I purchased a Moto G7 Play XT1952-3 (Verizon, network unlocked) from Ebay in order to install LineageOS 18.1 on it. This is one of the supported models, according to the Lineage OS documentation. I went to unlock the bootloader, and that involves contacting Motorola and getting a code from them. According to their online unlock tool, my phone is "blocked" and not eligible for bootloader unlock.
I'm so sick of this ****.
I did my research, and bought the correct phone. Can't be unlocked.
I'll probably be able to just return it, but does anyone have a workaround for this problem?
Same happened to me. Found out Verizon phones cannot have their bootloader
unlocked. I sent it back and purchased a XT1952-4. No problem unlocking the -4.
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I have a Xperia Pro on fido running xperia ultimate HD (stock kernal)
Sony's official boot loader unlock said that I can't unlock my boot loader.
SE1 Tool does not work.
Allendrissemo (sorry of I can't spell) told me that my phone hardware is too updated (12W24) and it cannot be unlocked.
Now for my pled...
Is there a way to unlock my boot loader? I want to install CM9 but it comes with a custom kernal. And for that I need am unlocked bootloader. If you have a CM9 with a stock kernal, would it work? Or if I have the stock kernal then can I flash that after flashing CM9 and would it work? But I can't flash .img files cause I don't have fast boot.
That is all. Thanks.
I would appreciate any help.
Also, there does not seem to be an Xperia Pro thread on here so if you guys don't mind promoting this to find out, that would be of great help. Thanks.
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I was in your situation 6 months ago and I just went back to Fido and exchanged the phone within 2 weeks of purchase (using an LG Optimus 2X now that actually has an unlocked bootloader). Like you, I also tried to get Alejandrissimo to unlock my bootloader - didn't work!
Currently, only stock-based custom ROMs can be flashed on a locked bootloader. This applies to all brands, not just Sony.
Even SIM unlocking is in doubt here - I personally couldn't SIM unlock my Xperia via a purchased code (the site cellunlocker.net has never failed me before, except on this one Xperia model). The new security MCUs after 12w14 are tight bastards. Other users were successful with SIM unlock via code, but that did absolutely nothing to allow unlocking of the bootloader.
moral of the story: no matter what country you live in, never get a carrier branded Sony handset! If you really must have a Sony model, the only way to guarantee an unlockable bootloader is to get the stock, unbranded, unlocked model which is expensive.
In other words, if you gotta get a carrier subsidy, avoid Sony. Otherwise, Sony is great at supporting this kind of stuff, too bad most users can't enjoy it due to stupid carriers.
So, there's no hope? I always thought that this XDA community, and its vastness of knowledge would have a solution.
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I was in your situation 6 months ago and I just went back to Fido and exchanged the phone within 2 weeks of purchase (using an LG Optimus 2X now that actually has an unlocked bootloader). Like you, I also tried to get Alejandrissimo to unlock my bootloader - didn't work!
Currently, only stock-based custom ROMs can be flashed on a locked bootloader. This applies to all brands, not just Sony.
Even SIM unlocking is in doubt here - I personally couldn't SIM unlock my Xperia via a purchased code (the site cellunlocker.net has never failed me before, except on this one Xperia model). The new security MCUs after 12w14 are tight bastards. Other users were successful with SIM unlock via code, but that did absolutely nothing to allow unlocking of the bootloader.
moral of the story: no matter what country you live in, never get a carrier branded Sony handset! If you really must have a Sony model, the only way to guarantee an unlockable bootloader is to get the stock, unbranded, unlocked model which is expensive.
In other words, if you gotta get a carrier subsidy, avoid Sony. Otherwise, Sony is great at supporting this kind of stuff, too bad most users can't enjoy it due to stupid carriers.
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Thanks for the advice. I would keep that in mind next time
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machoman1337 said:
I was in your situation 6 months ago and I just went back to Fido and exchanged the phone within 2 weeks of purchase (using an LG Optimus 2X now that actually has an unlocked bootloader). Like you, I also tried to get Alejandrissimo to unlock my bootloader - didn't work!
Currently, only stock-based custom ROMs can be flashed on a locked bootloader. This applies to all brands, not just Sony.
Even SIM unlocking is in doubt here - I personally couldn't SIM unlock my Xperia via a purchased code (the site cellunlocker.net has never failed me before, except on this one Xperia model). The new security MCUs after 12w14 are tight bastards. Other users were successful with SIM unlock via code, but that did absolutely nothing to allow unlocking of the bootloader.
moral of the story: no matter what country you live in, never get a carrier branded Sony handset! If you really must have a Sony model, the only way to guarantee an unlockable bootloader is to get the stock, unbranded, unlocked model which is expensive.
In other words, if you gotta get a carrier subsidy, avoid Sony. Otherwise, Sony is great at supporting this kind of stuff, too bad most users can't enjoy it due to stupid carriers.
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this helped and i'll make sure to buy unlocked phones next time
I didn't know about locked or unlock phone before. But I buy a used phone on OfferUp and the seller didn't tell me it is locked. Any idea to sim unlock it? Can I flash custom ROMs and modem to get it unlock? Thanks.
i have tried. i'm not sure if when its rooted via recovery you can unlock it either. might have to flash gsi with root enabled to unlock it.
wuchaoallenn said:
I didn't know about locked or unlock phone before. But I buy a used phone on OfferUp and the seller didn't tell me it is locked. Any idea to sim unlock it? Can I flash custom ROMs and modem to get it unlock? Thanks.
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Most MVNO's require the device to be used on their network for a certain time before it's eligible to be network unlocked. Usually 3-6 months at which time you can just call and ask them to unlock it. If the phone was bought on payment plan and was sold prior to satisfying the payment then the IMEI will be locked in which case you're SOL unless you can get hold of the original contract holder. To answer your question, flashing a custom rom/modem won't fix the issue
Actually some cheap Sprint mnvo(Hot Pepper Poblano) phones WILL unlock with GSI. I have also used eBay sellers that can unlock MetroPCS phones as well I would look there he want an unlocked but you will have to pay for that and pay a pretty penny
Hey guys, have any one been able to unlock the bootloader and gain root access with this phone, or I am S.O.L?
I've tried going through Motorola's website to see if this phone is eligible for an unlock code, which proved fruitless.
Any leads would be helpful. Official, or if it's an exploit.
Model #: XT1952-5
OS: Android 9
Build #: PCY29.105-247
MrQuestionMarks said:
Hey guys, have any one been able to unlock the bootloader and gain root access with this phone, or I am S.O.L?
I've tried going through Motorola's website to see if this phone is eligible for an unlock code, which proved fruitless.
Any leads would be helpful. Official, or if it's an exploit.
Model #: XT1952-5
OS: Android 9
Build #: PCY29.105-247
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You are most likely SOL unfortunately. I was trying to get a list of "oem get unlock data" returns to compile them for comparison, because in theory, if you have enough of them, and their corresponding unlock codes, you could reverse engineer their keys and generate your own. Sadly, that never happened. Everyone has just unlocked and ran with it, never handing over the data. You'd need at least a few hundred before it could be reverse engineered, and I got like 2 at most. It might be possible to flash firmware from another model of G7 Play, and then get a proper unlock code from Motorola, but I've yet to see anyone try it. If the CID (which is part of the unlock data value) is AT&T it's just never going to work. But if the CID was say, RETUS or Sprint, it might work.
If you want to send me the result of oem get unlock data, then I might be able to help you out. It's a very slim chance, but it's better than nothing I suppose.
I asked this purely out of curiosity but I have a Boost Mobile G7 play that I plan on unlocking either tonight or tomorrow if I dump my CID partition is there any way to get the Motorola bootloader to let you write the CID or is it device-specific / impossible to do with the already locked bootloader?
Bootloader is not eligible for unlock (not at all surprised) for the XT2075-2. Has anyone found a way to unlock the bootloader or generate a bootloader unlock key (even if it is a paid service)? Worst case, it would be nice if there was a root exploit that could be used.
Well this is frustrating. I bought the unlocked version xt-2075-3, but received the ATT version (xt2075-2) It appears the unlocked version doesnt have 5G for USA anyway... So I am ok with the ATT version... But youre saying I cant root this thing? Wtf?
My pixel 3 XL bought and paid for is still locked. Actually it was a mess when an update to os12 from os10. Now I've fixed that with new self loaded updates.
What I can't figure out is why has there not been a law suit against Verizon for not carrier unlocking my phone and make it almost impossible to unlock my bootloader.
To me Verizon has held me hostage to their service. That's called Monopoly.. I've called and they say it's unlocked. I sent them pics of the locked notice . It is my phone now and nothing should be unavailable to my wants.
Any suggestions on any issues. Unlocking my bootloader is most important.
Thanks
There is carrier unlocking and bootloader unlocking and they are two very different things.
Carrier unlocked means that you are free to take your device and use it on a different carrier. If you bought the device through Verizon, your device can usually be carrier unlocked once the device is paid off in full. You can buy carrier unlocked phones (like from Google) and bring them to the carrier of your choice.
Bootloader unlocked means that you have unlocked the bootloader and are able to install the operating system of your choice. Pixel phones bought from Google's store without association of a carrier have a trivial process to unlock the bootloader. Devices bought from Verizon or with a Verizon sim card are generally shipped with an encrypted bootloader meant to prevent you from unlocking the bootloader. It might be possible to unlock them, but generally people don't waste their time trying. Verizon will not let you unlock the bootloader.