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Verizon Moto G Unlock Bootloader / Root?

Does anyone know if the Verizon version of the Moto G can be easily unlocked and rooted like the GSM version? Knowing Verizon's track record with locked down devices I wouldn't be surprised if it can't be unlocked. I'm thinking about buying one as a wifi/media device for my car, but I'd also like to play around with dev on it so a non-unlockable bootloader would be a deal breaker.

detonation said:
Does anyone know if the Verizon version of the Moto G can be easily unlocked and rooted like the GSM version? Knowing Verizon's track record with locking down devices I wouldn't be surprised if it is locked. I'm thinking about buying one as a wifi/media device for my car, but I'd also like to play around with dev on it so a locked bootloader would be a deal breaker.
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Just to be clear, *all* Moto Gs (GSM) ship with locked bootloaders, even if you buy one that is factory SIM-unlocked, but Motorola offers a way to unlock the bootloader on the phone (for free) via their web site after you register it and request an unlock code. In the U.S., doing so voids your hardware warranty.
So the question isn't whether or not the Verizon model will have a locked bootloader or not. It surely will, as they all do. The question is whether Motorola's on-line bootloader unlocker will work with Verizon-branded CDMA model or not. And at this point, given that it hasn't been released yet and nobody has one, how is anybody supposed to answer that question?
-- Nathan

nlra said:
Just to be clear, *all* Moto Gs (GSM) ship with locked bootloaders, even if you buy one that is factory SIM-unlocked, but Motorola offers a way to unlock the bootloader on the phone (for free) via their web site after you register it and request an unlock code. In the U.S., doing so voids your hardware warranty.
So the question isn't whether or not the Verizon model will have a locked bootloader or not. It surely will, as they all do. The question is whether Motorola's on-line bootloader unlocker will work with Verizon-branded CDMA model or not. And at this point, given that it hasn't been released yet and nobody has one, how is anybody supposed to answer that question?
-- Nathan
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It's actually available in some Best Buys right now and I think I've seen a few people say they've picked one up. I also updated the OP to use the right terminology though I'm sure everyone knew what I meant anyway.

detonation said:
It's actually available in some Best Buys right now and I think I've seen a few people say they've picked one up. I also updated the OP to use the right terminology though I'm sure everyone knew what I meant anyway.
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I was able to purchase one last night at my local Best Buy after proving to them that they were in fact somewhere in the store, and waiting for them to call their Verizon rep, I just attempted the bootloader unlock on the Motorola Developer (official bootloader unlock) and I can confirm that it is not eligible for unlock at this time. Huge letdown for me as I was gonna get one for myself soon, but the wife won't really care about it being unlocked so for her it's still a good deal.

I purchased the moto G today and it says it is not eligible for bootloader unlock.
I was able to get past the activation screen and not activate it.
Every time I turn the phone on it does ask for activation. Wish I could get rid of this...
Anybody have a way to unlock the bootloader on the Verizon version?

I am waiting for unlock and root for VZW version too before I get it

Moto-G bootloader...
I was fat and happy to buy a pair of these when they became available in my area, but not being able to unlock the bootloader, and also not able to obtain the code from Circle-M, has forced us to begin looking at other devices, and forget the 'G'.
Too bad, I was really looking forward to expanding its horizons, but not if the game is to maintain a lock on my own device, no thank you!

Moto G 》VZW 》Get past the activation screen
MustangChris04 said:
I purchased the moto G today and it says it is not eligible for bootloader unlock.
I was able to get past the activation screen and not activate it.
Every time I turn the phone on it does ask for activation. Wish I could get rid of this...
Anybody have a way to unlock the bootloader on the Verizon version?
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How did get past the activation screen? Trying to use the moto g as a wifi/media only device. TIA

I got the US CDMA version for BoostMobile & had it unlocked 'n rooted w/in minutes of unboxing yesterday.
You sure you're entering the serial # correctly?
(I didn't take out all of the spaces the first time and got denied, then fixed it & unlocked)
Good luck!

kr338r said:
I got the US CDMA version for BoostMobile & had it unlocked 'n rooted w/in minutes of unboxing yesterday.
You sure you're entering the serial # correctly?
(I didn't take out all of the spaces the first time and got denied, then fixed it & unlocked)
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I thought BoostMobile runs on Sprint's network?

there is no boost version that I'm aware of..
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motrinHD said:
there is no boost version that I'm aware of..
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Wait, but there is more...
http://www.hsn.com/products/motorola-moto-g-45-quad-core-no-contract-smartphone/7347964

So I'm very seriously thinking of getting one
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So this may be a dumb question, but would it be possible to unlock the bootloader of a Boost Moto G and flash it to Verizon?

S_transform said:
So this may be a dumb question, but would it be possible to unlock the bootloader of a Boost Moto G and flash it to Verizon?
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I believe you can't flash a Boost CDMA phone and use it on Verizon (and vice versa): CDMA phones don't have SIM card to identify carriers; instead the carriers keep a database of admissable IMEI. Boost IMEI obviously not on Verizon's database, in which case you are stuck.
(Feel free to correct me, but please hold your flame )

kr338r said:
I got the US CDMA version for BoostMobile & had it unlocked 'n rooted w/in minutes of unboxing yesterday.
You sure you're entering the serial # correctly?
(I didn't take out all of the spaces the first time and got denied, then fixed it & unlocked)
Good luck!
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Can anyone with the Verizon version confirm that this works?

Just attempted to on a VZW MotoG with no success.

Well thats a bummer. I tried to unlock it but seem to have problems with the fastboot drivers on my pc. Ill mess with it a little bit later and post the results.

koebrah said:
How did get past the activation screen? Trying to use the moto g as a wifi/media only device. TIA
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You have to activate it and get a phone number to get past that screen. You dont have to pay anything, just select "pay later" both time it asks you. It'll give you a number and then you can connect to wifi to do the rest of the steps.
Altering the setup app in any way thereafter reboots the phone, so you'll always have the activate app in your drawer. Thanks, Verizon.

Verizon is ONE BIG PILE Horse-Chit.. I hate that company with a passion...
So I moved my Family to T-Mo and bought 2 Nexus 5's and 2 Moto G's!
I will NEVER-EVER go back to Verizon... EVER!
They are the most archaic, backward and Xpensive carrier in North America
Pleas do yourself a favor and leave that - HORRIBLE effin COMPANY
P.S. I REPEAT - I will NEVER-EVER go back to Verizon... EVER
Visit this site and read the horror stories: http://verizarape.com/

LG will support unlocking bootloader

Not sure if this is news or not, but I was chatting with an LG support specialist yesterday and they informed me that they will be supporting unlocking of the bootloader - at least on the T-Mo variant. Of course, she ended each sentence with "although we don't recommend it...." So, there's that! Picking mine up today!

ShermCraig said:
Not sure if this is news or not, but I was chatting with an LG support specialist yesterday and they informed me that they will be supporting unlocking of the bootloader - at least on the T-Mo variant. Of course, she ended each sentence with "although we don't recommend it...." So, there's that! Picking mine up today!
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There is already a thread in the general section confirming the T-Mo variant is unlocked.

ShermCraig said:
Not sure if this is news or not, but I was chatting with an LG support specialist yesterday and they informed me that they will be supporting unlocking of the bootloader - at least on the T-Mo variant. Of course, she ended each sentence with "although we don't recommend it...." So, there's that! Picking mine up today!
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Not development, shouldn't be posted here.

And if you are on the LG developer forum, they have no interest in unlocking across the board because of carrier agreements. You could have a petition signed by every person in the world and they wouldn't care. They can't publicly support something that most carriers don't want. T-Mobile is the exception.
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TheJesus said:
And if you are on the LG developer forum, they have no interest in unlocking across the board because of carrier agreements. You could have a petition signed by every person in the world and they wouldn't care. They can't publicly support something that most carriers don't want. T-Mobile is the exception.
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Just sharing what I was told....

ShermCraig said:
Just sharing what I was told....
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I just wanted to share the LG Dev side. The back door discussions are that LG wants to support actual dev/ROM/etc, but carriers want it locked up (free hotspot is just sooooo bad). Not sure why they won't unlock bootloaders for devices not purchased through a carrier or bought outright, but I think it just comes back to the carriers having a good reign over the decision.

mikeyinid said:
There is already a thread in the general section confirming the T-Mo variant is unlocked.
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hi man
How to Unlock Bootloader on LG V10 (960A)
I did not find the solution

Verizon
When Verizon is the one who says that, I will definitely be interested. I have been waiting and drooling for a while now.

LG V20 up on B&H Photo / Preorder says it starts Oct 2nd Unlocked version usa variant

LG V20 up on B&H Photo / Preorder says it starts Oct 2nd Unlocked version usa variant
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/54xc06/lg_v20_unlocked_version_page_up_on_bh_photo_usa/

I do not see it anywhere on the B&H website and after talking to them (live chat), they are acting like they have no clue what I am talking about. No pre-order date known. I hope this person is correct and not just messing with us but I have not seen a screenshot yet to prove it.

B&H Photo
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1285960-REG/lg_lgus996_ausatn_lg_v20_4gb_ram.html

Sounds good so far: Free shipping, no taxes outside NY, unlocked SIM, but not sure about the Bootloader.

PsiPhiDan said:
I do not see it anywhere on the B&H website and after talking to them (live chat), they are acting like they have no clue what I am talking about. No pre-order date known. I hope this person is correct and not just messing with us but I have not seen a screenshot yet to prove it.
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Just type in LG V20 and it shows up lol what were you doing that you can't find it?

aknotts415 said:
Just type in LG V20 and it shows up lol what were you doing that you can't find it?
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That is really weird... earlier today nothing appeared. I looked at every LG phone on their website. Like I said, I even chatted with them and they had no idea. Now I go to their website and it pops up right away! Haha, pretty bizarre! I'm glad it is there though!

PsiPhiDan said:
That is really weird... earlier today nothing appeared. I looked at every LG phone on their website. Like I said, I even chatted with them and they had no idea. Now I go to their website and it pops up right away! Haha, pretty bizarre! I'm glad it is there though!
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yeah strange lol. When I saw your comment I was shocked lol. The pages are pretty incomplete. But this looks like a good sign. Hopefully we see carrier news tomorrow on the Korean release date. Id be shocked if this is preorderable on B&H Photo before the carriers. So I expect something really soon. Odd its preorderable on the sunday lol. looks like theres also some jewish holliday starting sunday afternoon so if you want to preoder, dont wait.

Verizon says they don't know if they will support the unlocked US edition... ugh.
They had better! I don't want all their dumb bloatware and feature removal and bootloader locking!

galaxys said:
... but not sure about the Bootloader.
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That is thee question. One can only hope for an unlocked bootloader...

PsiPhiDan said:
Verizon says they don't know if they will support the unlocked US edition... ugh.
They had better! I don't want all their dumb bloatware and feature removal and bootloader locking!
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I'm sure they will. They dont even list the v20 on their website themselves. The chat reps don't know anything anyway.

aknotts415 said:
I'm sure they will. They dont even list the v20 on their website themselves. The chat reps don't know anything anyway.
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What are the disadvantages to buying an unlocked phone and using with a carrier like Verizon? Do they lack certain features? Does it usually cost more? I've never purchased an unlocked phone but I'm very interested in doing it this time to avoid the stupid bloatware and other garbage Verizon pulls.

hopefully it can be rooted

PsiPhiDan said:
Verizon says they don't know if they will support the unlocked US edition... ugh.
They had better! I don't want all their dumb bloatware and feature removal and bootloader locking!
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aknotts415 said:
I'm sure they will. They dont even list the v20 on their website themselves. The chat reps don't know anything anyway.
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Haven't most previous LG devices (sans Nexus) had US carrier specific SKUs? I doubt the unlocked V20 SKU will work on CDMA carriers at all.
I'm in the market for something to replace my N6 Shamu and v20 has my attention...though I suspect I'm screwed with carrier-specific SKUs and firmware and updates...and the resulting fragmentation of the developer community, if there is one.
PsiPhiDan said:
What are the disadvantages to buying an unlocked phone and using with a carrier like Verizon? Do they lack certain features? Does it usually cost more? I've never purchased an unlocked phone but I'm very interested in doing it this time to avoid the stupid bloatware and other garbage Verizon pulls.
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The disadvantage? It most likely outright will not work.
Most carrier unlocked smartphones and dumbphones are GSM only and do not support CDMA at all....and do not support the CDMA-carrier LTE bands. IOW, 99.9999% of the time carrier unlocked phones are useless bricks on Verizon and Sprint. The exceptions are Nexus devices and a handful of others.
Also, SPrint for example does not publish their Visual Voicemail app for Nexus carrier unlocked phones...so you have toi use someone else's voicemail service/app.
The massive advantage? A unified developer community, which greatly accelerates how quickly work gets done. Also you can dump your carrier and BYOD anywhere else.

Skripka said:
Haven't most previous LG devices (sans Nexus) had US carrier specific SKUs? I doubt the unlocked V20 SKU will work on CDMA carriers at all.
I'm in the market for something to replace my N6 Shamu and v20 has my attention...though I suspect I'm screwed with carrier-specific SKUs and firmware and updates...and the resulting fragmentation of the developer community, if there is one.
The disadvantage? It most likely outright will not work.
Most carrier unlocked smartphones and dumbphones are GSM only and do not support CDMA at all....and do not support the CDMA-carrier LTE bands. IOW, 99.9999% of the time carrier unlocked phones are useless bricks on Verizon and Sprint. The exceptions are Nexus devices and a handful of others.
Also, SPrint for example does not publish their Visual Voicemail app for Nexus carrier unlocked phones...so you have toi use someone else's voicemail service/app.
The massive advantage? A unified developer community, which greatly accelerates how quickly work gets done. Also you can dump your carrier and BYOD anywhere else.
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Fyi the unlocked us variant of the lg g5 did work on Verizon officially.

aknotts415 said:
Fyi the unlocked us variant of the lg g5 did work on Verizon officially.
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The BHP pre-order page claims the carrier-unlocked V20S variant is CDMA and GSM compatible...hopefully they are right.
And hopefully Sprint are massive jerks about BYOD of the v20 if that is true.

It looks like USCC version (US996).

mingkee said:
It looks like USCC version (US996).
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its unlocked not a carrier version. Also not to be the barer of bad news but the preorder date is now Oct 17th.

aknotts415 said:
its unlocked not a carry version. Also not to be the barer of bad news but the preorder date is now Oct 17th.
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I'll assume that's the actual date they have them in stock "purchase date"... I'm going to assume if they have a pre-order period it would start prior to the 17th..
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Steve Lazarus said:
I'll assume that's the actual date they have them in stock "purchase date"... I'm going to assume if they have a pre-order period it would start prior to the 17th..
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Did you read what it actually said? lol "Item will be available for Pre-Order on Mon, Oct 17 12AM"

aknotts415 said:
Did you read what it actually said? lol "Item will be available for Pre-Order on Mon, Oct 17 12AM"
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Hmmm, copied and pasted directly from their website... Not sure what's so confusing about it?
New Item - Coming Soon
Free Shipping for This Item
Free Expedited Shipping on Orders over $49
Ship Time: Not available
Write a Review
Item will be available for purchase on Mon, Oct 17 12AM
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Petition to unlock bootloader on Snapdragon variants

Sign Here
Maybe Samsung will listen. It's worth the 10 seconds it takes to click sign.
href: https://www.change.org/p/dr-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s8-s8-bootloader-snapdragon-variants

nm1557 said:
Sign Here
Maybe Samsung will listen. It's worth the 10 seconds it takes to click sign.
href: https://www.change.org/p/dr-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s8-s8-bootloader-snapdragon-variants
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Samsung doesnt care if it is unlockable or not, see, the exynos variant can be freely unlocked.
It's the us carriers that ***** about unlocked bootloaders nothing more.
And you paid for a piece of hardware that is known for being locked down, nothing hidden.

nikexv2 said:
Samsung doesnt care if it is unlockable or not, see, the exynos variant can be freely unlocked.
It's the us carriers that ***** about unlocked bootloaders nothing more.
And you paid for a piece of hardware that is known for being locked down, nothing hidden.
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What is your point? It's not like they sell equivalent locked and unlocked versions in the us (no, the 950f is not equivalent as it does not work on ~half the us carriers).

partcyborg said:
What is your point? It's not like they sell equivalent locked and unlocked versions in the us (no, the 950f is not equivalent as it does not work on ~half the us carriers).
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Its not samsung that wants the bootloader locked its the carriers in the usa so your petition is adressed to the wrong company.
Exynos variant doesnt work in the usa because it was never meant for this market.
Snapdragon and exynos are equivalent

nikexv2 said:
Its not samsung that wants the bootloader locked its the carriers in the usa so your petition is adressed to the wrong company.
Exynos variant doesnt work in the usa because it was never meant for this market.
Snapdragon and exynos are equivalent
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First of all, it's not my petition I didn't make it or sign it lol. Exynos and snapdragon do not have equivalent radios the need for CDMA in the us is the whole reason the soc is different.
My comment was in response to your "you knowingly blah blah blah" comment, as it's irrelevant given there isn't an equivalent unlocked alternative.

Okay everyone. I purchased the UNLOCKED variant. So what carrier is keeping my boot-loader locked?
Spoiler; no-carrier. Samsung is keeping it locked.

nm1557 said:
Okay everyone. I purchased the UNLOCKED variant. So what carrier is keeping my boot-loader locked?
Spoiler; no-carrier. Samsung is keeping it locked.
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If samsung made an unlockable bootloader for the non carrier version of the snapdragon s8 then you could just flash that unlockable bootloader to an lets say verizon s8 and defeat the whole bootloader locking story., that's why every SD835 s8 is locked.
And you said you didn't create the petition but Lol you used the same nick from xda to create the petition, just stop being pathetic, i'm out

nikexv2 said:
If samsung made an unlockable bootloader for the non carrier version of the snapdragon s8 then you could just flash that unlockable bootloader to an lets say verizon s8 and defeat the whole bootloader locking story., that's why every SD835 s8 is locked.
And you said you didn't create the petition but Lol you used the same nick from xda to create the petition, just stop being pathetic, i'm out
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Ummmm no? I have no idea who made this thread, or the petition, or wtf you are even talking about. Whats "pathetic" are your supposed detective skills. Take another look at my "nick" (lol) and at the op and the petition one more time buddy. lol how stupid are you?

partcyborg said:
Ummmm no? I have no idea who made this thread, or the petition, or wtf you are even talking about. Whats "pathetic" are your supposed detective skills. Take another look at my "nick" (lol) and at the op and the petition one more time buddy. lol how stupid are you?
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He wasn't talking to you, just thought I'd point that out, he quoted the OP.

sofir786 said:
He wasn't talking to you, just thought I'd point that out, he quoted the OP.
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Sure, but when did OP claim they didn't make the petition, and who DID claim they didn't make the petition? I think the guy is all confused haha

This is not the way people should ask manufacturer for things like this.
Only way to get anything done is to find connection in big Android news web sites, tell them to publish poll 'Would you buy next Samsung flagship if it will have locked bootloader?' and then put all this people on FIRE there!
And of course, if they persist, people should persist too.
Simple as that.

I too, will vote with my wallet when choosing my next phone and tablet. If Samsung doesn't leave me a real option for unlocked bootloader, I will spend my money elsewhere.

Just to mention here the Chinese version which is a snapdragon variant has a unlockable boot loader. The US variants don't, the question is why would Samsung do this, if not requested by a carrier otherwise every single snapdragon variant would be locked but they're not.

What about 950/955W? All Canadian phones are carries-unlocked and yet Samsung keeps the BL locked. No reason whatsoever. Definitely will go with a different brand once my S8+ gets old.

sofir786 said:
Just to mention here the Chinese version which is a snapdragon variant has a unlockable boot loader. The US variants don't, the question is why would Samsung do this, if not requested by a carrier otherwise every single snapdragon variant would be locked but they're not.
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True unfortunately they have different radios too

Dam my samsung order is on its way, and just found out about this... Someone is canceling the order now.

Carriers can opt-in or out, that's the smart way to do it for Samsung
Please add Snapdragon Note 8 to the petition title, and you will get more signatures; also, please share this on the S8+, and Note 8 XDA pages too--if you add the Snapdragon Note 8, of course. Carriers can opt-in or out, that's the smart way to do it for Samsung. For example, besides the US Snapdragon S8+, my other phone is a T-Mobile OEM unlocked Motorola Moto Z2 Force. T-Mobile and Sprint allow Lenovo to OEM unlock the Moto Z2 Force, while Verizon and AT&T do not allow it. Samsung cannot blame carriers, because some carriers obviously allow OEM unlock for a different phone that has the exact same CPU/chipset as the aforementioned Samsung (i.e., Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 mobile platform). Samsung has no valid excuse and cannot shift blame to carriers, but why should they? They can save money off of voided warranties via allowing OEM unlock, and give owners what they want at the same time!

jhofseth said:
Please add Snapdragon Note 8 to the petition title, and you will get more signatures; also, please share this on the S8+, and Note 8 XDA pages too--if you add the Snapdragon Note 8, of course. Carriers can opt-in or out, that's the smart way to do it for Samsung. For example, besides the US Snapdragon S8+, my other phone is a T-Mobile OEM unlocked Motorola Moto Z2 Force. T-Mobile and Sprint allow Lenovo to OEM unlock the Moto Z2 Force, while Verizon and AT&T do not allow it. Samsung cannot blame carriers, because some carriers obviously allow OEM unlock for a different phone that has the exact same CPU/chipset as the aforementioned Samsung (i.e., Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 mobile platform). Samsung has no valid excuse and cannot shift blame to carriers, but why should they? They can save money off of voided warranties via allowing OEM unlock, and give owners what they want at the same time!
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These kind of petitions go nowhere. They've been tried become and go to a deaf ear. The modding community is way too small compared to the rest of the world

LG Developer Boot Loader unlock for the TIM (Itallian version of this phone)

The T-Mobile version of the LG G7 can legally have it's bootloader unlocked.
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/IssueDeviceInfo.dev
I just though I'd put this here. This should open the door for TWRP recovery.
If you use the legal way to unlock your bootloader, you will not be able to use Google Pay or other payment systems. While these systems are convenient, the less places my money can be accessed, the better.
I want to get the LG G7 PLUS when I finally save up money as it has 128 GB internal storage. If I can help development in anyway, I will.

wrong section buddy

Well I actually tried yesterday when I found out, and after putting all the info of the phone the website gave me an error saying that the actual model of the T-Mobile variant is LMG710TMP...."P"... I was frustrated cuz the phone model in the settings is LMG710TM not LMG710TMP, Jesus..

Anybody tried it and get it to work?

@bigjohnman
Your assumption/information is totally wrong. LMG710TM means LG G7 for italian carrier TIM. It has nothing to do with T-mobile.

Montechristo said:
@bigjohnman
Your assumption/information is totally wrong. LMG710TM means LG G7 for italian carrier TIM. It has nothing to do with T-mobile.
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Well both this website, and my T-mobile phone "in settings > device model" says that it is the LMG710TM, I can confirm it but there is a problem with their unlocking website because when I try to unlock it gives an error.
https://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-LMG710TM-g7-thinq-tmobile

There's no problem with LG unlocking site at all. Your phone isn't eligible for unlocking because it isn't an European LGM710TM mentioned on dev site. For the list of supported devices see screenshot.
Your phone is LGM710TM variant for T-mobile US = LGM710TMP.
T-mobile site states clearly (s. screenshot) that their G7 has a model number LGM710TMP.
As simply as that.

Montechristo said:
There's no problem with LG unlocking site at all. Your phone isn't eligible for unlocking because it isn't an European LGM710TM mentioned on dev site. For the list of supported devices see screenshot.
Your phone is LGM710TM variant for T-mobile US = LGM710TMP.
T-mobile site states clearly (s. screenshot) that their G7 has a model number LGM710TMP.
As simply as that.
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I understand that , my point is that LG website where I go this phone from and also my phone itself say to be the 710TM model not TMP . which is weird and annoying after you were told it was a different model

Hmmm, sorry to get some T-Mobile users hopes up... Telecom Italia Mobile users, You're welcome, or "Prego" as they say in Italy.

May as well delete this thread.

Heart literally skipped a beat for a second, womp $hit happens

bigjohnman said:
Hmmm, sorry to get some T-Mobile users hopes up... Telecom Italia Mobile users, You're welcome, or "Prego" as they say in Italy.
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That's really pity for T-mobile customers. So far I know all recent T-mobile phones have a locked bootloader with no possibility to official unlock them. It's T-mobile requirement to manufactures.
Anyway the thread title is misleading and has to be changed.

Well, that sucks! Can't wait to get rid of LG's horrendous version of Android and flash LineageOS.

has everyone mailed LG dev about unlock for tmobile

ecompton59 said:
has everyone mailed LG dev about unlock for tmobile
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Everyone, please sign this petition to LG
https://www.change.org/p/lg-electro...ion&utm_term=b1c99c243f314531935fa8ffc92c4c4f

I ask the question here, is normal that usb debugging does not work ?
I absolutely need to work, Wifi adb and usb debugging not work

Arnova8G2 said:
I ask the question here, is normal that usb debugging does not work ?
I absolutely need to work, Wifi adb and usb debugging not work
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USB debugging should work it has an option for it in developer settings

Tetraguy said:
Well I actually tried yesterday when I found out, and after putting all the info of the phone the website gave me an error saying that the actual model of the T-Mobile variant is LMG710TMP...."P"... I was frustrated cuz the phone model in the settings is LMG710TM not LMG710TMP, Jesus..
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I brought an LG G7 here in Australia at a bargain a couple of months back. It shows T-mobile during bootup. But the model number is LM-G710TM while the software version is G710TM10p and build OPR.170623.032. I am now worried if LG-G710TM is the Italian model, not T-mobile, I got some Frankenstein phone. It does not have the manufacturer warranty anymore, but a 1 year seller warranty.

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I brought an LG G7 here in Australia at a bargain a couple of months back. It shows T-mobile during bootup. But the model number is LM-G710TM while the software version is G710TM10p and build OPR.170623.032. I am now worried if LG-G710TM is the Italian model, not T-mobile, I got some Frankenstein phone. It does not have the manufacturer warranty anymore, but a 1 year seller warranty.
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Hello and welcome to XDA
The European/Global model number is LMG710EM, I live in Italy and own a G7 with such model number bought new.

Isn't there a way to load EM firmware on the T-mobile version? Would love to get rid of that startup logo anyway