Hi guys,
i have moto g xt1033 stock rom locked bootloader. want to try root on my device. it requires unlocked bootloader. that i can do. but is it possible to unlock it again in case want to get warranty ? if yes if any one can guide me for that will be helpfull.
You can relock the bootloader but, apparently, Motorola will know that you unlocked the bootloader even though it says "locked" on the fastboot screen.
ankitsuthar said:
Hi guys,
i have moto g xt1033 stock rom locked bootloader. want to try root on my device. it requires unlocked bootloader. that i can do. but is it possible to unlock it again in case want to get warranty ? if yes if any one can guide me for that will be helpfull.
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Head over here for unlocking procedure
http://www.android.gs/unlock-motorola-moto-g-bootloader/
For relock check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700502
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audit13 said:
You can relock the bootloader but, apparently, Motorola will know that you unlocked the bootloader even though it says "locked" on the fastboot screen.
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Yeah, i agree because we have to grab the unlock key from them.
audit13 said:
You can relock the bootloader but, apparently, Motorola will know that you unlocked the bootloader even though it says "locked" on the fastboot screen.
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thanks for reply. m just worried about warranty. so will i get warranty back ? and btw m on 5.0.2 asiaretail.
I used to have a Motorola Atrix HD with a locked bootloader. Once the Atrix bootloader is unlocked, it blows an e-fuse which cannot be reset, like the Samsung phones. I think the Moto G uses an e-fuse too.
ankitsuthar said:
thanks for reply. m just worried about warranty. so will i get warranty back ? and btw m on 5.0.2 asiaretail.
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no, once the bootloader was unlocked, you lost the warranty
audit13 said:
You can relock the bootloader but, apparently, Motorola will know that you unlocked the bootloader even though it says "locked" on the fastboot screen.
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ya agree.
I have installed CM12 on ONEPLUS. but i need to lock my bootloader so that my office email app wont work otherwise.
Can anyone tel me the process to re-lock bootloader in any custom rom. Or should I go back to Stock only
Yes its the same way you unlocked it. But instead of "fastboot oem unlock" you need to use "fastboot oem lock"
You need to be on stock rom and kernel for this be carefull!!!!
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If you need a guide to go back to stock use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/guides-bacon-timmaaas-how-to-guides-t2839471
Thanks to timmaaa for the guide.
nosmas16 said:
I have installed CM12 on ONEPLUS. but i need to lock my bootloader so that my office email app wont work otherwise.
Can anyone tel me the process to re-lock bootloader in any custom rom. Or should I go back to Stock only
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Be careful relocking your bootloader!
I read someone relocked it and was then unable to unlock it!
Read up on that
royalbluecheese said:
Yes its the same way you unlocked it. But instead of "fastboot oem unlock" you need to use "fastboot oem lock"
You need to be on stock rom and kernel for this be carefull!!!!
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If you need a guide to go back to stock use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/guides-bacon-timmaaas-how-to-guides-t2839471
Thanks to timmaaa for the guide.
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You don't need to be in stock ROM/kernel to lock the bootloader, you can do it at any time with any firmware installed.
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nosmas16 said:
I have installed CM12 on ONEPLUS. but i need to lock my bootloader so that my office email app wont work otherwise.
Can anyone tel me the process to re-lock bootloader in any custom rom. Or should I go back to Stock only
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Locking your bootloader is similar to unlocking it but the command is a little different.
Code:
fastboot oem lock
But be wary of this because some people have had major issues unlocking it again after locking it. Anyway, how do you know that it's your unlocked bootloader that's causing the problems with your bootloader?
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Oops didn't knew that, thanks for correcting me.
timmaaa said:
You don't need to be in stock ROM/kernel to lock the bootloader, you can do it at any time with any firmware installed.
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Locking your bootloader is similar to unlocking it but the command is a little different.
Code:
fastboot oem lock
But be wary of this because some people have had major issues unlocking it again after locking it. Anyway, how do you know that it's your unlocked bootloader that's causing the problems with your bootloader?
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My email app gives me a error msg that "Due to security issues it cannot run on a unlocked bootloader".
Thanks for your quick response.
So Should I go ahead and lock my bootloader though I am not in stock rom. Or should I not. Please advice
waterdaan said:
Be careful relocking your bootloader!
I read someone relocked it and was then unable to unlock it!
Read up on that
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Is there a safe way to relock the bootloader though I am not in the stock rom/kernel.
nosmas16 said:
My email app gives me a error msg that "Due to security issues it cannot run on a unlocked bootloader".
Thanks for your quick response.
So Should I go ahead and lock my bootloader though I am not in stock rom. Or should I not. Please advice
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As I said earlier, it doesn't matter what ROM you're on, you can lock your bootloader on any ROM.
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hello guys, im new here.
anybody tried relocking their bootloader by using this command?
fastboot oem lock
and does it work and restores warranty conditions?
That command has been tried since the original Moto G and no, contrary to what some people think you can't reset the internal unlock counter. They will always know you unlocked it. If nothing else, they know because you got the unlock code from them. I'm not sure why people overlook this clearly posted sentence when they request the unlock code from Motorola.
"Unless you have a Developer Edition device, once you get the unlock code, your device is no longer covered by the Motorola warranty; in other words, please don't blame us if things go wrong, even if they appear unrelated to unlocking the bootloader."
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creative21 said:
hello guys, im new here.
anybody tried relocking their bootloader by using this command?
fastboot oem lock
and does it work and restores warranty conditions?
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That command will lock your bootloader again. However, locking and unlocking will wipe your device.
Upon receiving your unlock code from Motorola, your warranty is void; regardless if you unlock it or not. The sheer act of asking for and receiving the code voids your warranty.
Of course, if there is a true hardware issue that is not caused by software tinkering, you can still use that piece of the warranty.
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nikon120 said:
That command will lock your bootloader again. However, locking and unlocking will wipe your device.
Upon receiving your unlock code from Motorola, your warranty is void; regardless if you unlock it or not. The sheer act of asking for and receiving the code voids your warranty.
Of course, if there is a true hardware issue that is not caused by software tinkering, you can still use that piece of the warranty.
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after relocking, warning bootlogo is removed or can be replaced?
creative21 said:
after relocking, warning bootlogo is removed or can be replaced?
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I think I can be replaced !, I'm not sure!
I will test and send feedback!
Jeconias Santos said:
I think I can be replaced !, I'm not sure!
I will test and send feedback!
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but I think after reflashing stock, boot logo will be return to normal.
I tried that command and relock the bootloader several times as i didnt got the same battery backup as stock... So my question is after relocking and flahing stock rom... Do i get the OTA? and will it get flashed sucessfully?
sagar27691 said:
I tried that command and relock the bootloader several times as i didnt got the same battery backup as stock... So my question is after relocking and flahing stock rom... Do i get the OTA? and will it get flashed sucessfully?
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Yes you will be able to get over the air updates after relocking bootloader if necessary system apps and files are not modified.
If you are not able to get ota you could also flash stick firmware images.
Thanks man... I flashed the whole stock rom from xda here only...
Even though I've run the commands to re-lock, going into the fastboot (bootloader) mode shows it's unlocked.
Anyone figure out a way to actually re-lock it?
JWhipple said:
Even though I've run the commands to re-lock, going into the fastboot (bootloader) mode shows it's unlocked.
Anyone figure out a way to actually re-lock it?
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No, once it's unlocked, the counter will always show an unlocked bootloader. Best you can do is hide the opening unlocked bootloader screen.
In the 1st Moto G i have sucessfully relocked the bootloader.
You can use the command 'fastboot oem lock begin', then flash all files from fastboot firmware changing the logo file to logo-mod.bin (File that have removed the unlocked warning image, because flashing custom logo.bin doesn't check crc or hash when relocking the bootloader), then finish with 'fastboot oem lock' command.
Example:
fastboot oem lock begin
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
- - - rest of commands
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem lock
I don't have tested because i don't have unlocked my g3 bootloader yet.
Just try
jmadotme said:
In the 1st Moto G i have sucessfully relocked the bootloader.
You can use the command 'fastboot oem lock begin', then flash all files from fastboot firmware changing the logo file to logo-mod.bin (File that have removed the unlocked warning image, because flashing custom logo.bin doesn't check crc or hash when relocking the bootloader), then finish with 'fastboot oem lock' command.
Example:
fastboot oem lock begin
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
- - - rest of commands
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem lock
I don't have tested because i don't have unlocked my g3 bootloader yet.
Just try
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Been there, done that, got the T-Shirt, doesn't stop the banner from saying the bootloader is unlocked.
JWhipple said:
Been there, done that, got the T-Shirt, doesn't stop the banner from saying the bootloader is unlocked.
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Have you flashed moded logo.bin?
I still don't understand the point of all this... why are people trying to go through all the work of relocking the bootloader?!?! There is ZERO benefit to it... your warranty is still void (you don't even have to unlock, just agree to the terms and get the unlock token), it doesn't enhance resale value, it doesn't change the performance, so why all the effort to try to do it?!?!
acejavelin said:
I still don't understand the point of all this... why are people trying to go through all the work of relocking the bootloader?!?! There is ZERO benefit to it... your warranty is still void (you don't even have to unlock, just agree to the terms and get the unlock token), it doesn't enhance resale value, it doesn't change the performance, so why all the effort to try to do it?!?!
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to get the new official OTA... if bootloader is locked and have stock rom we are able to get the OTA and can flash successfully with it... though it shows bootloader unlocked warning.
sagar27691 said:
to get the new official OTA... if bootloader is locked and have stock rom we are able to get the OTA and can flash successfully with it... though it shows bootloader unlocked warning.[emoji14]
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Hmm... Are you sure? If you are unlocked but otherwise pure stock, you should still get OTAs, if your not then they are most likely blocked server-side not client-side. In other words just accepting the T&C of a Motorola bootloader unlock could not only void your warranty, but also blacklist your IMEI from OTAs as well.
I could be wrong, but I think your "barking up the wrong tree" here... I can tell you for sure that Huawei does it this way since Lollipop, if you unlock the bootloader your IMEI is blacklisted server-side... They are very straightforward about it.
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acejavelin said:
Hmm... Are you sure? If you are unlocked but otherwise pure stock, you should still get OTAs, if your not then they are most likely blocked server-side not client-side. In other words just accepting the T&C of a Motorola bootloader unlock could not only void your warranty, but also blacklist your IMEI from OTAs as well.
I could be wrong, but I think your "barking up the wrong tree" here... I can tell you for sure that Huawei does it this way since Lollipop, if you unlock the bootloader your IMEI is blacklisted server-side... They are very straightforward about it.
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not at all... already flashed official firmware 3 times after experiencing the less battery backup on custom roms. in this 3 times i flashed the modified bootlogo so didnt got the warning of bootloader unstlocked and not able to get the OTA but then again i flashed the official firmware 4th time and without that modified bootlogo in hope to get the latest OTA build no. LPI23.72-65 and it worked i got that update next day... and still its show bootloader unlocked warning... so that warnling doesn't affect the OTA is you have everything stock with locked bootloder.
Can anyone post a modified logo without the unlocked warning? My bootlock is relocked but i wanna get rid of this message. Thanks!
Just to clear up any confusion. There is no need to relock the bootloader. In fact it seems like a waste of time to me...
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/91999/p/1449,8620
After I unlock my device bootloader, am I still eligible to receive software upgrades from Motorola?
Unlocking your bootloader does not affect your eligibility to receive over-the-air (OTA) upgrades from Motorola. Upgrade packages to new versions of Android will be pushed to all eligible devices, regardless of their bootloader locking status.
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I saw a link on motorola site that if you have unlocked your bootloader then click here to return to original state... Does this mean that will I regain my warranty by doing this? Please help me as its my first moto device but I'm pretty familiar with custom roms and unlocking and all the stuff..
Thanx in advance... I'm attaching screenshot of that link from motorola site
That means return to completely stock rom if you have rooted your phone or installed custom roms.
You cannot regain your warranty after you loose it.
And once you unlock your bootloader you don't need to relock it to be able to receive ota update.
All you have to do is flashing a stock firmware then you will be able to receive official update.
I don't think it's possible to re-lock the bootloader on this device.
You can relock but it won't change the status to official.
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You can relock it but it will not change the status to official.
As title says, is it possible?
I tried to unlock bootloader even with message saying "Bootloader unlock: No" and it worked. I didnt expect this to happend and I've lost TA partition. Most stupid move I've ever made.
Now I'm wondering about possibility of relocking without TA. I dont really care about X-Reality, low light camera issues etc.
Just want to know will it work? I really would like to avoid hard bricking.
Any information?
Without a TA partition backup, you can't relock.
Are you sure the bootloader was unlocked? Does the phone display the warning screen when phone boots?
DrJoint1991 said:
I tried to unlock bootloader even with message saying "Bootloader unlock: No" and it worked.
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This is impossible. If it said it was not allowed then you cannot unlock the bootloader. I imagine that your bootloader is still locked or that it was allowed in the first place.
You will not be able to restore your TA, but i believe you may be able to relock the bootloader using flashtool without it. However, you will not get back the lost functions so you will be better off keeping it unlocked (If you really are unlocked) and using a custom ROM/kernel with the DRM restore functions.
Yes I do have a warning message at boot stage. I'm currently using Existenz ROM, have root etc. So it is unlocked. I've seen a post on this forum with information that some phones display fake message about unlocking bootloader. Thats why I have tried unlocking my phone and it worked. Before bootloader unlock: no, now it says Yes. All I had to do was open dev options, check oem unlock and debug. I'm not lying to you guys.
DrJoint1991 said:
Yes I do have a warning message at boot stage. I'm currently using Existenz ROM, have root etc. So it is unlocked. I've seen a post on this forum with information that some phones display fake message about unlocking bootloader. Thats why I have tried unlocking my phone and it worked. Before bootloader unlock: no, now it says Yes. All I had to do was open dev options, check oem unlock and debug. I'm not lying to you guys.
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bootloader unlocked :no it means that state of your bootloader is locked but you can unlocked.
bootloader unlocked allowed :no means you cant unlocked your bootloader because some restriccions on your phone. Only sony can change this state.
So sorry you cant relocked your bootloader if you lost your ta you only can fix it but flashing a custom kernel with drmfix. cheers
Have you relock your bootloader. I meet same sittuation with you. I unlocked bootloader for my xz1, now i want to relock it, but it cant be done. It has bootloader unlocked allowed :no
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I dont know how to relock it again