Related
http://www.androidinfotech.com/2017/05/root-samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-verizon-sm-g955u-nougat.html
http://wccftech.com/how-to-root-galaxy-s8-plus/
Please use search before you start useless threads. You have found info about CF Auto Root from Chainfire. It will only work with an unlocked bootloader and the US Snapdragon versions of the S8 and S8+ have a locked bootloader. So it will not work. There are several thread about this and a post from Chainfire himself stating on US versions it will not work.
No, CF-Auto requires unlocked bootloader. The only reason files for devices that are locked down is because the site runs automated scripts to generate root files. So it'll work if and once the bootloader is unlocked. But for now, both will not work.
thanks for letting me know
Update on unlocking bootloader?
Wondering if anyone has any information on whether or not there has been any progress on unlocking the bootloader for the US versions of the g955u <snapdragon> yet? I know that the new unlocked versions of the phones came out recently and was wondering if anyone had a crack yet?
markbean0302 said:
Wondering if anyone has any information on whether or not there has been any progress on unlocking the bootloader for the US versions of the g955u <snapdragon> yet? I know that the new unlocked versions of the phones came out recently and was wondering if anyone had a crack yet?
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I believe those are carrier unlocked; NOT Boot Loader Unlocked.
I had a feeling I was buying the wrong version of S8 plus, is that why OEM is no longer in developer options?
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This is kinda awkward....just seen the date on this thread
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Maltego said:
No, CF-Auto requires unlocked bootloader. The only reason files for devices that are locked down is because the site runs automated scripts to generate root files. So it'll work if and once the bootloader is unlocked. But for now, both will not work.
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Which is better to root with after unlocking bootloader
CF-auto or Odin?
So I've been waiting as impatiently as everyone else for the US998 to show up on LG's bootloader unlock list. It still isn't there.... BUT: if you add it there, IT WORKS!
Go to the LG Unlock Bootloader page ( hxxp://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev ), make your account, and get to the unlock form. Enter your IMEI and Device ID as directed.
In Chrome, right-click and inspect the drop down for Phone. I changed LGUS997 to LGUS998 (see picture: hxxps://imgur.com/a/vTJWx ).
Confirm, Agree, then check your email!
REMINDER THAT UNLOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER WIPES YOUR DATA AND VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY
No idea if this would work for any of the carrier models... I kind of doubt it. I'd bet the US998 already has the allowed IMEI range in their backend, but somebody should give it a shot!
Long overdue edit (sorry!): This only works for the open market US998, not the US Cellular US998, the open market V30+, or any other carrier models . Be careful buying used! Also, the hxxps links are because I haven't posted enough to be able to post external links; replace hxxps with https.
Personally i have a H930, but this is great news
Hopefully will attract more devs to this wondeful device
Finally! Just got my key, will give it a go tomorrow. Thank you!
Good news. can not wait to unlock it.
I tried the same trick in Firefox with my v30+ but it says it does not support unlocking the bootloader. I'll just send mine back. Enough of this BS, LG
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I tried on both Firefox and Chrome using that trick, it says unfortunately it is not supported. If I say US998U for the v30+ instead, it says 9 more tried then it is locked.
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I tried in both Firefox and Chrome, using US998 (it says it not supported). If I choose US998U, then it says I have 9 more times. I will be sending this back on Friday.
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I tried in both Firefox and Chrome for the B&H v30+, using US998 (it says it not supported). If I choose US998U, then it says I have 9 more times. I will be sending this back on Friday.
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I tried in both Firefox and Chrome for B&H v30+, using US998 (it says it not supported). If I choose US998U, then it says I have 9 more times. I will be sending this back on Friday.
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I tried in both Firefox and Chrome for the B&H v30+, using US998 (it says it not supported). If I choose US998U, then it says I have 9 more times. I will be sending this back on Friday.
gwillmer said:
So I've been waiting as impatiently as everyone else for the US998 to show up on LG's bootloader unlock list. It still isn't there.... BUT: if you add it there, IT WORKS!
Go to the LG Unlock Bootloader page (hxxp://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev ), make your account, and get to the unlock form. Enter your IMEI and Device ID as directed.
In Chrome, right-click and inspect the drop down for Phone. I changed LGUS997 to LGUS998 (see picture: hxxps://imgur.com/a/vTJWx ).
Confirm, Agree, then check your email!
REMINDER THAT UNLOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER WIPES YOUR DATA AND VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY
No idea if this would work for any of the carrier models... I kind of doubt it. I'd bet the US998 already has the allowed IMEI range in their backend, but somebody should give it a shot!
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If bootloader unlocks, there is still the question of whether it will support ADB commands to enable TWRP and root.
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gwillmer said:
So I've been waiting as impatiently as everyone else for the US998 to show up on LG's bootloader unlock list. It still isn't there.... BUT: if you add it there, IT WORKS!
Go to the LG Unlock Bootloader page (hxxp://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev ), make your account, and get to the unlock form. Enter your IMEI and Device ID as directed.
In Chrome, right-click and inspect the drop down for Phone. I changed LGUS997 to LGUS998 (see picture: hxxps://imgur.com/a/vTJWx ).
Confirm, Agree, then check your email!
REMINDER THAT UNLOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER WIPES YOUR DATA AND VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY
No idea if this would work for any of the carrier models... I kind of doubt it. I'd bet the US998 already has the allowed IMEI range in their backend, but somebody should give it a shot!
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So they did listen to all my tweets!
HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN ACTIVE AND WE DIDN'T KNOW? Did they basically wait six weeks after the V30 was released and didn't announce it?
LET THE GAMES BEGIN.
So it is easier to hack the system than the device, well done. Can't wait for my phone to arrive. Thanks!
Great news, now US devs can join on the development
Got the unlock code/bin for one of my V30, but LG says the V30+ is not (yet?) eligible.
Unlock .bin attached to this email.
So. Have anyone with US998 managed to flash TWRP yet?
padmanek said:
So. Have anyone with US998 managed to flash TWRP yet?
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Yeah. With all of the action leading up to this point, I'm expecting more of a reaction. Super curious to see how this pans out.
bacon612 said:
Yeah. With all of the action leading up to this point, I'm expecting more of a reaction. Super curious to see how this pans out.
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I've got the unlock code for one of my V30, but I'll mess with it this weekend. I'll also get the unlock code for the other V30. Hope the V30+ is allowed soon.
Sent from my official carrier unlocked LG V30+ US998
It seems that renaming the drop down item probably isn't necessary? Has anyone tried it by just selecting LGUS997 and using their IMEI and Device ID?
N4cr2k said:
It seems that renaming the drop down item probably isn't necessary? Has anyone tried it by just selecting LGUS997 and using their IMEI and Device ID?
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That is an interesting point.
I told my friend who is a coder about this and he said that the text shouldn't actually matter, at least normally.
So it's possible as long as you select LGUS997 it'll work ( or possibly any other option ).
About ready to unlock mine, and as with previous rooted phones I never had any DRM issues. Wondering if streaming apps like Spotify will still work properly?
2. Unlocking the phone will disable certain functions of your phone.
When unlocking the bootloader, the DRM protection of your phone will become untrusted.
Some applications which require DRM protection may not work anymore or block certain functions due to this untrusted DRM.
Common examples are applications which offer download/streaming of paid multimedia content like music and movies.
Tinkerer_ said:
If bootloader unlocks, there is still the question of whether it will support ADB commands to enable TWRP and root.
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It does. Someone has already installed TWRP.
Sent from my official carrier unlocked LG V30+ US998
ChazzMatt said:
Hope the V30+ is allowed soon.
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I take it that the system returned a "model not supported blah blah blah" message?
Maybe that's why they haven't announced unlock availability; they just haven't gotten around to whitelisting the V30+, and are planning to do them both at once. You know, because editing the unlock info page is hard, wouldn't want to do it twice
Septfox said:
I take it that the system returned a "model not supported blah blah blah" message?
Maybe that's why they haven't announced unlock availability; they just haven't gotten around to whitelisting the V30+, and are planning to do them both at once. You know, because editing the unlock info page is hard, wouldn't want to do it twice
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Right. Plus they gotta wait for six weeks to pass after release date for the V30+ or whatever.
Can't do it immediately on release. They have to AGE the phone properly, like fine wine.
Sent from my official carrier unlocked LG V30+ US998
ChazzMatt said:
It does. Someone has already installed TWRP.
Sent from my official carrier unlocked LG V30+ US998
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Someone has already installed TWRP on US998?
Before someone lights up their flamethrower, note that LG has models with bootloader unlock available but ADB commands not supported. So just because e.g. TWRP has been installed on some V30 model (H930?) does not mean it will work on US998 open market version.
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Hey Guys,
Im gonna receive my 7T from tmobile in 2 days and was just wondering if there is a way to unlock it like how the 7pro was.
Go to TMobile Twitter team, they are quick and easy to deal with.
[email protected] said:
Go to TMobile Twitter team, they are quick and easy to deal with.
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They'll sim unlock the phone even if you're financing it?
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Lucky you they couldn't permanently unlock my phone because the rep in Maine did a temporary network unlock so I have to pay the phone off first
KMHartford said:
Lucky you they couldn't permanently unlock my phone because the rep in Maine did a temporary network unlock so I have to pay the phone off first
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Call and ask again, tell them your a developer and you need to test applications on your phone. To do this you need an unlocked bootloader. If the Sim unlock is temporary it'll relock your bootloader and potentially wipe your data.
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OuncE718 said:
They'll sim unlock the phone even if you're financing it?
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Yeah, had mine for 3 days when they permanently unlocked it. Haven't made a payment yet.
Don't ever let the T-Mobile rep do a temporary network unlock. If your goal is to bootloader unlock. They totally screwed this phone. I will have to pay it off first to get around the temporary network unlock. Or use the tool. But of course there's no tool yet ???
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10.0.5 international update released, with nice new improvements that I can't take advantage of. Gotta wait for slow ass T-Mobile to release their version. Maybe they will release it with November security update ?? I doubt it ????
Unlock bootloader flash rom global 100% phone unlocked [emoji849]
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vanthoi123 said:
Unlock bootloader flash rom global 100% phone unlocked [emoji849]
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I thought we couldn't flash global because we don't have our msm tool..
zeusofyork said:
I thought we couldn't flash global because we don't have our msm tool..
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I thought the same as well.
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Ignore. Thanks XDA app...
zeusofyork said:
I thought we couldn't flash global because we don't have our msm tool..
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I am pretty sure that you can fastboot flash the ROM when your bootloader is unlocked
yup, but base on my experienced I don't have data and wifi right now, so don't ever try this at home if you don't have a back up phone. Lucky for me I got Sony and my pixel 4XL in hand=)
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If anyone whats me to try something on the phone just tell me and I will flash it=) MSM or Fastboot, give it to me...let see if this phone will die=)
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I wanted the phone to brick, but so far using both MSM and Fastboot manually flashing and flash-all.bat, it still reboots, but no wifi and data though=(
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Give it to me...lets kill this phone...I am torn between this 2, Oneplus 7T and Pixel 4XL, like the 4XL, but I got the Oneplus 7T first, so I am trying to get this phone dead, so I can focus on my Pixel 4XL=) hehehe, just me...give the link or file, I'LL flash it
KMHartford said:
Don't ever let the T-Mobile rep do a temporary network unlock. If your goal is to bootloader unlock. They totally screwed this phone. I will have to pay it off first to get around the temporary network unlock. Or use the tool. But of course there's no tool yet ???
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10.0.5 international update released, with nice new improvements that I can't take advantage of. Gotta wait for slow ass T-Mobile to release their version. Maybe they will release it with November security update ?
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rob420p said:
KMHartford said:
Don't ever let the T-Mobile rep do a temporary network unlock. If your goal is to bootloader unlock. They totally screwed this phone. I will have to pay it off first to get around the temporary network unlock. Or use the tool. But of course there's no tool yet ???
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10.0.5 international update released, with nice new improvements that I can't take advantage of. Gotta wait for slow ass T-Mobile to release their version. Maybe they will release it with November security update ?
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Ya November update in February
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Josh McGrath said:
Ignore. Thanks XDA app...
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what is the code to flash the unlock_code.bin? This tmobile variant is a pain.
zeusofyork said:
what is the code to flash the unlock_code.bin? This tmobile variant is a pain.
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What did u tell the tmobile support? Or did you pay full?
zeusofyork said:
what is the code to flash the unlock_code.bin? This tmobile variant is a pain.
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fastboot flash cust-unlock <unlock_token.bin>
Unlock.bin file must be in the root directory of ADB
Josh McGrath said:
fastboot flash cust-unlock <unlock_token.bin>
Unlock.bin file must be in the root directory of ADB
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Gotcha, I ended up figuring it out but drinking me was losing my ****. I hate having 10 different variations of the same command
zeusofyork said:
Gotcha, I ended up figuring it out but drinking me was losing my ****. I hate having 10 different variations of the same command
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Don't feel bad, I have to look it up every time myself
Josh McGrath said:
fastboot flash cust-unlock <unlock_token.bin>
Unlock.bin file must be in the root directory of ADB
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How do I get the unlock bin
I've been told that this variant is "hard-locked" and it's impossible for it to be rooted without unlocking the bootloader. I was also told this with my sm-g900v and it finally got unlocked. So I was wondering if any developers have this phone and know how to switch "CSC" codes similar to how the "SM-G900V" was officially unlocked by switching it to a developer phone.
Can someone tell me if the magisk root method works on the A505U1 stock firmware? I don't want to risk bricking.
I have the same a50 Sm-A505u1, I dont know if they have oem unlock implemented into the developer options yet, hopefully within a few more updates they will add the option to unlock the bootloader.
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stellar0322 said:
I've been told that this variant is "hard-locked" and it's impossible for it to be rooted without unlocking the bootloader. I was also told this with my sm-g900v and it finally got unlocked. So I was wondering if any developers have this phone and know how to switch "CSC" codes similar to how the "SM-G900V" was officially unlocked by switching it to a developer phone.
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Switching the CSC won't add the toggle because the model number is encrypted into the phone's processor.
Yeah you would probably have to do individual work on each locked variant depending on firmware. Even then it's a longshot to get any exploits to actually work, seeing how this phone doesn't have a removable battery I can only imagine the hard bricking risk. On my S5 I always backed up all my partitions on an SD card but I had root on that phone to do that.
BinaryBitz said:
I have the same a50 Sm-A505u1, I dont know if they have oem unlock implemented into the developer options yet, hopefully within a few more updates they will add the option to unlock the bootloader.
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Switching the CSC won't add the toggle because the model number is encrypted into the phone's processor.
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I know it's a little off topic but the system ui demo mode also doesn't work nor does the hidden menu. Hopefully a few updates will add more functionality to the phone.
stellar0322 said:
I've been told that this variant is "hard-locked" and it's impossible for it to be rooted without unlocking the bootloader. I was also told this with my sm-g900v and it finally got unlocked. So I was wondering if any developers have this phone and know how to switch "CSC" codes similar to how the "SM-G900V" was officially unlocked by switching it to a developer phone.
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I contacted samsung and they are saying that this phone cannot be oem unlocked, it sucks but I think after they are about to stop updating it they might add the toggle in the developer options.
Is the bootloader already unlocked since I bought the phone factory unlocked from Bestbuy. Could I root it now?
I'll leave this here; https://www.techmesto.com/how-to-check-android-bootloader-lock-status-from-fastboot/
I'm pretty sure I know this answer, but it never hurts to double-check one's self...
I have a xt1922-9, with Cricket service (bought it 2nd-hand so not positive if it is locked Cricket, or if he bought it an unlocked but just also used Cricket as his service provider). I know that always before I have been told that there is absolutely nothing possible to do with ANY cricket phone (such as rooting, flashing custom rom or anything else), due to totally impossible to unlock the bootloader, which is required for any/everything...
Is that still the case, or has a miracle been found, that makes it possible for me to be able to use the info/guides posted in this g6 play's forum to at least even root my xt1922-9 or be able to get Pie on it, or ANYTHING???
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ALSO, since my phone is still on Oreo, is there at least any hope of mine ever getting Pie?
I thought I'd touch base by doing a quick skim through the forum and then do a search for any recent discussion about it. Since I found nearly nothing even mentioned recently AT ALL about att/cricket, I figure that is a bad sign of no miracles on it. However if I just assumed & didnt ask, I would feel like a fool if there has been a breakthrough lol.
Thanks alot for your assistance!​
Apparently no one will answer HOWEVER IF someone is kind enough to respond, How do I find out if my phone was bought originally unlocked OR if it's always been carrier locked??
bsginns said:
Apparently no one will answer HOWEVER IF someone is kind enough to respond, How do I find out if my phone was bought originally unlocked OR if it's always been carrier locked??
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Easiest way to find sim lock status is insert a non ATT/cricket sim.
You likely cannot root, that requires an unlocked bootloader.
But you can try
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
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You should be able update to
Android 9
By flashing full firmware with fastboot
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/jeter/official/Cricket/
See
Setting up and Using adb.exe and fastboit.exe https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/index-links-setting-using-adb-fastboot-t3495167
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Some flashing stock instructions in
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g6-play/how-to/guide-t3929928
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The xt1922-9 should be a moto retail unlocked phone. You should be able to flash any of the roms at https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/jeter/official/RETUS/
The auto software update usually gets disabled if the bootloader got unlocked, so no more OTA updates. If you're not experienced in flashing roms, you can try the Lenovo MOTO Smart Assistant. That utility sometimes has the newest firmwares available.
yes I confirm that Android 9.0 is working on Cricket g6 forge with fastboot, with the link above Jetter, simply done with RSD Lite
grrrrrrrrr
Okay, according to motorola's bootloader unlocking site (after I entered my string etc), NO mine isnt unlockable for some reason.
Since from what I understand on the links sd_shadow, fcohen, & GuestSupreme all posted, I must have the bootloader unlocked before I can update it via any of the methods...
Is my understanding correct (basically it's impossible for me to get the upgrade since my bootloader shows no unlock & everything has unlockable bootloader as a pre-requisite)???
sd_shadow said:
You likely cannot root, that requires an unlocked bootloader.
But you can try
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/jeter/official/Cricket/
Setting up and Using adb.exe and fastboit.exe https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/index-links-setting-using-adb-fastboot-t3495167
Some flashing stock instructions in
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g6-play/how-to/guide-t3929928
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fcohen said:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/jeter/official/RETUS/
you can try the Lenovo MOTO Smart Assistant
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GuestSupreme said:
yes I confirm that Android 9.0 is working on Cricket g6 forge with fastboot, with the link above Jetter, simply done with RSD Lite
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bsginns said:
Okay, according to motorola's bootloader unlocking site (after I entered my string etc), NO mine isnt unlockable for some reason.
Since from what I understand on the links sd_shadow, fcohen, & GuestSupreme all posted, I must have the bootloader unlocked before I can update it via any of the methods...
Is my understanding correct (basically it's impossible for me to get the upgrade since my bootloader shows no unlock & everything has unlockable bootloader as a pre-requisite)???
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Did you try lmsa?
There's a post link in my
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
It will say if there's an update available.
SOLVED!
I finally have the android pie upgrade! The thread "Pie??" in this forum worked even though my bootloader showed unable to unlock via motorola. Thank you!!!
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW- Don't fret too much because it is much easier than it seems. Thank you!
sd_shadow said:
Sometimes the updater app just doesn't work.
I would try LMSA's Flash Rescue or flash update option.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/update-moto-lenovo-moto-smart-assistant-t3951714
It's the best option for devices with a locked bootloader.
Looks like both ATT and cricket have Android 9 available
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/jeter
If LMSA doesn't work you could try RSD lite if you have a Windows 7 pc
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
Your device says it's on ATT software channel, but there's also a cricket software channel, so I'm not sure.
You could also try
Code:
fastboot getvar all
I believe LMSA will give you an Android 9 update option (moto blur 29.128.63.xxx)
And it select the correct channel.
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