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[Q] Moto G Play Edition, Bootloader unlocked or locked

I know that you can go to Motorola's site to unlock the bootloader on the Motorola version of Moto G. Does the Google Edition of the G automatically come with an unlocked bootloader? Several sources have different specs. Engaget reports that the Google version comes with an unlocked bootloader, a few other sources say no. Can anyone clear this up for me, I just ordered my Google Play edition because my area has the new 1900mhz coverage.
Update: Here is Engaget's quote" Lastly, the Google Play edition will come with an unlocked bootloader straight out of the box, in case you prefer to play around with different ROMs. (You can technically unlock the bootloader on the original G, but you have to go through the proper steps to do it.) I will get mine today, and report back with the results.

I would think it is locked?
My nexus 4 from the play store had a locked bootloader.

akijione said:
I know that you can go to Motorola's site to unlock the bootloader on the Motorola version of Moto G. Does the Google Edition of the G automatically come with an unlocked bootloader? Several sources have different specs. Engaget reports that the Google version comes with an unlocked bootloader, a few other sources say no. Can anyone clear this up for me, I just ordered my Google Play edition because my area has the new 1900mhz coverage.
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You can be our source when your GPe arrives
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I don't see any reason to doubt what Engadget says. I assume that they have checked it as they placed a handson video: http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/16/moto-g-google-play-edition-hands-on/

GPE devices don't come with a unlocked bootloader. But all it takes is one simple command line to unlock it.

bozzykid said:
GPE devices don't come with a unlocked bootloader. But all it takes is one simple command line to unlock it.
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You're thinking of Nexus devices. GPe's still need to go through their respective manufacturer to unlock the bootloader. Like the HTC One GPe. You could unlock the bootloader, but you still needed to go through HTC's Dev site to do it.

No you don't. The regular HTC One needs to go through HTC Dev (like you do with the G) but the GPe One works with just 'fastboot oem unlock', no token or anything.

Does the Moto G Play Store Edition show the same warning if the Bootloader is unlocked when powering on?

It's probably have a open padlock on bootup like the others

is there any real difference on these two devices aside from how the bootloader is unlocked?

GizmoTheGreen said:
is there any real difference on these two devices aside from how the bootloader is unlocked?
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Hello,
The bootloader on the Moto G play store edition is unlockable simply with the $ fastboot oem unlock command. You do not need an unlock code from the motorola web site to unlock it. You do need to read and agree on to the disclaimer on device.
After unlock, the experience is akin to the nexus experience, and the power-on screen will just show the "Unlocked" icon (open keylock)
Thanks

planktoid said:
Hello,
The bootloader on the Moto G play store edition is unlockable simply with the $ fastboot oem unlock command. You do not need an unlock code from the motorola web site to unlock it. You do need to read and agree on to the disclaimer on device.
After unlock, the experience is akin to the nexus experience, and the power-on screen will just show the "Unlocked" icon (open keylock)
Thanks
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so the method for flashing roms and everything is identical afterwards? no messing about flashing kernel via pc like with htc devices?

So if the GPE version can be unlocked without any token it would be fine if we could use the GPE Bootloader on the normal Moto G and make a backup of the existing one. Would this help us to make a workaround for the warranty problem? Is this possible?

Should be, yes. As long as a complete image comes out for the GPe.
They've done it on the HTC One.

mokkami said:
So if the GPE version can be unlocked without any token it would be fine if we could use the GPE Bootloader on the normal Moto G and make a backup of the existing one. Would this help us to make a workaround for the warranty problem? Is this possible?
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Yup, that's the same I was thinking about...
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Rusty! said:
Should be, yes. As long as a complete image comes out for the GPe.
They've done it on the HTC One.
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But that was a HTC decision not a Google one in guess, however, hope this theory will become practicable.
It is itching in my fingertips to unlock since i have this device ( exactly 1 week). Now i'll wait definitely longer.
Curious to know what comes up.

What I mean is that users of the HTC One users have the option to use the GPe bootloader, thanks to S-OFF.
With the G you can flash other firmwares without unlocking as long as they're signed, so it should install no trouble (as long as an image is found).

mokkami said:
So if the GPE version can be unlocked without any token it would be fine if we could use the GPE Bootloader on the normal Moto G and make a backup of the existing one. Would this help us to make a workaround for the warranty problem? Is this possible?
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That will not work.
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planktoid said:
That will not work.
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why not?

akijione said:
I know that you can go to Motorola's site to unlock the bootloader on the Motorola version of Moto G. Does the Google Edition of the G automatically come with an unlocked bootloader? Several sources have different specs. Engaget reports that the Google version comes with an unlocked bootloader, a few other sources say no. Can anyone clear this up for me, I just ordered my Google Play edition because my area has the new 1900mhz coverage.
Update: Here is Engaget's quote" Lastly, the Google Play edition will come with an unlocked bootloader straight out of the box, in case you prefer to play around with different ROMs. (You can technically unlock the bootloader on the original G, but you have to go through the proper steps to do it.) I will get mine today, and report back with the results.
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Update: I just got my Moto G Play Edition, first..I love it. upgrading from a Galaxy S II, much better display, works great. The bootloader is locked.
Here is an update from Engaget: Update: it turns out that the Google Play edition's bootloader is just like the standard version -- it's unlockable, but not unlocked directly out of the box.
I will wait a few months to see if other Roms come out for the "G" before I unlock the bootloader and root the phone.

To anyone with the OPO.

Does it have fastboot mode? Can it be unlocked by fast boot oem unlock?

I believe the phone already comes pre-unlocked much like the Nexus 5.
But unlike the Nexus 5, I don't believe it is penta-band.

Expliciate said:
I believe the phone already comes pre-unlocked much like the Nexus 5.
But unlike the Nexus 5, I don't believe it is penta-band.
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I think he means bootloader unlock. And it DOES have pentaband 3g

Can anyone confirm that OPO has the Fastboot mode and fastboot oem unlock? with pics?

YoshiFan501 said:
Can anyone confirm that OPO has the Fastboot mode and fastboot oem unlock? with pics?
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Yes, it has fastboot mode, and no you do not need to unlock the bootloader. It's unlocked out of the box. You just flash away. Same with the find 7a.. Don't have time to post pics..

[Q] HELP!! PLZZ unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped

Hi everyone
i have a error at when i boot up - unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped .
i cant get into the phone .because when I'm doing the final setup it just kept going back to the final setup.
I have try all! but i cant rest the phone or put new rom on it.
and when i try to Unlock the (lock state) i get i unlocked - but when the phone is restarting is got locked again.
I have trying to use - Android ToolKit and Nexus Root Toolkit but i cant get ,my phone to work.
I hope some can help me. And tell me what to do.
thx a lot for your help

henrikdk551 said:
Hi everyone
i have a error at when i boot up - unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped .
i cant get into the phone .because when I'm doing the final setup it just kept going back to the final setup.
I have try all! but i cant rest the phone or put new rom on it.
and when i try to Unlock the (lock state) i get i unlocked - but when the phone is restarting is got locked again.
I have trying to use - Android ToolKit and Nexus Root Toolkit but i cant get ,my phone to work.
I hope some can help me. And tell me what to do.
thx a lot for your help
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First, don't use a tool kit, use fastboot. But if you're unlocking the bootloader and it doesn't unlock it's most likely your emmc has failed and you'll have to rma the device
Boot into the bootloader and from your pc with your device connected to it type
fastboot oem unlock
Then reboot. If your device is not unlocked it's most likely bad emmc.
See rootSU's roll up sticky in the general forum of none of this makes sense to you
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jd1639 said:
First, don't use a tool kit, use fastboot. But if you're unlocking the bootloader and it doesn't unlock it's most likely your emmc has failed and you'll have to rma the device
Boot into the bootloader and from your pc with your device connected to it type
fastboot oem unlock
Then reboot. If your device is not unlocked it's most likely bad emmc.
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all this x3
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jd1639 said:
First, don't use a tool kit, use fastboot. But if you're unlocking the bootloader and it doesn't unlock it's most likely your emmc has failed and you'll have to rma the device
Boot into the bootloader and from your pc with your device connected to it type
fastboot oem unlock
Then reboot. If your device is not unlocked it's most likely bad emmc.
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rootSU said:
all this x3
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x4!

A little ninja action
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simms22 said:
x4!
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x5!!

X........k........you get it.

[GUIDE] How to unlock your bootloader - Moto X Style/Pure Edition (Confirmed)

If you are new to Motorola this will be good news, you will be able to unlock your bootloader day one if you have the pure edition (maybe even the style will be available but this would depend on your carrier). The process is almost identical to the HTC unlock bootloader method.
Few things to note:
-This will probably void your warranty. User @nikeman513 has reported his warranty says void on the Motorola website after unlocking his bootloader. But Motorola says it was a mistake and it will not void your bootloader. Confusing but it looks like we can unlock without losing warranty. Still unlock at your risk
-This has been tested by @Aftashok and others and confirmed to work on the Pure Edition (Style has not been tested).
-Lastly I am not responsible for any issues you may find during the process, this is informational only and do it at your own risk.
NOTE: Keep in mind this will factory wipe your phone and you will have to set it up again.
Before you start go into settings ->about phone -> software info and rapid click the build number until you enable developer options. After that go into developer options and enable "oem unlock". Now you are ready to continue.
1. Install Motorola Driver
2. Download ADB (or google it if you want the pure tool and not a toolkit)
3. Power off your device (keep it unplugged from the PC at this point)
4. Power device back on while holding volume down and the power button for 5 seconds
5. Once you see the bootloader screen plug in your device to the PC
6. Navigate to the location where your ADB is installed in file explorer and hold the shift key and right click. Select "Open command window here"
7. Type "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" in command prompt
8. Copy the code that is shown and paste it in notepad (I always right click on the top of the window and click Edit->Mark then highlight the code and right click on the top again and do Edit->copy)
9. Go to Motorla's page and login/create an account.
10. Paste code and click "Can my device be unlocked"
11. Agree to terms and click "Request Unlock Key" this will send you an email
12. Once you get the email with your unlock code paste the following in command prompt "fastboot oem unlock YOURKEY" (no "'s and replace YOURKEY with the key they emailed you)
13. Now you have an unlocked bootloader and are ready to flash a custom recovery when it is ready.
(this is simply informative, this process is tried and true and the method Motorola set up for an unlock, I take no credit for any of this)

So the phone comes out of the box in "locked" mode then?

Samsung.Galaxy.S3 said:
So the phone comes out of the box in "locked" mode then?
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Yes sir, you will have to unlock which is standard now days

And Verizon won't make it not unlockable?

RyanTX said:
And Verizon won't make it not unlockable?
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Don't see how they can do that, since they won't be selling it.

Pin this thread
This seems like just the kind of post that should be Pinned......
please

This is for the bootloader which is different than a carrier unlock.
Out of the box you will be able to activate this phone on any carrier.
If you wish to flash kernels, recoveries, etc then an unlocked bootloader is required.

Great man Thanks, Just way for mi device

Motorola's twitter support said they don't have info on whether or not moto x pure will be unlockable
Edit: p3droid stated it will be unlockable
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If you purchased Motorola's accidental coverage plan I'm assuming this would be a bad idea then?
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akellar said:
Motorola's twitter support said they don't have info on whether or not moto x pure will be unlockable
Edit: p3droid stated it will be unlockable
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It has to be, the play and the G are unlockable there is no logical reason why this pure edition wont be.

That really depends. Sometimes you can do this and have no issues relocking. Assuming there isn't a counter and you can at least get the phone to power up. If they have some kind of counter then yes, its probably a bad idea.
Frankly I don't care for such insurance plans. Unless you're super accident prone. I've cracked exactly one screen in all the devices I've had and it was still usable. Hell its still a backup phone if my current one goes tits up. Then again I'm also not afraid to get in there and replace a screen on my own making $75 up front much less attractive. Would take two breaks to pay for itself. Buddy of mine dropped his S6 the day he got it while sitting on the crapper at best buy. Screen went buh bye. YMMV

joshuadjohnson22 said:
It has to be, the play and the G are unlockable there is no logical reason why this pure edition wont be.
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The Moto G I got for my daughter was not unlockable when I followed the bootloader unlock process.

URPREY said:
The Moto G I got for my daughter was not unlockable when I followed the bootloader unlock process.
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Did you order it from motorola directly? Was it unlocked? You may want to head over to the moto g forums for assistance. I will remove that note from the OP if it does not work but the Moto X Play works for sure. This pure edition should work and we will confirm it in a couple of days as the devices arrive.

joshuadjohnson22 said:
Did you order it from motorola directly? Was it unlocked? You may want to head over to the moto g forums for assistance. I will remove that note from the OP if it does not work but the Moto X Play works for sure. This pure edition should work and we will confirm it in a couple of days as the devices arrive.
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Yes, unlocked direct from Moto Maker. I can check over in the forums but when I pasted the output into Moto's site it said that bootloader unlocking was not supported on the device.
I'll try again later.

just an fyi, Clocks over at AC Forums asked moto support and they mentioned bootloader unlocking will not void warranty. fwiw..
http://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-x-pure-edition/576320-motorola-moto-x-pure-edition-faq.html

nice Ill have a video of this process as soon as I get my hands on the device

co.ag.2005 said:
just an fyi, Clocks over at AC Forums asked moto support and they mentioned bootloader unlocking will not void warranty. fwiw..
http://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-x-pure-edition/576320-motorola-moto-x-pure-edition-faq.html
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cool, yeah standard stuff but it is good to be warned.

co.ag.2005 said:
just an fyi, Clocks over at AC Forums asked moto support and they mentioned bootloader unlocking will not void warranty. fwiw..
http://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-x-pure-edition/576320-motorola-moto-x-pure-edition-faq.html
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So I wonder if it'll be the same as unlocked a Nexus? Just enable OEM Unlock in Developer Settings and fastboot oem unlock.
Either way mine will be unlocked the day it arrives!
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joshw0000 said:
So I wonder if it'll be the same as unlocked a Nexus? Just enable OEM Unlock in Developer Settings and fastboot oem unlock.
Either way mine will be unlocked the day it arrives!
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Yeah same with HTC they say they "may" void your warranty but you still have a chance for them to service your device if needed. I'm not worried. Flash power is worth it

Does Google Play store version come with an unlocked bootloader?

Topic says it all.

You have to manually unlock it, dev options - enable OEM unlocking - fastboot oem unlock
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No
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Google Playstore edition comes with an "Unlockable Bootloader"
Bootloader is locked out of the box.

Only one that's been blocked has been Verizon and that's been hacked too so far. I'm in Canada and all the carrier devices are same as PlayStore devices.