yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto X Q&A] Lithium.Fox:
Just wanted to put in my voucher for this method. Sent $45 as goods and service to OP's email listing through paypal, took about 24 hours.

Had a Feb. 2014 model from Motomaker ordered in store through AT&T.

The unlocked worked and now I'm all good to go :D Now hopefully we'll start seeing more modifcations. Also, I found a copy of TWRP 2.7 laying around so i'll link that somewhere after i check if it works. :D (right now the "official" one is 2.6)

so yeah, 2014 from AT&T will get unlocked through this.

Also, about unlocking your device: As far as i know, there isn't anything illegal about unlocking your own bootloader, and no matter what, the vendor of the codes would be the one to get in trouble.

Among other things, unless they put a mild form of malware or spyware on your device, there isn't any way for carriers to know that you've unlocked your bootloader unless they get in their possession, and even then, most store employees have NO IDEA that you can even do this. (I worked for an AT&T and had to teach all my managers how to root their phones cause they were impressed with what i was doing with mine lol)

Mind that AT&T will try and say "NO ITS WRONG BLAH", but, it's really a scare tactic, similar to how they have higher prices for 4G capable plans even though it's like half the cost to provide 4G signal and towers.... =/
[Moto X Q&A] EthanExplosion:
I don't feel that its wrong we paid for the device its not like they loaned it to us or we are licensing it.
[Moto X Q&A] The Tallest:
TWRP 2.7 does work. I've been running it for a month or so now.
[Moto X Q&A] ChrisCloud:
Let's hope he's still around when I finally get my device, says in stock in 7 days.. Been without for a few weeks now :eek:
[Moto X Q&A] Zerospeed8:
No go for me. Have to wait till June. Oh well
[Moto X Q&A] straylight:
FYI I successfully received my code and unlocked my phone.
[Moto X Q&A] Rock3nrenigade:
Sent... Lets see what happens, I have a Mid Feb 2014 build.
[Moto X Q&A] jbrukardt:
ok

a word to the wise, from this dumbass right here.

I unlocked my phone using my imei from the phone. When that worked awesome, i decided to unlock my girlfriends phone too. I went and grabbed the moto X box, and copied the MEID from the box, noting that it was different from the one i already paid for.

Sent it along to the chinese middleman, .... got the same code back as was for my phone. Was confused. Sent a couple emails.

Im a big dummy. I bought code #1 for the IMEI for my phone. And bought code #2 for the MEID for ........... my phone again.

I grabbed the wrong damn box and thought it was hers because i didnt realize the meid and imei were slightly different

Reasonably so, dude wont refund me, or unlock her actual imei :( Im a big dummy, but maybe someone can learn from my mistake and know that MEID and IMEI are different codes.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
You COULD dispute the 2nd transaction with PayPal as a duplicate transaction.

You should know....that MEID is the same as IMEI. The IMEI is simply your MEID with a checksum digit added. Tell paypal you accidentally sent payment twice for the same thing.

Worth a shot. Since it was a mistake, and you got same code I don't really think its unfair for the Chinaman, but use your own discretion....
[Moto X Q&A] pricematthew4143:
Or can consider it a tip since this guy does us a great favor... Plus its only $45, don't be so cheap
[Moto X Q&A] jamesino:
I am receiving a VZW Moto X in the mail via MotoMaker, so I don't know which version of Android it will ship with.

But if I unlock the bootloader via this method, I will be able to root it and flash whatever ROM I want on the phone right? I read somewhere that when you root your phone and then upgrade to 4.4.2, the R/W protection is re-enabled. Does this only apply to the 4.4.2 OTA update? Or does flashing a custom 4.4.2 based ROM (such as Eclipse) also re-enable R/W protection?
[Moto X Q&A] terrorist96:
99% chance it will have 4.4.2 on it.

Yes.

Your phone will have 4.4.2 on it, so that's irrelevant.

The only way to obtain root for a VZW 4.4.2 Moto X - as of right now - is this method. An exploit exists, but it is purposely not being released.
[Moto X Q&A] trentonmc24:
An exploit exist? What?
[Moto X Q&A] terrorist96:
An exploit exists for achieving root on 4.4.2 WITH a locked bootloader, but it is being withheld.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVeC5ORIq_A
[Moto X Q&A] jamesino:
Thanks. Can you explain why losing R/W is irrelevant in this case? What is the implication of losing it if I had rooted my phone via other methods?
[Moto X Q&A] terrorist96:
If your phone already has 4.4.2, you can't downgrade in order to root. Those that rooted prior to 4.4.2 regained R/W protection when they upgraded to 4.4.2. Thus, those that should be concerned about R/W are those who have already rooted an older version. What other method are you talking about? I'm not sure I understand your situation 100%
[Moto X Q&A] hermeez:
Sent payment via paypal Monday, Received an email from chinaman stating key was not found in database, the database only was available or 2014 models. He said he would refund that cash. He also mentioned I should try in a month again.

I have a January 2014 model. I guess I will try in 30 days again
[Moto X Q&A] mschumacher69:
Write Protection would be re-enabled when you upgrade to 4.4.2 only if your bootloader is locked. Upgrading to 4.4.2 on an unlocked bootloader wouldn't re-enable Write Protection...

It's irrelevant because you have an unlocked bootloader. Unlocking your bootloader disables Write Protection automatically and you cannot enable it again unless you re-lock your bootloader.

There would be implications in loosing Write Protection only if you've rooted using an exploit without unlocking your bootloader. Updating to 4.4.2 on a LOCKED bootloader rooted phone would re-enable Write Protection and there's no way to disable it again at the moment unless you unlock your bootloader.

Hope this clarifies it...
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
It demonstrates root, but system is still write protected, making that root not as valuable. So even if Jcase does release that root process, is it that useful. I mean, who wants to redo their changes anytime the phone reboots? (power off/on). And if released, the exploit used could be patched by the time something is found to disable write protection on a locked bootloader (that is IF something is ever found).

[MENTION=4874798]jamesino[/MENTION], you've received some good answers to your questions from [MENTION=4729307]terrorist96[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2642571]mschumacher69[/MENTION]. If its still not clear, please read -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-Locked.html which gives even more details and background information.
[Moto X Q&A] Zerospeed8:
Being a Droid X user back when. When Motorola locks a bootloader they lock it, and leave very few holes if any to crack it.
[Moto X Q&A] ry_t:
How would I know if my Moto X is 2014? I just ordered it last Thursday from Motomaker and it should be in the mail today
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
The manufacture date is listed on the LABEL on the BOX. It is in the bottom right corner in small print.

Good Luck!
[Moto X Q&A] ry_t:
Thanks
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
question about the date code... for those who don't have the box with label handy, could the "date" found while doing a fastboot getvar all be the manufacture date? (see the example output HERE which shows (bootloader) date: 06-15-2013. When I do on my Dev Ed purchased in Nov, running 4.4.2, I see 9-30-2013
[Moto X Q&A] superkeest:
All you have to do is go into fastboot, then select barcodes, the mfg date will be shown on bottom bar code
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
That is the same date displayed by fastboot getvar all
[Moto X Q&A] thefsfempire:
My mfg date is 9/20/13 so I'm probably SOL but hopefully I'll luck out. I sent payment at about 12:03AM EDT today so hopefully I'll hear something soon and I'll report back the news. The only thing holding this phone back (IMO) is the rooting inabilities.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Who is your carrier? If its Republic, you're probably in luck. Many of us with 2013 devices were able to get unlocked even though he said 2014 only. If its another carrier....well, you might get lucky. Of course YMMV.

samwathegreat
[Moto X Q&A] thefsfempire:
Ah I'm on AT&T so guess I'll have to keep my fingers crossed. I think if this doesn't work I'll sell my X and buy a Nexus 4.
[Moto X Q&A] thefsfempire:
No go on my AT&T Sept. 2013 Moto X:
[Moto X Q&A] medmoritz:
This worked for me

Hi all,

I have unlocked many phones before... this was the first I had to pay for but it was worth it;

I payed via paypal to the mentioned email address on these pages and received an unlock code for the boot-loader within 24hrs

Obviously I had to give them my IMEI: XXXXXXXX

I had spent hours with Motorola (*****es) and At&T (suckers)...

My phone:

AT&T 32GB Moto X XT1058 (locked boot-loader)

After buying the code b/c Motorola didn't want to give it out... I used below links to unlock boot loader and installer SUperSU:

I just learned i can't post links...so they are shortened

phonearena.com/news/How-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-Motorola-phones-Moto-X-Moto-G_id53876

youtube.com/watch?v=NB91T7PGfY4

Now it's unlocked and rooted SUper geil
[Moto X Q&A] jamesino:
So is the consensus here that this time around, the unlock code still works, particularly for the VZW Moto X?
[Moto X Q&A] gerodive:
My Moto X ordered February 1 got a code from the Chinaman! The actual process of unlocking was a little confusing to me, so here's a foolproof step by step:

1. Install Moto X toolkit from the dev section here: http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/development/tool-moto-x-toolkit-v1-2-1-t2477132

2. Use toolkit to install drivers.

3. Plug in phone, enable USB debugging, and make sure the toolkit sees it (this means drivers installed correctly).

4. Use toolkit to reboot into fastboot aka hboot

5. Navigate to the toolkit's folder (go in program filesx86 and find the "stillthisguy" folder). Shift+right click and select "open command window here".

6. Type "fastboot devices" in the command line window to make sure device is attached

7. Type "fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE_KEY" where UNIQUE_KEY is the string following your IMEI that Chinaman sent you in his email (don't include the IMEI itself).

8. Enjoy your newly unlocked device!

Warning: This will ERASE ALL YOUR DATA. Do yo backin' up n shiiit.
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
The unlock code seems to be available for Verizon and ATT devices which were made in 2014. Republic Wireless for 2014 models and a hand full of 2013 ones.

Those getting "not found in database" look to be mostly Verizon and ATT with devices made in 2013.

This is different from when it was available before.. Last time, it was a 99 or 100% success rate, no matter what manufacture date of your phone.

---------- Post added at 07:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:18 AM ----------

And for those joining us late....

FAQ on this, why you'd want to do it, how it differs from getting a code from Moto, how to unlock your bootloader, how to root after unlocking, what issues you might encounter, can it be undone, etc. See -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-Unlock1.htm

(or the older/original/less up to date version if you don't want to leave XDA -> http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51363645&postcount=394 )
[Moto X Q&A] Rock3nrenigade:
Got the code last night, looks like i'm good to go.
[Moto X Q&A] Biom4st3r:
I sent our Friend over in china his $40.

First i got this:

Then he quickly resent this:

# is a string of numbers

$ is a string of Letters

How do I put this in? Because Putting either string in fails

He also(seemingly) sent the message I received to 11 other people
[Moto X Q&A] rmjones2006:
The first string of numbers is your imei, the second is the code. It's case sensitive and you need to make sure your drivers are correct and that your phone is working with fastboot commands

If your imei doesn't match the first set of numbers then the code isn't yours

Sent from my XT1080M "Developer Edition"
[Moto X Q&A] Biom4st3r:
Well that first string is Definitely not the IMEI for my phone and the actually code fails SEP 20 2013 Build
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Once you have verified that ############### matches your imei, reboot to bootloader and run 'fastboot oem unlock $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Hopefully you will see success

---------- Post added at 07:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:51 PM ----------

Sounds like he sent that to you by mistake. Bummer. Will probably need to dispute...
[Moto X Q&A] jamesino:
How do we tell what year our phone was built? The bottom right corner of my phone box label says "May 23 2014"...

Do we need to follow the instructions on the original thread and make an account on that site and etc...? Or can we just email him at the provided email?
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
You found the correct date. Yes, bottom right corner of box.

NO don't make an acct.

Just paypal the $45 to the email in first post of thread. Include IMEI and email. Nothing else. Send it as "goods / services" and NOT "gift"

You should most certainly get unlocked with a May 2014 build date.

Good luck
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
the $$$ is definitely your unlock code, it will work, unless you gave him the wrong info...

To use the unlock code and unlock your bootloader, follow this -> https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-c
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
You must have missed where he said the ########### is NOT his IMEI

It appears the chinaman accidently sent this message to him (as it was sent to several people and not his IMEI)
[Moto X Q&A] jamesino:
Thanks, but it is only May 22, 2014 here on the east coast. How could my phone be built one day in the future? Sorry if I'm missing something obvious.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Ha! Good Point....

assuming you have usb debugging enabled, OR you can boot into bootloader, what happens when you execute:

fastboot getvar all

there should be a date shown. In my case, this build date matches the date in the bottom right corner of my box (mine is 2013 device)
[Moto X Q&A] EthanExplosion:
Lol the future moto x. Its the X+1
[Moto X Q&A] :
Crap...... You got a phone from the future!!! :)

Does it tell you any winning lotto numbers for tomorrow? ;)
[Moto X Q&A] jamesino:
Haha I'm not too good at this; not really sure how to boot into bootloader or what that instruction means.
[Moto X Q&A] :
Here's a great guide. See the unlock your bootloader section. :)

Good luck!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
First, you will need to have downloaded and installed the Motorola Device Manager and the Android SDK.

Power off the phone. Then hold VOL DOWN button while pressing power. You should see a text menu - this is the bootloader.

Now, open a command prompt, and change to the directory where fastboot.exe is located.

Type fastboot getvar all

The build date is just under iccid
[Moto X Q&A] terrorist96:
Easiest method for potential noobs: open start menu, type cmd, copy it to the platform tools folder (or wherever the fastboot.exe is located), run as administrator, issue command(s).

.. Will show you if your phone is correctly connected.
[Moto X Q&A] 335Deezl:
Just got my code today, and successfully unlocked. Was only a 24h wait from when I sent payment. :)
[Moto X Q&A] andrug:
I paid last night and received code today, should be headed home soon to try it out.
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
If you use Windows, then see -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/ADB.htm that will get what you on your PC initially need setup.

After that is done, to boot the phone in bootloader/fastboot mode see -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-BootloaderMode.htm

When you are ready, and you have the phone in bootloader/fastboot mode... open a command prompt on your PC and type... mfastboot getvar all

In the output, look for/post the following...

(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) sku: XT1053
(bootloader) cid: 0x00
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) date: 06-15-2013
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) reason: Reboot to bootloader

---------- Post added at 07:23 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:19 AM ----------

Yeah, I did miss that. :(
[Moto X Q&A] rippedmonkey:
How can I tell if I have the 2014 model? Is it easy to get root if I unlock the bootloader?
[Moto X Q&A] bailyc:
Hi all, is it normal to receive what appears to be two different unlock codes back from him? I gave him one IMEI number, and I received two lines of text back:

[my IMEI number] [string of 20 letters]

[my IMEI number] [string of different 20 letters]

The IMEI number is the same in both, and both match my given IMEI. It's only the unlock code that differs.

Thanks for the help!
[Moto X Q&A] krsmit0:
Try both? Only one can be right.
[Moto X Q&A] terrorist96:
Buy one, get one free??? Lol
[Moto X Q&A] tbacba:
Received code, but unlock didn't work!

I emailed the China guy and received my code today, but when I tried it, no luck. The code itself is 35 characters, including a space. I tried it both with and without the space, but neither worked. I initially though I was good to go because I had the following response to the fastboot command. I've since discovered I get the same response whether or not I input the entire code.

(bootloader) fastboot oem unlock [ unlock code ]

OKAY [ 0.111s]

finished. total time: 0.111s

I read on the Motorola site where the unlock code is supposed to be case sensitive. The letters in mine though were all upper case.. Could that be the problem? Did anyone else receive a code with only upper case letters? Are all the codes 35 (or 34) characters? I'm thinking he may have left one off.

Thanks for any help.
[Moto X Q&A] krsmit0:
The first part is your imei #. Second part is unlock code. Use second part only.
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
see the post right before yours asking how to tell the date of your device... (or look on the end flap of your box)

as for Root.. Read the FAQ-> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-Unlock1.htm

---------- Post added at 03:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:03 PM ----------

Read the Moto instructions -> https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-c

Your unlock code "is a unique 20-character alphanumeric code that you will use to unlock your device."
[Moto X Q&A] tbacba:
Ah, thanks. Should have recognized that I guess!

---------- Post added at 04:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:40 PM ----------

Yeah, read it but obviously missed that. What a dumba__ I am!
[Moto X Q&A] krsmit0:
I tried the same thing before I read what I was supposed to do. Got too excited.
[Moto X Q&A] Trpik4:
Just did it

Just send him the stuff, we will see how it goes :DDDDDDD.
[Moto X Q&A] gerodive:
This is a repost of the instructions I left a few pages back. Everyone seems to be asking the same questions/having the same problems, so PLEASE USE THE SEARCH FEATURE in this thread because chances are, someone has addressed it. That said, we were all in your shoes at one point and I understand what that's like, so here's a foolproof step by step for those again needing it.

1. Install Moto X toolkit from the dev section here: http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/development/tool-moto-x-toolkit-v1-2-1-t2477132

2. Use toolkit to install drivers if you don't have them yet.

3. Plug in phone, enable USB debugging (Google that if you don't know), and make sure the toolkit sees it (this means drivers installed correctly).

4. Use toolkit to reboot into fastboot aka hboot

5. Navigate to the toolkit's folder (go in program filesx86 and find the "stillthisguy" folder). Shift+right click and select "open command window here".

6. Type "fastboot devices" in the command line window to make sure device is attached

7. Type "fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE_KEY" where UNIQUE_KEY is the string following your IMEI that Chinaman sent you in his email (don't include the IMEI itself).

8. Enjoy your newly unlocked device!

Warning: This will ERASE ALL YOUR DATA. Do yo backin' up n shiiit.
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
Agreed. It also happened in the original thread discussing the Chinese Website and Middlemen, which is why I ended up posting a long FAQ in that original thread (which got linked in the first post of that thread), and I have posted links to it and the updated version several times in this thread...

most up to date FAQ -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-Unlock1.htm (or the older/original version if you don't want to leave XDA -> http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51363645&postcount=394 )

and I try to update and expand on the info posted at -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX.htm which goes along with it.
[Moto X Q&A] bailyc:
My lucky day, I guess :) I'm waiting a bit to give it a try, as I'm still within 14 day return/exchange window. Didn't want to unlock if there was a chance I'd be sending it back for some reason. I suppose I'll just need to trust one of those is correct.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Since NONE of us have received a non-working code yet, I'd say you're A-OK. Just keep in mind that if you return your device, you'll be out the $45 you sent to China. Since he sent you the code you requested, it wouldn't be right for you to 'dispute' the transaction and try to get your money back if you do indeed decide to return your device.

But....what's not to love about the Moto X? GREAT PHONE. Hope you enjoy it :)
[Moto X Q&A] bailyc:
Oh no, wouldn't dispute it unless I knew for sure that it was non-working. I knew the risk of getting it early but didn't want to wait, in case he's gone tomorrow. And most likely, the phone's a keeper :good: I thought it might be a little on the small side, but it's been great so far.
[Moto X Q&A] UnixBloke:
I went to taobao.com a couple of days ago and found a listing that looked legit for the right price (that was before I saw this thread). The email address was different than the one from this thread, although they're both located at the same domain.

I sent my 45USD and found that the "seller" was responsive, so I thought that was a good sign. He asked about the production date of my XT1080 -- it is 03-06-2014 -- and I figured we were good to go. Around 36 hours later, I received a refund with an included note:

"If your moto is a 2014 production month after the purchase, please"

I'm not 100% sure what he was trying to convey -- perhaps as others are encountering, that I should try again a month from now?

Since I'm also not sure if it's the same middleman, I decided to try again but with the email address included in this thread. We'll see if the results are any different.
[Moto X Q&A] Fadelight:
That is odd. The guy everyone else is using said try next month if you have a 2013 device. If this guy says the same thing about 2014 devices, perhaps one is covering 2013 and the other is covering 2014? Maybe someone with a 2013 device should give the one you found a try? Do you have a link?

EDIT: Nevermind. Just noticed you have an XT1080
[Moto X Q&A] Cyphir:
This just came to mind. What if all mass produced Moto X's already have their info into the DB but any new MotoMaker Moto X's don't have their unlock codes migrated into the DB the chinaman uses.
[Moto X Q&A] duwest:
I was sort of wondering the same thing, and adding to your thought (btw - this is all pure speculation), might Motorola have a certain quantity of partially assembled MotoMaker units awaiting customer orders and final assembly? If the imei is associated with the initial (older) build, then perhaps that's why a so-called 2014 assembled MotoMaker wouldn't be in the db?
[Moto X Q&A] andrug:
Worked on my 3/2/2014 built XT1080, I did get this error in attached screenshot but recovery and SuperSU flashed just fine, I believe the error would be because my device was encrypted.
[Moto X Q&A] rmjones2006:
That's normal

Sent from my XT1080M "Developer Edition"