I have a Cricket Moto G that I want to flash to the retail ROM. I know that the bootloader can be unlocked using sunshine but I want to know if anyone else has successfully flashed their Moto G like this. Excuse my ignorance, I just want to get a little feedback before attempting this myself.
wondering the same. have you unlocked your bootloader yet? and are you talking about the moto g original or the lte model?
eruji said:
wondering the same. have you unlocked your bootloader yet? and are you talking about the moto g original or the lte model?
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No, I haven't unlocked the bootloader yet. This is my girlfriend's phone and I don't want to attempt messing with it until I have a few more answers. It is an original 2013 model.
Ecsa0014 said:
No, I haven't unlocked the bootloader yet. This is my girlfriend's phone and I don't want to attempt messing with it until I have a few more answers. It is an original 2013 model.
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It appears that there was a loophole for older Moto Gs running 4.4.3 via XDA's JCase's Sunshine.
That hole has seemingly been patched, but anther workaround might be discovered. The Moto G runs at near stock & as of Nov. 17, 2014, the Cricket Moto G LTE is running the second most recent version of Android, and is on par with the retail version. Within the next month, Android L will be made available for the retail models. Hopefully, Cricket approves the release shortly thereafter.
Only substantial improvement I could see would be allowing additional APNs to be added. My thinking is that once SIM unlock occurs, that this option becomes available???
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I have a Cricket Moto G that I want to flash to the retail ROM. I know that the bootloader can be unlocked using sunshine but I want to know if anyone else has successfully flashed their Moto G like this. Excuse my ignorance, I just want to get a little feedback before attempting this myself.
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Yes. I currently running stock retail version ROM from the repository here in this forum. They are supposed to receive OEM updates and they are
Flashable through TWRP. Of course, you need to have unlocked boot loader, root access and a custom recovery.
I had a stint of using carbon ROM, I'm only a temporary passenger to the stock retail version to get my GPS fixed. But yes it works just fine
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FYI you will be able to unlock boot loader with sunshine because the cricket version runs on 4.4.2
BBobby said:
Yes. I currently running stock retail version ROM from the repository here in this forum. They are supposed to receive OEM updates and they are
Flashable through TWRP. Of course, you need to have unlocked boot loader, root access and a custom recovery.
I had a stint of using carbon ROM, I'm only a temporary passenger to the stock retail version to get my GPS fixed. But yes it works just fine
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FYI you will be able to unlock boot loader with sunshine because the cricket version runs on 4.4.2
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is there a way to unlock other than paying 25 dollars, im a little hard up for cash and 25 dollars is no cheap sum
meatwad0222 said:
is there a way to unlock other than paying 25 dollars, im a little hard up for cash and 25 dollars is no cheap sum
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At this point i am not aware of any other ways. The cricket version was unlockable until a month or two ago. They may have changed it. Its probably due to the cricket moto G being cheaper. Or they may just make it unlockable when the phone turns obsolete.
I know $25 is a bit much, but when you get around to it, for me, it was worth it.
You will not get charged if it doesn't work.
After much searching and learning on these forums, I finally decided to give this a go. After unlocking the bootloader with Sunshine, I used this guide and to my surprise it went very smoothly and worked wonderfully. I'm still amazed that I didn't somehow foolishly brick my girlfriends phone lol. Anyway, She'll be glad that she no longer has the very annoying speakerphone bug (extremely low volume on initial switch, remedied by pushing vol up or down) on her phone anymore. Thanks for all the replies!
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I have motorola Razr Maxx HD... recently I updated system to 9.18.79. However, today i saw cyanogenmod 10.2 version roll out and I really want to try 4.3 version since I have been stuck on 4.1 for almost a year. Unfortunately, when I try using motopocalypse to unlock bootloader, it keeps failing. Than I was thinking maybe I can downgrading back to the old version than unlock bootloader but on the website it says DO NOT USE THIS UTILITY ON THE LATEST 4.1.2 OTA UPDATE. I guess 9.18.79 is the newest OTA version. Therefore, I was wondering if there is anyway that i can unlock bootloader under 9.18.79 or downgrade whole system to lower version. So I can install cyanogenmod 10.2
Thank you
You're out of luck, sorry. There's no way to unlock after taking the newest OTA.
I believe that the correct answers to your questions about your recently updated Razr Maxx HD are -- NO, at this time there is no way to unlock the bootloader if you've installed the 9.18.79 update, YES, you can still root your phone. YES, you can downgrade your phone to 9.16.6 (but you still won't be able to unlock your bootloader after doing so). I have a Maxx HD with exactly this set of circumstances. The phone was running 9.18.79 when I got it. After having no luck unlocking the bootloader (as expected) I was able to root it using a method I found in this forum, then installed SafeStrap, then installed a couple of older stock kernel-based custom ROMs. It's certainly not as good as before the update but I'm rooted, all my apps run and I'm rid of all the Verizon bloatware. Not perfect but not bad.
lesdense said:
I believe that the correct answers to your questions about your recently updated Razr Maxx HD are -- NO, at this time there is no way to unlock the bootloader if you've installed the 9.18.79 update, YES, you can still root your phone. YES, you can downgrade your phone to 9.16.6 (but you still won't be able to unlock your bootloader after doing so). I have a Maxx HD with exactly this set of circumstances. The phone was running 9.18.79 when I got it. After having no luck unlocking the bootloader (as expected) I was able to root it using a method I found in this forum, then installed SafeStrap, then installed a couple of older stock kernel-based custom ROMs. It's certainly not as good as before the update but I'm rooted, all my apps run and I'm rid of all the Verizon bloatware. Not perfect but not bad.
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Thank you for the reply...yeah i am able to root my phone...but performance is still under my expectation...Just really want to try out of 4.3 because it seem to have much better optimize. Thank you for all the information..
jackforever said:
Thank you for the reply...yeah i am able to root my phone...but performance is still under my expectation...Just really want to try out of 4.3 because it seem to have much better optimize. Thank you for all the information..
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Well that's why you never take updates without knowing for sure you can still use tools. Lesson learned.
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deeje00 said:
Well that's why you never take updates without knowing for sure you can still use tools. Lesson learned.
Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX
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I'm in the same boat, I have one question. Does anyone use the Motorola way to unlock bootloader? I found the website to unlock, wondered why that isn't an option.
It's for developer editions only.
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Thanks for answering these questions. Who and how close are they to unlocking it? Do you see it happening soon?
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Thanks for answering these questions. Who and how close are they to unlocking it? Do you see it happening soon?
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I don't think anyone is working on this. The guy who came up with the exploit to unlock the bootloader in the first place said immediately after releasing it that he isn't touching Motorola devices' bootloaders anymore because they have become so difficult to crack. The update in the 9.16 OTA patched a pretty big security hole in the basic Android framework. That was a good thing because it prevents thieves from hacking your phone (hopefully) but it also took away a lot of our "freedom" with these devices, unfortunately.
Basically the process of finding a way to unlock the bootloaders is extremely difficult and not a rewarding enough venture for anyone to bother with right now. Don't hold your breath for a bootloader unlock anytime soon (likely never). If you've updated to 9.16 (I'm with you here, after replacing a bootloader unlocked, rooted and running CM10.1 phone with a cracked screen through insurance and receiving a replacement with an un-unlockable bootloader out of the box) kiss your ROMing dreams goodbye. The best you can do with the phone now is root it, install SafeStrap and run ROMs based off the stock kernel.
My advice to any and all willing to listen:
Get away from Verizon as fast as you can. They are making sure their phones release now-a-days with un-unlockable bootloaders. The upcoming Droid Ultra, Maxx, and Mini as well as the Moto X will all be locked down with no hope of unlocking their bootloaders on Verizon. The ATT Moto X will also not have an unlockable bootloader.
The best carrier for devs and flash hounds will be T-Mobile from here on out as they are marketing to people with their own devices and not locking down the software the way the big V is.
This really sucks because my favorite thing about my Razr HD Maxx is the battery, and the only thing close to or better as far as battery size/life coming out is the new Droid Maxx. With out being abkle to install a custom ROM, though I feel like I'm using an iPhone. But a good alternative may be an S4 on T-Mobs with an extended battery (thanks to Samsungs removable batteries) or charging case or something like that.
You are a wealth of information, thank you!
Would I be able to install any rom with safestrap? and then I would just be stuck with current kernal? Or does the rom have to be special in some way? I want to get the CyanogenMod 10.3 version. Thoughts? If I can't, what would be the best option as far as stock kernal rom?
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I don't think anyone is working on this. The guy who came up with the exploit to unlock the bootloader in the first place said immediately after releasing it that he isn't touching Motorola devices' bootloaders anymore because they have become so difficult to crack. The update in the 9.16 OTA patched a pretty big security hole in the basic Android framework. That was a good thing because it prevents thieves from hacking your phone (hopefully) but it also took away a lot of our "freedom" with these devices, unfortunately.
Basically the process of finding a way to unlock the bootloaders is extremely difficult and not a rewarding enough venture for anyone to bother with right now. Don't hold your breath for a bootloader unlock anytime soon (likely never). If you've updated to 9.16 (I'm with you here, after replacing a bootloader unlocked, rooted and running CM10.1 phone with a cracked screen through insurance and receiving a replacement with an un-unlockable bootloader out of the box) kiss your ROMing dreams goodbye. The best you can do with the phone now is root it, install SafeStrap and run ROMs based off the stock kernel.
My advice to any and all willing to listen:
Get away from Verizon as fast as you can. They are making sure their phones release now-a-days with un-unlockable bootloaders. The upcoming Droid Ultra, Maxx, and Mini as well as the Moto X will all be locked down with no hope of unlocking their bootloaders on Verizon. The ATT Moto X will also not have an unlockable bootloader.
The best carrier for devs and flash hounds will be T-Mobile from here on out as they are marketing to people with their own devices and not locking down the software the way the big V is.
This really sucks because my favorite thing about my Razr HD Maxx is the battery, and the only thing close to or better as far as battery size/life coming out is the new Droid Maxx. With out being abkle to install a custom ROM, though I feel like I'm using an iPhone. But a good alternative may be an S4 on T-Mobs with an extended battery (thanks to Samsungs removable batteries) or charging case or something like that.
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Hey man, So I have SafeStrap but I am having a hard time finding roms that will work with safestrap. do you know of any?
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You are a wealth of information, thank you!
Would I be able to install any rom with safestrap? and then I would just be stuck with current kernal? Or does the rom have to be special in some way? I want to get the CyanogenMod 10.3 version. Thoughts? If I can't, what would be the best option as far as stock kernal rom?
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None of the new roms only roms based on stock. Your gonna have to dig to roms started before April.
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no exciting news about the current version of unlock still?
The new one probably won't be unlocked.
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I unfortunately upgraded to 9.18.79 a while back and now that i'd like to unlock the bootloader, I can't.
However, I do have best buy insurance, assuming my screen is broken, I can get the device replaced with a refurbished unit. What are the odds the refurbished unit has not been updated to a version that cannot be unlocked?
thanks
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I unfortunately upgraded to 9.18.79 a while back and now that i'd like to unlock the bootloader, I can't.
However, I do have best buy insurance, assuming my screen is broken, I can get the device replaced with a refurbished unit. What are the odds the refurbished unit has not been updated to a version that cannot be unlocked?
thanks
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The odds are getting slimmer and slimmer as the days go on, but I have still seen a few people get replacements that have not been updated.
I recently reverted my Moto G back to stock firmware since none of the available ROMs were any good in my opinion. However, now that I've finally settled into my stock firmware and have decided to let Motorola be my update provider rather than spend all day trying out new ROMs, I have run into a little problem...
As of right now I am running a Moto G XT1031 on the Boost Mobile network with the following specs:
HW Version: P3C
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: MSM8626BP_1032.3102.56.00R
Kernal Version: 3.4.0-g741c020-00001-gaf940d1
System Version: 14.14.9.falcon_cdma.Boost.en.US
Build Number: 14.10.0Q3.X-84-9
Well the issue now is that I have received an update on my phone from Motorola labeled as version: 173.44.18.en.US or in other words KitKat. I'd really like to update to this, but each time I click download now, it goes ahead and downloads the ~189.0MB file, and then asks me if I would like to install now, obviously yes, and powers off, goes into recovery and starts installing the update. BUT IT ALWAYS STOPS HALF WAY AND DISPLAYS ERROR AND THEN REBOOTS THE SYSTEM BACK TO NORMAL.
What could be the problem? My phone is currently rooted and has its bootloader unlocked. Do I need to be unrooted for the update to take place successfully?
Also, I was running TWRP 2.6.3.1, then CWM 6.0.4.6, and currently stock recovery but neither one gives me any better result.
Any help in greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
David B.
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I recently reverted my Moto G back to stock firmware since none of the available ROMs were any good in my opinion. However, now that I've finally settled into my stock firmware and have decided to let Motorola be my update provider rather than spend all day trying out new ROMs, I have run into a little problem...
As of right now I am running a Moto G XT1031 on the Boost Mobile network with the following specs:
HW Version: P3C
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: MSM8626BP_1032.3102.56.00R
Kernal Version: 3.4.0-g741c020-00001-gaf940d1
System Version: 14.14.9.falcon_cdma.Boost.en.US
Build Number: 14.10.0Q3.X-84-9
Well the issue now is that I have received an update on my phone from Motorola labeled as version: 173.44.18.en.US or in other words KitKat. I'd really like to update to this, but each time I click download now, it goes ahead and downloads the ~189.0MB file, and then asks me if I would like to install now, obviously yes, and powers off, goes into recovery and starts installing the update. BUT IT ALWAYS STOPS HALF WAY AND DISPLAYS ERROR AND THEN REBOOTS THE SYSTEM BACK TO NORMAL.
What could be the problem? My phone is currently rooted and has its bootloader unlocked. Do I need to be unrooted for the update to take place successfully?
Also, I was running TWRP 2.6.3.1, then CWM 6.0.4.6, and currently stock recovery but neither one gives me any better result.
Any help in greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
David B.
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yep, you can't be rooted...bootloader unlock is ok. It sees a file is not correct and it will error out during update.
Cheers.
ckuke4 said:
yep, you can't be rooted...bootloader unlock is ok. It sees a file is not correct and it will error out during update.
Cheers.
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Great! Thanks for the info.
I can always root it again afterwards, right?
Actually the update still won't take place. I just noticed, using CWM, that the error is being caused because "the update is for cdma" models only and my phone is "xt1031" I have a feeling that this might just be an issue with boost mobile having a crappy network, and this is just a mistake.
I thought it was too good to be true that Boost Mobile had released a KitKat version for the Moto G so fast
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I thought it was too good to be true that Boost Mobile had released a KitKat version for the Moto G so fast
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they did roll it out fast...
go back to non-rooted stock and then apply update.
(that's what I did and it worked.
btw, I activated the phone w/ Ring+ and still had the update pushed!)
But wait ! I have a boost Mobile version and I can find a way to root. Any help?
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they did roll it out fast...
go back to non-rooted stock and then apply update.
(that's what I did and it worked.
btw, I activated the phone w/ Ring+ and still had the update pushed!)
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k i'll give that a try
davooo38 said:
I recently reverted my Moto G back to stock firmware since none of the available ROMs were any good in my opinion. However, now that I've finally settled into my stock firmware and have decided to let Motorola be my update provider rather than spend all day trying out new ROMs, I have run into a little problem...
As of right now I am running a Moto G XT1031 on the Boost Mobile network with the following specs:
HW Version: P3C
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: MSM8626BP_1032.3102.56.00R
Kernal Version: 3.4.0-g741c020-00001-gaf940d1
System Version: 14.14.9.falcon_cdma.Boost.en.US
Build Number: 14.10.0Q3.X-84-9
Well the issue now is that I have received an update on my phone from Motorola labeled as version: 173.44.18.en.US or in other words KitKat. I'd really like to update to this, but each time I click download now, it goes ahead and downloads the ~189.0MB file, and then asks me if I would like to install now, obviously yes, and powers off, goes into recovery and starts installing the update. BUT IT ALWAYS STOPS HALF WAY AND DISPLAYS ERROR AND THEN REBOOTS THE SYSTEM BACK TO NORMAL.
What could be the problem? My phone is currently rooted and has its bootloader unlocked. Do I need to be unrooted for the update to take place successfully?
Also, I was running TWRP 2.6.3.1, then CWM 6.0.4.6, and currently stock recovery but neither one gives me any better result.
Any help in greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
David B.
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Wait, You have a CDMA model..how did you gain root? I thought only the GSM variants were able to have their bootloaders unlock officially and haven't seen anyone take a crack at the CDMA versions.
Verizon is not allowing unlocks. Boost is.
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Verizon is not allowing unlocks. Boost is.
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wow I didn't know that. Well it doesn't matter anyways since I've already done it
Yeah u can unlock boot loader on boost mobile. I did it 2 weeks ago and installed costum ROM and everything. Loving the phone even more
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QBANBOY407 said:
Yeah u can unlock boot loader on boost mobile. I did it 2 weeks ago and installed costum ROM and everything. Loving the phone even more
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Where do you go to unlock the BM Bootloader? Only the GSM varients are listed on the moto bootloader program page.
Boost MOTO G
QBANBOY407 said:
Yeah u can unlock boot loader on boost mobile. I did it 2 weeks ago and installed costum ROM and everything. Loving the phone even more
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How did u do it. It will be helpful for many, please explain
Thanks
Yes please explain. I have the XT1031(Boost Moto G) and when I go to the unlock page it still tells me my device isn't eligible for unlock.
I have the boost Moto G, and simply following the instructions for all the other Moto G's gave me an unlock, the moto site didn't complain in the least
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paste it on ms word first
Dont paste directly from cmd, paste it on ms word first n delete the all space. Then copy n paste it on motorola web
Can't unlock my BM moto G
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I'm stuck and don't know what else to do. Is my phone paper weight now? It also won't charge/keep charge. Both my fiancé and I tried looking everywhere to fix it but it won't work. If anyone can help I would really appreciate it... I miss my phone, had to get a crappy cheap phone.
QBANBOY407 said:
Yeah u can unlock boot loader on boost mobile. I did it 2 weeks ago and installed costum ROM and everything. Loving the phone even more
Sent from my XT1031 using xda app-developers app
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How did you end up doing it. I'm trying to unlock a boost mobile phone and I can't. Another question. Are you able to use tether or hotspot? Please your input will help me a lot. Thank you
witor19 said:
How did you end up doing it. I'm trying to unlock a boost mobile phone and I can't. Another question. Are you able to use tether or hotspot? Please your input will help me a lot. Thank you
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What problems are you having with unlocking your device?
I've unlocked 3 Boost Moto G's - so I know it's possible. Check this out > https://forums.motorola.com/posts/35e4d3be5c
As far as Mobile Hotspot, yes, it's possible with a few edits.
According to the thread located here, Moto G handsets purchased from At&t/Cricket/AIO are not eligible for bootloader unlocking. Is there any way around this? I hadn't jumped into flashing ROMs on this device, but the stable release of Paranoid Android got me excited.
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According to the thread located here, Moto G handsets purchased from At&t/Cricket/AIO are not eligible for bootloader unlocking. Is there any way around this? I hadn't jumped into flashing ROMs on this device, but the stable release of Paranoid Android got me excited.
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Probobly not. Theres always the middle man, he unlocked mine (Verizon) he charges 45$ and only accepts phones from 2014+
This is more just a general question of your opinion. I can't believe it's been almost a year and no bootloader unlock. I would have loved to see CM running on this device. It almost makes me want to go back to HTC because they openly allow the bootloader to be unlocked. IMO I think we have reached as best as we can with the echo ROM. I uninstalled it due to it not having much benefits. What are your thoughts on this device? Do you think we will ever see a bootloader unlock or is devolopment dead on this device?
I believe that development might pick up again with nougat's official January (i believe) release because it offers much more than Marshmallow. Maybe we'll get an official bootloader unlock or some dev on his spare time finds a way to do it. CM either way is only being made personally through devs now (closed its doors yesterday) but there will be a forthcoming with LineageOS from the same team.
Yeah I read about cm and lineage. So if I'm understanding. An OS update could provide a new vulnerability and allow an unlocked bootloader?
Keyword there is could. Hopefully some progress down the line would be nice and if we got to start a prize pot for it, I wouldn't mind.
I would definitely kick in some money to a bootloader unlock bounty. Right now my only 2 complaints with the s7 are lack of custom roms and not being able to find a good full coverage glass screen protector. If I can help one of those I will. I am half tempted to sell my tmo s7 and buy an exynos s7 because there seems to be more development there. But I'll wait for nougat.
jah feel
I feel your pain. When I first planned on getting the S7, I was excited about getting a sexy-design phone with better specs and putting all my music on the phone via a 128GB SD card and chilling out with ViPER4Android... but that was all a dream. I've been very hesitant to go through with the current root method because from what I've read, there are tons of bugs to deal with and tons of tweaks to do to not get very far in the end. I'm honestly very sad about this purchase. If I had more time to research the locked bootloader issue, I would have gone with a different phone. But my S5 finally gave up and I had to get a new phone ASAP. I would also pitch in for a bootloader unlock or something. I mainly want a stable phone with ViPER4Android. Can't live without it... it's been hell. Halp pl0x.
I would definetely pay for an unlocked bootloader also. The exynos definitely seems to have more devolpment than the u.s. But I'm rooted and after flashing a fix+debloat and installing Xposed everything is running smooth. It would be awesome to see more devolepment though.
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I would definetely pay for an unlocked bootloader also. The exynos definitely seems to have more devolpment than the u.s. But I'm rooted and after flashing a fix+debloat and installing Xposed everything is running smooth. It would be awesome to see more devolepment though.
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Can you link me to the posts about the fix+debloat you flashed please? I have tried rooting and couldn't figure out how to fix the super slowness and the overheating. Also, what Firmware are you running?
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Can you link me to the posts about the fix+debloat you flashed please? I have tried rooting and couldn't figure out how to fix the super slowness and the overheating. Also, what Firmware are you running?
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Sure thing buddy here you go https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s7/help/development-dead-t3530239#post70398278
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r3xx3r said:
Can you link me to the posts about the fix+debloat you flashed please? I have tried rooting and couldn't figure out how to fix the super slowness and the overheating. Also, what Firmware are you running?
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Sorry I put the wrong link twice.. Heres the right one https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
It's under recommended next steps for the flash fix
So the LG Stylo 4 is a beautiful budget smartphone and i cant find any information on it here at xda so i figured i would start a thread for people to go to and discuss getting root on this device. Anyone with any experience or if anyone thinks the root process for another lg phone might work with this phone and is willing to test out and report back let us all know.
I am afraid we are out of luck this time...see below
messi2050 said:
Unfortunately stylo 4 requires unlock.bin from lg to unlock the bootloader to be able to flash twrp in order to flash [magisk or super su] and root the device [those information are according to 2 of the real device owners as i don't have one] this is similar to what exist on some lg v20 and g6 [carrier models] and from my experience lg won't allow bootloader to be unlocked similar to what they did on the models i mentioned, this mean that it will be very difficult if not impossible at all to root the stylo 4 and it will end like the still non-rootable stylo 3 ls777 from boost mobile.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76891864&postcount=864
I am getting one from T mobile. Wonder if it is bootloader locked....previously T mobile LG phones are not locked.....
eddie24902005 said:
I am getting one from T mobile. Wonder if it is bootloader locked....previously T mobile LG phones are not locked.....
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I got one from MetroPCS, LMQ710MS,
it's locked, have to request a code from LG to unlock,
unfortunately, this device is not supported by LG to get a unlock code...
eddie24902005 said:
I am getting one from T mobile. Wonder if it is bootloader locked....previously T mobile LG phones are not locked.....
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Unfortunately, All models of the stylo 4 in the U.S are bootloader locked and un rootable.
First tme in the stylo series history I wanted to return my stylo 4.
I elected to get the K20 Plus..
Great devs working on the K20 plus.
Im loving the Resurrection Remix Custom Rom.
Why not there is devopler options enable oem unlock have you tried unlocking bootloader via adb commands
I have a unlocked metropcs version of the stylo 4 will this phone work on verizon. as it does have bands 2-4-13 which is what verizon uses.
LG Stylo 4 Xfinity Mobile....
stark21 said:
I have a unlocked metropcs version of the stylo 4 will this phone work on verizon. as it does have bands 2-4-13 which is what verizon uses.
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Just got this phone from Xfinity. I have "OEM Unlocking" enabled??? Is this a dummy OEM?
Haven't tried anything yet.
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Stylo 4
There is article that a quick Google search will turn up that claims to have step by step instructions including unlocking the bootloader of the Stylo 4 which is supposedly done with a .bin file emailed by LG after submitting IMEI number of the phone. But have yet to see any confirmations of this.
Any solution yet to unlock it?, mine is lg-stylo 4 metro pcs
Have any if you guys tried kingroot? I'm thinking of upgrading my stylo2 plus but I'm not going to if root hasn't been acquired. I used Kingroot about 7 times and got root on the first day of getting my Stylo2. Maybe it'll work on the 4?
Look, I want root as much as the next guy, but it's not happening this time. We gotta keep bugging LG/MetroPCS so the next time they release a phone it's unlockable! In my opinion root isn't as needed, although I'm missing some features like the ability to download Instagram photos, and some eye candy mods, not much is needed.
zimlokks said:
Look, I want root as much as the next guy, but it's not happening this time. We gotta keep bugging LG/MetroPCS so the next time they release a phone it's unlockable! In my opinion root isn't as needed, although I'm missing some features like the ability to download Instagram photos, and some eye candy mods, not much is needed.
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friend just hold on,developers are going to surprise u, cos we are working hard to provide solution for this...i just a matter of time; soon u can root, unlock your device, do /customize whatever you want, we never back down NBD
successnbd said:
friend just hold on,developers are going to surprise u, cos we are working hard to provide solution for this...i just a matter of time; soon u can root, unlock your device, do /customize whatever you want, we never back down NBD
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The bootloader not unlockable using the previous terminal or new fastboot commands....fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flashing unlock.
The carrier influenced the locked down of obtaining root.
Hope you guys can crack a hard shell..
Good luck...
I may try the old towelroot app, but i currently have a metro lmq710ms stylo 4 and it IS bootloader locked...you need a bin file that's derived from an algorithm that uses the device ID and IMEI supplied by LG to unlock the bootloader using a fastboot command. Currently, this device isn't on LG's list of approved devices for an unlock but if I'm correct the device is essentially a slimmed down spec lmg710 which means it likely uses the same bootloader. Only problem is without knowing LG's algorithm that's building the unlock.bin file we can't generate one using our device ID/IMEI combination.
I would say bug LG about it, but i fear this device isn't going to get enough people angry to get the job done! :/ which is a shame because it's a lovely budget device! Runs great! And a few root tweaks and kernel adjustments could really have it running like a flagship!
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Rx8Driver said:
I may try the old towelroot app, but i currently have a metro lmq710ms stylo 4 and it IS bootloader locked...you need a bin file that's derived from an algorithm that uses the device ID and IMEI supplied by LG to unlock the bootloader using a fastboot command. Currently, this device isn't on LG's list of approved devices for an unlock but if I'm correct the device is essentially a slimmed down spec lmg710 which means it likely uses the same bootloader. Only problem is without knowing LG's algorithm that's building the unlock.bin file we can't generate one using our device ID/IMEI combination.
I would say bug LG about it, but i fear this device isn't going to get enough people angry to get the job done! :/ which is a shame because it's a lovely budget device! Runs great! And a few root tweaks and kernel adjustments could really have it running like a flagship!
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solution is on it's way
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solution is on it's way
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Root may be possible for things like TiBu but until someone cracks the bootloader (unlikely) ROMS, Recovery, Kernels are out...
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If someone was willing to share an official unlock.bin for a lmg710 then there's a REMOTE possibility a .bin could be built but it would be device-dependent, meaning the file would need editted for each device cuz they all have different dev id and imei's....i know there were some folks looking at it on another bl locked lg device but it's a real toughie with STRONG chances for bricking the bootloader...
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The only thing i want more than root which is alot easier is the AR Stickers port from LG G7 ThinQ.. Im currently working on it with an apk tool app i can share.. Its hard to find.. Any help would be appreciated.. This phone is beast even without root.. I had a guy tell me he prefers it over the iphone 8+ cause its all screen like Galaxy S8, has wide angle camera with qlens so camera port is possible, android 8.1 and 6.2" lcd?! Best free phone i ever had.. Even got the $6 a month issurance cause I'm keeping this for awhile.. But root would be nice..
Ok so without a proper app port im not having luck.. Phone is only 32bit and main apps are 64bit.. Apparently the change need to be made in the manifest but not sure where in the manifest.. So far the ar core app install no prob since its 32bit.. After days found a google camera with modded manifest, its now 32bit and install.. Just ar stickers app port left and no info on modding manifest.. Any help would be appreciated.. This thread got quiet.. What you guys working on
Here are pics of cam working..