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[Q] Cannot unlock bootloader.

Hello,
Before posting here I tried to find the solution to my problem by searching on this site and also google but couldn't find the answer so finally decided to post it here.
I have Motorola Xoom MZ600...
So when I type in the command "fastboot oem unlock" nothing happens on the tablet and it shows on the command prompt that
"<bootloader> oem unlock is currently under construction"
What does that mean and what should I do to unlock the bootloader?
Thanks.

wimobile246 said:
Hello,
Before posting here I tried to find the solution to my problem by searching on this site and also google but couldn't find the answer so finally decided to post it here.
I have Motorola Xoom MZ600...
So when I type in the command "fastboot oem unlock" nothing happens on the tablet and it shows on the command prompt that
"<bootloader> oem unlock is currently under construction"
What does that mean and what should I do to unlock the bootloader?
Thanks.
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Not really sure what it is, but have you tried to launch SDK Manager and update platform-tools and google driver?

wimobile246 said:
Hello,
Before posting here I tried to find the solution to my problem by searching on this site and also google but couldn't find the answer so finally decided to post it here.
I have Motorola Xoom MZ600...
So when I type in the command "fastboot oem unlock" nothing happens on the tablet and it shows on the command prompt that
"<bootloader> oem unlock is currently under construction"
What does that mean and what should I do to unlock the bootloader?
Thanks.
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Its likely cause your tablet is booting into the OS and not fastboot...
Use this AIO_scripts_R.A.H._TWRPv2.6.3.zip - 12.00 MB
Ive created that for installing twrp recovery but also included tools to unlock your boot loader.
under the windows folder and click the runme.bat and simply folliw the prompts for what you want to do...cant get any easier.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2

Thanks guys for the reply.
@mikecore - SDK manager, platform-tools and drivers were up to date. @runandhide05 - I made sure I was in the fastboot mode. And thank you so much for the link but it wasn't that I was doing wrong, the problem was the bootloaders were very old from the very first built or probably even before the xoom was released to public (when it was in manufacture trial or something). So whenever I tried to check the software update it said it was uptodate but it was running froyo (2.5 or something). What I did was I got the imgs of the latest built available from motorola and pushed that in fastboot mode. After that I got like 5 software updates OTA and it updated the bootloader to the latest version and now I am running android 4.1. Also I was able to unlock the bootloader now.

[Q] Cricket XT1045 ( Moto G) - what can I do w/ this phone ?

Hello Everyone-
My apologies but, after reading page upon page of information, I am just more confused.
Has anyone found a method to unlock this bootloader yet - if even temporarily ?
All these terms ( TWRP, CWM, AOSP, etc.) just have my head spinning.
I am able to follow the steps to these processes, I just need to know which ones to follow.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks

Hell-On-Wheels said:
Hello Everyone-
My apologies but, after reading page upon page of information, I am just more confused.
Has anyone found a method to unlock this bootloader yet - if even temporarily ?
All these terms ( TWRP, CWM, AOSP, etc.) just have my head spinning.
I am able to follow the steps to these processes, I just need to know which ones to follow.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
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The section for the model mentioned that you are looking for is in http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/4g-development
If you find it all confusing at this point, I'd recommend the use of http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/4g-development/moto-g-4g-easyrecovery-toolkit-t2856710 for now.

Is this toolkit standalone ?
Somcom3X -
Thanks for the direction. If I use your toolkit, does it contain everything needed ? Can I disregard the other programs/files I dl'd in previous unlocking attempts - for example :adb tools treiber, Android Studio, etc.
I gave it a quick test, but my device never appears. This is what I see :
Your device is:
If this is incorrect please exit this program
Press any key to continue . . .
The phone is in fastboot mode, USB debugging on. I previously installed the ADB drivers w/i the toolkit. Do I also need to run (m)fastboot, as well ?
What am I missing here ?

Hell-On-Wheels said:
Somcom3X -
Thanks for the direction. If I use your toolkit, does it contain everything needed ? Can I disregard the other programs/files I dl'd in previous unlocking attempts - for example :adb tools treiber, Android Studio, etc.
I gave it a quick test, but my device never appears. This is what I see :
Your device is:
If this is incorrect please exit this program
Press any key to continue . . .
The phone is in fastboot mode, USB debugging on. I previously installed the ADB drivers w/i the toolkit. Do I also need to run (m)fastboot, as well ?
What am I missing here ?
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Could you try using a different USB port/computer? All of the commands have been automated.

Phone was recognized, program went thru the motions but..
Command prompt did what it was supposed to do, but it still asked to enter unlock code from Motorola site. I just continued hitting any key to continue. Bootloader still locked. What now ?

Hell-On-Wheels said:
Command prompt did what it was supposed to do, but it still asked to enter unlock code from Motorola site. I just continued hitting any key to continue. Bootloader still locked. What now ?
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You need the unlock code from the Motorola site. You'll be better off replying in that thread for the toolkit.

Somcom3X said:
You need the unlock code from the Motorola site. You'll be better off replying in that thread for the toolkit.
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I thought that this toolkit did away with that requirement. As I mentioned in my OP, I am working with a Cricket XT1045. Motorola does not give out unlock codes for these versions.
I will post in that other thread if anyone has found a workaround.
Thanks

Without an unlock code, your pretty much on your own. However, this might work in your case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792487

[Completed] How to unlock bootloader of a device that does not qualify to unlock bootloader?

I tried unlocking the bootloader of Moto G2 XT1068 device. I downloaded minimal adb and fastboot tools and got the string code from cmd prompt, but when I go to the website and search whether my device can be unlocked, it says your device does not qualify to unlock bootloader. What does this mean? Why is not qualified to unlock bootloader? And how can I unlock it? Is there a way?
Please help me!

XDA Visitor said:
I tried unlocking the bootloader of Moto G2 XT1068 device. I downloaded minimal adb and fastboot tools and got the string code from cmd prompt, but when I go to the website and search whether my device can be unlocked, it says your device does not qualify to unlock bootloader. What does this mean? Why is not qualified to unlock bootloader? And how can I unlock it? Is there a way?
Please help me!
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Hi, thanks for using XDA assist!
First, please create an account so you can post in other forums.
Here is your device's main forum area:
(You should bookmark this)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014
Here is where you'll find the information you require:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/xt1063-t3018818
After creating your account, here's where you'll ask for help in the future:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/help
Good luck!

Verizon Bootloader Unlock

Is anyone else working on unlocking the bootloader for verizon pixels? Its clearly possible as people are doing it but but not releasing it publicly. All the other threads on this are locked because people keep trying to offer services outside of XDA. Are there theories on how its being done? Spoofing the verizon IMEI check server? Temp root and modifying a system file?

Quada said:
Is anyone else working on unlocking the bootloader for verizon pixels? Its clearly possible as people are doing it but but not releasing it publicly. All the other threads on this are locked because people keep trying to offer services outside of XDA. Are there theories on how its being done? Spoofing the verizon IMEI check server? Temp root and modifying a system file?
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I have been poking around on google for a long time checking for Verizon bootloader unlock activity and I noticed that as well. This got me thinking, and while I haven't done a lot of digging to see if my idea if feasible here's what I got. I was thinking to leverage Spectre "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectre_(security_vulnerability)" somehow to leak a signature that can then be passed in an api call to unlock the bootloader. If i recall, I think I remember seeing a function in android source somewhere that took a prm specifying unlock/lock and then a signature created by the vendor to allow the unlock. if you could figure out the appropriate offsets in memory, maybe it would be possible? As said, I have not done much research on this but just figured I'd share and see what others thought.

Pixel 2 Verizon unlock bootloader instructions are here below
Unlocking the Bootloader WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE!! so backup important files.
Install ADB/Fastboot Drivers
Enable Developer Options
Enable USB Debugging in Developer Options
Plug Pixel 2 into PC
Open a Command Prompt window;
In Command Prompt, type adb start-server
and hit ENTER
If you see * daemon started successfully *
continue to next step
In Command Prompt, type adb devices
and hit ENTER
If you see "List of devices attached" as well as "Your Devices Serial Number device or unauthorized"
continue to next step
On Pixel 2 - Allow PC for USB Debugging
In Command Prompt, type adb reboot bootloader
Once your Pixel 2 has rebooted into the bootloader
In Command Prompt, type fastboot flashing lock_critical
and hit ENTER Then follow the instructions on your Pixel 2 to finish Unlocking Bootloader.
Correct on the steps, including the entire discussion found here. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pix...el-2s-t3726294
***PATCHED BY OUT-OF-CYCLE JANUARY UPDATE***
If you have received the OTA patch for your pixel2, and now are on OPM2.171019.016, you will no longer be able to run the command. And downgrade is not available at this time.
As of 1/24/2018 users who have purchased new phones have been able to remove the SIM, refuse internet (WiFi) connection at the initial startup. After completing the initial setup, you can sideload 8.1 to take advantage of the command in the OP. If you connect to the internet with WiFi or with your SIM, chances are high you will receive the update and this method WILL NOT work. To date, there are no other ways to unlock the bootloader on VZW PIX2 other than this method. Instructions to sideload stock OTA's are found here along with the downloads. https://developers.google.com/android/ota Once again, DO NOT USE 8.1.0 (OPM2.171019.016, Jan 2018, Verizon) but instead use 8.1.0 (OPM1.171019.013, Jan 2018) The command is not available on 8.0.
There is also another alternative way which has worked for me this week on Pixel 32GGB Verizon. Its called depixel8. more info can be found @ http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
Usage:
Step 1) Install fastboot and adb on your PC, ensure both are working with your Pixel.
Step 2) Run "adb push dePixel8 /data/local/tmp", "adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/dePixel8" and finally run the program "adb shell /data/local/tmp/dePixel8"
(put the depixel files in the same folder as your ADB/FASTBOOT drivers are where you do your command prompt commands)
Step 3) Wait for the phone to reboot to the bootloader. If it is not rebooting you can try to run various apps until it does, or you may have to reboot and start over.
Step 4) Issue the command "fastboot oem unlock", this will open up the unlock prompt and warning on the screen. You can now unlock. If you get an error, about unlocking not being allowed, start all over again.

MpandAUS said:
Pixel 2 Verizon unlock bootloader instructions are here below
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dePixel8 is patched in Android 7.1.1 and newer.

lock bootlooader without power button
How can i relock my bootloader without use of my power button its broken

Keetoowah said:
How can i relock my bootloader without use of my power button its broken
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Are you rooted?

Keetoowah said:
How can i relock my bootloader without use of my power button its broken
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I personally recommend not relocking your bootloader. If you aren't on pure stock it will give you problems and even if you are on pure stock, an unlocked bootloader is a devices most powerful recovery tool and OTAs have been known to fail on occasion and other problems you would want to recover from can occur.
As to the answer to your question, if you can boot the device normally at all then you can turn on adb debugging and from there open an adb shell and use adb reboot bootloader to get to fastboot mode and then use fastboot oem lock I believe

KittyRgnarok said:
I personally recommend not relocking your bootloader. If you aren't on pure stock it will give you problems and even if you are on pure stock, an unlocked bootloader is a devices most powerful recovery tool and OTAs have been known to fail on occasion and other problems you would want to recover from can occur.
As to the answer to your question, if you can boot the device normally at all then you can turn on adb debugging and from there open an adb shell and use adb reboot bootloader to get to fastboot mode and then use fastboot oem lock I believe
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Thank I've decided to have the power button repaired at my own expence since I have a Verizon Pixel 2 with an unlocked bootloader. The replacement they sent me wasn't unlockable. The unlocked bootloader with TWRP and root are well worth the price of the power button.

Keetoowah said:
Thank I've decided to have the power button repaired at my own expence since I have a Verizon Pixel 2 with an unlocked bootloader. The replacement they sent me wasn't unlockable. The unlocked bootloader with TWRP and root are well worth the price of the power button.
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How much was the replacement button and installation by the way, I'm rather curious

getting back on track, it looks like someone claims to be able to OEM unlock after getting the April OTA? Can anyone support or contradict this claim? https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/89rnoa/google_pixel_verizon_oem_unlock/

[GUIDE] unlock your G7 bootloader

Now Motorola supported has updated to support G7. You should be able to unlock open market model.
Prerequisites:
1. ADB installed
2. Motorola drivers installed
3. Your phone has enabled OEM unlock (hit build number few times to enable developers options) and USB debugging
4. Backup your internal storage. ALL PERSONAL DATA ON INTERNAL STORAGE WILL BE WIPED DURING OEM UNLOCK PROCESS!
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Process:
1. Enter bootloader. After your phone connected to host computer, use the following:
Code:
adb devices
After your phone has been shown up, use the following command to enter bootloader
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
2. Retrieve your phone unlock data and submit
Go to https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Retrieve your phone unlock data using the following and open notepad or any text editor
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
You should see 5 lines of data starting (bootloader). Right click and mark the data on the line 2-5, drag until all data highlighted and right click once.
Paste the 4 line data on your favorite text editor and locate the cursor to the end of the line and press delete once, and repeat until 4 lines of data become a single line, and press Ctrl+a (select all) followed by Ctrl+c (copy)
Paste the single line to the box under #6 and verify. Accept the terms and press the blue button
3. Unlock your bootloader
After the unlock code delivered, highlight and copy 20 characters code
Enter the following command and press space once and paste the code
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
It should be fastboot oem unlock XXXXX (20 characters code)
You have to enter same command again to finish the process.
Your phone bootloader now unlocked and it's ready to install root

is there a way to relock once unlocked?

shaDNfro said:
is there a way to relock once unlocked?
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Yes. fastboot oem lock but doing so will wipe the device back to factory settings.

adb backup -all
will back up your phone to a cable connected laptop. Is there anything else one needs to back up before unlocking the bootloader wipes your data off the phone?
**Specifically, will it backup
1. Documents folder
2. Download folder
3. Other custom created folders like saved photographs, etc.
Thank you.

For anyone looking at this thread and wondering, yes, Amazon branded device's bootloaders can be unlocked.

Could someone with an unlocked bootloader test out how well the Android Q GSI works?

kaiomatico said:
Could someone with an unlocked bootloader test out how well the Android Q GSI works?
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Until a custom recovery is created, we're stuck on stock

Omegapsy said:
Until a custom recovery is created, we're stuck on stock
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Nope, the beauty of GSI's are that you can simply do an "fastboot flash system NameOfGSI.img" and the rom is flashed. No need for a custom recovery

Now that TWRP is finally available I'm picking up my courage to unlock and root my Moto G7. Thank you for all your instructions here and in the root thread.
Because I'm not an android expert and am scared I want to be sure I understand everything correctly.
1. ADB is installed and works. (I used adb to create an adb backup to my laptop).
2. Not sure what you mean by installing Motorola drivers. (I can see the Moto G7 when I connect it by cable to my W 10 laptop).
4. Backing up:
I used a cable connection to copy all the visible files to my laptop using Windows file explorer. I also have the adb backup mentioned above.
Final question:
What will need to be restored after unlocking the bootloader? Everything I backed up or only parts?
Thank you.

I would appreciate someone helping to answer @maybeme2 questions above in post #9. Specifically question 2 about drivers. I've downloaded the Lenovo MOTO Smart Assistant and can ADB connect to my device. However when I set the device to fastboot mode then the connection is dropped.

5 seconds delay on boot after unlocking bootloader
I unlocked my bootloader using the excellent instructions above. But now, everytime I reboot I get a screen that says
Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted.....
ID (is blank)
your device will boot in 5 seconds.
bad key
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How do I get rid of that?
Thanks.

maybeme2 said:
I unlocked my bootloader using the excellent instructions above. But now, everytime I reboot I get a screen that says
How do I get rid of that?
Thanks.
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That's part of unlocking and that warning is there for a reason. That said you can either relock or find another logo.bin to flash that covers it up. Flashing another logo.bin does not make your phone secure again it's just cosmetic.

ptn107 said:
That's part of unlocking and that warning is there for a reason. That said you can either relock or find another logo.bin to flash that covers it up. Flashing another logo.bin does not make your phone secure again it's just cosmetic.
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Thank you for replying.
My next step is to root the phone. Will that get rid of it?
If not, where do I get another compatible logo.bin?
Thank you again.

maybeme2 said:
Thank you for replying.
My next step is to root the phone. Will that get rid of it?
If not, where do I get another compatible logo.bin?
Thank you again.
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It will not remove the warning. In fact rooting is even less secure fyi.
You'll have to search on xda for a modified logo.bin.

ptn107 said:
It will not remove the warning. In fact rooting is even less secure fyi.
You'll have to search on xda for a modified logo.bin.
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Less secure than letting Google access all my data? ? I have firewalls and tools to protect me. I'm just new to Moto.

maybeme2 said:
Thank you for replying.
My next step is to root the phone. Will that get rid of it?
If not, where do I get another compatible logo.bin?
Thank you again.
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I used the information from this thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g7/themes/mod-custom-boot-logos-t3923110
The logo.bin file has several images. I found that the image named "orange" was the one displayed when my device boots.

cou94114 said:
I used the information from this thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g7/themes/mod-custom-boot-logos-t3923110
The logo.bin file has several images. I found that the image named "orange" was the one displayed when my device boots.
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Thank you.
Does removing "orange" also remove the 5 second delay?

maybeme2 said:
Thank you.
Does removing "orange" also remove the 5 second delay?
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I never said that I removed the image named "orange". I did extract the "orange" image from logo.bin, edited the orange.png to black out the warning text, replaced the orange.png file in logo.bin and then flashed the modified logo.bin "fastboot flash logo modified-logo.bin".
I concur with ptn107's recommendation that you lock your bootloader and return your device to stock. That way you won't have to wait the five seconds which seems to be your concern.

cou94114 said:
I concur with ptn107's recommendation that you lock your bootloader and return your device to stock. That way you won't have to wait the five seconds which seems to be your concern.
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Yes it is the imposed delay that I objects to. I've had other rooted phones and none had this warning and delay after unlocking the bootloader. So it is not part of android but something added by Moto.
It's not a big deal, but an unnecessary annoyance which is why I asked in a moto thread.

Help me, I got oem unlock but I can't enable it!