yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto X General] NWKENT:
Well..I done that..I helped many to do the thingy..all they had to do is add the funds to my PayPal..then I'd send them the thingy..but people are so ungreatful..and only two donated (some) to my efforts..(its no wonder to me, the Root exploit Dev's and ROM Dev's and all the TWRP Dev's) are sometimes blunt and to the point..as said in another post..its very difficult to obtain the thingy..takes time and alot of hoops jumped thru..the one that mentioned how difficult the process is, if it was easy..that one would have offered..that one knows how difficult the process is..and add putting your personal information at risk also..to help with a strangers device..think about that..how many are here that would / could do this.?

I'd do it again..but the cost would be $150 per thingy..as long as the thingies are available, and your thingy and thingy is available from the seller, I know first hand, not all thingy thingies are available..

:)

People here are very quick to say: we should do this, do that..someone should do this, do that..but very few make the sacrifice..

Also..if someone suggests that "someone" should create a thread, and call it this or that..then what is that one waiting for..that one just waisted the time is takes to create the thread himself/herself..Gee

BTW..the fee is $42.45 from the seller..

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"UnLocked" XT1080M Droid Maxx

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(if you can)
[Moto X General] ThaSik1:
Calm down Broseidon lol with me being one to say it was steep, I can see your point of view because similar thoughts crossed my mind after I got over my frugal shock. My argument is that I never have had to spend much on my phone because of the Dev community so this is my first run in with an unavoidable process to attain my old flashaholic lifestyle lol but I appreciate the advice because it helped me not regret my decision mate! :D
[Moto X General] chiefnoah:
I'd totally pay for it, except I'm 17 and have no money. And making a Chinese bank account doesn't really sit well with me. I'm really curious as to how the actually get the codes. Maybe we could contact them and see if they'd release their methods for free use by accepting the bounty. The might even make more that way
[Moto X General] :
Thinking outside the box! Bravo! :)

Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....
[Moto X General] chiefnoah:
Thanks! Anybody speak Chinese? Lol
[Moto X General] NWKENT:
OMGoodness people..the thingy must be obtained from the factory/OEM..and their not the factory/OEM..do the math.!

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"UnLocked" XT1080M Droid Maxx

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[Moto X General] NightThyme:
There is no method to release. It was explained earlier in the thread.
[Moto X General] bigv5150:
I'm very calm sitting here with my unlocked maxx :)

I'm glad what I said put into perspective for you I understand 40 bucks is a lot of money for some. My point was the bang for the buck is incredible in my case I have a Dev maxx for 340 dollars. Which would have cost 650 dollars see bang for your buck.

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The ones who haven't even attempted this have no idea what we went through to test and accomplish this. We were the guinea pigs and then they roll in and say can you do this for me without any regard how time consuming it is.
[Moto X General] chiefnoah:
Sorry, I thought I read somewhere you needed a Chinese bank account. My bad.

I'm trying to get a job, I've applied all over. I've only gotten called ONCE. Still didn't get the job. I blame where I live :/

And looking back at previous posts (and another thread) I see what you mean. I actually dismissed that as a possibility because I thought it was pretty unlikely. I've been proven wrong. Maybe this "friend" could release the algorithms (if he knows them) for generating codes ;P
[Moto X General] NightThyme:
When I was a teen I did everything from babysitting, window washing, pet sitting, dog walking and gardening around town to make a few dollars. Then I finally got a job doing food prep in the hospital cafeteria and then onto catering jobs and restaurant jobs in college. You do whatever you can; doesn't have to be a formal job.

If someone released the algorithms, now THAT Googorola would care about and would do something about it.
[Moto X General] chiefnoah:
Yeah. At the very least they'd lose their job. Maybe get prosecuted. It was just wishful thinking XD
[Moto X General] NightThyme:
yes, someone can clone your IMEI.

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Tonight I took my mom out to dinner and we got shrimp and grits and 2 glasses of wine and the bill plus tax and tip was $50.
[Moto X General] ThaSik1:
Okay bro..I get it..I'm frugal..this isn't the scenario for that trait so I'm jumping in headfirst since the benefits outweigh the cost..
[Moto X General] fury683:
I didn't read this entire thread.. but from what I have seen in the last few posts, I could buy the code, unlock (and FDR), use gain root with a few commands, reload my stuff, and have a dev edition Moto Maker phone. And this linked post implies that the bootloader cannot be relocked unless by me. Does this include if a new version of the bootloader is released? I'd assume if the code is based off of your IMEI, that it would work just the same on a new bootloader version?

I'd love to get 4.4.2, AND keep full root r/w access.

How many people have actually done this and had success? I've seen at least one in this thread already, but would like to see a few more before taking the leap.
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
Just to clarify because this could be taken to mean... the life of the X...

This really means for the life of the phone in your hand. The code is unique to each phone. So if you unlock the one in your hand, break it or otherwise need it replaced, you'll need to get a new code for the replacement phone.
[Moto X General] TheDave1022:
I just chatted with verizon and it seems like it's fine to give that out. Pretty tempted now to do this now.
[Moto X General] ThaSik1:
Nice Sleight of Hand there Sir lol but glad to see the chances of being screwed over by handing out the IMEI is unlikely.
[Moto X General] MattCropley:
So you guys can confirm that this Chinese thing is legit? Even for a moto maker moto x on 4.2.2?
[Moto X General] NightThyme:
the version of android you are running has nothing at all to do with unlocking the bootloader.
[Moto X General] MattCropley:
Haha good point there.but still has anyone used this. I'd love to root this phone. And 40$ isn't bad at all if its legit
[Moto X General] pyro6128:
It's legit. You guys are over thinking it. Just use chrome and translate the pages, its not as bad as you think. Use a virtual cc number or like a visa gift card if security is a concern. I was concerned at first too, but it's not bad at all.
[Moto X General] :
Dude, please. Read before you post. Golly.

Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....
[Moto X General] NightThyme:
I think with a VISA gift card, you have to make sure that it is set up for online transactions. Double check before you try it because once taobao decides there is a failed payment, you will not be allowed to continue with that account and will have to make a new account.
[Moto X General] pyro6128:
True, good point. I just logged into my cc company's website, generated a virtual card number, and popped that into the alipay window that came up. DIdn't have any issues.
[Moto X General] Mykalmunlight:
Took the plunge and paid this morning. Can't wait to hear back.
[Moto X General] murso74:
same. should help resale value too
[Moto X General] FestiveFuit:
Any Chance the Chinese seller's bootloader unlock would work on AT&T?
[Moto X General] chiefnoah:
Probably. But you won't know until you try
[Moto X General] FestiveFuit:
I wish some one would try it before me, not that I'm not for being the first, but I'm kind of tight on cash and not really interested in trying it unless I've heard of success/:
[Moto X General] chiefnoah:
There have been a few cases of success. Just look at some previous posts. Though there apparently have been some cases of it not working. I'm curious to see what their policy is if they can't get the code :/

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Ah. I didn't think if looking at the other thread. Duh XD

I'm in as soon as I have the necessary funds
[Moto X General] FestiveFuit:
Sorry, I was just reading about it here so i figured it would be okay. Sorry about that and thanks for the response!
[Moto X General] chiefnoah:
Ah, I thought I saw a comment on here about there being some cases where they couldn't get a working code. I'm still in XD
[Moto X General] chiefnoah:
True. Guess I better hurry XD
[Moto X General] Mykalmunlight:
I got lucky with my Xt907 and now with the xt1060! Too awesome!
[Moto X General] NWKENT:
This is known in the G+ Motorola community..

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XT1028 (aka) Moto-G

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[Moto X General] fury683:
How are you guys navigating the Chinese website? I tried doing it with Google Translate and couldn't get past the SMS verification code to sign up.

It sent me a text, and I put in the code but it gave me an error. Didn't try again, because I don't want a bunch of $0.20 international text charges on my bill.
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
There was one report of refuding and no code for the phone... http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50893512&postcount=180 Granted we don't know from that post if the phone wasn't on the list, if it was a payment issue (rejected by either bank), or what.

But you are right, for those who have received a code, there have been no reports that the code hasn't worked.
[Moto X General] Franzie3:
Where at? Can't find the G+ page
[Moto X General] TheDave1022:
If you have google voice number, use that and you dont pay for the text.

My sms code was 您于2014年03月12日申请了手机号码注册,校验码是######.了解详情[bz.m.taobao.com

Make sure you enter only the numbers in as your code. I originally tried that long string, but it's basically chinese characters with the date and some other stuff. Worked for me no problem once I translated my message from google voice

"You on March 12, 2014 applied for a phone number registered, check code is ###### for details http://bz.m.taobao.com"
[Moto X General] fury683:
Thanks. I use Google Translate on my device and entered only the numbers like you highlighted in red, but it failed. I only tried once. Google Translate on the web didn't translate everything on the page, so I couldn't exactly tell what I was doing.

Guessing they can't get past the Great Firewall of China to English sites, because they'd be selling a hell of a lot more, in my opinion..
[Moto X General] rmjones2006:
Use your phone with Google translate to take pictures and it will translate it
[Moto X General] xDroid4Lifex:
Just wanted to let everyone know the listing on taobao seems to have disappeared. Moto must have caught on and busted the person selling the codes. I went to purchase today to find out its all over. So pissed I missed out :(

Edit- just searched the forums a bit more and it seems someone messaged the seller and apparently he will have more codes available in 3 days, hopefully I still have some extra cash in a few days!
[Moto X General] DogzOfWar:
I'm trying to keep track of status updates in this thread. So if anyone has successfully started and completed the "bootloader unlock via Chinese middle-man" process after March 13, please let me know (including maybe some proof so that others aren't sending $45 on a trip around the world.)
[Moto X General] hbar98:
I paid for my code on the morning of the 13th using the middleman, and I was told it could take up to 48 hours to receive my code. We'll see... I'll try to update if/when I get my code.

edit

Received my code this morning after I inquired about availability. Will try it tonight when I get off work.
[Moto X General] altspeed:
Watching like a hawk
[Moto X General] BradXeno:
Confirmed working from item id=37696746518. Looks like they support all carriers and even the Moto G and Droid Ultra.

"All data are get from Moto factory database, so no refund after you get unlock code." Oh man.

Specified ATT XT1058 and sent my IMEI yesterday, they messaged me saying it would be 2-3 days, got home from work today to the unlock code.

Not bad for what, $37? Super happy right now.
[Moto X General] rohandhruva:
I bought one from http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=26606012868 and the guy said he'll have the code for me in 48hrs. I'll report back if it works.
[Moto X General] aaraya1516:
confirmed

Same item number as rohandhruva ?id=26606012868

my code was 20 digits long alphanum

To clarify, I have an ATT MotoX and purchased direct from seller above. it wiped my device, fyi
[Moto X General] rohandhruva:
I can confirm that the code provided by this seller worked for my AT&T XT1058. Bootloader unlocked!
[Moto X General] lowvolt1:
Is anyone seeing any correlation between IMEI and unlock code provided?
[Moto X General] chiefnoah:
That was discussed earlier in this thread. There is, but its not possible to determine what it is. No matter how many IMEIs and boot loader unlock codes you get your hands on.
[Moto X General] Matt Graham:
See this: http://blog.azimuthsecurity.com/2013/04/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html?m=1

The architecture of the unlock codes is textbook crypto. There's no pattern or correlation.

The only way unlocks have been successful are by hacking the implementation (like in that link for older Motorola phones) or by someone leaking the database (like in the case of the Moto X).
[Moto X General] lowvolt1:
Has anyone tried an unlock code given out on a different phone.
[Moto X General] :
Yes

Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....
[Moto X General] lowvolt1:
And?
[Moto X General] Dragon31337:
I drop down my bounty to $25 since I've unlocked all my phones. Just for future development and growing community.
[Moto X General] scoobaspeaz:
$240?!?! Lol
[Moto X General] rohandhruva:
How does "¥" look like "$"? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMB
[Moto X General] scoobaspeaz:
Ah on my phone that symbol is not there. Just says 240 price
[Moto X General] rohandhruva:
Aha: apologies for my tone, then :)
[Moto X General] droydr:
I'm thinking of getting a Moto X from AT&T. Just like with any device, I'd like to be able to unlock its bootloader and flash whatever I want, but it doesn't seem like there's much going on with ROM, kernel, etc. development for this device.

I would think that the biggest draw to the Moto X for everyone would be all the Moto software enhancements. Flashing a custom AOSP rom would wipe this all out and that's all what's currently available.

So I'm just kinda curious why so many people are eager to unlock their bootloaders for the Moto X? What are you so eager to flash right away? Seems like the latest stock KK update is the way to go here and then later accepting Moto Android versions. :confused:
[Moto X General] :
Unlocking gives you wayyyyy more options, now and down the road. Especially when official support ends.

But better hurry, this pay to unlock method could end anytime without warning. As soon as Moto catches the guy giving out the codes, or the guy gets scared and stops. ;)

Sent from my cell phone telephone....
[Moto X General] droydr:
Yeah I get that. But with development already almost nonexistent what makes people think development would suddenly ramp after support ends?

Believe me, I'd want mine to be unlocked as well just so I can feel that general freedom, but I'm just not seeing much to flash and the 32GB DE has been out a long time yet not much developed.

I love AOSP roms for non-Nexus like devices, but I don't see the attraction here considering Google-Motorola did such a great job with the different Moto features. I wouldn't want those gone. Maybe a custom kernel and recovery at best?

Hah, that whole thing seems sketchy. It's crazy a developer here hasn't already solved this, especially considering the bounty.
[Moto X General] crakedparrot:
guess i'll give it go its not that much money if I loose i't crossing fingers:cyclops:
[Moto X General] xDroid4Lifex:
Hopefully this is still available Thursday! I should have 50 bucks to spare when I get paid.. Im dying for root on my Ultra just to use the select few apps I had before I got this phone, I actually don't mind the stock software.. Aside from not being able to remove the Verizon bloat since I'm using the phone in Canada :)
[Moto X General] :
Right now development is slow...partially cause I guess there's some challenges, cause the cm based roms have a glitch or 2 still...but they will be ironed out I'm sure.....and also partially because most seem to be content with stock and Xposed. But, when Google stops updating our os, the smarter than me guys here will keep it current. Been that way on most phones, can't see the Moto x being any different. But yes, we'll maybe lose the unique Moto features, as we know them now anyway. Yes, that's another reason for slow development. People want their Moto features. ;)

Anyway, with a locked bootloader, you may not even have things like titanium backup, Xposed, ad blocking, custom recoveries or any root soon. Unlocking assures you of root. Easy root too....not all that slapping stuff. ;)

Sent from my cell phone telephone....
[Moto X General] ericizzy1:
unlocked today with the help of china, couldn't be happier. i
[Moto X General] mkinney88:
Please remove my bounty as for I sold my Standard X and got a DEV Edition.
[Moto X General] digital_cha0s:
Yea the China man is going to get my money also so remove me as well
[Moto X General] grimez:
Even though I have unlocked my phone I will stay committed to pay my portion of this bounty if a method is ever found... help liberate the rest of us VZW Moto X users.
[Moto X General] ApriliaM3:
Let's stick to the topic here please guys and stop making an issue where there isn't one...
[Moto X General] digital_cha0s:
You know just cause of that topic diversion keep me in for $10 at the very least
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
Please remove me. I've long since moved on. Good luck.
[Moto X General] jideay:
Please remove me.
[Moto X General] aznrice2k4:
You guys are very lucky...someone just made it into moto x dev version unlocked. :D He will be posting soon. [MENTION=4195844]show-p1984[/MENTION]
[Moto X General] chiefnoah:
Do you mean they found a way to unlock the bootloader of the standard (non Dev version) of the Moto X?
[Moto X General] aznrice2k4:
Yes, from a locked att gsm moto x. Check the post again with pics now.
[Moto X General] NWKENT:
Did he, himself find a way to unlock, or did he use the "China" method.?

Edit:

Or..is his device on the Motorola unlock list.?

Very critical facts must be known.!

:)

Sent from my 4.3_14.14.14

(Unlocked) XT1028 Moto G

http://waynekent.com/page6.html
[Moto X General] aznrice2k4:
I don't know the full details yet. I just got home randomly the moto x got brought up so yeah. Will keep you guys updated myself or him.
[Moto X General] show-p1984:
*coughs*

A few things upfront:

The device was locked and not in Motorola's unlock list. It is an AT&T XT1058, or rather it was. I unlocked the bootloader with "the-chinese-method". Why? Because tbh I am lazy and 40$ aren't this much. If it were 90$ I would probably have looked for an exploit... But for 40.. nah...

Disclaimer

I am

not

responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or your mothers house burning down. Please do some

research

if you have any concerns about what you are going to do

BEFORE

you do it!

YOU

are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you. Srsly now. I will. Hard.

Your warranty will be void.

To unlock the bootloader the lazy way:

Send 40 USD to this PayPal address:

sbdnyy@163.com

In the comments section on PayPal write down your IMEI + Email address, sorta like this:

Motorola Moto X AT&T Bootloader Unlock-Code
IMEI: 123456789012345
My Email: your@email.com

Or if you want, write something a bit more friendlier. (I did)

If your device cannot be found in his (stolen) database, he will refund you. It took one day for him to answer me, but the unlock code worked flawless on my device.

I will just leave this here ->

ATT proof:

Bootloader:

About phone:

Now it's an XT1053 :)

Before you do the next step, I cannot stress how important it is to read the Disclaimer. This worked on my phone. It may not work on your phone and leave you with a brick. In case it would have failed on my phone I had JTAG equipment here to rescue it, I didn't need it though. This is not a guarantee that it will work on your device as well. It worked on !1! phone so far.

THIS WILL ALSO DELETE ALL DATA ON YOUR DEVICE. ALL. EVERYTHING.

To convert your phone into an XT1053 (Developer version):

DOWNLOAD THIS (MD5 HERE) and execute the steps in the README. After success your phone will be a full developer version, variant XT1053, (I briefly tested the radio with an old sim card, since my main one is too large, and I could even use UMTS band 1700). You will be eligible for OTA updates.

In fact the only thing remembering you of AT&T will be the fugly AT&T logo on it's back.

Now have fun with your unchained Moto X, and soon a bricked kernel for it :p
[Moto X General] :
OK.....not to rain on the parade....but this is extremely well known already. LOL

Also, if your bootloader is unlocked, flashing dev edition firmware is pointless. Any and all unlocked Moto x's can do absolutely anything a "dev " edition can do. As well, a dev edition is bound to the exact same flashing limitations as any other Moto x that's unlocked. (Like not being able to downgrade from 4.4.2.....without some risk factor anyway)

Just wanted people to be clear on this. ;)

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] NWKENT:
Adding to your very correct / accurate post..

Edit:

Downgrading from 4.4.2 is pretty simple with the "right" FXZ..have done this on my Dev X many times, and should also be no problem with the public "unlocked" model X..

Sent from my 4.3_14.14.14

(Unlocked) XT1028 Moto G

http://waynekent.com/page6.html
[Moto X General] show-p1984:
If it's common knowledge there is no harm in posting it again is there? :) I just reported that it worked on my device since aznrice was kinda flipping out about it.

To your information: My bootloader unlocked Moto X couldn't do everything a dev edition can. It couldn't a) use UMTS band 1700, b) had AT&T's bloatware installed (which could arguably be flashed away by another ROM) and c) would have only gotten OTAs once AT&T released them (after they modified them, which takes them time as well).

So flashing it to a dev edition isn't that pointless at all. You get a bloat free stock rom with OTA updates and access to another umts band.

But hell, I wanted to help and post an experience report here, if that isn't wanted I am happy to edit my post to a "noop".
[Moto X General] :
In fairness, it was built up as tho you were coming to save the locked bootloader folk with a way to unlock. ;)

And I see your argument for flashing dev edition firmware, if any of those points matter to people. I just didn't want the greener members to believe they got any huge benefits from dev edition firmware. Again, aside from what you've listed.

Problem is, I've seen too many users think that cause they have, or are going to get, a dev edition , they will have a nexus like device and have extra flashing functionality that regular unlocked Moto x's don't have. One guy was posting he was going to sell his already unlocked and rooted Rogers phone here in Canada and pay big bucks for a dev edition....so he could have more freedom in flashing and a nexus like experience. Boy he would have been disappointed. Lol

See what I'm saying. ;)

Wasn't trying to offend you.....just wanted the newer members to understand this.

Cheers!

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....