Given that bootloader is unlockable and root with magisk is possible, I wonder if this method sim unlocking a sprint moto z2 force will work for moto g6 play also. I am not too tech savy but I will try this once I figure out how to properly root the phone with magisk. Please let me know your thoughts.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/free-sprint-moto-z2-force-carrier-t3843824
synaethe said:
Given that bootloader is unlockable and root with magisk is possible, I wonder if this method sim unlocking a sprint moto z2 force will work for moto g6 play also. I am not too tech savy but I will try this once I figure out how to properly root the phone with magisk. Please let me know your thoughts.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/free-sprint-moto-z2-force-carrier-t3843824
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It might work if you've never activated it on Sprint/VM/Boost. I honestly don't think it will though. People have been searching for a sim unlock for some time now, and nothing has ever been found. I know if I follow those steps in the guide you linked, my phone will just register to Virgin Mobile again. I think you got less than a 1% chance of that working.
What I would try... Is pulling the sim before you even turn it on, enabling the oem unlock option, unlocking the bootloader, flashing the T-Mobile firmware, then inserting the new T-Mobile sim. I really don't think it'd work, but that's probably your best bet. Even if that did work, it'd definitely break updates, and you'd have to flash them manually from then on. I really wouldn't try it unless you're willing to eat the cost of the phone.
I was able to use that method on the z2 and an e4 i had. Just to see if I could. But if it doesn't work, game over. So it's a toss up
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If I get the Xperia Play sim unlocked, Can I then unlock the bootloader?
if you unlock your bootloader via jinx or alejandrissimo it will unlock your sim at the same time... i used alejandrissimo, very professional and was unlocked in minutes but it is the paid way.
unlocking your sim will not change anything at all to do with your bootloader im afraid, if your sim locked the paid way is the only way - $24 well worth it!!
Looks like thats the way im going to have to go. On the plus side, I get paid tuesday. =)
But yeah, I was just wondering cause I know people were like you cant unlock the bootloader if its a sim locked phone and all this other stuff and I was thinking, What if I called up ATT and got them to unlock the IMEI?
But if that wont change anything, I guess the paid method is how im going to have to go about doing this.
Thanks
If you get it sim unlocked your bootloader will then be allowed to be unlocked.
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I believe the bootloader is specific Per-Device.
You can check if you can in your settings, excuse my newbieness,
Settings > Root Status (or something to this effect)
If your bootloader can be unlocked it'll be listed there.
I dont think the status of your SIM (locked or unlocked) affects the bootloader.
DazzaChazza said:
If you get it sim unlocked your bootloader will then be allowed to be unlocked.
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Well... Then I guess Im just gonna call up ATT and get the unlock code. Unlock the phone's sim lock and see if I can, Worse comes to worse, I cant. I still have the paid method available and I havent paid any money what so ever.
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I believe the bootloader is specific Per-Device.
You can check if you can in your settings, excuse my newbieness,
Settings > Root Status (or something to this effect)
If your bootloader can be unlocked it'll be listed there.
I dont think the status of your SIM (locked or unlocked) affects the bootloader.
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Ive looked there and it doesnt show. Which is what brought my hopes down in the first place but everywhere I looked... it said I cant because the device is simlocked. Which is why i wanna know if getting the sim lock removed would then allow me to access and unlock the Bootloader via FastBoot.
I have never owned a phone that has stopped me from rooting and installing custom roms to it. This is kinda a dissapointment but on the plus side, its a good phone.
Hard to get an unlock code from AT&T Or so I heard, but if you do, if you can tell me what you said, that'd be great.
If you do get an unlock code from them, Cant hurt to try to unlock the bootloader after that.
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Hard to get an unlock code from AT&T Or so I heard, but if you do, if you can tell me what you said, that'd be great.
If you do get an unlock code from them, Cant hurt to try to unlock the bootloader after that.
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Im a "Valued" member of ATT. Had them for years. So, They dont question me. As long as youve had the phone on your account for 90 days, they dont bother you if you ask for a unlock code.
I will most likely do this tomorrow and will post the outcome. because like I said, if it just takes unlocking the sim card from ATT to be able to unlock the bootloader... id rather do that.
Im not against paying 24$ to have it done.. but why not try what I can for free first?
Hi everyone, I'm completely new to smartphones, just bought an Xperia Play 800i. I have been keenly reading the forums, going through everything I need to know.
My android version is 2.3.4 and build number is 4.0.2.A.0.42. Phone is network locked.
If you don't mind letting me know, the best way to start is by unlocking the SIM right? Then unlock the bootloader,then custom kernel and flashing?
Your advise would be appreciated.
AFAIK regular SIM unlocking doesn't let you unlock your bootloader.
I've read of people who pay a little or get sim unlock from other methods which isn't enough for the bootloader.
It's just that Alejandrissimo's method unlocks both sim & allows for bootloader (it's a 2 for 1 method).
Hope it helps, and if AT&T gives you a free sim unlock code then give it a shot, but it's said it doesn't work that way.
I'm trying Alejandrissimo's method and I'm lost. Have PM'd him and waiting for his reply. I am not on the AT&T network.
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Im a "Valued" member of ATT. Had them for years. So, They dont question me. As long as youve had the phone on your account for 90 days, they dont bother you if you ask for a unlock code.
I will most likely do this tomorrow and will post the outcome. because like I said, if it just takes unlocking the sim card from ATT to be able to unlock the bootloader... id rather do that.
Im not against paying 24$ to have it done.. but why not try what I can for free first?
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Thought that was only T-Mobile. Sadly I dont even have an account with them, Just bought the phone from ebay. So im probably gonna have to spend more to get the thing sim-unlocked.
Oh, look what I found on AT&T's website.
Requirements for monthly wireless plans:
Your wireless service has been active for 90 days or longer
Your account is current and in good standing
Your phone is not sold exclusively by AT&T
Your phone's unlock code is available from the manufacturer
Your phone does not have a long-term exclusive service agreement, or the contract time period has expired
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I'm stuck at the USB over Network stage, keeps saying server unreachable when I select MY PC. What am I doing wrong? So frustrated!
You can get your Xperia unlocked in less than 10 minutes by Alejandrissimo. When he SIM unlocks your Xperia he will also automatically unlock bootloader.
You can visit his website here.
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You can get your Xperia unlocked in less than 10 minutes by Alejandrissimo. When he SIM unlocks your Xperia he will also automatically unlock bootloader.
You can visit his website here.
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I visited his website, downloaded the zip file, and then I'm stuck not knowing what to do next.
So, you are saying I have to wait for him to respond to my request? So, I guess the USB over Network program will be used by him, to remote unlock my Xperia? I'm cool with that because I want to pay for the service.
*apologies for any obvious information I may have missed*
I have a Moto Z Play that has a locked bootloader. I've searched through a lot of these forums, went to other sites, and I've still not found the information I probably should have by now. I want to put the Resurrection Remix Rom on my phone, but I'm confused on a few different points. The phone was given to me and it looks like it was Verizon before I got it, and I use Straight talk as a carrier. I've seen the unlock process on Motorola's page, and it says my bootloader is not eligible for unlock. With the capabilities of a lot of these developers, I find it hard to believe this means the end of the road. My question is whether I can wipe the phone and somehow unlock the bootloader? Is there anyway I can speak to verizon to give me something to get an unlock code from Motorola? Can I put Resurrection on my phone without the bootloader being unlocked? Again, i've been reading and trying to figure this out on my own without having to make a thread, so sorry if this wastes anybody's time, but I could really use some help.
Thank you very much in advance.
If your phone is contracted with Verizon .... They they will not allow you to unlock the bootloader
To install custom ROM , you must have custom recovery ( may be twrp)
To be able to install custom recovery, you must unlock your boot loader
So both is not possible right now if your phone is from Verizon
So you can not install custom ROMs
Keep eyes on the MZP thread for solutions
Hope this helps
Is this phone impossible to root or is there just a lack of interest in figuring out a way to unlock the bootloader? I love this phone but really miss the freedom I had on previous devices to install certain apps and run different roms. I've never had a device that has been out this long without a root available.
I guess what I'm asking is if I should consider going to a different device if there isn't a way to unlock the bootloader in sight or stick it out because it'll happen in the near future.
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Is this phone impossible to root or is there just a lack of interest in figuring out a way to unlock the bootloader? I love this phone but really miss the freedom I had on previous devices to install certain apps and run different roms. I've never had a device that has been out this long without a root available.
I guess what I'm asking is if I should consider going to a different device if there isn't a way to unlock the bootloader in sight or stick it out because it'll happen in the near future.
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So far, no way to root it yet, I am stuck on the Sprint G7 myself and currently fighting with Sprint to allow me to swap to another device. I know it wont work but at least I am voicing my dissatisfaction of this device with the lack of timely updates (still on November security). If I had known now when I went to Sprint back then, I would have never chosen the LG G7. The phone itself is decent, hardware is good but lack of root, lack of bootloader unlock, and lack of timely updates make the device unusable in my opinion.
I personally am hoping I or someone else can find an exploit for ROOT and eventually bootloader but so far, not much traction has been made in that department.
I have a g710pm, running Android 8.0.0
I see in developer options there is a selection that says, "Enable OEM Unlock" wouldn't that unlock the bootloader?
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I have a g710pm, running Android 8.0.0
I see in developer options there is a selection that says, "Enable OEM Unlock" wouldn't that unlock the bootloader?
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Nope it will not limited fast boot won't let you run the command its basically useless
You can take a look at my post, there are all the models in my country to unlock BL and ROOT, but only in the hands of a few people, they do not intend to share this, and through this to get benefits, they provide remote unlocking and ROOT services , but need to pay, which is expensive for me, I don't know English, sorry, the reply is translated by Google...
Hey everyone! As I had said earlier, the rumors are true, most G7 variants can be bootloader unlocked. I searched many Chinese websites that had already shown rooted G7 phones but showed no clear methods besides "remote unlock services". Now the method is known! The engineering bootloader from a very unique AT&T V35 V35AWM model (abl_a and abl_b) is flashed via an Octoplus box on the G7 when in QDLoader 9008 mode. This guy from Ukraine motogvasyag posted his methods on 4pda.ru and are now on XDA here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g7-thinq/how-to/to-unlock-bootloader-root-models-t3928505
Please check out the thread, and do donate if you can. He is doing these Octoplus flashes for free.
**This method won't work on T-Mobile model (G710TM and others). I'll still be on the lookout for any T-Mobile methods.**
I've searched for hours on google and this forum about rooting, bootloader unlock, flashing, and cant really find anything, so I'm guessing i cant do much with it. Can anyone tell me if there is anything i can do to unlock this phone? I just got out of prison for 5 years... It used to be so easy to root a phone back then. Now it seems impossible wtf.
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I've searched for hours on google and this forum about rooting, bootloader unlock, flashing, and cant really find anything, so I'm guessing i cant do much with it. Can anyone tell me if there is anything i can do to unlock this phone? I just got out of prison for 5 years... It used to be so easy to root a phone back then. Now it seems impossible wtf.
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Blame LG for not allowing bootloader unlock on the g7. The only phone that can be unlocked is the European model.
Having tried all the methods online (using adb comands and stuff) I can't figure out where exactly is it that i'm going wrong.
i have installed pixel usb drivers , SDK platform tools, Run the command right and yet it shows me an error.
Someone please tell me what do I need to do different as this method has worked out for almost everyone.
After the December update, this method no longer works.
But the Ukrainians have already come up with a new way.
Unfortunately, there are limitations in this unlocking method, but it's better than nothing.
Legion12 said:
After the December update, this method no longer works.
But the Ukrainians have already come up with a new way.
Unfortunately, there are limitations in this unlocking method, but it's better than nothing.
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thank you so much for this
helped alot
please let me know if u find a better fix
I just want to say that If paid off, there are 2 ways att and Verizon phones unlock. ATT: you can enter the phones IMEI into att's unlock portal. If it meets eligibility for unlock, they should unlock it. Verizon: their phones will unlock in 60 days since activation assuming the line that was used to activate pixel 6 for the first time is still active, of course. TellCulvers Survey