It took me about two days to figure out how to unroot and relock my Moto X. Figured I'd create a total noob guide for those who are also looking to do the same. This is for the Verizon Wireless Developer Edition Moto X ONLY! I have no clue if this will work for other variants like Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc. So just play it safe and don't...
I've unrooted and relocked my VZW Dev Edition Moto X twice using this method, so as long as you follow the steps below you should be fine. Also please note that I'm not at all responsible for anything that happens to your beloved phone.
Btw, this process wipes your phone completely clean, so back your sh** up.
So here goes.
1. You need a Windows PC.
2. Download and install the Motorola Device Manager (USB Drivers) to your PC. This will allow your Moto X to be recognized by your computer.
3. Plug your Moto X into your PC and let the drivers install automatically.
4. Download and unzip the VZW Developer Edition Factory Image for the Moto X to your desktop.
5. Download both the fastboot.exe and AdbWinApi.dll files and place them in the folder you just unzipped in step step 4.
6. Now grab your Moto X, unplug it from your PC and power it off. Once powered off, press and hold both the Power and Volume Down buttons for about 10 seconds or so to access Fastboot mode.
7. Now, back on your PC, open the folder you extracted on Step 4. Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and Right Click on an empty space within that folder. From the menu that pops up, click on Open command window here. A command prompt window should open. Plug your phone back into your PC.
8. In the command prompt type fastboot devices to make sure your X is being detected. You should see something similar T0620059GA. If you don't see it, then you may have to reinstall the USB Drivers from Step 2.
9. Once your X has been detected by your computer, and while still in Fastboot mode, type the following commands (in the order shown) into the command prompt on your PC:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
fastboot oem lock
fastboot reboot
...
That's it! You should now be locked and unrooted; back to the out of the box factory state. Don't forget to hit thanks and share!
Did re-locking ur bootloader get rid of the Bootloader Unlocked Warning Message?
tonyf7 said:
7. Now, back on your PC, open the folder you extracted on Step 4. Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and Left Click on an empty space within that folder. From the menu that pops up, click on Open command window here. A command prompt window should open. Plug your phone back into your PC.
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Right click sir.
mschumacher69 said:
Did re-locking ur bootloader get rid of the Bootloader Unlocked Warning Message?
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Yes.
tonyf7 said:
Yes.
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Just to make sure we're on the same page here, after re-locking ur bootloader, when u boot the phone, u get the Moto logo instead of the message that says Warning Bootloader Unlocked?
Because many other users said that u would still get this message even if u re-lock ur bootloader.
When I relocked the bootloader and rebooted the phone I didn't get the warning message. Went straight to the Moto logo. But then I immediately rooted and unlocked again. Only reason I unrooted and relocked in the first place was because I flashed a zip file that corrupted and broke Google Voice Search on my phone.
The second time I did this process I stopped right before locking the bootloader since I was going to root again anyways.
So maybe those other people are right. I've only rebooted my phone once since relocking the bootloader.
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If you want to get rid of the warning on startup, just flash the logo.bin. You can do this and remain unlocked. The instructions provided should have your phone looking and acting the same as it did out of the box. However, fastboot may note that it's been unlocked, to the OP, do you recall what status fastboot was reporting?
you need to reflash to stock in order to lock your bootloader? If not, I would appreciate if you separate the steps to just lock your boot loader.
I have my boot loader unlocked and the only reason I am considering to lock it again is so that if the phone is stolen, someone can't reimage it easily. I'm not sure that gives me any sort of protection though. But its just a thought.
In other words, I see unlocking and locking as a switch that stops you from flashing firmware. The OP makes it sound like the switch is tied to the firmware, ie only stock can have bootloader locked. I am not sure which is right.
esidnD Selim
I did it and keep receiving the warning unlock bootloader screen.
lopescesar304 said:
I did it and keep receiving the warning unlock bootloader screen.
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Did u re-lock on your phone's ROM or after flashing another carrier's ROM?
mschumacher69 said:
Did u re-lock on your phone's ROM or after flashing another carrier's ROM?
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My phone is Retail, I used the retail ROM to flash.
My device won't lock. I've run your commands listed, as well as the fastboot oem lock on it's own, and I can't seem to lock the device. Any help?
flavinator said:
My device won't lock. I've run your commands listed, as well as the fastboot oem lock on it's own, and I can't seem to lock the device. Any help?
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Welcome to the "Relock" party..
The OP does not mention (that I can see) what OS version..are you on KK 4.4 and is there a "Factory Image" for KK 4.4 available for your device.?
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XT1028 (aka) Moto-G
NWKENT said:
Welcome to the "Relock" party..
The OP does not mention (that I can see) what OS version..are you on KK 4.4 and is there a "Factory Image" for KK 4.4 available for your device.?
sent by my 4.3_14.14.14
XT1028 (aka) Moto-G
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Yes, there is, flashed it, ran commands, and the relock command, multiple times and get:
(bootloader) FAIL: Please run fastboot oem lock begin first!
OKAY [ 0.120s]
finished. total time: 0.122s
Not sure what I am doing wrong.
flavinator said:
Yes, there is, flashed it, ran commands, and the relock command, multiple times and get:
(bootloader) FAIL: Please run fastboot oem lock begin first!
OKAY [ 0.120s]
finished. total time: 0.122s
Not sure what I am doing wrong.
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I'd think you ran this as the first flash >> fastboot oem lock begin first!
Then all the OS files and then this for the last command >> fastboot oem lock > as the last command.?
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XT1028 (aka) Moto-G
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575586
NWKENT said:
I'd think you ran this as the first flash >> fastboot oem lock begin first!
Then all the OS files and then this for the last command >> fastboot oem lock > as the last command.?
sent by my 4.3_14.14.14
XT1028 (aka) Moto-G
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I have no clue. At first I just flashed back using RSD Lite. Then I ran the lock command and got that error. Afterwards, I searched online, trying a bunch of different fastboots. That's when I stumbled on this list of commands, figured I'd run it from scratch, see if it makes a difference. Once it got to the relock command though, I got the same issue. And now I'm just frustrated...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575586
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I think this might work, thanks shane1
@NWKENT have u managed to re-lock your bootloader yet?
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@NWKENT have u managed to re-lock your bootloader yet?
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Yes Sir..with Kit Kat 4.4..I have successfully"Unlocked", "Relocked" and "Unlocked" again..my XT1080MDEV (Droid Maxx)..No one could tell me exactly how to do it..Motorola Tech Line was absolutely NO HELP either..SO..after hours upon hours..I did figure it out..Now I'm working on "Relock" on JB 4.2.2
Sounds easy..and many have probably "Unlocked and "Relocked" on JB 4.2.2..BUT..The difficult part is once the XT1080 has been on KK 4.4..is when alot more firey hoops must be jumped thru..
ANYONE can chime in with help on this..NOT ADVICE..but proven procedures..
sent by my 4.3_14.14.14
XT1028 (aka) Moto-G
Yes, thanks guys.
This is the video guide on How to unlock Bootloader - Moto G.
Unlocking bootloader is important before doing any changes to your system - like rooting,intstalling custom roms or restoring the device to the previous android version.
Without unlocking bootloader,you won't be able to do these things.
I made a video for better understanding this process.
NOTE :- Make sure you enabled USB debugging before going through with this process & backup your data as this process will format your device.
INSTRUCTIONS :-
1)First of all go to this Motorola's official link - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
2)Download & install Motorola USB Drivers - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
3)Download & install Minimal ADB Drivers - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmOWhnUk1ZWVdQakE/view
4)Go to the Motorola's Page,Click Next & Sign up with your Motorola ID or with your Google Account.
5) Now put your phone into fastboot mode by holding the "power + volume down" key for 5 seconds.
6)Now open ADB from your desktop & Type these commands
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
Now it will return a String like this one -
Code:
$ fastboot oem get_unlock_data
(bootloader) 0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
(bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00
(bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
(bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
(bootloader) 0000000
7)Copy this string without any blankspaces included or any bootloader text & paste it over the field - Can my device be unlocked? and Down there tick "I AGREE" & REQUEST UNLOCK KEY.
8)Now they will email you your unlock key.
9)After getting unlock key,again open ADB & type this code and paste your UNLOCK CODE at the place of UNLOCK_CODE_HERE.
Code:
fastboot oem unlock UNLOCK_CODE_HERE
.
10)Now your phone will bootup and have a warning saying "You Bootloader Is Unlocked".
Congrats You have successfully unlocked your Bootloader and you can now successfully move onto other things like rooting or installing custom roms etc.If i really helped please SHARE this video & SUBSCRIBE as a THANK YOU.
HAPPY ROOTING
This is the video guide on How to unlock Bootloader - Moto E.
Unlocking bootloader is important before doing any changes to your system - like rooting,intstalling custom roms or restoring the device to the previous android version.
Without unlocking bootloader,you won't be able to do these things.
I made a video for better understanding this process.
NOTE :- Make sure you enabled USB debugging before going through with this process & backup your data as this process will format your device.
INSTRUCTIONS :-
1)First of all go to this Motorola's official link - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
2)Download & install Motorola USB Drivers - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
3)Download & install Minimal ADB Drivers - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmOWhnUk1ZWVdQakE/view
4)Go to the Motorola's Page,Click Next & Sign up with your Motorola ID or with your Google Account.
5) Now put your phone into fastboot mode by holding the "power + volume down" key for 5 seconds.
6)Now open ADB from your desktop & Type these commands
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
Now it will return a String like this one -
Code:
$ fastboot oem get_unlock_data
(bootloader) 0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
(bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00
(bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
(bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
(bootloader) 0000000
7)Copy this string without any blankspaces included or any bootloader text & paste it over the field - Can my device be unlocked? and Down there tick "I AGREE" & REQUEST UNLOCK KEY.
8)Now they will email you your unlock key.
9)After getting unlock key,again open ADB & type this code and paste your UNLOCK CODE at the place of UNLOCK_CODE_HERE.
Code:
fastboot oem unlock UNLOCK_CODE_HERE
.
10)Now your phone will bootup and have a warning saying "You Bootloader Is Unlocked".
Congrats You have successfully unlocked your Bootloader and you can now successfully move onto other things like rooting or installing custom roms etc.If i really helped please SHARE this video & SUBSCRIBE as a THANK YOU.
HAPPY ROOTING
Thank you for a great guide
This is the video guide on How to unlock Bootloader - Moto X.
Unlocking bootloader is important before doing any changes to your system - like rooting,intstalling custom roms or restoring the device to the previous android version.
Without unlocking bootloader,you won't be able to do these things.
I made a video for better understanding this process.
NOTE :- Make sure you enabled USB debugging before going through with this process & backup your data as this process will format your device.
INSTRUCTIONS :-
1)First of all go to this Motorola's official link - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
2)Download & install Motorola USB Drivers - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
3)Download & install Minimal ADB Drivers - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmOWhnUk1ZWVdQakE/view
4)Go to the Motorola's Page,Click Next & Sign up with your Motorola ID or with your Google Account.
5) Now put your phone into fastboot mode by holding the "power + volume down" key for 5 seconds.
6)Now open ADB from your desktop & Type these commands
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
Now it will return a String like this one -
Code:
$ fastboot oem get_unlock_data
(bootloader) 0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
(bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00
(bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
(bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
(bootloader) 0000000
7)Copy this string without any blankspaces included or any bootloader text & paste it over the field - Can my device be unlocked? and Down there tick "I AGREE" & REQUEST UNLOCK KEY.
8)Now they will email you your unlock key.
9)After getting unlock key,again open ADB & type this code and paste your UNLOCK CODE at the place of UNLOCK_CODE_HERE.
Code:
fastboot oem unlock UNLOCK_CODE_HERE
.
10)Now your phone will bootup and have a warning saying "You Bootloader Is Unlocked".
Congrats You have successfully unlocked your Bootloader and you can now successfully move onto other things like rooting or installing custom roms etc.If i really helped please SHARE this video & SUBSCRIBE as a THANK YOU.
HAPPY ROOTING
Sorry if this is a dumb question but is this doable on a regular moto x (not pure edition) On Verizon?
Yes
Sent from my XT1033 using XDA Free mobile app
What ?? are you talking about, this is moto x 2014 sub-forum and for 100% this dont unlock moto x 2014 from verizon
why you doing mess with moto x first gen and moto x second gen.
I keep getting "'Enable OEM Unlock' in developer options". Any thoughts? I cannot boot into the software.
Same as the title
You see Legal Information on Setting? It say the bootloader is already open
Need to unlock BL friends, please send my E-mail, I will reply to your message in the E-mail.
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You see Legal Information on Setting? It say the bootloader is already open
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Open does not mean unlocked. Open means you have root access. Unlock means you can access the recovery partition and flash anything you want with a custom recovery.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/meizu-mx/development/recovery-twrp-bl-unlock-m3-note-t3684052 See the tutorial
With G version (6.3.0.0G), lk does not have fastboot unlock cmd. I had disassembled 6.1.3.3G lk to check and confirmed. Instead, A version does have it because of nougut port (Ie, 6.3.0.2A fw).
I knew it because tried today. I rooted and run global.sh then install A version fw on my G version phone. The drawback is fastboot USB is no longer working. So winxp PC USB connections to m3note fail. Lucky the phone still working.
So if somebody told you G version can unlock bootloader, then you have to pay attention. I assumed you less likely got the A version phone but a G version instead. If you are lucky with A version, you can have a try. FYI the above disassembled A version of lk does have below cmd:
oem p2u
oem reboot-recovery
oem unlock
oem lock
oem key
oem lks
flashing unlock
flashing lock
flashing get_unlock_ability
Many more....
Regards.