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[Q] Locking & Unlocking Moto X 2013

Hey Folks,
I was curious to know if you have unlocked your bootloader, and then locked it again via fastboot oem lock command, if you wanted to unlock the bootloader maybe in the distant future again, would you need to use the same unlock key that was given to you by moto?
Thanks!

alternetconcept said:
Hey Folks,
I was curious to know if you have unlocked your bootloader, and then locked it again via fastboot oem lock command, if you wanted to unlock the bootloader maybe in the distant future again, would you need to use the same unlock key that was given to you by moto?
Thanks!
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Yes the one you got in your mail.
Take care not to lose it.
I am not sure if they give it again

adity said:
Yes the one you got in your mail.
Take care not to lose it.
I am not sure if they give it again
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Ah okay great.
Thank you!

I've unlocked my bootloader but have never once considered relocking it. Why would you lock it after unlocking it in the first place? I can't think of a single benefit.

nhizzat said:
I've unlocked my bootloader but have never once considered relocking it. Why would you lock it after unlocking it in the first place? I can't think of a single benefit.
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I've seen some people claim they want to be as "close to stock as possible" when selling their phone. Unfortunately it doesn't really make a difference.
There are 3 states for the 2013 Moto X bootloader:
LOCKED Status:0
Unlocked Status:3
Locked Status:2
note: Status 2 is also known as relocked.
As users we can toggle it to either Status 2 or Status 3, but we can never set it back to Status 0. On Status 2 or 3, you'll get the Bootloader Unlocked warning message at reboot (where replacing the LOGO.BIN with custom one will hide the message).

alternetconcept said:
Hey Folks,
I was curious to know if you have unlocked your bootloader, and then locked it again via fastboot oem lock command, if you wanted to unlock the bootloader maybe in the distant future again, would you need to use the same unlock key that was given to you by moto?
Thanks!
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Have you managed to lock it?

alexhdkn said:
Have you managed to lock it?
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I didn't actually. I just tried right now but got the following message.
(bootloader) FAIL: Please run fastboot oem lock begin first!
The reason I wanted to re-lock it was for purposes of my phone getting stolen. I'm assuming if it was relocked, the person wouldn't get the joy of installing a custom recovery.
Yeah kind of silly. In any case, couldn't get it to lock.

alternetconcept said:
I didn't actually. I just tried right now but got the following message.
(bootloader) FAIL: Please run fastboot oem lock begin first!
The reason I wanted to re-lock it was for purposes of my phone getting stolen. I'm assuming if it was relocked, the person wouldn't get the joy of installing a custom recovery.
Yeah kind of silly. In any case, couldn't get it to lock.
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There is a process to re-lock which involves flashing the stock rom first, etc. and it does wipe the phone.
So if you re-lock, you'll also lose root. (at least until you unlock, flash custom recovery and root).

KidJoe said:
There is a process to re-lock which involves flashing the stock rom first, etc. and it does wipe the phone.
So if you re-lock, you'll also lose root. (at least until you unlock, flash custom recovery and root).
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Yeah. I think I realized that I would need to wipe my phone again to re-lock it. I turned it back to stock so I can get the OTA which should hopefully come out soon.
I guess once they allow us to download stock 5.0.2, I'll do a re-lock then.
Thanks though for the info.

[Q][Solved] Relocking the bootloader

Hey guys,
I am currently trying to get my Moto X back to stock and relock the bootloader. Not because I need to, but just because I want to. I have a retDe XT1092 which I have converted to a XT1095. Is there any way to get the phone back to software status official and relock the bootloader? It doesn't matter to me that Motorola does know that I was unlocked before, I just want to relock it. I hope you guys can help me.

May I ask why you want to relock it? There really is no benefit to relocking it. :/
Anyway the command is:
fastboot oem lock
Sent from my XT1095

I know, but want to keep myself from flashing on this phone. I am trying to get away from rooting on non-nexus phones.
Yeah I've tried that multiple times, but as long as your software status isn't official the oem lock will fail. I'd guess this happens because most images you can download are not signed images.

Is your phone still converted to 1095? If so that is why lock wont work.
You would have to flash back the 1092 de image to be unmodified.
Sent from my XT1095

Okay good to know. I thought this wouldnt matter. But are there even any existing official images for the 1092?

Moto x firmwares:
http://www.filefactory.com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=25
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These aren't official. I've already tried them. If you flash those you won't be able to relock the bootloader. This is the reason why I opened this thread because I don't know any way of accomplishing my goal.

Bl4ckX said:
These aren't official. I've already tried them. If you flash those you won't be able to relock the bootloader. This is the reason why I opened this thread because I don't know any way of accomplishing my goal.
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One thing is official and other thing is carrier, and I think you need the firmware of your carrier, the one who came with your phone before the flashing. Maybe if you tell us we can find it for you.

juliospinoza said:
One thing is official and other thing is carrier, and I think you need the firmware of your carrier, the one who came with your phone before the flashing. Maybe if you tell us we can find it for you.
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His is retde. And these are official, they are leaks from motorola.
Sent from my XT1095

juliospinoza said:
One thing is official and other thing is carrier, and I think you need the firmware of your carrier, the one who came with your phone before the flashing. Maybe if you tell us we can find it for you.
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I was able to get the signed firmware from motorola, You have to start with fastboot oem lock begin and then flash. After flashing you use the fastboot oem lock and the bootloader will relock, however, you will still get the unlocked warning message. You will have to flash the modified logo.bin to make it go away.

AGISCI said:
His is retde. And these are official, they are leaks from motorola.
Sent from my XT1095
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If you are so convinced that these are official I am willing to try them out but I am pretty sure they aren't
strafer69 said:
I was able to get the signed firmware from motorola, You have to start with fastboot oem lock begin and then flash. After flashing you use the fastboot oem lock and the bootloader will relock, however, you will still get the unlocked warning message. You will have to flash the modified logo.bin to make it go away.
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This doesn't sound right. Using oem unlock begin the phone will check if each and every image is signed. You shouldn't be able to flash a modified logo.bin and the message should actually go away by itself. Are you sure your relock attempt didn't fail?

Bl4ckX said:
If you are so convinced that these are official I am willing to try them out but I am pretty sure they aren't
This doesn't sound right. Using oem unlock begin the phone will check if each and every image is signed. You shouldn't be able to flash a modified logo.bin and the message should actually go away by itself. Are you sure your relock attempt didn't fail?
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I am 100% sure they are official because they are signed by motorola. If they were not official they wouldn't have motorola's signature.
Sent from my XT1095

AGISCI said:
I am 100% sure they are official because they are signed by motorola. If they were not official they wouldn't have motorola's signature.
Sent from my XT1095
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I am currently downloading the XT1092 retDe image. I will report back in 6hours when I am back from work and this damn free download is finished. It takes forever..

The bootloader unlocked message would be a signed Motorola image since it is shipped with the phone. The bootloader essentially has a toggle that would switch between the normal and the unlocked message. I assume the toggle just doesn't get switched back when you OEM lock. It's not like he flashed a different custom logo or anything.
Sent from my Moto X 2014 Pure Edition using Tapatalk

Correct. You will notice the status message when you enter the bootloader there is a status code. 1=LOCKED 2=RELOCKED and 3=UNLOCKED. Once you unlock the bootloader, you can never go back to status 1 again and you will always get the bootloader unlocked message. If you read the message it states that the bootloader HAS been unlocked. There is a counter trigger in the phone telling it how many times it has been unlocked. When I had my old Galaxy S2 Skyrocket I remembered a program that would "RESET" this counter, but I do not believe one exists for Motorola. Once you unlock your bootloader there is no going back.
http://i5.androidxda.com/main/Motorola_Bootloader_Warning.png

Yeah I know about this relocked state, but it doesn't matter as I don't want to RMA the phone. I just want it locked but I wasn't able to accomplish a successful oem lock and I am now searching for a way to do so.
Edit: So this morning after the download had finished I brought my X to fastboot mode. And for whichever reason the software status was set to official even on the XT1095 image. I would have sworn that this wasn't the case when I flashed it and I have no idea why it changed. And a big thanks to you @AGISCI after typing "fastboot oem lock begin" I could flash the Image you linked here and software status stayed official and I was even able to relock the bootloader. So I simply must have had wrong images in the past, because I did entirely the same process I did now, 3 times already and it didn't work out at all.
So thanks again guys. The only annoyance is that I can't get rid of the bootloader unlocked message. This one seems to stay.

Applied ota mm on previously unlocked bl. Is bootloader still unlocked?

I just dusted off my Turbo after not using it in a while. Shortly after powering it on, I was prompted for and without thinking, installed the ota MM update. I had previously unlocked bootloader via sunshine long before this, but never rooted. Is my bl still unlocked / root still possible or am I screwed?

It's still unlocked, if it was unlocked prior to the update.
And congratulations for having the foresight to unlock back when you could.

So that's what I was hoping, however I guess Im not clear as to what I need to do next to load twrp and root. I assumed all I'd need to do is pick up the official guide at section 2 in using adb / flashboot to flash twrp.img, but in trying to do so, I get an error "(bootloader) Preflash validation failed". I also noticed at the recovery mode screen it says "Device is LOCKED". Doesnt that mean the bootloader is in fact locked or is that unrelated?
Thanks!

timofcourse said:
So that's what I was hoping, however I guess Im not clear as to what I need to do next to load twrp and root. I assumed all I'd need to do is pick up the official guide at section 2 in using adb / flashboot to flash twrp.img, but in trying to do so, I get an error "(bootloader) Preflash validation failed". I also noticed at the recovery mode screen it says "Device is LOCKED". Doesnt that mean the bootloader is in fact locked or is that unrelated?
Thanks!
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@jcase, @TheSt33v, what's going on with this guy's phone? If he unlocked via Sunshine, should still be unlocked.

ChazzMatt said:
@jcase, @TheSt33v, what's going on with this guy's phone? If he unlocked via Sunshine, should still be unlocked.
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There is no bootloader lock command in the OTA. Myself and tons of others took the OTA with an unlocked bootloader. If the bootloader is locked after the OTA, either it was never unlocked or someone gave it the lock command using fastboot.

timofcourse said:
So that's what I was hoping, however I guess Im not clear as to what I need to do next to load twrp and root. I assumed all I'd need to do is pick up the official guide at section 2 in using adb / flashboot to flash twrp.img, but in trying to do so, I get an error "(bootloader) Preflash validation failed". I also noticed at the recovery mode screen it says "Device is LOCKED". Doesnt that mean the bootloader is in fact locked or is that unrelated?
Thanks!
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What status number?

ChazzMatt said:
@jcase, @TheSt33v, what's going on with this guy's phone? If he unlocked via Sunshine, should still be unlocked.
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Depends on status code, either is wasn't unlocked or someone relocked it.
A number of ppl used mofo and has assumed they were unlocked

jcase said:
What status number?
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At the recovery screen where is said it was locked? I believe it was status code 0.

timofcourse said:
At the recovery screen where is said it was locked? I believe it was status code 0.
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Recovery does the normally safe if locked or not.
Go check the status code, if it is 0 then it was never unlocked with sunshine

ChazzMatt said:
@jcase, @TheSt33v, what's going on with this guy's phone? If he unlocked via Sunshine, should still be unlocked.
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I did unlock using Sunshine... At least I really thought I did. I installed it, paid for it and ran through what I thought was the unlock process a few months ago. I didnt load twrp or root, but I didnt think that was needed before upgrading.

ChazzMatt said:
@jcase, @TheSt33v, what's going on with this guy's phone? If he unlocked via Sunshine, should still be unlocked.
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jcase said:
Recovery does the normally safe if locked or not.
Go check the status code, if it is 0 then it was never unlocked with sunshine
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Well ****. I'm not sure what I missed when I ran through Sunshine a while back. Thx for the info all.

Frp locked

I cant unlock frp as It is grayed out the option of oem unlocking in the dev options
pls I need help
Model : LLD-L21
OS : KangVIP Rom (EMUI 8.0.0)
Bootloader Status : Unlocked
In fastboot it says
Phone Unlocked
FRP Locked

did u try dload method?

yes I tried dload
It did not work

I can't upload zipI will send u the file to unlock frp or you can find that file in telegram group of our device

That wont work...
Go to terminal in root mode and do
Code:
Setprop sys.oem_unlock_allowed 1
Than you can change the value and its not longer greyed out.

Darkest-Dark said:
That wont work...
Go to terminal in root mode and do
Code:
Setprop sys.oem_unlock_allowed 1
Than you can change the value and its not longer greyed out.
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If that dosent work you can also follow the below procedure.
Relock your bootloader. Your phone will factory reset and boot. Then head to developer options and you will see oem unlock is not greyed out. Then just enable oem unlocking and unlock the bootloader. When you boot up again you will see that oem is greyed out but it'll be enabled. So you'll have unlocked fastboot and unlocked frp now.

Fredin_ said:
That wont work...
Go to terminal in root mode and do
If that dosent work you can also follow the below procedure.
Relock your bootloader. Your phone will factory reset and boot. Then head to developer options and you will see oem unlock is not greyed out. Then just enable oem unlocking and unlock the bootloader. When you boot up again you will see that oem is greyed out but it'll be enabled. So you'll have unlocked fastboot and unlocked frp now.
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This will just brick the device.

Fredin_ said:
If that dosent work you can also follow the below procedure.
Relock your bootloader. Your phone will factory reset and boot. .....<snip>.
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Never Ever a good idea to try and relock the bootloader.

viratbansal001 said:
This will just brick the device.
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Sparkrite said:
Never Ever a good idea to try and relock the bootloader.
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Umm why? Its working pretty fine for me. ?

Fredin_ said:
Umm why? Its working pretty fine for me.
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Have you Unlocked, Relocked and then Unlocked again ?

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Sparkrite said:
Have you Unlocked, Relocked and then Unlocked again ?
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I haven't gone that far. I've unlocked and then relocked.
Everything fine. I believe it's completely safe if you have complete stock firmware installed ie, stock rom, stock recovery, stock Kernal and all that stuff. Otherwise you'll end up in a loop. Guess I forgot that part sorry.
So I know this is someone else's thread but can you tell me if I relocked bootloader will the service center be able to know I'd unlocked before? I don't have the phone unlocked warning at boot. Just curious.

Fredin_ said:
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I haven't gone that far. I've unlocked and then relocked.
Everything fine. I believe it's completely safe if you have complete stock firmware installed ie, stock rom, stock recovery, stock Kernal and all that stuff. Otherwise you'll end up in a loop. Guess I forgot that part sorry.
So I know this is someone else's thread but can you tell me if I relocked bootloader will the service center be able to know I'd unlocked before? I don't have the phone unlocked warning at boot. Just curious.
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Hey will it work if I have complete stock firmware like you said? I want to take my device to service centre but my bootloader is unlocked and I have L OS installed. Will relockeing bootloader get me back my waranty?
PS. I have already asked in question and answers section but no reply yet. ?I

Fredin_ said:
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I haven't gone that far. I've unlocked and then relocked.
Everything fine. I believe it's completely safe if you have complete stock firmware installed ie, stock rom, stock recovery, stock Kernal and all that stuff. Otherwise you'll end up in a loop. Guess I forgot that part sorry.
So I know this is someone else's thread but can you tell me if I relocked bootloader will the service center be able to know I'd unlocked before? I don't have the phone unlocked warning at boot. Just curious.
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Some if not all bootloaders nowadays are not "locked" by the manufacturer using a code but are usually "locked" by employing a digital signature and/or a CID (carrier Id) hard coded into the OS. When we "unlock" a bootloader with a code we are simply using a routine written into the loader by the manufacturer to now ignore signatures and/or CIDs of the OS and this allows us to flash whatever we wish.
Sometimes upon unlocking using a code the DS/CID is erased/altered and cannot be retrieved, so not a good idea to relock an altered bootloader.
At least, that is my understanding of it.

Krazydon said:
Hey will it work if I have complete stock firmware like you said? I want to take my device to service centre but my bootloader is unlocked and I have L OS installed. Will relockeing bootloader get me back my waranty?
PS. I have already asked in question and answers section but no reply yet. I
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Sparkrite said:
Some if not all bootloaders nowadays are not "locked" by the manufacturer using a code but are usually "locked" by employing a digital signature and/or a CID (carrier Id) hard coded into the OS. When we "unlock" a bootloader with a code we are simply using a routine written into the loader by the manufacturer to now ignore signatures and/or CIDs of the OS and this allows us to flash whatever we wish.
Sometimes upon unlocking using a code the DS/CID is erased/altered and cannot be retrieved, so not a good idea to relock an altered bootloader.
At least, that is my understanding of it.
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That's too bad. Means we won't get back our waranty if we relock it ?. So thanks for the heads up . I'll be careful while unlocking it again (if ever).?

Fredin_ said:
That's too bad. Means we won't get back our waranty if we relock it . So thanks for the heads up . I'll be careful while unlocking it again (if ever).
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Not necessarily, I doubt if most service centres would bother delving that deep, but maybe some would.
I don't know...........

Sparkrite said:
Not necessarily, I doubt if most service centres would bother delving that deep, but maybe some would.
I don't know...........
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Thanks for your quick reply but do you know any way to get back CID/DS

No, but I haven't delved that deeply into Huaweis bootloaders, but I NEVER attempt to re-lock them.

Sparkrite said:
No, but I haven't delved that deeply into Huaweis bootloaders, but I NEVER attempt to re-lock them.
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Anyways thanks for your replies. Means a lot ?

problem with booting my x4

i have bough a x4 from ebay without warranty or anyting, the problem that i have. my phone says at the begining your device has loaded another operating system and then just a line of code says verity mode is set to disabled.
but after that the device starts normally, i have tried to lock the device again, but it doesn't work , maybe you have a solution for this problem :the model is XT1900-1 Type:M2997

the bootloader has been unlocked and to be honest relocking has no real benefits. leave it like it is, flash the latest stock image or a custom rom and ignore the bootscreen message.

cango123 said:
the bootloader has been unlocked and to be honest relocking has no real benefits. leave it like it is, flash the latest stock image or a custom rom and ignore the bootscreen message.
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first, thank you for your response.
do you think, is that a motorola specific issue with corrupt bootloader ?
i guess the firmware of my device is a nougat, will it really help to get rid of a such blemish if i flash it??

doksch84 said:
first, thank you for your response.
do you think, is that a motorola specific issue with corrupt bootloader ?
i guess the firmware of my device is a nougat, will it really help to get rid of a such blemish if i flash it??
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The message is normal for an unlocked bootloader - it is not corrupt. You cannot get rid of the message when the bootloader has been unlocked, even if it is relocked. Well, you can replace the boot image, but the ”verity" message will remain.

another problem
jhedfors said:
The message is normal for an unlocked bootloader - it is not corrupt. You cannot get rid of the message when the bootloader has been unlocked, even if it is relocked. Well, you can replace the boot image, but the ”verity" message will remain.
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thank you guys, i just try to flash TWRP image, but it hangs with bootloader logs
getvar is-logical recove
getvar:has-slot:recovery
getvar_maxdown
Sending ....... in the command line? did anyone faces that problem ?