Question - is anyone having issues unlocking the boot loader of Motorola devices, from old to new?
I have a few old devices that I need to unlock the boot loader to test some ROM's, TWRP etc. and I go through the Motorola site as you have to. After I enter the unlock code (removing all the (bootloader) and spaces), I always now get "The device is not eligible for bootloader unlocking". I have had this issue before and assumed it was a vendor locked device, but now with more than five devices having the same message, surely they all cannot be ineligible for bootloader unlocking. The CSN code with getvar indicates the bootloader is able to be unlocked.
Is any else experiencing this?
Is it logging in with the same account?
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I have a chinese Device, loaded with a global rom.
I decided to "fastboot oem lock" the phone, now it won't boot anymore, saying that I can't use the current MIUI version.
I tried unlocking it again, but I have no linked account, and I can't find a way to flash the Chinese ROM as I always get an error, probably due to locked bootloader.
What can I do?
Unlock your device and usei tool with fastboot rom.
I cannot unlock it, it asks me to use an user associated with the device, but I never associated one and now I can't do it.
Your best bet might be to contact Xiaomi directly. BTW, what where you doing since it's unlocked but won't boot?
OEM Unlocking toggled.
Unlock data submitted to Motorola.
Email received with unlock code.
Running unlock code on fastboot gives me "by unlocking the bootloader, you will..." screen with "DO NOT UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER" and "UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER" options.
When I select "UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER" and click start, the bootloader still shows as oem_locked after.
I've rooted a number of Moto phones before. Never seen this bug before. Is it a known bug?
Bump. Anyone know how to resolve this?
So i received a american pixel 4 xl with a locked bootloader. imei starting with 35
i was able to unlock the bootloader here is the steps i took, note im in Australia.
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
developers.google.com
the firmware on the device was american,
i flashed my countrys firmware (australian) optus/telstra/vodaphone etc
use adb side load *firmware.zip*
factory reset , booted device on with australian sim,
and boom oem was available ,
(last step is to adb reboot bootloader,
and ./fastboot flashing unlock and you will see a message on pixel.
intially with the Original firmware on the device it would not unlock.. i tried factory reset
/ fastboot flashing unlock etc and it would not work...
anyhoo i have not seen anything on here suggested flashing another firmware origin so i thought this might help those with locked at&t / verison carriers, intially it was GREYED OUT AND SAID contact carrier or connect to the internet.
Hope this helps someone ! as all the forums ive swiped thru have said this is not do-able, lol turns out it is.
xorrgnlusrx said:
So i received a american pixel 4 xl with a locked bootloader. imei starting with 35
i was able to unlock the bootloader here is the steps i took, note im in Australia.
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
developers.google.com
the firmware on the device was american,
i flashed my countrys firmware (australian) optus/telstra/vodaphone etc
use adb side load *firmware.zip*
factory reset , booted device on with australian sim,
and boom oem was available ,
(last step is to adb reboot bootloader,
and ./fastboot flashing unlock and you will see a message on pixel.
intially with the Original firmware on the device it would not unlock.. i tried factory reset
/ fastboot flashing unlock etc and it would not work...
anyhoo i have not seen anything on here suggested flashing another firmware origin so i thought this might help those with locked at&t / verison carriers, intially it was GREYED OUT AND SAID contact carrier or connect to the internet.
Hope this helps someone ! as all the forums ive swiped thru have said this is not do-able, lol turns out it is.
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The firmware does not determine whether the bootloader is unlockable.
When the device connects to the Internet, it checks its IMEI against a whitelist on Google's servers. If it has been authorized for bootloader unlock, OEM Unlocking will become available.
If it doesn't, it's likely that you have a locked variant.
V0latyle said:
The firmware does not determine whether the bootloader is unlockable.
When the device connects to the Internet, it checks its IMEI against a whitelist on Google's servers. If it has been authorized for bootloader unlock, OEM Unlocking will become available.
If it doesn't, it's likely that you have a locked variant.
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What if it is already unlocked and I want to relock it? I flashed stock firmware, the bootloader is still unlocked but now I can't lock it again because the option is greyed out.
emko7 said:
What if it is already unlocked and I want to relock it? I flashed stock firmware, the bootloader is still unlocked but now I can't lock it again because the option is greyed out.
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The OEM Unlocking toggle does not lock or unlock the bootloader itself. It simply allows you to unlock the bootloader when enabled.
If you want to relock your bootloader, you do this via ADB while in bootloader mode: fastboot flashing lock
V0latyle said:
The OEM Unlocking toggle does not lock or unlock the bootloader itself. It simply allows you to unlock the bootloader when enabled.
If you want to relock your bootloader, you do this via ADB while in bootloader mode: fastboot flashing lock
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For some reason I couldn't get into fastboot mode, "adb reboot bootloader" would just restart my device. If I booted into recovery, the "reboot into bootloader" option would just start up the phone. But I eventually found out I can lock the bootloader in download mode
I have a TracFone moto g pure (XT2163DL) running android 12, build number S3RHS32.20-42-13-2-1. I managed to get my oem unlock to show up and turned it on. First I tried using the Motorola unlock site to unlock my bootloader but it said it wasn't eligible. So then I tried using fastboot command "fastboot oem unlock" and a screen popped up telling me I can choose to unlock my bootloader and when I told it to unlock I received a message saying it was successful. But it isn't. It said it's unlocked but yet it is still locked anyway. I know TracFone has problems unlocking bootloader's but why would it let me get that far if it is impossible to unlock? Is there anything else I can do? If anyone knows something else I can try please point me in the right direction. I don't mind doing my homework after all that's how I learn but I'm just at a point where I need some guidance.please help me and always thank you so much for your time in advance...
If the bootloader reports unlocked, what makes you say it's still locked?
V0latyle said:
If the bootloader reports unlocked, what makes you say it's still locked?
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Nothing is wiped and it still says OEM secured on the fastboot page. The only difference now is when I try to reboot back into system it will first boot back into the bootloader again and then it will boot into system when I reboot a second time
Hello all, new user and newbie to this whole process.
I've been trying to unlock my bootloader using Motorola's website tool for getting the Unlock Key, but it gives me the message "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking."
What the heck?
I've searched through a few other posts here stating that my device SHOULD be able to be BL unlocked based on the CID, and I'm at a loss here.
Here's some additional information and stuff I've tried.
MODEL: XT2131-1 MOTOROLA Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) [DENVER]
CID # 0x0032 - SPECTRUM
Not carrier-locked, tried another SIM Card to check
SECURESTATE: oem_locked
[USING FASTBOOT + ADB on Linux (Pop!_OS, Debian)
I had tried doing "adb reboot bootloader" then then "fastboot oem get_unlock_data". I got my Device ID and entered it into Motorola's site as 1 long string as it said and it said my device didn't qualify.
What does it mean by "qualify"? Do I have to take any additional steps to unlock it?
If anyone can provide information on this that would be awesome!
According to the Lenovo Forums, It seems to be an issue with the site, as many other devices that should be eligible (mine included) are getting that message.
vegaQuake said:
Hello all, new user and newbie to this whole process.
I've been trying to unlock my bootloader using Motorola's website tool for getting the Unlock Key, but it gives me the message "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking."
What the heck?
I've searched through a few other posts here stating that my device SHOULD be able to be BL unlocked based on the CID, and I'm at a loss here.
Here's some additional information and stuff I've tried.
MODEL: XT2131-1 MOTOROLA Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) [DENVER]
CID # 0x0032 - SPECTRUM
Not carrier-locked, tried another SIM Card to check
SECURESTATE: oem_locked
[USING FASTBOOT + ADB on Linux (Pop!_OS, Debian)
I had tried doing "adb reboot bootloader" then then "fastboot oem get_unlock_data". I got my Device ID and entered it into Motorola's site as 1 long string as it said and it said my device didn't qualify.
What does it mean by "qualify"? Do I have to take any additional steps to unlock it?
If anyone can provide information on this that would be awesome!
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Try this alt data input method
[Guide]Un/locking Motorola Bootloader
UnLocking and ReLocking Motorola Bootloader https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a https://en-gb.support.motorola.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a Moto Bootloader Unlocking...
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sd_shadow said:
Try this alt data input method
[Guide]Un/locking Motorola Bootloader
UnLocking and ReLocking Motorola Bootloader https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a https://en-gb.support.motorola.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a Moto Bootloader Unlocking...
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Holy smokes, it worked!
I got my Unlock code from this!
Gonna try unlocking the bootloader, will post an update once I'm finished!
Thank you for the mega wisdom!
sd_shadow said:
Try this alt data input method
[Guide]Un/locking Motorola Bootloader
UnLocking and ReLocking Motorola Bootloader https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a https://en-gb.support.motorola.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a Moto Bootloader Unlocking...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Got my unlock key, thanks!
Just wanted to follow up, got my bootloader unlocked and my device rooted!
Good information!