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I really want to sell my phone. I know I can get more money for it if us unlocked. Ive already googled how to unlock it and it seems pretty simple. My question is should I unlock it before its sold? Never unlocked a phone lol so sorry for this question.
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Unlocked always adds a little bit more value to a device.
Why not?
theexel said:
Unlocked always adds a little bit more value to a device.
Why not?
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True lol. Ill read up on it a little more.
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I just got an ATT S4 I was planning to end my postpaid account with ATT and using prepaid.
I read in a forum somewhere that says you have a better chance of getting your non-iPhone device unlocked thru ATT international chat.
I tried numerous times with all my devices thru ATT unlocking to no avail. This time i tried the international chat just for the hell of it. Gave her my info and etc and what do know? It worked, she gave me instructions and the unlocked code. Another shocker is that this phone isn't even registered under my account.
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Question. I went through the procedure of unlocking my phone. I dont have another sim card to test if it worked. Anyihe know another way?
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Hey guys, let's get a thread going for this. I have an idea of how we might be able to unlock the bootloader of this phone, but I'm not giving promises. First off, we need as much documentation for the chipset as possible (MSM8960), Snapdragon S4 Pro. Also, documentation relating to the boot process is welcomed. I am currently figuring out how the boot process on this phone works. What do you say guys? It should be a team effort to unlock this phone.
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What kind of information are you looking for?
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Anything that is related to the processor or boot sequence. I'm currently downloading the firmware to take a look at it.
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What would be relevant for the processor? If you give me some direction, I can help searching for info.
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Things such as this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856327
Personally, I think you're on a wild goose chase or out for a snipe hunt, but best of luck anyway.
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Personally, I think you're on a wild goose chase or out for a snipe hunt, but best of luck anyway.
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Maybe you're just nuts (see what I did there) But anyways, I'm still looking at the boot sequence and how it works. I think we might be able to modify the bootloader exploit for the GS4 since the X and GS4 use aboot and with that we might be able to overwrite the function that checks the value of whether the bootloader is unlocked or not. The aboot partition is loaded into memory first during boot, then the kernel and ramdisk is loaded into memory after on another memory address, whether the kernel/ramdisk is custom or not. There is a custom header in the ramdisk/kernel header that tells it to write to a certain memory address. You can edit the custom header to write to the same address as aboot, overwriting aboot therefore returning the value needed to complete the boot with the custom kernel/ramdisk. I will still have to work out the smaller details but I hope this works
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Very large bounties out there if you succeed.
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Very large bounties out there if you succeed.
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I doubt I will haha, but thank you. Not in it for the money
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Good luck. I'm subscribing to this thread just in case.
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Subscribed. That would be awesome to see this even though I just bought a DE on swappa to replace my locked X.
Any luck ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856327
This might help you
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Sorry I hadn't read through the entire forum anyways how's about this: http://blog.azimuthsecurity.com/2013/04/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html?m=1
If you want to know more about moto bootloaders contact Dan Rosenberg.
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Any news on this?
Another idea would be if someone with a Dev edition moto x could check to see if any of the preloaded Verizon apps/services had root privileges. Then it would only be a matter of finding an exploit in the application itself instead of trying to look for one in the bootloader.
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Another idea would be if someone with a Dev edition moto x could check to see if any of the preloaded Verizon apps/services had root privileges. Then it would only be a matter of finding an exploit in the application itself instead of trying to look for one in the bootloader.
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Obtaining root privileges has nothing to do with the bootloader.
I know but wouldn't gaining root make it easier to find an actual exploit?
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Personally, I'd be all over the $43 dollar unlock codes......while its still an option. Someone at Motorola is gonna get fired hard eventually. Lol
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Is it possible that this is Lenevo doing this?
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Is it possible that this is Lenevo doing this?
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I doubt that. Its Verizon and at&t that never wanted the phones unlocked. Lenovo wouldn't go against their wishes. Plus, Motorola is still Motorola.
The bright side for those who don't unlock now, is maybe they'll be allowed to unlock when the phone is no longer officially supported. At least then they can update through custom roms.
Then again, maybe not.....it is another incentive to get a new phone leaving them locked.
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Like the title states, I was wondering if there is any progress on unlocking the bootloader. I am okay with the way things are, but I would love to run CM11. I appreciate all the work devs do around here. I am just curious to know if anyone is still working on the bootloader, and if there is any progress.
nope. no update that is.. not sure if anyone is working on it behind the scenes with newer devices out there
Sole reason I will never buy a Samsung device on Verizon ever again.
Same here next upgrade I'll go with HTC or Motorola
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Same here next upgrade I'll go with HTC or Motorola
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Motorola isn't a good option if you want an unlocked bootloader either.
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Motorola isn't a good option if you want an unlocked bootloader either.
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I thought it was unlocked. I guess HTC or any phone with unlocked BL
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I thought it was unlocked. I guess HTC or any phone with unlocked BL
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Sunshine worked on the Ultra/Maxx up to 4.4.3 but 4.4.4 is locked down tight, that includes the Turbo and Moto X 2014 as well. The options moving forward are HTC, LG (still able to "unlock" by downgrading firmware) or dropping the $$$ on a dev edition Samsung or the N6.
Even though we tested a Verizon Pixel, the bootloader was not locked. That means rooting and installing ROMs is possible; that should allay some fears about Google turning the Pixel into a closed realm.
http://www.pcmag.com/review/348519/google-pixel-xl
? soon enough we'll get a verification from the people who are getting it from vzw on 10/20. Sadly my date is 10/28.
That's great news! I pre-ordered from Verizon to replace my note 7. I kept reading that it might be locked so i looked into ordering from google but the Pixel XL was sold out by the time I tried to.
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That's great news! I pre-ordered from Verizon to replace my note 7. I kept reading that it might be locked so i looked into ordering from google but the Pixel XL was sold out by the time I tried to.
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Same here I've been having second thoughts about my pre order with Verizon since the rumor was the bootloader was locked. I've been checking Google store a few times a day to see if they got any in stock. I hope this is true. Is there a way to check quick while in in the Verizon store when my pre order comes in on the 20th? Before i give them my note 7 ?
I put all my money on this one being just like the Nexus 6. Guess I should get a lottery ticket today.
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One minute it's locked then next it's unlocked. We should all know soon enough. But knowing Big Red I would expect it to be locked.
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One minute it's locked then next it's unlocked. We should all know soon enough. But knowing Big Red I would expect it to be locked.
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It was never locked. All of that was fear mongering based on speculation, a rep said this or that which is unreliable, and one who claims they had prerelease firmware locked down.
Meanwhile we have someone with a Verizon Pixel in hand who has confirmed its unlockable.
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that's pretty awesome! assuming i get my pixel tomorrow how would i know if the boot loader is unlocked?
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that's pretty awesome! assuming i get my pixel tomorrow how would i know if the boot loader is unlocked?
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You will want to find instructions for the Pixel because it's new hardware and software, but it's fairly straightforward. Here is a video link from the Nexus 6P for reference.
https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=pqdWTl9hCP4
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Nice! Thanks. I hope it's that easy!
haha thats great news! I was able to snag a 128gb quiet black from Verizon that'll be delivered tom at 9 am. Now I can cancel my 32gb google order that hasnt even shipped
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/587ss9/psa_android_safetynet_now_tripped_by_unlocking/
Looks like unlocked bootloader comes with more restrictions.
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biggiestuff said:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/587ss9/psa_android_safetynet_now_tripped_by_unlocking/
Looks like unlocked bootloader comes with more restrictions.
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Interesting. That's always been a restriction when rooted previously. Must be a Nougat thing. Not surprised.
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Guy over on Google Plus just got 2 delivered from verizon. Both have locked bootloaders.
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Guy over on Google Plus just got 2 delivered from verizon. Both have locked bootloaders.
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Do you have a link, I am not able to find it
https://plus.google.com/+DustinCrooke/posts/bcghVZ8yAzD
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https://plus.google.com/+DustinCrooke/posts/bcghVZ8yAzD
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Thanks!
I'm wondering if it only locks when it's activated on a Verizon SIM. I might be grasping at straws and hoping here. I wonder if anyone can start the phone up with a T-Mobile and/or AT&T sim in and see what happens.
Take sim out before powering on to check. That's my best guess and what I'll do.
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Take sim out before powering on to check. That's my best guess and what I'll do.
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Yes, we need to get someone prior to the first boot with the SIM installed.
Hey all. I am on mintsim that runs on T-Mobile. It runs great. My T-Mobile v20 has that app unlock for the sim. I would like to unlock it because why not. Anyway around the app unlock? Thanks
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Hey all. I am on mintsim that runs on T-Mobile. It runs great. My T-Mobile v20 has that app unlock for the sim. I would like to unlock it because why not. Anyway around the app unlock? Thanks
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Only way past that is getting T-Mobile to unlock it or pay a service to get it unlocked.
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Only way past that is getting T-Mobile to unlock it or pay a service to get it unlocked.
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Can you please recommend any reliable service for T-Mobile device app unlock, I am ready to shell out some bucks.
Thanks.
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Can you please recommend any reliable service for T-Mobile device app unlock, I am ready to shell out some bucks.
Thanks.
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Cellunlocker.net I've had great experiences with. Just did a ZTE ZMax Pro from metopcs yesterday that has the app unlock. It took about 30 minutes.
You might can find some cheaper ones if you have eBay just search for T-Mobile app unlock but usually those are slower.
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I am a reseller.cellunlocker.net t-mobile app unlocking
cellunlocker.net t-mobile app unlocking is cheap it releases the lock through the app.
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Cellunlocker.net I've had great experiences with. Just did a ZTE ZMax Pro from metopcs yesterday that has the app unlock. It took about 30 minutes.
You might can find some cheaper ones if you have eBay just search for T-Mobile app unlock but usually those are slower.
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Is it possible to unlock rooted tmobile phone?
Basically, that unlock app from tmobile doesn't work
netgar said:
Is it possible to unlock rooted tmobile phone?
Basically, that unlock app from tmobile doesn't work
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You would need to ask T-Mobile or pay for an app unlock usually $20-$40 and only if the phone has a clean IMEI.
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hyelton said:
You would need to ask T-Mobile or pay for an app unlock usually $20-$40 and only if the phone has a clean IMEI.
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I called tmobile, and they couldn't make this app working. This is only because bootloader is unlocked?
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I called tmobile, and they couldn't make this app working. This is only because bootloader is unlocked?
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It may not work if it's been rooted etc what error do you get? Also T-Mobile has to do something on there side before the app will actually unlock the device.
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It may not work if it's been rooted etc what error do you get? Also T-Mobile has to do something on there side before the app will actually unlock the device.
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There is no error, just kicking me out of this unlocking app. I have a green light from tmobile, however they couldn't make it work.
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There is no error, just kicking me out of this unlocking app. I have a green light from tmobile, however they couldn't make it work.
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Yeah the app would give an error if you couldn't unlock. Only way may be need to relock boot loader if that's possible? I'm not sure don't own the V20. But the unlock app is the only way
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Yeah the app would give an error if you couldn't unlock. Only way may be need to relock boot loader if that's possible? I'm not sure don't own the V20. But the unlock app is the only way
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Thats really sucks.
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Thats really sucks.
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Just really afraid to going back to stock. You never know if can root it again. Is it right?
indeed if your bootloader is unlocked, that ****ty app will not unlock your sim. I found this out when I re-locked my bootloader and the app worked. but by then I already had T-Mobile unlock my sim manually, which took a lot of calls and effort. any way unlocked i the bootloader again and the app just kept spinning.
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indeed if your bootloader is unlocked, that ****ty app will not unlock your sim. I found this out when I re-locked my bootloader and the app worked. but by then I already had T-Mobile unlock my sim manually, which took a lot of calls and effort. any way unlocked i the bootloader again and the app just kept spinning.
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Were u able to reroot it again?
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Were u able to reroot it again?
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I was on software version 10j during that and yes, I was able to. While I have not tested it myself, people say if you're on 10k you can still downgraded to 10j to root.
Is the unlock service down still for T-Mobile, I have a LG V20 I need unlocked. I just bought it & when I tried to unlock it using the app it fails, says phone not eligible. I checked the IMEI at T-Mobile web site& it comes up outstanding balance due on phone. But yesterday I recieved text messages from T-Mobile confirming the guy who sold me the phone made a payment plan agreement, something like 3 installment to get acct upto date, but tried unlocking after I recieved notice of payment arrangements, & still no good on unlocking with app. I'm hoping I can get it done paying a service, since I'm planning on using out of USA. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Is the unlock service down still for T-Mobile, I have a LG V20 I need unlocked. I just bought it & when I tried to unlock it using the app it fails, says phone not eligible. I checked the IMEI at T-Mobile web site& it comes up outstanding balance due on phone. But yesterday I recieved text messages from T-Mobile confirming the guy who sold me the phone made a payment plan agreement, something like 3 installment to get acct upto date, but tried unlocking after I recieved notice of payment arrangements, & still no good on unlocking with app. I'm hoping I can get it done paying a service, since I'm planning on using out of USA. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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The unlock service was never down. The phone/past due account has to be fully paid off before T-Mobile will unlock the device.
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Oh ok, but there isn't anyone that offers a paid service to unlock? If not then I'm going to have to wait for all the guy's payments to clear before I can unlock it?
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Oh ok, but there isn't anyone that offers a paid service to unlock? If not then I'm going to have to wait for all the guy's payments to clear before I can unlock it?
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Yeah there's plenty of paid services. But not when it's blacklisted like it currently is.
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Ok, guess there's not much I can do but wait, thanks for clearing this up for me?