Hi everyone. I wanna start by saying thanks for any help being given. Now I have checked at least a hundred forums, and I have yet to find a clear definition on how to check if your bootloader is unlocked. Now I know it is not possible to unlock your bootloader (yet). Only developer editions have unlocked bootloaders. Again though. How do I check? I work at a cell phone remanufacturing place. An I'm hoping I might come a across one. But have no idea how to check again. Thanks got any help!!
It says under the battery if it's a developer edition.
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boot into download mode (power and vol down) and mode will be developer
this is exactly what it looks like under the battery
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I'm just wondering if someone who knows their bootloader is locked (presumably all of you in this part of the forum) could post a clear picture or just the full text from their download mode. I am just interested to see if there are any differences between it and mine, and specifically if any of those potential differences are the signs of a locked bootloader. In all of the searching I have done, I have not been able to find a way of determining the bootloader status.
Thanks in advance.
Mine in download mode says secure boot enabled which I think means locked bootloader, while unlocked would say secure boot disabled.
Thanks for the reply. I thought that was the case until I came across a video on YouTube where the guy goes into download mode to root his Note 4, and it shows the same thing, secureboot enabled, but he is able to root it without any problems. But i figure there must be something that tells you the bootloader status. So any chance you could post your whole download mode text?
Well I found this thread where someone has already posted their download mode screen, and it's exactly the same as mine apart from the model number. So no clues there.
Any other suggestions/things you've noticed on your phones that may suggest the bootloader is locked?
I've been searching too. Have seen plenty of sites explaining root process with download screens displaying secure boot enabled. So bootloader status must be somewhere else. A secret keypad code that doesn't require root already might help. Otherwise it might be a matter if getting an answer from Telstra themselves.
Regards
QuizJS said:
I've been searching too. Have seen plenty of sites explaining root process with download screens displaying secure boot enabled. So bootloader status must be somewhere else. A secret keypad code that doesn't require root already might help. Otherwise it might be a matter if getting an answer from Telstra themselves.
Regards
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I did think of dial codes, but I couldn't find many that worked on this phone, and those that did didn't show any information related to the bootloader.
I contacted Telstra this afternoon, but they said that I had to ask Samsung. So I sent an email to Samsung, and I'll let you know if/when I get a reply.
Secureboot Enabled indicated the locked boot loader. You do not need to unlock the bootloader to root. The Note 3 has root with a locked bl.
raduque said:
Secureboot Enabled indicated the locked boot loader. You do not need to unlock the bootloader to root.
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Have you got a weblink that confirms 'secureboot enabled' = locked bootloader please?
You're the first poster I have seen that says the root process doesn't require an unlocked bootloader. What are you basing that on please?
regards
S4 also had a locked bootloader with root.
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What about the S5?
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QuizJS said:
Have you got a weblink that confirms 'secureboot enabled' = locked bootloader please?
You're the first poster I have seen that says the root process doesn't require an unlocked bootloader. What are you basing that on please?
regards
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Personal experience, on both counts. Secureboot Enabled has meant a locked bootloader for years across several devices. I have also rooted an S4 Active, S5, S5 Active and Note 3 all with locked bootloaders.
I don't have links, and I'm not going to do your research for you. The information is there if you search for it.
raduque said:
Personal experience, on both counts. Secureboot Enabled has meant a locked bootloader for years across several devices. I have also rooted an S4 Active, S5, S5 Active and Note 3 all with locked bootloaders.
I don't have links, and I'm not going to do your research for you. The information is there if you search for it.
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Please stop posting misleading information. The Note 4 is not an S4 Active, S5, S5 Active or a Note 3. We have done our research, and it contradicts what you are saying. You don't have to go very far - everyone on the forum is saying that the Note 4 cannot be rooted with a locked bootloader (at least so far). I don't even know how you found my thread without seeing all the others that say the Note 4 with locked bootloader can't be rooted. And if that is the case, then Secureboot: Enabled does not mean that the bootloader is locked, because we are seeing people root Note 4s that say that.
I can't believe this! Here is a video of a rootable (international version) Note 4 showing how to get into download mode:
http://youtu.be/p-zvwUS6as4
Which shows at timestamp 1:11 a secureboot enabled.
lawalty said:
I can't believe this! Here is a video of a rootable (international version) Note 4 showing how to get into download mode:
http://youtu.be/p-zvwUS6as4
Which shows at timestamp 1:11 a secureboot enabled.
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Sorry, not sure what you're trying to show/prove with that video. I did learn how to get out of download mode without pulling the battery though...
benanna88 said:
Sorry, not sure what you're trying to show/prove with that video. I did learn how to get out of download mode without pulling the battery though...
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My intention of showing this video is not "how" to get into download mode, but it is to show the device that has "secureboot enabled" which is an international version that can obtain root.
Yes, yes, yes, the video does show how to get into download mode, however for the sake of the conversation, I wanted to show what the screen reads at timestamp 1:11
lawalty said:
My intention of showing this video is not "how" to get into download mode, but it is to show the device that has "secureboot enabled" which is an international version that can obtain root.
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Oh, yes I see. Being an international version, it wouldn't have a locked bootloader, but it still shows that message in download mode about secureboot enabled. Thanks for posting.
Hey guys, I just got the Moto z2 play and I'm not sure if the xt1710-02 is rootable
Pooper22 said:
Hey guys, I just got the Moto z2 play and I'm not sure if the xt1710-02 is rootable
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Which version is - 02?
1710-02 is the Verizon ver. Not rootable. Bootloader can't be unlocked either.
i have this version and my bootloader is unlocked. what other info do you need.?
d.GAonodgrloei said:
i have this version and my bootloader is unlocked. what other info do you need.?
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I'm unsure how the -02 version ( Verizon version) could have an unlocked bootloader because Verizon keeps it locked down. In other Verizon moto phones, it takes Dev software like sunshine to make this happen and doubt they have provided this (and likely won't).
Please show proof via screenshot, would like to see how you got bootloader unlocked.
RL_Wells said:
I'm unsure how the -02 version ( Verizon version) could have an unlocked bootloader because Verizon keeps it locked down. In other Verizon moto phones, it takes Dev software like sunshine to make this happen and doubt they have provided this (and likely won't).
Please show proof via screenshot, would like to see how you got bootloader unlocked.
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i should mention i got this phone second hand online. let me know what other info is needed to get these rooted. i am not an expert nor do i know anything about software, i barely understand the scope, but i'm very interested.
i've been trying to post pictures/ links on here but i can't. how else do we go about this?
d.GAonodgrloei said:
i should mention i got this phone second hand online. let me know what other info is needed to get these rooted. i am not an expert nor do i know anything about software, i barely understand the scope, but i'm very interested.
i've been trying to post pictures/ links on here but i can't. how else do we go about this?
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Put your phone in bootloader mode by powering off, then holding the power button and volume down button at the same time. It should show a black screen with a robot with red ! above (dead Andy). About 3rd line from bottom, it will say locked or unlocked. Let me know what that says or take a pic of the screen with another device and post it.
Can this Pixel 2 XL device be bootloader unlocked? Currently locked. (How to check if a device can be bootloader unlocked - the seller does not know)
I am uploading an image of the fastboot (bootloader) mode.
This phone's model is G011C. Is there a way to tell by that?
Thanks!
zetret said:
Can this Pixel 2 XL device be bootloader unlocked? Currently locked. (How to check if a device can be bootloader unlocked - the seller does not know)
I am uploading an image of the fastboot (bootloader) mode.
Thanks!
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Connect to wi-fi, enable Developer options, check to see if OEM unlocking is available to enable. If it is,
you can unlock by using unlock instructions found here and everywhere.
If that does not work, it's probably a Verizon version and not unlockable; however
there's an outside chance that a factory reset followed by enabling Dev Options might
allow unlock if it's possible.
michaelbsheldon said:
Connect to wi-fi, enable Developer options, check to see if OEM unlocking is available to enable. If it is,
you can unlock by using unlock instructions found here and everywhere.
If that does not work, it's probably a Verizon version and not unlockable; however
there's an outside chance that a factory reset followed by enabling Dev Options might
allow unlock if it's possible.
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The phone's model is G011C. Is there any way to tell by that?
zetret said:
The phone's model is G011C. Is there any way to tell by that?
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It's probly Verizon if not unlocked by above. You can find out for sure by entering IMEI here: http://www.imeipro.info/check_lg.html
If it's VZN, that will show up in detail of report.
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Mod edit. post removed.
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You sir may want to have a look at XDA rule #2!!!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=5439&nocache=1
Badger50 said:
You sir may want to have a look at XDA rule #2!!!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=5439&nocache=1
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This will be taken care of shortly. Thanks for your attempt at reasoning.
Thread cleaned,
The back and forth of flame post really isnt helping anyone. If you cant stay civil and have a peaceful conversation then just don't post. If you cant help the op with their question then move on without leaving your commentary.
Stay respectful when posting within our community.
Thank you all
Wolf
Hello,
I'm starting to think that my problem is that the bootloader is not unlocked.
So when I go in developer options and check the bootloader unlock and it the button moves and turns blue, is that an indication that I can unlock it?
I've tried doing this: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
but it keeps telling me that I'm not eligible to unlock the boot loader or something to that effect.
Any advice? not sure how to proceed. If I'm stuck with a crippled phone or if there is a way around this.
Thanks
reapur said:
Hello,
I'm starting to think that my problem is that the bootloader is not unlocked.
So when I go in developer options and check the bootloader unlock and it the button moves and turns blue, is that an indication that I can unlock it?
I've tried doing this: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
but it keeps telling me that I'm not eligible to unlock the boot loader or something to that effect.
Any advice? not sure how to proceed. If I'm stuck with a crippled phone or if there is a way around this.
Thanks
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I've got some info in
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-locking-motorola-bootloader-t4079111
Is it a Verizon, AT&T, Tracfone, or Amazon software channel device?
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Thank you.
This is a Total Wireless model running on the Verizon network.
I'll review your thread and hopefully it helps.
Back in the samsung days, I used odin to flash the stock ROM back to the phone in case things went really bad. Is there an equivalent process for moto?
Cheers
sd_shadow said:
I've got some info in
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-locking-motorola-bootloader-t4079111
Is it a Verizon, AT&T, Tracfone, or Amazon software channel device?
Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk
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reapur said:
Thank you.
This is a Total Wireless model running on the Verizon network.
I'll review your thread and hopefully it helps.
Back in the samsung days, I used odin to flash the stock ROM back to the phone in case things went really bad. Is there an equivalent process for moto?
Cheers
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There are a few options for flashing.
Nothing quite like Odin though.
LMSA
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/update-moto-lenovo-moto-smart-assistant-t3951714
And
Fastboot.exe or mfastboot
Motorola Flashing Guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
Look at the Alt unlock method, it gives a little more info then just "cannot be unlocked".
But I suspect that it cannot be unlocked none the less.
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Thanks sd_shadow,
You are correct, it is not unlockable.
Oh well, I really like this phone, reminds me of the old nexus S, light, black and plastic, no fancy design goofiness.
So naturally, my next question is how do I go about finding a phone that can be unlocked and rooted for Total Wireless? do I get an unlocked verizon phone or are there other constraints I need to search for. I do understand that it needs a clean IMEI and TW has a web page to run the IMEI verification on.
Thanks again.
Hello everyone thank you for your time it's been a couple days i'm doing reasearch on how to root my galaxy S9 (canadian) and i'm hitting a wall everytime and some post a far too old to be considered.
So my question is without the OEM unlock option in developper options am i doomed to not being able to root my phone ?
And yes i tried the trick with setting the date manually one month earlier but anyway my phone is more than 1 year old so i'm way past the 7 days delay.
Isn't there a way to unlock it with a computer via USB debugging mode ? ( juste an idea like that i know pretty much nothing)
Any clear answer would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time
OEM Unlock option is pretty much like the gate to unlock your boot loader
if your phone doesn't have the option then that could be cause by some factors like,
- either you can't unlock (I believe there are few versions that factory lock which mean cant be unlocked)
- or you have faied to modify your phone, which you have to wait like 7 days to be able to modify again
That all I know, maybe anyone can correct me if I'm wrong
B1nz said:
OEM Unlock option is pretty much like the gate to unlock your boot loader
if your phone doesn't have the option then that could be cause by some factors like,
- either you can't unlock (I believe there are few versions that factory lock which mean cant be unlocked)
- or you have faied to modify your phone, which you have to wait like 7 days to be able to modify again
That all I know, maybe anyone can correct me if I'm wrong
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okay i understand more what OEM does thank so as long as i can't unlock it from the inside no modification can come from the outside
You should read through this thread. It has some options that may interest you. The Canadian SM-G960W S9 is definitely boot loader locked that makes it "normally" not able too install any custom ROMs or boot loaders. The good thing with it is that it doesn't trip KNOX!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...s-recoveries--other-development/root-t4043707