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[Q] bootloader status

How Do I find out the bootloader status (Locked/unlocked ?) of my xperia ARC.
actually I unlocked it official way, then relocked and updated to .42 fw using PC for giving to repair under warrenty. its over and I want to unlock bootloader again. whats the best way I'm on fw .42 baseband 56.
thanks a lot in advance.

dial from your phone to check status :
*#*#7378423#*#*
service info --> configuration
for me, the best way is via fastboot..

gogo415 said:
dial from your phone to check status :
*#*#7378423#*#*
service info --> configuration
for me, the best way is via fastboot..
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dear gogo,
I've tried that, the service info will tell you "bootloader unlock allowed = yes"
it will not tell you whether your phone is locked or unlocked state!

It will tell you.
Mine is unlocked and says " Bootloader unlocked: Yes "
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vk-xperia said:
dear gogo,
I've tried that, the service info will tell you "bootloader unlock allowed = yes"
it will not tell you whether your phone is locked or unlocked state!
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that means your bootloader is still locked, and you were allowed to unlock it.
regards,
gogo415

Originally Posted by vk-xperia
dear gogo,
I've tried that, the service info will tell you "bootloader unlock allowed = yes"
it will not tell you whether your phone is locked or unlocked state!
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that means your bootloader is still locked, and you were allowed to unlock it.
regards,
gogo415
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So that means I can do the same exercise again to unlock I mean official way?
In that case se will provide me new code to unlock?
I don't remember the old code they provided
Regret for the seeking the clarification again as I don't want to endup in trouble later.
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Yes, you can unlock again.
Request the code again and you'll see if they provide it again.
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Flo95 said:
Yes, you can unlock again.
Request the code again and you'll see if they provide it again.
Thanks for the info.
But my qstn is, since SE has my imei no. Registrd with them, do they provide the same again. Did anybody tried this do far?
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Just try it, enter your email and imei and you'll either get it or not.
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Flo95 said:
Just try it, enter your email and imei and you'll either get it or not.
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I'm asking did anybody tried this way so far?
What if incase if SE block if you send imei 2nd time! That's my worry!
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They can't block a unlockable bootloader afaik
Just try it
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it's ok.
I've tried it.
the unlock code is still the same code you had received before.
the remaining question is whether you sure to unlock it again or not, as standard user doesn't need to do such thing.
bravery comes from experience.
that's it bro.
I think your problem has solved.
regards,

gogo415 said:
it's ok.
I've tried it.
the unlock code is still the same code you had received before.
the remaining question is whether you sure to unlock it again or not, as standard user doesn't need to do such thing.
bravery comes from experience.
that's it bro.
I think your problem has solved.
regards,
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100% satisfied with yr answer.
Thanks and clicked thanks button too !
I'll do the unlocking today itself and start playing with the custom Rom!
Thanks dude.
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For the info...
Bootloader unlocked: Yes
Means fastboot is enabled and the bootloader can be unlocked the official way
Bootloader unlocked: No
Means fastboot is disabled and therefore the bootloader can only be unlocked by other means
The best way for you to check your bootloader status is do identify in s1tool or similar

LG g5 doesn't ask for unlock code

My LG G5 Ls992 doesn't prompt for unlock code and when I try to call a specific number for an unlock code prompt it says "Connection lost or invalid IMEI code"

Hi, I bought LG G5 Ls992 on ebay.com. Seller tolled me that it was paid of so I asked him to call sprint and unlock it, so he did it. But now phone only works on sprint card. When I put other carrier sim in it it doesn't ask for unlock code, on the status bar there is Sim card icon with an exclamation mark. I tried all this methods but no solution. Can u help me somehow?

lg g5 no prompt to unlock
I also have a sprint locked g5 that does not prompt for code with Verizon or att sim can anyone help I have the code just need somewhere to enter it

I'm pretty sure the ls992 does not prompt for an unlock code. There's a guide here on xda to unlock the phone yourself, it's fairly simple.

WARpig5 said:
I'm pretty sure the ls992 does not prompt for an unlock code. There's a guide here on xda to unlock the phone yourself, it's fairly simple.
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Would you happen to have a link for this guide?

damiono said:
Would you happen to have a link for this guide?
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Depends on what firmware you are running

TheMadScientist said:
Depends on what firmware you are running
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Is this what you're referring to? Software Version: LS992VC

damiono said:
Is this what you're referring to? Software Version: LS992VC
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Yes zvc is only unlockable from remote unlock service on ebay but make sure they can unlock apn settings also or no mms or data.
Zvb-zv8 can use the free method available

TheMadScientist said:
Yes zvc is only unlockable from remote unlock service on ebay but make sure they can unlock apn settings also or no mms or data.
Zvb-zv8 can use the free method available
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Thanks for your help! Is there anything else I should ask before making payment?

damiono said:
Thanks for your help! Is there anything else I should ask before making payment?
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Just make sure that it unlocks the apn settings. If its permanant. And for your info do not update ever again. Cause. The ones unlocked on zvb where undone by update. Thus relocking device. Some of the unlocks where also undone by factory resets.

Moto G5 Amazon Variant Bootloader Unlock

I have searched everywhere where the answer is "No. Moto G5 Amazon Variant cannot be unlocked". Unless I checked myself. And BOOM!!! The unlock code is on my email. Will see tmrw if we can unlock the bootloader. Need to search for a method to root then.
But I guess, I will do that when Oreo gets released for G5 . Cheers.

Don't update the phones software via OTA when official Oreo is launched whilst bootloader is unlocked. I'm sure this bricks the phone?

How did you get the website to accept your (Amazon) "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" string?
When I enter it on the Motorola custhelp.com site, it tells me my bootloader is ineligible for unlocking.
Note that I have both an Amazon G5 Plus and a non-Amazon G4 Plus in case I need to do something with the non-Amazon phone first.
HawK.1 said:
I have searched everywhere where the answer is "No. Moto G5 Amazon Variant cannot be unlocked". Unless I checked myself. And BOOM!!! The unlock code is on my email. Will see tmrw if we can unlock the bootloader. Need to search for a method to root then.
But I guess, I will do that when Oreo gets released for G5 . Cheers.
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aslezak said:
How did you get the website to accept your (Amazon) "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" string?
When I enter it on the Motorola custhelp.com site, it tells me my bootloader is ineligible for unlocking.
Note that I have both an Amazon G5 Plus and a non-Amazon G4 Plus in case I need to do something with the non-Amazon phone first.
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he just lucked out probably lol

I find it funny he never came back to post if it worked or not.... then we all have lower our heads and admit... We've been trolled!

I have an Amazon variant device xt1677 and unlocked the bootloader.

abhimanyuk said:
I have an Amazon variant device xt1677 and unlocked the bootloader.
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How?

Lord_Worm said:
How?
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Just go on unlock bootloader site and unlock it.i have done the same and I unlock it.

riyan65 said:
Just go on unlock bootloader site and unlock it.i have done the same and I unlock it.
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I tried it, and it said my device is ineligible.

Lord_Worm said:
I tried it, and it said my device is ineligible.
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Could you send me the bootloader OEM codes which you get when you try to unlock it???

NEED HELP

I want to unlock my bootloader, but cant get oem unlock code from motorola site
BL: mbm-3.0-nash_retail-cd73d31dc-190107
Stock rom: opx27 amxbr
i want unlock to upgrade for ppx29 retbr
is there someone that can help me?

Crazie89 said:
I want to unlock my bootloader, but cant get oem unlock code from motorola site
BL: mbm-3.0-nash_retail-cd73d31dc-190107
Stock rom: opx27 amxbr
i want unlock to upgrade for ppx29 retbr
is there someone that can help me?
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Why are you unable to get the unlock code from the Moto site? Are you receiving an error of some sort?
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fast69mopar said:
Why are you unable to get the unlock code from the Moto site? Are you receiving an error of some sort?
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'Cause cant get the code for my phone. No error, just unable to unlock
(" this device is not eligible for bootloader unlocked")
i wondering if some1 knows how to upgrade without unlock ('cause it wont) n without OTA (cant wait) :crying:

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/MOTOROLA-Android-Developer/Bootloader-Unlock-Problems/td-p/3222809
already unlock and upgrade by this post
how i close post?

Crazie89 said:
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/MOTOROLA-Android-Developer/Bootloader-Unlock-Problems/td-p/3222809
already unlock and upgrade by this post
how i close post?
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Don't worry about closing your post. What I would do is edit the original post and put "SOLVED" in the title.
Also, I would post the details about how you were able to solve the issue of getting the bootloader unlocked so others who have the same issue can see your post.
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I have OEM unlock option but can't unlock the bootloader?

So, I'll start with my build # PCX29. 159-21-3
I have the OEM unlock option in my dev options and it's toggled on, but whenever I go to try and unlock the bootloader via Motorola's website I'm not able to? Is there a way around this, and why would the OEM bootloader unlock option even be there if I can use it?

MedievalFreakShow said:
So, I'll start with my build # PCX29. 159-21-3
I have the OEM unlock option in my dev options and it's toggled on, but whenever I go to try and unlock the bootloader via Motorola's website I'm not able to? Is there a way around this, and why would the OEM bootloader unlock option even be there if I can use it?
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Is your phone Verizon by chance?

41rw4lk said:
Is your phone Verizon by chance?
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It is Verizon sadly, I probably should have added that.

MedievalFreakShow said:
It is Verizon sadly, I probably should have added that.
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Many Verizon Moto phones are not eligible to unlock the bootloader...
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cgigate said:
Many Verizon Moto phones are not eligible to unlock the bootloader...
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Are there any leads on possible exploits? I think I should just get a new phone, but I wanna try and do what I can with this one