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[E 2015 General] icu64:
Hello I have a question to anyone willing to answer. I have a moto e 2015 but from Cricket. I would like to know if the guide would still work. I looked under the dev settings and I do see the OEM unlock option there but idk I'd it will work and I don't want to wipe my phone for no reason .-.
[E 2015 General] icu64:
Oooohkay so this thread just gets ignored I guess?
[E 2015 General] crazynapkinman:
This is for moto e. Check x forums?
[E 2015 General] icu64:
Sigh... That was a typo, it is a moto e
[E 2015 General] crazynapkinman:
I'm not sure but I want to say cricket does not have root yet and I don't think it is unlockable. I'd say peruse these forums for a bit and see. I know there are posts about cricket branded moto e's. Try the unlock boot loader thread first. If no info there, start reading ROM threads.

Hope you find out!

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=59727013

Here, I did the work for you...
[E 2015 General] icu64:
Well thanks, I didn't even have to look far lol
[E 2015 General] TimelesslyPrecise:
Thank you for this
[E 2015 General] Morak75:
Seems to work fine with XT1524. Thanks ;)
[E 2015 General] mattia.b89:
what does mean "except if you live in the EU" in the OP ???
[E 2015 General] skarloey28:
Moto E 2015 Lollipop Logo

I have attached a logo.bin for the Moto E 2015 with unlocked bootloader. This is the new android logo for lollipop and not the one in the OPs link with the old android logo. Enjoy
[E 2015 General] n9ntje:
My Moto E XT1524 has the following system version

22.41.53.surnia.reteu.reteuall.en.EU.reteu

Build: LXI22.50-53

The only leaked stock firmware right now for the XT1524 EU is

XT1524_RETEUALL_MOTOE2(4G-LTE)_5.0.2_LXI22.50-13_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml

Can I flash the recovery.img in this version or do I need the recovery from my system?

If I need the recovery from my firmware version, how do I obtain it from my phone?
[E 2015 General] n9ntje:
bump: Anybody knows the answer?
[E 2015 General] jsnsmanyam:
dear lucas I am a novice to android and doesn"t even know what is flashing. I followed your steps as they were and successfully unlocked my moto 1526. but the thing is I want to use it in India for reliance cdma mobile and didnot know how to do it.

I heartfully thank your post and expect more like this in future.
[E 2015 General] AndreiAndroid:
Hi guys, I'm trying to unlock the bootloader for my friends Moto E 2nd gen, using a verizon post paid phone currently running on metro pcs network. the problem im having is once I input the the string of numbers, to receive a code, it comes back saying this device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking

9900054522741700#54413130343042424D4500585431353238000000#CDF52AEC013598D924D8EE4162DBBE48BB294E0D#AACAD806000000000000000000000000

any ideas on whats going on? thanks
[E 2015 General] bananaboat23:
Unless something has recently changed, the XT1528 (Verizon branded Moto e 2015) is not eligible to have its bootloader unlocked from Motorola.
[E 2015 General] AndreiAndroid:
Thanks Banana, I found this out after the purchase, still a solid device for $40 new, and runs great on metro pcs
[E 2015 General] :
mm
[E 2015 General] dreyeth:
Following these instructions and using the version that is labeled confirmed works, has cosmetically changed my volume down + power boot screen a little bit, while cycling through items using volume up and volume down they no longer have a button outline around the items.

Is it supposed to do that?

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Also between the two bootloader unlock warning message fixes, are there any cosmetic differences?

Also after using one can I instead flash the other one safely to see if it has any cosmetic changes?
[E 2015 General] bananaboat23:
not sure. i've seen a few posts here and there getting soft-root to work, but if i remember correctly, the root is lost after rebooting. i haven't messed with it. i miss some apps that took advantage of root, but adb package manager can hide a lot of the bloatware, battery life is already incredible without root battery tools, and i'm not sure if the phone would be well-suported by root. i do miss adaway, though.
[E 2015 General] dreyeth:
Its interesting watching the video tutorials for doing this on surnia, I seem to have different bootloader software then any of the tutorials.

After doing the warning message removal its removed the button outlines too for some reason, unless something else did it somehow like Squids Styx TWRP installation,

maybe the button outline graphics were stored in one of the things I flashed over during recovery installation.

I could care less, unless I broke something.

Its still functioning as intended besides the cosmetic changes to the power + volume down screen.

Though I'm curious about what happened.
[E 2015 General] dreyeth:
Using your instructions and flashing the boot logo.bin from your second link the confirmed works one, yes it does work

but it also breaks some of the graphics in the volume down + power button boot loader recovery (or it changes

the basic recovery system to a different version, I don't know but I don't think so).

I'd like to confirm that it does work but it breaks something cosmetically on the recovery screen, its not serious

but there is something flawed about the second one (I never tried the first one).

I noticed that it was the cause when I flashed Ronasimi's http://xdaforums.com/moto-e-2015/general/remove-unlocked-message-correct-t3148716

logo.bin and the cosmetic changes were restored.

Seems like flashing logo.bin can have more of a effect then just the boot logo animation it can effect some graphics from the volume down + power menu (not TWRP).

It seems it can effect the bootloader menu system too, and removed some of the graphics the bootloader displays around menu options.

I'm going to play with Ronasimi's and see if it has any other un-intended effects, but so far it has fixed the others for me.

My phone is the XT1527 Surnia model and before unlocking the bootloader I had the 5.1 update.

It probable changes the bootloader menu theme to a different older version, including modifying

the boot animation, I think that is whats going on, its just a older version.

Is that information stored in the logo.bin as well?

Thats probable whats happening, though I could be wrong and that other logo.bin was just messing something up.
[E 2015 General] achintyakv:
Indian version

Can I do this for the indian version of moto e 4g lte?? Model-XT1521
[E 2015 General] -FuFu-:
If the Motorola Site (https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b) provides you an unlock key, you can use this guide.

Some Providers prevent you from unlocking the Bootloader, then Motorola wont provide a unlock key
[E 2015 General] Berrydroidcafe:
It's hard to believe that not one single person (who's a LOT smarter than I) haven't figured out a way around this. :(:mad:
[E 2015 General] abelunicornio:
Hi Guys, I'm trying to unlock/unblock a recetly purchased AT&T Motorola Moto E 2nd Generation XT1527. I followed all the steps as needed. But when I paste the string in the field ‘Can my device be unlocked?’ the "REQUEST UNLOCK KEY" button NOT appears.

What can I do?

Thanks
[E 2015 General] mk1082020:
Hi Guys. Help me please.

I m Using moto e2.. i try to flash my mobile. but my bootloader is locked.. I cant unlock my bootloader.. i try unique key also but those not working.. bcos my mobile system file is currepted.. pls help guys.

fastboot oem unlock xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

(fastboot) check "enable oem unlock" in developer options

(fastboot) oem unlock failed
[E 2015 General] hiroprotagonist:
Simply go to settings, about phone, scroll down to Build number, tap it until it says Developer mode or settings enabled, back out to settings again, and scroll to developer options.

Now, enable OEM unlocking then you can unlock bootloader
[E 2015 General] ninjosh97:
Just read the entire thread. At some point, someone said "wait for a workaround" for the unlock-able carrier models. I bought the 1st gen Moto E last year on black friday, and the same thing was said, yet nothing ever came of it. What do you think the chances of a workaround being made are? Looking at buying the verizon 2nd gen on friday. $10 as Best Buy.
[E 2015 General] AchillesTheGod:
Bad idea. **** Verizon. Even if you mange to work around it. Your gunna have a issue in long run with ota or something. That's why I bought this moto e actually. My moto G is Verizon 2014 and yea. Same ****ing issue.

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Is there a way to do this through terminal? Without PC?
[E 2015 General] priddyma:
People can say "there will be a workaround" all they want, but know this....

Motorola uses one of the 256-bit encryption keys for their bootloader lock codes. They have always been the hardest phones to root/unlock bootloaders on. Probably always will be.

Just got the one from Best Buy for $10. May see if I like it enough that I don't need root.
[E 2015 General] v.madhusudhan:
please tell me how to remove the message

warning! bootloader unlocked
[E 2015 General] Isaacbassman:
So there is no unlocking for some of these? Just so I know to give up. Mine is cid: 0x0002
[E 2015 General] cammiso94:
From what I have gathered, none of the black friday sale devices will be able to be unlocked - this is something motorola is doing for quality assurance I bet.
[E 2015 General] yeswap:
I can confirm that the $30 Black Friday Boost XT1526 from Target can be bootloader unloaded using the instructions in the 1st post.
[E 2015 General] gergev:
Ditto my $39 Best Buy Sprint Moto E XT1526 purchased on Nov 30, is now unlocked (and working on RP).
[E 2015 General] Thedudely1:
"Your device does not qualify for boot loader unlocking"

I recently bought a AT&T Moto E. I've done everything up to typing in my phone's device ID. Whenever I click "Can my device be unlocked?" I get a message that says "Your device does not qualify for boot loader unlocking." Now I know that unless I have a developer edition or something that I can't get an unlock code from Motorola because I'm not eligible or something. Is there no other way to unlock it? No way I can register my device as a dev edition? I really want to unlock the boot loader. There must be some way I can.
[E 2015 General] achintyakv:
relocking bootloader

I have relocked my bootloader, now my bootloader is locked and no software is installed. When i try to unlock my bootloader, through the above steps it says , "Check allow oem unlock in developer options". Now what should I do ,plzz help me. I can't use my phone.

My phone model is XT1521.
[E 2015 General] ddvche:
$9.99 ones from bestbuy on black friday cannot be unlocked via oem methods.

device info from getvar

version: 0.5

version-bootloader: moto-msm8916-80.0F

product: surnia

board: surnia

secure: yes

hwrev: 0x8300

radio: 0x2

emmc: 8GB Micron REV=06 PRV=12 TYPE=17

ram: 1024MB Elpida S8 SDRAM DIE=4Gb

cpu: MSM8916 ES1.0

serialno: TA0050AHZQ

cid: 0x0002

channelid: 0x83

uid: C4EE740F00000000000000000000

securestate: locked
[E 2015 General] Danielmartinezp:
If I can't Go To Settings -> Dev Settings, And Select "Allow OEM Unlock". What can i do? i need unlock the bootloader
[E 2015 General] dandrumheller:
Which variant do you have? If it's ATT, Cricket or Verizon branded device (or possibly some others) these are carrier blocked from OEM unlock program.
[E 2015 General] leenasia:
I have XT1526 and I confirm WORK NICE thank you Lucas Eugene
[E 2015 General] RobboW:
I just got a Moto E for my wife and I had problems getting my unlock code too. In the end, I realised I wasn't actually doing EXACTLY what the instructions said.

I was using Word to put together the string to paste into the Motorola unlock code web page. I then used notepad to put together the string and paste from, then it worked straight away. Must be an encoding issue or something.

Gotta do the TWRP install and root yet but the reports of the phone slowing down and camera issues has me holding off.
[E 2015 General] wogeboy:
Is this Motorola bootloader unlock now working for the moto e lte (Verizon) att etc.. models? waiting for some nice roms..
[E 2015 General] AlucardGR:
Hello there and thank you for this awesome guide. I rooted my phone 2 months before and it works perfect but now i want to get the new OTA updates to Android 6.x so i tried the method you say here but my big issue is that i don't have the original recovery to flash it. I also have made in the process of rooting a backup of my old firmware but there is not a recovery image, only a text file recovery that is 550KB and i don't think that's the right file.

Edit: My model is XT1524(EU) 4G

Edit: Ok i did your guide here and it worked just fine http://xdaforums.com/moto-e-2015/general/guide-restore-moto-e-2015-stock-firmware-t3044936
[E 2015 General] RobboW:
I don't know. My wife's phone was not carrier locked, just the normal bootloader lock, but I suspect many people having unlock code issues are doing it wrong like I was.

I had no troubles with the phone until I tried changing the boot image to get rid of the unlocked bootloader warning, then the camera stopped working. I tried many things to get it back. Nothing worked till I flashed the kernel. Now it's good.

I tried installing VIPER4Android but it made no difference to sound so uninstalled. Next is to try Xposed. It's de-bloated of most Google apps and running Smart Launcher Pro instead of Google Now. Kept the resource load in check and it's responsive and smooth. My wife likes the phone.

I have to admit, I wouldn't use it as my daily driver. I like my Mate 7 a lot better but the Moto E is a solid little phone. You can tell it has a decent build quality.
[E 2015 General] Ownster:
No and it will never be.
[E 2015 General] cmduarte:
Trying to root my moto 2015 LTE

How does one get to Dev Settings on this beasty? It was so easy on my Nexus 7 and LG Exceed optimus 2, But I cannot find it anywhere on this Moto E. Surnia XT1527. Says Devis is LOCKED status code : 0

Software status: Official

Transfer mode USB connected.

Obviously if I cannot get to "Allow OEM Unlock" I am stuck.

Thanks for any fast reply.
[E 2015 General] ENRIQUEMM:
You should go and chop Phone Info 7 times in the compilation to enable development options
[E 2015 General] Blaggah:
Does this work for the Verizon version xt1528? I have 2 of them should be coming in the mail next week.
[E 2015 General] Handsome Jack:
Does your guide work with Verizon version?

http://slickdeals.net/f/8308847-motorola-moto-e-4g-4-5-verizon-prepaid-no-contract-smartphone-10-free-shipping?v=1
[E 2015 General] ayush rao:
Thanks a lot for this but now i want to lock my boot loader how do i do that
[E 2015 General] xtermmin:
The Verizon model does not have an unlockable bootloader at this time.
[E 2015 General] julesism:
Do any of the branded/carrier marked devices allow the bootloader to be unlocked. It looks like Verizon and Cricket are a no. What about Sprint, Boost, AT&T? I've been thinking about picking up a couple of these for my parents but would like to be able to unlock bootloader for custom ROMs etc.
[E 2015 General] dandrumheller:
sprint is unlockable. Pretty sure Tmo and us cellular are as well.
[E 2015 General] julesism:
Awesome! Thanks for that info. I almost picked up a Sprint version when Best Buy had them for $40 but I did not want to be stuck with a "locked" device. I looked around on Moto's site and forums but could not find any helpful info. I saw a few posts on here but wanted to feel more comfortable before I went and picked one up.
[E 2015 General] dandrumheller:
I have a sprint one that I got on that 40$ deal at best buy. Bootloader unlock was fine, running custom ROMs now. But my main carrier is att, and the sprint one is somewhat carrier locked. I have an MSL code, but it won't recognize my ATT SIM to even attempt an unlock. Seems like its pretty carrier agnostic when it comes to CDMA though. I actually just ordered a US Cellular model from Walmart (also $40) which I've read comes fully carrier unlocked and is also bootloader unlockable. At least one user here has reported success using the US cellular model on AT&T.

I originally just got the device as a media player, but I found I prefer using it to my S6 most of the time, so I'm hoping I can get the new one working with my existing service.
[E 2015 General] julesism:
Ok, I have AT&T and my parents are on Cricket. Sounds like we want to avoid the Sprint model and look into the US Cellular model. Thanks again for all the help!
[E 2015 General] Omegastorm:
For some reason they moto says my moto E isnt eligible for unlocking
[E 2015 General] hydeah:
Were you able to get your unlocked on Moto website in order root it?

Which model do you have?

I am about to pick up my Moto E (2nd Gen) from AT&T with sole purpose of rooting and if it can't be rooted, I rather just cancel the order. Do we have anyone with AT&T who was able to get their boot loaders unlocked & rooted?

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Well, I guess this answers my question. I better cancel my order..

Does anyone know of any other rootable 5.1 device on the market for about $50-$75?

Thanks!
[E 2015 General] dandrumheller:
if you want to operate on AT&T, get a US Cellular branded XT1526. Rootable, bootloader unlockable, and sim unlocked. Ordered mine from Walmart online, $40 free shipping to store.

Came with 5.0.2 installed, asked for update to 5.1 OTA right out of the box over Wi-Fi with no sim installed. Now running crDroid 6.0.1. On AT&T
[E 2015 General] julesism:
echoing what dandrumheller says... I also picked up a US Cellular branded XT1526. I got mine off Amazon for $50. I was able to root (easy), unlock bootloader (easy), install TWRP (slight fuss), and I'm currently running CM13 on it with an AT&T sim. I had trouble getting the radio to stick on LTE/GSM but it seems to be behaving now. My main phone is a Nexus 6 so this is not my daily driver.
[E 2015 General] hydeah:
Thank you very much both, cancelled the Bestbuy order and will check it on Ebay/Walmart.

Amazon doesn't have.

Edit: Ah man, Walmart showed it like it was in stock for shipping then when I tried:

Sorry, the item in your cart is no longer available. We've saved it so you can get it when it's back in stock.

I realized this is due to area, they won't sell it to me in NYC.
[E 2015 General] xtermmin:
It's listed on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XQVDW6Y

But for whatever reason, they've temporarily stopped selling it directly. I actually ordered this XT1526 from Amazon a week ago, and I haven't had any issue with my unit, so no clue what's going on. (Judging by some of the reviews, I wouldn't be surprised if someone kept on asking for replacements because they couldn't get it to work on their service.)
[E 2015 General] hydeah:
Yeah, I saw that too, I thought they didn't have any in stock or something, the next option is $80. I'll wait I guess. I can't find any other phone like this in $50 range. If you have any suggestions, anything that can work on AT&T (or unlocked) and can be rooted with 5.1, for $50-$75 4.5" or larger, I am OK with anything, really.
[E 2015 General] julesism:
Back on Amazon for $50! Just picked up another one so I can get my mom and dad sorted :) I cannot buy from WalMart either.
[E 2015 General] hydeah:
$10, oh well, we can't really get anything else for this price.

Ordered one. (Bestbuy doesn't cancel orders, so I have to let it lapse)

So, US Cellular model comes SIM Unlocked? So I can use it with AT&T Sim? Is this correct? Or do I have to request SIM unlock? I see the reviews and Q&A mentioned their AT&T sim did not work with this phone.
[E 2015 General] dandrumheller:
my postpaid AT&T SIM worked right out of the box for LTE data. Had to do the non-adb Verizon GSM process to get voice working. No contact with USC required, one free app from the play store was all it took.
[E 2015 General] hydeah:
Thank you, which app is that?
[E 2015 General] dandrumheller:
From a bone stock new device, I pulled the USC sim prior to first boot (not sure if this is necessary or not) so it was never activated on USC. Powered up on Wifi, allowed it to update to 5.1. Installed my ATT SIM, and did this process: http://xdaforums.com/moto-e-2015/general/help-confirm-5-1-how-to-verizon-moto-e-t3264258

Using the Network app from here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mangelow.network

While likely unneccesary, I did the process on stock unrooted. Next I unlocked the bootloader via fastboot/moto site official method, installed TWRP, and made a backup. Then I rooted the stock 5.1 ROM with SuperSu injection via TWRP. After that I did the network process again to confirm it still worked. It did. Made another backup. Then wiped and have installed several custom ROMShous since.

I've been daily driving this phone for over a week now with no issues (actually nicer device for most stuff than my S6). Another user who I've been in contact with via PM has had to re-do the network process after reboots and sim removals - I think only while on stock ROM but not sure of that. I have had no such issues on custom ROMs. Wasn't on the stockies long enough to know.

Hope that helps. Should probably have made a separate thread for this - OP/Mods holler if this is a problem.

Dan
[E 2015 General] xtermmin:
+1 to what [MENTION=2734563]dandrumheller[/MENTION] said. I removed pre-installed SIM, turned it on, went through the setup process (was already updated to 5.1), powered off, inserted my SIM, powered on, and verified that it was able to connect to the network before I went through and unlocked the BL and rooted.

The US Cellular XT1526 is pretty much the go-to model for US usage. Bootloader is unlockable, and it's SIM unlocked out of the box (unlike the Sprint model), just needs a simple menu toggle to switch from CDMA mode to GSM mode. It has all the GSM bands used by AT&T/TMO, all the CDMA bands used by Sprint/Verizon, and pretty much all the LTE bands used by AT&T/TMO/Sprint/some Verizon. The only thing keeping it from being as cross-carrier-compatible as, say, the Moto X Pure 2015, is the lack of Verizon's primary LTE Band 13. (I've personally tested and can confirm that the USC XT1526 does indeed work on Verizon's CDMA network for calls/text/data, as well as LTE Band 4 for data.)
[E 2015 General] xtermmin:
Both the Verizon XT1528 and the AT&T/GoPhone/Cricket XT1527 have locked bootloaders that do not qualify for the Moto Bootloader Unlock program, which in turn means they don't have root.

Best to pick up either the Moto-direct XT1527, or the US Cellular XT1526. (Sprint XT1526 requires SIM unlock code)
[E 2015 General] hydeah:
Thanks Dan, great amount of info.

Just worried about having to redo the network process after a reboot, but it shouldn't be too difficult, right?

Otherwise with a custom rom, you don't get this issue?

The only reason I am getting this is to do this:

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/port-apks-blackberry-priv-venice-t3244542

Thanks, as long as I can use it to get voice and some data on AT&T, I'll be just fine.

Is there any 5.1 rom you'd recommend? I assume US Cellular doesn't modify the stock rom heavily with unremovable apps like AT&T does? Otherwise what is the purist 5.1 for XT1526 ?