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[Moto X General] thelandon:
I'm getting the same error as usual. It doesn't make sense that it's a bad adb, fastboot, etc., because if that were the case, my phone would still be locked: it was unlocked through fastboot.

fastboot, all of them, now refuses to cooperate, though. Windows 8: Plug and Pray. Grrr...

I got a new error after re-installing the minimal fastboot.exe file. It now says. "The disc image is corrupted." Which disk? My phone or computer?
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
Oh, windows 8... yeah, I've ready many problems with Windows 8...

If you had fastboot working to unlock.. then try unplugging your phone. Power it off. Reboot your PC, power up your phone and try fastboot again.

But unrecognized command means that Windows doesn't see the EXE in one of the folders listed in your PC's path. In Your command prompt, change directories (CD) to the folder where fastboot.exe, adb.exe, and the dlls are, and try from there. If that works, check your system's PATH variable and make sure the folder with fastboot, etc is in the path.
[Moto X General] immortal7792:
Can anyone confirm this still works? And the projected longevity of this method? I only ask because I'm looking to sell my phone and purchase a moto x and I don't want to be screwed over. Thanks!
[Moto X General] JJHunterx:
So far, I haven't seen any failures to unlock using this method...as for longevity of this method...Who knows. It could stop today. We don't know where they are getting the unlock codes from.
[Moto X General] :
This. ^^^

It could stop any minute with no warning. Definitely no guarantee.

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] -iD:
getting the codes could stop. once you have a working code, it should be good forever, and your phone, once unlocked, should stay unlocked forever, unless you lock it back up yourself.
[Moto X General] EcHoFiiVe:
Hey guys, I need a favor of someone that is on AT&T, and has successfully unlocked your bootloader via this method. If you're interested, please PM. I'm not asking for a whole lot. Thanks.
[Moto X General] Legacystar:
Ordered my code yesterday via the PayPal direct method but haven't seen my code yet.
[Moto X General] hbar98:
Everyone should also remember that the unlock code is tied to your IMEI number. If you have to turn your phone in to be replaced, or get a different Moto X, the code you already bought will not work on the new device.
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
No reports of it not working.

How long will it be around, that is anyone's guess. We don't know how these codes were obtained/created.

Remember, that each code is unique to a particular phone. So if you purchase a code, and your phone breaks gets lost or other wise needs to be replaced, you'd need another code.

If unlocking the bootloader is that critical to you, and you haven't purchased your phone yet, please consider purchasing a Developer Edition phone. Unlocking the bootloader on a Dev Edition doesn't void its warranty, and Moto will continue to have codes available for them.
[Moto X General] evandena:
Same here. Not worried yet, though.
[Moto X General] xQuestx:
Still waiting on my code, been about 24hr direct paypal payment.
[Moto X General] ManHands:
I did too yesterday. Just sent him an email and he replied in 30 min with code.
[Moto X General] xQuestx:
Just got my code also, unlocked now :D
[Moto X General] T-Keith:
Got mine through ebay middlewoman. Now do I have to use mfastboot to unlock and flash recovery, or will regular fastboot work?
[Moto X General] rohandhruva:
Regular fastboot will work.
[Moto X General] evandena:
I just got mine, about 24 hour turn around via direct paypal payment.
[Moto X General] specularius:
I just tried my unlock code and got Password not valid three times. I contacted the seller and the seller verified I had the correct unlock code. Tried it again and success!
[Moto X General] Legacystar:
ok i got my code and im unlocked. is it safe for me to take the 4.4.2 update and then install twrp for root? also what about write protection?
[Moto X General] tombaldwin6:
Just sent my money via Paypal ...
[Moto X General] fury683:
Someone else can verify this, but I was on 4.4 rooted with SlapMyMoto.

I downloaded the 4.4.2 SBF file, and applied it with RSDLite. I then unlocked with the code, flashed TWRP and rooted.

I had made changes to my /system partition so I didn't think the OTA would work for me from the device. I used the 4.4.2 SBF to avoid those issues and wipe. Unlocking the bootloader was going to wipe anyways, so it didn't matter.

I was originally going to use the 4.4 SBF to return to stock, take the OTA to 4.4.2, unlock, TWRP, root; because I didn't know I could use an SBF for a higher version. I thought I had to use the same version I was currently on. I upgraded successfully and the whole process took about 15-20 minutes (save for downloading the ~700MB SBF file).
[Moto X General] ericinmn999:
I'm a bit new to Motorola devices and want to make sure that I don't do something stupid but if I get a code and oem unlock, I don't have to install TWRP or any custom ROM to continue to run stock without root, do I? I can simply unlock and reboot device and it's biz as usual?

I would like to get the unlock taken care while it's available but don't have the time to research on the TWRP piece or ROMs at this point.

Thanks!
[Moto X General] Legacystar:
yeah i mfastbooted to 4.4.2 just to make things smooth
[Moto X General] fury683:
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No, you wouldn't need to do TWRP right away. You wouldn't even need to use the code right away, but having it would be the key here if it suddenly becomes unavailable.

It is my understanding that the key is good for that device forever. When you use it is up to you.
[Moto X General] EcHoFiiVe:
Anyone?
[Moto X General] rohandhruva:
Well, feel free to PM me.
[Moto X General] specularius:
I was rooted with SlapMyMoto and Write protection off on 4.4 and had the Moto update frozen. I unlocked and the 4.4.2 update automatically downloaded. I installed it and after all was said and done I still had root and everything is working fine. No need to TWRP.
[Moto X General] :
I believe you have the root with write protection enabled tho. Same deal. Reboot and any root changes would be gone?

Or I could be completely wrong. Just guessing. Lol

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] ago1959:
VZW Boot Loader Unlock Success - Chinese.silk via eBay

I highly recommend taking the eBay route for your unlock code. Here is how easy it was

- find ebay seller chinese.silk then click on their profile.

-select "send seller a message"

-let them know you would like to get your unlock code and will pay via Google Wallet. Also include your personal email address so you can avoid eBay's email protocols.

-they will promptly respond with their wallet id.

-you send them $42.00 and in the note/memo section tell them your IMEI and your ebay profile name

-the entire process took just 3 emails and less than 12 hours.

-with code in hand just adb 1) Get in fastboot mode

2) plug into pc

3) fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE_KEY

(unique key is the key you are purchasing, and it is key sensitive)

My vzw moto x is now unlocked and rooted running TWRP custom recovery.
[Moto X General] specularius:
I'm not sure about write protection but I know that gravity box changes have stuck after power cycles.
[Moto X General] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
Or you could just email them directly, paypal them directly, and get your code.
[Moto X General] :
Then I stand corrected. :)

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

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Tho, if that means you have remnants of slap and all that still on there, I'd wipe it clean myself. ;)

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] dave3588:
Is there a way to relock after doing this if need be for a warranty issue? Like through adb again or would going back to stock through rsd lite perhaps relock?
[Moto X General] :
You can do "fastboot oem lock" which will re-lock your device, and then use RSDlite to re-apply the factory image.

There may still be a sign you've unlocked, many devices have that capability, but it will at least initially appear that you're locked and factory stock.
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
Unlocking the bootloader disables write protection.

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Already been said... there are 3 states for the bootloader... Locked, Unlocked and relocked. This is displayed on the bootloader/fastboot screen.

Unfortunately we can only get it in to Unlocked and Relocked. So there is no way to "cover up" that you've unlocked your bootloader.
[Moto X General] aaburger85:
AT&T unlocked

Just wanted to confirm that I went through the gentleman on taobao and was able to successfully unlock my bootloader of my AT&T Moto X. He responded to me within 12 hours of purchase. I also used this site: wwwdotidroidspacedotcom/how-to-unlock-moto-x-bootloader-officially-all-carriers/[/url] to make sure that I used the correct fastboot sequence.
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
Once you obtain the lock code, you can use it at any time, the code doesn't expire, but it is unique to the phone's IMEI. Once you have the code, you can wait to unlock if you want to.

The only reason to unlock the bootloader is if you want to either root, run a custom rom, or have a need for a custom recovery like TWRP (for nandroid backups, etc). If you don't plan on doing anything like that, you don't have to unlock.

Keep in mind, once you use the code to unlock your bootloader, it will be visible on the unlock screen which could impact your warranty, so if you are getting the code "just in case" you want to root or run a custom rom later, you'll likely want to wait on using the code until you are ready.
[Moto X General] :
I've never had a locked device for more than 3 hours.....so I was just guessing. LOL

;)

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] ago1959:
not sure about...

..at the time they were not accepting paypal and the actual contact email was different than was posted on ebay...either way...if it gets you the code - it's all good
[Moto X General] cdmove:
I got the code earlier today and I unlocked my Verizon version.

one problem I have is with the recovery. I flashed twrp, then i reboot into recovery but it doesn't go into twrp...it shows the twrp splash screen for a minute and then restart.

what's going on? I tried clockwork recovery also and same thing, clockwork splash screen and restart.
[Moto X General] thelandon:
Hey Kid Joe.. Thank you so much for all the helpful links! I'm not sure how, but I'm now successfully rooted with TWRP installed (weird because I used an identical process to yesterday's failures). Anyhow, the root gods are smiling on me today. Thanks again!
[Moto X General] taichiyogi:
Coming from the S3, I've had the Moto X for about a week now and love it. It came with 4.4 so I was able to go through the process of rooting and installing safestrap.

So right now I'm rooted on stock 4.4 with all the stuff I love, like titanium backup and gravitybox.

I'm not looking to do much more than that.

I guess my question would be, is there more of an advantage to unlocking the bootloader?

Will it be more future proof in keeping me rooted?

For example, with future updates will I be able to stay rooted without having an unlocked bootloader?

I just don't want to get out a year from now stuck on 4.4 because I don't want to loose root.
[Moto X General] scoobaspeaz:
fastboot oem lock
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
First.. You're on 4.4, and you ask about rooting on future updates? I'm guessing you are relatively new, so I'll give you some quick background...

If you want to root on the X you need two parts 1. Root Exploit, and 2. An Exploit that allows for disabling Write Protection. Without the Write Protection Disable, changes you make to /system and they like are not kept when you power the phone off/on (or hard boot as some will say). Without Write Protection Disabled, root is not very useful.

For 4.4 or lower on an X with a Locked Bootloader, Root is done via SlapMyMoto process, and write protection is disabled via the MotoWpNoMo process. If you've done this and take the 4.4.2 OTA update, you'll usually keep root, but will lose Write Protection Disable. If your X already has 4.4.2, you can't root it.

The only way to ensure you can always root and disable write protection, is to have an unlocked bootloader. Or at least have the ability to unlock the bootloader when you're ready to root. When it comes to unlocking the bootloader of the non-Developer Edition Verizon and ATT Moto X, the only way to do it, is via this 3rd party unlock solution, which is why there is such a buzz about this, and many people paying to get a code for their phone.

Safestrap works today to run rooted 4.4.2, but you have to root and disable write protection first. So IF your X has a locked bootloader and is on 4.4 or below, you can root with SlapMyMoto/MotoWpNoMo, then using Safestrap to run a rooted 4.4.2 is an option. But there is no promise or guarantee that future ROM updates will be compatible with Safestrap, and if you need a replacement X and it has a locked bootloader and comes with 4.4.2 on it, you wont be able to root it to use safestrap.

As time goes on, finding vulnerabilities to exploit to gain root and disable write protection on a locked bootloader phone are becoming more difficult.

BUT... If you have an unlockable bootloader, no exploits are needed. Unlocking the bootloader disables write protection and allows you to flash unsigned components (like 3rd party recovery, non-Motorola ROMs,etc). This also makes root easy (just flash a 3rd party recovery, boot to it, and install SuperSU from there to root). This is not impacted by changes Motorola might make in the ROM and bootloader code, or Google might make to Android itself. You can take future updates and still be able to root and have write protection disabled. This is why the Developer Edition phones are so attractive.
[Moto X General] stinkynathan:
I'm on a Verizon non-DE phone. Does this mean that once I use this code, I now essentially have a DE phone and could flash at will? (Hopefully this hasn't been said in this thread. I've been following the thread as much as possible, but can't get it all)

I've run CM on everyone phone I've had. Didn't do my research when I bought my Moto and got the non-DE(won't do that again). I slapped it, then pulled it out of my pocket one day weeks later and it was upgrading to 4.4.2. Ooops...
[Moto X General] onepoint:
Yes. ^^^
[Moto X General] stastnysnipes26:
This might be a stupid question...Why does this cost so much money, and will there be a free solution? I mean I'm all for helping out dev's, but this person isn't really a dev, they just have something to generate unlock codes. I am a broke college student and would love to drop 42 bucks on this, but it's just not really in the cards right now.
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
Yes it has been said.

And in short, Yes once you have the code and unlock, your phone is just like a dev edition phone with its bootloader unlocked. You can use the same roms, parts, processes and procedures as if you had an unlocked Dev Edition.

I would not expect a free solution due to the security measures in place to prevent this and history with this and past phones.

As has been said, we don't know how this seller obtained the codes. Did they do it legally? illegally? Did they reverse engineer something? or what?

This is the only solution to unlock the bootloader for Verizon and ATT Non-Developer Edition phones. So it costs whatever the seller wants.
[Moto X General] stastnysnipes26:
True. They are making a killing on this too lol. I am still heavily debating this. It would be nice to have the assurance of an unlocked bootloader. Possible support beyond OTA's, the only thing is that ROM development is a little slow which kind of worries me. I will be watching the situation closely.
[Moto X General] :
Most prefer stock or stock based roms so they keep their Moto x features. When updates end development will pickup I'd bet.

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] stastnysnipes26:
Oh I'm not saying I wouldn't run any of the ROMs. I would definitely run Kangakat...probably. But I just feel like the fewer the number of ROMs available, the shorter the overall development life of a phone. This is also me just being overly skeptical. This phone just stock rocks. Hard to believe dev's would let it die any time short of 2 years from launch.
[Moto X General] scoobaspeaz:
I installed cm 11 but tap & pay does not work. Plus I missed the active display feature. So what I did was restore my moto official build, rooted, and installed xposed framework. Added the gravitybox module and I'm happy.

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Paranoid android is out for the X and soon it will include peek. Peek is almost like active display. Cm 11 is being actively worked by dhacker and the gang.. It's cyanogenmod official too. This phone is being supported by devs :)
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
Everyone needs to weigh the pros and cons of getting the unlocked bootloader and if its worth the cost to them.

Its not really expensive when you consider how cheaply you can get a (locked bootloader) Moto X from on Verizon or ATT by signing a new two year agreement vs buying a developer edition phone. Looking on the web today, Verizon's web site has the X FREE by signing a new 2yr agreement, and the Dev Edition direct from Moto is $449 today ( http://www.motorola.com/us/shop-all...Verizon/moto-x-developer-edition-verizon.html ). Granted for the Dev Ed, Moto gives the unlock code free upon request, and it doesn't void your warranty to unlock and root. (the GSM Dev Edition is the same price, $449, and the ATT web site shows the X as FREE on sale today)

So ~$40 is a small price to pay to unlock your Non-Dev Ed VZW or ATT bootloader and ensure you can root no matter what update comes down, and the ability to run custom roms and recoveries if you want.
[Moto X General] taichiyogi:
Thanks KidJoe!

I get some of that already. I did most of my homework and rooted the phone myself. It took me a few sessions and I learned some things like working more with cmd windows and all that fun stuff ;-p It was frustrating and fun! I'm not THAT smart but I'm ok at following instructions :p So I understand the process, I went through every step and understood what was going on. Well...for the most part..haha. I also froze the motorolaOTA.

You did clear up for me the part about the benefit of having the bootloader unlocked. Otherwise I'm dependent on someone finding an exploit for future updates? With the unlocked bootloader I can always update and have root? I'm already rooted, so my main concern is staying rooted. What I'm understanding from you is that while there MAY be future exploits to STAY rooted on an locked bootloader, having an unlocked bootloader is a sure thing?

Thanks!!
[Moto X General] scoobaspeaz:
Unlocked Boot loader ensures you will always be able to have root.
[Moto X General] chef_boyardee:
Just wanted to jump in and say that I had success with the Taobao seller everyone has been using this round (Chen Yan Ya, item 26606012868 on Taobao).

I emailed him directly at sbdnyy@163.com and asked about paypal info. He replied almost immediately with his paypal email and instructions. I sent $40 (for services) with my IMEI and email in the comments.

Did that around 2pm EST on Wed 3/19, received my code around 10am Thurs 3/20. Had a busy day at work but finally got around to using it. I am now successfully unlocked. Thanks everyone!

Edit: some more details for anyone who's uncomfortable doing this/unsure what will happen (because I was that person 8 hours ago, I was an OG Droid and Droid 4 rooter but I hadn't previously messed with bootloaders).

I had 4.4 rooted with safestrap, and upgraded to 4.4.2 using a Verizon "154.55.2 kit kat" ROM from another forum earlier this week (not sure if I'm allowed to link or not). Somehow during that process, my write protection was removed, getprop ro.boot.write_protect was returning 1. Root was fine but I kept losing xposed every reboot. So I wanted to use this method to future-proof.

Not including backing up and restoring, the actual unlock took very little time. I got the code, did these steps:

1) adb devices (to make sure it saw my phone)

2) adb reboot bootloader (booted into recovery)

3) fastboot devices (to make sure it saw my phone)

4) fastboot oem unlock CODE

It said "..." in my command prompt, and "Unlocking..." on the phone. 30 seconds to 1 minute later, it was done and rebooted the phone. I got the "WARNING You are unlocked" message instead of the M logo, and it rebooted to my rooted 4.4 OS (but all my settings and data were gone).

I am now unlocked, still rooted, and still have safestrap.

So, in case this wasn't clear in other posts, back up before unlocking. It doesn't wipe your OS, but it does wipe everything else. I did adb backup, safestrap backup, and titanium just to be safe.
[Moto X General] imparables:
I too had success getting my code. I paid PayPal direct on Tuesday night and got the code Wednesday during the day. Unfortunately I'm still out the country and don't get back home till Friday to try it. Will report back when the bootloader is unlocked.

Update: Everything went well. Unlocked!
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
If you have a locked bootloader, you need exploits for both rooting and disabling write protection to be found and released.

If you have a Unlocked bootloader, unlocking the bootloader *IS* the "exploit."

Keeping root when upgrading is not always a sure thing. It just so happened that the 4.4 to 4.4.2 update didn't take away root. Usually OTA updates have taken away root.

But keeping root, or "staying rooted" is only one part. Notice what chef_boyardee just posted...

This is what I was saying.. The status of write protection is also important. With write protection enabled (the phone's default state with a locked bootloader), your changes aren't saved. If you are rooted, then try to install or update SuperSU, that would be lost after a power off/on. Try to use something like Adaway to block ads, its changes too would be lost after power off/on. And so on.. So even if you have root, how useful is it when you have to redo changes after every power off/on or "hard boot"?

The update from 4.4 to 4.4.2 will re-enable write protection on locked bootloader phones, and there is no way around that. No one knows if a solution will ever be found.

The only sure thing is if you have a locked bootloader, you have to wait for someone to come up with hacks, which may never come, and may be undone at the next update. If hacks and exploits do come, they will likely be tricky or involved to perform. But if you unlock your bootloader, write protection will be disabled and you can root no matter what updates come down to your phone. "Keeping root" and "keeping write protection disabled" when taking an update isn't a big deal, because you can always re-root later, and write protection is always disabled when your bootloader is unlocked.
[Moto X General] jong31:
Quick question, and sorry if its already been answered. Once your bootloader is unlocked, can you relock it? And if you can will there be any way to find out if it has previously been unlocked? Essentially could you relock it and send it in for warrranty?
[Moto X General] taichiyogi:
I don't think so...this is from page 29.
[Moto X General] evandena:
Are you going to remove Safestrap? If so, how?
[Moto X General] mbush78:
Another Success, Thank you for originally posting this.
[Moto X General] mkinney88:
Worked for me. I emailed him and got the code within 48hrs and it worked perfect. MOTO X WHITE RETAIL VERIZON
[Moto X General] jong31:
Just got my unlock code for my Republic Wireless XT1049. Went straight through PayPal. Got sellers PayPal info off taobao page, but didn't want to risk using the site. All you need to do is send the seller $40 and include your IMEI in the message to seller part. Took only about 3 hours to get code for me. Haven't tested yet, but will report back in a couple hours.