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.
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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?
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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).
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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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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.
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Hi, my question is: if bootloader is unlocked, is it possible to relocked it and then re-stock all? I mean how can if i unlocked bl to return to complete stock rom and bl blocked?
You can relock but the bootloader will indicate that it previously has been unlocked.
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You can relock but the bootloader will indicate that it previously has been unlocked.
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In which way it will indicate that?
..so we will need of some hack like on samsung to reset that count, right?
I'm not sure if the Moto G is like the Moto Atrix HD but unlocking the bootloader blows one or more fuses which can't be fixed. Maybe the Moto G is the same?
http://blog.azimuthsecurity.com/2013/04/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html
audit13 said:
I'm not sure if the Moto G is like the Moto Atrix HD but unlocking the bootloader blows one or more fuses which can't be fixed. Maybe the Moto G is the same?
http://blog.azimuthsecurity.com/2013/04/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html
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Interesting reading. If motorola were ever to stop issuing bootloader unlock codes it could potentially be hacked.
obvious said:
Interesting reading. If motorola were ever to stop issuing bootloader unlock codes it could potentially be hacked.
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I had an Atrix HD for about 5 days before I decided to unlock the bootloader in order to load a custom rom. I tried locking the bootloader to no avail. Not a big deal since it didn't cost me anything when I did a hardware upgrade and the phone has been rock solid.
The Atrix HD is a great phone with the right rom.
The Moto G's stock looks very much like an AOSP rom.
I have the Google Play Edition of the Motorola G and was able to easily unlock the bootloader using the "fastboot oem unlock" command. Due to some unrelated hardware isues, I need to send the device back to Google for a refund but would like to relock the bootloader first. I tried simply issuing a "fasboot oem lock" command but that fails. I also tried issing a "fastboot oem lock begin" command but then it says its ready to flash an image which I don't want to do (and I don't have any images to flash either). I tried searching but everything here seems to be for the Motorola-issued for the version of the G (not the GPE). Any help or advice for how to relock the bootloader in the GPE is greatly appreciated. Thanks (and sorry if this is the wrong forum for posting this request)!
But how you unlock without moto code ?
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But how you unlock without moto code ?
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GPE does not require/use a Moto code to unlock the bootloader. Just boot into fastboot, and ADB "fastboot oem unlock".
But gpe is a thing, nexus is other. I saw other users with moto g gpe not enabled to unlock simply in that way. They had need to asl always the code to motorola.
So how can possible in this case?
If you say the true then you shoul relock bootloader in that easy way without code. So how can possible?
If you see the diff between bl stock and gpe you will see that them are completely equals. Or you have a new completely different bl?
I think not honestly...
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But gpe is a thing, nexus is other. I saw other users with moto g gpe not enabled to unlock simply in that way. They had need to asl always the code to motorola.
So how can possible in this case?
If you say the true then you shoul relock bootloader in that easy way without code. So how can possible?
If you see the diff between bl stock and gpe you will see that them are completely equals. Or you have a new completely different bl?
I think not honestly...
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I cannot speak as to the experience of others. I only know that unlocking my GPE was as easy as the Nexus, no Motorola code required. With the help of another forum member, I was able to relock the bootloader using some ADB commands and a stock image of the GPE rom. Again, no Motorola code required.
Which stock image? A stock gpe image downloaded?
But how is it possible if bootloader are equals. See a diff. It's really strange. I need confirmation from others with same native version.
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Which stock image? A stock gpe image downloaded?
But how is it possible if bootloader are equals. See a diff. It's really strange. I need confirmation from others with same native version.
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Yes, a stock GPE image. Since I have a GPE Moto G and I was trying to relock the bootloader, the stock GPE ROM is obviously the only image I would download for my GPE Moto G.
I think there is a language barrier here because I do not know what you mean by ""bootloader are equals." There is clearly a difference between the GPE and non-GPE versions as far as their bootloaders go because one obviously requires a code from Motorola and the other does not. Whether you want to believe what I am telling you or not is your choice but all I know is that no code was required to unlock my GPE Moto G bootloader. If you don't want to believe that, that is your decision but it doesn't negate the simple truth that I have already stated (no Moto code required for my GPE Moto G).
Another reason for getting a gpe version
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Another reason for getting a gpe version
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Gpe version is worst then non gpe version. Faux says the same. Why someone should be gpe on this phone. Non gpe has f2fs on data and is equal about softwares. The gpe on this phone is a non sense.
Marty said:
I cannot speak as to the experience of others. I only know that unlocking my GPE was as easy as the Nexus, no Motorola code required. With the help of another forum member, I was able to relock the bootloader using some ADB commands and a stock image of the GPE rom. Again, no Motorola code required.
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Any chance you could share this stock GPE image on this forum?
robin0800 said:
Any chance you could share this stock GPE image on this forum?
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I downloaded using the link in the second post in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635706
I'm not sure if the image is signed but for me, it didn't make a difference. I bought the device from the Play store and was able to use that image to relock my GPE Moto G bootloader.
I'm really liking the Moto G after having picked one up the other day from AIO Wireless.
I was able to use the Ebay link that was posted here to get the SIM lock taken care of and now I'm wanting to get the Bootloader unlocked so I can proceed with Recovery, ROM, etc.
When attempting to use the Motorola site to unlock the Bootloader it says that "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking"
My guess is that AIO (AT&T MVNO) has worked with Motorola to prevent the unlocking so as to prevent custom ROMs which would allow for tethering, etc.
Are there any other solutions available? Anyone here using an "AIO" version of the Moto G and able to get this sorted out?
THANK YOU!!
Make sure you copied the key properly
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AssToast said:
Make sure you copied the key properly
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Thanks. The issue is not a proper copying of the key unfortunately. There are other people online posting with the same issue and the same provider.
Hoping that the community can help or that someone on here would have an idea of how to step past this.
cyburke said:
I'm really liking the Moto G after having picked one up the other day from AIO Wireless.
I was able to use the Ebay link that was posted here to get the SIM lock taken care of and now I'm wanting to get the Bootloader unlocked so I can proceed with Recovery, ROM, etc.
When attempting to use the Motorola site to unlock the Bootloader it says that "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking"
My guess is that AIO (AT&T MVNO) has worked with Motorola to prevent the unlocking so as to prevent custom ROMs which would allow for tethering, etc.
Are there any other solutions available? Anyone here using an "AIO" version of the Moto G and able to get this sorted out?
THANK YOU!!
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You're hosed. Only solution is: Return the device and purchase an unlocked one.
cyburke said:
I'm really liking the Moto G after having picked one up the other day from AIO Wireless.
I was able to use the Ebay link that was posted here to get the SIM lock taken care of and now I'm wanting to get the Bootloader unlocked so I can proceed with Recovery, ROM, etc.
When attempting to use the Motorola site to unlock the Bootloader it says that "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking"
My guess is that AIO (AT&T MVNO) has worked with Motorola to prevent the unlocking so as to prevent custom ROMs which would allow for tethering, etc.
Are there any other solutions available? Anyone here using an "AIO" version of the Moto G and able to get this sorted out?
THANK YOU!!
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There is actually a dude on YouTube showing how to do with specifically with AIO Wireless. He used a site called fastgsm.com
(Do YouTube search for AIO Wireless Moto G Unlock)
I know I know, this post sounds like an ad for the site but it really isn't. I am interested in trying this but I want confirmation that this site works before I throw any money at it. If you try it let us know your results.
CID values determine whether unlockable
AIo is 0x0010: not unlockable
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/132580d3df
I just bought one from ATT store. I tried to unlock the bootloader. but motorola website says "your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking". Anyone had success unlocking bootloader?
angle409 said:
I just bought one from ATT store. I tried to unlock the bootloader. but motorola website says "your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking". Anyone had success unlocking bootloader?
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I have the same problem
hopefully someone is going to help us
I have heard it mentioned that you can temporarily root the ATT/AIO/Cricket XT1045 on Android 4.4.4, but not permanently (yet). I have no idea how, though.
Can someone help us out?
I had an hour or so long talk with an AT&T employee who actually knew what they were talking about. I believe due to restrictions in ATT tech chat, he was unable to post either links or straight out tell me how to do it, but he said that it is very possible.
Perhaps people should try logging into their AT&T account and using the tech chat to see what someone can come up with.
Has any progress been made on this? I have XT1045 from Cricket Wireless (owned by AT&T) and the bootloader is not unlockable using the conventional method.
Same boat... Been looking for 2 weeks... Are we just screwed?
XT1045 Cricket 4.4.4
BruteSource said:
Same boat... Been looking for 2 weeks... Are we just screwed?
XT1045 Cricket 4.4.4
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I am having same problem. I called Motorola - the CSA said just keep trying, try using different browser, different computer, etc. -- I have tried Windows Explorer, Windows Chrome, Mac Safari - get same response.
AlexS01 said:
I have the same problem
hopefully someone is going to help us
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OK. Here I go. Sorry I'm kind of new to XDA. I too have a xt1045 and I just unlocked the boot loader and I too am on ATT.
I bought my phone from Motorola unlocked, idk if ATT or cricket or whatever carrier sells them unlocked too. That may affect bootloader unlocking since you may need an unlocked device to see unlock boot loader.
Now down to the bootloader code.
Make sure you are copying the code correctly from the command prompt. I think the first time I tried to unlock bootloader, I may have copied wrong or something like that. Also, I have heard reports of people retrying, have their devices verified, and getting a code to unlock bootloader. Hopefully that is the case for you guys and unlocking is a viable option.
Hope I helped
Feel free to ask me question about unlocking the bootloader.
I haven't rooted yet and I am getting ready for that.
FYI: you we're able to unlocked your bootloader only because you purchased your device directly from Motorola. The rest of us who purchased from a carrier are F*CKED.
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howasaur said:
OK. Here I go. Sorry I'm kind of new to XDA. I too have a xt1045 and I just unlocked the boot loader and I too am on ATT.
I bought my phone from Motorola unlocked, idk if ATT or cricket or whatever carrier sells them unlocked too. That may affect bootloader unlocking since you may need an unlocked device to see unlock boot loader.
Now down to the bootloader code.
Make sure you are copying the code correctly from the command prompt. I think the first time I tried to unlock bootloader, I may have copied wrong or something like that. Also, I have heard reports of people retrying, have their devices verified, and getting a code to unlock bootloader. Hopefully that is the case for you guys and unlocking is a viable option.
Hope I helped
Feel free to ask me question about unlocking the bootloader.
I haven't rooted yet and I am getting ready for that.
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can you list the commands you used im really hoping i typed in something wrong and my bootloader can get unlocked, i have a xt1045 motorola moto g 1st gen peregrine from at&t
unfortunate, xt1045 at&t moto g first gen
i called motorola and theres no way to unlock this models bootloader, talked to at&t and they were taken aback tht i even asked lol
Any body have this model rooted at all? I would at least love to have xposed.
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same with me but supposedly were getting 5.1 though so there might be rooting available for i now who knows hopefully someone will come up witrh something soon
gecko702 said:
same with me but supposedly were getting 5.1 though so there might be rooting available for i now who knows hopefully someone will come up witrh something soon
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Yea I'm going crazy with no root but 5.1 sounds nice.
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bigblue4life said:
Yea I'm going crazy with no root but 5.1 sounds nice.
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oh yea me too hopefully 5.1 there will be a root method,but im getting another phone soon the alcatel idol 3 but ll use this phone as a backup or just give it to my younger brother
yes
BruteSource said:
Same boat... Been looking for 2 weeks... Are we just screwed?
XT1045 Cricket 4.4.4
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someone can find out soon all att and cricket for unlock
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rapperdeveloper said:
i called motorola and theres no way to unlock this models bootloader, talked to at&t and they were taken aback tht i even asked lol
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dont buy locked divice ever LOl
DJTeeJay said:
FYI: you we're able to unlocked your bootloader only because you purchased your device directly from Motorola. The rest of us who purchased from a carrier are F*CKED.
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Not true at all, mine came factory Unlocked.. Only thing I did with it the first day was Update Prl which I don't even know if it did for sure to anything later
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Not true at all, mine came factory Unlocked.. Only thing I did with it the first day was Update Prl which I don't even know if it did for sure to anything later
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Unlocking bootloader and being carried unlocked are 2 totally different chapters...
DJTeeJay said:
Unlocking bootloader and being carried unlocked are 2 totally different chapters...
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Yeah except i was only replying to him saying if you got your moto G from a carrier it's locked always your f**ked , and that aint so ..
And I didn't say carrier unlocked uh I got it from a carrier new , so yeah soon as I opened the box and entered bootloader it said unlocked yes and no warning screen upon boot either saying this device has been unlocked .
For you guys with At&T-XT1045 or any try this k , Lemme know if it worked
1.) Unlink your Device from motorola ID which means dont be signed in from your device in settings menu -unlink it & don't log in with your google account neithaa dawg.
2.) Unlink from motorola site if needed if option is there
3.) Sign into website and drag the entire policy bar to the bottom (like you read it in entirety) click I agree and check for key eligibility again
4.) Try again with IE 11 if you haven't used it already
5.) recheck your string letter for freakin letter removes all spaces make sure you include # signs try one more time.. There are 4-5 spaces when you just copy/paste the string so paste the code into notepad with any extra spaces deleted please.
See here from about 3:00 on -->> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjsO7t5ulhw
6.) If all that failed spend $25 get http://theroot.ninja/ ( for only 5.01 or lower - doesn't work on 5.02 I heard)
7.) If all else has failed head to thee motorala-forumwhere they are informing moto G owners to send email with their fastboot oem get_unlock_data + fastboot getvar al, and they should be able to accomodate you..
8.) Proceed to adb Sideload or Flash This Total Sauciness Either Way Moto G 2014 Owners
shoobiedoobiiwhompwop said:
Yeah except i was only replying to him saying if you got your moto G from a carrier it's locked always your f**ked , and that aint so ..
And I didn't say carrier unlocked uh I got it from a carrier new , so yeah soon as I opened the box and entered bootloader it said unlocked yes and no warning screen upon boot either saying this device has been unlocked .
For you guys with At&T-XT1045 or any try this k , Lemme know if it worked
1.) Unlink your Device from motorola ID which means dont be signed in from your device in settings menu -unlink it & don't log in with your google account neithaa dawg.
2.) Unlink from motorola site if needed if option is there
3.) Sign into website and drag the entire policy bar to the bottom (like you read it in entirety) click I agree and check for key eligibility again
4.) Try again with IE 11 if you haven't used it already
5.) recheck your string letter for freakin letter removes all spaces make sure you include # signs try one more time.. There are 4-5 spaces when you just copy/paste the string so paste the code into notepad with any extra spaces deleted please.
See here from about 3:00 on -->> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjsO7t5ulhw
6.) If all that failed spend $25 get http://theroot.ninja/ ( for only 5.01 or lower - doesn't work on 5.02 I heard)
7.) If all else has failed head to thee motorala-forumwhere they are informing moto G owners to send email with their fastboot oem get_unlock_data + fastboot getvar al, and they should be able to accomodate you..
8.) Proceed to adb Sideload or Flash This Total Sauciness Either Way Moto G 2014 Owners
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Does not work for me, i have Moto G 4G XT1045 from ATT.
Anyone tried to Flash another firmware? i will try that i'll bring news here, hope my IMEI don't desappear :/
Grettings!
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