I'll be receiving a replacement Moto X from Sprint in a few days. I'm certain that this device will be refurbished which is fine. I'm just uncertain about unlocking the bootloader on a refurbished device. Anyone having any idea? Will it be able to be unlocked?
Edit: Sorry about creating a new thread. I see that I should have posted this in the help thread.
If its the sprint variant, you should still be able to get the unlock code from Moto's web site.
That being said, I haven't tried it.. BUT I haven't seen anyone posting they couldn't unlock their sprint device...
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I'm looking to unlock and root an AT&T Moto X 2nd gen that I just received. The first required step seems to be unlocking the bootloader. I followed the instructions on Motorola's website on how to do this: it was there I received the news that Motorola will not help you unlock the bootloader of your Moto X 2nd Gen from AT&T.
It seems that a couple of other people on that thread asked Motorola if there was any other way to unlock the device, and , predictably, they didn't get any response from Moto.
I then searched around for any methods of unlocking the bootloader for this device that don't involve Motorola and I haven't found any. Has anyone found a way around this?
Oddly enough I was once employed as a software developer at Motorola and this X is my first phone that I've used from them since I worked there. .... Thanks!
Nope.
You should send it back and get a pure edition
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=kcustom11;56952256]Nope.
You should send it back and get a pure edition[/QUOTE]
Thanks. Disappointing news but I should have probably figured as much. I suppose I'd rather at spend money with companies who don't do such things...
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=kcustom11;56952256]Nope.
You should send it back and get a pure edition
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Thanks. Disappointing news but I should have probably figured as much. I suppose I'd rather at spend money with companies who don't do such things...[/QUOTE]
Most phones that are carrier branded are unable to unlock the boot loader. My G3 on T-Mobile shipped with an unlocked boot loader, but other versions were locked and there was no way to unlock them. There is this "bump" work around, but it's nothing official from LG.
Point is, don't blame moto because it's the carriers that require the lock to stay permanent.
I'm looking to buy this phone on Swappa but I'm having trouble identifying which phones are able to have their bootloaders unlocked, become rooted, have custom recoveries installed, have custom ROMs installed, etc...I guess I'm spoiled. Haha. My first Android phone was the Mototola Atrix 4G in 2010 and then the Nexus 4 in 2012. I'm looking to move forward but from reading this forum I am confused as to exactly what I am looking for to make sure my needs are met. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
Motorola has announced that they will now allow to bootloader unlock all XT1096 through their website. This will allow custom recoveries and ROMs to be loaded.
If you can get the IMEI from the phone you plan to purchase you might be able to verify with Motorola if it will be allowed to unlock the bootloader.
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Motorola has announced that they will now allow to bootloader unlock all XT1096 through their website. This will allow custom recoveries and ROMs to be loaded.
If you can get the IMEI from the phone you plan to purchase you might be able to verify with Motorola if it will be allowed to unlock the bootloader.
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You don't request the unlock via IMEI, it's via the results of $fastboot oem get_unlock_data.
Otherwise, you are correct, Motorola is allowing users to unlock their bootloaders with the XT1096. (Source: I did this two or three days ago.)
That is true, but checking with VZW to ensure that it is a valid IMEI may also tell him if the phone is blacklisted on their network, on/off contract, or maybe ineligible for some other reason.
I doubt the seller would provide the data to get the unlock before the phone is sold.
Swappa is good site to get a phone from. If you need to contact the seller but I wouldn't be too worried about the phones bootloader being locked still. My Moto XT-1096 on Verizon is still under contract but via the Motorola boot loader site I got mine unlocked a few weeks ago. Been Playing around with a few of the CM roms and stock. Love how easy it is to work with this phone.
Thank you all very much for your prompt replies. Let me link you the Swappa listing that I am interested in to CONFIRM I am good to go.
https://swappa.com/listing/PKN745/
I specifically asked to see the "About" screen which you can see as the last image he posted. Also, the one before that is all the model / serial numbers on the box. Let me know what you think! If it all checks out with you guys then I think I'm going to go ahead with the sale! Thanks again!
sero94 said:
Swappa is good site to get a phone from. If you need to contact the seller but I wouldn't be too worried about the phones bootloader being locked still. My Moto XT-1096 on Verizon is still under contract but via the Motorola boot loader site I got mine unlocked a few weeks ago. Been Playing around with a few of the CM roms and stock. Love how easy it is to work with this phone.
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I agree. I purchased my phone through Swappa. Great transaction.
You should be fine, looks to be a good one. I had to enter my bootloader unlock code a few times on the moto page but I got it handled. This site has everything ya need and more to get the phone setup how ya want.
Hey y'all, Verizon Moto E4 Plus (XT1774) owner here. I've seen a couple posts on XDA and other Android forums about bootloader unlocking for Verizon-specific Moto devices relating to subsidy (SIM) unlocking.
As we all know, the XT1774's bootloader is locked, there is no way around that yet. I have seen people mention that subsidy unlocking allowed their bootloader to be unlocked, but from my testing that is not true.
I tried an H20-Wireless sim, and an US Cellular sim; obviously I also got an unlock code. Neither of the sims changed my get_unlock_data, so neither would unlock the bootloader.
Just wanted to disprove any of these claims so no one wastes their time. Thanks.
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Hey y'all, Verizon Moto E4 Plus (XT1774) owner here. I've seen a couple posts on XDA and other Android forums about bootloader unlocking for Verizon-specific Moto devices relating to subsidy (SIM) unlocking.
As we all know, the XT1774's bootloader is locked, there is no way around that yet. I have seen people mention that subsidy unlocking allowed their bootloader to be unlocked, but from my testing that is not true.
I tried an H20-Wireless sim, and an US Cellular sim; obviously I also got an unlock code. Neither of the sims changed my get_unlock_data, so neither would unlock the bootloader.
Just wanted to disprove any of these claims so no one wastes their time. Thanks.
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You are correct. If unlocking your bootloader to customize the device is the goal, you need to steer clear of any Verizon branded devices. ATT, Sprint and a few others will also not allow bootloaders to be unlocked.
I have found that to be safe, purchase the device straight from Motorola as an unlocked device (Any US carrier/international) is the way to go. You will not get a discount like you do when purchasing through a carrier or big store name like Walmart but you will get a device that allows for bootloader unlocking.
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You are correct. If unlocking your bootloader to customize the device is the goal, you need to steer clear of any Verizon branded devices. ATT, Sprint and a few others will also not allow bootloaders to be unlocked.
I have found that to be safe, purchase the device straight from Motorola as an unlocked device (Any US carrier/international) is the way to go. You will not get a discount like you do when purchasing through a carrier or big store name like Walmart but you will get a device that allows for bootloader unlocking.
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I don't know about ATT, but all the Sprint/boost/virgin mobile devices ARE unlockable. It's only the Verizon variant that isn't. This is how it's been for some time.
aj2333 said:
I don't know about ATT, but all the Sprint/boost/virgin mobile devices ARE unlockable. It's only the Verizon variant that isn't. This is how it's been for some time.
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I agree, but lately, Sprint has stopped support for bootloader unlocking. I read this directly from there site. It may be a little while tool it trickles down to current production devices but beware. And I am taking about Sprint Branded devices, and not devices you bring in on your own.
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I agree, but lately, Sprint has stopped support for bootloader unlocking. I read this directly from there site. It may be a little while tool it trickles down to current production devices but beware. And I am taking about Sprint Branded devices, and not devices you bring in on your own.
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Thanks for the heads-up. I guess I'll have to start buying retail models. A little more $, but I'm very tired of the cdma data problems on custom ROMs every time there's a new Android version or new device anyway.
aj2333 said:
Thanks for the heads-up. I guess I'll have to start buying retail models. A little more $, but I'm very tired of the cdma data problems on custom ROMs every time there's a new Android version or new device anyway.
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I hear ya. Where I live Verizon is there only network that is any good/dependable. As much as I despise BigRed, I have to use it. If I had my way I would go Boost Mobile or any other GSM network carrier. That would open up the doors for my YouTube channel and allow me to test more devices the right way and not just in WiFi. I love my OnePlus5 but can only use it with WiFi. So I can't fully enjoy it. But it would in GSM.
They do make a device that is unlocked for the US Big 4 carriers and that's what I bought. Subsidy unlock to my knowledge does not bootloader unlock your device. If I see a really good Rom come out, I'll look at it, but Motorola did a really terrific job keeping what they did to it "light". At the price I paid for it ($159.99); I might buy another one and store it, though I have read a few threads that indicate that Motorola won't update the device to Oreo.
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They do make a device that is unlocked for the US Big 4 carriers and that's what I bought. Subsidy unlock to my knowledge does not bootloader unlock your device. If I see a really good Rom come out, I'll look at it, but Motorola did a really terrific job keeping what they did to it "light". At the price I paid for it ($159.99); I might buy another one and store it, though I have read a few threads that indicate that Motorola won't update the device to Oreo.
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I see if you got your device from Walmart. It will would be able to remove the bootloader? Do I have have to get Verizon to take the lock off? Or has anyone been able to take the bootloader off of Walmart prepaid Verizon xt1774? This will be my first build. I could use all the advice and help! Thanks
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I see if you got your device from Walmart. It will would be able to remove the bootloader? Do I have have to get Verizon to take the lock off? Or has anyone been able to take the bootloader off of Walmart prepaid Verizon xt1774? This will be my first build. I could use all the advice and help! Thanks
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You cannot unlock the bootloader of the XT1774. No ifs, and, nor buts.
just got new one today and was gonna to use xposed-after do some reading...smh, should have read before buying to make sure all is set to unlock and flash
Is it possible to unlock sprint Motorola Moto e5 play?
IMEI is clean. When i put my SIM in it says invalid SIM card and not asking for a code.
Sprint won't help at all since I'm not client and doesn't know the previous owner of the phone
I couldn't find an online service without exorbitant fees but I'm sure there is a way hopefully without unlocking the bootloader and remove the locking app. But if it comes to that i would like to look the bootloader back and remove the warning at bootup.
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I'm currently looking for exactly the same thing. Of you find any details please let me know
mateonexus4ever said:
I'm currently looking for exactly the same thing. Of you find any details please let me know
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There isn't much interest for this. Looks like no one unlocked a Sprint before.
Hi guys
I recently bought a used 4xl off ebay that I want to install grapheneos on. I bought the tmobile variant to save some money, as I assumed as long as it wasnt the verizon variant the bootloader would be unlockable.
I've called 3 different tmobile support techs, and reached out to the @tmobilehelp twitter account, all of whom are saying the past owner has to call to have the phone sim unlocked. Is there a way to get the device unlocked without ever being a tmobile customer? I didn't originally have intentions to put a sim in the phone at all, but if i have to, i will.
What are my options to getting the bootloader/sim unlocked? Can I become a tmobile connect customer to get the phone on the network, and then request an unlock as i'd be the current owner of the phone?
Thanks
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... What are my options to getting the bootloader/sim unlocked? Can I become a tmobile connect customer to get the phone on the network, and then request an unlock as i'd be the current owner of the phone?
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The past owner lost his phone or it was stolen while still under contract (hasn't been paid off), and it was sold on ebay. Pretty much the only option you have is to try and get your money back from the ebay vendor selling stolen phones. Have you contacted them already and what was their response? As for your last question about becoming a TMo customer with a stolen TMo phone, I guess you forgot to ask that when you talked with the 3 support techs? If you are lucky your IMEI is not blacklisted already and it is capable of being activated.
Hey!
I have a similar problem. Mine is from AT&T. The only thing you should know is if it is blacklisted or not.
If it is you may run into other problems!
I am still researching how to unlock the bootloader. I have already learned a lot of things but still trying... To get the phone unlocked I think the best way is to flash original firmware that comes with unlocked models(you can download it directly from google here )
Now, as the bootloader is locked, you can't just flash it directly as the bootloader won't allow you to flash things to certain partitions(like boot partition⛔️). I will let a pic of what you get, even if you use the force attribute.
The case is that Qualcomm chipsets have and especial mode called EDL.
With this mode you can flash any firmware, even if the bootloader is locked.
This is because the EDL is like the main bootloader, and then there is the 2 bootloader, which is the one is locked(See pic).
Concluding, what I am trying to do is flash the not locked firmware through the PBL(which you access through EDL mode, to get there just run "fastboot reboot edl" without quotes).
The problem is that you need some strange files, which appear to be very rare. They have an .mbn or .hex extension and I didn't find them yet. They are supposed to be inside the firmware, but I didn't find them yet.
When I finally find it, I am going to publish a full guide on how to unlock any firmware, even if it is from Verizon.
I already have understood how to unlock the phone to work with any SIM, mine despite being locked to AT&T it's working fine with my Vodafone SIM. Here is the link to my post
This information probably won't help because it's for a completely different device... But I had a OnePlus 6t prior to my Pixel 4XL and we had a T-Mobile to global conversion thread that used a tool that made our T-Mobile OnePlus 6t/6 a global model. I'll go grab the link to the thread and paste it here. I know OnePlus and Pixel are two completely different devices but what the hell. Hopefully it may help...
T-Mobile 6T to International Conversion (WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!)
In the previous thread, we discussed a method to convert T-Mobile 6T's to the international variant, sort of, but it required an unlocked bootloader, which itself requires a SIM unlock which T-Mobile gives people a hard time about. However, it...
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That is more less what your aim is here in quite sure... Make your Pixel 4XL T-Mobile an unlocked model. It would seem like there would be some way to do it, unless whatever the OnePlus developers did to have the conversion work is a no go because of how the two devices are made. I'm not sure as I have not dug deep in to this just figured I'd share. When I read your post this is the first thing that came to my mind. I hope you get it resolved. All else fails sell the T-Mobile model and try and get a Google model Factory unlocked. They have come down even more now I'm pricing.. Anyway good luck man.