yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
And for those joining us late, if this starts working... here are the FAQ's asked in the other threads from when this was offered before....

http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-Unlock1.htm
[Moto X Q&A] Jumnhy:
Mine does in fact have the date on the bottom... for some weird reason I'd thought I already checked there.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Interesting. My Moto X does not. Last 2 items at the end of Settings > About Phone > Status are "Serial Number" and "Uptime"

The only date on mine is in Settings > About Phone and that's for the Kernel Version build date (and has ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with manufacture date).

You're certain you aren't looking at the date under Kernel Version? And you have a Moto X, and not an Ultra?

Thanks,

samwathegreat

P.S. I too sent the money before the post telling us about 2013 devices. Mine was manufactured November 2013 (dated on box). Fingers crossed that somehow he is able to get it for me. Not going to dispute unless he doesn't come through.... I used "good/services" so it's an option if things don't work out. Why oh why didn't I hear about this the first time he was doing it :/
[Moto X Q&A] Jumnhy:
Whoops, I forgot I was on the Moto X forum and not the Ultra one-- I own both a droid mini and the x and can confirm that the date of manufacture does only appear on the droid line, not the x.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
Has anyone successfully gotten a code yet this time around? The messages I saw said he would start getting codes again 5/15/14. Maybe he announced it early and plans to send some codes out shortly?

It's been 24 hours since some of us first paypal'd him. Since he says 24 to 48 hours to get the code, I'm not too worried yet, but hoped someone else has had success.
[Moto X Q&A] mohlsen8:
well he said 12-48 in the email i got. i don't think anyone has received any yet or we'd know. where did you see he said he would get codes on 5/15/14? just curious.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
First post of thread....the email the OP received from the chinaman:

Titled: moto bootloader work back 2014/05/15

notice "moto bootloader work back 2014/05/15" which is today.... So it seems he got the word out early, and perhaps plans to start today?
[Moto X Q&A] mohlsen8:
oh, i got that email too.. didn't even notice that the date wasn't correct yesterday. still, i'd probably chalk it up to an error on his part. also consider that he's like half a day ahead of us which would've put him near the end of his 5/14 when he sent the email.
[Moto X Q&A] slwest78:
Do I put it in AP Fasboot

Sent from my XT1080 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
To flash TWRP Recovery while rooting? yes. To do so see -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-BootloaderMode.htm (you have an XT1080 according to your sig, which is the Droid Maxx, right? so it might be a little different)

The screen on the Moto X will say AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S) at the top. followed by the boot loader version info, eMMC, Dram, and bootloader device status.
[Moto X Q&A] iaminflames:
What's with all the people asking about the guy's email address? READ THE ****ING OP. The internet isn't that hard!
[Moto X Q&A] androiddoglover6969:
When I put the payment in there was a recipient fee. of $2.28 that didn't end up to be a full $45. Is that still acceptable even though I sent $45? It It is 2 hours and 30 mins away from my 24hr wait. Hopefully not anything near 48hr.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
The fee is normal, he knows he's not getting the full 45. You should be getting code soon.
[Moto X Q&A] androiddoglover6969:
Also off topic but with the moto x I realized the quick toggles in the notification swipe down is a two process thing. It is different from my HTC phone. Is there a way to change it (to become a first page thing upon swipe down) while keeping the stock enough for my moto x because of my republicwireless wifi calling feature?
[Moto X Q&A] mschumacher69:
If you swipe down with 2 fingers, you would get the quick toggles screen instead of the notifications screen...
[Moto X Q&A] jamesino:
Not sure if your phone is rooted, but you can do this with GravityBox. You can set one portion (left or right) or your status bar so that when you swipe down on that portion, it brings down quick toggles isntead of notifications.
[Moto X Q&A] rightushook:
Got my code very quickly and unlocked bootloader.
[Moto X Q&A] Vintage144:
im game regardless of whether it works ,
[Moto X Q&A] androiddoglover6969:
WOW THANKS! Wonder how I can combine that into the notifications on one page...

Also received my code at 23 hrs of waiting. Let's start the process. (it was in my spam folder)!

Republic Wireless APR 2014
[Moto X Q&A] Jersey846:
Are most of you all using regular credit cards or prepaid cards?

By the way, got my X yesterday and am absolutely loving it. Freaking amazing phone. So fast!

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] Fadelight:
The transactions go through paypal, so I am sure they are using whatever cards are linked to their paypal accounts.
[Moto X Q&A] spc_hicks09:
Got my Moto X today! Even though my build date is Sept. 2013, I'm going to try anyway. Maybe I'll get lucky, fingers crossed!

EDIT: Can people confirm with 2013 models, that the date on the box says 2013? Not the bootloader.

You can also boot into fastboot with power+vol down. Hit vol- till you get to "barcodes" and hit vol+ to select it, then check the actual date.

EDIT2: Payment sent, hopefully I get a code!
[Moto X Q&A] Vintage144:
got a reply from him yesterday in an email , should be hearing from him today with a code as I paid through paypal , (hopefully anyway)
[Moto X Q&A] Jersey846:
Ok so reading the OP it says the following : Subject: price 45usd paypal:sbdnyy@163.com notes:IMEI+ email !!! in 12-24H reply.

Not to be a pain but if I'm sending anybody 45 bucks I want to be clear. And while the original message seems to have been clear to everyone, it's not crystal clear to me.

So I opened up my PayPal and entered his email. Put 45 bucks. Entered payment method. Below that is where I can send an email to recipient (no "notes" section). The "Subject" of this email is supposed to be "price 45usd"? That's an odd subject line but I'm just trying to clarify. I'm guessing in the "message section" (not notes) is where I put the IMEI and email, correct?

Sorry to be a pain, but I always need crystal clear directions. And to me that OP, while I'm eternally grateful, looked like it was written by a first grader.

So either I'm going about this completely wrong, which isn't out of the realm of possibility, or my usual need for explicit directions is just plaguing me again.

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] rmjones2006:
The op was a quoted email from the "chinaman", so it's no surprise to me that the English is horrible.

To answer your question, The subject can be whatever you want, as long as you send $45 to that email address and include your imei (and email) in the message.

Sent from my XT1080M "Developer Edition"
[Moto X Q&A] :
I've never had to do it, but doesn't it say "notes: imei and email"??
[Moto X Q&A] spc_hicks09:
When you go to PayPal and select "Send Money" you should be greeted with this screen below, fill out the info as stated below. Then click "Continue" after you click continue, you should be able to add notes.

When you add notes, all you have to put is this:

(IMEI) (EMAIL) Like this:

000000000000000000000 - yourname@whatever.com
[Moto X Q&A] Jersey846:
I figured it was something simple like that. Thanks so much. Would send you 10 "thanks" if it'd let me.

Edit: So i sent the China Man the money and waiting to see if my device is 2014 compatible. I just received it from Moto Maker a few days ago so keeping my fingers crossed.

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] Vintage144:
Well was worth a shot , guess mine is in the 2013 batch , this is so much bs , I own this phone outright , I should be able to do what want with it , oh well , guess it wasn't neant be , no more motorola products for first and last
[Moto X Q&A] spc_hicks09:
No go for mine too. Said to try again in a month.
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
You own the device, just not the network its put on. Unfortunately Moto has to conform to the carrier's wishes if they want their phones allowed on the networks. The "standard" X on T-Mobile, Sprint and other carriers can be bootloader unlocked directly from Motorola's web site. But it can't on Verizon and ATT. To make matters worse, all indications are that the Dev Edition for Verizon is the exact same hardware as the retail and moto maker x for Verizon (only differences being the case and bootloader unlock code being available). The Rogers XT1058 appears it may be the same hardware as the ATT XT1058, other than custom software and radio code, and Moto does offer the Rogers bootloader unlock codes.

As the carriers want to maintain their revenue stream by pre-loading BLOAT on the phones and as Android and SELinux evolves, and phone makers eye up the enterprise, security on these phones is becoming tighter. Its getting harder and harder to find and exploit a vulnerability in order to unlock the bootloader or obtain Root.

As we move forward, expecting a Dev to find an exploit to root and unlock bootloaders isn't the "sure bet" that it was in the past. And I think we, as users who want root, need to understand that.

Soon, all android phones will eventually fall into this trap of not being able to unlock and root, except "developer edition" and Nexus phones, or GPE phones.

Look at the bounty for the GS5 on Verizon and ATT (its up over $18K!!!), its likely the Note 4 (when it comes out) will be the same. I haven't followed the GS4 after the Loki exploit got patched, is it rootable?(after looking, apparently the bootloader is locked and has not been cracked since Loki was patched, but there is a way to do a partial downgrade to MK2, root, and get NC5/4.4.2 using Safestrap but it is a process, kind of like how rooting 4.4 on the X was. I didn't look into it enough to see if it trips the Knox counter)

HTC still has their web site for providing bootloader unlocks, but last I looked, Verizon devices like the HTC One M7 and One M8 aren't on it. When the HTC One M7 came out on Verizon, the only way to gain S-OFF was to pay and SEND YOUR PHONE to a person with a special SD card to do it. (I'm not sure if that has changed). The HTC One M8 for Verizon can use the S-OFF process on the current firmware, but like in the past, any future rom updates could patch the exploit and prevent those who get a phone pre-loaded with a newer update from gaining S-OFF.

Those who purchased an X from Verizon, ATT or other carrier where Moto doesn't give out the unlock code are very LUCKY the Chinese website/middleman had popped up, and has returned in at least SOME FORM, even though its not as complete as it once was. After all, if it didn't, you'd be stuck.
[Moto X Q&A] spc_hicks09:
Time to put my X back on swappa.
[Moto X Q&A] mohlsen8:
what'd he say to you exactly, just curious? mine was an early vzw X - like sept 2013. no-go here for me too, sent mine out as soon as he started back up again, like almost 3 weeks ago now. last week i was curious and emailed him asking if he can do 2013 yet, and he replied with just "only 2014 ok".
[Moto X Q&A] Jersey846:
How long did it take him to respond to you all? I know it says 12-24, but I sent mine at 6:45 last night and have received nothing. Guess I'm waiting till the full 24.

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] Vintage144:
took about 1 1/2 days , told me [subject] your bl not found ,"Currently only supports 2014 production, 2013 was not found..." Redund process : you need to initiate the paypal dispute , i will be the first time , if the machine is producing 2014 try one month later.

And Mark thanks you do a great service by your guides , I will hold onto to the Moto X as I really like the screen on it , maybe in a month , yea I know all about the carriers and manufacturers , I also know JCASE is sitting on a goldmine , because he has found something that possibly all the manufacturers have the same exploit and it could be very valuable to keep the door the closed!~
[Moto X Q&A] jamesino:
Would ordering a custom Moto X from the MotoMaker site guarantee that you get a phone that is made in 2014?

My custom VZW Moto X from MotoMaker arrived with a date on the sticker that was one day in the future of the day I received it.

This was just a few weeks ago, and I was able to get a BL unlock code successfully from the middle-man.
[Moto X Q&A] spc_hicks09:
It probably would but not everyone has that kind of money. I bought mine from Swappa, and now it's listed right back on there.
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
That makes it appear as if he will be getting a new database dump or export every month. SO if you phone is too new that the code isn't in his list, it might be in the list he gets next month.
[Moto X Q&A] spc_hicks09:
That's what I took from it too.
[Moto X Q&A] Jersey846:
It's been a day and half. Not a word back from the guy.

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] spc_hicks09:
He's trustworthy. He'll get back to you.
[Moto X Q&A] Jersey846:
Alright thanks man. Just wanted to make sure it's not that abnormal.

UPDATE:

Received this message from him this morning:

"moto bl database is closed again, it takes the biggest one-month recovery time if you can not wait, please initiate dispute I will refund*

You can follow my updates spype *：gsmdlxc"

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] abuttino:
Same here :(

I'd give my left nut for root access right now. Lol
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
So this means its not available again?
[Moto X Q&A] :
I definitely wouldn't be buying a device and relying on this unlock method to be waiting for you folks. It can come and go without warning.

Save the pennies up for a dev edition...or other unlockable model.
[Moto X Q&A] Vintage144:
not waiting , but since I have several other devices still capable and all have root and custom recoveries I can wait for the chinadude!
[Moto X Q&A] Jersey846:
I'm not on the edge of my seat waiting. I want root but can live without it. No need for a dev edition and spending that amount of money. If he returns, I'll try again. If not, I won't be shedding any tears. It's not like this amazing phone is a paper weight without root.

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] jasoraso:
Just a heads up that JCase has released his (tethered) root for 4.4.2. See this thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/orig-development/root-4-4-x-pie-motorola-devices-t2771623

It doesn't unlock the bootloader; and is "tethered", so it needs to be run after every boot. But for me (I have a 2013 model) I'm hoping I can at least get wifi tethering to work :)

Probably should keep the discussion on Jcase's method in his thread; I just wanted to give a heads up here for those of you with 2013 models like me :)
[Moto X Q&A] jamesino:
Does anyones moto x have faint horizontal banding lines across the screen? Most visible on plain white or Grey backgrounds with low brightness. Sorta gives the screen a paper like texture.

It's almost definitely a hardware thing but not sure if it got worse after I unlocked the phone or if I'm just noticing it more.
[Moto X Q&A] spc_hicks09:
If it doesn't bypass write protection then there's no point.
[Moto X Q&A] thelogman:
Just don't reboot son
[Moto X Q&A] Carrzy:
So The Chinaman is not able to do any more unlocks at this time is what I'm taking away from the past few threads. Is this correct?
[Moto X Q&A] abuttino:
1 month turn-around
[Moto X Q&A] Carrzy:
He's still able to but rather than 48 hours it can now take up to a month? Sorry I sound so clueless but I wanna make sure before I commit to this
[Moto X Q&A] abuttino:
The db was closed for a month. He'll get back on it when the db opens up again
[Moto X Q&A] spc_hicks09:
That ^^^^

He's saying give it a month and then try again.
[Moto X Q&A] abuttino:
I am perplexed.. I can wait, and be first in line, or her a refund
[Moto X Q&A] abuttino:
I reached out and he answered..
[Moto X Q&A] jidcman:
Check this out, you can get a really good deal today and tomorrow:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2772163

---------- Post added at 01:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:17 AM ----------

Is not that much money for a DE if you do what I did, it cost me around $290 brand new from Motorola's website, check out link above to see how I did it.
[Moto X Q&A] tjohnstone3:
This one month thing is only for the 2013 editions right? I'm getting an insurance replacement today (that I assume is a 2014) and hoping I can get it unlocked asap before I get too much set up on it.
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
based on this post -> http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53114678&postcount=415

and this one -> http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53124350&postcount=416

It looks like none are available right now.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
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[Moto X Q&A] 5knotwinds:
Damn, I found out about this while I was waiting for my Moto X replacement to arrive. I finally got it today and came here to get the info to unlock it only to find out he's done for now. Boo :crying: I'd love to root my X just for xposed and titanium backups
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
You can use the new root exploit while you wait for the unlock service to reopen. Check out that thread... (in original android development section)

It will allow you to use xposed if you read the comments you'll see how. Titanium probably won't work because we don't have write access to /system.
[Moto X Q&A] tjohnstone3:
Ahh, thanks man. I saw his original post but missed the update. Appreciate it.
[Moto X Q&A] Dark9781:
Titanium backup should work with the new exploit. At least for backing up your apps and data. It just won't be able to do any permanent change to /system. So no freezing, uninstalling, or restoring apps/data to /system.

Sent from my Moto X.
[Moto X Q&A] Chuckleb0ne:
Hey guys, just wondering what exactly the specifications are for unlocking the bootloader. What does the build date need to be between? Etc. I know middle man is gone for a month but just wondering so I'm prepared when he comes back. Thanks.
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
The initial Chinese Website/Middleman had no restrictions. It could have any build date and I saw posts from Verizon, ATT, and Republic Wireless users who were successful. There were Verizon Droid model users that were also successful.

This second round, it varied.

For the most part, if your build date was 2013 you couldn't get a code. There were very few exceptions to this, including some Republic Wireless users, and I think one or two Verizon.

IIRC, there were even a few with newer (or more recent) 2014 build dates that couldn't get a code.

So I don't know if there are "hard and fast rules." You'll just need to try it.

If you are a Verizon user, and don't want to wait, or don't want to take the chance of not being able to get your code, buy a Developer Edition for Verizon today while they are on sale for $349.99 and sell your current device on Swappa, eBay, Craigslist or the like. You can then get the bootloader unlock code for free from Moto, unlocking the bootloader doesn't void the warranty, and any warranty replacement will be a Dev Edition and just as easy to unlock. Sure the color scheme of the phone isn't the greatest, but that is what Cases and dbrand skins are for. :D

Some things to consider about the Chinese Website/Middleman... it voids your warranty if it is noticed, It costs ~$45 per code, since the code is unique per phone you'd need another code if you ever need to replace/swap your phone, you never know if the site/middleman will disappear without warning (this is twice now), if the do disappear there is no way of knowing exactly if/when they will return, the Chinese Site/Middleman may not have your code or future codes available.
[Moto X Q&A] Vintage144:
my thing is that I dont have a contract carrier , im on mvno , and I own the device thats my point as to being able to get a bl Mark , I understand the carriers want control but once a 3 rd party owns the original phone it shouldnt be locked to the carriers rules , could you imaging if you couldnt build a custom pc (oh year thats an APPLE) !
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
Even if you buy at Full Retail or "Non-Contract" from Moto's web site, it is still carrier branded hardware, unless you buy the Dev Edition, or the "GSM Unlocked" version. Since its carrier branded, the Carrier it is branded buy has the control.

Yeah it sux that not all carriers allow unlocking, and these 3rd party solutions are needed.

I get the idea of "I bought the device at full price, and I own the device, I should be able to do what I want with it" and the idea of "I'm not using it with carrier xxxx anymore"

Unfortunately, the carrier's have enough pull if you will over Moto and the Device makers that once it is carrier branded, it will be stuck with those rules..
[Moto X Q&A] underdog1799:
Am i reading this right? The middleman has stopped for another month?
[Moto X Q&A] rmjones2006:
That's correct

Sent from my XT1080M "Developer Edition"
[Moto X Q&A] underdog1799:
I always hear about these when it is too late... is there a way to have a search that sends me daily emails of all new posts that include the words "middle man"

I don't want to miss this again
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
You can probably subscribe to this thread, and set your subscription options to be daily email..
[Moto X Q&A] rmjones2006:
I use tapatalk and I'm subscribed to several threads in multiple forms. I get notified every time someone posts on the topics I'm subscribed to.

If you subscribe to this one and a couple about the unlock in the droid ultra forum, you're bound to hear about fairly quickly

Sent from my XT1080M "Developer Edition"
[Moto X Q&A] underdog1799:
I was subscribed to the last china middleman thread... but got no update there :(
[Moto X Q&A] abuttino:
Ya, that would be annoying.. When he comes back, revive this thread or maybe a mod can merge the two
[Moto X Q&A] :
Cause it was a dead issue, thread was closed.
[Moto X Q&A] underdog1799:
Let's not close this one then :)
[Moto X Q&A] murso74:
Damn just ordered a replacement. Would suck to lose this. I can go a month though
[Moto X Q&A] Subliminalchords:
I didn't get an email, but just saw he refunded my paypal payment. My device said "ro.build.date: Thu Jan 23 16:53:47 PST 2014" so i'm guessing that wasn't included in his 2014 list. At least he refunded the money, communication would have been nice.

Edit: i emailed him to ask if he didn't have the code or if he was not offering the service any longer and he responded
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
the ro.build.date is not the build date of your phone. Its part of the ROM.

If you did a mfastboot getvar all then look for the line.. (bootloader) date: as that would be your phone's manufacture date.

Or put your phone into fastboot/bootloader mode, scrool and select Bar Codes... check what Date is listed there.
[Moto X Q&A] abuttino:
My refund said

Note from merchant:
Wait mail notification
[Moto X Q&A] underdog1799:
Same with mine... at least he is saying he will do it again :)
[Moto X Q&A] thelogman:
I hope he eventually gets 2k13 codes again
[Moto X Q&A] abuttino:
Spoken like a video gamer, lol ..

It takes just as many characters to type 2013 ;)
[Moto X Q&A] thelogman:
Haha, I've been caught.
[Moto X Q&A] Carrzy:
I have a Droid Maxx purchased on Dec 28th 2013. He does not have anymore 2013 codes?
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
He *might* have your code. Only way to know for sure is to wait until he opens back up for business again, and send him the money and your IMEI. If he doesn't have it you get refunded......maybe you will be lucky.

Nobody here can tell you for sure...you will have to 'take a leap of faith' and see what happens.

He DID have codes for both my 2013 units this 2nd time around, but it would seem that 90+% of those with 2013 models did NOT get their codes.

Good Luck
[Moto X Q&A] krazie1:
So we wait until June 18 (15 Days) or July 3 (30 Days) to try again, I wonder if I should just root with Pie in the mean time.
[Moto X Q&A] abuttino:
Why wouldn't you just root now? It takes all of 20 seconds if you write a batch file

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] super65man:
How about batch script?