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Which version should i buy if i want to root it

looking to purchase the One m8, and most of the unlocked ones on ebay are verizon.
I see the boot loader is locked, any hope for that or should i look for a developer edition one ?
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I am from Brazil and i need an unlocked version.

mfractal said:
looking to purchase the One m8, and most of the unlocked ones on ebay are verizon.
I see the bootloader is locked, any hope for that or should i look for a developer edition one ?
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The Dev editions phones won't work on Verizon. If you're a VZW customer, you don't have a choice. As far as the bootloader, there's always hope.

sfreemanoh said:
The Dev editions phones won't work on Verizon. If you're a VZW customer, you don't have a choice. As far as the bootloader, there's always hope.
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should've mentioned i am from Brazil, so i just need it to be unlocked. The phones from AT&T and Sprint are locked ?

mfractal said:
should've mentioned i am from Brazil, so i just need it to be unlocked. The phones from AT&T and Sprint are locked ?
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Why would you buy a phone from an American carrier if you live in Brazil? Just order the Unlocked or Dev Version from HTC directly.

gomorrah said:
Why would you buy a phone from an American carrier if you live in Brazil? Just order the Unlocked or Dev Version from HTC directly.
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because they are backordered and i have a limited window where i can pick it up in the states.

mfractal said:
should've mentioned i am from Brazil, so i just need it to be unlocked. The phones from AT&T and Sprint are locked ?
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Yeah, if the Dev edition one works on your carrier there, I would go with that. Verizon's M8 is SIM unlocked, but it's S-On'd.

crap, dev edition only got the gold one in stock... wanted the silver one .. =/ oh well

mfractal said:
crap, dev edition only got the gold one in stock... wanted the silver one .. =/ oh well
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Can't hurt to check on Swappa, Ebay, etc. There may be some dev editions devices available (though it's not likely being so soon after release).

Ordered the dev version! Thanks all.
Tapatalkin'

[Q] sim unlocked droid maxx

Hey I'm interesting in getting the xt1080m droid maxx. I read that all of them are sim unlocked, but then I came across an ebay listing that said
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
THIS PHONE IS NOT "UNLOCKED" AND IS BEING SOLD FOR USE WITH VERIZON ONLY.
FOR THE SECURITY OF OUR INVENTORY WE WILL ONLY RELEASE THE ESN/IMEI TO THE PURCHASER OF THE PHONE.
THIS ITEM IS FOR U.S. SALE ONLY AND NOT INTENDED FOR EXPORT
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Is this a common thing or just a special case?

phillytemptation said:
Hey I'm interesting in getting the xt1080m droid maxx. I read that all of them are sim unlocked, but then I came across an ebay listing that said
Is this a common thing or just a special case?
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This probably means that phone is carrier locked in US. You cannot use it for T-mobile, AT&T etc.
However, this is unlikely and if indeed it is true, then it is an exception.

Does the Moto G XT1031 (Boost Mobile edition) support unlocking of the bootloader?

I need a definite answer because I plan on purchasing one. And I'm getting mixed results when looking my question up on Google.
Thanks in advance.

I have a moto g xt1031 boost and I unlocked mine perfectly fine, actuality in the forum today looking around for answers, been messing with mine all day...lol

MotogProbs said:
I have a moto g xt1031 boost and I unlocked mine perfectly fine, actuality in the forum today looking around for answers, been messing with mine all day...lol
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Awesome. So I shouldn't have any issues unlocking said bootloader if I bought one used from a reputable seller on Ebay?

I apologize for bumping. But apparently Motorla customer support says that it's not unlockable. Why is there conflicting information? There are folks who have unlocked bootloaders and others cannot get said bootloaders to unlock from what I'm reading.

From what I have read and done on my XT1031 from boost, shouldn't be a problem, because if I am correct, boost only has one version the prepaid XT1031. I would just make sure to get model number before purchase and if its the XT1031, I don't see any issues. On a side not I somehow deleted my entire rom, and only had Twrp on my phone and pc wouldn't recognize it, thank god for OTG cable, now running solid on Unlocked bootloader /twrp 2.8.6.0/ and CM 12.1, great little phone

MotogProbs said:
From what I have read and done on my XT1031 from boost, shouldn't be a problem, because if I am correct, boost only has one version the prepaid XT1031. I would just make sure to get model number before purchase and if its the XT1031, I don't see any issues. On a side not I somehow deleted my entire rom, and only had Twrp on my phone and pc wouldn't recognize it, thank god for OTG cable, now running solid on Unlocked bootloader /twrp 2.8.6.0/ and CM 12.1, great little phone
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There's gotta be a reason they're selling them for dirt cheap though, right? The Verizon ones are being sold for very cheap. And I know for a fact that they're not unlockable.

The Boost Mobile Moto G XT1031 is absolutely bootloader unlockable. I've personally unlocked 4 of them.
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/35e4d3be5c
Sent from my XT1031

So the support rep lied to me... Don't know why they'd do that... Anywho, I placed an order and if it's not unlockable, then I'm going to return it. Thanks for the reassurance.

As already stated the boost Xt1031 is 100 percent without a doubt able to have the bootloader unlocked. As for why they are selling dirt cheap I believe its because for all intents and purposes it is being phased out. Most retailers in my area don't carry them anymore. Online is a different story but the phone is nearing 3 years old. Motorola is on the 3rd gen. of the G hence most sellers with any inventory are trying to dump it while they can get at least something for it.
Don't get me wrong I love my moto but honestly I can't remember the last time I had a phone this long before its life cycle was over.

n0ts0smart said:
As already stated the boost Xt1031 is 100 percent without a doubt able to have the bootloader unlocked. As for why they are selling dirt cheap I believe its because for all intents and purposes it is being phased out. Most retailers in my area don't carry them anymore. Online is a different story but the phone is nearing 3 years old. Motorola is on the 3rd gen. of the G hence most sellers with any inventory are trying to dump it while they can get at least something for it.
Don't get me wrong I love my moto but honestly I can't remember the last time I had a phone this long before its life cycle was over.
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I personally want a phone to tinker around with. That's all. My 2011 HTC One S is starting to show its age. I really don't get why some carriers lock down their devices *cough* Verizon . Especially if they refuse to ship out updates in light of the stagefright exploit. Any vulnerability should be taken seriously. Anywho, thanks for the reassurance, fellas. I appreciate it.

Is anyone working on a way to unlock the Verizon Google Pixel's bootloader still?

I have had my Verizon varient Google Pixel for a year now. I am on Android beta 8.1. Are any developers still experimenting and trying to find a way? Or has anyone already found a way? I have wanted to unlock this thing since day one. Please tell me someone out there is trying to find a way.

No one has tried that we are aware of since last fall.

No one's going to work on this, when you can just buy one from google that can be unlocked.

Well I'm getting a replacement this Wednesday due to a manufacturing defect. Does anyone know if it will come with Android 7.1?

sd_shadow said:
No one's going to work on this, when you can just buy one from google that can be unlocked.
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Well I'm getting a replacement this Wednesday due to a manufacturing defect. Do you know if it will come with Android 7.1 or is Verizon updating them before packaging?

shagbag913 said:
Well I'm getting a replacement this Wednesday due to a manufacturing defect. Do you know if it will come with Android 7.1 or is Verizon updating them before packaging?
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It's going to be updated for sure. Doubt they have any old stock left

shagbag913 said:
Well I'm getting a replacement this Wednesday due to a manufacturing defect. Do you know if it will come with Android 7.1 or is Verizon updating them before packaging?
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It could come with 7.1,
But more likely something newer.
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Actually it has been reported on another thread that if it's a brand new Verizon Pixel, NEVER USED BEFORE, that you can put a different carrier sim in the phone and oem unlock will be available in developer settings to unlock bootloader. However if a Verizon sim is put in it prior to unlocking, it will never be able to be unlocked from what I read at following link. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/help/bootloader-unlock-verizon-pixels-t3616101

TheSayaMan said:
Actually it has been reported on another thread that if it's a brand new Verizon Pixel, NEVER USED BEFORE, that you can put a different carrier sim in the phone and oem unlock will be available in developer settings to unlock bootloader. However if a Verizon sim is put in it prior to unlocking, it will never be able to be unlocked from what I read at following link. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/help/bootloader-unlock-verizon-pixels-t3616101
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Actually if you read through the thread carefully, the working theory is that VZW was out of stock and shipped out Google phones. If you have a Verizon phone on 7.1 you have options....if it's been updated you're out of luck.

Just so you guys know... It did end up coming with Android 7.1.2. No unlocking for me.

Actually, I realise they sent me a Google store varient and I am now rooted.

Yeah. I dumped mine once my replacement came with 7.1.1
Happy with the Essential for now.
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Verizon Moto Z4 Root

I know that it's not possible at the moment (at least from everything I've read), I was just curious if there was any developers actively attempting to achieve this, or if it's kind of a done deal? I've got a little money saved if there's any bounty currently going.
Thanks!

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Very unlikely.
It's been a few years since any devs worked on rooting Verizon branded Motos, when you can just buy a unbranded model and unlock the bootloader.
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sd_shadow said:
Very unlikely.
It's been a few years since any devs worked on rooting Verizon branded Motos, when you can just buy a unbranded model and unlock the bootloader.
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Figured as much, just thought I'd ask. probably going the pixel route later this year for graphene.