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UK Tesco Device - Unlock & Stock ROM

Just posting my experience of getting a fresh Moto G 16GB that was Tesco purchased - unlocked and to Stock.
I linked to the XDA thread by t-bon3 - which is a great guide.
Here is how it went for me.
First issue that the device is locked to tesco sim cards.
Note: you are not unlocking the bootloader or adding root to the system.
The phone will be exactly as if you bought it from retail, just you got it subsided by Tesco.
I choose these guys to get an unlock code - they seemed professional - I avoid ebay & paypal.
http://www.unlockunit.com/unlock-motorola-moto-g?var=tel
Form filling.......
Phone Model : *Moto G*
Country & Network : *United Kingdom - Tesco Mobile*
IMEI: *XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX*
E-mail: *YourEmail*
I then got 3 Emails.
1: Confirm Order
2: Confirm Payment
3: Unlock code (came 11 minutes after I paid)
There were 2 unlock codes - I put a non-tesco SIM in and was greeted with the prompt - the first code worked.
Then after that I followed this guide to Install the UK Retail firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47820707
Files From here
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=14
I used this one
Android 4.3
Blur_Version.14.71.8.falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB
*Retail UK*
407.3 MiB
40FD34F930D9ADD3AB3F65B5A23FCD00
Simple task, enable USB debugging, reboot into fastboot, run script, reboot.
Now just to wait for the Over The Air 4.4.2 update that is due any day for the UK phones.
http://motorola-blog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/the-download-moto-g-gets-android-442.html

$13 dollars, Lol i paid £2.04 for my code got in within in 15minutes

fma965 said:
$13 dollars, Lol i paid £2.04 for my code got in within in 15minutes
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I am extremely happy for you, why not post where you got it from, so others can benefit.
It's tricky to trust some sites, ebay is a minefield.

sorry my bad forgot to post the link here you go,
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/unl...ay-smgreen1969-99-9-positive-feedback-1723545
and the ebay link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111223239973
please note if it says he is away its due to the backlog and he will be avaliable within a few hours again, additionaly there is another guy who is trustworthy here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221326995328
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UK Kitkat is coming January according to Cnet btw

King p1n said:
UK Kitkat is coming January according to Cnet btw
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It was supposed to be January for USA too, but they pushed it early - CNet may not be 100% up-to-date on this.
Edit: The article http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/motorola-moto-g-android-4-4-2-kitkat-update-begins-50013071/ does say they contacted moto
ARTICLE; said:
I've contacted Motorola to find out if the update is coming to the UK. Update: British phone fans will enjoy KitKat on the Moto G in January.
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StevenHarperUK said:
It was supposed to be January for USA too, but they pushed it early - CNet may not be 100% up-to-date on this.
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They edited their article I assume they got the info direct from Motorola

Sorry, but bit of an epic fail all round here. Payed far too much for the unlock and this flash to stock guide is far quicker and easier...
http://www.modaco.com/topic/366786-how-to-flash-to-the-standard-uk-rom/

b1g1an said:
Sorry, but bit of an epic fail all round here. Payed far too much for the unlock and this flash to stock guide is far quicker and easier...
http://www.modaco.com/topic/366786-how-to-flash-to-the-standard-uk-rom/
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I agree I paid too much.. no going back now.
However I disagree that using a Pseudo Stock Rom is superior to flashing an actual stock ROM
I've repacked the UK ROM with the necessary tools to convert a branded device (e.g. Tesco) to a generic device.
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Yes I understand it may be very close to the stock ROM, but it still isn't.

StevenHarperUK said:
I choose these guys to get an unlock code - they seemed professional - I avoid ebay & paypal.
http://www.unlockunit.com/unlock-motorola-moto-g?var=tel
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HOW MUCH!!
Lollingtons!!

StevenHarperUK said:
Yes I understand it may be very close to the stock ROM, but it still isn't.
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Wrong.
It is a full stock UK ROM. It wouldn't install if it wasn't.
In this case, repacked means adding the proper Moto fastboot tool, and a .bat file to automate the commands.

Appreciate the post, Tesco phone now on stock and unlocked via ebay..... cheers all.

Rusty! said:
Wrong.
It is a full stock UK ROM. It wouldn't install if it wasn't.
In this case, repacked means adding the proper Moto fastboot tool, and a .bat file to automate the commands.
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Exactly, just does the long winded way from one simple command.
Actually, there is one error in the simple way, if you can call it that, he doesn't say you need to enable usb debugging before you start which might be confusing for noobs.

You don't need to enable it.
Put phone in fastboot, run .bat

Do you guys know if I can flash the US retail rom on my Canadian Koodo Moto g with the bootloader locked?

Try it and see, worst case scenario is it falls to install.

Rusty! said:
Try it and see, worst case scenario is it falls to install.
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But then would I have to unlock the bootloader?

Not necessarily

My stock rom is not available yet so I would have to unlock the bootloader if it doesn't work. I want to keep my warranty. I will wait it out if I have to.

how to get my old XT1033
hi, i am from india i tried to get standard uk rom on y moto g from the following site
it is successfull and it is showing as XT1032 but now i had many problems so i want to get my mobile to XT1033 how i can do that
please help me if possible please upload sceen shots urgent!!

How to sim unlock N9005 MJ9 build?

I has just bought N9005 a few days ago.
But not display enter code area when insert my sim card?
How to unlock with code or do antything?

Nobody care?

hoangps said:
Nobody care?
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Haha. Good question. Nobody understand
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If you put your sim in and doesn't ask for code.... Then don't worry just use it. If you need to put different sim in and asks for code. .. That's when you will need the code. If it still doesn't ask for code then probably phone is already unlocked.
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hoangps said:
I has just bought N9005 a few days ago.
But not display enter code area when insert my sim card?
How to unlock with code or do antything?
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I doubt it is carrier-locked, it looks more like region-locked.
Also in this case it might be a problem since for Vietnam (XXV, XEV) the original Samsung version was N9000 (the Exynos one) - and I believe there is no N9005 firmware with a CSC corresponding to XXV or XEV.
You should probably look around for other owners/users in Vietnam.
If you find nothing you should try to insert an EU SIM and see if it works (assuming the N9005 was bought in EU, otherwise a SIM from the country from where it was bought).
In the future when you need help you might see more feedback if you provide more details - for instance your current firmware in the phone , you can see those after *#1234# , also reading and searching around the forums here has never hurt anyone

alom5 said:
If you put your sim in and doesn't ask for cdeo.... Then don't worry just use it. If you need to put different sim in and asks for code. .. That's when you will need the code. If it still doesn't ask for code then probably phone is already unlocked.
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xclub_101 said:
I doubt it is carrier-locked, it looks more like region-locked.
Also in this case it might be a problem since for Vietnam (XXV, XEV) the original Samsung version was N9000 (the Exynos one) - and I believe there is no N9005 firmware with a CSC corresponding to XXV or XEV.
You should probably look around for other owners/users in Vietnam.
If you find nothing you should try to insert an EU SIM and see if it works (assuming the N9005 was bought in EU, otherwise a SIM from the country from where it was bought).
In the future when you need help you might see more feedback if you provide more details - for instance your current firmware in the phone , you can see those after *#1234# , also reading and searching around the forums here has never hurt anyone
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My english it poor,sr if you cant understand...
Yup,may be unlocked,doesn't ask for code and display my carrier on status bar but cant call to any number at my country,you know what happening? or can explain to me?
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And my video here when insert my sim : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU3CyR9ptww

hoangps said:
My english it poor,sr if you cant understand...
Yup,may be unlocked,doesn't ask for code and display my carrier on status bar but cant call to any number at my country,you know what happening? or can explain to me?
*#1234#
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The software inside your N9005 suggests a Hong-Kong software version (which does not 100% guarantee that it was a Hong-Kong phone in the first place, but nothing does).
I am afraid I have no experience with what happens there - you really need to ask somebody with a N9005 and Vietnam SIM.

Just looked at your video but can't see anything in the status bar. Can you go into about phone and then status to see the service state... If in service or not. Also can you get Internet on the phone
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Get unlock code for BTV-W09

Hi, I have been reading threads on how to unlock my mediapad 3 (BTV-W09). I wanted to know if anyone with the same model who succefully got his code could tell me how to put the information. I have tryed "BTV-W09", "HUAWEI BTV-W09", etc. with no luck, i always get the msg "Please make sure the information you entered is correct." I have tested firefox, edge, chrome, dolphin, etc.
Greetings

jmsegarra said:
Hi, I have been reading threads on how to unlock my mediapad 3 (BTV-W09). I wanted to know if anyone with the same model who succefully got his code could tell me how to put the information. I have tryed "BTV-W09", "HUAWEI BTV-W09", etc. with no luck, i always get the msg "Please make sure the information you entered is correct." I have tested firefox, edge, chrome, dolphin, etc.
Greetings
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I've run into the same issue. I don't think it's the correct message. It should say something like "Please notice, we don't provide unlock codes for your device."
I wrote Huawei support and this is the message I got back.
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It would be awesome if anyone has a way to work around this issue... thanks!

Same result here
I got the same problem on the unlock web page, and the same email result from Huawei USA.
I finally resorted to paying the $4.49 to DC-Unlocker and successfully unlocked (rooted, installed TWRP, etc.). I *have* read here and there that Huawei requires that you create an account on their site and log into it for some period (I want to say 14 days). I didn't have the patience to try that route, since I wanted to get the device set up and not worry about having to wipe it again in two weeks' time.
[Edit] I did open the special configuration menu (with calculator in landscape mode and a special code I can't remember just now: someting like "()()824579()()="). There, I found a model number "BTV_W09_V2" (note the underscores). Once or twice in my dozens of code-retrieval attempts, this model number gave me a response on the website telling me that my unlock code is "{}". It felt like progress, but was still useless.

Were you guys on EMUI 4 or 5?
I had to downgrade mine to EMUI 4, get the unlock code, unlock it for the first time, adb flash TWRP then upgrade back to EMUI 5, use back the same unlock code to unlock the bootloader again. Once updated to EMUI 5, remember to adb flash TWRP for EMUI 5.

I finally got my unlock code, i wrote an email last week asking for the code on the contact form (http://consumer.huawei.com/en/contact-us/?tag=email). After two or three emails moving me from one department to another, the gave me the code.

Thanks. I used dcunlocker on two BTV-W09C128B005 tablets and it worked (8 credits). You have to use the calculator and sub *# with (). Received the same email that says you will brick the device and they don't supply codes, bunch of lies. I also got xposed (think v23) in fine after greatsalon's w09 version of twrp and latest su. Removed the updater and all the other garbage services they use to spy, staying on stock marshmallow for now. Apps used to fly drones like litchi don't work well on nougat but are stable on marshmallow.

piloki said:
Thanks. I used dcunlocker on two BTV-W09C128B005 tablets and it worked (8 credits). You have to use the calculator and sub *# with (). Received the same email that says you will brick the device and they don't supply codes, bunch of lies. I also got xposed (think v23) in fine after greatsalon's w09 version of twrp and latest su. Removed the updater and all the other garbage services they use to spy, staying on stock marshmallow for now. Apps used to fly drones like litchi don't work well on nougat but are stable on marshmallow.
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Anyone get it to work from the website? Keep getting the error of make sure you have all correct info entered
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elcidroyale said:
Anyone get it to work from the website? Keep getting the error of make sure you have all correct info entered
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UPDATE: unlocked via DC. Very easy and cost me $4.
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Will flashing stock KDZ change an IMEI number back to stock?

Hi all, I've got myself a bit of a problem. I bought a second hand G6 (LG-H873 Canada) which is unlocked. It works perfectly fine with my Rogers sim card, but whenever I click on check for update it says "this phone is not registered yet" so I contacted both Rogers and LG and I've basically been told that they can't find my IMEI number. Which makes me think that perhaps the IMEI was changed as a result of the unlocking? Or that the previous owner before the fellow I bought it from changed it for whatever nefarious reasons. Anyways, what my question is, since I can't OTA update or use LG Bridge, if I was to use LGUP and download the latest appropriate KDZ would it mess with the IMEI number? I can live with it as is for now, it's just a few security patches behind, but with Oreo coming shortly, I'd like to upgrade to that obviously. But I don't want to flash a stock KDZ and have it restore a potentially changed IMEI and then I'm left with a phone that no longer works. Also, would it in any way effect the unlock on the device? Any help is appreciated guys, thanks in advance!

No, from experince I can tell you that flashing stock kdz does not mess with the imei.
I google your problem and it seems like it only affects lg devices.
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Have you tried LG Bridge? It has a feature where you can update it.
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Btw changing your IMEI is ILLEGAL

ZinX09 said:
Btw changing your IMEI is ILLEGAL
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I know it's illegal. But I bought this phone second hand, and its a currently working device. Now I don't know what exactly transpired before it came into my possession, but what I do know is that I can't update it, because the IMEI isnt registered. I've contacted both LG and Rogers, and they've essentially said they can't help me? So I figured once Oreo drops I could at least flash it myself, but I'm scared because what if something ****s it up, and I suddenly have a useless phone?

Sorry to say but you might of just got scammed. Again you can try to use LG Bridge or flash a custom rom to update but be careful because you might restore the original IMEI.
Wishing you the best of luck.

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Sorry to say but you might of just got scammed. Again you can try to use LG Bridge or flash a custom rom to update but be careful because you might restore the original IMEI.
Wishing you the best of luck.
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I've tried LG Bridge, it says the same thing, that the IMEI isnt registered, so it won't let me update it.
So you're saying though, that if I flashed the stock KDZ with LGUP, it could in fact mess with the IMEI then?
I was reading on a few other forums, that some people had the same issue, and that once they talked to to tier 2 with LG customer care, they ended up just registering the IMEI because those devices had been apparently "giveaways" or something that had never been registered in LG's system. What's the likelihood of that?

Locken69 said:
I've tried LG Bridge, it says the same thing, that the IMEI isnt registered, so it won't let me update it.
So you're saying though, that if I flashed the stock KDZ with LGUP, it could in fact mess with the IMEI then?
I was reading on a few other forums, that some people had the same issue, and that once they talked to to tier 2 with LG customer care, they ended up just registering the IMEI because those devices had been apparently "giveaways" or something that had never been registered in LG's system. What's the likelihood of that?
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Your chances are slim because lg customer service is the worst but you might of well give it a shot. Do you have a online receipt you can give to them for proof. That's maybe could help your odds.
Again, wishing you the best of luck.?

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Your chances are slim because lg customer service is the worst but you might of well give it a shot. Do you have a online receipt you can give to them for proof. That's maybe could help your odds.
Again, wishing you the best of luck.?
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Unfortunately no, I don't. I bought it in a pinch on Kijiji, because my Pixel bit the dust, and the guy I bought it from said he bought it in eBay last year, so he doesn't have anything about it either.
It works, and that's basically all that matters, but I really want the upgrade to Oreo whenever it comes. Otherwise I'm waiting till October to use my upgrade for the inevitable Pixel 3.
Thanks for your help, will probably just wait for stock Oreo KDZ and then try flashing with LGUP, then take it from there.

Okay,it was a pleasure helping you and hope you get android Oreo. ??

Try to use uppercut or lg up to flash latest stock kdz for your phone.Anyway, update via OTA kinda sucks. Not only it takes for ever, but eventually you'll have to make a reset. So why bother, just flash with uppercut or lg up

i found carrier unlock no voided warranty no root/recovery required is available

unlocked my sprint galaxy note 8 for any network domestic and international . As title states. Does not void warranty. No rooting no custom recovery. unlock. phone does not have to be paid off. Im using my sprint galaxy note 8 on sprint , and tmobile . So there legit options for us sprint note 8 users if you search. nice to be unlocked with no penalties from our carrier in my oppinion
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Hi!
How did you do it? My was unlocked but it updated to July's security patch and it locked. How can I unlock it again? I am in Mexico and really need to update it.

Curious here too.
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Search ebay for the unlock that says does not void warranty. Permanent unlock. Just serch sprint galaxy note 8 carrier unlock. And you will find the one. And i updated to july security patch and am still unlocked. It is permanent.

Will do.
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do you still have the link to the person you used on ebay how much did they charge you

I will upload the carrier unlocked modem after work that can be flashed with ODIN for a DIY Unlock

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I will upload the carrier unlocked modem after work that can be flashed with ODIN for a DIY Unlock
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Is this for carrier unlock?
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Is this for carrier unlock?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/sp...to/sm-n950u-bootloader-rev-5-factory-t3903276

Still working flawless. On android 9.0 still unocked. All i do is pop in which sim card i want to use.dont have to change anything. It restarts and even puts the boot animation and carrier apps of which sim card i have in. On to rhe phone. And automattically sets the correct apn

Yup.

Check out my speeds. I get like 45 50 mbps down on sprint and 120-150 on tmobile crazy

alright. so i want to say i went this route as well. i have 3 months left on my sprint contract.that being said, i have the files he used during the unlocking process. the problem is there is another thing he did to actually unlock it. he used something called flexihub while it was in the combination firmware to actually do something on his machine that i couldnt see. this is something he did on the modem level, but i confirmed with him that it doesnt matter if i flash another firmware using odin, my sim will still be unlocked. i have tried this with verizon sim and it works. again, my contract is not up with sprint yet, which means my device shouldnt be unlocked, but this somehow works. if anyone else wants this, here is the ebay seller link that i got mine done within an hour. keep in mind that you have to back up your device, because what he does is flash firmware. also he will need access to your computer to work remotely, but he never strayed from what he was doing. for 7 bucks, this is a steal.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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alright. so i want to say i went this route as well. i have 3 months left on my sprint contract.that being said, i have the files he used during the unlocking process. the problem is there is another thing he did to actually unlock it. he used something called flexihub while it was in the combination firmware to actually do something on his machine that i couldnt see. this is something he did on the modem level, but i confirmed with him that it doesnt matter if i flash another firmware using odin, my sim will still be unlocked. i have tried this with verizon sim and it works. again, my contract is not up with sprint yet, which means my device shouldnt be unlocked, but this somehow works. if anyone else wants this, here is the ebay seller link that i got mine done within an hour. keep in mind that you have to back up your device, because what he does is flash firmware. also he will need access to your computer to work remotely, but he never strayed from what he was doing. for 7 bucks, this is a steal.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-S8-S8-Plus-Active-Note-8-Sprint-Remote-Unlock-Service/192719635363?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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Hey this ebay link does not work anymore can you guys tell me the sellers info so i can contact him thru ebay directly? Thanks in advance. My Note 8 has been just a wifi only paper weight for over a year now cause i cant switch carriers.