yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto X General] :
Why? Because it means that Motorola would not have to expose the tool used to generate the codes, which is far more dangerous to leak than the database of codes. He would acquire it the same way he would acquire the tool - through either a leak, or a hack, or an employee inside.

Yes, it would be. Do you know how many databases that the companies have? They already are keeping database records of the phone as part of its lifecycle - they keep serial numbers, lot numbers of components for production, creation dates, notes about the production line, etc. Do you really think it'd be that hard to add one more line to this already big record of every phone they produce?

Clearly you've never touched a database. A simple database table containing a lookup for IMEI and bootloader unlock code at a couple terabytes? Hilarious. They'd have to sell a hundred billion phones for that to be the case. That doesn't even pass the sniff test - let's see, 15 characters for IMEI, 20 for bootloader unlock = roughly 35 bytes per record. Let's make it 50. 1073741824 in a gigabyte. So each gigabyte can store the records for 21,474,836 phones. So 2 terabytes of this data would be ~43 billion phones. Hmm, I wasn't even all that far off with my initial "hundred billion" hyperbole. Assuming no compression anywhere.

Motorola must be doing really well. Apple hasn't sold a cumulative billion phones since the first iPhone.

Look, he might have the tool. He might not. But don't act like it's a silly idea that Moto might have a database of codes - they already have a database of other information tied to every single phone. Adding an unlock code to that would be trivial.
[Moto X General] :
I vote we drop the "how" discussion and get back on track, before the moderators step in.

Who really cares how it's done. Pay and get unlocked, or don't....and wait for someone to maybe start doing it for free. Slim chance of that tho I'm betting.

Anyway, no need to argue about theories. We're all just guessing anyway. :)

Peace!

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

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Or start a how thread....and hope it stays civil. ;)

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] bigv5150:
I agree 100% who cares how it's done I could careless if hobbits were in a hole making these codes up as long as they work.
[Moto X General] budakmaran:
nope..i dont think the DB up to Terrabytes. :eek:
[Moto X General] gitku:
Just my thought but my vote is that he does not work for moto ... If you go to his website VIP unlock he has unlock codes for TONS of devices from near every manufacturer...
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
$40. If you go to that taobao webpage and translate it, the paypal method is actually specifically stated, which is reassuring... relative to just randomly sending $40 to some guy in china without instructions, i guess.
[Moto X General] :
If I provide instructions will you randomly send $40 to me? I'm not even in China!
[Moto X General] southern87:
Read this about the security of Motorola bootloaders

http://blog.azimuthsecurity.com/2013/04/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html?m=1
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
check your paypal! :P
[Moto X General] makbomb:
Unlock B/L & gain Root procedure on 4.4.2?

Verizon non-Motomaker 16gb XT1060. Running 4.4.2 stock.

ALL I want is Xposed and Gravitybox.

Once I get my code(middleman quoted me within 72 hours), what are the specific steps, in order please?

I've read a few threads, but none of them seem to directly relate to my needs.

I have adb/fastboot ready to go, using a Mac.

I am SO excited to add more functionality to an already superb device.

Thanks so much in advance.
[Moto X General] :
That info is in this thread, and many others. Here's one...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2603358

If you're about to be unlocked and ready to play.....you will have to do homework ....xda is a place to learn, everything imaginable is posted here already.

Enjoy! ;)

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] makbomb:
Thanks very much, but...

Again no one "guide" there seems to apply to me.

I don't think I want or need a custom recovery, UNLESS that makes the root process easier than possibly having to downgrade?

I apologize if I'm being unclear? Thanks again.
[Moto X General] :
You need recovery to root. So no choice. Like I said....follow the guide. Rooting works the same for everyone...there's the unlocked way, and the locked way. That's it.

So the guide applies to everyone.

You can reflash stock recovery after, I think. But don't know why anyone would. Cause then you can't flash anything from recovery or do nandroid backups. ;)

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] RJFlames:
I received and email from sbdnyy@163.com this morning at 7:30am after I sent money to his PayPal yesterday at 12pm, stating

" Very sorry to inform today only a small problem because the database unlock code. When you have received this e-mail on behalf of your unlock code is not successful, it takes longer, I will try every day, you can apply for a refund can not wait to send the message header ( # # # refund your IMEI ## #)"

I'm going to let him try again for a couple of days. He also sent the same email to about 35 other addresses.
[Moto X General] budakmaran:
always read the OP first.. :)..they should link u to faq

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51363645&postcount=394
[Moto X General] KLRTN:
Received my unlock code earlier this week using the PayPal method. Finally got around to unlocking and rooting today. Everything went smoothly and is working great so far.
[Moto X General] pricematthew4143:
48 hours

just did the buy an unlock code from the website http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=26606012868

was told i will have a code in 48 hours...it was 220 yuan...around 35 bucks and payed through the ali paypal website with and american card
[Moto X General] pyro2677:
This bloke is fine, i used him and got my code in just over 2 days. Code worked and i'm unlocked so don't stress he doesn't speak very good english unlike the other one. Patience people...
[Moto X General] pricematthew4143:
Hey is quick in the reply too and professional and keeps it simple...really very easy with him...you pay and wait...took about 3 seconds to reply back..double check that GE got imei...said yep and will be 48 hours..hardest part was trying to find the overseas credit card payment.. Seriously..after that..no work at all..it a great service
[Moto X General] Matt Graham:
I have received the code back from this seller 12 hours after purchase: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=26606012868

Now would be a good time to update the first post with this information.
[Moto X General] scottshebs:
I may have bought the wrong item on taobao. My card was only charged for about 3 bucks. I bought it 4 days ago, only response I got was from his email asking for my taobao order. After I replied with it two days ago, no response to that or an email asking if he got the code. Wat do?
[Moto X General] asuhoops8628:
just bought from second seller mentioned. Hoefully he comes thru in 24-48
[Moto X General] matt99017d:
I used the middle man. I supplied Him with my info and payment. He seems to have great communication. Time will tell!

Sent from non rooted motoX :'(
[Moto X General] therealjohnmark:
Did the code work for you?
[Moto X General] pricematthew4143:
Code

hey guys this middle man is on fire...order my code request last night and guess what...at 9:35 today...unlock code....this is a reliable service and the guy is on top it....got mine over night

mprunner78 (2014-03-15 12:08:41):

and thank you for the service ...

dude had code

CHEN Yan Ya (2014-03-15 22:37:32):

990001208353136 MYGD****

confirmed to work

Last login: Fri Mar 14 22:09:20 on console

Matts-iMac:~ mattprice$ cd /sdk/platform-tools

Matts-iMac:platform-tools mattprice$ ./adb devices

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

List of devices attached

T062****(	unauthorized

Matts-iMac:platform-tools mattprice$ ./adb devices

List of devices attached

T062*****	device

Matts-iMac:platform-tools mattprice$ ./adb reboot-bootloader

Matts-iMac:platform-tools mattprice$ ./fastboot oem unlock MYGDHBETCWVA*****

...

(bootloader) Unlock completed! Wait to reboot
[Moto X General] rohandhruva:
I can confirm that purchasing from this item number worked for my AT&T XT1058 too. Bootloader unlocked!
[Moto X General] Matt Graham:
Yes. I am unlocked on a normal Verizon Moto X. I suppose that would have been useful information to include in my post... Haha.
[Moto X General] therealjohnmark:
OK thanks. My unlock code from the other Taobao seller (who is having Alipay issues now) worked, just wanted to confirm your sellers code worked for you before I order for my wife's phone.
[Moto X General] ruiner23:
Ordered an unlock code from Chen Yan Ya yesterday at 10 p.m. Quoted me 48 hours. Woke up to the unlock code in my spam folder this morning. Code worked for a non moto maker Verizon LOCKED phone. This guy is quick.
[Moto X General] MattCropley:
Hmm. I ordered around the same time last night but haven't gotten it yet. I wonder if they scammed me. I only say this because I couldn't get the credit card thing to work. So he had me just send him money through his PayPal email. So technically the site doesn't even recognize I bought it.

I mean I expect it to take a few days. I'm just curious haha.
[Moto X General] pricematthew4143:
in order for that sight to take my card i went to a menu toward the top and got an option that said "overseas bank cards or something like that then there is a box on the next page only for a card number..put card number in and hit the next arrow toward the bottom of page..the next page is exactly the same as we are used to....credit card number then name then billing address etc...took me an hour to figure this out
[Moto X General] MattCropley:
Well I was stupid enough to buy a visa gift card that could only be used in the US lol. I didn't even know that was an option
[Moto X General] pricematthew4143:
i only stumbled on it in a clicking rage trying to figure out how to get google translate to translate the whole page, but it is in a drop down menu toward the top, then the next page is weird cuz it only has one box for just the number so stumped me for a while till i saw that next arrow at the bottom and just clicked then it was super easy..the page even had Chinese translations for all the states but that page is hidden well
[Moto X General] Mayze23:
I placed my order from the ebay middleman and received an email today saying my payment was received. He/She said I should receive the code for my VZW moto X within 24 hours. *fingers crossed*
[Moto X General] jideay:
I ordered mine Thursday from that guy... I haven't been able to contact him at all. So now I'm stuck, not willing to fork over anther $40...
[Moto X General] pricematthew4143:
received mine in about 10...paid like around 9 woke up this morning with imie=unlock code in email so he is quick...and worked with out any issue
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
This isn't good. I imagine Motorola's aware of this and are doing some kind of audit to figure out how this guy is getting these codes. I'd bet they've probably even sent the guy payment themselves for a code or codes.

Oh well. Sent mine via Paypal at 9:30 last night. No response yet so will see what happens.
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
Yeah I'm aware Motorola really probably doesn't care past making their carrier partners happy. Buy like you said, if someone's able to access a database like this I think they'd want to know how and get it locked down again. As far as other sites.. I doubt any have the visibility of this one considering there's 60 pages here of people saying it works.
[Moto X General] whatnow275:
Why do you guys think I haven't heard anything back (even those recent emails about refunds)? Its been 3 days and I've sent payment and two emails...
[Moto X General] WhosToBlame:
Got the same email people are reporting. Really hope I didn't pull the trigger too late.
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
I just hope he's legit about refunds.
[Moto X General] buschris:
Codes are generated with a key and probably are stored in a database also. And I'm sure if someone borked their phone (bricked) Moto can revive it so they don't really care. Just glad that Moto has shared with us and for me personally, replaced my phone with a cracked screen for FREE! They earned my business... End of Story!
[Moto X General] crazyfastmofo89:
Received my new Verizon moto maker yesterday. Sent payment through PayPal with my imei and email, and received my code in around 17 hours. Just unlocked smoothly at this moment.
[Moto X General] addictedhacks:
Can I pay someone to get my code? I don't understand the Chinese or instructions.
[Moto X General] Playb3yond:
Its been taken off the site from what I could see, you'll have to use the PayPal method
[Moto X General] addictedhacks:
How do I go about that exactly? I don't want to lose money and want to make sure I do the Paypal thing right. Please help me out on this.
[Moto X General] Playb3yond:
Instructions are on the Chinese site, and his PayPal email is there as well
[Moto X General] addictedhacks:
Cant do anything on the site
[Moto X General] WhosToBlame:
He seems legit so I don't think that refunds would be an issue especially since we are using Paypal. I sent him money as a gift so he would get it all. I am not worried about the money since I took this as a gamble but I am worried about not being able to unlock my bootloader.

If this goes through, which I am sure it will, it will make my Moto X perfect.
[Moto X General] addictedhacks:
Can you guys give me his paypal info so i can send a payment. I cant do anything on the site not even purchase.
[Moto X General] WhosToBlame:
sbdnyy@163.com

That's PayPal email. I just sent IMEI with my email address when I submitted payment through PayPal. Sent follow up email later in the evening and got a reply for 15hr reminding before got code.

But like most, I received email about delays.
[Moto X General] REDFOCZ:
So if I do this to my AT&T Moto X xt1058, would I be able to flash philz recovery and then flash slim Kat?

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X General] digital_cha0s:
Well of course you would

If you get the unlock token of cource
[Moto X General] OaklandZoo:
Sent $45 to sbdnyy@163.com. Hope I hear back soon.
[Moto X General] wturner859:
Only $40 was sufficient. But I'm sure he appreciates the tip.
[Moto X General] madroxinide:
Sent payment about an hour and a half ago. Waiting to hear back.
[Moto X General] okaban:
Got a reply today:

You can continue to wait for the and I will continue to try or refund

Very sorry to inform today only a small problem because the database unlock code. When you have received this e-mail on behalf of your unlock code is not successful, it takes longer, I will try every day, you can apply for a refund can not wait to send the message header ( # # # refund your IMEI ## #)

Either it's because it's weekend or something is going wrong there =)) Not in hurry, so will give him a week before claiming the refund.

P.S. Btw another 40 people in the mailing list
[Moto X General] M973:
If you previously used RockMyMoto/SlapMyMoto/MotoWpNoMo/Safestrap, etc. and want to remove any changes they might have done and ensure you are back to 100% stock, you can flash the SBF for your phone with RSDLite

Sorry for the confused question, can this be after unlocking? (in my case, rooted with pwnmymoto) -if I need to be 100% stock first, before unlocking, or can I do that after?

Thanks! :)
[Moto X General] Danzoman:
It really is this easy. This is the second code I've requested. I'm too many beers deep to figure out the time zone but keep in that in mind guys. Be patient. From what I've been gathering is he sends the codes out around an average of 11 am eastern time.
[Moto X General] OaklandZoo:
Exactly what I was thinking. I figured a $5 tip was a nice way of saying thank you. This is something I have wanted for awhile now. I just hope I am not too late. If his database access was removed, then I'll be pretty sad.
[Moto X General] M973:
This is what I was wondering, so looks like if I'm rooted with pwnmymoto, I can go ahead and unlock, no need to "un-do" anything first?

Thanks :)
[Moto X General] wturner859:
Unlocking the phone erases and resets it anyway. At least mine did using the toolkit. I didn't undo any of my past hackery before unlocking. Of course then I had to re-root.
[Moto X General] M973:
Thanks

What about Xposed, modules, etc.? Wondering if I need to undo any of that, sounds like I may not
[Moto X General] Danzoman:
You should be flashing a recovery image after you unlock the boot loader so whatever you have done prior is irrelevant. Just flash a su zip.
[Moto X General] wturner859:
No. Once you unlock it will be as if it's a brand new phone... Again if you're using to toolkit. I'm not sure if it will reset if you're doing it manually. But it should be the same.
[Moto X General] M973:
Will be flashing TWRP, but was initially concerned about the status prior to unlocking, which sounds like unlocking won't cause any issues with root status, mods, etc, will just disable write protection and wipe data, it sounds like
[Moto X General] Danzoman:
Wait until you know for sure your code works. Then after you have unlocked make sure you update to 4.4.2 if you haven't already so you have the new radio and kernel. None of the new Roms will boot if you don't so that first.
[Moto X General] M973:
Am planning to use the method in the OP (from moto's website) with SDK in ADB
[Moto X General] wturner859:
You don't have to disable the write protection or wipe first... Just unlock and install twrp. Protection no longer means anything to you now that you are going to be unlocked.
[Moto X General] M973:
Right -I meant that unlocking will do that :)

Thanks
[Moto X General] Danzoman:
I'm out lol. I'll update tomorrow the status of my second code.
[Moto X General] M973:
I haven't used the command prompt for some time

To enter the unlock code, should it be from the prompt mentioned in the Motorola site c:\android-sdk-windows/tools

or right at the c:\

I have the phone in fastboot mode, but at both prompts getting: not recognized as an internal or external command, my syntax must be wrong
[Moto X General] madroxinide:
The CMD should be pointing to whatever folder the fastbook.exe is located. The command should be just "fastboot bla bla bla" without the quotes.

I think.
[Moto X General] core2kid:
Just PayPal'd him the money. Will post back with results.
[Moto X General] M973:
:confused: maybe that's it, I didn't realize I need fastboot installed on the computer to do the unlock command. Do I?

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I'm running Windows Vista, trying to find what I'm doing wrong, is it my syntax that I get: "not recognized as an internal or external command"? I would think? I have debugging enabled, and phone on fastboot screen, have tried command fastboot devices and mfastboot devices from both the c:\ prompt as well as the sdk tools propmpt :confused:

Any suggestions would be great

Thanks! :)
[Moto X General] southern87:
I put a command prompt and all my adb, Fastboot into one folder. Then launch that cmd. No issues with wrong directory lol

The error you are getting is the target your point cmd to doesn't have a Fastboot program in it.
[Moto X General] sivarticus85:
Hey guys, just got word that our Chinese contact has left. His PayPal is gone and email deleted. Looks like the rest of us missed out. Hopefully another opportunity will present itself.
[Moto X General] core2kid:
What the hell... I sent him the money less than 30 minutes ago!
[Moto X General] cowboys4life22:
I just sent him an email about it and the email message didn't come back undeliverable. Still looks like paypal is active too for him. Hope we hear some good news on this.
[Moto X General] sivarticus85:
Yeah... I had a buddy help me with it since I was having issues with the website. Broke the bad news to me just a little bit ago. Total bummer...

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Really? Hmmm... That's interesting. Hopefully I'm wrong about it, I really wanna unlock this thing.
[Moto X General] madroxinide:
How did you come to this conclusion?

EDIT: just received an email from him

"Delayed a few days"
[Moto X General] cowboys4life22:
I just got email back from Chinese contact and told me will be delayed for a few days. Hope thats good answer to my email.
[Moto X General] sivarticus85:
A friend of mine told me who was helping me. I guess he was wrong. This is good news :)

Edit: I just emailed him myself. No delivery errors here. I guess we'll see what happens.
[Moto X General] madroxinide:
How did your friend come to the conclusion?
[Moto X General] M973:
Thanks, I didn't realize fastboot needed to be on there already, I had read I will need it to install TWRP, but I thought I read for unlocking it was the drivers, SDK

Still learning, is it fastboot or mfastboot I install?

I see I did have a fastboot in sdk platform tools, maybe I should navigate to there, I was using the sdk tools folder, as mentioned in the motorola site
[Moto X General] madroxinide:
The SDK includes the fastboot. in platform-tools folder.

Edit: I think you just need mfastboot for installing recovery. regular fastboot for unlocking.

https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-c For unlocking.

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/instructions-unlocking-rooting-dev-ed-t2649738 For recovery/rooting.
[Moto X General] sivarticus85:
He didn't say, he just informed me that the accounts were inactive. I figured he checked it and received an error.
[Moto X General] cowboys4life22:
If anyone has issues with the email in the thread, you can also use sbdnyy@gmail.com also to get into contact with him. Hope we all get our codes soon.
[Moto X General] M973:
Thanks, just found it :)
[Moto X General] madroxinide:
I tried asking the chinese contact if it was certain it would work in a couple days and he just responded back with "3-5 days".

Lets hope.
[Moto X General] southern87:
Google for adb setup. You don't need the full sdk unless you plan to develop apps.

Adb, Fastboot, mfastboot, 2 dll files for adb and a copy of cmd. All in one folder. I put everything I do with adb in that folder too. Ie stuff pushing to my phone

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Anyone needing adb already setup in a folder here you go. Includes impactor and the RSD lite installer.

Basically put this folder wherever you want and run the cmd to do whatever you need with Fastboot, mfastboot, and adb

https://www.dropbox.com/s/096bxrht9pffx8s/ADB Files.zip