yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto X Q&A] s_u_n:
So, as I mentioned earlier, from the barcodes menu, the date shown was 14 January 2014 and I had sent the IMEI to 'Chinaman'. Yesterday I got a response with the dreaded "sorry" message in it. So, I have filed for dispute now.

If you are referring to "Build date" as in point 2 below, then that date is irrelevant. But I assume you are referring to "Assembled on" date in which case it is quite close to my phone's date.

Now some things to clarify (based on my Droid Maxx, although this thread is in the Moto X sub-forum, but it should not be here.)

1. Barcode menu date was 14 January 2014.

2. From the Settings menu --> About Phone --> Build Date - 30 April - this is the software/ OS build date and not relevant to the discussions here.

3. From the Settings menu --> About Phone --> Status --> Assembled on 10 January 2014.

Notice that barcode menu date is 4 days after the assembly date.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Interesting discrepancy. Only the "Droid" models show the "Assembled" date in the Settings Menu. All Moto X's do not have this info in the Settings menu.

In my case, the date listed on the bottom right-hand corner of the label on the BOX matches the date listed in the barcodes menu, AND the date shown when you run "fastboot getvar all".

You are correct that the "Kernel build date" listed in Settings > About Phone is not relevant. This date will be identical for all phones of the same variant and android version. My post was intended to show NWKENT that Niklar HAD to be referring to the 'barcodes' date, and not the 'system menu' date, since he did not list April 3, 2014 (and he is using a Republic Wireless variant). I'm not sure if it was taken as such, however.

Thanks for the info, sorry you were unsuccessful :(
[Moto X Q&A] gfrrt:
Got my password and it worked. Got it unlocked, rooted, debloated. Feels like its all mine now even though Verizon got to claim prima nocte.
[Moto X Q&A] JacobLukeWood:
I just tried copying directly from the email into my terminal window, manually typing the code into it, pasting it into a Word document and none of it has worked :'(

My build date from the barcodes menu is 3rd October 2013 however he still sent me that code, sucks that its not working :(
[Moto X Q&A] passsha:
Ask him about that, cuz here were some users who got correct codes on 2nd attempt.
[Moto X Q&A] gtg420i:
Got mine after a couple of days and worked like a charm. Assemble date 4/22/14.

Wonder if he has an algorithm that generates the unlock key based on the IMEI number? Might be why some have to get the key sent twice if the calculation is extensive.

XT1080 - Unlocked
[Moto X Q&A] cptsashimi:
Are you with Republic Wireless? Seems to me the only Moto Xs from 2013 that have received a code have been RW.
[Moto X Q&A] JacobLukeWood:
How do I go about contacting him? He doesn't reply to my emails!

Nope, it's an AT&T Moto X I bought new off eBay with a carrier unlock code.
[Moto X Q&A] NWKENT:
Things certainly went better with the first "Chinaman" round..with the "middle lady" and eBay..she done all the leg work..all one had to do was send her the device info. She took care of the rest..

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[Moto X Q&A] passsha:
Could you give us the ebay item url or smth. to get her?

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I chatted with him using Skype

His ID is gsmdlxc
[Moto X Q&A] bstevens23:
I believe it would be 35 ^ 20

edit: Which totals 7,609,583,501,588,058,567,047,119,140,625
[Moto X Q&A] DroidOnRoids:
Just sent my money to him. Here's hoping for the best!
[Moto X Q&A] trentonmc24:
Wow. Seems incredibly hard to crack a 20 digit code. I guess we would need something that could guess codes in milliseconds to even have a chance of having it cracked within reasonable time.
[Moto X Q&A] codya321:
Just sent him 45$, here's hoping it works.

Has anyone been able to post a confirmation of success photo?
[Moto X Q&A] JoeDroid:
I can confirm the codes work. I paid him yesterday and got my code early this morning. Just finished unlocking and will post a picture later today :)
[Moto X Q&A] SnowKing25:
I bought my X a few weeks after it was released. Sent him an email with my IMEI asking if he could unlock it. Hopefully he can get a few of the 2013 model unlocked. Fingers crossed.
[Moto X Q&A] jbrukardt:
sent money with my MEID (we dont have IMEIs technically.... right?) and email address.

My phone was bought in december 2013, repub wireless phone. Here's hoping
[Moto X Q&A] theascended:
To put that in slightly less cryptic numbers...

If you could attempt 1 billion codes per second (you can't... but just for the sake of argument), it would take up to 241,298,309,918,444 years to randomly guess your phone's code. That is actually older than what we believe the universe is... I'll wait.
[Moto X Q&A] Sport666:
My X is from 15 Oct 2013 4:12 pm ? paid him now. Hoping for luck for my phone too.

Greetings from Denmark

Sent from my XT1058
[Moto X Q&A] roidsmith:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2679190&page=72

I posted my success photo on that page.
[Moto X Q&A] codya321:
Awesome! Hope I sent my money my money fast enough this time
[Moto X Q&A] roidsmith:
Edit: nevermind, wrong thread lol.
[Moto X Q&A] nicksan_:
I sent him the $45 yesterday morning and received my key today. Everything worked great for me, grab this while you can guys.
[Moto X Q&A] SnowKing25:
Just got a reply from him all he said was "ONLY 2014" so, kind of disapoointing, hopefully if something changes he will let someone know. I'll keep my eye on the thread, fingers still crossed.
[Moto X Q&A] tu3218:
Yeah this is really unfortunate. I Dont get how some 2013 phones got keys though.
[Moto X Q&A] SnowKing25:
I don't know a lot about bootloaders and security and keys and all that, but i am just really confused as to how a bootloader would be different or require a different code from 2013 to 2014, just seems odd.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Every device has a unique code. As stated previously in this thread, it would be quite impossible to "brute-force" the correct code.

This method doesn't involve -generating- a code.....the "chinaman" does not have access to the key itself that is used to generate the unlock codes (as far as we know). He has access (somehow) to the factory database of codes (that have been created using Moto's master key).

Apparently the database only contains the 2014 device codes.

Although my device was date (on the box) November, 2013, I had already sent him the money before I heard "2014 only!", but I ended up getting a key anyways.

My advice: Don't ask him, and don't tell him you have a 2013 device. Pay him and give him your IMEI. You may get lucky (like me!), and if not you can get a refund. There's really no risk so long as you send money via paypal using the "Goods/Services" option.

Good Luck!!! Get them while you can :)
[Moto X Q&A] Dark9781:
I unlocked my AT&T Moto X while on 4.4 and rooted. A week later when 4.4.2 came out I took the OTA without any issues. Should be the same on Verizon.

Sent from my Moto X.
[Moto X Q&A] tu3218:
Verizon has IMEI.
[Moto X Q&A] trentonmc24:
Someone should change the name of this thread to include the words bootloader unlock so that newcomers that may not know of the Chinese man with the unlock codes won't pass this offer by unknowingly. I think the more people with motomaker unlocked bootloaders the better! I think...
[Moto X Q&A] NWKENT:
As far as I know..She is no longer involved..that was the first time the codes where available.. its now on the third time..

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[Moto X Q&A] classic757:
I'm Just Saying

Hello People,

As I read this thread I can certainly understand the desire of so many to have their devices unlocked. It is the same desire I had to be free from the bootloader prison before getting my xt1028 unlocked. :silly:

I bet the chinese middleman is getting swamped with so many requests for unlock codes that he doesn't know whether he is coming or going.

Maybe too many to handle, I don't know. I'm just guessing that sooner or later this unlock thing is going to come to an end. Maybe even sooner than later.

Maybe the middleman will just get exhausted from so many requests. Maybe he will get "unlock code burnout". Or just maybe he will say enough is enough and stop doing it. You have to figure that this unlock thing is not going to continue forever. The guy is not under contract (afaik) to continue this for any length of time.

As we know, all good things must come to an end.

However, I hope as many of you can get your devices unlocked as would like to.
[Moto X Q&A] slwest78:
Does the ultra/maxx 4.4.4 update have the system write block?

Sent from my XT1080 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Moto X Q&A] leomanmfk:
maybe hes rich now :p
[Moto X Q&A] JacobLukeWood:
Thanks, I didn't know he had Skype. Did you add him or just message him?
[Moto X Q&A] Mayze23:
At $45 per unlock code I don't think he's going to get "making money burnout" anytime soon. :p

I would think the only way this is going to stop is if he can't get the codes anymore.
[Moto X Q&A] :
Not sure what you mean? Are you asking if you can root without unlocking bootloader and have write protection disabled? If so, no....for 4.4.2 and up....write protection will be enabled on locked bootloaders. At this point anyway.
[Moto X Q&A] passsha:
Added
[Moto X Q&A] JacobLukeWood:
Alright, I'll wait for him to accept before I message him.
[Moto X Q&A] cindirella:
still no alternative to root for which we can not unlock the bootloader?

Enviado desde mi XT1058 mediante Tapatalk
[Moto X Q&A] Jersey846:
Agreed. Why stop a good thing? I'd continue providing codes at $45 a pop as long as I possibly could.

I don't doubt that this could go away at any time, but I do doubt it'd be because he was bored of it or too rich. :)

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] ikarios:
Does anyone know of a way to get updates on this guy's service? For example if he somehow comes across a way to unlock 2013 model phones (guess why I'm asking :cool:). Or should I just keep my eyes peeled on this thread? I'm kind of miffed that I missed the first go-around when I had the chance and it looks more and more like I'll be forever stuck on stock.
[Moto X Q&A] s_u_n:
And got the refund as well.

Is the taobao service offered by someone else or the same guy?
[Moto X Q&A] daede86:
Thanks a lot, i'll let you know asap!
[Moto X Q&A] Radio2006:
Just sent in the info, date on the box is 5/28/2014. Hope it goes through. Will post details.
[Moto X Q&A] reedcasechris420:
Anyone get a June phone unlocked yet.. I might send him another one and see if it works this time around.

=- Moto x -= 46cc Losi 5ive-t, futaba, Rcmax =- www.reedcaseracing.com
[Moto X Q&A] PwnCakes193:
Failed twice for me. I just tried a week ago and my device was early June.
[Moto X Q&A] sivarticus85:
I can't get this guy to respond to me. I've emailed him and sent him a message on Skype, but it's been two weeks and nothing. I just want to know if he has my code before I send him any money. No sense in doing it just to have him refund it.
[Moto X Q&A] TheBandit181:
Got the code for my Verizon Moto X. 1/29/2014 build date.

Successfully unlocked!
[Moto X Q&A] dbpaddler:
But that's not how he works. Personally, I've got many other things to do. I'm not wasting 5 minutes to look up a code for some stranger unless there's money in my account. And if everyone else is doing it the right way, and you're the only one trying to be different...
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Completely agree. You have to 'roll the dice', so to speak. This guy is being completely overwhelmed with -actual- requests, and is doing us a service.

Consider the possibility that he is just the 'front man', and that another individual is actually -getting- the codes. He likely has to pay the 'behind the scenes' person for each code retrieved. [MENTION=3438363]sivarticus85[/MENTION] : Do you think he is going to pay someone else to get your code, tell you he has it, then HOPE you actually pay him for it so he can get reimbursed? (This last part is nothing more than speculation, of course, but there is a good possibility that this is how the operation actually works....)
[Moto X Q&A] sivarticus85:
I know how this works. He had no problem responding to me last time he was providing codes. I didn't even pay money, all I did was ask, just like I'm doing this time. I guess philosophies change.
[Moto X Q&A] dbpaddler:
You could have caught him on a good day... is $45 killing you that much that it can't be in limbo for a little bit? You waste more time emailing and posting than you would if you just paypal'd and called it a day.
[Moto X Q&A] slwest78:
If your phone doesn't say it's a 2014 model, say from January to may, maybe June under about phone-status-assembled on or in bar codes theirs a 99.99% chance he will not have it. He does not go by build date under about phone. If it's 2013 their is a 99.99% chance he will not have the code.

Sent from my XT1080 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Moto X Q&A] sivarticus85:
I was just trying to not waste his time by having to issue a refund. No sense in complaining anymore, I'm just gonna do it. The whole thing is silly anyway.

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Mine's a July 2014 build date, I just got a replacement because my old one had a power button issue.
[Moto X Q&A] slwest78:
From what I've been reading he's usually a month behind, so you may not be able to get yours until sometime in August but go ahead and try it to be sure. The China man is trustworthy.

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[Moto X Q&A] sivarticus85:
Payment sent. Build date is 7/3/14. We'll see what happens :)
[Moto X Q&A] danielsinnema:
?

Please excuse me, I just don't fully understand all this.

I'm in a possession of Motorola Moto G which is not unlockable via the website of Motorola.

The website says that my device is not qualified for unlocking bootloader.

Now I understand that someone from China can help me unlocking my bootloader for $45?

Does that still work?

Is it safe?

Can someone provide me please some information about this?

Thanks in advance!
[Moto X Q&A] :
Before you do anything....read up. A lot of times the moto site says that....its glitchy. I had to try about 4 times over a day in my X.

Find out if your SHOULD be unlockable or not...before paying. ;)
[Moto X Q&A] Jersey846:
I'm still waiting for a May 27, 2014 build date availability. If anybody has a successful late May unlock please let me know.

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] Radio2006:
No success on a XT1080M built on 28MAY 2014...I'll try again in a few days.
[Moto X Q&A] danielsinnema:
Thank you!

It was my own fault it didn't work.

I thought I removed all the spaces from the return of get_unlock_data , but I didn't..

I'm sorry for being stupid and disturbing..

Best regards,

Daniel
[Moto X Q&A] :
At least you got it....and for free! ?
[Moto X Q&A] quentinmilroy:
Should i try with a date of 1-08-14?

Sent from my XT1028
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
how new is your phone? And who is the carrier? Sometimes it can take a few days or week after a build for unlock codes to show up in Moto's site (it it's one they would give out)

I won't go into the reasons, but Moto does NOT give out the bootloader unlock code for the Retail and Moto Maker X for Verizon, ATT, Republic Wireless and a few other carriers. If you fall into that situation, that is where this China Middleman comes in.

There was someone who had access to Moto's database of unlock code, even for Verizon,ATT, RW... And for more than just the X. The initial appearance was via a Chinese website, then, since that was complex, a middle man popped up. The initial offering went away. One of the middle men re-appeared, but seems to get a dump of the database once a month, and it only contains those phones built in 2014. If your phone is "too new" you might have to wait for the code. There are some exceptions to this rule, but few.

The code you could get from the Middleman works exactly is if you got a code from Moto.
[Moto X Q&A] NWKENT:
Sir..I wanted to say: as I had to someone else a couple days ago..YOU certainly have been a great help to many, many ones here with the "code" thing..Eventhow, all my "stuff" is unlocked, I too have benefitted from your posts in one way or another..please know that you also are much appreciated..

:)

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[Moto X Q&A] cornbread624:
Knew it was a long shot but Moto X dated 11-27-2013 was a no go. He was very quick about it though. Any other options out there for those of us with 2013 Moto X?
[Moto X Q&A] Jersey846:
I both love and hate this thread. I love it because of all the immense help so many members are contributing and helping so many others out.

I hate it for the stupid questions. Just read more than one page of the thread people. That's all. Just read.

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] FestiveFuit:
Late August 2013

I Have a Moto X with the build date of August 22, 2013, Should I even bother trying to contact him to get an unlock code?
[Moto X Q&A] Jersey846:
Unfortunately no. Not gonna have it.

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] JacobLukeWood:
Okay, I've talked to him on Skype and he isn't being too helpful :/

Just to clarify, "fastboot oem unlock UNLOCKCODE" (without quotes) is the correct command right?
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
Its always best to use mFastboot, rather than fastboot.. mFastboot has been tweaked by moto to flash larger files (like system.img), but some have had better luck over all (see -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-mFastboot.htm )

Also, please copy and paste the code from the email, rather than typing.

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There are several options.

If you just want root, that doesn't survive power off/on, doesn't disable write protection, so is limited in comparison to unlocking the bootloader, Use JCase's PIE root process. It is helpful, just not as much as rooting with an unlocked bootloader (which does disable write protection and survives reboot) NOTE: it does not work on Android 4.4.3 and 4.4.4 roms.

You could try Towelroot, which appears to be a little less effective, and works best if PIE was run first. Again it doesn't disable write protection, is limited compared to rooting with an unlocked bootloader... and also likely wont work with 4.4.4 roms on the X, but I've been told it does with 4.4.3.

Last option is one I've been flamed for mentioning before.. so I wont bring it up again.:eek:
[Moto X Q&A] sivarticus85:
Got my unlock code within 36 hours. Build date is 7/3/14 like I mentioned before. Will try it when I get home from work tonight.:good:
[Moto X Q&A] BriCo84:
Just got a response from the china man saying he could not find my unlock code. My Droid Maxx was assembled on May 29th of this year.

Shouldn't my unlock code be available?

Do i need to wait longer, like a few weeks, and try again?

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Did you already try and he responded saying he had no code?

My build date was May 29th, sent him the money and he responded saying he doesn't have the code. So I am not sure if that means i have to wait longer, or if he is saying he will never have the code.
[Moto X Q&A] Jersey846:
I'm guessing we need to wait longer then. I haven't tried in a couple of weeks but if yours isn't working I'm guessing mine wouldn't either. Not sure how or why June people are having success though if we aren't.

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] easting:
Awesome. My build date is 6/3/2014. Have tried twice, will try again.
[Moto X Q&A] crashtheface:
excited to hear your results!
[Moto X Q&A] Mayze23:
So he has July 2014 codes already? Good news [emoji106]
[Moto X Q&A] mbar9607:
i have to get my moto x replaced by motorola so i hope i can get the new one unlocked too since my current one is...
[Moto X Q&A] :
Or did he mean march? ;)
[Moto X Q&A] redsox004:
3/25/2014 build date here. Emailed him 7/12. He replied "wait" 12 hrs. later. About an hour later I got an e-mail from him. First code he sent was no go. Emailed and told him password incorrect! Bootloader unlock failed! 10 minutes later new code and it worked. Unlocked!
[Moto X Q&A] sivarticus85:
Yes he does apparently. And yes, I meant July 3 :)
[Moto X Q&A] JacobLukeWood:
No luck :/
[Moto X Q&A] :
Just wondered, cause some June guys have been denied. Strange. :)
[Moto X Q&A] sivarticus85:
Well dang...

My code failed. Tried fastboot and mfastboot. Totally bummed.
[Moto X Q&A] NWKENT:
Be sure and try again.. Make sure the procedures are correct..mfastboot definitely has unlocked many devices for me..retrace the steps..make sure your pasting correct code with correct command and spacing..

Make sure "oem" isn't all caps..

Your line should look like this >> mfastboot oem unlock LBTNHSP4OSDGFIVQ65OA

Also..make sure your computer and device are communicating by typing this at the prompt, the press enter >> fastboot devices

A short line of ID #'s should appear..that identifies your particular device..

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XT1080M Droid Maxx #2

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[Moto X Q&A] sivarticus85:
This is my exact keystroke.
[Moto X Q&A] NWKENT:
I see your problem.. after this symbol > there should be a space..then your command line and code..

:)

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4.4.4_21.11.21 (Unlocked)

XT1080M Droid Maxx #2

http://waynekent.com/page6.html

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4.4.4_21.11.21 (Unlocked)

XT1080M Droid Maxx #2

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Go do that.. It will work.!

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4.4.4_21.11.21 (Unlocked)

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[Moto X Q&A] sivarticus85:
Still failed.
[Moto X Q&A] NWKENT:
In your "fastboot devices" command line..there should be a response in the next line below..that has a line of #'s that ID your device..this line is missing..your computer and device are not communicating.!

Below the first line in your screen shot that shows the "fastboot devices" command..when press enter key..the next line below should be a short line with #'s

Seems as thow..you ran a "adb reboot bootloader" command also and nothing happened either..as response was not recorded..

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XT1080M Droid Maxx #2

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[Moto X Q&A] sivarticus85:
That was a mis-key. It's still failing. I've emailed the middleman.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
The fact that the bootloader responded indicates that the phone and computer are indeed communicating.
[Moto X Q&A] NWKENT:
Yes..in the screen shot above, there was communication and response.. In the earlier screenshot..communication was not recorded..

:)

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XT1080M Droid Maxx #2

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[Moto X Q&A] sivarticus85:
Yeah that's because I recalled it in cmd and executed while in the OS by accident. I meant to recall adb reboot bootloader. Either way the code is wrong. Seems to be happening quite a bit. I'll see what our Chinese friend says.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Though I can see how it could be misunderstood, "Password incorrect!" IS a response from the bootloader.

Just for reference, here is what it looks like when the phone and computer are not communicating (See screenshot) :
[Moto X Q&A] NWKENT:
Fine example friend..your exactly correct..

:) thanks..

And it is difficult sometimes to describe/explain to someone that is hundreds of miles away, with a keyboard..lol

Oh..and sometimes there's even a language barrier to add to that..

:)

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4.4.4_21.11.21 (Unlocked)

XT1080M Droid Maxx #2

http://waynekent.com/page6.html
[Moto X Q&A] sivarticus85:
Oh well. I know you're just trying to help and it's appreciated :) I'll just wait and see what he says.