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XT1028 (VZW) 5.1 LP OTA: WiFi-only users BEWARE!

Prior to making this thread, I'm active in this thread, talking about my update situation.
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UPDATE: This is how you bypass the activation screen! Big thanks to @henser for figuring it out!
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Here's my situation (which seems to fit others in the same situation so it's not just me) : My wife and have Moto Gs (hers an XT1028 wifi-only, mine an XT1031 wifi-only), and hers is "locked by Verizon and cannot be activated" (basically meaning it's never been scanned by a VZW cashier). She received the 5.1 OTA, and updated. Everything went smoothly, and she decided she wanted a fresh start, so she factory reset the device.
Bad move.
Apparently, the old bypass methods for Moto G's activation screen are now patched and no longer work in LP. This means that because VZW has "locked the device" and it "cannot be activated", she is ultimately stuck at the Setup Wizard / Activation screen with nothing to do but wait until someone figures out the new method.
Traditionally, a person might think of something else to do like unlock the bootloader and root it, but the XT1028's bootloader cannot be unlocked.

Did you try pulling down the notifications bar. Just try to get the navigation buttons back then press home or recent apps. That might be able to help!

jakeh9777 said:
Did you try pulling down the notifications bar. Just try to get the navigation buttons back then press home or recent apps. That might be able to help!
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That method has been patched as well. To my experience, every previous bypass has been patched. I know of 5, and have extensively searched for more.

DamianHelixTV said:
That method has been patched as well. To my experience, every previous bypass has been patched. I know of 5, and have extensively searched for more.
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Ok I would like to help out more and try but I don't want to reset my device right now. Just try all methods even older ones that are found on other devices too. Just let everyone know when you found one and I will just search the Internet for awensers too.

happened to me aswell i did factory reset, may i know if i can rollback to 4.4.4 ??

henser said:
happened to me aswell i did factory reset, may i know if i can rollback to 4.4.4 ??
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Doesn't seem to be a way to downgrade, other than getting Motorola to give a free replacement Moto G and it just happen to not be on LP.

DamianHelixTV said:
Doesn't seem to be a way to downgrade, other than getting Motorola to give a free replacement Moto G and it just happen to not be on LP.
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can you tell me where is the link to chat with motorola, thank you

henser said:
can you tell me where is the link to chat with motorola, thank you
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This should be it: (link)

i have given these 2 options but unfortunately none of the options work for me
The first option is called Advance Exchange: This require for you to provide a credit card to which we place a hold for $100, now this program includes a premium fee for $24.99 (amount that will not be refundable), in regards to allow us to send you the replacement device to you first, and you have up to 5 days to return the defective one to Motorola, once received the defective device, the hold will be released. The shipping label you will receive along with the shipping instructions will expire in 5 days.
Erick: The second option is called Return and Exchange: On this scenario, you must send the defective device first, once received we process the replacement and send it to you. In this case, it takes 2 Business days for us to receive your device and as soon as we receive this unit it takes 3 - 5 Business days in order to be delivered to you. The shipping label you will receive along with the shipping instructions will expire in 3 days.

henser said:
i have given these 2 options but unfortunately none of the options work for me
The first option is called Advance Exchange: This require for you to provide a credit card to which we place a hold for $100, now this program includes a premium fee for $24.99 (amount that will not be refundable), in regards to allow us to send you the replacement device to you first, and you have up to 5 days to return the defective one to Motorola, once received the defective device, the hold will be released. The shipping label you will receive along with the shipping instructions will expire in 5 days.
Erick: The second option is called Return and Exchange: On this scenario, you must send the defective device first, once received we process the replacement and send it to you. In this case, it takes 2 Business days for us to receive your device and as soon as we receive this unit it takes 3 - 5 Business days in order to be delivered to you. The shipping label you will receive along with the shipping instructions will expire in 3 days.
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I chose the 2nd option. Though... I didn't know the label expired. Crap. Gotta get a new label.

yes i was tryng to get to the setting, i made a wipe data reset. and a window popped up. asking me if i want to get roaming but gave me a global number i tapped into it and i could go to add as an contact. and got into the dial number is there a way to dial a number and go to the settings tab ? i could activate or deactivate airplane mode and activate the bluetooth but i couldn't turn on the wifi.
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also i could enter to file explorer but i cant select home or the other buttons and my pc detect the phone but doesn't show any files

Try dialing *228 then select option 1

Can I just BLOCK the upgrade to lollipop?
My MOTXT1028NPP works just fine for what I need.
I Don't have service, WIFI only.
Every time I turn it on, it says it's gonna upgrade to lollipop. Only option have is to delay until later the same day.
I don't want ANY upgrade. It works just fine for what I need.
It appears from this thread that the upgrade will prevent me using the device without service and prevent installing a custom rom???
Maybe only if I factory reset?
What if I need a factory reset for some other purpose?
Googling suggests that some people have experienced slowdowns from the upgrade that were fixed by a factory reset.
I considered the possibility that I might be able to install a custom ROM before it updates,
but those all seem to have issues.
Is there away to just PREVENT, PERMANENTLY, any and all upgrades, including this one??

spamme0 said:
Can I just BLOCK the upgrade to lollipop?
My MOTXT1028NPP works just fine for what I need.
I Don't have service, WIFI only.
Every time I turn it on, it says it's gonna upgrade to lollipop. Only option have is to delay until later the same day.
I don't want ANY upgrade. It works just fine for what I need.
It appears from this thread that the upgrade will prevent me using the device without service and prevent installing a custom rom???
Maybe only if I factory reset?
What if I need a factory reset for some other purpose?
Googling suggests that some people have experienced slowdowns from the upgrade that were fixed by a factory reset.
I considered the possibility that I might be able to install a custom ROM before it updates,
but those all seem to have issues.
Is there away to just PREVENT, PERMANENTLY, any and all upgrades, including this one??
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On the contrary, we've already figured out a bypass for the activation but that's only needed if you plan on factory resetting.
In any case, you said you don't want to update. I think you can disable the OTA app, that would make the update notification not happen again until you want to in the future.
Also, unless you're one of those people who have an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery on the XT1028 (some people do who got the device early) you can't flash any ROMs.

DamianHelixTV said:
On the contrary, we've already figured out a bypass for the activation but that's only needed if you plan on factory resetting.
In any case, you said you don't want to update. I think you can disable the OTA app, that would make the update notification not happen again until you want to in the future.
Also, unless you're one of those people who have an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery on the XT1028 (some people do who got the device early) you can't flash any ROMs.
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Have you seen this on youtube
watch?v=fiXZwX_Wvx8&feature=youtu.be
I have found it on reddit
/r/MotoG/comments/3tbyq0/1st_gen_moto_g_on_lp_new_activation_bypass/

A note for T-Mobile Jump On Demand customers

After giving the V10 a month, I decided to swap it out (why is for another thread, I suppose). I had rooted and installed TWRP, so I used the stock files provided in the dev threads to go back to stock and relock the bootloader. I did a factory reset to make sure everything was working properly.
When I went to turn in the device, the guy at the store ran a phone code and got a code back from the network. Apparently, it does a check to make sure the device is the same one that I originally purchased and that it hasn't been rooted (in a Samsung phone's case, it checks Knox status as well). If it comes back as rooted or having ever been rooted, he said the system will deny the exchange. Mine passed (since thankfully LG's stuff can be completely reset), and I didn't volunteer that I had rooted it.
Just be aware that you need to go completely to stock in order to return the phone to swap out for a new one. I'll assume if your phone get's flagged in the system once, you can't ever return it, even if you try to flash back to stock again.
I love Jump on Demand, but I think it's going to keep me stuck unrooted for the most part - can't risk blowing $700.

Thanks for the heads up! With JUMP it shouldn't matter, but a device exchange may flag.
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I rooted my Note 4 and 5 with twrp aswell.... Did jump from both with no problem! My last jump was Nov. 15th for the V10 and the promo and had no problem, must be a new policy!!! But yes, always go back to stock before upgrade lol

That's good you passed the network check, I wonder how that works? When you rooted, did you freeze that weird pr.adapt app that kept requesting root access?

YrrchSebor said:
That's good you passed the network check, I wonder how that works? When you rooted, did you freeze that weird pr.adapt app that kept requesting root access?
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I did freeze it, but the T-mobile app (which I use to check my data usage) still saw that my device was rooted, even though I never gave that app root access. However, when I start the app, I told it I didn't want it to share any info with T-mobile, so it shouldn't have had permission to report my root status to T-mobile (and apparently it didn't).

daveeckert said:
I did freeze it, but the T-mobile app (which I use to check my data usage) still saw that my device was rooted, even though I never gave that app root access. However, when I start the app, I told it I didn't want it to share any info with T-mobile, so it shouldn't have had permission to report my root status to T-mobile (and apparently it didn't).
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Ahh OK, I guess that could be an important point then! I always disallow sending the diagnostics and such in the my T-Mobile app... Thank god. Hopefully it'll be OK. Thanks for the heads up!

I just jumped from a Note 5 to the V10. I reset the Note 5 using Kies, but knox was still tripped. No issue at the store. The G4 that I jumped from to go to the Note 5 also had been rooted/bootloader unlock, no issue when I did that either.

That's weird. I called a store and asked them this exact question before turning in my G3. She said it didn't matter and they were gonna wipe the phone. It's possible she didn't understand the question, but I turned it in with no issues and haven't received any calls over the few days I've had the V10. I'm on the basis Jump plan too.

No issues trading in my Knox-tripped Note 4 a couples months ago. Maybe just that one store is getting a little wacky with the checking lol

Unheard said:
I just jumped from a Note 5 to the V10. I reset the Note 5 using Kies, but knox was still tripped. No issue at the store. The G4 that I jumped from to go to the Note 5 also had been rooted/bootloader unlock, no issue when I did that either.
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Just curious how you like the V10 vs. the Note 5? I kinda like the V10 hardware, but it seems there will be very little development done on this phone (I'm dying for CM in particular). Doesn't seem as popular as I had hoped it would be with the dev community. I'm considering the Note 5 as a JoD exchange (and thanks to OP for the heads up here), since there seems to be a lot of dev activity for it. Just don't know if I'll be able to deal with that hardware home button. Guess I'm picky.

I can't tell the number of rooted phones I've sent back to Verizon and T-mobile, never a word.
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YrrchSebor said:
Ahh OK, I guess that could be an important point then! I always disallow sending the diagnostics and such in the my T-Mobile app... Thank god. Hopefully it'll be OK. Thanks for the heads up!
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Okay you could also block it with root cloak...
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Been on Verizon, Alltel, Sprint, and Ma'Bell. always rooted, never had e Problem. Just make shure you return to stock. I even exchanged a couple of Samsungs with Knox trip, Lucky I guess. I've heard Stories but never met anyone that has been returned or charged a device.

spg900ny said:
Just curious how you like the V10 vs. the Note 5? I kinda like the V10 hardware, but it seems there will be very little development done on this phone (I'm dying for CM in particular). Doesn't seem as popular as I had hoped it would be with the dev community. I'm considering the Note 5 as a JoD exchange (and thanks to OP for the heads up here), since there seems to be a lot of dev activity for it. Just don't know if I'll be able to deal with that hardware home button. Guess I'm picky.
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Currently have the Note 5. I wouldn't say there is a lot of dev activity. Then again, I came from a Nexus 6. [emoji2]

I can tell you that this policy was implemented just a few weeks ago. I work for T-Mobile (Corporate Store) and every time you take a phone for Jump, Jump 2 or Jump on demand; the system is asking for a code (it doesn't matter if its android or ios) that the phone displays (usually a 3-4 characters) when you enter a "##" code. Then we enter it on the system and we either get a "thumbs up" or a "denied". I haven't seen a denial at my store, but when I saw this policy, the first thing that I thought was that it was looking for a modified system.

Cool, so no more Jump for me. Looks like a steady stream of Priv's, 950XL's, Moto's, or Nexuses.

xxdjvalexx said:
I can tell you that this policy was implemented just a few weeks ago. I work for T-Mobile (Corporate Store) and every time you take a phone for Jump, Jump 2 or Jump on demand; the system is asking for a code (it doesn't matter if its android or ios) that the phone displays (usually a 3-4 characters) when you enter a "##" code. Then we enter it on the system and we either get a "thumbs up" or a "denied". I haven't seen a denial at my store, but when I saw this policy, the first thing that I thought was that it was looking for a modified system.
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I just got the V10 and traded in my rooted and ROM'd Galaxy S6 for it. She did the code thing, didn't bat an eye.
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xxdjvalexx said:
I can tell you that this policy was implemented just a few weeks ago. I work for T-Mobile (Corporate Store) and every time you take a phone for Jump, Jump 2 or Jump on demand; the system is asking for a code (it doesn't matter if its android or ios) that the phone displays (usually a 3-4 characters) when you enter a "##" code. Then we enter it on the system and we either get a "thumbs up" or a "denied". I haven't seen a denial at my store, but when I saw this policy, the first thing that I thought was that it was looking for a modified system.
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What ## code do you enter?

I would imagine that code is more of a quick IMEI/"is the phone stolen" verification rather than checking for root.

daveeckert said:
After giving the V10 a month, I decided to swap it out (why is for another thread, I suppose). I had rooted and installed TWRP, so I used the stock files provided in the dev threads to go back to stock and relock the bootloader. I did a factory reset to make sure everything was working properly.
When I went to turn in the device, the guy at the store ran a phone code and got a code back from the network. Apparently, it does a check to make sure the device is the same one that I originally purchased and that it hasn't been rooted (in a Samsung phone's case, it checks Knox status as well). If it comes back as rooted or having ever been rooted, he said the system will deny the exchange. Mine passed (since thankfully LG's stuff can be completely reset), and I didn't volunteer that I had rooted it.
Just be aware that you need to go completely to stock in order to return the phone to swap out for a new one. I'll assume if your phone get's flagged in the system once, you can't ever return it, even if you try to flash back to stock again.
I love Jump on Demand, but I think it's going to keep me stuck unrooted for the most part - can't risk blowing $700.
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No, he was pulling your leg. I turned in my note 4 with twrp and a custom rom in October and I had to do the same check, it's just a service code check to make sure it's the same one you bought from tmo, if it checked for root I would never be able to get a phone again because I flashed that phone so much. I talk to the guys at the store and told them I rooted do they.

First things to do once receiving unit?

Hi all, my new OP7Pro will be in my hands on Thursday. I purchased the 8 / 256 Gig version. What are some suggested or first things to do / settings to set to get the most out of this device. I can see how this is heavily opinionated so post away! This will be my first OP device and I will be coming from an LG G4 stuck on Android 6. So plenty of new features and capabilities await me. I look forward to your responses. Thank you in advance.

Just got mine but I'll wait to open it till TWRP is working

After restoring all your data just use the phone, thats the best way to get it dialed in. Maybe watch/read a review or 2 of the phone and the latest version of android to familiarize yourself with all the new things the OS offers.

I got mine today but there is a small flaw near the flash in the blue backing to the glass. Its a small visual imperfection, but I know its going to drive me crazy after paying 750 for it. I'm heartbroken because I wanted to mess with this phone all week....now I am going to have to go through the RMA process and wait longer.....gah.
Their support was just okay during the process...seemed like they just wanted to get me off the phone.

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Hi all, my new OP7Pro will be in my hands on Thursday. I purchased the 8 / 256 Gig version. What are some suggested or first things to do / settings to set to get the most out of this device. I can see how this is heavily opinionated so post away! This will be my first OP device and I will be coming from an LG G4 stuck on Android 6. So plenty of new features and capabilities await me. I look forward to your responses. Thank you in advance.
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Check the call quality, mate. I'm having major problems. The other parts in a call says it's a very bad quality.
/CK

Take out of box, admire for a min. unlock that suckers bootloader and install magisk, then setup and enjoy!!! (TWRP Optional) I personally going to wait until official.

Thank you everyone. I will be sure to give it a good testing. Just didn't know if there was any specific apps that should be removed or added to get maximum enjoyment. Figured there wouldn't be too many added apps since I bought straight from OP.

Got mine. Rooted, added my magisk modules, themed with substratum, restored apps+data with swift backup.

Enable tap to show ambient display (under display, ambient). This let's you do a tap -> tap to unlock as opposed to double tap -> tap to unlock.

The second morning I had it, I was messaging T-Mobile Help on Twitter to unlock my SIM. The first rep gave me the runaround, but the second unlocked it with no questions asked, because I'm a 10-year-customer I then applied for my bootloader unlock token. Come on, Saturday!

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The second morning I had it, I was messaging T-Mobile Help on Twitter to unlock my SIM. The first rep gave me the runaround, but the second unlocked it with no questions asked, because I'm a 10-year-customer I then applied for my bootloader unlock token. Come on, Saturday!
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Is Twitter better to do this or should I beg reps in TMobile messaging app?...I've been with TMobile for a long time I've gotten like 10 phones from them all eips...so what's good? Lol

Twitter all the way

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Twitter all the way
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I tried to make up an excuse as to why I needed my phone unlocked I told them I was leaving the country for 4 months but then I realized I don't know the reason as to why I needed my phone unlocked to travel....
What would be the reason to have a phone unlocked to leave the country?
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I tried to make up an excuse as to why I needed my phone unlocked I told them I was leaving the country for 4 months but then I realized I don't know the reason as to why I needed my phone unlocked to travel....
What would be the reason to have a phone unlocked to leave the country?
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Edit... nevermind I found what I needed to say lol

So I finally convinced somebody on TMobile Twitter and they said I need to do a Sim swap to make permant unlock work....after this step how do request for bootloader unlock and from who?

Second I got it was run through setup (skipping everything), update OS, then unlocking the bootloader. Restarted, ran thru setup, installed Magisk and my modules and now I'm all set till a stable TWRP is ready.
Currently waiting to see if we can get that VoLTE/VoWiFi trick working like on the 6/6T.

I was going to try and convince T-Mobile to unlock my SIM but then I figured that I could wait and hope that the devs bring the same tools that was with the 6T. Once the MSM tool and everything that was on the 6T comes to the 7 pro (hopefully), then I will just go to the international version then with no issues. Oxygen OS as of right now is doing just fine for me without root.

1st thing to do is lick it, only way to demonstrate to everyone that it's yours.
On a more serious note I wouldn't use the OnePlus Switch app, there's loads of people on the OP7 forums saying that they're having issues with laggy apps because the app and data has been restored using OnePlus Switch, if your apps have been installed from the Play Store then signing into your Google account, when you set the phone up, should have the setup prompt you to restore your apps, it may also show a date for each backup depending on if you've been installing different apps. I would just restore using that technique as some of the users on the OP forum confirmed this gave a better experience.

sabrdawg said:
The second morning I had it, I was messaging T-Mobile Help on Twitter to unlock my SIM. The first rep gave me the runaround, but the second unlocked it with no questions asked, because I'm a 10-year-customer I then applied for my bootloader unlock token. Come on, Saturday!
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Just did mine yesterday. Have to wait till next Tuesday. I'm still not sure I'm going to unlock and root this bad boy, really don't want to lose L1 on this thing, the screen is gorgeous, but I want to have the option to unlock and root just in case.

For me I would:
Dark theme
Gesture Navigation instead of the buttons.
Set up screen gestures "like draw V to turn flash light"
If you use google, under button and gestures " Quick activate the assistant app". coming from the pixel and squeezing the phone, this is super handy.
Adjust touch vibration for calls "Set as medium by default"
Pick the best Dolby Atmos settings for audio through the phone's speaker.
+Magisk if you're rooted.

OP7P comes in tomorrow. Backed up SMS/MMS today. Pics/Vids are already sorted on an SD Card. What else do I need to backup? Been 2 years since I had a new phone haha

Question Google FI S21+ 5G SM-G996U1 Bootloader unlock? Root?

Long story short, I got a brain tumor (that's not going to kill me) but it's messed up my eyesight... which is great... so I decided to finally get rid of my beloved Pixel2 and get something with a larger screen so I could see the thing. Hence the S21+ and... it works for that. The screen is way bigger so it's great.
The problem is, one other thing that really worked well for my eye problem is VR. I have the Google Daydream headset and my eye problem means my left eye kind of moves around on its own. It's super fun... lol... but somehow, the VR tracks that and I can actually see in VR, use the browser, etc... It's not perfect but it gives my eyes a rest. But, apparently this phone doesn't work with Daydream unless I have root and edit some files. So ok, I need root.
My carrier is Google FI and I was under the impression that all of their phones came with OEM unlock, but I have no "OEM Unlock" option in developer tools. I am very confused by all the different information I'm finding out there.
So, here are my questions:
1. Is my phone already OEM unlocked because this is GoogleFI or am I screwed?
2. Is there some other way to get the OEM unlock?
3. I'm assuming there's no way to get root without OEM unlock?
4. Barring all of the above, does anyone know of any way to trick Google Daydream into working on this phone?
5. If I can't get Daydream to work, I can just pop out the daydream RFID thingy and use the headset as if it weren't daydream, but the controller doesn't seem to do anything. Is there a way to set that up? or is it possible to get a "Wand style" controller like this outside of daydream?

1 no
2 pay 150, look for a paid service on 1st page, I personally don't like that, I went with g9960 route
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4
https://www.reddit.com/r/daydream/comments/5jg33j
5 see pt 4

Thanks! That's a bummer... I'll wait until there's a community unlock somewhere.
The Daydream link you offered doesn't really help me. If you switch to the cardboard headset, it doesn't support the controller anymore. But I did find a post that helped me get it working:
Trying to get Daydream working on the MZP without root.
Can some one please help me edit the Daydream related APK's to automatically pass the checks in /system/etc/permissions/handheld_core_hardware.xml for and
forum.xda-developers.com
Basically you modify and recompile the daydream app.
I still want root, it's unfortunate Samsung sucks.

If your phone's model number is SM-G996U1 then it is unlocked. I'm thinking about getting one. Did you get it directly from Fi?

Lancez said:
If your phone's model number is SM-G996U1 then it is unlocked. I'm thinking about getting one. Did you get it directly from Fi?
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Yes, I got it directly from FI.
So the problem is, I'm not up on the current lingo, but there are multiple kinds of unlocks. In this case, my phone is definitely carrier unlocked. Google FI requires that because it hopps carriers. But is it bootloader unlocked? I'm trying to figure that out, but none of the dialer codes work on this phone. I tried to get to fastboot, but Samsung phones are weird. It's almost like they have their own set of rules. lol
Any idea how I can check the bootloader?

It's been a loooong time since my last Samsung phone. But if my memory serves me well, you can turn off the phone then press and hold vol up or down and power button simultaneously (or even 3 buttons at same time). It'll take you to bootloader or recovery mode. You can try all possible combinations until you get what you want, it won't hurt your phone.
Oh, one more thing. If you are using third party dialer app instead of built-in. All codes are not gonna work.

Fi is offering $300 discount for existing customers, That's a pretty good deal. I'm ordering one right now.

Lancez said:
Oh, one more thing. If you are using third party dialer app instead of built-in. All codes are not gonna work.
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I've tried both the default google dialer and the samsung dialer that came with it. Neither will do anything when I enter a dialer code. :-/

Lancez said:
Fi is offering $300 discount for existing customers, That's a pretty good deal. I'm ordering one right now.
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I've tried a dozen different ways to get this to work. I do not think the bootloader is unlocked, and I do not think its unlockable without that paid services which is $150
OEM unlocking does not exist, even after waiting the 7 days.
I can boot into download mode, but the volume up thing does nothing
If I chose "Reboot to bootloader" it just boots the phone into safemode.
I've read that if you try and flash TWRP with the bootloader locked, it can brick your phone.
I've found no way to check if a samsung phone is bootloader unlocked.
I don't want to flash it, trip knox, and then end up having it bricked. lol

I'll take a look when I have the phone handy next week and keep you updated

Samsung's Galaxy S21 series can now be rooted with Magisk
You can now root your Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra using Magisk. Follow the link in the post for instructions.
www.xda-developers.com
As topjohnwu notes ... as of now, only the Exynos and Hong Kong Snapdragon Galaxy S21 devices can be bootloader unlocked,...
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if that's not true I would be slightly annoyed cuz I spent extra 100$ to get the Hk version

fenvy said:
Samsung's Galaxy S21 series can now be rooted with Magisk
You can now root your Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra using Magisk. Follow the link in the post for instructions.
www.xda-developers.com
if that's not true I would be slightly annoyed cuz I spent extra 100$ to get the Hk version
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It is true. You can root the phone, but you have to unlock the bootloader before you can root it. Currently the only way to unlock the bootloader in the US versions is to pay $150 to the dude that came up with the exploit. If you have the non us version, you can unlock it yourself.

charliemopps said:
I've tried a dozen different ways to get this to work. I do not think the bootloader is unlocked, and I do not think its unlockable without that paid services which is $150
OEM unlocking does not exist, even after waiting the 7 days.
I can boot into download mode, but the volume up thing does nothing
If I chose "Reboot to bootloader" it just boots the phone into safemode.
I've read that if you try and flash TWRP with the bootloader locked, it can brick your phone.
I've found no way to check if a samsung phone is bootloader unlocked.
I don't want to flash it, trip knox, and then end up having it bricked. lol
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Just got my S21+ today and you were right. Bootloader is indeed unlockable by average users at least. I did get into recovery mode by using Vol up+power and I can see there's reboot to bootloader option. But it does nothing other then restarting the phone. I don't know how did you get into safe mode tho. (attached a pic of recovery mode from my phone)
Anyway, I'm pretty happy with the way it is and I personally would not pay anything over 50 bucks to get bootloader unlocked.

Lancez said:
If your phone's model number is SM-G996U1 then it is unlocked. I'm thinking about getting one. Did you get it directly from Fi?
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Unlock means ?
My model is g996u . Will i get ota update ?

Question Got Factory Unlocked Moto 5G Stylus XT2211-2 and IT WONT BOOTLOADER UNLOCK

Has anyone had any problems with this variant? Factory Unlocked to any carrier in the WORLD and no bootloader unlock. Motorola says it's ineligible. Any thoughts?

Articul8Madness said:
Has anyone had any problems with this variant? Factory Unlocked to any carrier in the WORLD and no bootloader unlock. Motorola says it's ineligible. Any thoughts?
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Use a different email address. You have unlocked too many devices in a period of time so it won't let you with that email. Try again with new or alt email.

sosthenisRR said:
Use a different email address. You have unlocked too many devices in a period of time so it won't let you with that email. Try again with new or alt email.
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First I have to wait for the OEM to ungrey. Stll greyed out.

Articul8Madness said:
First I have to wait for the OEM to ungrey. Stll greyed out.
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That should only take 72 to 96 hours if you leave it on and connected to data and/or wifi the whole time.

sosthenisRR said:
That should only take 72 to 96 hours if you leave it on and connected to data and/or wifi the whole time.
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Can you please elaborate? I have the OEM unlock option greyed out. I followed instructions on another thread and factory reset, retried with wifi, no sim, no login, no joy.
Now will this change if I wait 72 hours? I already have a code from motorola, but I'm going on call for work again shortly and I can't leave the sim out for 72 hours. Thanks.
Edit: Just bought the model today, hoping for a LineageOS phone. Third try of the "buy a new phone" strategy, but I got a different model than was advertised, XT2131-1

nibake said:
Can you please elaborate? I have the OEM unlock option greyed out. I followed instructions on another thread and factory reset, retried with wifi, no sim, no login, no joy.
Now will this change if I wait 72 hours? I already have a code from motorola, but I'm going on call for work again shortly and I can't leave the sim out for 72 hours. Thanks.
Edit: Just bought the model today, hoping for a LineageOS phone. Third try of the "buy a new phone" strategy, but I got a different model than was advertised, XT2131-1
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Yes you will need to wait a few days like he said. Just leave it alone, don't reset or anything. Leave the phone booted up and preferably on wifi. It will eventually become available.

wickedxjay said:
Yes you will need to wait a few days like he said. Just leave it alone, don't reset or anything. Leave the phone booted up and preferably on wifi. It will eventually become available.
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So this is really a new thing Motorola/Lenovo is doing? My phone is factory unlocked. XT-2211-2 (I got the 2022 Stylus model factory unlocked no carrier brand). I did manage to get the unlock code from moto's site (Looks like it was just glitchy when i first tried but another poster said keep at it and i did and the 3rd time they mailed it to me) but the OEM is still greyed out. Turned on the phone Sunday. So I have to wait for it to "Trigger"?

wickedxjay said:
Yes you will need to wait a few days like he said. Just leave it alone, don't reset or anything. Leave the phone booted up and preferably on wifi. It will eventually become available.
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Listen to my other post. Leave the sim card in. Leave it on. For 72+ hours. The option should then be ready after that.
Articul8Madness said:
So this is really a new thing Motorola/Lenovo is doing? My phone is factory unlocked. XT-2211-2 (I got the 2022 Stylus model factory unlocked no carrier brand). I did manage to get the unlock code from moto's site (Looks like it was just glitchy when i first tried but another poster said keep at it and i did and the 3rd time they mailed it to me) but the OEM is still greyed out. Turned on the phone Sunday. So I have to wait for it to "Trigger"?
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And as for the xt2211 this is NOT the forum for said device. Please either request one be made or wait. I understand we all get itchy to root and make our devices custom but when the device was just released less than 6 months ago I wouldn't expect much. Sorry guys.
But to answer, yes young Padawan, patience is a must.

sosthenisRR said:
Listen to my other post. Leave the sim card in. Leave it on. For 72+ hours. The option should then be ready after that.
And as for the xt2211 this is NOT the forum for said device. Please either request one be made or wait. I understand we all get itchy to root and make our devices custom but when the device was just released less than 6 months ago I wouldn't expect much. Sorry guys.
But to answer, yes young Padawan, patience is a must.
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Ok. OEM just unlocked so I'm rooting now of my own recognizance.

nibake said:
Can you please elaborate? I have the OEM unlock option greyed out. I followed instructions on another thread and factory reset, retried with wifi, no sim, no login, no joy.
Now will this change if I wait 72 hours? I already have a code from motorola, but I'm going on call for work again shortly and I can't leave the sim out for 72 hours. Thanks.
Edit: Just bought the model today, hoping for a LineageOS phone. Third try of the "buy a new phone" strategy, but I got a different model than was advertised, XT2131-1
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Swinging by to report that this was accurate for me and after the 3 days I was able to cycle developer options and unlock OEM, already got the code from Motorola during the waiting period.

Quick update:
Finally unlocked my 2nd device with this. Letting you guys know that wifi alone will not unlock it. Left it on wifi for 8 days no OEM unlock. Dropped my sim card in it and it unlocked instantly. It also won't turn "on" so to speak, just tap it when it looks like its not active and the prompt will come up like its hidden.