So I've read over the general LG g4 forum that the T-Mobile version has an unlocked bootloader. There's so many post over in that thread now that I don't remember, but someone mentioned that under Settings> Developer options , they have an Enable OEM Unlock. Now here's my question. Since we have that option on our sprint version of the LG g4, what exactly does that do if enabled.? Like does it have to do anything related to unlocking the bootloader?
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We can't even get into fastboot. I've tried and failed. I don't think the Unlock OEM option does anything except for disables device protection features.
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Ok so sorry if this has already been posted but I can't find anything. This is my first attempt at rooting. I am trying to root my 2014 Moto x. I am on US cellular so I believe the model is XT1093. Not sure though as this seems to be missing from settings in lollipop. I tried a root tutorial for xt1097 but did not work. There is no OEM unlock setting in my Developer options. I think I have to unlock my bootloader through Motorola but havn't been successful.. any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I've got the same problem here I think it's a US Cellular problem with what they eliminated from lollipop but I can't be sure looking everywhere but can't find any answers. I wish we could get some help with this though would love to unlock and root this thing.
Yea, I think your right about it being a US Cellular thing. No one else seems to have the problem and US Cellular is a unique model number (XT1093 vs 1095 or 1097). Iv tried to unlock the bootlader through motos web cite which should work but I'm having some difficulties. I entered the info from my device, it said it was able to be unlocked and gave me the unlock key. but when I entered the key I got an error. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong or they are.. Still working on it..
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Yea, I think your right about it being a US Cellular thing. No one else seems to have the problem and US Cellular is a unique model number (XT1093 vs 1095 or 1097). Iv tried to unlock the bootlader through motos web cite which should work but I'm having some difficulties. I entered the info from my device, it said it was able to be unlocked and gave me the unlock key. but when I entered the key I got an error. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong or they are.. Still working on it..
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What command are you using to unlock your bootloader with the key? And what error are you getting?
I've tried the unlock method from Motorola. It all works until it prompts you to check the box in developing. options that says unlock oem functions. On the 1093 in lollipop the dev. option is not there. Also tried the tool kit in this forum that is made for non pure phones... It works great... even tells you your phone is unlocked but it doesn't finish. What I mean is it doesn't reboot your phone and the phone is still locked. Really frustrating ? Any help or ideas are very welcome. PLEASE HELP!
Is there a way to root the phone without unlocking? Cause if we could... We could try a different rom and see if from there we could find the unlock box in the developer options.
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Is there a way to root the phone without unlocking? Cause if we could... We could try a different rom and see if from there we could find the unlock box in the developer options.
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There's no such thing as "Unlock/ Unlock OEM functions" in developer options, in any ROM, ever.
Just found this.. Apparently Nexus 6 & 9 have this additional step to unlock the bootloader. I didn't have to do this while unlocking my device whilst on lollipop. So I'm gonna assume it's possible to unlock the bootloader on your device if this option is missing from the Developer Options..
Follow the procedure on motorola's website to unlock the bootloader and report back with the error you see on the online tool, or the actual device.
P.S - voids your warranty, unless you have a dev device
It doesn't give an error per say... It tells you to go to dev options and check the box or click on the option to unlock oem. Of course it's not there so the program will not execute the unlock. It says waiting for device....
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It doesn't give an error per say... It tells you to go to dev options and check the box or click on the option to unlock oem. Of course it's not there so the program will not execute the unlock. It says waiting for device....
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Has there been any more insight on this?
After updating to 5.1, OEM unlock is in developer options now
I've done plenty of Android modding but never on the LG G4 because Verizon's evidently can't be unlocked. Just switched to T-Mobile so now I can buy the LG G4 H811 which, from what I've read, is relatively easy to bootloader unlock, install TWRP, etc etc.
BUT -- Will the instructions on these threads work with all variations of the H811 (version of Android, baseband version, etc) or only with some? I've read a LOT of threads on this forum but I can't find the answer to this essential question. If when shopping for an LG G4 H811 to FULLY unlock (bootloader, TWRP, root, supersu) there are some I should AVOID, can someone tell me which ones?
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I've done plenty of Android modding but never on the LG G4 because Verizon's evidently can't be unlocked. Just switched to T-Mobile so now I can buy the LG G4 H811 which, from what I've read, is relatively easy to bootloader unlock, install TWRP, etc etc.
BUT -- Will the instructions on these threads work with all variations of the H811 (version of Android, baseband version, etc) or only with some? I've read a LOT of threads on this forum but I can't find the answer to this essential question. If when shopping for an LG G4 H811 to FULLY unlock (bootloader, TWRP, root, supersu) there are some I should AVOID, can someone tell me which ones?
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ALL H811's are bootloader unlockable. Just:
Settings --> Developer Options ---> OEM Unlocking (checked) && USB Debugging (checked)
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot getvar unlocked (to verify)
fastboot reboot
You will want to install the TWRP recovery image like so:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <twrp.img>
fastboot reboot
lesdense said:
I've done plenty of Android modding but never on the LG G4 because Verizon's evidently can't be unlocked. Just switched to T-Mobile so now I can buy the LG G4 H811 which, from what I've read, is relatively easy to bootloader unlock, install TWRP, etc etc.
BUT -- Will the instructions on these threads work with all variations of the H811 (version of Android, baseband version, etc) or only with some? I've read a LOT of threads on this forum but I can't find the answer to this essential question. If when shopping for an LG G4 H811 to FULLY unlock (bootloader, TWRP, root, supersu) there are some I should AVOID, can someone tell me which ones?
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As barcodelinux said plus Verizon can be unlocked. Check the status for the release in my PoC thread (my sig)
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Labs
how to unlock bootloader?
How do i unlock the bootloader?
Is there an official thread to do so?
complete noob so i would appreciate step step instructions
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How do i unlock the bootloader?
Is there an official thread to do so?
complete noob so i would appreciate step step instructions
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/general/how-to-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3344421
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hello,i bought mine from uk,model xt1900-5,when i enter code in moto website its says "not eligible for bootloader unlocking".have anybody bearing this model succeeded unlocking bootloader?
no one didnt even tried?
solved,sorry may bad.please remove the thread.
Before you close, explain this for the newbies. I have the same problem, the OEM Unlock option in developer mode deosn't work, so I flash the stock signed ROM and after this I be able to unlock.
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Before you close, explain this for the newbies. I have the same problem, the OEM Unlock option in developer mode deosn't work, so I flash the stock signed ROM and after this I be able to unlock.
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Hi, sorry that this is old, but I've had my XT1900-5 for a few months and want to start rooting it finally. But I haven't bothered much because of the issue I've read about unlocking this bootloader. What signed ROM etc. ? Any help to get me started would be useful.
no complexity,just follow the instructions in moto website , copy the code properly(use the moto recommended tool for accuracy) & you are good to go,for twrp & root see the forum.
Hello I have a new Moto G6. I have enabled developer options and I've enabled OEM unlocking. But it doesn't seem to stay enabled between reboots? I just bought this yesterday. I'm trying to unlock the bootloader, but I can't unless OEM unlocking stays enabled. Am I missing something? I know there's currently no root for the G6, but still I think I should be able to unlock it, or am I mistaken?
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Hello I have a new Moto G6. I have enabled developer options and I've enabled OEM unlocking. But it doesn't seem to stay enabled between reboots? I just bought this yesterday. I'm trying to unlock the bootloader, but I can't unless OEM unlocking stays enabled. Am I missing something? I know there's currently no root for the G6, but still I think I should be able to unlock it, or am I mistaken?
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That just allows the bootloader to be unlocked. You still would need to actually unlock it following the unlocking guide thread in the guides section
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That just allows the bootloader to be unlocked. You still would need to actually unlock it following the unlocking guide thread in the guides section
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Yes I know this is not root, this is just unlocking the bootloader, yes I do have a key from motorola. But I can't do anything if OEM unlocking will not persist between reboots. I'm just trying to unlock the bootloader. And yes it is unlocked for sims.
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Yes I know this is not root, this is just unlocking the bootloader, yes I do have a key from motorola. But I can't do anything if OEM unlocking will not persist between reboots. I'm just trying to unlock the bootloader. And yes it is unlocked for sims.
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I said nothing of root. Unless I am missing something from your original post, "Allow OEM unlocking" just allows the bootloader to be unlockable. After you tick it, reboot directly into fastboot mode (not back into android, that'll untick it again).
[GUIDE] Unlock Bootloader - This states after enabling OEM Unlock in settings (from within Android) to reboot into the bootloader (This guide says power off and then power back on while holding volume down, if you have debugging on you can just "adb reboot bootloader"). Rebooting back into Android with the bootloader still locked I believe does untick the OEM Unlock option.
ok thanks, I'll try again.
I have the XT 1925-6 US unlocked version. One of the first things I do with a new phone is to enable Developer Options and toggle OEM Unlock even though I may not Unlock the Bootloader right away.
The OEM Unlock toggle has stayed persistently on through numerous reboots with the Bootloader still locked.
Hmm.. Well I could have sworn I had seen what was described before, however it has been a while. I unlocked mine all in one go so I can't say. If it's supposed to stay on then I'd really be curious why it isn't for jloh
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Hmm.. Well I could have sworn I had seen what was described before, however it has been a while. I unlocked mine all in one go so I can't say. If it's supposed to stay on then I'd really be curious why it isn't for jloh
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I tried it again and it worked, thanks. I guess I rebooted android at first. Thank you.
Hello All:
New here, apologies for possible duplicate posting. I am wondering if anyone has been able to unlock the bootloader on a Verizon LG V40 running android 10. It should be easy: turn on USB Debugging/OEM Unlock and run your adb/fast boot tools. ...However I have noticed OEM unlock has been removed from the developer tools menu. Has anyone found a way to unlock the menu w/o the OEM unlock option present?
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