I just got this phone from Boost Mobile and sent away for an unlock code. Afterwards I wanted put on a very basic ROM.
I havent done this is a while and saw some instructions on how to root and unlock the boot loader. Is rooting necessary?
Also, the stock roms people were posting are for the XT-2041 Sofia. Will this work? Thanks for any guidance.
minkey123 said:
I just got this phone from Boost Mobile and sent away for an unlock code. Afterwards I wanted put on a very basic ROM.
I havent done this is a while and saw some instructions on how to root and unlock the boot loader. Is rooting necessary?
Also, the stock roms people were posting are for the XT-2041 Sofia. Will this work? Thanks for any guidance.
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If you want to install a different rom, the bootloader needs to be unlocked.
[Guide]Un/locking Motorola Bootloader
UnLocking and ReLocking Motorola Bootloader https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a Moto Bootloader Unlocking site Re-Locking see Post #4 More about bootloader UnLocking Post #2 Can my...
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Root is optional
minkey123 said:
I just got this phone from Boost Mobile and sent away for an unlock code. Afterwards I wanted put on a very basic ROM.
I havent done this is a while and saw some instructions on how to root and unlock the boot loader. Is rooting necessary?
Also, the stock roms people were posting are for the XT-2041 Sofia. Will this work? Thanks for any guidance.
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I'm not rooted, but have Resurrection Remix installed. So, no.
I think its not possible for Boost Mobile Moto G Power (2021)
The OEM Unlock is greyed out and I cannot get it unlocked. The phone has internet, I had to activate it and get a line, but it still wouldnt unlock.
I think this is the main first step to being able to do anything? Is there ways around it?
minkey123 said:
I think its not possible for Boost Mobile Moto G Power (2021)
The OEM Unlock is greyed out and I cannot get it unlocked. The phone has internet, I had to activate it and get a line, but it still wouldnt unlock.
I think this is the main first step to being able to do anything? Is there ways around it?
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Probably not.
Sometimes the allow oem unlock toggle is greyed out for a few days.
For some software channels, there is a delay that starts after connecting the internet.
Also sometimes a factory reset is necessary, then reconnect to internet.
Thanks for the info. I tried the factory reset without any luck. I guess Ill wait a few days and see if it unlocks.
I waited a couple days and OEM unlock toggle worked! I've unlocked the bootloader. Thanks for the help!
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i have x10a that is not unlocked(i.e still locked to AT&T).
can i use the bootloader unlock tool or should i wait.
thanks
edit: i unlocked bootloader using qsd8250_semc and it worked fine.
I have a similar question.
I've unlocked my x10 through imei unlock. Any problems to use the bootloader unlock?
i think you should wait.
as stated you must be unlocked using setool to use the bootloader unlock
yamaha111 said:
i think you should wait.
as stated you must be unlocked using setool to use the bootloader unlock
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that's what i was thinking, if in a couple of days nobody tries to unlock bootloader having the sim unlocked with imei method (the only one available a year ago) i will ask the devs.
thank you
Actually, no need to be unlocked your sim can still be locked. What will happen is if you unlock the bootloader using the_laser method...you won't be able to unlock sim in the future as of now. If your sim is still locked and you don't care about unlocking sim...go ahead and unlock bootloader if you want.
If you unlocked your phone using third party to get imei number and what not...then you most likely cannot/should not try and unlock bootloader, atleast not until someone releases a fix that allows you to do so without losing radio signal.
the_laser actually posted a file that allows you to see if your eligible for bootloader unlock.
EDIT: didn't see your edit...haha oh well will leave this here for someone else.
I'll try tomorrow with the tool to know if i can use it and post the result here. Thank you
Ok, yes please post reply, I would like to know. I also read it shouldn't wipe anything... still ain't safe in unlocking it lol
i've tried with the tool to know the lock certificate and as i unlocked the phone with code, not with other tools i can unlock the bootloader. If you have unlocked your phone through imei code, at least for me, you can unlock the bootloader
I can confirm it works via the method in the OP of this thread for x10a on AT&T. Just follow the directions EXACTLY. Worked first try for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
dgiaffe said:
Ok, yes please post reply, I would like to know. I also read it shouldn't wipe anything... still ain't safe in unlocking it lol
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No it will not wipe anything as long as you do it properly.
hhill13 said:
I can confirm it works via the method in the OP of this thread for x10a on AT&T. Just follow the directions EXACTLY. Worked first try for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
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Same here. I got it unlocked but had to go back to 2.1, for some reason it wouldn't move forward with the batch file after I did the BB downgrade. I still got it to work though as long as you have a general idea of the steps and what to expect next.
I used the one click method for my Nexus s 4G... does that method unlock the bootloader also or is there a seperate step?
If you didn't need to wipe out everything on your phone, your bootloader is probably still locked.
To confirm, first turn off your phone (power it off completely) then turn it on while holding the up volume button. This will boot into the bootloader which will display whether or not it is locked.
Also, during a normal boot, you'll see an unlocked padlock icon where the boot loader is unlocked.
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Rooting the phone will not unlock your bootloader. But seeing how you have a Nexus, the bootloader is super easy to unlock. Check out the nexus s forum, but I am pretty sure it is just a command in ADB..."fastboot oem unlock". Don't go off of that though, definitely check the forum.
yes using the one click will unlock your bootloader, its how the nexus s devices root
also to get bette rhelp on it next time post in the thread of the tool
vogirya said:
I used the one click method for my Nexus s 4G... does that method unlock the bootloader also or is there a seperate step?
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You didn't read what it does first?
Hi everyone, long time xda lurker, first post. I bought a family member an unlocked Moto G Power (2020) for Xmas and 5 months later it took a fatal ride in the laundry machine The prices now for an unlocked phone aren't so great, so I bought the Tracfone version (XT2041DL) that I hoped to be able to modify back into a vanilla "Retail" phone. My problem isn't with the carrier lock (it will stay on a Tracfone carrier for many years), but with the bootloader lock. If I understand correctly, Tracfone won't unlock the bootloader even after carrier unlocking, so there's no way to install the vanilla "retail" ROM on it? Even if not possible to load a different ROM, at the very least I want the ability to remove the added carrier bloatware that Tracfone installs, but doesn't this require root?
I believe that one other user of this forum mentioned getting XT2041DL root, but with a locked bootloader, won't that still prevent me from making any permanent changes to the system folder? I did manage to find one guide at the following website, but I don't know if it's a reliable source of information [link] or if it will allow me to accomplish my goal. If I'm stuck with Tracfone's version of the ROM I will probably just return it and take the financial hit of the unlocked retail. Also, forgive me if I sound uninformed, I'm still very much a novice although I've managed to root a few items previously with the help of xda guides. Really appreciate the insight or advice from the community here.
You can remove bloatware with ADB shell commands.
same question, can anyone suggest?
bizkit_120 said:
same question, can anyone suggest?
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TracFone won't unlock the bootloader. I've tried the guide in the link OP posted and it doesn't work. One of the ADB commands does bring up the unlock warning but does nothing from there. Unfortunately the only way to unlock the BL is through Motorola's website. If you're phone is eligible, they'll send a code to unlock the phone.
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You can remove bloatware with ADB shell commands.
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I don't think tracfone is eligible to be boatload unlocked that is the whole question where it started..not sure what adb shell cmd you are referring too? Is that work for your XT2041DL? Or you have other moto g power variants?
https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home
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https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home
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That is carrier network unlock, not bootloader unlock.
After that, moto still refuses to unlock bootloader.
Do they mean network unlocking or bootloader unlock? Has anyone been successful in unlocking their bootloader on this website?
I have this device and it's for cricket and it says not a supported device at the Motorola website. So tho I have the twrp I can't flash it until I unlock my bootloader which I pray someone can get around. That's what you guys do fingers crossed....but until there's a way to unlock my bootloader I have to look at the twrp and root images without being able to use them or root ....someone told me you can flash a different bootloader so I figured someone with the same Motorola G Power 2021 but different carrier can provide you their firmware and images for boot and so on. Plz help thanks again and Merry Xmas to all
trafixsinartist said:
I have this device and it's for cricket and it says not a supported device at the Motorola website. So tho I have the twrp I can't flash it until I unlock my bootloader which I pray someone can get around. That's what you guys do fingers crossed....but until there's a way to unlock my bootloader I have to look at the twrp and root images without being able to use them or root ....someone told me you can flash a different bootloader so I figured someone with the same Motorola G Power 2021 but different carrier can provide you their firmware and images for boot and so on. Plz help thanks again and Merry Xmas to all
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You could always download the firmware from other moto builds and variants on the lolinet site. The problem is you will most likely brick your device attempting to flash, if you're even able to, or using RSA to trick it into recovering a build not designed for your phone. I'm not experienced with Cricket devices, but I'm assuming since they are based on ATT network that they are not eligible for bootloader unlocking. Though that's a huge guess on my part since that normally is up to the carrier and both ATT and Verizon find much of their purpose executing their right to do so to their hearts content.
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Do they mean network unlocking or bootloader unlock? Has anyone been successful in unlocking their bootloader on this website?
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That website talks about "network unlocking" as you call it. Not bootloader unlocking.
So, am I correct in assuming I’m unable to do anything with this device until I can sim unlock? Seems that’s a requirement for boot loader unlock. I got one of these for cheap cheap because I need an android device with out gapps but I’m thinking that’s not going to work until it’s sim unlocked. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
rcartaz09 said:
So, am I correct in assuming I’m unable to do anything with this device until I can sim unlock? Seems that’s a requirement for boot loader unlock. I got one of these for cheap cheap because I need an android device with out gapps but I’m thinking that’s not going to work until it’s sim unlocked. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
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A couple pages back there is a thread on how to oem unlock without sim unlock. It involves running a debloat script or using adb to get rid of one service. It goes through every step you need to do to unlock.
Link575 said:
A couple pages back there is a thread on how to oem unlock without sim unlock. It involves running a debloat script or using adb to get rid of one service. It goes through every step you need to do to unlock.
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Thanks! Found it and so far it’s worked. Waiting for response from OnePlus.
rcartaz09 said:
Thanks! Found it and so far it’s worked. Waiting for response from OnePlus.
No problem, it takes almost exactly a week to the hour to get the code. Rest of the guide should be fairly easy to follow too. Just remember if you ever you the MSMTool to get back to stock it relocks your bootloader. You'll need to unlock it again by using the file OP sends you before flashing other nonstock firmwares again
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rcartaz09 said:
Thanks! Found it and so far it’s worked. Waiting for response from OnePlus.
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Once you get the code, you can simply use my dummies guide to full rom backup, convert to US OEM (DE2117), and root and has the "oem unlock bypass" command in the guide.
scanman0 said:
Once you get the code, you can simply use my dummies guide to full rom backup, convert to US OEM (DE2117), and root and has the "oem unlock bypass" command in the guide.
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Saw that, thanks!