I am told that you can not root or unlock the bootloader on my MOTO Z PLAY DROID but I was just in the developer part of the settings looking around and I seen where it asks you to put in the pin number so you can unlock the bootloader and I typed in my personal PIN number to unlock my MOTO Z PLAY DROID to use and it told me that now I can unlock the bootloader so how can I do this or am I wasting my time LOL HA HA HA or did I stumble on to how to unlock the bootloader so we can root these badboys Thanks for anyone that can help and God Bless!
You still need to get the unlock code. Unfortunately, Motorola won't provide an unlock code for Verizon phones.
Someone was experimenting making the code creator based on the unlocked versions. Not sure if they figured it out.
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Hi, I have checked around xda and have not found the answer to my question so my apologies if I missed it during my search. I have a Rogers branded R800a Xperia Play. I understand that carrier locked plays can not have the bootloader unlocked. However, I have found someone who can carrier unlock my phone for me (Use it on foreign networks). If I get my phone carrier unlocked would that allow me to unlock the bootloader myself or do I have to go through someone like Alejandrissimo to properly unlock the bootloader? Thank you!
Only factory unlocked plays can use the official unlock method, if you paid to get your device sim unlocked, you would still have to pay for a remote bootloader unlock.
By the way, when you pay for a bootloader unlock, it also sim unlocks the device, so paying for a sim unlock first is a waste of money.
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Ok thanks for your help, I guess I'll pony up the cash to get the bootloader unlocked remotely.
So apparently my xperia play can not have its boot loader unlocked. I did the *#*# code and the unlocking status screen is missing = can not unlock.
#1: Why is this so? This phone (R800i) was bought new (well I got it used off craigslist, but originally it was bought full price in a SE box, unbranded.)
#2: Is there a 3rd party way to unlock the bootloader? Flashtool or something similar?
EDIT: OK, so I did a search, and found something interesting, seems I might be able to unlock the loader after all so I'll try that later. Has anyone had success in doing so?
I am still interested in question #1 above, why is this unlockable, especially a "bought-in-full", non subsidized, non carrier branded device....
Mines a r800i and I bought mine outright I would of thought your would be still unlockable through Sony's way, someone will reply and help u, I'm hoping to do mine soon but mine says it's unlockable when I put the *#*# in goodluck unlocking yours anyway hope it go's well.
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I am trying, REALLY TRYING.....
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REALLY F'ing trying to get the flasher program to work. 1st of all, most hosts are down (multiupload or file gone - zshare), 2nd the github I have no idea how that works. Do I want the binary? Some binaries are just the contents (well code) of a txt file (if that makes sense)...
Ok, SO I think I have what is the flasher program, but my java isn't' being found :banghead:
You could try Omnius for SE, that unlocks the bootloader at the same time as unlocking the sim.
HTH
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?
So just as a background, I used to be into the root/rom scene with my old Samsung Charge and then My Motorola Razr MAXX Smartphone circa 2013-ish. As Verizon locked down I stepped away but I found something interesting the other day. I just upgraded to the Edge+ and was playing around with my Moto Z2 Force Edition. Im taking it with me to spain to get a local sim inserted and be a local number while I am there for a few months. I did a factory reset and let it update to Android 9 and then hit the build number 7 times to enable developer options and found an option called "OEM Unlocking" with a description of "Allow the bootloader to be unlocked".
Perhaps with the age of the phone, Motorola has lifted its lock of the bootloader to be able to be rooted? or is this just wishful thinking. Now that it is an alternate phone I would love a chance to get back in to the scene, root it with a recovery and throw the latest Lineage on it or whatever is available. with the ability to unlock the bootloader, might a TWRP recovery work now?
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So just as a background, I used to be into the root/rom scene with my old Samsung Charge and then My Motorola Razr MAXX Smartphone circa 2013-ish. As Verizon locked down I stepped away but I found something interesting the other day. I just upgraded to the Edge+ and was playing around with my Moto Z2 Force Edition. Im taking it with me to spain to get a local sim inserted and be a local number while I am there for a few months. I did a factory reset and let it update to Android 9 and then hit the build number 7 times to enable developer options and found an option called "OEM Unlocking" with a description of "Allow the bootloader to be unlocked".
Perhaps with the age of the phone, Motorola has lifted its lock of the bootloader to be able to be rooted? or is this just wishful thinking. Now that it is an alternate phone I would love a chance to get back in to the scene, root it with a recovery and throw the latest Lineage on it or whatever is available. with the ability to unlock the bootloader, might a TWRP recovery work now?
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All Moto devices with Android 5? have this option it doesn't necessarily mean it can be unlocked.
Most Moto devices that are not carrier-branded can now be unlocked.
but the only real way to know is to try the moto unlock site.
[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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All Moto devices with Android 5? have this option it doesn't necessarily mean it can be unlocked.
Most Moto devices that are not carrier-branded can now be unlocked.
but the only real way to know is to try the moto unlock site.
[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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So i guess my real question before i go through this process would be will it all work if i get the bootloader unlocked? is that the major hang-up that if i can get past it, the recovery's and custom roms will now be available to me?
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So i guess my real question before i go through this process would be will it all work if i get the bootloader unlocked? is that the major hang-up that if i can get past it, the recovery's and custom roms will now be available to me?
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If the bootloader is unlocked you can flash custom recoveries, roms, and kernels.
Hi all, I have a moto g7 play XT1952-5 on AT&T service in the US. I would like to root and unlock the boot loader but Motorolas service says that my phone is not unlockable. I see that this is a standard response for moto phones on ATT. My question is, am I truly hosed on both root and a bl unlock? Are there any crafty ways around this? I have done a good bit of reading and see solutions for 1952-1 through -4 but it seems to go silent for models after that. Any help from the ether would be extremely appreciated!
Thank you for help in advance.