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How to root Cricket Wireless Alcatel Idol 4?

Hello! I've been searching the net far and wide for a way to root my Alcatel idol 4. Its the cricket model. I was able to unlock the boot loader and turn on USB debugging but besides that I haven't had any luck rooting my device.
Has anyone tried and has success or know any methods that could work?
Thank you!

jinxxie said:
Hello! I've been searching the net far and wide for a way to root my Alcatel idol 4. Its the cricket model. I was able to unlock the boot loader and turn on USB debugging but besides that I haven't had any luck rooting my device.
Has anyone tried and has success or know any methods that could work?
Thank you!
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How did you unlock the bootloader? I'm not able to do it. Fastboot doesn't see the phone when I boot to bootloader.

Chief_Nodnarb said:
How did you unlock the bootloader? I'm not able to do it. Fastboot doesn't see the phone when I boot to bootloader.
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It's in the developer options called "OEM unlocking" 5th option down from the top.

apb91781 said:
It's in the developer options called "OEM unlocking" 5th option down from the top.
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That's been done since I got the phone. Still doesn't make a difference, fast boot commands have been stripped from this phone.

Chief_Nodnarb said:
That's been done since I got the phone. Still doesn't make a difference, fast boot commands have been stripped from this phone.
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try this SETTINGS>BACKUP AND RESET>DEVICE RESET. this will restore all settings to default state while keeping dev-ops and all apps and data

Sorry if I'm speaking out of turn, as I'm not highly experienced...>BUT, I went thru what your referring to with my OnePlus phone. The option in the developer options that says "OEM Unlocking" for bootloader is nothing more than an option in the Android system that allows the bootloader to be unlocked should the mfg allow it. Whether this is on/off makes no difference for this being unlocked. It just has to be turned on for the unlocking to work. I had this Idol 4 for a short time but returned it due to the fastboot commands being removed.

Nougat OEM Unlock

I received the 7.0 update yesterday (NRD90M.N920VVRUC3QB9).
I'm Developer Options, I can turn on OEM Unlock, which says "Allow Phone to be OEM Unlocked."
Any chance this means anything as far as root or unlock?
*Giving my hopes up.*

It was there before the update.

tifford said:
I received the 7.0 update yesterday (NRD90M.N920VVRUC3QB9).
I'm Developer Options, I can turn on OEM Unlock, which says "Allow Phone to be OEM Unlocked."
Any chance this means anything as far as root or unlock?
*Giving my hopes up.*
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Which unlock are you referring to? Verizon comes sim unlocked for 4g sims

jazzdglass said:
Which unlock are you referring to? Verizon comes sim unlocked for 4g sims
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In developer options. There's a switch for oem unlock. However it doesn't work like everyone thinks it does

tylerlawhon said:
In developer options. There's a switch for oem unlock. However it doesn't work like everyone thinks it does
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I know that toggle. But nothing happens when it's flipped o or off. So what you mean it doesn't work like everyone thinks?

jazzdglass said:
I know that toggle. But nothing happens when it's flipped o or off. So what you mean it doesn't work like everyone thinks?
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Everyone wants to think it will do like it does in stock Android where you enable that and then fastboot oem unlock to unlock the bootloader

jazzdglass said:
I know that toggle. But nothing happens when it's flipped o or off. So what you mean it doesn't work like everyone thinks?
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On Verizon that doesn't unlock the bootloader all it does is prevent the FRP problems when you do a factory reset.. If you factory reset with oem unlock off then you'll need the original Google account to get the phone running again after factory resetting but with oem unlock on you don't need the original Google account it's basically for security against theft and what @tylerlawhon said is also true.

Question How to unlock bootloader?

I just received my Flip3 (SM-F711U1) and would like to unlock my bootloader. However developer options is missing the OEM Unlock option. It's completely missing not just grayed out. I read a few articles about needed to change the system date but none of those guides changed anything. Can someone help?
Also, I attempted to call *#*#7378423*#*# to double checked that it wasn't already unlocked and I got a popup saying "Unabled to process the request."
Thank you.

- Hit settings
- about phone
- software information
- build number 5 times
- profit

I have no issue unlocking developer options. As my first post said the OEM Unlock option is missing from dev options.

RedHatter271 said:
I have no issue unlocking developer options. As my first post said the OEM Unlock option is missing from dev options.
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Have you tried through fastboot? (fastboot oem unlock)

Oh, got you. Sorry!

As far as I'm aware samsung devices don't support fastboot. I did attempt to connect it in case I was wrong but was not able to get fastboot to recognize the device.

RedHatter271 said:
I just received my Flip3 (SM-F711U1) and would like to unlock my bootloader. However developer options is missing the OEM Unlock option. It's completely missing not just grayed out. I read a few articles about needed to change the system date but none of those guides changed anything. Can someone help?
Also, I attempted to call *#*#7378423*#*# to double checked that it wasn't already unlocked and I got a popup saying "Unabled to process the request."
Thank you.
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You can try directly unlock without ticking the oem unlock. By boot into download mode. The other thing is your device or carrier or country wont allow your flip 3 to be unlock. There last step you can try is clean flash via odin with your latest firmware.

darkidz555 said:
You can try directly unlock without ticking the oem unlock. By boot into download mode. The other thing is your device or carrier or country wont allow your flip 3 to be unlock. There last step you can try is clean flash via odin with your latest firmware.
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I can get into download mode fine but don't know how to use that to unlock directly. Can you give more details?
I tried a clean flach with my latest firmware but it didn't change anything.
It's a US carrier unlocked version I bought directly from Samsung. CSC of XAA. Currently using a T-Mobile SIM.

RedHatter271 said:
I can get into download mode fine but don't know how to use that to unlock directly. Can you give more details?
I tried a clean flach with my latest firmware but it didn't change anything.
It's a US carrier unlocked version I bought directly from Samsung. CSC of XAA. Currently using a T-Mobile SIM.
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Did your Developer Options come already unlocked after setting it up?

twistedumbrella said:
Did your Developer Options come already unlocked after setting it up?
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If you had them enabled on your last phone and you restored from your Google backup, developer options will be enabled. Has happened on all of my phones since Android 9

luigi90210 said:
If you had them enabled on your last phone and you restored from your Google backup, developer options will be enabled. Has happened on all of my phones since Android 9
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Thanks, but I was asking @RedHatter271 to see if the restore data might have corrupted the options.

twistedumbrella said:
Thanks, but I was asking @RedHatter271 to see if the restore data might have corrupted the options.
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My option is missing as well but I have the T-Mobile model that I have sim unlocked. As far as I knew all us models of Samsung phones did not support bootloader unlocking

luigi90210 said:
My option is missing as well but I have the T-Mobile model that I have sim unlocked. As far as I knew all us models of Samsung phones did not support bootloader unlocking
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They support it.

RedHatter271 said:
I can get into download mode fine but don't know how to use that to unlock directly. Can you give more details?
I tried a clean flach with my latest firmware but it didn't change anything.
It's a US carrier unlocked version I bought directly from Samsung. CSC of XAA. Currently using a T-Mobile SIM.
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If you can boot into download mode there is an instruction just press vol up button and it will prompt do you want to unlock bootloader mine is like that. Im not sure yours since mine is korea version.

luigi90210 said:
My option is missing as well but I have the T-Mobile model that I have sim unlocked. As far as I knew all us models of Samsung phones did not support bootloader .
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They support bootloader unlock. samsung dont support using fastboot unlock or command at all

if you're in North America, Canada etc Qualcomm chips there do not support bootloader unlocking, at least the Samsung one's don't, not sure about other OEMs.

darkidz555 said:
They support bootloader unlock. samsung dont support using fastboot unlock or command at all
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They used to, so there was always a possibility it returned.

I recently read this article on XDA about unlocking the boot loader on the Fold 3 which results in Samsung disabling the camera (WTH?), Is this a thing on the Flip3 too?

My device is rooted. I have always been able to find the OEM unlock option under developer options without any constraints.
My camera is NOT affected. I can still use it without any issues.
I have an European device (SM-F711B).
Hope this helps some of you to track down whether this is a location or carrier based problem.

Hey Redhatter,
Out of topic question, but are you getting Tmobile 5G just fine?
RedHatter271 said:
I just received my Flip3 (SM-F711U1) and would like to unlock my bootloader. However developer options is missing the OEM Unlock option. It's completely missing not just grayed out. I read a few articles about needed to change the system date but none of those guides changed anything. Can someone help?
Also, I attempted to call *#*#7378423*#*# to double checked that it wasn't already unlocked and I got a popup saying "Unabled to process the request."
Thank you.
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how to unlock a locked bootloader ! ( oem greyed out )

So i received a american pixel 4 xl with a locked bootloader. imei starting with 35
i was able to unlock the bootloader here is the steps i took, note im in Australia.
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
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the firmware on the device was american,
i flashed my countrys firmware (australian) optus/telstra/vodaphone etc
use adb side load *firmware.zip*
factory reset , booted device on with australian sim,
and boom oem was available ,
(last step is to adb reboot bootloader,
and ./fastboot flashing unlock and you will see a message on pixel.
intially with the Original firmware on the device it would not unlock.. i tried factory reset
/ fastboot flashing unlock etc and it would not work...
anyhoo i have not seen anything on here suggested flashing another firmware origin so i thought this might help those with locked at&t / verison carriers, intially it was GREYED OUT AND SAID contact carrier or connect to the internet.
Hope this helps someone ! as all the forums ive swiped thru have said this is not do-able, lol turns out it is.

xorrgnlusrx said:
So i received a american pixel 4 xl with a locked bootloader. imei starting with 35
i was able to unlock the bootloader here is the steps i took, note im in Australia.
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
developers.google.com
the firmware on the device was american,
i flashed my countrys firmware (australian) optus/telstra/vodaphone etc
use adb side load *firmware.zip*
factory reset , booted device on with australian sim,
and boom oem was available ,
(last step is to adb reboot bootloader,
and ./fastboot flashing unlock and you will see a message on pixel.
intially with the Original firmware on the device it would not unlock.. i tried factory reset
/ fastboot flashing unlock etc and it would not work...
anyhoo i have not seen anything on here suggested flashing another firmware origin so i thought this might help those with locked at&t / verison carriers, intially it was GREYED OUT AND SAID contact carrier or connect to the internet.
Hope this helps someone ! as all the forums ive swiped thru have said this is not do-able, lol turns out it is.
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The firmware does not determine whether the bootloader is unlockable.
When the device connects to the Internet, it checks its IMEI against a whitelist on Google's servers. If it has been authorized for bootloader unlock, OEM Unlocking will become available.
If it doesn't, it's likely that you have a locked variant.

V0latyle said:
The firmware does not determine whether the bootloader is unlockable.
When the device connects to the Internet, it checks its IMEI against a whitelist on Google's servers. If it has been authorized for bootloader unlock, OEM Unlocking will become available.
If it doesn't, it's likely that you have a locked variant.
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What if it is already unlocked and I want to relock it? I flashed stock firmware, the bootloader is still unlocked but now I can't lock it again because the option is greyed out.

emko7 said:
What if it is already unlocked and I want to relock it? I flashed stock firmware, the bootloader is still unlocked but now I can't lock it again because the option is greyed out.
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The OEM Unlocking toggle does not lock or unlock the bootloader itself. It simply allows you to unlock the bootloader when enabled.
If you want to relock your bootloader, you do this via ADB while in bootloader mode: fastboot flashing lock

V0latyle said:
The OEM Unlocking toggle does not lock or unlock the bootloader itself. It simply allows you to unlock the bootloader when enabled.
If you want to relock your bootloader, you do this via ADB while in bootloader mode: fastboot flashing lock
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For some reason I couldn't get into fastboot mode, "adb reboot bootloader" would just restart my device. If I booted into recovery, the "reboot into bootloader" option would just start up the phone. But I eventually found out I can lock the bootloader in download mode

Question Any way to Unlock the Bootloader on the 2022 Moto Stylus 5G?

I Have been trying on the Motorola website and it says that the phone is ineligible to be unlocked when i put the Device ID on there site. I mean, why would the phone even have an OEM Unlock option if there was no way to unlock the bootloader? Just asking if anyone else has found a way around this?

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GameTesterDev said:
I Have been trying on the Motorola website and it says that the phone is ineligible to be unlocked when i put the Device ID on there site. I mean, why would the phone even have an OEM Unlock option if there was no way to unlock theWhen I got that it was due to me putting the code in wrong
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GameTesterDev said:
I Have been trying on the Motorola website and it says that the phone is ineligible to be unlocked when i put the Device ID on there site. I mean, why would the phone even have an OEM Unlock option if there was no way to unlock the bootloader? Just asking if anyone else has found a way around this?
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When I got that message it was due to me putting the code in wrong

GameTesterDev said:
I Have been trying on the Motorola website and it says that the phone is ineligible to be unlocked when i put the Device ID on there site. I mean, why would the phone even have an OEM Unlock option if there was no way to unlock the bootloader? Just asking if anyone else has found a way around this?
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ATT branded moto phones are not eligible for bootloader unlock.

googlephoneFKLenAsh said:
ATT branded moto phones are not eligible for bootloader unlock.
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I unlocked my Motorola Edge+ 5G's bootloader. And it was directly from AT&T

GameTesterDev said:
I unlocked my Motorola Edge+ 5G's bootloader. And it was directly from AT&T
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Do you really have a moto edge+ 5g? And from ATT? And bootloader unlocked?
ATT doesn't sell your "BOOTLOADER UNLOCKABLE" MOTO EDGE+ 5G.
No single att branded Motorola phone is EVER eligible for official bootloader unlock.

If you want an unlocked bootloader you should only buy it directly from Motorola

Depends on who you bought it from. If you want an unlocked version always buy direct from manufacturer instead of a carrier or Amazon... They always Lock down anything they sell.

googlephoneFKLenAsh said:
Do you really have a moto edge+ 5g? And from ATT? And bootloader unlocked?
ATT doesn't sell your "BOOTLOADER UNLOCKABLE" MOTO EDGE+ 5G.
No single att branded Motorola phone is EVER eligible for official bootloader unlock.
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Well, mine is unlocked lmao.

GameTesterDev said:
Well, mine is unlocked lmao.
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You can continue to claim you unlocked the bootloader of your att version moto g stylus 5g and call it a day.
att never sells MOTO Edge+ 5g. So either you don't actually own a moto edge+ 5g or you bought an unlocked version from somewhere else like bestbuy but not from ATT.
I am enjoying my bootloader unlocked moto g stylus 5g 2022 and you are begging others to help you with unlocking your att branded moto g stylus.

GameTesterDev said:
I unlocked my Motorola Edge+ 5G's bootloader. And it was directly from AT&T
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May you provide proof please?
Other than bought directly from motorola.com (unlocked) or some T-Mobile version, all other US variants cannot have bootloader unlocked.
Have a nice day.

mingkee said:
May you provide proof please?
Other than bought directly from motorola.com (unlocked) or some T-Mobile version, all other US variants cannot have bootloader unlocked.
Have a nice day.
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ATT never sells moto edge+ 5g. There is no att variant moto edge+ 5g at all.
For Motorola phones, usually only unlocked version, t-mobile/metro, t-mobile MVNOs, boost mobile, us cellular and google fi versions are eligible for bootloader unlock. ATT, tracfone, ATT MVNOs, verizon and verizon MVNO versions are never eligible for bootloader unlock.
Visible version used to be fully unlocked version and eligible for bootloader unlock but after visible enforcing 60-day sim-lock policy, visible is shipping dedicated visible version or verizon version motorola phones and they are no longer eligible for bootloader unlock.

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Has anyone unlocked the Verizon bootloader I am getting the same error message as everyone else.

wonderlandpoet1 said:
Has anyone unlocked the Verizon bootloader I am getting the same error message as everyone else.
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So sorry but you are sol! Never buy a device from a network provider because they are locked down! Always buy directly from device manufacturer if you want to unlock it!

amppcguru said:
So sorry but you are sol! Never buy a device from a network provider because they are locked down! Always buy directly from device manufacturer if you want to unlock it!
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I have always been able to unlock T-Mobile/Metro this is my first time dealing with a Verizon bootloader. So basically there is no way to accomplish this.

T-Mobile/ Metro by T-Mobile are bootloader unlock eligible almost immediately, though I have heard of people running into trouble with it before successfully unlocking a few days or a week later. T-Mobile requires the phone to be paid for before SIM unlocking for use with another carrier, and Metro requires you to keep service for 6 months before they'll allow you to network unlock.

I UNLOCKED BY BOOTLOADER JUST YESTURDAY
Unlocking the Bootloader | Motorola Support US
Visit the customer support page to view user guides, FAQs, bluetooth pairing, software downloads, drivers, tutorials and to get repair and contact us information.
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fastboot devices
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE_KEY
JUST COPY ALL THE 5 STRINGS IN NOTEPAD AND PUT THEM RIGHT AFTER EACH OTHER COPY TO THAT WEBSITE FORM
AND YOU SHOULD GET UNLOCK UNIQUE_KEY
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start like this
1. so basically go to about phone and tap build untill it says your now a developer
2. go to setting now and type developer options in search and check on the oem unlocking and adb device
3. download minimal fastboot adb file from web or where your left with platform-tools forlder
go to cmd prompt on your computer go to the location in the folder platform-tools
like mine was the folder in documents so i went like cmd windows and typed C:\Users\Administrator\Documents\platform-tools
after just put your phone in bootloader mode or fastboot mode just turn off phone and after hold down the
volume down and power button together till you see the fastboot screen
4. type the command fastboot devices
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
3A65162188522710#5A59323246393852464B006D6F746F2067200000#1F1D58B10997001E7435FB445EC7B947F899523B02FCAE78AB6815E45772643E#9802D467000000000000000000000000
put all five string together go to that website
Unlocking the Bootloader | Motorola Support US
Visit the customer support page to view user guides, FAQs, bluetooth pairing, software downloads, drivers, tutorials and to get repair and contact us information.
en-us.support.motorola.com
and fill out the form they will send you in email the unique key
then just fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE_KEY MCHKI5V3QAWVQ3ZETDYK
with your emailed unique key and just tap down button and power and now your bootloader is unlocked
ive attatched some pics since every code is different i dont mind sharing mine
please look at the pics so u can see how i did it with notepad string next after string data and just put it like in the form of tha website and you should get the unique key check your email spam or delete email
mine went to my deleted email for some reason and as you can see i can only relock my bootloade with lock cmd fastboot oem lock UNIQUE_KEY MCHKI5V3QAWVQ3ZETDYK
wich you dont have to because now you can isntall custom roms and magisk root
hope this helps and question pm me mine said im unlocked already as you can see in the third pic
i might be able to help later with magisk too im goot at it

GameTesterDev said:
I Have been trying on the Motorola website and it says that the phone is ineligible to be unlocked when i put the Device ID on there site. I mean, why would the phone even have an OEM Unlock option if there was no way to unlock the bootloader? Just asking if anyone else has found a way around this?
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Its because that feature is always built in to any android device, but it is up to who you bought it from that decides if they will allow you to unlock it or not!

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try flasing wtih the tmobile file
download the coverter.bat to platform-tools folder and also extract the zip of the tmo firmware
click on convert.bat to creat a flashfile.bat
put your phone on fastboot or bootloader mode the same when you turn off you phone and hold volume down and powre together when you get to fastboot screen
just click the flashfile.bat
and it will flash your phone then try the above i mentioned to unlock bootloader instructions
thats how i did it
i have tmobile service so it worked out for me
maybe after unlock your bootloader you can reflash the same way for your service like
att, boost mobile, cricket, retus, tmobile or tracfone
again my phone is the xt-2131 version
also everytime you reflash something and have the option to go to the phone setting you have to oem unlock
and adb debuggin on so that you dont brick it