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[Moto X General] KidJoe:
Right. Once you have your code, you can unlock. You don't need to undo anything to use the unlock code, BUT doing the fastboot oem unlock... It will do a factory reset on your phone which erases your data and apps, so BACKUP your data, etc first!!

Since your phone gets wiped anyway, it is suggested that you just flash the SBF of the ROM version on your phone, to clear out any changes made by PwnMyMoto/RockMyMoto/SlapMyMoto/MotoWpNoMo that might still remain, so you are back to 100% stock.

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For Fastboot vs mFastboot there is a write up about them on -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-ReturnToStock.html It also contains links to mfastboot, moto device drivers, how to install ADB/Android Platform tools...

For unlocking the bootloader and flashing TWRP, fastboot and ADB from the Android Platform tools is enough.

personally, I recommend using mFastboot every time fastboot is needed for your X. While its definitely needed when flashing system.img due to its size, we've seen it needed for some when flashing logo.bin, or other parts. (doesn't appear to work until flashed with mfastboot instead).

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FYI... updates have been added to the FAQ list in Post #394 of this thread... So be sure to check it if you have any questions.
[Moto X General] Danzoman:
This thread is turning into a tutorial so fast the FAQs really need to be in the op. Sorry but if you can't even find one of the 10000 guides on XDA to do this you shouldn't even really be posting in this thread anyways.
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
The OP *DOES* contain a mention of the FAQ's and a link to the post... so if people can't read the OP, they probably shouldn't be doing this...

:)
[Moto X General] Danzoman:
Whatever lol. So this thread is about discussing the acquisition of unlock codes AND baby feeding basic fastboot commands. I guess the thousand or so threads here isn't enough we need one more off topic discussion in the middle of this topic. Cool.
[Moto X General] southern87:
What else are we going to talk about? It's pretty obvious what to do when the same process steps are repeated ever few pages.
[Moto X General] OaklandZoo:
I got an email last night saying "Delayed a few days".

I don't mind the wait, I'm just worried that their access may have been removed from the database. It shouldn't take more than a few seconds to query off our IMEI to find the related unlock code. I'll keep crossing my fingers.
[Moto X General] sivarticus85:
I'm not getting any responses. What email was he using?
[Moto X General] OaklandZoo:
The same email that I sent payment to.
[Moto X General] droiddog:
Just an FYI. I got the code (and it worked) a few days. I used the paypal direct email method. I just got a fake paypal phishing email. I know it is from this transaction because I haven't used this email in a long time and never get spam or phishing scams on it. So my obvious tip is to use a junk email if this starts working again.
[Moto X General] OaklandZoo:
Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, you get a lot of spam when your primary email is idk@outlook.com. I'll be sure to be extra cautious on the PayPal emails I receive.
[Moto X General] M973:
Appreciate that very much!

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Thank you! I had read the post referenced in the OP, but as the directory on the Motorola website indicated (sdk tools, as opposed to as it should be sdk platform tools), had me confused.

I did first post in the Q&A section, as I thought that was a more appropriate place, but was getting little attention to it, and saw a lot of people were getting help here.

Thanks again for the help! :)

Appreciate the additions you added to the FAQ post :)
[Moto X General] jamesc760:
Is the china middle-man the only way to unlock bootloader on Verizon and/or AT&T Moto X?

Has anyone directly contacted Verizon and/or AT&T? If so, what was their reply?

I am on AT&T and this is one last reason for me to cancel AT&T and move to T-Mobile. Verizon sux, and AT&T sux just as bad.
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
No carrier gives out bootloader unlock codes, however Moto does give them out for T-Mobile, Sprint and others upon request, which also voids the warranty.

Unfortunately, for whatever reason, if you have a ATT and Verizon X, and try to request a code from Moto, it will immediately tell you that your phone is not eligible.

This Chinese seller was the only way to unlock the bootloader ATT and Verizon X.

(unless you had a Developer Edition Verizon X. And there is no "ATT Developer Edition" only the GSM Dev Edition which does support different bands).
[Moto X General] cowboys4life22:
Hope those of us that sent money are able to get unlock codes tomorrow. Wish had found this thread sooner, but maybe its not too late.
[Moto X General] sivarticus85:
I never received a response after I tried emailing him yesterday.
[Moto X General] cowboys4life22:
This response I got Delayed a few days. There were minor problems will soon be restored". So still hope
[Moto X General] akellar:
I got the same PayPal email and never did this unlock method. Unrelated.
[Moto X General] gammite:
if you unlock your bootloader does that prevent you from taking a stock ota from a carrier?
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
I hate to be negative, but with these posts I've quoted... I'm starting to wonder if this may be coming to an end....

Anyone who hasn't tried this yet, might want to wait to see if these people get replies BEFORE they try sending money and IMEI's themselves.
[Moto X General] JustROLLIN:
I still have a code I have not used that I received about 2 weeks ago, mainly since I did not want to wipe my phone at this time. Is that code only good for my IMEI or would it work on another device? Anyone know? I am assuming only my device, but was curious if we ever confirmed that or not.
[Moto X General] lcallahan7:
I'll try it if you want me to.
[Moto X General] southern87:
Lol.

But no the unlock codes should be device specific.
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
i think that's going to be a waste of time. if it were the case, we could get one code and everyone here could use it. how would any phone know that the code's already been used? the codes are specific to the phone.
[Moto X General] JustROLLIN:
That is what I assumed but was not sure. And that is fine really, I plan on using the code anyway, just had not gotten around to backing things up yet. Sorry to hear its not really an option any longer since it was such an easy thing to do before.
[Moto X General] hovax615@hotmail.com:
I feel bad for the people who sent their money and haven't received anything yet.
[Moto X General] southern87:
The guy seems to be legit about refunding the money though.
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
did you get a refund (or know of anyone who has)? i'm going to give him a few more days.. hopefully people are reporting here pretty quickly what and if anything happens.

speaking of which i keep seeing the number in the poll at the top increasing for the successful number. is anyone here getting codes in the last few days? or is the whole thing at a standstill?
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
The codes are unique for each phone.
[Moto X General] southern87:
I got my code about 2 days before the problem happened. I saw someone post a email about him saying refund.
[Moto X General] Semseddin:
Could anyone ask the chinese middleman if the bootloader of the xt910/xt912 droid razr can be unlocked ?

XT1033 cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi
[Moto X General] zerogun:
I asked about an XT926M (Droid RAZR MAXX HD) and he said he can't. It was just a one liner email, so he didn't say if he could do it for phones other than the Moto X. Would have been nice to be able to unlock other Moto phones... like my old XT926M or a droid MAXX XT1080M :)
[Moto X General] bigv5150:
Really would have been nice to unlock the maxx :)
[Moto X General] stang6790:
It works for the Droid Maxx XT1080M. I got my code from him about a week and a half ago and I'm now unlocked and rooted with TWRP recovery.
[Moto X General] DogzOfWar:
If anyone successfully starts and completes the process after March 30th, can you PM me? (I'm the original poster). I'll update the thread title. Right now, I changed the title to be "ON-HOLD!"
[Moto X General] tnewp9:
I just sent payment yesterday around noon. Haven't heard anything yet.
[Moto X General] DogzOfWar:
Can you PM me (and post details here) about any interactions you have, good, bad or otherwise?
[Moto X General] tnewp9:
Yeah ill let you know as soon as I get something.
[Moto X General] bigv5150:
I know my maxx is unlocked just having a little fun
[Moto X General] APeaceofStrange:
Seems like its over.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51515092
[Moto X General] Ezekial:
I hope it truly is a delay.

I was traveling last week, first I heard about it, and didn't have time to spend with the translations and then ensuring the code immediately worked.

damnit!
[Moto X General] sivarticus85:
Me too. But don't get your hopes up. I emailed the guy Saturday and I still haven't heard anything.
[Moto X General] core2kid:
Sent money on the 29th, still haven't heard anything.
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
28th here. Only one response, the delayed email Everyome else got over the weekend. Btw check spam folder if any of you haven't. That's where mine was.
[Moto X General] kicker22004:
If he is gone I'm glad I got my code in time..
[Moto X General] thekendog:
Same here. I feel bad for the people who were just a little too late.
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
i don't know, the thing on taobao is still up and for sale. you think he'd pull that if this were a done deal. i guess i'm being optimistic. it's more concerning that he hasn't given any updates and doesn't seem to be responding to emails yet.

i'd really be interested in knowing if anyone can verify getting a refund at this point. i'd imagine worst case scenario there's a f-ton of people filing paypal disputes should he just stop responding completely.

that and it still bugs me that that the number of people that are reporting getting successfully unlocked in 1-2 days (in poll at top) has gone up all day long, by about 10 total since i woke up and checked this thread this morning. are all of these people just reporting on codes they got last week before this standstill happened?
[Moto X General] :
We don't know this guys story.....but if he can be arrested for the way in which he got these codes....he may not be answering emails or doing refunds any time soon. Or he may just bolt. LOL

Not trying to scare anyone....but something to be wary of.

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] OaklandZoo:
I'm not too worried. I mean, it was only $45 bucks. I will be more saddened that I can't unlock and have root. I love my custom Moto X, I just wish it was unlocked.

Hopefully someone else steps out soon and takes over.
[Moto X General] southern87:
Of the 2 ip addresses I have of him from emails 1 only works now. This tells me he has multiple computers, and/or the first computer is either offline or was taken lol.

I got emails from 2 computers using coremail and his android phone :)
[Moto X General] :
If Moto caught him....you can bet no one will be replacing him.

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] OaklandZoo:
The possibility that the database was copied still exists. It could have been shared amongst a team to prevent it from being lost. Who is stupid enough to do this on a live database at work? Hope can still exist.
[Moto X General] cowboys4life22:
Would it be possible that its not really a database, but instead the person has the encryption code and can input the imei and outputs the unlock code. This would show that new phones that are being manufactored could still be unlocked without obtaining a new database.
[Moto X General] OaklandZoo:
Yes, that is also possible. If so, i would suggest we do not accept any new updates because they will attempt to patch all moto bootloaders.
[Moto X General] cowboys4life22:
My big issue here is that I wouldn't stop someone from releasing unlock codes, but think it should be free just like other carriers are for the Moto X.
[Moto X General] trimax84:
Just noticed you quoted me in the OP.... Thx :)

My first Code worked flawlessly. I have since contacted the seller (directly, not middleman) to purchase another Code but have to hear back. Maybe it has to do with whatever issues others are currently reporting. I hope it's still available!
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
so, just trying to get all this straight.. there's the middle man we've been dealing with (paypal, etc), there's also the real seller? i was going to ask a little whlie back who the "Chinese Silk" alternate seller was that was mentioned in the beginning few pages of this thread? i'm confused, but can't stop refreshing this page.
[Moto X General] trimax84:
Yes, the real seller even shared his contact info in this link http://h5.m.taobao.com/awp/core/detail.htm?id=37921706677&id=37921706677

The Chinese Silk person is a middleman from eBay that some were paying a few bucks because they didn't want to deal with navigating the Chinese site or they preferred to use PayPal.

Either way, looks like there is a break in in the action action right now. I'll be watching this thread closely too!
[Moto X General] znender:
I had sent my payment and received an unlock code.

However, when I attempted to unlock it using fast boot, it didn't work. I exchanged emails with the seller regarding it but it seems he went dark. :(

This happened on the 29th.
[Moto X General] cowboys4life22:
When did you request code and pay with paypal. Trying to get idea when he stopped sending them.
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
maybe this prompted the current situation. whatever was being used to retrieve codes stopped working or started returning incorrect ones. wonder if anyone else experienced this. wouldn't explain if they had a copy of the database or function used to calculate the keys, but it would explain if someone was using their access to acquire these in real time at moto.. they could've changed something.

you'd think if they had a database or could calculate these codes, there'd be no reason for this delay short of some kind of legal action. and i don't think moto, in 3 weeks, would've located someone with this info in china and went kicking in doors.

my money's on this being someone abusing direct, real-time access to a motorola system. except for the possibility of being out $40, this is pretty exciting.
[Moto X General] :
If the seller gets busted....I doubt we'll ever hear about it or know how,why and all that.

Motorola will keep it hush hush to save face. They don't want to advertise their lax security. ;)

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] jonathanphx1:
Screw VZW , ATT , motorola, and their locked bootloader. If you buy a phone off contract it from the manufacture it should be unlockable period. There should be no need to have to screw around doing this.
[Moto X General] :
Live and learn. If you love flashing and playing around with your phone....try to buy unlockable phones. Shouldn't be an issue if buying them off contract. And if anyone has to get one on contract....reconsider signing up on carriers who won't unlock their phones.

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] M973:
Finally unlocked my bootloader tonight, purchased it about 2 weeks ago, was worried it might not work, luckily it did.
[Moto X General] mschumacher69:
No, as long as you keep everything stock...

The seller might send you the code with your imei separated by a space. Make sure you only use the code (20 characters) when you unlock...
[Moto X General] traccdma:
Earlier this month, the seller unlocked two phones with a Feb 24th mfr date for me (sold by VZW with 4.4 pre-loaded). So if he has a 'backup' copy of the database it is quite up to date.
[Moto X General] hovax615@hotmail.com:
Yup that's why I haven't unlocked my boot loader. What's the point? The phone is perfect the way it is. I got the phone for its features and simplicity. If I was flashing Roms I would have gotten the n5.
[Moto X General] T-Keith:
They have made it certain that there are plenty of reasons to not the the developer editions.(hideous color combo, full price only, no motomaker) The snobbish "should have got the developer version" comments are getting old. We made the choice, and now we get the best of both worlds. You don't have to be jealous.
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
With these newer Motorola's, like the X and current Droid models, it is very highly unlikely someone broke the encryption and formula to generate the unlock codes.

The only hope is that the person doing this dumped the database, and passed a copy off to someone else... however, if this truly comes down to a person with access to the DB doing this, and getting caught is the reason it stopped, depending on the actions taken against him/her, even if there is a database dump copy out there, no one will start it back up any time soon (for fear of the same actions taken against them), and by the time it would start, the DB would be kind of old and out dated.

In other words, based on the JCASE post (which I'd tend to trust), the person getting the codes got caught, this is over, and we likely wont see it start back up again.
[Moto X General] :
I never mentioned the dev edition, did I? I don't like it either. LOL

I have a Rogers version, unlocked on day one. :)

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] T-Keith:
Again, not an option for most people. If you want coverage in rural areas AT&T and Verizon are the only options. For most people .
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
I pretty much agree...

When you buy your phone you have a choice...

Everyone needs to weight... 16 or 32gig, Discounted price vs Full Price, Customization or "stock" color scheme (that might not appeal to you), ability to root no matter what or chance you can't root...

For some, the Discounted price is the most attractive. For others the ability to root no matter what. Lets not forget how when the X first came out and got off to a slow start, many said that Moto Maker being restricted to ATT at the start was a major reason... implying that wanting to customize was very important to many potential X buyers that the non ATT users held off, waiting for MotoMaker to come to their carrier.

For me, I got the dev edition for a few reasons... 1. I needed 32 gig as 16 w/o SD slot wasn't enough, and there was no other 32gig option for Verizon at the time, 2. I was paying full price to keep Unlimited data anyway. 3. I knew I'd likely use a case so color didn't matter. 4. I wanted to have the option to root no matter what ROM updates came out.

Had keeping unlimited data not been an issue, or another 32gig option been available, I might not have ended up with the Dev Edition.
[Moto X General] mandrsn1:
Sounds like an unlock tool will be released for our device shortly....

https://twitter.com/djrbliss/status/450975820136599552
[Moto X General] nhizzat:
Did you enter the code correctly?

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Not sure if serious...
[Moto X General] EcHoFiiVe:
happy April fools
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
so everyone who paid but got the delayed email etc, what are your plans here? how long do we wait before at least trying to get a refund (who knows if that'll even happen if the guy's not responding to emails now). i wish there was an update of some kind, either way..
[Moto X General] madroxinide:
I'm probably going to wait til Friday or Saturday (1 week from sending the money) and if I get no more responses than what I already have, going to ask for a refund and if no responses to that refund email within 2 or 3 days, going to file a dispute with paypal. :\
[Moto X General] znender:
The code was entered correctly and formatted exactly as per the instructions.

It was an incorrect unlock code.
[Moto X General] hovax615@hotmail.com:
Read the comments. Its a hoax
[Moto X General] murso74:
lol how does anyone get caught on April fools day anymore?
[Moto X General] id0l:
If you paid with PayPal, you have to wait 30 days and then you can file a claim and you will most likely win, they usually go in the buyers favor. Also if you paid with a credit card as well you can just file a charge back. I used both so really am not worried. If he doesn't come through with the unlock code I have two ways to get my money back.
[Moto X General] madroxinide:
Good information to know. Thank you.
[Moto X General] akellar:
You don't have to wait 30 days, you can escalate a claim at any time.
[Moto X General] id0l:
You're right my bad, I think that was their old policy years ago.
[Moto X General] 640k:
i might be wrong, but i thought i read somewhere that the bootloaders codes were only 40-bit encrypted? I can't find any supporting documentation now.

i'm pretty sure JCASE's comments were completely tongue-in-cheek.
[Moto X General] imnuts:
And this is why you spend an extra $50 to buy the developer edition to start with...
[Moto X General] theascended:
Tried... they were sold out, told me it would be months. My phone had a crack in the screen making it hard to use to I had to buy then. Sucks for me... but you also don't have to be condescending. Everyone with the locked bootloaders have been hearing from guys like you in pretty much every root/unlock/wp off thread since the phone came out. Sometimes we just can't get the dev but we still want to use the phone... piss off please and thank you.
[Moto X General] Danzoman:
I actually got mine free. But thanks for the advice dingleberry.
[Moto X General] Clark Joseph Kent:
Thread Cleaned of the stupidity....and btw my mail box is unlimited....Thank you.
[Moto X General] bigv5150:
I agree at this point however I was one of the guys who bought the retail maxx and then was notified a month later a dev edition would be coming out. It all worked out in the end got an unlocked maxx for 340.00 vs 650.00 dev.
[Moto X General] :
Did you compare the IMEI to your own to see if he sent you the wrong code? Or was the IMEI correct and the code just didn't work.
[Moto X General] dhemke17:
Well. This thread is heart breaking. I purchased the phone Friday, stumbled onto this thread Saturday morning and jumped on the opportunity with a hopeful heart, and then today, still not receiving any word from this "middle man" and reading this, I feel I've been duped. Gonna hold out a couple more days before trying to go through PayPal for a refund.
[Moto X General] SnowKing25:
I emailed him this morning, just to see if the codes were still available and I haven't heard anything back yet. I didn't send any money or an IMEI. I'm really hoping that this is just a hiccup or he is on vacation or some assignment or something. jcase said he got caught and wasn't actually Chinese. Who knows what happened but I'm still holding out hope and ready to paypal him at a moments notice
[Moto X General] thekendog:
Not everyone wants to/can spend the money and buy a phone outright.

My past two phones I got on contract and XDA has been crucial. I've been able to unlock the S3 and now the Moto X (and keep unlimited data on Verizon) with the info from here. I love this place.
[Moto X General] southern87:
FYI... The Russians have been using the same guy and actually contacted him over Skype before. Recent chatter has been the same as yall. No response.

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Anyone want his Skype name btw? Lol
[Moto X General] super65man:
The Russians? Lol you act like this is some billion dollar drug cartel.
[Moto X General] southern87:
Lol it is..but no, the Russians are using same email to unlock moto x. Specifically the XT1058

Serious note... If you want a refund contact him. Per message on Skype Hahahahaha.

Moto bl unlock delayed few days, if you need refund, contact me.
[Moto X General] Legacystar:
Had they offered colored Dev editions I would have....