My carrier: T-Mobile
My phone(s)... both original bricked phone and replacement unlocked Verizon phones: Motorola Z4 XT1980-4
History:
I bricked my original OEM Motorola Moto Z4 (bought direct from Motorola). The only reasonably priced replacement that I could find is the Verizon version of the Moto Z4. I purchased two Verizon phones (don't want to loose access to my Moto Mods again). The Verizon phones are unlocked and work with my T-Mobile SIM.
However:
The Verizon ROM is a little quirky and is definitely missing features and settings that were available on the factory ROM phone. I REALLY want to replace the Verizon ROM with the Motorola factory ROM on these carrier unlocked phones.
I am willing to experiment with one of my replacement Verizon phones.
The big questions:
Can this be done (ROM replacement)?
Also...
The frequencies supported on the Verizon version of the Moto Z4 are not exactly the same as on the original Motorola OEM Moto Z4 version. Will this return the frequencies back to the Motorola OEM Moto Z4 frequencies?
Thanks for your help, insight and experience!
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Hi All
I`m travelling to the states in a few weeks and was interested in picking up a new phone , namely the Moto G. I noticed best buy have two versions
an verizon no contract for $99 and an unlocked for $202. The downside is that they only seem to have the verizon in store , the other has to be ordered in.
Anyone know what the best option is, would the verizon need to be unlocked for use on a foreign network? If so ,is that a straight forward job?
And also, is the verizon version ok for rooting? I read somewhere its not possible.
Thanks in advance
If you are getting one for abroad , get the international GSM version. Here's why:
1. The Verizon Moto G is CDMA only, which means it will only work on Verizon and cannot be unlocked for use on a GSM network in another country.
2. The Verizon Moto G cannot have its bootloader unlocked because Verizon mandates that so you cannot root it at all.
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i am going to buy moto g but there is some variant whose bootloader is not unlockable so i want to know which variant i shouldnt buy and also does moto g other variant have different model number because what i am going to buy will have xt1032 (16 gb) model number.....
also is it a good idea to buy moto g without warranty because in my country moto g is not released but from the shop i am buying the phone is totally new packed in box....
it will be great help if someone answer my questions....
Uz986 said:
i am going to buy moto g but there is some variant whose bootloader is not unlockable so i want to know which variant i shouldnt buy and also does moto g other variant have different model number because what i am going to buy will have xt1032 (16 gb) model number.....
also is it a good idea to buy moto g without warranty because in my country moto g is not released but from the shop i am buying the phone is totally new packed in box....
it will be great help if someone answer my questions....
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Check this post, it lists the models that can unlock and not unlock.
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/f2061da875
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/87215
Also if you can buy a Google Play Edition International version somehow, those are unlockable. Unlocking will void your warranty (if you have one).
github said:
Check this post, it lists the models that can unlock and not unlock.
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/f2061da875
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/87215
Also if you can buy a Google Play Edition International version somehow, those are unlockable. Unlocking will void your warranty (if you have one).
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thanks but how can i differentiate between moto g global gsm or others ......do they have different model number because the one i saw on shop that moto g says nothing other than moto g.
Hello everyone,
I am sure that this has been asked and answered before, but I have not found much solutions beyond the common "wait and see what happens".
My problem is that I own a 16GB 2013 Motorola Moto G which I purchased unlocked and with a Global GSM from Amazon in March and am having trouble unlocking the boot loader. I am currently connected to the Vodafone EG network (although not on a plan- it is prepaid).
I have gone through all the steps from [I am not allowed to post the link, but it's legit and consistent with all other tutorials.] but am told by the Motorola website that my phone cannot be unlocked. On the Motorola forums, it only states that Moto Gs sold by AT&T cannot be unlocked, so I am confused as the why the phone which I bought unlocked does not work.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I should go around rooting my phone? Is there any way to root it without directly unlocking the boot loader from Motorola? Would it work if I reset the phone/removed the SIM card?
Thanks.
Get sunshine: http://theroot.ninja
$25 but its worth it. Think about all the freedom you get by unlocking the bootloader.
Sounds great, except the website states it only works on Moto Gs running 4.4.3 or lower. I am running 4.4.4 (sorry I forgot to mention that). Any suggestions?
Try to copy the code by hand
Download it and run it. Sunshine will first do a bunch of comparability tests. Only when the app knows its compatible it will pause and ask for payment. Once you pay, and if it doesn't work, they guarantee a refund on their site. Download it and try it, can't hurt. The site also states that it might work on some devices running 4.4.4
Also you stated that the Motorola website states only att phones cannot be unlocked. Maybe your phone cannot be unlocked because it was probably on the att network before it was gsm unlocked.
donkeycarts said:
Hello everyone,
I am sure that this has been asked and answered before, but I have not found much solutions beyond the common "wait and see what happens".
My problem is that I own a 16GB 2013 Motorola Moto G which I purchased unlocked and with a Global GSM from Amazon in March and am having trouble unlocking the boot loader. I am currently connected to the Vodafone EG network (although not on a plan- it is prepaid).
I have gone through all the steps from [I am not allowed to post the link, but it's legit and consistent with all other tutorials.] but am told by the Motorola website that my phone cannot be unlocked. On the Motorola forums, it only states that Moto Gs sold by AT&T cannot be unlocked, so I am confused as the why the phone which I bought unlocked does not work.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I should go around rooting my phone? Is there any way to root it without directly unlocking the boot loader from Motorola? Would it work if I reset the phone/removed the SIM card?
Thanks.
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Not an answer to your current issue but may help with next one...
It's best to check these issues before you decide to buy a device. As a rule, avoid carrier-branded and/or network-locked devices unless the benefit to you outweighs the reality that your device belongs to that carrier/network forever and is likely permanently bootloader locked.
Carrier devices aren't discounted or subsidized usually, they are amortized. Overall, you may end up paying more than buying an unlocked device outright separately from a mobile plan.
Did sunshine work?
Hi there, I'm an android XDA veteran but have never had a Motorola device.
Can new (as of April 2015) Moto G phones from Boost or Verizon be fully unlocked at the bootloader level? I've scanned the FAQs and recent posts on old unlock bootloader threads and it's not clear if these carriers have locked things down tightly or not.
I'm looking to get a WiFi-only smartphone for a friend who's low on funds and setup it up with CM12 and VOIP calling using Hangouts/Google Voice/Skype, etc. After scrounging around on swappa for something suitable I noticed these new prepaid Moto G devices selling for $49 (verizon) or $44 (boost). Sounds like the way to go if I can get one to be fully-flashable...
Thanks!
bmeek said:
Hi there, I'm an android XDA veteran but have never had a Motorola device.
Can new (as of April 2015) Moto G phones from Boost or Verizon be fully unlocked at the bootloader level? I've scanned the FAQs and recent posts on old unlock bootloader threads and it's not clear if these carriers have locked things down tightly or not.
I'm looking to get a WiFi-only smartphone for a friend who's low on funds and setup it up with CM12 and VOIP calling using Hangouts/Google Voice/Skype, etc. After scrounging around on swappa for something suitable I noticed these new prepaid Moto G devices selling for $49 (verizon) or $44 (boost). Sounds like the way to go if I can get one to be fully-flashable...
Thanks!
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Bought my MOTO G boost version about 2 months ago. Works perfectly. Bootloader unlock is pretty easy too.
Hope I helped!
hello, im in need of a rootable cell phone, i bought what i thought was a moto z play but was actually a moto z play droid (xt1635-01) which is locked tight thanks to big red
so im wondering if anyone knows a comparable phone that is unlockable. for example verizons offering of pixels maybe? i had a lg g4 which was bootloader locked but rootable, which was acceptable until the motherboard went out. this happened to me on a samsung gs3 so i HAD samsung and lg both on do not buy list but after this motorola trash im ready to just take whatever will work.
any help for a poor sap still stuck on verizon? thanks
bigredretard said:
hello, im in need of a rootable cell phone, i bought what i thought was a moto z play but was actually a moto z play droid (xt1635-01) which is locked tight thanks to big red
so im wondering if anyone knows a comparable phone that is unlockable. for example verizons offering of pixels maybe? i had a lg g4 which was bootloader locked but rootable, which was acceptable until the motherboard went out. this happened to me on a samsung gs3 so i HAD samsung and lg both on do not buy list but after this motorola trash im ready to just take whatever will work.
any help for a poor sap still stuck on verizon? thanks
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Look at the list of available Verizon devices, get their model numbers and then search to see which of those model numbers are rootable.
If you can use any unlocked device then just search for rootable devices that Verizon will allow in their BYOP program, if they allow unlocked devices then take your pick of any of rootable devices they allow on their network. You can even choose a device that is not only rootable but has custom ROMs available also.
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