I remember other moto phones on boost have always been bootloader unlockable.
triggerlord said:
I remember other moto phones on boost have always been bootloader unlockable.
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I have not heard of any of the G6 family not being unlockable.
Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk
triggerlord said:
I remember other moto phones on boost have always been bootloader unlockable.
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Yes the bootloader for the XT1922-7 is unlockable and you can root it too. See my thread in this forum for more info.
I can also saying without a doubt that the Moto G6 play 4 Boost Mobile has unlockable bootloader.
Does that mean you can use it on a different carrier as well then? I know bootloader unlocked is different than carrier unlocked.
shawndak said:
Does that mean you can use it on a different carrier as well then? I know bootloader unlocked is different than carrier unlocked.
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Bootloader unlocked is only for modding purpose, TWRP, Root, Backup, customizations and so on..
xdauser2018 said:
Bootloader unlocked is only for modding purpose, TWRP, Root, Backup, customizations and so on..
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Yes of course. I know Verizon varients of Moto phones have the bootloader locked which I would assume is to make sure it's used with there service only.
Its just interesting you can unlock the boost models but not Verizon.
Is the phone locked to the carrier via IMEI then?
shawndak said:
Yes of course. I know Verizon varients of Moto phones have the bootloader locked which I would assume is to make sure it's used with there service only.
Its just interesting you can unlock the boost models but not Verizon.
Is the phone locked to the carrier via IMEI then?
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It doesn't matter, it's not related to bootloader. New devices always comes with locked bootloader, for safety purpose and warranty. Many brands allow to unlock easily (OnePlus, Motorola...) some other need permission (Xiaomi, Huawei).. In many case unlocked boot and root could result in a warranty loose.
I understand this. Perhaps I'm not asking the proper questions. Verizon's Motorola devices do not allow the bootloader to be unlocked, at all. They allow the device to be carrier unlocked after a year though.
Can you use the boost Mobile g6 with different carriers??
triggerlord said:
I remember other moto phones on boost have always been bootloader unlockable.
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I also have the boost moto g6 play xt1922 and i tried unlocking the bootloader and it said my device wasnt able...
any clue how i can unlock it?
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kwiksi1ver said:
Yes the bootloader for the XT1922-7 is unlockable and you can root it too. See my thread in this forum for more info.
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i tried to unlock it and wasnt able. is their a link to how you did it?
[email protected] said:
I also have the boost moto g6 play xt1922 and i tried unlocking the bootloader and it said my device wasnt able...
any clue how i can unlock it?
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i tried to unlock it and wasnt able. is their a link to how you did it?
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How did you try to unlock it?
I booted up the phone, went to developer options, enabled unlocking, rebooted to bootloader mode, ran the "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" command and put that into the motorola site for unlocking bootloaders, and got the unlock key. Then I followed the directions and used the command "fastboot oem unlock myUniqueKeyFromMotorola".
Can the Boost g6 play be network unlocked? I was thinking of picking up the boost variant at Walmart and using on MetroPCS. I've had success doing this in the past with the Verizon prepaid Moto G & E series but never tried with the boost prepaid.
kwiksi1ver said:
How did you try to unlock it?
I booted up the phone, went to developer options, enabled unlocking, rebooted to bootloader mode, ran the "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" command and put that into the motorola site for unlocking bootloaders, and got the unlock key. Then I followed the directions and used the command "fastboot oem unlock myUniqueKeyFromMotorola".
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I enabled OEM and USB debugging turned the phone off and put it in fastboot and connected it to my laptop and ran kingroot. I'm gonna assume I did it completely wrong lol
[email protected] said:
I enabled OEM and USB debugging turned the phone off and put it in fastboot and connected it to my laptop and ran kingroot. I'm gonna assume I did it completely wrong lol
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100% wrong. I listed the steps you need to follow. Kingroot does not unlock bootloaders.
kwiksi1ver said:
100% wrong. I listed the steps you need to follow. Kingroot does not unlock bootloaders.
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Alright thanks... figured I was doing something wrong.
kwiksi1ver said:
100% wrong. I listed the steps you need to follow. Kingroot does not unlock bootloaders.
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I went to their website and it says my device isn't eligible...weird because I have boost Mobile
Xt1922-7.
Umm I have the boost Mobile variant of the g6 play and it's def Eligible for bootloader unlock. I have it bootloader unlocked and rooted And have twrp custom recovery with magisk running perfect Follow guide to root https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g6/how-to/guide-twrp-root-magisk-installation-t3802715
Provided screenshots
shawndak said:
I understand this. Perhaps I'm not asking the proper questions. Verizon's Motorola devices do not allow the bootloader to be unlocked, at all. They allow the device to be carrier unlocked after a year though.
Can you use the boost Mobile g6 with different carriers??
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What we're saying is that the two are unrelated. (But yes, you can carrier unlock boost phones. They don't make it easy though.)
triggerlord said:
What we're saying is that the two are unrelated. (But yes, you can carrier unlock boost phones. They don't make it easy though.)
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Boost Mobile is 12 months with the device. And Sprint is 50 days. Boost runs off of sprint. You have to call customer service to request a sim unlock. You can buy an unlocked one from like bestbuy or from motorola's website. Sim unlock is different from bootloader unlock. Unlocking the bootloader does not unlock the sim card. Sorry I didn't realize I was quoting what you said sorry triggerlord
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shawndak said:
Does that mean you can use it on a different carrier as well then? I know bootloader unlocked is different than carrier unlocked.
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Boost Mobile is 12 months with the device. And Sprint is 50 days. Boost runs off of sprint. You have to call customer service to request a sim unlock. You can buy an unlocked one from like bestbuy or from motorola's website. Sim unlock is different from bootloader unlock. Unlocking the bootloader does not unlock the sim card.
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Hi,
Is it possible unlock my phone to work with any carrier if I have my bootloader unlocked already?
Thanks!
alrojas said:
Hi,
Is it possible unlock my phone to work with any carrier if I have my bootloader unlocked already?
Thanks!
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No. Which variant do you have? If it is a Sprint device, my sim-crack can unlock it. Any other device, you should be able to purchase a sim-unlock code for somewhere between $10 and $30 from an online sim-unlock code seller.
samwathegreat said:
No. Which variant do you have? If it is a Sprint device, my sim-crack can unlock it. Any other device, you should be able to purchase a sim-unlock code for somewhere between $10 and $30 from an online sim-unlock code seller.
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This is my problem. I requested to motorola an unlock code to unlock my Moto X and work with any carrier. Three days later they send me my code to release it. But when I put my code on my phone... doesn't work. :/. I entered the code many time but the result was the same. At that point my bootloader was locked. So I proceeded to unlock my bootloader. The process was successful. Then I tried to unlock my phone again but still doesn't work .
Today I talk with Motorola... and they said that the problem is because my bootloader is unlocked. I don't think so, because I tried to unlock it before and after unlock my bootloader.
Anyway... Motorola can't help me anymore because I lose warranty for unlock my bootloader.
So my question is : Can I unlock my phone if my bootloader is unlocked?.
Thanks!
alrojas said:
This is my problem. I requested to motorola an unlock code to unlock my Moto X and work with any carrier. Three days later they send me my code to release it. But when I put my code on my phone... doesn't work. :/. I entered the code many time but the result was the same. At that point my bootloader was locked. So I proceeded to unlock my bootloader. The process was successful. Then I tried to unlock my phone again but still doesn't work .
Today I talk with Motorola... and they said that the problem is because my bootloader is unlocked. I don't think so, because I tried to unlock it before and after unlock my bootloader.
Anyway... Motorola can't help me anymore because I lose warranty for unlock my bootloader.
So my question is : Can I unlock my phone if my bootloader is unlocked?.
Thanks!
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Yes, but Motorola has nothing to do with it.
Unlocking the BL doesn't make you unable to Sim unlock.
You just need to do it the right way. Motorola has NEVER given out Sim unlock codes.
I asked you which variant you had and you never answered.
Be careful not to make too many incorrect unlock attempts or you will be permanently Sim locked. Once this happens there is nothing you can do.
Again, the bootloader has nothing to do with Sim lock, and neither does Motorola. Only the carriers can Sim unlock you... And the online code sellers.
The carriers would throw a fit if moto gave out Sim unlock codes. Moto has no right to do that, and never have.
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Since you claim that moto sent you a Sim unlock code (which is impossible) your problem is that you entered an incorrect code too many times.
You really should have known better. If it doesn't work once, it's wrong. Just silly to keep trying the same code...
Anyways, if you tried too many times you are permanently locked and there is nothing you or anyone can do about it.
Let it be a lesson. Never never never keep entering the wrong code. After a threshold number of attempts, a q fuse is blown permanently Sim locking it to the carrier.
samwathegreat said:
Yes, but Motorola has nothing to do with it.
Unlocking the BL doesn't make you unable to Sim unlock.
You just need to do it the right way. Motorola has NEVER given out Sim unlock codes.
I asked you which variant you had and you never answered.
Be careful not to make too many incorrect unlock attempts or you will be permanently Sim locked. Once this happens there is nothing you can do.
Again, the bootloader has nothing to do with Sim lock, and neither does Motorola. Only the carriers can Sim unlock you... And the online code sellers.
The carriers would throw a fit if moto gave out Sim unlock codes. Moto has no right to do that, and never have.
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Since you claim that moto sent you a Sim unlock code (which is impossible) your problem is that you entered an incorrect code too many times.
You really should have known better. If it doesn't work once, it's wrong. Just silly to keep trying the same code...
Anyways, if you tried too many times you are permanently locked and there is nothing you or anyone can do about it.
Let it be a lesson. Never never never keep entering the wrong code. After a threshold number of attempts, a q fuse is blown permanently Sim locking it to the carrier.
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. How I know if my phone is pemanetly locked because I try a lot... a lot . I've attached my About Phone Screen.
Thanks!
alrojas said:
. How I know if my phone is pemanetly locked because I try a lot... a lot . I've attached my About Phone Screen.
Thanks!
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Settings > system update > uicc unlock
Hello,
Has anyone tried this yet? http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...for-a-range-of-unlocked-xperia-devices-video/
It doesn't seem to be working for me!:
Steps taken:
Flashed stock 5.0.2 using Emma
Flashed TA Updated using Emma
Pressed volume down + power until vibration occurs
release power button
result:
Phone shows sony logo and not dead android (stock recovery) and then just reboots
Yes, I'm facing this behaviour too... It seems to be a known problem for some users, as it has also been postet under the original Sony article on deloper world... Hope Sony recognizes the problem soon and fixes the bootloader
Same here. Nothing happen.
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Free mobile app
Could one of you upload the ftf file so that non stock users can flash without wiping and flashing and all that...? Thank you
icebeanpie said:
Yes, I'm facing this behaviour too... It seems to be a known problem for some users, as it has also been postet under the original Sony article on deloper world... Hope Sony recognizes the problem soon and fixes the bootloader
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hello sir ... I have xperia z1 (6903) and the android version is 4.3
I want to unlock my bootloader .
after checking the service info by dialing *#*#7378423#*#*
it say bootloader unlock Allowed : No
how can I unlock this . I already tried to downgrading my android version .
when I purchased this phone the software version was 5.0.2
and now the version is 4.3
already rooted the phone by EasyRoot Tool ..
please help me .
your coordination will be appreciated
atiftoto said:
hello sir ... I have xperia z1 (6903) and the android version is 4.3
I want to unlock my bootloader .
after checking the service info by dialing *#*#7378423#*#*
it say bootloader unlock Allowed : No
how can I unlock this . I already tried to downgrading my android version .
when I purchased this phone the software version was 5.0.2
and now the version is 4.3
already rooted the phone by EasyRoot Tool ..
please help me .
your coordination will be appreciated
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Could it be that you have got a sim locked phone? I a not sure but most sim locked phones have got a unlockable bootloader.
There are Z1s with:
Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes, and
Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No
It doesn't matter if you are SIM locked or not. SIM locked means you are tied to one specific Carrier and cannot use other Carrier's SIM. If you insert another Carrier's SIM it will not be recognized by the phone. You can have the phone "unlocked" meaning it will allow you so use any Carrier SIM you want to use but that doesn't you you have unlocked your bootloader.
If your phone says [Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes], you can unlock it using Flashtool or go to Sony's website.
If your phone says [Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No], sorry mate - you don't have any way of unlocking your bootloader.
motorazrv3 said:
Could it be that you have got a sim locked phone? I a not sure but most sim locked phones have got a unlockable bootloader.
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No ... its not a Sim locked phone . any other way to unlock bootloader ? .. I tried almost everything but all in vain
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Deathschythe33 said:
There are Z1s with:
Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes, and
Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No
It doesn't matter if you are SIM locked or not. SIM locked means you are tied to one specific Carrier and cannot use other Carrier's SIM. If you insert another Carrier's SIM it will not be recognized by the phone. You can have the phone "unlocked" meaning it will allow you so use any Carrier SIM you want to use but that doesn't you you have unlocked your bootloader.
If your phone says [Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes], you can unlock it using Flashtool
If your phone says [Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No], sorry mate - you don't have any way of unlocking your bootloader.
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Seriously Not any other way to unlock ? unofficially unlock is possible ?
atiftoto said:
No ... its not a Sim locked phone . any other way to unlock bootloader ? .. I tried almost everything but all in vain
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Seriously Not any other way to unlock ? unofficially unlock is possible ?
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That's the reality.
As already said only phones with 'bootloader unlock Allowed: yes' can be unlocked.
If this is my phone I would be interested in knowing why my bootloader isn't unlockable and I would write to Sony.
atiftoto said:
Seriously Not any other way to unlock ? unofficially unlock is possible ?
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None that I know of personally. I did a Google search - I found a youtube video but I doubt it's credibility. But I am not an Advanced Developer or anything like that. I'm just another guy with an Android phone. And from what I've read so far, if your phone says [Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No] that means:
"No.",
"Sorry but No!",
"Nooooo-Waaaayyy",
"uh-uh!", "Sorry, nope!",
"No can do.", "Nada!",
"Let me thing about it.... I say... No!"
"Hmmm.... nah!"
If your phone was purchased as a 2nd hand phone, the original owner must have purchased it as a SIM-locked phone and have later had it Open-lined so he/she can use any Carrier SIM he/she wants. But as I have mentioned before; which almost everybody gets confused about; if you have had your phone Open-lined it doesn't mean you have unlocked the bootloader as well.
On the tmo lg g4
Yes. Enable OEM unlock on the dev options.
20degrees said:
Yes. Enable OEM unlock on the dev options.
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Lucky us then
Sent from my A0001
With the TMO version unlocked you'd think we'd have a simpler root method than flashing the entire /system partition, wouldn't you?
Barsky said:
With the TMO version unlocked you'd think we'd have a simpler root method than flashing the entire /system partition, wouldn't you?
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There is. Check the dev section
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3172936
[TOOL] One Click TWRP (No root needed)
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk
coolmaster121 said:
There is. Check the dev section
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3172936
[TOOL] One Click TWRP (No root needed)
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk
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Great. Thanks
G4 newbie here, so the bootloader is fully unlocked on the T-Mobile version then? You don't have to do the official LG Developer unlock method that currently only the 815 EUR model can do?
When ROMs drop, you have full access to the phone? Just want to confirm, I had a non EUR model on AT&T that worked great, but was sick of not having any access to the system. Does the H811 have the bands required for AT&T?
Fully unlocked. No LG dev stuff.
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Fully unlocked. No LG dev stuff.
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Question to anyone willing to answer:
How did people figure out that enabling OEM unlock made the bootloader be unlocked on the T-Mobile variant? I'm wondering because we have very little info on the H812 variant to determine if this technique would work. And please don't give me that canned answer "IT ONLY WORKS ON H815 and H811", as I know what I'm doing... I just want to understand why the H811 T-Mobile is different and if other more obscure variants could also have this solution.
Thanks!
I Attempted to flash the twrp one click recovery to my friends LG G4 H811 TMOBILE, I went to developer mode, checked the box to OEM UNLOCK, and whenever the phone reboots to Fastboot or Download mode, if done by the H811 one click bat script, the phone only reboots regularly, if i manually adb reboot-fastboot then the screen shows a barcode, and the phones IMEI number. Whats up with this?
pr0xych41ns said:
I Attempted to flash the twrp one click recovery to my friends LG G4 H811 TMOBILE, I went to developer mode, checked the box to OEM UNLOCK, and whenever the phone reboots to Fastboot or Download mode, if done by the H811 one click bat script, the phone only reboots regularly, if i manually adb reboot-fastboot then the screen shows a barcode, and the phones IMEI number. Whats up with this?
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If you want root H81110N, just go this route. Much easier and works. http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/development/h81110n-stock-rooted-image-t3191038
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karendar said:
Question to anyone willing to answer:
How did people figure out that enabling OEM unlock made the bootloader be unlocked on the T-Mobile variant? I'm wondering because we have very little info on the H812 variant to determine if this technique would work. And please don't give me that canned answer "IT ONLY WORKS ON H815 and H811", as I know what I'm doing... I just want to understand why the H811 T-Mobile is different and if other more obscure variants could also have this solution.
Thanks!
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The H811 Tmo is different because the carrier, TMO, decided to allow it to be unlocked. That is pretty much all there is to it. I am sure that is frustrating to non H815 and H811 owners.
coolmaster121 said:
Originally Posted by Barsky
With the TMO version unlocked you'd think we'd have a simpler root method than flashing the entire /system partition, wouldn't you?
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There is. Check the dev section
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3172936
[TOOL] One Click TWRP (No root needed)
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The first post in that thread says:
"T-Mobile USA LG G4 H811 10H. WILL NOT WORK ON 10N."
I have the 10N. I also don't have a Windows computer. Where can I find instructions for obtaining root? (I prefer a manual method using Linux commands if possible.)
I'm assuming all X4's not bought though a traditional Carrier (US) are unlocked, but after some googling, I still haven't seen any confirmation.
enriquejones666 said:
I'm assuming all X4's not bought though a traditional Carrier (US) are unlocked, but after some googling, I still haven't seen any confirmation.
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generally speaking android one devices are allowed to unlock till now. I dont know if this time google prohibited it or not. But MI A1 is android one device and is easily unlocked using simple
fastboot oem unlock
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command. So may be moto x4 android one edition is easy to unlock
"Unlocked" could be a couple things, of course...
With respect to bootloader, every other Fi device has been unlockable, so I would assume that trend will continue.
And, according to the Fi twitter account, an X4 purchased through Project Fi will not be carrier-locked, so should work on any network.
We're dealing with 3 different things:
1) Carrier unlocked. I would assume that yes, this phone is carrier unlocked. Meaning if you want to ditch Fi and move to another PAYG or carrier, you can.
2) Bootloader unlocked. This is almost certainly NOT unlocked, as every phone comes out of the factory with a locked bootloader.
3) Bootloader unlockable? Can it be easily unlocked for ROMs and kernels and modding etc? Probably.
Just ordered a X4 from the Fi store. It says estimated delivery on Nov 1.
i.snehal.kiran said:
generally speaking android one devices are allowed to unlock till now. I dont know if this time google prohibited it or not. But MI A1 is android one device and is easily unlocked using simple command. So may be moto x4 android one edition is easy to unlock
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I got my x4 yesterday and can confirm that it is possible to unlock the bootloader, but to do so you have to get an unlock code from Motorola that you append after the
fastboot oem unlock
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command. It seems I'll have to hold off for a full root tho, I haven't found a twrp or cwm recovery image that I've confirmed to be compatible with the Fi x4 yet.
I would provide the link to the motorola unlock page, but my account is too new to post an outside link.
e2robby said:
I got my x4 yesterday and can confirm that it is possible to unlock the bootloader, but to do so you have to get an unlock code from Motorola that you append after the
command. It seems I'll have to hold off for a full root tho, I haven't found a twrp or cwm recovery image that I've confirmed to be compatible with the Fi x4 yet.
I would provide the link to the motorola unlock page, but my account is too new to post an outside link.
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google provided me this
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
and
https://motorola-global-en-uk.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
not sure I see the x4 in the list.
edit: clicking through the first link I was able to get the unlock code from motorola for my new x4. I will hold off on unlocking until we have some files to flash.
Jayman007 said:
I will hold off on unlocking until we have some files to flash.
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Shouldn't you unlock before you start seriously using the device? "oem unlock" wipes out your secure storage as far as I remember.
alexeiz said:
Shouldn't you unlock before you start seriously using the device? "oem unlock" wipes out your secure storage as far as I remember.
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True but if I unlock now then I will fail safetynet check
Confirmation: OEM Unlocking option is in developer settings
Just got my X4 today, and in developer settings, there is an OEM Unlocking option. I haven't done the next step (no reason yet to), but it's what I've got.
ebrandsberg said:
Just got my X4 today, and in developer settings, there is an OEM Unlocking option. I haven't done the next step (no reason yet to), but it's what I've got.
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That toggle doesn't unlock the bootloader. But rather allows the bootloader to be unlocked. You will still need to follow the steps above to get yourself an unlock code from Motorola.
Hello
After many search on the Web, i have no response to my problem.
My LG V40 sprint refuse to access to fastboot.
Please help me
Mine either, I asked a couple times but no answer. Good luck.:good:
There is no fastboot for Sprint to go to....unless your bootloader is unlocked...
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
There is no fastboot for Sprint to go to....unless your bootloader is unlocked...
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There's your answer
Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk
Thanks at all
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
There is no fastboot for Sprint to go to....unless your bootloader is unlocked...
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Mine is.
Droidman61 said:
Mine is.
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Then you should be getting the V35 bootloader/Fastboot.....
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Then you should be getting the V35 bootloader/Fastboot.....
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Nope cant get to it, and my Sprint connection wont work. Out of Service Area Mobile Network is unavailable. If you know a way to get to it that would be great.:good:
I also have a v40 with the bootloader unlocked (can enable USB debugging in Developer tools), but whenever I try to boot to fastboot mode (either from recovery or adb) it just boots back to normal Android OS.
Were you ever able to figure this out?
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
There is no fastboot for Sprint to go to....unless your bootloader is unlocked...
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I have LG V40 Verizon and can i unlock bootloader?
robishavidze said:
I have LG V40 Verizon and can i unlock bootloader?
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Yes, just not officially
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Yes, just not officially
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I unlocked it. It unlocked by Vlad
skippybosco said:
I also have a v40 with the bootloader unlocked (can enable USB debugging in Developer tools), but whenever I try to boot to fastboot mode (either from recovery or adb) it just boots back to normal Android OS.
Were you ever able to figure this out?
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The process to unlock your bootloader is a bit more "involved" than just simply flipping a switch..
Talysdaddy said:
The process to unlock your bootloader is a bit more "involved" than just simply flipping a switch..
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I've been on Android for 10 years, originally with the Galaxy S1 and many devices across multiple manufacturers.. The ability to "Enable OEM Unlock" at all has been a key indicator of whether the bootloder was unlocked. This was true for all of my devices, up to my LG v30 that I continue use for my daily driver.
The v40 was the first device that allowed me to enable OEM Unlock without the bootloader being unlocked, which is why I was confused.
Thanks for the reply.
I'm having the AT&T version (LM-V405UA), can I unlock its bootloader? I can't seem to be able to boot into fastboot mode though.. Weird.
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robishavidze said:
I unlocked it. It unlocked by Vlad
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Hi, how can I contact him?
skippybosco said:
I've been on Android for 10 years, originally with the Galaxy S1 and many devices across multiple manufacturers.. The ability to "Enable OEM Unlock" at all has been a key indicator of whether the bootloder was unlocked. This was true for all of my devices, up to my LG v30 that I continue use for my daily driver.
The v40 was the first device that allowed me to enable OEM Unlock without the bootloader being unlocked, which is why I was confused.
Thanks for the reply.
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Almost every Android I've had allowed me to enable OEM unlock....since for the most part it needs to be ticked on so that you can unlock it...
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Almost every Android I've had allowed me to enable OEM unlock....since for the most part it needs to be ticked on so that you can unlock it...
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Right. That was my point as well.
https://en.droidwiki.org/wiki/OEM-Unlock
Enabling OEM Unlock itself does not unlock the bootloader, but you can not unlock the bootloader unless it is unlocked.
This is the first device I've used that allowed me to enable OEM Unlock, but DID NOT allow me to unlock the bootloder. For other devices that had a locked bootloader, the first step of enabling OEM Unlock wasn't even an option, it was either missing altogether, or it was greyed out and unchangeable. That was my confusion.
skippybosco said:
Right. That was my point as well.
https://en.droidwiki.org/wiki/OEM-Unlock
Enabling OEM Unlock itself does not unlock the bootloader, but you can not unlock the bootloader unless it is unlocked.
This is the first device I've used that allowed me to enable OEM Unlock, but DID NOT allow me to unlock the bootloder. For other devices that had a locked bootloader, the first step of enabling OEM Unlock wasn't even an option, it was either missing altogether, or it was greyed out and unchangeable. That was my confusion.
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With the OG LG Stylo the boost variant was the only one that couldn't be unlocked but OEM unlock was tickable we managed to root it but couldn't use TWRP that was available for the other 2 carrier variants....
Hola como lograste rootear tu lg v40 amigo?
robishavidze said:
I unlocked it. It unlocked by Vlad
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Hola como lograste rootear tu lg v40 amigo?
You need to wipe your laf partition to get fastboot. Tread lightly, this phone is no fun to mod lol
lmick14000 said:
Hello
After many search on the Web, i have no response to my problem.
My LG V40 sprint refuse to access to fastboot.
Please help
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