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moto z XT1650 engineering/developer edition on ebay

edit:
FireType, won the auction!
Now if anyone happens to know of some helpful developers...

Wow nice find! If someone gets a hold of this we def have potential to find a way to get a bootloader hack.

x000x said:
this isn't my auction but I just saw a Moto Z XT1650 engineering developer's edition on ebay. Would such a device possibly help in unlocking the bootloader?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/232184346157?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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Too bad I already updated to Nougat (no downgrading) I would have bought this phone for sure.
Thanks for sharing.

Maybe we could set up a pool if there's an expert willing to take a crack at it and interested in buying it. This might be the only shot at getting such a device. Still unsure if it would be helpful for people with retail versions of the Verizon moto z.

auction ended, did anyone from here actually bid on it? If not, this is probably the only time one of these would ever be made available

x000x said:
edit: well the auction ended... I wonder if whomever got it actually visits this forum
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Won it.

FireType said:
Won it.
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Great! Just out of curiosity, are you a dev?

rczrider said:
Great! Just out of curiosity, are you a dev?
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No, I'm not a developer. But I believe that this device is a simple version of Z with an unlocked bootloader. The rear panel has a "moto" logo, while Verizon devices has "droid" logo
as soon as I get it I'll write about it here

Wow! I'm shocked someone from here won it. I thought for sure it would have gone to some unknown person and we'd never see another one like it.

x000x said:
Wow! I'm shocked someone from here won it. I thought for sure it would have gone to some unknown person and we'd never see another one like it.
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What's the diff between that developer edition and global bootloader unlocked edition? Can you downgrade the bl on the developer devices?
Sent from my Motorola Moto Z Droid using XDA Labs

I'm really not sure what value this has in terms of root and (unofficially) unlocking bootloaders. I feel like it's just the device that's released to select developers prior to the official, public release. Even if there's something substantially different about it - in terms of software - that would give insight into unlocking, it's not much use unless it's in the hands of an experienced dev.
Interested in learning more nonetheless, though.

yes, the next step would be to find an experienced dev that might could offer some guidance

x000x said:
yes, the next step would be to find an experienced dev that might could offer some guidance
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I suppose it's possible it could be a situation similar to the one @elliwigy describes here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70407652&postcount=438
Short version: debug firmware from special pre-release phone + Dirty Cow exploit + experienced dev = unlocked bootloader and root for phone with virtually unlockable bootloader
I believe @elliwigy used to be a dev for Moto devices before moving to LG. They might be able to provide some guidance in determining the value of this "engineering" edition phone and its firmware. With the exception of tagging them in this post (twice ), I don't want to bug them too much since they likely can't do much without the phone itself.

FireType said:
No, I'm not a developer. But I believe that this device is a simple version of Z with an unlocked bootloader. The rear panel has a "moto" logo, while Verizon devices has "droid" logo
as soon as I get it I'll write about it here
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I'm curious, any updates?

x000x said:
I'm curious, any updates?
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another 1 week please =) im from Russia. Our POST is......................

Hello friends, I have the bike z 1560-03 but this team has the August 2016 follow-up that requirements (other than unlocked booloader) should I have? Can I install any firmware?
My computer is 64 gb dual sim.
Thank you.

Got it!
1) 3 GB RAM =)) LOL
2) Power Button is located above the volume buttons (another LOL)
3) Android 6.0.1 very buggy
4) Moto MOD connector have different hole in the middle. mods installation is impossible
5) No fingerprint scanner (it is not real)
6) Bootloader:
AP Fastboot Flash Mode (Not Secure)
BL: 90.02(*) (sha-2884c1d, 2016-03-16 16:41:30)
Baseband: M8996_1000.21.01.53p SHERIDAN_VZW_CUST
Product/Variant: Sheridan XT1650-01 32GB P1A
Serial Number: (it does not matter)
CPU: MSM8996
UFS: 32GB TOSHIBA THGLF2G8J4LBATR FV=0101
DRAM: 3GB SKHYNIX LP4 DIE=6Gb M5=06 M6=03 M7=00 M8=04
Console [NULL]: null
Battery OK
engineering
Software status: Modified

Could a dev/hacker find a way to unlock all bootlader using this prototype?

xterminater07 said:
Could a dev/hacker find a way to unlock all bootlader using this prototype?
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I wouldn't count on it, if for no other reason than we don't have any seasoned devs interested in the Moto Z (as far as I can tell, anyway). So even if there was a dev interested in helping us out (without the actual phone), they likely would never even see this thread. Maybe @erfanoabdi can weigh in, but I think they've given up on rooting the VZW variant (and I don't think they were ever working on a bootloader unlock).
Interesting that it's a Verizon (XT1650-01) prototype, though. I still haven't updated my VZW variant to Nougat in hopes of root, but I think at this point it's a lost cause (which I assumed to be the case when I opted for the VZW variant in the first place). I suppose it's always possible this phone could be used in conjunction with DirtyCow to come up with something, but that would only work for folks still on Marshmallow.

My Moto Z is dead since 3 weeks now. It won't boot/charge. Even the PC doesn't recognize it. Pleas help me unbrick it if you find a way.

need root n920v

Hi
I need root n920v with
Anyone can help me?
Baseband is: N920VVRU2BPD4
Android: 6.0.1

If you searched you would have found out that there is no root for this device. Not sure why you said you need root, but it's not coming any time soon if at all as far as anyone can figure.

tylerlawhon said:
If you searched you would have found out that there is no root for this device. Not sure why you said you need root, but it's not coming any time soon if at all as far as anyone can figure.
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Sighs.. I'm not sure why a lot of people don't bother to use the search function instead of cluttering the forum with the same stuff over and over again!!

thanks brother
but i need it because i living in iran and need to unlock network for this phone
i can't find unlock network on any website to pay it and my friend said use z3x box to unlock
z3x need root to unlock
i buy this phone and now just like kid tab now sim/no network
i need help

MrSajjad said:
thanks brother
but i need it because i living in iran and need to unlock network for this phone
i can't find unlock network on any website to pay it and my friend said use z3x box to unlock
z3x need root to unlock
i buy this phone and now just like kid tab now sim/no network
i need help
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The Verizon is already unlocked for ANY sim card because Verizon no longer sim locks their phones all you need to do is put the sim card you want in the phone and set the APN(Access Point Names) settings correctly. Root has nothing to do with it.

All you need is root. trapa pa pa. All you need is root. trapa papa.
All you need is root, root. Root is all you need:laugh:

we Have ENG_ROOT_N920V.tar
5.1.1 - 6.0.1

princecomsy said:
we Have ENG_ROOT_N920V.tar
5.1.1 - 6.0.1
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First I've heard of this.

princecomsy said:
we Have ENG_ROOT_N920V.tar
5.1.1 - 6.0.1
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So where is the eng kernel you're talking about? Or are you just going to do what everyone else does? They come along with a low post count screaming to high hell that they have "so and so.." And then just disappear?!

tylerlawhon said:
First I've heard of this.
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Figures huh?! Same old same old.

I Googled "ENG_ROOT_N920V.tar", and some guy is trying to sell it for $25. Sounds like a con to me....

darksidesh007 said:
I Googled "ENG_ROOT_N920V.tar", and some guy is trying to sell it for $25. Sounds like a con to me....
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Agreed. It's a con. Probably fishing for marks with a Note 7 who want a rooted Note 5 - I feel the desperation myself as this is my situation. I think I'll move to the Note 4 until the Note 8 is released. It's not like a Pixel XL 128gb is going to show up on the google store anytime soon. I sure wish there was root for the Note 5...

https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note5/general/root-n920v-t3538192

MrMike2182 said:
So where is the eng kernel you're talking about? Or are you just going to do what everyone else does? They come along with a low post count screaming to high hell that they have "so and so.." And then just disappear?!
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Says the location is Syria. It doesn't take too much imagination to think of a few reasons to not be flirting with a kernel from an unknown source with that as an origin location. Just saying.

ratman6161 said:
Says the location is Syria. It doesn't take too much imagination to think of a few reasons to not be flirting with a kernel from an unknown source with that as an origin location. Just saying.
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That may be true however, @activefan01 did provide the eng kernel for the Verizon variant it just doesn't allow root access outside of the terminal so I'm ok with testing stuff that he provides.

Well i was wondering before i gave it a shot
If i unlock bootloader then i will be able to root the phone im going to give it a shot
Soon as stock rom downloads
I did this and rooted the sm-g935v
This way and that has locked bootloader

dave28658 said:
Well i was wondering before i gave it a shot
If i unlock bootloader then i will be able to root the phone im going to give it a shot
Soon as stock rom downloads
I did this and rooted the sm-g935v
This way and that has locked bootloader
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If you were able to unlock bootloader, yes. However we can't

Mine is unlocked
---------- Post added at 05:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:33 PM ----------
Thats the easy part

:crying:

tylerlawhon said:
If you were able to unlock bootloader, yes. However we can't
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Bootloader unlocked

At&t variant unlock bl

Can this one be unlocked bootloader? And the steps rooted and ROM? Anyone know what quarter we see Nougat?

cell2011 said:
Can this one be unlocked bootloader? And the steps rooted and ROM? Anyone know what quarter we see Nougat?
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On At&t variant you can unlock bootloader, steps to root is similar to every other phone, flash twrp and then superSU. You cannot install a custom ROM on the at&t variant unless you convert to another model. I wouldn't ever expect nougat to come to the at&t variant, once again, convert and flash nougat ruu for the us unlocked variant

But there is a slim chance for Nougat?

cell2011 said:
But there is a slim chance for Nougat?
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I wouldn't even give it a slim chance, the AT&T variant is still on 6.0, they released just one update and that was it...

cell2011 said:
But there is a slim chance for Nougat?
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MGfusion said:
I wouldn't even give it a slim chance, the AT&T variant is still on 6.0, they released just one update and that was it...
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I believe they actually made a statement saying that they would only update non-htc phones somewhere on a Twitter comment @att

wow! i wish i knew this before i bought my AT&T-branded A9.

Question Is there a TWRP for the Motorola edge 5g UW (2021)?

On the TWRP website i see a Motorola Moto edge (racer) but is it for the Motorola edge 5g UW (2021)?

No, our edge 2021 is berlna, or berlin, out side of north america.

tom.etc said:
No, our edge 2021 is berlna, or berlin, out side of north america.
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Ah I see now thank you

No problem. I wish I could make one myself, but I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to compiling software.

tom.etc said:
No problem. I wish I could make one myself, but I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to compiling software.
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Is there any other custom recovery for the Motorola edge

Only unlocked version is possible
VZ version bootloader is deadlocked

mingkee said:
Only unlocked version is possible
VZ version bootloader is deadlocked
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Couldn't you unlock it with the "OEM unlocking"?

RealBraveGamer said:
Couldn't you unlock it with the "OEM unlocking"?
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It's 1 of 2

RealBraveGamer said:
Couldn't you unlock it with the "OEM unlocking"?
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Not with Verizon devices. Verizon devices are *DEADLOCKED.* You will never unlock a Verizon sold device's bootloader without exploits.

Is there a root with no pc method on the edge 2021 Berlin? Mine is an unlocked version just so you know...

wbill2k said:
Is there a root with no pc method on the edge 2021 Berlin? Mine is an unlocked version just so you know...
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You need a PC to be able to flash a modified boot.img within Fastboot if the device isn't already rooted.

vzw

rongonzo said:
vzw
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Interesting.
Did you unlock the device via normal methods?
I haven't seen an unlockable vzw moto since Motorola G7 series.
I've started development work on this device and would be nice to know if I need to consider support for the vzw model.
Thanks in advance!

rongonzo said:
vzw
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How were you able to accomplish this?
I have the same device but on the Motorola unlock website it says my device isn't eligible.

Mohsin6643 said:
How were you able to accomplish this?
I have the same device but on the Motorola unlock website it says my device isn't eligible.
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My assumption is vzw model is also unlockable via moto-key.
It will cost about 60usd to unlock bootloader.
With that said there's no garentee roms or twrp will be fully compatible.

Question T-mobile locked to debrand and unlock it SM-S908U

Hi guys,
I just bought a Galaxy S22 and it's locked and seems like can't be unlocked by T-Mobile, I'd like to flash it with a stock ROM and I'm wondering if that's enough to get the phone unlocked, I don't want to root it.
I've been searching and I saw a couple of firmware but not sure if they are up to date and how is the process to flash the phone.
I'd like to flash it using a MacBook Pro.
baseband is
S908USQU2CWCE
S908U - Galaxy model
SQ - Snapdragon
U - update
2 - Bootloader version 2?
CWCE - what's this?
any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.

pmmul said:
Hi guys,
I just bought a Galaxy S22 and it's locked and seems like can't be unlocked by T-Mobile, I'd like to flash it with a stock ROM and I'm wondering if that's enough to get the phone unlocked, I don't want to root it.
I've been searching and I saw a couple of firmware but not sure if they are up to date and how is the process to flash the phone.
I'd like to flash it using a MacBook pro.
also when I go to the about phone I'm not seeing the whole model I just see SM-S908U, so I'm not sure which firmware to pickup.
any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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You cannot defeat a carrier lock by simply flashing a different CSC. There are online services available that can do this for a fee. Due to XDA's policy on paid content/services, I cannot recommend a specific service.
If you use firmware for a different model, such as S908B, you could render your device inoperable.
As for flashing firmware, there is already an existing thread on this. Please search before posting.

pmmul said:
Hi guys,
I just bought a Galaxy S22 and it's locked and seems like can't be unlocked by T-Mobile, I'd like to flash it with a stock ROM and I'm wondering if that's enough to get the phone unlocked, I don't want to root it.
I've been searching and I saw a couple of firmware but not sure if they are up to date and how is the process to flash the phone.
I'd like to flash it using a MacBook pro.
also when I go to the about phone I'm not seeing the whole model I just see SM-S908U, so I'm not sure which firmware to pickup.
any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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First, why can it not be unlocked? Did you buy it outright or do you still owe payments on it? If paid off, it should be able to be unlocked.
And check the How to Guides tabs for instructions on flashing and so on. I keep my device stock all the way, other than the launcher and icons.

Clark Joseph Kent said:
First, why can it not be unlocked? Did you buy it outright or do you still owe payments on it? If paid off, it should be able to be unlocked.
And check the How to Guides tabs for instructions on flashing and so on. I keep my device stock all the way, other than the launcher and icons.
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I just bought it from amazon and I don't have a T-Mobile account

Clark Joseph Kent said:
First, why can it not be unlocked? Did you buy it outright or do you still owe payments on it? If paid off, it should be able to be unlocked.
And check the How to Guides tabs for instructions on flashing and so on. I keep my device stock all the way, other than the launcher and icons.
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I just bought it on amazon

V0latyle said:
You cannot defeat a carrier lock by simply flashing a different CSC. There are online services available that can do this for a fee. Due to XDA's policy on paid content/services, I cannot recommend a specific service.
If you use firmware for a different model, such as S908B, you could render your device inoperable.
As for flashing firmware, there is already an existing thread on this. Please search before posting.
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pmmul said:
I just bought it from amazon and I don't have a T-Mobile account
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pmmul said:
I just bought it on amazon
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Understood. But read what V0latyle posted for your issue or question.