I have my code from Motorola to unlock my bootloader. Although, in their instructions, it doesn't mention having to go into developer mode and check allow OEM unlocking. I have read in other places that this has to be checked before unlocking bootloader. Confused? Thanks.
melp57 said:
I have my code from Motorola to unlock my bootloader. Although, in their instructions, it doesn't mention having to go into developer mode and check allow OEM unlocking. I have read in other places that this has to be checked before unlocking bootloader. Confused? Thanks.
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You do not need to double post, there is more then enough activity in this forum to get your answer without cluttering it down.
Yes, you must set OEM Unlocking in Developer Menu to ON or you will not be able to unlock the bootloader.
acejavelin said:
You do not need to double post, there is more then enough activity in this forum to get your answer without cluttering it down.
Yes, you must set OEM Unlocking in Developer Menu to ON or you will not be able to unlock the bootloader.
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Sorry, my apologies. Thanks for answering.
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How check if my bootloader is locked
Please advise
It will be locked unless you unlocked it.
However, dial *#*#7378423#*#* and goto service info, configuration.
The last line will tell you the status of the bootloader.
gregbradley said:
It will be locked unless you unlocked it.
However, dial *#*#7378423#*#* and goto service info, configuration.
The last line will tell you the status of the bootloader.
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Can you please give more precise directions after entering the #'s
kicknfree said:
Can you please give more precise directions after entering the #'s
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Have you tried doing it yet, the instructions are quite obvious if you try it.
I found mine say Bootloader unlocked allowed: yes… --does it mean that I have already an unlocked bootloader?
Mangtas_666 said:
I found mine say Bootloader unlocked allowed: yes… --does it mean that I have already an unlocked bootloader?
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No, it means you are allowed to unlock it.
If it was unlocked it would say
Bootloader unlocked: yes
Please remember it is impossible to unlock the bootloader by mistake, you have to go through several steps (17 steps from the Sony instructions if I remember correctly)
So unless you have done that it will be locked, no device is shipped with an unlocked bootloader
A very patient response from someone called Lord Grumpy
gregbradley said:
No, it means you are allowed to unlock it.
If it was unlocked it would say
Bootloader unlocked: yes
Please remember it is impossible to unlock the bootloader by mistake, you have to go through several steps (17 steps from the Sony instructions if I remember correctly)
So unless you have done that it will be locked, no device is shipped with an unlocked bootloader
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My moto G 3rd generation is currently locked by my carrier. Have 3 more months until they will give me the unlock code. My question is, if I root and install custom rom, does that have anything to do with the carrier network locking? Will installing a Custom rom do away with the lock allowing me to change carrier's. Should I just wait until the phone has been carrier unlocked. Thanks!
melp57 said:
My moto G 3rd generation is currently locked by my carrier. Have 3 more months until they will give me the unlock code. My question is, if I root and install custom rom, does that have anything to do with the carrier network locking? Will installing a Custom rom do away with the lock allowing me to change carrier's. Should I just wait until the phone has been carrier unlocked. Thanks!
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They have nothing to do with each other.
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Thanks. BTW I have received my unlock bootloader code from moto. In their instructions to unlock with the code, it doesn't mention having to go into developer mode and check off allow oem unlock. I read other forum post saying you have to do this.
Looking for advice. What is this option for?
Thanks!
melp57 said:
Thanks. BTW I have received my unlock bootloader code from moto. In their instructions to unlock with the code, it doesn't mention having to go into developer mode and check off allow oem unlock. I read other forum post saying you have to do this.
Looking for advice. What is this option for?
Thanks!
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You do have to do this... I do not know why it isn't in the instructions anywhere, it should be.
Hello.is their any method to root moto g3 without unlocking bootloader ? i am on Android M
Nope. Trying to do so with 1 click tools may end up with a brick.
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Exactly as @Gravemind2015 said. No. You cannot root without unlocking the bootloader. Do not attempt any other methods than described here, they can and will fail, potentially leaving you bricked.
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is it possible to unlock bootloader without wiping the whole device ? I have unlocked it before and later relocked back.
umo4u said:
is it possible to unlock bootloader without wiping the whole device ? I have unlocked it before and later relocked back.
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No, any unlock will wipe the device doesn't matter if it's the first or 20th time.
acejavelin said:
No, any unlock will wipe the device doesn't matter if it's the first or 20th time.
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Thanks i already knew but hope is the mother of invention right bro ? By the way there is OEM unlocking option under developer option, what is it meant for ? Do i need to keep it on before re unlocking ? I have not seen it before :fingers-crossed:
umo4u said:
Thanks i already knew but hope is the mother of invention right bro ? By the way there is OEM unlocking option under developer option, what is it meant for ? Do i need to keep it on before re unlocking ? I have not seen it before :fingers-crossed:
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The OEM Unlocking option is what allows you to unlock the bootloader in the first place. If you are in fastboot mode and have not toggled that option, it won't allow you to unlock the bootloader. As for relocking the bootloader, I'm not sure. Though I can't imagine you WOULD need it toggled for it.
sticktornado said:
The OEM Unlocking option is what allows you to unlock the bootloader in the first place. If you are in fastboot mode and have not toggled that option, it won't allow you to unlock the bootloader. As for relocking the bootloader, I'm not sure. Though I can't imagine you WOULD need it toggled for it.
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When you relock, it turns the option off... You need to turn it back on.
Curious...what is the oem unlock bootloader option in settings developer for? Have not seen mentioned to tick this b4 bootloader unlock thru HTC Dev.
jelive said:
Curious...what is the oem unlock bootloader option in settings developer for? Have not seen mentioned to tick this b4 bootloader unlock thru HTC Dev.
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And for select HTC devices with Android Lollipop and all devices that receive Marshmallow, you will need to first manually enable OEM unlocking in Developer options in order to allow the bootloader to be unlocked and proceed with the next steps. To access the OEM unlocking setting on your device, open the Developer options in the system Settings.
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quoted from HTC Dev.
velimirchek said:
quoted from HTC Dev.
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Thanks...apparently I just read right past this and will need to be more careful Have not done HTC phone in quite awhile.
Hey all,
A quick question here. I realize that this phone just got released and the tools from our diligent devs are being either worked on or already released.
Will the oneplus 8 bootloader be easier to unlock without hassling with an unlock token (i.e. oneplus 7t). I've used the msm tool with my oneplus 6t (t-mobile version)
Please advise.
NOTE: I can already see some of you out there trying to be a smart ass or be an asshole about this. Like most of us, we are trying to accomplish something, not entertain your ego or justify your miserable existence. We've all seen it.
Mods: delete this.
I just hit allow OEM unlocking in developer options and typed "fastboot oem unlock" in fastboot. It wiped the phone and the bootloader was unlocked. Easy peasy. ?️
BeardKing said:
I just hit allow OEM unlocking in developer options and typed "fastboot oem unlock" in fastboot. It wiped the phone and the bootloader was unlocked. Easy peasy. ️
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It's all done now. I had to wait for the unlock code from oneplus.com
BeardKing said:
I just hit allow OEM unlocking in developer options and typed "fastboot oem unlock" in fastboot. It wiped the phone and the bootloader was unlocked. Easy peasy. ️
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Which version of your device was 'easy peasy'?