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[Q] Will upgrading to OTA 9.18.79 re-LOCK my bootloader?

Hey guys -
Just got a Razr HD Maxx. It came with the 9.16.6.XT926 firmware.
I used Matt Groff's tool to unlock my bootloader and have confirmed that it's locked. My system is asking if I want to upgrade to 9.18.79.XT926 via OTA.
Question: If I take the OTA now (AFTER I UNLOCKED MY BOOTLOADER), will it re-lock it?
Thanks!!

^Rb said:
Hey guys -
Just got a Razr HD Maxx. It came with the 9.16.6.XT926 firmware.
I used Matt Groff's tool to unlock my bootloader and have confirmed that it's locked. My system is asking if I want to upgrade to 9.18.79.XT926 via OTA.
Question: If I take the OTA now (AFTER I UNLOCKED MY BOOTLOADER), will it re-lock it?
Thanks!!
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For any current ota you bootloader ability will be unchanged.
For 4.4 unknown.

aviwdoowks said:
For any current ota you bootloader ability will be unchanged.
For 4.4 unknown.
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So, just to confirm: If i take this OTA with an unlocked bootloader, it will remain unlocked?

^Rb said:
So, just to confirm: If i take this OTA with an unlocked bootloader, it will remain unlocked?
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Yes but 4.4 is unknown.

[Q] Proper info for locking and unlocking bootloader

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.

Check bootloader unlocked?

How to check bootloader if unlocked for moto g xt1033??
I buy it directly unlocked without carrier, so does it need unlocking?

aymnga said:
How to check bootloader if unlocked for moto g xt1033??
I buy it directly unlocked without carrier, so does it need unlocking?
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Yup, you need to unlock it.
Follow Motorola official instructions.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a

I have s-off, now what? ROM suggestions? Upgrade firmware?

So I have s-off now but I'm not sure what to do about the firmware. It's running 1.27.502.5 but I don't know how to upgrade the firmare. The roms I see seem to require it. Is there a rom anyone recomends for my phone as is? Or upgrade?

nogloww said:
So I have s-off now but I'm not sure what to do about the firmware. It's running 1.27.502.5 but I don't know how to upgrade the firmare. The roms I see seem to require it. Is there a rom anyone recomends for my phone as is? Or upgrade?
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Is your phone international or US?
If it IS us and not unlocked, see this thread to upgrade to firmware 1.57: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...nvert-to-htc-usa-unlocked-1-12-t3271861/page8
Then, you can flash caynogenmod, or mokee ROM.
You can also use a tutorial I made to flash a new splash screen to match your custom boot animation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-a9/general/s-off-custom-splash-screen-t3506737/page1

it is US but I have unlocked the bootloader to root. Or are you talking about sim unlocked? Sorry, I haven't rooted a phone since the m7 years ago.

nogloww said:
it is US but I have unlocked the bootloader to root. Or are you talking about sim unlocked? Sorry, I haven't rooted a phone since the m7 years ago.
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Did you buy it from a carrier or from HTC.com as unlocked? If it can pre-sim unlocked, you can flash the most recent firmware (as ruu). Only then will you be able to run CyanogenMod or mokee (ROM)

The_scam said:
Did you buy it from a carrier or from HTC.com as unlocked? If it can pre-sim unlocked, you can flash the most recent firmware (as ruu). Only then will you be able to run CyanogenMod or mokee (ROM)
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I got it from ATT so I unlocked the bootloader myself. I used the sunshine app for S-off.

nogloww said:
I got it from ATT so I unlocked the bootloader myself. I used the sunshine app for S-off.
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You will need to use the first link I posted to come very to the USA unlocked model. Then you can upgrade firmware to 1.57

Bootloader unlock allowed-no

I bought m2 from Croatian t-mobile and I can't unlock the bootloader.I can use this recovery:https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/development/d2303-philz-touch-recovery-6-t3047492
But I want to flash LinageOs 14.1, but @galaxyfreak says that it needs an unlocked bootloader.
I heard if you flash older firmware that it can change from no to yes.
Any recommendations?

AnteLo said:
I bought m2 from Croatian t-mobile and I can't unlock the bootloader.I can use this recovery:https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/development/d2303-philz-touch-recovery-6-t3047492
But I want to flash LinageOs 14.1, but @galaxyfreak says that it needs an unlocked bootloader.
I heard if you flash older firmware that it can change from no to yes.
Any recommendations?
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The bootloader unlock allowed:no thing means that you'll never be able to use custom roms if they don't support locked bootloaders.

It can be unlocked, that is just nonsense. The phone is network locked since the bootloader cannot be unlocked. SIM unlock your phone and the bootloader will be able to be unlocked

Not work for me. My phone was network locked to telenor,and they give a code.
Now is sim unlocked for all networks,but still says -
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
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alleebg said:
Not work for me. My phone was network locked to telenor,and they give a code.
Now is sim unlocked for all networks,but still says -
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
Sent from my D2303 using Tapatalk
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Just like I said before :/