yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G General] classic757:
Here is a link to official motorola firmwares. http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=14

If you go to the link, scroll down to the Verizon firmware

Android 4.4.2

Blur_Version.173.44.20.falcon_cdma.Verizon.en.US and download it

you can flash it following the instructions in this link http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47820707&postcount=1

Oh and if you follow the instructions; when you get to the command lines that contain sparsechunk1,then 2,then 3 you have to add the same command line AFTER sparsechunk 3 except put

sparsechunk 4 and then do the remaining command lines. If you leave out the sparsechunk 4 line your phone will get stuck on the bootloader warning screen when you reboot. I know because it happened to me. It's a common error because the firmware on the xt1028 has that extra command line that other moto g's don't have.

Let me know if you need any help.

I had to restore to stock when first unlocked due to error I made.

P.S. I tried LiquidSmooth and SlimKat but did not like them (matter of personal preference)

I am currently running CM11 4.4.4 on my xt1028 Verizon CDMA and it is silky smooth!
[Moto G General] classic757:
I am sorry you feel that way but I think you should stay on this forum. I do not think [MENTION=3333955]NWKENT[/MENTION] meant any harm. I believe he is only trying to steer you in the right direction concerning navigating this thread and xda in general.

I have learned so so much on this site and am learning more each day. :)
[Moto G General] RedCrow101:
I just sent my payment to the email listed in this thread with my phone's ID. Did you get a code in a timely manner? Is there a better thread for this? Just picked up my Moto G because I'm moving to an area for work where Verizon is the only option, but I'm still on my AT&T contract.

I'll update this post if and when I hear back.
[Moto G General] TotesMyGoats:
I sent the money a week ago and got the code within like 18 hours and it worked without a problem :p I flashed a couple roms, liquid smooth and paranoid android, but went back to stock and flashed the Faux123 Kernel, went with xposed for customizing, and did some system tweaks to speed everything up a bit more, and I don't regret buying an unlock code one bit :)

Edit/Update: After going back to stock the first time, roms started flashing right and actually running. No clue what was up before, but flashing stuff completely works now. But yeah, even after running working installs of LS and PA, I went back to stock yet again. I went back mainly for Motorola's signal bars, stock is less buggy even though it's slower, and because the Verizon Wireless app wasn't working right on PA.
[Moto G General] Sardonik:
I sent a $45 payment to the middle-man on 6/20. I've had no contact, either positive or negative. I suppose it's time to enter a dispute. Too bad...I really wanted to get this boot loader unlocked.
[Moto G General] T10NAZ:
There is a thread showing that people want to donate a Verizon moto g and some money to geohot to see what he can do
[Moto G General] RedCrow101:
Update: Unlock code came in less than 12 hours. Worked after some figuring it out on my part. Flashed the logo fix to get rid of the annoying unlocked warning, and also rooted. Have not yet flashed a kernel or custom ROM. I just wanted to root and unlock while I still could.

I feel like we should create a special discussion thread for the XT1028 and associated mods, kernels, root methods that work. We seem to be forgotten by everyone else.
[Moto G General] classic757:
Have you tried CM11? I am currently running CM11 KitKat 4.4.4 by [MENTION=4112553]dhacker29[/MENTION] and for me it is silky smooth, responsive, quick boot time, and good battery life (especially if you tweak performance settings) . IMO it is much better than stock. Oh, and I have the Verizon app installed and it works fine on CM11. If you want to try it here is the link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2608377

xt1028 Verizon CDMA Moto G

CM11 4.4.4 7-02 Nightly

TWRP 2.7.1.0 recovery
[Moto G General] TotesMyGoats:
I've always heard bad things about CM, but I'll take your word for it and flash it later :p
[Moto G General] classic757:
Yeah, I hear you. I have flashed Paranoid Android, Liquid Smooth, Omni Rom, C-Rom, and SlimKat Rom. They are all based to some degree off of the CM device tree. At this time AFAIK there is no pure AOSP rom for the Moto G. Therefore IMO why not just have pure CM instead? The one created by [MENTION=4112553]dhacker29[/MENTION] is very stable. I use it as my daily driver. Just make sure you do a clean install (wipe data, system, cache and dalvik cache but NOT internal storage and then install CM11 and gapps AND the zip found in this link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2774325

Flash CM11, Gapps, AND the zip, THEN wipe ONLY cache and dalvik again and THEN reboot and you should be good to go.

I have customized the rom with a custom theme and font, and a wallpaper from the not yet released Android L OS.

Looking nice! :)
[Moto G General] TotesMyGoats:
Last night I went back to paranoid android because u saw that they released the official 4.4 so I flashed it. I gotta say I'm pleased with it, it's a lot less buggy and a bit faster
[Moto G General] classic757:
Great! Glad it's working for you. :good:

I may try it again then. :)
[Moto G General] TotesMyGoats:
I enjoy the subtle changes of PA
[Moto G General] classic757:
Can't find the PA download link. Can you help me out?

On the XDA thread download link there are way too many options. Don't know which one to choose.
[Moto G General] TotesMyGoats:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2614690
[Moto G General] abced123:
nvm
[Moto G General] jrob127:
I took the pluge.

Just sent my $45 this morning and I'm dying in ancticiption. I had a question though, it said it would be received on or before August 3 on my receipt? Is that typical or has he received your payments much faster? Thanks guys!
[Moto G General] classic757:
He received my payment like almost instantly. And I received my successful unlock code in about 18 hours after sending payment through paypal.
[Moto G General] HelixFlossil:
Could it be possible?(noobie thoughts)

So a locked bootloader means you can't flash roms not signed by Motorola. Is there anyway one can get hold of a Boost Mobile rom and then flash it to the Verizon X1028, and then unlock the phone via the Motorola website? Would that bypass the locked boot loader restriction from hell? Or is the phone branded by Verizon deeper than rom level?:confused
[Moto G General] cmoG530:
Doesn't work like that. The boot loader is still locked and the ROM would have to be ported, which still doesn't unlock anything.
[Moto G General] mightaswell~csc~:
Is anyone working on this I don't quite want to pay a middleman to unlock my open source phone plus that would bring the price I paid up to about the price of an unlockable one X.x I hate not having an unlocked boot loader coming from nexus devices and tmo note 3 I'm not used to this restriction
[Moto G General] T10NAZ:
Lol you and me both, I'm hoping geohot will respond to the user willing to give his locked device so we can have permanent root or something better. Can only hope!
[Moto G General] jrob127:
So it's been 25 hours since I sent my money to the middle man, anyone else have to wait longer than 18 hours?
[Moto G General] Dadud:
I sent in for my code last night after midnight and just got it like 15 minutes ago. less than 12 hours for me.
[Moto G General] jrob127:
Was it sent to your PayPal email address?
[Moto G General] Dadud:
no, to the email i suplied in the text with my MEID. also has anyone come across a rom i can flash with working data? i flashed PA 4.4 and havent been able to re-activate my phone.
[Moto G General] TotesMyGoats:
You have to flash the mod for verizon that has been linked in this thread quite a few times
[Moto G General] Dadud:
found it, now im running into a problem trying to reflash back to stock, device wont show up in fastboot/mfastboot anymore. worked when i unlocked it
[Moto G General] TotesMyGoats:
Try using a different USB port. Sounds trivial, but you'd be surprised how often it works.
[Moto G General] Dadud:
totally worked. So if i read this right, CM11, GApps, VZW fix and then clear cache and boot, and it should work properly?
[Moto G General] TotesMyGoats:
Sounds correct to me
[Moto G General] Dadud:
Has anyone managed to get MMS working after installing a rom?
[Moto G General] TotesMyGoats:
Yeah, didn't have to mess with anything
[Moto G General] Shawnsch:
Ya mine works flawlessly I didn't do anything extra to make it work
[Moto G General] jrob127:
Got Mine and Worked Successfully

Received it at 10:22AM. This guy is legit! As a note, I found the message in my spam folder so it might be a good idea to check it every little while.
[Moto G General] zlebors:
Noob question, how to see the build date on xt1028? Is from the Kernel in About>Settings ?

I want to unlock my xt1028 bootloader
[Moto G General] NWKENT:
Nope..do this >> With device OFF..boot into bootloader, then scroll to "barcodes", choose, at the bottom of the screen is the "official" MFG date..

Sent from my:

(Jaocagomex debloated)

4.4_19.6.3 (Unlocked)

XT1080M Droid Maxx #2

http://waynekent.com/page6.html
[Moto G General] classic757:
With a locked bootloader you can't flash ANY non-stock firmware roms. You MUST be unlocked.
[Moto G General] TotesMyGoats:
Actually, you can restore to stock in fastboot with a package from Motorola. And I don't mean like a factory reset, I mean a straight up full system restore.
[Moto G General] classic757:
I understand. I didn't want to pay $45 to unlock my phone but imo the benefits of having an unlocked phone far outweigh the cost.

---------- Post added at 04:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:07 PM ----------

This I am fully aware of. However, I assumed the question was regarding non stock roms since the question was concerning flashing roms NOT SIGNED by Motorola and Motorola will certainly not sign off on non-stock roms. Just for the record, that's all. ;)
[Moto G General] zlebors:
2013 :(
[Moto G General] AJ Bryant:
I have a CDMA Verizon Moto G and I would like to unlock my bootloader, root, and flash ROMs on my device. From reading through the last few posts, I see that it's possible to unlock my bootloader by paying a Chinese "middleman" via Paypal and giving my MEID #. Is this legit? Also, what's this guy's Paypal email address? I'm hoping to flash PA 4.4.4 on my Verizon Moto G. Thanks in advance to anyone who has answers for me.
[Moto G General] NWKENT:
Yes..absolutely "legit"

Go here >> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52647196

Sent from my 4.4.3_21.23.4

(Unlocked) XT1045 Moto G 4G LTE

http://waynekent.com/page6.html
[Moto G General] whymoo:
So I can flash stock gpe rom without unlocking bootloader if its sigmed? How would I do this?
[Moto G General] Dadud:
you wouldn't

Also, I've been getting a lot of lag and systemui crashes, for example, when my podcast apps are open (tried beyondpod, pocketcasts, and dogcatcher), the phone will hitch up for a few seconds, the audio won't pause for 10 -15 seconds after hitting pause, and even sometimes my phone will straight up reboot. Is this a common issue with our phones, and if not, what's the best way to fix it? I've tried cm11 and pa 4.4
[Moto G General] jrob127:
Roms That Work for XT1028

Anyone know why my Verizon Moto G won't give me data or talk when trying ROMs? I've tried a few but always have the same problem. Even after flashing the moto_to_verizon zip I still don't have anything but text. And it works fine when I return to stock. Thanks for your help!
[Moto G General] classic757:
What roms are you flashing and what steps are you taking when you flash those roms?

xt1028 Verizon Moto G-unlocked and running CM11 M8fix and 3.4.96-XPerience™-07+ kernel
[Moto G General] zLoveXDA:
I could unlocked the boot loader for this phone I just need to test my theories does any one mind donating to Fazegoham98@gmail.com
[Moto G General] SHEER TERROR:
Yep, seems legit.
[Moto G General] MabeeDev:
Towelroot

While you may not be able to unlock any Verizon phones bootloader, Towelroot may work for you. That is when Towelroot updates for 4.4.3 and 4.4.4.
[Moto G General] JooseyJay:
Why do you need money to test? Seems a bit weird.
[Moto G General] NWKENT:
+1

sent by my 4.1.2_98.72.16

XT912 Droid RAZR Maxx

---------- Post added at 01:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:11 AM ----------

All these ones (lately) claiming they can unlock Motorola bootloaders..I have donated, sent system dumps and so on..NOT ONE has come thru..Here's another..

How about this >> Send me an unlock code and I'll listen (or) SHUT UP and Go Away..Gee.!

Test your "theories" on your own device.!

sent by my 4.1.2_98.72.16

XT912 Droid RAZR Maxx
[Moto G General] classic757:
Please read post #362.

unlocked xt1028 Verizon Moto G

---------- Post added at 06:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:55 AM ----------

Amen brother!

Now all of a sudden everybody and their grandmother can unlock bootloaders?

Give me a break!

I guess that's why so many of us have paid $45 to somebody in China for an unlock code.
[Moto G General] glossywhite:
Okay... so run this by me... why are GSM Moto G's b/loader unlockable and rootable, but NOT CDMA? I am British, so CDMA may as well be a different planet to me.

Thanks :)
[Moto G General] MabeeDev:
Many reasons

​

Source: http://theunlockr.com/2010/09/15/unlocking-101-difference-between-cdma-and-gsm/
[Moto G General] glossywhite:
Ah... CDMA... ewwww
[Moto G General] MabeeDev:
Indeed

I don't like CDMA phones in general. It's a matter of personal preference, but they are so limited and usually bound to a contract anyway. Verizon and Sprint love CDMA for some reason or another. That's the reason that Verizon doesn't allow unlocked Moto Gs on their network.
[Moto G General] raymond4:
I'll donate my Moto g to a dev that wants to try to unlock the boot loaders. Anyone interested?
[Moto G General] GeekyDroid:
I will try :P
[Moto G General] gattytto:
post a link with the locked bootloader to download
[Moto G General] whymoo:
I think I just bricked my Moto G.

Before reading that flashing GPE on locked bootloader will not I work, I tried to flash GPE.

Now I can't boot my device it goes into fastboot and says "failed to validate system image"

I tried to restore using a computer but it still says "failed to validate system image"

Anyway to fix this?
[Moto G General] lightningdude:
Boost only has CDMA antennas, not GSM. Hardware, not software.
[Moto G General] mvnsnd:
I'm with this. Root would be great. I'll kick in some cash, but ROM slots would be awesome in order to keep a stock ROM and a 'play' ROM.
[Moto G General] motrinHD:
okay, thats fine. I just ask everyone to be HONEST when they pledge!

You would like ROM flashing. Does that mean we need unlocked bootloader or is it possible with just root?

great, i'll soon starting making a list of everyone that is willing to pledge
[Moto G General] lightningdude:
So great news, potentially. I've been emailing Verizon and Motorola about unlocking the xt1028. I just got an email back from Verizon that included this:

I won't be able to get to an official Verizon store until next weekend, but we may have some hope yet. Motorola told me to let them know what Verizon says, so if going to the store doesn't pan out, Motorola may be able to help.
[Moto G General] motrinHD:
interesting, very! I don't have the phone yet, I don't know how seriously they will take me I show up without one. Can anyone try?
[Moto G General] tstivers1990:
I'll pledge $20 for an unlocked boot loader. Root is pointless as 90% of the reason I want my phone unlocked is so I don't have to deal with the buggy pos software that's currently on it. If we only get root Motorola will just promptly release an update patching it and to keep root you will be forced to stick with this buggy software. Unlocked boot loader is the end all solution. It allows custom Roms and once its unlocked and a new ROM flashed, there is no way for Motorola to lock it back down and you're not stuck with outdated software. Boot loader unlock also allows 3rd party devs to pick up where Motorola will inevitably leave off with updates.
[Moto G General] NWKENT:
$75 for Unlocked, $30 for Root exploit..

sent by my 4.3_14.14.14

XT1028 (aka) Moto-G

http://waynekent.com/page6.html

Donate to jcase and HashCode (If you can)
[Moto G General] lightningdude:
So the Verizon retail store was a bust. They had no idea what I was talking about.
[Moto G General] NWKENT:
Seems as thow the only thing most of them understand is sales..Thankgoodness for XDA..

sent by my 4.4.2_164.55.2

TWRP 2.6.3.1

XT1060 Moto XDEV

http://waynekent.com/page6.html

Please donate to: jcase & Hashcode

(if you can)
[Moto G General] motrinHD:
okay this thread has been around a while its time i start taking names and pledges. Like the post above this one. IF you want to participate state how much you'll be willing to dish out to the cause.

lightningdude: thank you, for being active in all of this
[Moto G General] Triumph750:
I dont know what a pledge is but im in for $20
[Moto G General] luna_joao:
I'm on with $20 too for unlocked bootloader! :fingers-crossed:
[Moto G General] TotesMyGoats:
I won't be able to pledge any at the moment, but I will definitely donate to whoever unlocks the boot loader once I get some money in my PayPal.

Sent from my Moto G XT1028
[Moto G General] lt.anthonydelgado:
had my moto g sitting in my dresser for a month n a half. I'd love to use this phone, but root is a necessity.
[Moto G General] NWKENT:
I certainly hope the XT1028 has Root soon..even better..unlocked

sent by my 4.3_14.14.14

TWRP 2.6.3.2-falcon

XT1028 Moto G

http://waynekent.com/page6.html

Please donate to: jcase & Hashcode

(if you can)
[Moto G General] d4rk3:
I'll donate a minimum of $20...and depending on how close or far from payday it is when it's finally unlocked I'd be willing to potentially donate up to $50.
[Moto G General] aDigitalPhantom:
As much as I want to buy one and help with this...I hate to say I can not for probably at least 6 months.

Engine builds get expensive rather quick. :P

The only thing I saw in this thread about GSM and $100 was that the GSM version is $100 more.
[Moto G General] damagedbits:
Do we have a dev that might be willing to do this yet or are we just trying to get their attention? I'm definitely down to throw in 20 or 30 bucks once the wheels are in motion or at least when a dev stops by and says they're looking into it. Its rough being unrooted on such an awesome phone lol
[Moto G General] pfroo40:
I'd be good for $20 for root.
[Moto G General] cmoG530:
Question. From what it seems, the $100 mark has been broken, which is what the Verizon version costs. So, the question would be, that who is skilful enough to root this device if they actually had the device and would they do it? Okay, two questions.lol
[Moto G General] jbanti:
Has anyone successfully claimed the bounty??

Sent from my XT1033
[Moto G General] Dadud:
Has anyone else been having systemui crashes on their phones after installing a rom?
[Moto G General] pjd2011:
Hey guys, I'll be posting a Verizon CDMA Moto G on Swappa here shortly that has an unlocked bootloader. I'll be getting a G2 on my postpaid Verizon account tomorrow. Finally have 4G and unlimited data again :)

Figured I'd let all of you know if you're in the market for one!
[Moto G General] xrilex:
Um so I'm confused does that mean we get to unlock bootloaders on our Verizon moto g or what I'm not understanding what your saying sorry for my ignorance.
[Moto G General] NWKENT:
The user is simply saying..he will have a XT1028 "unlocked bootloader" on Swappa for sale soon..has NOTHING to do with your device or unlocked bootloader for other devices..

Sent from my:

Jaocagomez Debloated ROM

4.4.4_21.11.21 (Unlocked)

XT1080M Droid Maxx #2

http://waynekent.com/page6.html

"Praise Jah" YOU people.!
[Moto G General] pjd2011:
Exactly, sorry for the confusion. It should be going live at this link within a few hours. Figured I would spread the wealth to anyone holding out for an unlocked bootloader for the XT1028. It was used for 3 moths so after another 3 you should be good to use it on a post paid account.

http://swappa.com/listing/HTS821/view
[Moto G General] cmvienneau:
can someone with a boost or verizon moto g with unlock bootloader dump MMCBLK0P25 and pm me a link im working on a bootloader unlock method for all devices.
[Moto G General] pattyboi:):
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[Moto G General] JooseyJay:
Anyone tried unlocking after 6 months paid or contacting Verizon to unlock after 6 months paid?
[Moto G General] ZeroTheSavior:
Boost Mobile devices can already be unlocked.

When dumping, it says read permission denied. Do I need to be in recovery or something?
[Moto G General] cmvienneau:
No you just need root

$ su

# dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p25 of=/sdcard/cid.img
[Moto G General] shabbypenguin:
Just keep in mind that the CID partition is specific to your device, you will be giving personal info away by giving people this image, do not post it publicly.
[Moto G General] ZeroTheSavior:
The device has nothing on it and it's not even activated, so it can't be that bad, right?
[Moto G General] cmvienneau:
If youre on 4.4.2 yet you can use jcases pie root. For temporary root. Im certain its just a few hex values that need to be changed in the cid partition. But cant continue my testing without a dump from a phone that is unlocked. The partition does hold device specific info. Which is why i asked the link only be released to my inbox. Purely for development purposes. Now that i did go buy a boost version as well just for this purpose i will share with you the dump as i do not have much time at the moment. https://www.dropbox.com/s/yhq7ljekhdo9kcb/cid.img.bak
[Moto G General] Enzopreme:
I have another $100 for bootloader unlock... and $60 for perma root...

Oh, and I have 4.4.4 Verizon xt1028...
[Moto G General] Jleeblanch:
I just picked up one of these. Wishing I had done a little more research beforehand.

I mean, I'm happy with the device as far as what's packed inside and that its running KitKat, but disappointed its not unlockable like the other variants at this time.

Thanks to any and all Dev's currently looking into this matter. My hopes are high that you all will find a way! I've seen many amazing things happen in this community when people come together! Good luck :)
[Moto G General] Enzopreme:
Is anyone updating the amount of the bounty payout? Or is this a dead issue?
[Moto G General] obvious:
Someone who has a CDMA moto g should contact this guy http://www.droid-life.com/2014/08/07/moto-x-bootloader-unlock-qualcomm/

Sample pseudocode and his email address :- https://www.blackhat.com/docs/us-14...berg-Reflections-On-Trusting-TrustZone-WP.pdf
[Moto G General] Enzopreme:
Psuedocode?
[Moto G General] obvious:
Code that pretty much demonstrates how something should or could be implemented.
[Moto G General] Enzopreme:
I really hope this helps someone figure it out... although I'm running 4.4.4 so with my luck the vulnerability was probably patched.
[Moto G General] jbanti:
Guys finally got a news about unlocking bootloader must check http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php...oader Unlock EXPLOIT Found!!! (Read This!!!)
[Moto G General] Enzopreme:
I'm a bit confused. What did that have to do with unlocking our devices that cannot be unlocked at all? Your link goes directly to a guy ranting about warranty fraud and it's domino effect on the industry.
[Moto G General] JooseyJay:
Read the op in that thread
[Moto G General] jbanti:
Dude check out the first post of the first page In the OP not the rest btw i have another source

http://www.droid-life.com/2014/08/07/moto-x-bootloader-unlock-qualcomm/
[Moto G General] Enzopreme:
That post has been brought up repeatedly in this forum. That's why I thought you were talking about the specific post the link goes to. That's already been patched.