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Thanks to the Codefire Team and thanks to LG we have from some minutes ago the official steps to unlock LG G4's Bootloader:
Here
VERY IMPORTANT
1) For now this procedure is only available for H815 International variant (but LG page it says: "We will add more devices with unlockable bootloaders unlocking permission progressively")
2) doing this will void your warranty
My advice is : we have to support codefire Team ( @autoprime @thecubed @jcase @IllegalArgument ) much stronger to have a bootloader solution that will not void warranty and give us always root availability.
Codefire Team is our real hope to be always masters of our devices
G4 with official unlocked bootloader - screens :
http://i.imgur.com/kAzL8XU.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/moybMV7.png
http://i.imgur.com/4xZH3Uf.png
Would be nice backing up these partitions once(and possibly other) in order to revert to locked.
Don't have the g4(yet) but will donate for sure
Its probably worth posting this in General too!
Great. I wonder when can we root the g4?
Awesome but not being able to lock it again worries me :S.. I'll wait a little more.
nachomaster said:
Awesome but not being able to lock it again worries me :S.. I'll wait a little more.
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For sure.
Only if Codefire can play on real devices we could have relock feature for bootloader and clean drm partition too i think
Me too, will wait alittle more. Just got the device not gonna risk without warranty that soon
LG was offering their warranty for unlocked and rooted devices... What happened now?
Not able to relock it? LG is the new Sony now with DRM and similar?
I'm very disappointed.
olivercervera said:
LG was offering their warranty for unlocked and rooted devices... What happened now?
Not able to relock it? LG is the new Sony now with DRM and similar?
I'm very disappointed.
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I know...I mean LG used to make Sony internals! Lol
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Caution: unlocked G4 may suddenly screen accelerate to dangerous speeds. Do not taunt unlocked G4.
hella356 said:
Caution: unlocked G4 may suddenly screen accelerate to dangerous speeds. Do not taunt unlocked G4.
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Can you please provide more details?
olivercervera said:
Can you please provide more details?
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He's kidding. lol.
Unlocking BL may have side effects. If you experience an erection lasting longer than 4 hours, please call your doctor immediately...
Who does my doctor contact if he has an erection lasting more than 4 hours?
i never had a device blocked for more than two hours ...got my G4 yesterday and just made my donation 5 minutes ago cmon guys:good:
This is embarrassing to ask. Does having a locked bootloader mean you cannot flash RomManager or TWRP? or something else?
If I only wanted to root and keep OEM rom do I still need to unlock the bootloader. Im in the T-mobile G4 LG-H811
pvaldeben said:
This is embarrassing to ask. Does having a locked bootloader mean you cannot flash RomManager or TWRP? or something else?
If I only wanted to root and keep OEM rom do I still need to unlock the bootloader. Im in the T-mobile G4 LG-H811
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Correct, locked bootloader means no TWRP or custom recoveries.
Root is possible with a lock bootloader after finding an exploit.
Tmobile is unlocked right?
stl-soldier said:
Unlocking BL may have side effects. If you experience an erection lasting longer than 4 hours, please call your doctor immediately...
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Risk does not apply to me - don't have a penis - unlocking bootloader now
Upstreammiami said:
Tmobile is unlocked right?
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not yet, unlock file is only provided for the H815 intl unit so far. read up!
Greetings!
As of today there is a method to completely unlock the bootloader on all variants (yes, this includes the Verizon and AT&T models). The one stipulation is you need to have root.
DISCLAIMER #0: This is NOT MY WORK. I'm merely posting steps to use other peoples' work (with permission) in order to achieve an unlocked device. Do not donate to me for this. Any donations sent to me for this post will be promptly returned and you will be publicly shamed, most likely Game of Thrones style, for not reading the entire OP and following directions.
DISCLAIMER #1: Unlocking your device is dangerous! I am in no way responsible for anything that happens to you, your device, your significant other, or any random person that you feel the need to harm after this destroys your device! You are making the decision to run these tools and you alone are responsible for the consequences!
DISCLAIMER #2: As of right now this method has ONLY been tested on variants running kitkat (4.4) roms/bootloaders. Do not be the first to try it on a lollipop version without first understanding the risks. If you try and successfully use this method on lollipop (5.x) please let me know so I adjust this post accordingly.
DISCLAIMER #3: Do not attempt to re-lock your bootloader after using Sunshine. It is unclear how the device will act and you may end up with one of these.
PREFACE:
- You're going to want adb and fastboot set up on your computer. If you don't know what these are, or don't know how to set them up, google it. Having these tools is insanely helpful anyway for debugging and getting logs for developers later. You're going to want these in the long run.
- This method in the end is going to set you back $25. Sunshine is the tool used to unlock the bootloader and the people that develop this spend insane amounts of time developing/breaking/buying devices. Trust me, its worth it.
- Enable Unknown sources in Settings > Security before starting
STEP 1: Root (This root method only works on 4.4. If you are already rooted, say via mofo or another method, you may skip to step 2)
- You just skipped to this step didn't you? Go read the disclaimers and the preface. They are extremely important.
- Root your phone using KingRoot (obviously click the image with the little android guy on it) mirror
Code:
adb install -r <filename>.apk
- Run it from your app drawer and follow the prompts. I did have it fail a couple times, if that happens, try rebooting and running it again. I also had it say it failed a couple times, but still was able to gain root by typing 'su' in an adb shell.
- KingRoot is a temp root, which means upon a reboot, you will lose root and need to run it again. That's fine for our purposes here, it gives us the in we need for the bootloader exploit (see step 2)
STEP 2: Unlock That Bootloader
- This step involves running an app called Sunshine. Download the apk from there and install it:
Code:
adb install -r <filename>.apk
- Again, this unlock will cost you a one time fee of $25, more info on their FAQ. There seems to be a lot of animosity about this, but in the end the choice is yours. An extreme amount of development time goes in to these types of exploits and these guys do a fantastic job. It is worth it.
- Follow the prompts, get out the wallet, and enjoy an unlocked bootloader!
STEP 3: Install a custom recovery
- This could be considered an optional step, but there's really no reason to go through all of this if you don't plan to do some custom things. Custom recovery allows you to install/backup/restore ROMs on your phone.
- Follow the instructions here now that you have an unlocked bootloader in order to install TWRP.
STEP 4: Enjoy!
- You now have a completely unlocked phone! Start installing roms, enjoy yourself! Be careful though! Make sure you are only flashing things that are known to work on this device.
SunShine 3.1.16 is out, better support for MotoX 2014, including custom roms
Just ran Sunshine 3.1.17 on my 5.1 XT1097 rooted via MoFo, device is unlocked and working flawlessly.
invisiblek said:
(This root method only works on 4.4. If you are already rooted, say via mofo or another method, you may skip to step 2)
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Kingroot is available for MX14 XT1085 (Chinese MX14) running 5.1. Do you think it will work on a MX14 XT1096 running 5.1?
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Kingroot is available for MX14 XT1085 (Chinese MX14) running 5.1. Do you think it will work on a MX14 XT1096 running 5.1?
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Only way to know is try if okay with the risks.
We talked about it in the general thread. Sometimes it even works on other devices running 5.1.1 (even not officially supported). I cannot assume the risk being my only phone to try.
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There are posts of it working for other devices. It will fail a couple of times and then just work. Also cases where the phone won't boot anymore. More of the latter now.
Not attempting and I suggest others dont either. Risk outweighs rewards with this being my main phone.
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jcase said:
Kingroot shouldnt cause the phone to stop booting, odd. Thanks for makign the thread btw
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Not bootng is horribly ambiguous wording on my part.
chicodelta said:
My shield is running 5.1..1. I tried kingroot 4.5, since others have reported success and now my tablet won't boot past the nvidia screen. Anyone else encountered this issue?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/general/root-kingroot-t3112722/page4
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Kingroot is available for MX14 XT1085 (Chinese MX14) running 5.1. Do you think it will work on a MX14 XT1096 running 5.1?
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I tried it (several times). It doesn't.
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I did mofo yesterday and did SunShine today, worked great. I had 5.0 on my 1096.
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Any known root methods for 5.1 yet? AT&T Moto X via OTA.
I have tried both kingroot and mofo. Neither work for the xt1097 att variant on 5.1. However looking on some pages on xda noticed that the xt1097 from Brazil has the same specs as the att variant. The files look pretty much the same as well. Do you think it would be possible to flash the 5.1 Brazil to the att without bricking? Bootloader is also the same. Flash the Brazil over the att and then try Motorola unlock tool online
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I have tried both kingroot and mofo. Neither work for the xt1097 att variant on 5.1. However looking on some pages on xda noticed that the xt1097 from Brazil has the same specs as the att variant. The files look pretty much the same as well. Do you think it would be possible to flash the 5.1 Brazil to the att without bricking? Bootloader is also the same. Flash the Brazil over the att and then try Motorola unlock tool online
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No
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I have tried both kingroot and mofo. Neither work for the xt1097 att variant on 5.1. However looking on some pages on xda noticed that the xt1097 from Brazil has the same specs as the att variant. The files look pretty much the same as well. Do you think it would be possible to flash the 5.1 Brazil to the att without bricking? Bootloader is also the same. Flash the Brazil over the att and then try Motorola unlock tool online
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It won't work. You can't flash the firmware from other carriers with a locked bootloader. It will fail when you try.
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Only firmware you can flash with a locked bootloader has to contain the same signature of the firmware your on, which is literally only that firmware. EG. ATT 5.1 sig does not match any other sig.
Yes I realised that after doing research. Butbim wondering if we were able to change the cid to lets say the Brazil variant if we would be able to flash the firmware. If we could maybe change the cid from dfs software or GSM tools software and then try to flash the firmware if it would work. If someone knew how to change the cid without root I wouldn't mind trying it out to see if it would work. I'm planning on buying the moto x pure edition that comes out on Sept 2 but i f I was able to unlock the bootloader then I wouldn't really mind waiting on a new phone for another year since the moto x 2014 is really a great phone and with root has alot of potential
Same problem, you can't do that either without root and bootloader unlocked. There is no way to do it until someone can find a vulnerability in the 5.1 firmware. For now you are stuck.
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I don't understand. Motorola officially provides the way to unlock bootloaders. Why does this method exist? Does this method help unlock bootloaders of devices that cannot be unlocked or something like that?
Yes, this is only for the Verizon xt1096 and the AT&T xt1097. Those 2 models cannot unlock their bootloader from motorola's website. This is a method to get around that and unlock it anyway.
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So I have a Verizon model XT1096 running 5.0.
From the searches I've performed and from what I've read so far, Root can be achieved via Mofo (kingroot failed) and then I can unlock the bootloader via sunshine and then flash TWRP, flash a 5.1.1 ROM and I'm good to go?
There are several threads with a little info here and there, so I apologize for the questions. I just want to get my ducks in a row.
You are correct.
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Ed Murray said:
So I have a Verizon model XT1096 running 5.0.
From the searches I've performed and from what I've read so far, Root can be achieved via Mofo (kingroot failed) and then I can unlock the bootloader via sunshine and then flash TWRP, flash a 5.1.1 ROM and I'm good to go?
There are several threads with a little info here and there, so I apologize for the questions. I just want to get my ducks in a row.
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Kingroot said that it failed for me but sunshine still worked normally afterwards. If you haven't already paid for mofo then you can just pay for sunshine
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Moto X 2013 (Verizon and ATT) got root on 5.1 with locked bootloader. Maybe we can use the same exploit?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/root-moto-x-att-xt1058-5-1-lpa23-12-21-1-t3164125
Question: Can I root the Moto G5 Plus Amazon Edition?
Answer: The Moto G5 Plus Amazon Edition is rootable via initroot so long as you have not updated the firmware. Development of initroot for various phones is happening in the Moto G4 Play forums.Here is the thread for the research and scripts for initroot: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3639316
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sn0b0ard said:
Question: Can I root the Moto G5 Plus Amazon Edition?
Answer: The Moto G5 Plus Amazon Edition is rootable via initroot so long as you have not updated the firmware. Development of initroot for various phones is happening in the Moto G4 Play forums.Here is the thread for the research and scripts for initroot: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3639316
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Are you sure about that? I only ask because I read through a lot of that thread and nowhere in there did I get the impression that this worked for the G5 Plus Amazon. In fact, it seemed like they specifically said it didn't work.
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Are you sure about that? I only ask because I read through a lot of that thread and nowhere in there did I get the impression that this worked for the G5 Plus Amazon. In fact, it seemed like they specifically said it didn't work.
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A bump here... I have the same question. Have things changed since November?
Bump again... Just wondering where this device stands as my mom needs a new device and I was looking at getting this one as none of the new / current Moto devices from Verizon have root methods... She uses the unlimited hotspot on her old droid turbo at the moment...
Bump..I would surely like to know also...
The answer is the same... No, it cannot be rooted EXCEPT if you happen to have an old one that was never updated, so December 2016 (?) security patch... I don't remember the exact date but it was late 2016 or really early 2017, then it was rootable by initroot.
Any update after that, or one that shipped after about May 2017, does not have an old enough version to root with initroot.
The bootloader is still not, and never will be, unlockable... Even if you purchased the ad removal, or later got your ads removed for free, this will not change.
I have unlocked the bootloader and successfully rooted this phone and am currently running ViperOS.
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I have unlocked the bootloader and successfully rooted this phone and am currently running ViperOS.
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That's what I heard too. Since a few days the Amazon edition is unlockable via the Motorola website and after that you root it as any Moto G5+.
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I still cannot get an unlock code for mine.
antharr said:
I still cannot get an unlock code for mine.
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It seems to be only a short while when it was possible to unlock amz locked devices. I think it was some kind of glitch because the server was down for maintenance after that.
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Wolfcity said:
It seems to be only a short while when it was possible to unlock amz locked devices. I think it was some kind of glitch because the server was down for maintenance after that.
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Just got this phone today and didn't realize the model, cannot get unlock code, so they still have them locked down? I'm gonna hate going through a return and wait process again.
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Just got this phone today and didn't realize the model, cannot get unlock code, so they still have them locked down? I'm gonna hate going through a return and wait process again.
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If you've got the Amazon edition with ads there's no way to unlock and root the device.
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Is there a way to root the amazon ads version of this phone or are we stuck in the same boat as the verizon version?
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I've been reading up on the Moto G4 Play forums and I am wondering if initroot is possible with the Moto E4. I've run the sunshine APK and it says the pretests have passed and that temproot is needed to continue. So would initroot + sunshine = unlock? Or are sunshine and initroot patched. Do I have this all wrong or??? Would love some input, thanks.
EDIT: Appears SunShine doesn't support the E line of devices, may still work though...
this tethered vulnerability was fixed back in June ...moto e4 comes out of the box with higher than June security patch .......
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this tethered vulnerability was fixed back in June ...moto e4 comes out of the box with higher than June security patch .......
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So are SOL then?
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TheJAYpoop said:
So are SOL then?
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hard to say with finality but definitely SOL if uour security patch is higher than June in regards to the exploits you want to use
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Is there a way to root the amazon ads version of this phone or are we stuck in the same boat as the verizon version?
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Have you entered your code on moto site to see if it can be unlocked? Just curious. I thought I saw someone with that amazon ads version unlock the bootloader. I could be wrong though.
madbat99 said:
Have you entered your code on moto site to see if it can be unlocked? Just curious. I thought I saw someone with that amazon ads version unlock the bootloader. I could be wrong though.
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Yeah i've tried it a few times but unfortunately it doesn't work, for some people it works for some reason. Hopefully someone can find a temp root solution then sunshine MIGHT work.
madbat99 said:
Have you entered your code on moto site to see if it can be unlocked? Just curious. I thought I saw someone with that amazon ads version unlock the bootloader. I could be wrong though.
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I think that was just a tutorial on how to disable ads/bloatware with fastboot.
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I think that was just a tutorial on how to disable ads/bloatware with fastboot.
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I've already removed the ads when I got it.
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It would be cool if someone created an unofficial Android 8 update for the e4's based on the stock kernel and everything so we could flash it without unlocked bootloader. Or is that not possible...
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It would be cool if someone created an unofficial Android 8 update for the e4's based on the stock kernel and everything so we could flash it without unlocked bootloader. Or is that not possible...
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without an unlocked bootloader you can',t flash files they don't get written unless signed by manufacturer so your Oreo would have to come from LenovoMoto
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/11/30/1
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I need root with this vulnerability, then I think you can change the firmware to another version
not an amazon
Well I dont feel like waiting for a bootloader unlock that will most likely never happen, I'm sending my Amazon e4 back and getting a normal version. Good luck to you all!
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Have you entered your code on moto site to see if it can be unlocked? Just curious. I thought I saw someone with that amazon ads version unlock the bootloader. I could be wrong though.
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I just tried this with the bootloader unlock code from my Amazon Moto E4 on Motos website..."Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking"...F*ckers...lol...
amazon just canceled the ad program, all devices will have the ads removed...
http://www.zdnet.com/article/amazon-removing-lockscreen-offers-and-ads-from-prime-exclusive-phones/
wonder if it would affect the bootloader unlock policy
djdevin said:
amazon just canceled the ad program, all devices will have the ads removed...
http://www.zdnet.com/article/amazon-removing-lockscreen-offers-and-ads-from-prime-exclusive-phones/
wonder if it would affect the bootloader unlock policy
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Not a chance. Zero incentive for Amazon to change the status quo.
its been a few months since ive tried to unlock my amazon e4's bootloader, so i tried it again... IT WORKED. I bought this phone on Aug. 26, 2017...so not quite a year old, but i was able to unlock it following the instructions on motos website.
It figures too...I just picked up a Pixel XL for $200 too...oh well. If you guys are still interested in unlocking, give it a try now before Amazon or Moto change their minds!
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its been a few months since ive tried to unlock my amazon e4's bootloader, so i tried it again... IT WORKED. I bought this phone on Aug. 26, 2017...so not quite a year old, but i was able to unlock it following the instructions on motos website.
It figures too...I just picked up a Pixel XL for $200 too...oh well. If you guys are still interested in unlocking, give it a try now before Amazon or Moto change their minds!
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I am truly shocked! The cost/effort to maintain an exclusion list of device identifiers must have outweighed the business benefit (Amazon ecosystem lockin) assuming it was not an inadvertent disclosure. That leaves Verizon (XT1767) as the only major that can't be bootloader unlocked.
I noticed the price gap between 'prime' and 'standard' variants has narrowed of late - perhaps in recognition of revenue loss due to lack of lock screen ads (Amazon policy change) and/or more freedom to root and remove Amazon exclusive content - aka 'bloat'.
got excited, but sad to report it didn't work for me.
I originally bought my Moto G5 Plus unlocked from Best Buy. XT1687. I rooted it a couple years ago, tried Lineage out for a bit, and something else. I ended up putting it on 8.1.0 and unrooted it, however, I can't lock the bootloader. The image signature fails, and the pre activation fails as well. Everything I've found online says this means I'm trying to install an older version of Android than what's on my Moto. My Moto is only running 8.1.0 though. I'm just trying to get back to factory settings and official US retus XT1687 conditions. Any help for this would be greatly appreciated.
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metllicamilitia said:
I originally bought my Moto G5 Plus unlocked from Best Buy. XT1687. I rooted it a couple years ago, tried Lineage out for a bit, and something else. I ended up putting it on 8.1.0 and unrooted it, however, I can't lock the bootloader. The image signature fails, and the pre activation fails as well. Everything I've found online says this means I'm trying to install an older version of Android than what's on my Moto. My Moto is only running 8.1.0 though. I'm just trying to get back to factory settings and official US retus XT1687 conditions. Any help for this would be greatly appreciated.
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You need singed image of firmware to flash the device and lock the bootloader. You can get singed image from here or from Lenovo moto smart assistant.
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/
But I suggest you to keep the device bootloader unlock to keep safe from getting hard bricked or any other problems which occurs after installing stock ROM.
riyan65 said:
You need singed image of firmware to flash the device and lock the bootloader. You can get singed image from here or from Lenovo moto smart assistant.
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/
But I suggest you to keep the device bootloader unlock to keep safe from getting hard bricked or any other problems which occurs after installing stock ROM.
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Thank you, I was looking around and having quite a hard time finding anything. It's not my main phone so I'm not so worried about it bricking. Currently the Lenovo tools can't connect to it anyway.
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metllicamilitia said:
Thank you, I was looking around and having quite a hard time finding anything. It's not my main phone so I'm not so worried about it bricking. Currently the Lenovo tools can't connect to it anyway.
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Boot into fastboot and connect the device to pc, select moto g5 plus, rescue option and flash the device or you can manually flash the device, with the firmware I gave above.
riyan65 said:
Boot into fastboot and connect the device to pc, select moto g5 plus, rescue option and flash the device or you can manually flash the device, with the firmware I gave above.
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Yes, I have to manually do it because the software doesn't recognize my phone.
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metllicamilitia said:
Yes, I have to manually do it because the software doesn't recognize my phone.
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Which tool actually you using?
Isn't it Lenovo moto smart assistant.
riyan65 said:
Which tool actually you using?
Isn't it Lenovo moto smart assistant.
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The rescue and smart assistant. It gives me a message saying it can't recognize the device.
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metllicamilitia said:
The rescue and smart assistant. It gives me a message saying it can't recognize the device.
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Strange, mostly it supports all variety of moto G5+. Don't know why it not support your device.
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Strange, mostly it supports all variety of moto G5+. Don't know why it not support your device.
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It supports it, and sees it, just doesn't recognize it to fix the software.
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metllicamilitia said:
It supports it, and sees it, just doesn't recognize it to fix the software.
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Never heard anything for g5, it happen for older devices as I remember, but with app update it also got fixed.