hello guys can help me thank the following, buy a motorola moto e version go phone xt1527 AT&T without knowing that it can not unlock the bootloader, is there any way I can have root access? I appreciate your help
hola chicos, agradezco me puedan ayudar en lo siguiente, compre un motorola moto e xt1527 version go phone de at&t sin saber que no se puede liberar el bootloader, existe alguna manera en que pueda tener acceso root? agradezco su ayuda
No. The AT&T/GoPhone/Cricket branded XT1527 cannot be bootloader unlocked, and therefore cannot be rooted.
xtermmin said:
No. The AT&T/GoPhone/Cricket branded XT1527 cannot be bootloader unlocked, and therefore cannot be rooted.
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and a temporary root without brick? at least to install Link2SD and remove all trash from at&t
marzhall24 said:
and a temporary root without brick? at least to install Link2SD and remove all trash from at&t
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You can try using Kingroot, but it probably won't work.
xtermmin said:
You can try using Kingroot, but it probably won't work.
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that really hurts, there is a way you can install Android 6.0 on this device? I can flash a stock rom 6.0 from filefactory are achieved for xt1527? http://www.filefactory.com/folder/752fdb49361c7f62/?sort=filename&order=ASC&show=100&page=3 because AT&T does not plan to upgrade.
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that really hurts, there is a way you can install Android 6.0 on this device? I can flash a stock rom 6.0 from filefactory are achieved for xt1527? http://www.filefactory.com/folder/752fdb49361c7f62/?sort=filename&order=ASC&show=100&page=3 because AT&T does not plan to upgrade.
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No, you have to unlock the bootloader to flash stock 6.0 from another region.
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No, you have to unlock the bootloader to flash stock 6.0 from another region.
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thanks for your assistance in view of the circumstances'll have to sell the device just 2 days has been sold, so no use to me, that disappointment I would have to have been with xt1021 he had.
This happened to me as well. The guy sold it to me as "factory unlocked" except when I got it, it was an AT&T GoPhone.
I'm still trying to figure out how mad I should be. I always thought "factory unlocked" meant no branding. i.e. a "factory unlocked" Moto E would be a Moto E that you can (or used to could) purchase directly from motorola.com. I always thought a "factory unlocked" phone wouldn't have an AT&T stamp on the back or show the AT&T logo when booting up. But maybe I'm wrong.
I think what he meant was "sim unlocked" where you can use the phone on AT&T, T-mobile, or other GSM networks.
evotz said:
This happened to me as well. The guy sold it to me as "factory unlocked" except when I got it, it was an AT&T GoPhone.
I'm still trying to figure out how mad I should be. I always thought "factory unlocked" meant no branding. i.e. a "factory unlocked" Moto E would be a Moto E that you can (or used to could) purchase directly from motorola.com. I always thought a "factory unlocked" phone wouldn't have an AT&T stamp on the back or show the AT&T logo when booting up. But maybe I'm wrong.
I think what he meant was "sim unlocked" where you can use the phone on AT&T, T-mobile, or other GSM networks.
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If they really did say "factory unlocked", then that's enough grounds for you to return it. The GoPhone model was sold locked, but could be unlocked via AT&T's SIM unlock website, for free, immediately after purchase. "Factory unlocked" means it was never SIM locked, so that would be the Moto-direct model, the Verizon model, and the US Cellular model.
Unfortunately, the AT&T/GoPhone/Cricket model and the Moto-direct model are the same device (same LTE bands and all), so it's hard to find an actual Moto-direct model, short of of buying from Moto's website.
Well, I really didn't pay that much for it. That probably should have been a red-flag from the start. I might just keep it as a backup phone.
But I do think this kind of underscores how the term "unlocked" is just being thrown around. Sometimes it means factory unlocked, but often times it just means sim unlocked. And nobody understands the difference. So "unlocked", "factory unlocked", "sim unlocked" that all means the same thing to everyone.
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Well, I really didn't pay that much for it. That probably should have been a red-flag from the start. I might just keep it as a backup phone.
But I do think this kind of underscores how the term "unlocked" is just being thrown around. Sometimes it means factory unlocked, but often times it just means sim unlocked. And nobody understands the difference. So "unlocked", "factory unlocked", "sim unlocked" that all means the same thing to everyone.
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Don't forget about the bootloader too (unlocked, unlockable, not unlockable). I can definitely see how all these different locks can be confusing to those who don't live and breathe cell phone tech.
Is that different too?
I really thought "factory unlocked" meant that the bootloader could be unlocked. Or at least for Motorola phones, which has a website that's pretty much dedicated to that sort of thing.
I always though "factory unlocked" meant that the phone was shipping without a carrier specific OS. So instead of seeing the AT&T symbol on boot, you'd just see the Motorola symbol and animation and then the Android home screen. I suppose that doesn't automatically mean that they could be bootloader unlocked, but I figure it's always easier to unlock the bootloader on a phone like that.
I know AT&T puts stuff in their Android variant that kind of cripples the OS and forces you to pay to use certain features of the OS. Being able to unlock the bootloader and circumvent that, would mean that you are able to get a cheaper phone and enjoy all the features. So I can understand why they don't allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
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Is that different too?
I really thought "factory unlocked" meant that the bootloader could be unlocked. Or at least for Motorola phones, which has a website that's pretty much dedicated to that sort of thing.
I always though "factory unlocked" meant that the phone was shipping without a carrier specific OS. So instead of seeing the AT&T symbol on boot, you'd just see the Motorola symbol and animation and then the Android home screen. I suppose that doesn't automatically mean that they could be bootloader unlocked, but I figure it's always easier to unlock the bootloader on a phone like that.
I know AT&T puts stuff in their Android variant that kind of cripples the OS and forces you to pay to use certain features of the OS. Being able to unlock the bootloader and circumvent that, would mean that you are able to get a cheaper phone and enjoy all the features. So I can understand why they don't allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
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When talking about "factory unlocked", it refers to the SIM never being locked to a carrier to begin with. However, not all factory unlocked phones qualify for Moto's bootloader unlock website. For example, Verizon devices are factory unlocked (never had a SIM lock), but only a few (Moto X, Moto X 2nd, I think there's a third Verizon Moto phone that was sold as a "dev edition") qualify for Moto's bootloader unlock website.
marketers must begin to see the difference between "sim unlock" and "phone unlock" because it is not the same. For example, I know the difference between the two, but I did not know was that the devices at & t could not unlock the bootloader them.Ask for a refund is not an option for me because of the circumstances in to buy the device, but for now I think i get be hoping att to upgrade it to android 6.0. at least with android 6.0 could settle the matter of little internal storage and could keep the smartphone.
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marketers must begin to see the difference between "sim unlock" and "phone unlock" because it is not the same. For example, I know the difference between the two, but I did not know was that the devices at & t could not unlock the bootloader them.Ask for a refund is not an option for me because of the circumstances in to buy the device, but for now I think i get be hoping att to upgrade it to android 6.0. at least with android 6.0 could settle the matter of little internal storage and could keep the smartphone.
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Moto has stated that none of the US models will be getting 6.0, so you're stuck on Lollipop.
are offering me the model xt1526 with android 6.0 already installed, however this model have not seen him commercially there, except with the operator bootmobile sprint. I be advisable to change the AT & T for this? You can unlock the bootloader to that model?
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I get message on Motorola site that says no to getting unlock key.
MOTO E, bought from Walmart
US Retail Phone;
Android version 4.4.4;
Baseband version MSM8610BP_1803.346.31.00R, TRAC_CDMA_CUST;
Kernel version 3.4.42-g6bc7ff3;
System version 21.12.40.confor_tacfone.trac_cdma.en.US tracfone;
Build number DXC21.5-40.
I have spent many days trying to get some java apps to run on my phone and discovered this whole world of phone development. I am in the computer industry myself and am a Linux Administrator besides having a number of Microsoft and Cisco certifications. I have followed many steps so far in this process but seem to be stuck at the point of getting the bootloader unlocked. I thought that I caught wind of maybe flashing the memory with a different image to get around this. Is this most likely the path I will have to take now. I did try to get the Moto key on two different computers.
What is the next step if Motorola doesn't give unlock key. THANKS
rhcrco
Tracfone is not under Moto's bootloader unlock program...... So I guess it's impossible to unlock your phone...... The only thing u can do is get a phone that's carrier independent (factory unlocked)
dem0nicbl00d said:
Tracfone is not under Moto's bootloader unlock program...... So I guess it's impossible to unlock your phone...... The only thing u can do is get a phone that's carrier independent (factory unlocked)
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Why are many people talking about unlocking phones successfully if you are saying the only thing to do is buy one that is already unlocked?
IOW, is there a list of phones that will unlock?
If I was to try getting a carrier independent phone, where do you get one and does this automatically mean it will be unlocked?
THANKS MUCH,
Robin Hood
MCSE+I, CCNA, CWNA, LPIC-1, BA from The evergreen State College.
your baseband and version is strange, buying in a wallmart implies an original certified by motorola phone, then unlock key is guaranteed, which your mobile operator? It is possible that the customization that made blocked the boot loader unlock, check this.
rhcrco said:
Why are many people talking about unlocking phones successfully if you are saying the only thing to do is buy one that is already unlocked?
IOW, is there a list of phones that will unlock?
If I was to try getting a carrier independent phone, where do you get one and does this automatically mean it will be unlocked?
THANKS MUCH,
Robin Hood
MCSE+I, CCNA, CWNA, LPIC-1, BA from The evergreen State College.
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Actually, there's a tool called Sunrise that allows u to unlock such phones but it supports only up to KitKat 4.4.3 on all Moto devices..... If u want to get an unlocked phone, it's best to get it straight from Moto's online store
And I think some other carriers allow bl unlocking but I'm not sure which ones
answer your question, thanks
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your baseband and version is strange, buying in a wallmart implies an original certified by motorola phone, then unlock key is guaranteed, which your mobile operator? It is possible that the customization that made blocked the boot loader unlock, check this.
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The mobile provider is kind of locked in with buying this phone thru Walmart, it is Talkatone.
Tried Sunrise
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Actually, there's a tool called Sunrise that allows u to unlock such phones but it supports only up to KitKat 4.4.3 on all Moto devices..... If u want to get an unlocked phone, it's best to get it straight from Moto's online store
And I think some other carriers allow bl unlocking but I'm not sure which ones
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thanks for you response, I did try sunrise just to see and it failed on the phone. Also went to HDCdev site to see if that might work, still in that process but I think my phone is not an HC phone.
I've got a Moto E XT1527 that I've been trying to get the bootloader unlocked for. However, after studying it a bit more, I don't think I'm going to be able to.
I bought it from a guy on eBay that said it was factory unlocked. However, once I got it, I noticed an AT&T emblem on the back and when you turn it on it shows the AT&T logo during the boot process. These are signs that it's not factory unlocked, correct? I'm pretty sure it's a Gophone edition of the Moto E.
I've tried getting an unlock code from the Motorola website, but it keeps coming back with "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking." After digging some more, I found that the device has a cid of 0x0001, which I also understand means it can't be unlocked, correct?
I went to the device unlock page at AT&T and requested an unlock code with them (giving them the IMEI number). That was today, I haven't yet heard back from them. But even if I do get something back from them, that's not going to help me unlock the bootloader is it?
So, I guess my questions are:
Is there any way to unlock the bootloader for Moto E's that have a cid of 0x0001?
Is the eBay guy an idiot for claiming that the phone is factory unlocked when it's clearly marked as being for AT&T?
Sorry, should this be in the Moto E 2015 forums?
Hi guys,
I just need some general direction here.
I recently purchased a locked Sprint S9 Plus and I had successfully flashed the firmware to the unlocked version of the phone (Model number showing SM-G965U1 )
I had plugged in the sim card to the new phone, only to receive a message that says "Invalid Sim card." I also checked the system apps and it looks like there are some Sprint apps still on the phone. Any ideas?
eyewin said:
Hi guys,
I just need some general direction here.
I recently purchased a locked Sprint S9 Plus and I had successfully flashed the firmware to the unlocked version of the phone (Model number showing SM-G965U1 )
I had plugged in the sim card to the new phone, only to receive a message that says "Invalid Sim card." I also checked the system apps and it looks like there are some Sprint apps still on the phone. Any ideas?
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You got confused about what "unlocked" means in various contexts. It's easy to do. The U1 firmware is for devices that are sold as "factory unlocked" from Samsung, Best Buy, and Amazon. But what that really means is "unbranded and unlocked". By flashing U1 firmware on a Sprint (SIM locked) device, you now have an unbranded device, but flashing U1 firmware cannot SIM unlock it. Those are different things. You still need a proper SIM unlock, regardless of what firmware happens to be running on it.
CrazyApe18 said:
You got confused about what "unlocked" means in various contexts. It's easy to do. The U1 firmware is for devices that are sold as "factory unlocked" from Samsung, Best Buy, and Amazon. But what that really means is "unbranded and unlocked". By flashing U1 firmware on a Sprint (SIM locked) device, you now have an unbranded device, but flashing U1 firmware cannot SIM unlock it. Those are different things. You still need a proper SIM unlock, regardless of what firmware happens to be running on it.
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Wow, and after 2 weeks of research - I thought I had it all together.
I've looked up a few options to SIM unlock the phone. They seem to be:
1) root the phone, then sim unlock it (is this possible?)
2) get a sim unlock code (any recommedations?)
OR
3) get a new unlocked or carrier-specific phone
Anyone have inputs for options 1 or 2?
eyewin said:
Wow, and after 2 weeks of research - I thought I had it all together.
I've looked up a few options to SIM unlock the phone. They seem to be:
1) root the phone, then sim unlock it (is this possible?)
2) get a sim unlock code (any recommedations?)
OR
3) get a new unlocked or carrier-specific phone
Anyone have inputs for options 1 or 2?
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Can't discuss such things on XDA. Your carrier should unlock for you once you've met their requirements.
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Can't discuss such things on XDA. Your carrier should unlock for you once you've met their requirements.
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Unfortunately my family was going through a carrier switch where I purchased the phone before they changed their minds to go with Verizon. Now I'm stuck with a Sprint phone while my family went with Verizon.
I would gladly guidance from anyone, through PM or through this post, and is MUCH appreciated. Thank you in advance.
I purchased this phone today. It is network unlocked.. It was on T-Mobile, and now on Sprint.. What I find funny, when the phone was first turned on, up came the T-Mobile Splash screen. Then when I installed my sim card for Sprint, and had it activated, up came the Sprint Splash screen, and all of it's bloat glory.. I did get a great deal as it was new and perfect condition and it only cost me $288 with box accessories etc..
Under dev options, I do not see anything for OEM unlock so I can install either custom roms or debloat this phone of what I do not need.. Model number is SM-G965U. From what I gather that is not a valid Sprint Model number nor T-mobile.. I'm wondering if this was a factory unlocked version, first set to T-mobile, then Sprint when I activated it today.. Total call on this phone was Zero and very little data use..
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I purchased this phone today. It is network unlocked.. It was on T-Mobile, and now on Sprint.. What I find funny, when the phone was first turned on, up came the T-Mobile Splash screen. Then when I installed my sim card for Sprint, and had it activated, up came the Sprint Splash screen, and all of it's bloat glory.. I did get a great deal as it was new and perfect condition and it only cost me $288 with box accessories etc..
Under dev options, I do not see anything for OEM unlock so I can install either custom roms or debloat this phone of what I do not need.. Model number is SM-G965U. From what I gather that is not a valid Sprint Model number nor T-mobile.. I'm wondering if this was a factory unlocked version, first set to T-mobile, then Sprint when I activated it today.. Total call on this phone was Zero and very little data use..
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They are multi carrier. Everytime a new sim is inserted it personalizes for a new carrier. All the us models are the same hardware. There is no OEM unlock. No custom roms locked bootloader permanently. you can root 8.0 only no 9 no 10. Look up extreme syndicate down in the snap dragon section. Please note your model is a g950u or g965u. Not to be confused with the g9600 or g9650 which are snapdragon but of other countries with unlocked bootloader. Cannot be interchanged.
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They are multi carrier. Everytime a new sim is inserted it personalizes for a new carrier. All the us models are the same hardware. There is no OEM unlock. No custom roms locked bootloader permanently. you can root 8.0 only no 9 no 10. Look up extreme syndicate down in the snap dragon section. Please note your model is a g950u or g965u. Not to be confused with the g9600 or g9650 which are snapdragon but of other countries with unlocked bootloader. Cannot be interchanged.
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So I assume, that since it is network unlocked, and all the bloat is based off of each carrier.. Will a factory reset get rid of it all. Or do I have to go the adb route? I have no issue with it, but can not stand all the bloat I have always tried to stay away from.. And if you look at it.. It basically is no different than a carrier branded phone.. Once you pay off it, you and have the UICC unlocked, like this phone already is. Put if I had bought a international version, I'm sure it would never have worked here in the US...
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So I assume, that since it is network unlocked, and all the bloat is based off of each carrier.. Will a factory reset get rid of it all. Or do I have to go the adb route? I have no issue with it, but can not stand all the bloat I have always tried to stay away from.. And if you look at it.. It basically is no different than a carrier branded phone.. Once you pay off it, you and have the UICC unlocked, like this phone already is. Put if I had bought a international version, I'm sure it would never have worked here in the US...
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You can either root 8.0 to debloat or adb to disable it. Factory reset wont get rid of none of it. The International version o believe supports every carrier except sprint dont have the proper bands. I'm pretty sure it can do verizon. You also have the option of flashing the us U1 firmware which is us unlocked version with no carrier bloat but it still has locked bootloader.
How come when using adb, and I type adb devices it come back with a series of numbers, and then says unauthorized.. I have used in the past and was very simple.. USB debugging it enabled.
Forget it. I figured it out. And debloated this thing just like I want.
doubledragon5 said:
How come when using adb, and I type adb devices it come back with a series of numbers, and then says unauthorized.. I have used in the past and was very simple.. USB debugging it enabled.
Forget it. I figured it out. And debloated this thing just like I want.
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Yea the authorization can be a pain sometimes
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Yea the authorization can be a pain sometimes
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Even thought he bootloader is locked, at least the bloat is gone semi.. If I need it back ( will not) I can just do a factory reset. LOL Time to install youtube vanced.
Question cpu z says I have a Snapdragon845. To bad it would have been nice to tweak it, if the bootloader was unlockable.
doubledragon5 said:
Even thought he bootloader is locked, at least the bloat is gone semi.. If I need it back ( will not) I can just do a factory reset. LOL Time to install youtube vanced.
Question cpu z says I have a Snapdragon845. To bad it would have been nice to tweak it, if the bootloader was unlockable.
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Yea I got the g9650 unlocked bootloader snapdragon and it's right. Stout. and great battery life even though it's a older device
This phone was given to me by a friend, he says he got drunk, changed his lock code and doesn't remember. After a factory reset it just stays on a screen asking for a Tracfone SIM and he kept his SIM & moved halfway across the country.
I just wanna know if there is any means around this?
I called Tracfone, gave them the IMEI & they told me the phone will be eligible for unlock in about a month, I don't wanna wait as I can't root my S22 Ultra and I just wanna get back in the rooting scene, LOL
I know, call me impatient....
I apologize, I didn't notice a post w/ same issue but on a Cricket phone whereas mine is Tracfone but same situation.
AlphaTekk Epoch said:
This phone was given to me by a friend, he says he got drunk, changed his lock code and doesn't remember. After a factory reset it just stays on a screen asking for a Tracfone SIM and he kept his SIM & moved halfway across the country.
I just wanna know if there is any means around this?
I called Tracfone, gave them the IMEI & they told me the phone will be eligible for unlock in about a month, I don't wanna wait as I can't root my S22 Ultra and I just wanna get back in the rooting scene, LOL
I know, call me impatient....
I apologize, I didn't notice a post w/ same issue but on a Cricket phone whereas mine is Tracfone but same situation.
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What's the Model and build number? Is the bootloader locked or unlocked? Without knowing much detail I'd recommend finding the firmware that matches your phone and fastboot flash that or at least TWRP recovery if you can find one that works with yours and then you'd have more flexibility. This is all if your bootloader has been unlocked already though and if it hasn't I'd start looking through some threads on how to do that if you don't already know how to. If it's possible with your variant too I know carrier devices are pretty strict on unlocking the bootloader but Idk about tracphone variants.
It's not unlocked.
It's the Tracfone Moto G Power
Look up a thread here on xda about unlocking the bootloader for Motorola devices and come back here if you can unlock it. You'll have to do that before you can even flash anything such as partitions like a custom recovery.