bootloader question - Moto Z Questions & Answers

I gather that it is necessary to unlock the bootloader in order to root - is this possible to do on the Verizon version? If so, could someone point me towards a tutorial, as I have only found posts on rooting, not unlocking the bootloader.

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Hi, browsing your forum I understand that the locked bootloader could be unlocked thanks to a patch or special handling, could someone explain to me the method to use so that I can do, I seek to any price to get rid of the bootloader lock that prevents me to test custom rom or kernel flash is required and therefore impossible because bootloader not UNLOCKABLE
It can't be, all they managed to do was act irresponsibly and brick some phones.
cant unlock by flashtools?

[Q] re-lock bootloader?

with all the security related threats recently i'm realizing i really need to re-lock my bootloader.
any links on how to do this? i've searched and it's all about unlocking and a few on un-rooting.
i need to retain root, but want a locked bootloader so if i lose my phone it's less likely to have its data siphoned.
CWM, unsure of version
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Rooting & Unlocking Bootloader without HTCDEV?

Hi,
I was hoping if someone could answer a quick question for me. I did look around and I think I have one of my answers but wanted to check.
Can the phone be rooted without unlocking the bootloader? I think I saw that it can.
Does the Motochopper exploit work on the phone?
Finally can the bootloader be unlocked without using HTCDev?
Also, can someone tell me if changes made to the partitions via a DD stick?

What do I need to install Developer Edition?

I have reading the threads. Do I need to unlock bootloader, S-off, root the phone? Thanks. If so, what's the process?

locking the bootloader

I have a question regarding locking the bootloader, but I'm not sure if it's entirely possible.
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