, signed image from Motorola but I kept getting errors on the phone saying "Failed to validate System Image" and an error on the command line stating "sst lock failure!"
I tried a couple different ways to lock it but never could. I am not sure if I have to get the original firmware from Consumer cellular (I wasn't able to find it) to be able to lock it again, but I am assuming that is what is needed. I forgot to write down the original firmware name was but I know it was different than the System Version that now displays so it must have been a special CC build. Even if I had it I am not sure where I could find it. I searched for a little bit without luck but it is a pretty new phone from CC so maybe with time it will show up.
It isn't that big of a deal to me to run with an unlocked bootloader, but I sort of wish I would have just paid the extra $30 or so and got the unlocked one from Best Buy or Amazon instead of the Moto G EXT from CC so I could lock it if I wanted/needed to.
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CC version is 21.11.23 while the retail verions is 21.11.17. Probably that's why you cannot flash without unlocking the bootloader because the phone sees it as a "downgrade"
Unlocked Moto G 2014 is getting the update today. Is anyone with the CC rom getting the update yet? How about those with stock XT1063 rom and unlocked bootloader, do you get the update?
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.
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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
KidJoe said:
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
Hello there. I'm pretty much new to this, or at least, a little bit rusty. I've been struggling to find a way to unlock my SIM - everytime I google it, all I can find are some tutorials about how to unlock my bootloader.
Could it possibly be that the way to unlock my SIM is unlocking my bootloader?
The other options I've found are IMEI Unlockers, but I don't think that's what I need - except for the fact that my IMEI appears to be broken? It's not my phone the one that apears on imei24.com, imei.info, imeipro.info, or any of those websites.
So there's two problems: I don't have my SIM unlocked (it only works with one company) and/or my IMEI doesnt target my phone (could this be the problem?)
Thanks in advance.
What is your model and what is your network?
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What is your model and what is your network?
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Its a moto x 2014 (XT1097) and my network is CLARO Argentina.
Thanks again
bump. anyone?
crata said:
Its a moto x 2014 (XT1097) and my network is CLARO Argentina.
Thanks again
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I will give you solution soon, just hold i am in transit
thanks! But I've already paid someone to do it for me.
Yes, you just needed to root the thing