How to unlock your bootloader T-Mobile only as far as I know - Moto Z2 Force Guides, News, & Discussion

** Unlocking the bootloader will WIPE your device!**
Update:
Tmo is unlockable
Sprint is unlockable
ATT is NOT
Verizon is NOT (Shocker!)
So I just got my phone and the very first thing I did was unlock the bootloader! It's very very easy..
1. Enable Dev Options and enable OEM unlock as well as USB debugging. If you don't know how to do that, what are you doing here? ?
2. Goto: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
3. Agree to all the fun stuff then sign into your Motorola account. I used the handy sign in with Google button. Download and install the Motorola drivers as Motorola uses there own fastboot driver for some reason.
4. Open a command window and type adb reboot bootloader
5. If you have ever unlocked a HTC bootloader this will be easy for you. Put in the command it tells you into a command prompt then copy the entire string.
6. There is a option on the website that lets you paste it and it automatically cuts the unnecessary stuff out for you.
7. Paste the new string into the box, agree to the terms and in about 5 min you will get a email with your unlock code
8. Type fastboot oem unlock ^paste your code here^
9. You should receive a message saying your bootloader was unlocked.
10. Restart bootloader and confirm!

seniorstew said:
So I just got my phone and the very first thing I did was unlock the bootloader! It's very very easy..
1. Enable Dev Options and enable OEM unlock as well as USB debugging. If you don't know how to do that, what are you doing here? ?
2. Goto: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
3. Agree to all the fun stuff then sign into your Motorola account. I used the handy sign in with Google button. Download and install the Motorola drivers as Motorola uses there own fastboot driver for some reason.
4. Open a command window and type adb reboot bootloader
5. If you have ever unlocked a HTC bootloader this will be easy for you. Put in the command it tells you into a command prompt then copy the entire string.
6. There is a option on the website that lets you paste it and it automatically cuts the unnecessary stuff out for you.
7. Paste the new string into the box, agree to the terms and in about 5 min you will get a email with your unlock code
8. Type fastboot oem unlock ^paste your code here^
9. You should receive a message saying your bootloader was unlocked.
10. Restart bootloader and confirm!
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This is awesome news! I went back to best buy and ended up getting one through AT&T, currently typing on it now. I'm hoping the process will be as straight forward with the AT&T model. I'll give it a go when I get home and report back.
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Looks like AT&T is locked down. After going through the above steps on Motorola's site. "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking."
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Has anyone figured out how to unlock the bootloader on the AT&T model?
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filthyfnj24 said:
Has anyone figured out how to unlock the bootloader on the AT&T model?
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If the website says no then it won't work. Sorry!

seniorstew said:
If the website says no then it won't work. Sorry!
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Do you think an ATT sim will work in a T-Mobile model?
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filthyfnj24 said:
Do you think an ATT sim will work in a T-Mobile model?
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If you buy it full price you can unlock it. Check the LTE bands first though

seniorstew said:
If you buy it full price you can unlock it. Check the LTE bands first though
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I think that will be the route I take. There's a couple of T-Mobile and Sprint variants floating around on eBay, I'm assuming from their BOGO offers.
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I can confirm Verizon is locked as well and can't be unlocked by the factory

cliberti said:
I can confirm Verizon is locked as well and can't be unlocked by the factory
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You got it straight from Verizon? I'm only asking because I got mine from Motorola and I'm wondering if than boot loader can be unlocked .

I got my T-Mobile Z2 Force and was easily able to unlock the bootloader using the same method thru Motorola website. I was also able to confirm that "TWRP 3.1.1 albus" for Z2 Play does NOT work on this phone, it just freezes. For the love of god please someone get this phone rooted so I can delete all the startup crap and have a clean phone. Thank you in advance.

bart bart said:
I got my T-Mobile Z2 Force and was easily able to unlock the bootloader using the same method thru Motorola website. I was also able to confirm that "TWRP 3.1.1 albus" for Z2 Play does NOT work on this phone, it just freezes. For the love of god please someone get this phone rooted so I can delete all the startup crap and have a clean phone. Thank you in advance.
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You can disable or uninstall all of the tmobile bloat they put on there.

bart bart said:
I got my T-Mobile Z2 Force and was easily able to unlock the bootloader using the same method thru Motorola website. I was also able to confirm that "TWRP 3.1.1 albus" for Z2 Play does NOT work on this phone, it just freezes. For the love of god please someone get this phone rooted so I can delete all the startup crap and have a clean phone. Thank you in advance.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en
This may help with getting things frozen without root. Im still waiting on my device =( Damn employee purchases suck

https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-systemui-tuner-t3588675
Found this worked to disable my NFC icon when the inbuilt systemui tuner didn't have it as an option. Hope we get kernel source pretty soon and get this beast rooted.

Sweet then hopefully some custom roms
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It looks like we don't need custom recovery to install Magisk root anymore. The biggest problem now is that we don't have a kernel image for our current roms. Moto still hasn't released kernel source for the Moto Z2 Play yet so I'm not super hopeful about getting ours anytime soon. Betting we don't get it until after Android O is available.

Team DevDigitel said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en
This may help with getting things frozen without root. Im still waiting on my device =( Damn employee purchases suck
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This doesn't work on the motorola. It says device not supported?

ski21 said:
This doesn't work on the motorola. It says device not supported?
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Yeah i noticed that.. too bad it's only a Samsung thing i Guess.
Anyone tried the twrp for the moto z ?

We need root
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XirXes said:
It looks like we don't need custom recovery to install Magisk root anymore. The biggest problem now is that we don't have a kernel image for our current roms. Moto still hasn't released kernel source for the Moto Z2 Play yet so I'm not super hopeful about getting ours anytime soon. Betting we don't get it until after Android O is available.
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Maybe someone will leak them or maybe would could buy it from somewere im not really sure just putting idea out
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Rooted Sprint MOTO X SBF

I was trying to bypass the handsfree activation screen on my XT1056 but met with no success until someone suggested that I manually delete the SprintOMADM2.apk file. That did the trick but in order not to jump through hoops next time he (samwathegreat) also suggested that I extract the system.img from the phone and use it next time for other phones. So I went a step further to RDS Lite the phone to factory, rooted, installed busybox, flashed philz recovery and extracted the system.img after renaming the SprintOMADM2.apk to a bak file. I now used 7zip to modify a copy of the Sprint 4.4.2 SBF I had on my laptop to include the extracted system.img, a logo.bin file that removes the unlocked bootloader warning and also modified the xml file to remove the getvar line. I flashed it on another bootloader unlocked RW MOTO X and all went well. It became a stock rooted Sprint MOTO X essentially, and no handsfree activation screen, no unlocked bootloader warning.
I just want to share, in case anyone might come across a need for it. However, I will not be responsible for any damage to your phone by using this file. Backup before using as this will essentially wipe your device.
Let me just say this clearly here. This is only for you if you want to use the SIM unlock on a RW MOTO X XT1049, hence the need to transform your RW XT1049 to a Sprint MOTO X.
YOU MUST BE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED TO USE THIS​
Here is the link:
Rooted Sprint MOTO X 4.4.2 SBF (with busybox and unlocked bootloader warning removed)
Just so I understand this, once I flash this to an unlocked RW phone, it becomes a sprint phone and I cannot use it on Republic thereafter? In other words, I can use it only on sprint (or any BYOSD carrier) from now on?
If Sprint will activate the ESN for you, fine. But if not, you can use the SIM unlock on it and use it on GSM. You cannot use the SIM unlock on your RW Moto X without installing a Sprint ROM on it, so this makes it easier. Rooted, unlocked bootloader warning removed.
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ezeuba said:
If Sprint will activate the ESN for you, fine.
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They won't. It will, however, allow you to use it on another CDMA carrier, such as PagePlus if you follow the relevant instructions in the "Flash Moto X to Page Plus" thread. Page Plus (and some other CDMA carriers) will absolutely allow you to activate it.
Also, @ezeuba : any suggestions for Vivjen in the Sim-Crack thread? They are getting some kind of "call barring" error that I haven't seen previously. I'm guessing the instructions just weren't followed correctly....
is this ok to use on a sprint moto x on a gsm network in europe? is sim unlocked, but i hate the damn handsfree activation thingie.
thanks.
balenax said:
is this ok to use on a sprint moto x on a gsm network in europe? is sim unlocked, but i hate the damn handsfree activation thingie.
thanks.
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Sure. Just redo the SIM unlock thing again. Shouldn't be much stress. This takes away the handsfree activation prompt, removes the bootloader unlock warning and also comes rooted already. Let us know how it went.
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ezeuba said:
Sure. Just redo the SIM unlock thing again. Shouldn't be much stress. This takes away the handsfree activation prompt, removes the bootloader unlock warning and also comes rooted already. Let us know how it went.
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will do as soon as i get my bootloader unlock code from moto . i bought the phone already unlocked, i don't know if it's officially unlocked or not but i will see for myself .
thanks.
LE: worked great, thanks a lot.
ezeuba said:
I was trying to bypass the handsfree activation screen on my XT1056 but met with no success until someone suggested that I manually delete the SprintOMADM2.apk file. That did the trick but in order not to jump through hoops next time he (samwathegreat) also suggested that I extract the system.img from the phone and use it next time for other phones. So I went a step further to RDS Lite the phone to factory, rooted, installed busybox, flashed philz recovery and extracted the system.img after renaming the SprintOMADM2.apk to a bak file. I now used 7zip to modify a copy of the Sprint 4.4.2 SBF I had on my laptop to include the extracted system.img, a logo.bin file that removes the unlocked bootloader warning and also modified the xml file to remove the getvar line. I flashed it on another bootloader unlocked RW MOTO X and all went well. It became a stock rooted Sprint MOTO X essentially, and no handsfree activation screen, no unlocked bootloader warning.
I just want to share, in case anyone might come across a need for it. However, I will not be responsible for any damage to your phone by using this file. Backup before using as this will essentially wipe your device.
Let me just say this clearly here. This is only for you if you want to use the SIM unlock on a RW MOTO X XT1049, hence the need to transform your RW XT1049 to a Sprint MOTO X.
YOU MUST BE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED TO USE THIS​
Here is the link:
Rooted Sprint MOTO X 4.4.2 SBF (with busybox and unlocked bootloader warning removed)
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link dead??
itzmydamnlyf said:
link dead??
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Nope...works fine. Must be an issue on your end, or you ISP blocks that service...
samwathegreat said:
Nope...works fine. Must be an issue on your end, or you ISP blocks that service...
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seems like that. are there any alternative links?
itzmydamnlyf said:
seems like that. are there any alternative links?
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Here you go...
Modified Rooted MOTO X Sprint SBF Google Drive link
ezeuba said:
Here you go...
Modified Rooted MOTO X Sprint SBF Google Drive link
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thanks a lot.
itzmydamnlyf said:
seems like that. are there any alternative links?
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itzmydamnlyf said:
thanks a lot.
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You're welcome...
Thank you very very much... Yeah my friend ur Rom worked like a charm... I was able to SIM UNLOCK this phone also but had trouble with network settings, later got it working with help of mobile network settings app from play store... Calls, Wi-Fi r working... But even after getting Apn N Settings from network, mobile data is not working nor 2G neither 3G plz help on this part... NO DATA for now
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Sprint Moto X Bootloader

I'm trying to unlock my boot loader on my sprint moto x but it keeps telling me it can't be unlocked. Now I contacted Motorola and they said it can't be bootloader unlocked because my phone is not activated... I'm using the replacement phone they sent me. I sim-Unlocked it and am now using straight talk att Sim. But I want to root my phone.
reds28heem said:
I'm trying to unlock my boot loader on my sprint moto x but it keeps telling me it can't be unlocked. Now I contacted Motorola and they said it can't be bootloader unlocked because my phone is not activated... I'm using the replacement phone they sent me. I sim-Unlocked it and am now using straight talk att Sim. But I want to root my phone.
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Did you unlock your previous phone? AFAIK, the phone doesn't need to be activated in order to unlock it - I wouldn't trust the Moto support people - they know less than most of us do.
You must follow the procedure exactly to get your unlock code. Confirm that you have taken the unlock data, pasted it into notepad, removed ALL spaces and [bootloader] messages, and made it into one single, contiguous string of characters. Then copy and paste this string into the Moto Unlock website.
Sometimes the website can be glitchy - others have reported success using a different browser, or trying again at a later time. If you are doing it correctly, it should work.
samwathegreat said:
Did you unlock your previous phone? AFAIK, the phone doesn't need to be activated in order to unlock it - I wouldn't trust the Moto support people - they know less than most of us do.
You must follow the procedure exactly to get your unlock code. Confirm that you have taken the unlock data, pasted it into notepad, removed ALL spaces and [bootloader] messages, and made it into one single, contiguous string of characters. Then copy and paste this string into the Moto Unlock website.
Sometimes the website can be glitchy - others have reported success using a different browser, or trying again at a later time. If you are doing it correctly, it should work.
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I did successfully unlock the bootloader on the previous moto x I had before they sent me a new one. That one was activated on sprint. And I took the same steps I did when I did my first moto x and I keep getting the error. I never activated it back on sprint because I'm not using it for sprint. And the only reason it was activated before on sprint was I brought it off craigslist. It was pointless for me to activate it on sprint if I'm not gone use it on sprint.
Another thing, how do I get rid of the activation screen that comes up when I turn the phone on.
reds28heem said:
I did successfully unlock the bootloader on the previous moto x I had before they sent me a new one. That one was activated on sprint. And I took the same steps I did when I did my first moto x and I keep getting the error. I never activated it back on sprint because I'm not using it for sprint. And the only reason it was activated before on sprint was I brought it off craigslist. It was pointless for me to activate it on sprint if I'm not gone use it on sprint.
Another thing, how do I get rid of the activation screen that comes up when I turn the phone on.
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All I can suggest is try again. Other users have unlocked phones that were never activated...heck - GSM phones don't even 'get activated'.
Hopefully your phone wasn't stolen or something...that would prevent you from getting an unlock code. But if that were the case, your IMEI should be blacklisted and you shouldn't be able to use it at all...
As far as the activation prompt, you MUST be unlocked in order to get rid of it. Then, use this custom SBF provided by ezeuba that bypasses activation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/rooted-sprint-moto-x-sbf-t2834891
If nothing else you can wait and hope that Dan releases a tool to exploit his BL-unlock vulnerability he has discovered. There is no time-frame as to when it might be released, though. At least you can use the phone now, even the way it is...
samwathegreat said:
All I can suggest is try again. Other users have unlocked phones that were never activated...heck - GSM phones don't even 'get activated'.
Hopefully your phone wasn't stolen or something...that would prevent you from getting an unlock code. But if that were the case, your IMEI should be blacklisted and you shouldn't be able to use it at all...
As far as the activation prompt, you MUST be unlocked in order to get rid of it. Then, use this custom SBF provided by ezeuba that bypasses activation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/rooted-sprint-moto-x-sbf-t2834891
If nothing else you can wait and hope that Dan releases a tool to exploit his BL-unlock vulnerability he has discovered. There is no time-frame as to when it might be released, though. At least you can use the phone now, even the way it is...
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OK. Thanks. I'll keep trying then.
Yup, I had to keep trying till next day... Then it finally worked. ?
Has Motorola stopped unlocking the Sprint MOTO X bootloader? I've been trying to unlock 2 XT1056 phones and it says "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking". What gives? I'm getting confused here because I've unlocked one from the site before and it went OK. Please any help, anyone?
ezeuba said:
Has Motorola stopped unlocking the Sprint MOTO X bootloader? I've been trying to unlock 2 XT1056 phones and it says "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking". What gives? I'm getting confused here because I've unlocked one from the site before and it went OK. Please any help, anyone?
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The site can be glitchy. Keep trying (maybe tomorrow) or try a different browser. Confirm that you have entered the unlock data exactly as instructed. They have not stopped offering unlock codes for the XT1056 - they just have a less-than-perfect unlock website.
samwathegreat said:
The site can be glitchy. Keep trying (maybe tomorrow) or try a different browser. Confirm that you have entered the unlock data exactly as instructed. They have not stopped offering unlock codes for the XT1056 - they just have a less-than-perfect unlock website.
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For a moment there I was afraid the China middleman had ripped off all the unlock codes from the website...:laugh:
Finally unlocked. The website truly is glitchy...

Droid Tubo 1 need help with what root?

Hi i bought a Droid turbo 1 unlocked on eBay about year ago and i use it on metro pcs. I really wanting to root it so i can get rid of bloat ware. there are a lot of options and i am confused on which one to take? Thanks!
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darmentle said:
Hi i bought a Droid turbo 1 unlocked on eBay about year ago and i use it on metro pcs. I really wanting to root it so i can get rid of bloat ware. there are a lot of options and i am confused on which one to take? Thanks!
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If that's all you want root for, I would recommend not doing it. Use your launcher to go to the "app info" for the app you don't like and tap "disable."
TheSt33v said:
If that's all you want root for, I would recommend not doing it. Use your launcher to go to the "app info" for the app you don't like and tap "disable."
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There are other issue also Verizon apps on my phone that cause problems with the metro sim, the emergency alert system has mind of its own keeps giving me alerts for places i dont even live in, even when i disable all of the notification in the app setting, visual voice mail big issue start getting these random error text messages, spent hours trying to get my phone to send and receive picture still not working. Is it a pain in the ass to do? i jail broke one of my older Iphone just hooked it up to my pc .
darmentle said:
There are other issue also Verizon apps on my phone that cause problems with the metro sim, the emergency alert system has mind of its own keeps giving me alerts for places i dont even live in, even when i disable all of the notification in the app setting, visual voice mail big issue start getting these random error text messages, spent hours trying to get my phone to send and receive picture still not working. Is it a pain in the ass to do? i jail broke one of my older Iphone just hooked it up to my pc .
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Not really, especially if you're not concerned about passing safetynet, and judging from the nature of your request I'm assuming that you aren't. If your bootloader is already unlocked (I'm assuming you meant bootloader unlocked in your OP and not SIM unlocked), you can do it by following sections 2-3 of this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-install-t3292684
TheSt33v said:
If your bootloader is already unlocked (I'm assuming you meant bootloader unlocked in your OP and not SIM unlocked), you can do it by following sections 2-3 of this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-install-t3292684
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I wouldn't assume that. I think he is saying carrier unlocked since he's using it on T-mobile network (MetroPCS) -- which doesn't matter as all Verizon LTE phones are carrier unlocked since 2012. (except for prepaid, but this was a postpaid phone).
darmentle said:
Hi i bought a Droid turbo 1 unlocked on eBay about year ago and i use it on metro pcs. I really wanting to root it so i can get rid of bloat ware. there are a lot of options and i am confused on which one to take? Thanks!
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All Verizon postpaid (contract) phones are now carrier unlocked as of 2012, due to agreement with the FCC for extra LTE bandwidth. Many eBay sellers will still say "unlocked" just because people remember how previously Verizon locked their phones to only work with Verizon. So, saying your Verizon phone is carrier unlocked/sim card unlocked is not really necessary, and implies you are saying "bootloader unlocked'.
IF it is bootloader unlocked, what is your status code on the bootloader screen? If your phone is already bootloader unlocked, will be very easy to root.
If your bootloader is NOT already unlocked, you are out of luck at this time. Sunshine does not yet work with the current firmware you have on the phone. It worked with all firmware from November 2015 until the most recent was released (March 2017), so you could have unlocked your Droid Turbo anytime prior to the most recent update (March 2017). Sunshine is working on an update, so all hope is not lost.
If you had stayed on the previous firmware, you could have unlocked the bootloader and rooted. (again, I'm assuming your bootloader is not unlocked.) Tell us the status code on the bootloader screen, and you will know for sure.
With Motorola phones you have to unlock the bootloader to root. I know people say, "But I just want root!". Gotta unlock the bootloader first. With other phones like LG, that can frequently be bypassed (LG G2, LG G3), but not with Motorola phones.
ChazzMatt said:
I wouldn't assume that. I think he is saying carrier unlocked since he's using it on T-mobile network (MetroPCS) -- which doesn't matter as all Verizon LTE phones are carrier unlocked since 2012. (except for prepaid, but this was a postpaid phone).
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True. You know what they say about assuming...
TheSt33v said:
Not really, especially if you're not concerned about passing safetynet, and judging from the nature of your request I'm assuming that you aren't. If your bootloader is already unlocked (I'm assuming you meant bootloader unlocked in your OP and not SIM unlocked), you can do it by following sections 2-3 of this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-install-t3292684
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i have build number MCG24.251-5-5 and the guide says ??
1. Go to Settings -> About phone -> Build number. If it says SU4TL-44, SU4TL-49 or MCG24.251-5, skip to section 1 of this guide. If it says MCG24.251-5-5, you are probably out of luck. This guide will not work for you. If it says anything else, continue reading.
darmentle said:
i have build number MCG24.251-5-5 and the guide says ??
1. Go to Settings -> About phone -> Build number. If it says SU4TL-44, SU4TL-49 or MCG24.251-5, skip to section 1 of this guide. If it says MCG24.251-5-5, you are probably out of luck. This guide will not work for you. If it says anything else, continue reading.
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Today i test sunshine on that version and it says pass ok??but on temproot process stocks???
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You are in luck. Just released:
From @jcase:
[Root && Unlock] Droid Turbo 6.0.1 mcg24.251-5-5
https://forum.xda-developers.com/dr...t-unlock-droid-turbo-6-0-1-mcg24-251-t3639618
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darmentle said:
Hi i bought a Droid turbo 1 unlocked on eBay about year ago and i use it on metro pcs. I really wanting to root it so i can get rid of bloat ware. there are a lot of options and i am confused on which one to take? Thanks!
Version 6.0.1
Build# MCG24.251-5-5
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If your bootloader is still locked and you have Droid Turbo 6.0.1 MCG24.251-5-5 you can now unlock your bootloader with Sunshine app after using that temp method above.
thanks for the help i will give it a try when i get home tomarrow.
darmentle said:
thanks for the help i will give it a try when i get home tomarrow.
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Guide is now updated for -5-5.
I disconnected the battery also for 30 mins still stuck in the boot loop and idea?
Step 9 my phone will not come out of the endless boot loop i have hooked up to pc and command fastboot oem config fsg-id "" said okay finished total time 0.014 , then i went to restart phone and it boot loop of death?
9. !!!FOR MCG24.251-5-5 ONLY!!! Sunshine will reboot your phone automatically, and it will go into a bootloop. This is normal. Don't panic. Hold down the volume down button until the phone goes into bootloader mode. Plug your phone into the computer, start Minimal ADB and Fastboot (see Section 0 for link if you didn't have to install it before this point), and enter the command fastboot oem config fsg-id "". This will disable the temporary root exploit. Reboot your phone normally, and everything should be happy again.

Does Moto X4 bought through Project Fi have unlocked bootloader?

I'm assuming all X4's not bought though a traditional Carrier (US) are unlocked, but after some googling, I still haven't seen any confirmation.
enriquejones666 said:
I'm assuming all X4's not bought though a traditional Carrier (US) are unlocked, but after some googling, I still haven't seen any confirmation.
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generally speaking android one devices are allowed to unlock till now. I dont know if this time google prohibited it or not. But MI A1 is android one device and is easily unlocked using simple
fastboot oem unlock
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command. So may be moto x4 android one edition is easy to unlock
"Unlocked" could be a couple things, of course...
With respect to bootloader, every other Fi device has been unlockable, so I would assume that trend will continue.
And, according to the Fi twitter account, an X4 purchased through Project Fi will not be carrier-locked, so should work on any network.
We're dealing with 3 different things:
1) Carrier unlocked. I would assume that yes, this phone is carrier unlocked. Meaning if you want to ditch Fi and move to another PAYG or carrier, you can.
2) Bootloader unlocked. This is almost certainly NOT unlocked, as every phone comes out of the factory with a locked bootloader.
3) Bootloader unlockable? Can it be easily unlocked for ROMs and kernels and modding etc? Probably.
Just ordered a X4 from the Fi store. It says estimated delivery on Nov 1.
i.snehal.kiran said:
generally speaking android one devices are allowed to unlock till now. I dont know if this time google prohibited it or not. But MI A1 is android one device and is easily unlocked using simple command. So may be moto x4 android one edition is easy to unlock
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I got my x4 yesterday and can confirm that it is possible to unlock the bootloader, but to do so you have to get an unlock code from Motorola that you append after the
fastboot oem unlock
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command. It seems I'll have to hold off for a full root tho, I haven't found a twrp or cwm recovery image that I've confirmed to be compatible with the Fi x4 yet.
I would provide the link to the motorola unlock page, but my account is too new to post an outside link.
e2robby said:
I got my x4 yesterday and can confirm that it is possible to unlock the bootloader, but to do so you have to get an unlock code from Motorola that you append after the
command. It seems I'll have to hold off for a full root tho, I haven't found a twrp or cwm recovery image that I've confirmed to be compatible with the Fi x4 yet.
I would provide the link to the motorola unlock page, but my account is too new to post an outside link.
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google provided me this
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
and
https://motorola-global-en-uk.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
not sure I see the x4 in the list.
edit: clicking through the first link I was able to get the unlock code from motorola for my new x4. I will hold off on unlocking until we have some files to flash.
Jayman007 said:
I will hold off on unlocking until we have some files to flash.
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Shouldn't you unlock before you start seriously using the device? "oem unlock" wipes out your secure storage as far as I remember.
alexeiz said:
Shouldn't you unlock before you start seriously using the device? "oem unlock" wipes out your secure storage as far as I remember.
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True but if I unlock now then I will fail safetynet check
Confirmation: OEM Unlocking option is in developer settings
Just got my X4 today, and in developer settings, there is an OEM Unlocking option. I haven't done the next step (no reason yet to), but it's what I've got.
ebrandsberg said:
Just got my X4 today, and in developer settings, there is an OEM Unlocking option. I haven't done the next step (no reason yet to), but it's what I've got.
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That toggle doesn't unlock the bootloader. But rather allows the bootloader to be unlocked. You will still need to follow the steps above to get yourself an unlock code from Motorola.

UNLOCK works... and root.

In case anyone is wondering, the unlock process went smoothly. Usual Motorola process, and the usual "orange" warning screen on bootup.
As for root -- see the X4 root thread
Magisk devs are still working on this device... be patient
I've never had a Moto android phone- what is the usual process? I know that you need to send them info from the bootloader, and they email you an unlock code. Can you re-lock/unlock at will now or does every unlock require a new code?
I have never relocked a Moto phone, but would think the code stays the same as it is device-specific.
The process is just that... Go to the moto unlock site, get your code and unlock via fastboot -- the email from Moto contains the code and step by step instructions if you need them.
gee one said:
I've never had a Moto android phone- what is the usual process? I know that you need to send them info from the bootloader, and they email you an unlock code. Can you re-lock/unlock at will now or does every unlock require a new code?
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When U get a fresh locked phone the status code is 0 and is locked and official... when u unlock it's bootloader the status codes change from 0 to 3 and when u relock it the status code is 2.. u can't permanently lock it (some legends say we need to change mobo)
no u can use the unlock code which u received by email plenty of time's....that's your permanent unlock code but if u do the same process ie goto moto bootloader page and blabla.. then the code which u received again can be used plenty of time's and the 2nd code will become your perm code and the 1st code won't work again!!
mightysween said:
In case anyone is wondering, the unlock process went smoothly. Usual Motorola process, and the usual "orange" warning screen on bootup.
As for root -- without custom recovery, Magisk was the best bet. But is unable to properly patch boot.img. The good news is that I was able to modify and flash a different boot.img, test it, and then return to stock boot.img (on both A and B partitions) without any trouble. Theoretically, Magisk Beta build is supporting Pixel type A/B partitioning, so perhaps there is hope...
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Well shiitt. Just picked up a Moto X4 as a replacement for my Moto X Pure. What is your current status with safety net, root, magisk etc????????
SR3TLAW said:
Well shiitt. Just picked up a Moto X4 as a replacement for my Moto X Pure. What is your current status with safety net, root, magisk etc????????
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Root is fine (except for OTA updates)... pretty much nothing else works
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Root is fine (except for OTA updates)... pretty much nothing else works
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lol i've seen your around the X4 forums. we're a bit short on support so far ey lol
glad to know someone else is interested
SR3TLAW said:
lol i've seen your around the X4 forums. we're a bit short on support so far ey lol
glad to know someone else is interested
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I have been on it nearly a month... Hit the dev thread and help with my device tree and TWRP
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I have been on it nearly a month... Hit the dev thread and help with my device tree and TWRP
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I am no developer but work as a computer network engineer by day (Cisco). This new "slotted" partition scheme is different. Once we are are able to side-load TWRP "temporarily" we should be good. I have a retail version (-1) from best buy sitting new in box downstairs. If there is anything you need from that specfiic unmodified device let me know. I have not unlocked boot loader yet as I see no reason too unless root privileges can be guaranteed; which i know from my last 3 hours of reading you're working your a.s.s off with lol.

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