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Hi friends. I bought a refurbished pixel 4 xl from amazon. developer options as seen in the picture. The device seems to be not OEM unlocked. but when I contacted verizon, they checked the imei and said that the device is unlocked.
The question I want to ask is: Can I root this device? Or can I install different roms?
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Hi friends. I bought a refurbished pixel 4 xl from amazon. developer options as seen in the picture. The device seems to be not OEM unlocked. but when I contacted verizon, they checked the imei and said that the device is unlocked.
The question I want to ask is: Can I root this device? Or can I install different roms?
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Your bootloader is locked, therefore you cannot root or install any custom roms. Verizon was referring to it being carrier unlocked, not bootloader unlocked.
Hey!
Using the easy way to root and install roms you can't. BUT I am working on a way to unlock any pixel, even if it is bootloader locked.
I am quite busy right now but I expect to have more free time on July to work on this project. If you are interested just have look on my profile.
Also, to increase the chances of success, don't install any OS Software updates.
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Hey!
Using the easy way to root and install roms you can't. BUT I am working on a way to unlock any pixel, even if it is bootloader locked.
I am quite busy right now but I expect to have more free time on July to work on this project. If you are interested just have look on my profile.
Also, to increase the chances of success, don't install any OS Software updates.
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are you working on that still?
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are you working on that still?
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Hey!
Yes the project is live and still going, though slower than what I would like... Any help is welcome
Generally, carrier CSR's (customer service representatives) won't know what a bootloader lock is, so when Verizon tells you it's unlocked, they're talking about the carrier lock - meaning it isn't locked to their network and can be used on other networks.
I believe there is a way to determine whether this was a carrier specific device via the IMEI, but I don't have that information on hand.
There's a couple things you can try to see if you can get OEM Unlock to become available:
Let the device sit while connected to the Internet to see if OEM Unlock becomes available.
Factory reset the device WITHOUT a SIM, do not connect to a WiFi network, and complete basic setup. Enable Developer Options and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, manually change the time ahead one week.
If neither of these work, you probably won't be able to unlock the bootloader, and should seek a replacement from Amazon. They don't know the difference - to them, a phone is a phone is a phone, so as far as they're concerned, a former Verizon device is exactly the same as a global Google unlocked device.
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Hello all! I have a situation and I'll just break it down into a list rather than trying to write it out.
Retail Moto X on Verizon, about 1 month old
Front facing camera never worked (purple static/noise when app is launched, then crashes "Camera error")
Unlocked bootloader (with the annoying warning screen at boot)
Same results with camera
Installed CM10.2 and Liquid Smooth ROMs
Same results with camera
Did a factory reset with VZW_XT1060_4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25.2_CFC_1FF.xml.zip
Same results with camera
Tried locking the bootloader in hopes of returning the Moto X for repairs
Boot warning remains
So, some questions.
Is it possible to remove the bootloader warning on a retail VZW Moto X? I tried the steps listed in http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/noob-guide-unroot-relock-bootloader-vzw-t2571786 with no change in the boot screen.
Anyone else think this is definitely hardware failure?
Is there a right way to handle getting this fixed?
P.S. It's my wife's phone. Certainly earned myself some brownie points by unlocking the phone without thinking about the camera issue.
If its a retail Verizon X and you unlocked the bootloader, you've voided your warranty.
In the bootloader/fastboot screen, it tell you the status is Unlocked Status code:3. If you relock the bootloader via the mfastboot oem lock command, the status will change to RELOCKED. We can't set it to LOCKED. The LOGO.BIN will display the UNLOCKED warning when your bootloader status is either unlocked or relocked
If Verizon or Moto sees this, you will be denied warranty service. Will they really check? I don't know.
As for the bootloader unlocked warning on boot... see -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-Bootlogo.htm which is based on this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/themes-apps/moto-x-boot-logos-t2417961
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These images are an example of what I get right after a factory reset.
Contacted Motorola Support via their chat service. They have offered to replace the device. Hope they don't end up charging us for the phone when they get this one back to the factory.
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Contacted Motorola Support via their chat service. They have offered to replace the device. Hope they don't end up charging us for the phone when they get this one back to the factory.
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Is it a developer edition? Dev editions can be unlocked & maintain warranty.
If it's a motomaker version, then yes they will probably charge you once they get the phone & see that it is unlocked. Once you unlock a non-dev edition, you lose your warranty.
Hi guys,
I need root access on my M7 so I can stream spotify over DLNA. I've never done anything like this before and I'm struggling to find a guide that explains everything so hopefully you can help. As it stands my device is as normal (up to date on EE network)
Given i only need root access for the DLNA, im not even sure how far I have to take this - whether I need a custom ROM or not etc. Ideally I would like to keep the ability to get OTA updates, although obviously dont care about EE branding.
Any and all help is appreciates. Also I'm an experienced programmer, so don't worry about me being 'squeamish around PCs' etc, although by all means explain all you can
cheers!
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Hi guys,
I need root access on my M7 so I can stream spotify over DLNA. I've never done anything like this before and I'm struggling to find a guide that explains everything so hopefully you can help. As it stands my device is as normal (up to date on EE network)
Given i only need root access for the DLNA, im not even sure how far I have to take this - whether I need a custom ROM or not etc. Ideally I would like to keep the ability to get OTA updates, although obviously dont care about EE branding.
Any and all help is appreciates. Also I'm an experienced programmer, so don't worry about me being 'squeamish around PCs' etc, although by all means explain all you can
cheers!
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so basically you'll need to
unlock the bootloader
flash a custom recovery
root from custom recovery
unlocking the bootloader will wipe your phone so backup your data before.
unlocking the bootloader will also wipe some HTC preloaded apps in /data/media/preload so you will not be able to use ota update unless you restore all these files after unlocking the bootloader.
you should post your question in the "q&a" subforum next time not in "general"
Ahhh thank you! I didn't even notice that button there when I was looking!
Is there a way to get OTA updates reenabled? I've read it can be done but nowhere explains how. Something about changing an ID code on the phone?
Also, can I back up what I have in some way in case I want to undo it?
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Is there a way to get OTA updates reenabled?
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restore your /data/media/preload folder or return to stock
I've read it can be done but nowhere explains how. Something about changing an ID code on the phone?
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Don't know what youre talking about but no
for ota update your need
stock CID that match your software version
stock MID that match your software version
100% stock rom (untouched /system partition and /data/media/preload)
firmware and software version must match together
Hi guys
I am using DC-Unlocker the phone detects etc and i select "lock bootloader" and it runs through the task and states it was successful as per below
Code:
Locking Bootloader...
Done!
but when i reboot and relaunch the DC-Unlocker it still says:
Code:
SIM Lock status : unlocked
With Huawei and Honor, since you unlock the bootloader, it's over. No more "locked".
Even you do a locking process or flash a complete stock rom, you'll have or "unlocked" or "relocked".
Sorry...
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Hi guys
I am using DC-Unlocker the phone detects etc and i select "lock bootloader" and it runs through the task and states it was successful as per below
but when i reboot and relaunch the DC-Unlocker it still says:
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But sim lock doesn't have anything to do with bootloader lock.
Oh! Well when I unlock via dc unlocker and then reopen the app it gives me the option to lock and not unlock.
Plus I can't use Huawei ID due to a restriction.
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With Huawei and Honor, since you unlock the bootloader, it's over. No more "locked".
Even you do a locking process or flash a complete stock rom, you'll have or "unlocked" or "relocked".
Sorry...
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Well.... thats not correct.
It's now locked, please only give advice if you know what you are talking about.
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You give me your adb screen capture for seeing "locked"... Marvellous, what a surprise !
Am I saying it's not possible to relock ? NO ! Sure your bootloader is locked. Defininitly locked !
BUT : I'm not talking about what your adb screen is saying.
I talk about what THE PHONE says.
And it will no more say "locked"! Even the bootloader is relocked.
Just a question of words, man... No more.
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Hey dear lesson giver, you know the price for reading too fast ? To be ridiculous.
You give me your adb screen capture for seeing "locked"... Marvellous, what a surprise !
Am I saying it's not possible to relock ? NO ! Sure your bootloader is locked. Defininitly locked !
BUT : I'm not talking about what your adb screen is saying.
I talk about what THE PHONE says.
And it will no more say "locked"!
Just à question of words, man...
My lesson now: give an advice after reading 7 times....
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advice for you then from myself - maybe next time you should state whether you were reading off your phones bootloader screen or of the adb screen on the computer. before laying into someone who didn't misread anything
and also the guy/gal who posted was saying that his/her bootloader was locked but seemed to be confused about why his/her sim was still unlocked as he may of thought they were the same lock/unlock process and of the same thing
May be. Apologies Milanber. We both have reason.
My post is edited. Do the same aceclift...
No worries.
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Hi everyone.
I'm following the instructions in order to get TWRP on my phone and flash Resurrection Remix Oreo, but I'm not being able to unlock the bootloader.
I get the "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking." message at the Motorola unlocking website
Does this have anything to do with Verizon? Their E5 Play isn't unlockable at the moment?
I should get 5 strings of unlock data, but instead I get the "Unlock data:" text in the first line, and then 4 more. Is this something that should happen?
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Is it possible to flash a custom ROM with a locked bootloader?
Thanks in advance.
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Hi everyone.
I'm following the instructions in order to get TWRP on my phone and flash Resurrection Remix Oreo, but I'm not being able to unlock the bootloader.
I get the "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking." message at the Motorola unlocking website
Does this have anything to do with Verizon? Their E5 Play isn't unlockable at the moment?
I should get 5 strings of unlock data, but instead I get the "Unlock data:" text in the first line, and then 4 more. Is this something that should happen?
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Is it possible to flash a custom ROM with a locked bootloader?
Thanks in advance.
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Verizon-branded phones cannot be bootloader unlocked. Has always been this way.
You cannot flash a custom ROM with a locked bootloader.
xtermmin said:
Verizon-branded phones cannot be bootloader unlocked. Has always been this way.
You cannot flash a custom ROM with a locked bootloader.
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Their Google Pixel/XL's bootloader was unlockable, though..
Anyway, I learned something new today, thanks for the info
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Their Google Pixel/XL's bootloader was unlockable, though..
Anyway, I learned something new today, thanks for the info
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I was referring to Verizon's Moto phones. The Verizon-branded Pixel/XL had a workaround to allow BL unlock, as did the Pixel 2 for a short period of time (was patched in an update). But the Verizon-branded Pixel 2 XL and Pixel 3s still cannot be bootloader unlocked.
I am having the same issue, however can you root a phone without unlocking the bootloader?
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I am having the same issue, however can you root a phone without unlocking the bootloader?
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No
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I have a Pixel 4 XL which I bought used, it was locked for Verizon and I successfully unlocked it with adb, but it was on Android 12L beta, so I decided to restore it to its original factory firmware using flash.android.com. The flashing was successful, but now the adb method does not work and I cannot use the sim, the phone sees my sim but I cant use it. Also now available the ability to unlock the bootloader.
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You are in the same boat as all other Verizon, EE, and other carrier specific Google devices which are both carrier and bootloader locked. You will have to find a way to carrier unlock your device or pay someone to do it. You won't ever have a bootloader unlocked phone, but you may be able to find a paid "service" to carrier unlock it. That's just life on the black/gray market. There is a user @#mcl claiming to have a working method but whether that will work for a Verizon device remains to be seen. Give that method a try and report back.
Unlock ANY Pixel from Carrier
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@oppockekklfd
You are in the same boat as all other Verizon, EE, and other carrier specific Google devices which are both carrier and bootloader locked. You will have to find a way to carrier unlock your device or pay someone to do it. You won't ever have a bootloader unlocked phone, but you may be able to find a paid "service" to carrier unlock it. That's just life on the black market. There is a user @#mcl claiming to have a working method but whether that will work for a Verizon device remains to be seen. Give that method a try and report back.
Unlock ANY Pixel from Carrier
____________________________________________________ UPDATE AS OF 16 OF MAY 2023: The security patch of December of 2022 fixed the patch, so it doesn't work on this version and newer ones. The project is still alive and I am working to get the...
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Hey.
The method works with Verizon as lons as people follow the instructions. I tried the method with Vodafone on Spain and Vivo on Brazil. The phone was from AT&T though.
eSIM wasn't tested but should work as well.