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[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] fibercarbon:
i would just like to be able to turn the ads off, there has to be some sort of way to do so for educational purposes of course.. it has been done on other amazon models with ads, so it can be done on the new moto g5 plus someone just needs to figure out a simple way to do so. I dont want to root or unload anything just stop the service displaying the ads.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] critofur:
I successfully unlocked my USA XT1687 64GB/4GB RAM Moto G5 Plus

I had to install the USB drivers from the Motorola website

As I knew beforehand, I had to restore my applications and data. I had not made a backup because apparently Android still does not come with a built-in method of doing a full phone backup? I do not understand why we need to use a 3rd party application to take such backups - it makes no sense whatsoever that android has been out for YEARS and still does not include such a basic and fundamental feature?!?

It makes me quite angry that the warranty is voided - instead it should simply say that "software support will no longer be provided". It's ridiculous in the first place that cell phone companies are not required by law to provide customers easy access to root!!!

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It should be illegal for companies to even attempt to deny/prevent/make it difficult for customers to have root access - this is a very egregious and unacceptable situation IMO (that we tolerate companies getting away with trying to stop users from having root). It makes me SO angry to read messages on support websites like Lenovo saying "it's against the rules" to talk about root access etc!!!
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] UltraMaks:
This is what I'm also looking for. I'm waiting for my Amazon Prime version with ads. I Do not want to unlock the phone now, I'd like to start with removing ads

But I do not think it's the right place for discussing it... As soon as I receive my phone I'll try doing it (maybe this way) and I think we'll need another topic for this

Here we can only cry that our bootloaders can't be unlock )(
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jstiel:
Command should be "adb devices", not "adb device".
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mindmajick:
Your link only turns off the ads. That isn't going to unlock the phone. It may not even work with this phone.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ilbert:
Is there a way to lock it?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jbardi:
Do you mean unlock? The Amazon version can never be bootloader unlocked. If you have one, return it while you still can buy the non-addictive version.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ilbert:
Nope, I actually mean lock it.

Example, if I'd have to sell the device and the buyer wants the bootloader locked.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jaxgmfb:
can someone help om the moto gr5 ..I unlocked the bootloader ..I think ...... when I went into recovery mode and did a wipe I think I hit wipe system on mistake ...it bricked my phone ....so I got the lastest firmeware back on my phone android 7.0 nougent and I cant get my phone back into recovery or the computer doesn't recognize it when I hook back up to command prompt...is there a way to flash the TWRP through the SD card cause I can hook it to the computer and access that...?? total newb so help would be appreciated,>>??
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ilbert:
Turn the phone off and press Volume - and Power button together, the device will boot in bootloader mode, then you can connect it to you computer and with the driver from the first post the phone will be recognized and you'll be able to flash TWRP and then put whichever ROM you would like to flash thru the recovery.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jaxgmfb:
thanks....the phone will go into bootloader mode no problem....once i get it ,,the adb cmd prompt wont reconize it.. am i able to flash the files through my SD card..????

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i got my phone to hook to adb but i dont understand how to place the files downloaded into then adb terminal so they will flash...??
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jbardi:
You can lock it, but Lenovo will still see that phone as having been unlocked. The moment you unlock it, the warranty is void and there is no way to go back from that and pretend like you never unlocked it, so the buyer will have a locked phone but with a voided warranty.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ilbert:
Yeah, I know about that, but even just to remove the "you phone cannot be trusted" boot screen.

Command to lock it back would be "adb lock oem"?

You just need to flash the TWRP, the boot into recovery and the computer will see the internal memory of you device, letting you copy the things you need to flash.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jaxgmfb:
I figured that out and flashed the w lan wifi and super su and root check is still saying I don't have root......what gives....??
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] erkme73:
I don't understand how phone manufacturers can circumvent the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. In essence, a manufacturer cannot deny warranty UNLESS it can be proven that the modification caused the defect. IOW, if you root your device, and later the power switch fails, the manufacturer cannot deny the warranty unless they can prove that the rooting caused the power switch to fail.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jaxgmfb:
Once you unlock the bootloader and flash the stock firmware back on the phone is the bootloader still unlocked..??
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] zaiyiera:
Yes, it's still unlocked.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] UltraMaks:
Can anyone clarify? Even if I receive my (bootloader) Unlock data thу problem is that Mororolla unlock site won't accept it saying your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking?

And if I receive my unlock data, doest it mean that theoretically it can be unlocked if I somehow receive my unlock code for this data?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] KapilFaujdar:
Amazon subsided version?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] UltraMaks:
This one
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jbardi:
Obviously. Imagine you buy a brand new house and the realtor has the only key and refuses to unlock the door and you let you in. You have all the authorized and signed paperwork, but they still refuse to give you the key.

And no, you can not pick the lock or break a window to get in. You are stuck sleeping in a tent on the front lawn.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] UltraMaks:
Interesting way of explaining the situation :) I understand what locked bootloader means. I was just wondering, am I correct that theoretically it can be unlocked, and all we need for this is the unlocking code that should be based at our Unlock data that we can receive using fastboot commands
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jbardi:
All Android bootloaders can be unlocked, so it's not theoretical, it's just a matter of them not wanting to give you the key... So, yes.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Vishweshwaraiah Kj:
I'm facing an issue to unlock my boot loader... it is showing like "Flashing_locked", and so i'm unable to flash any files...please help me in this...
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] brendan2012:
I'm having a problem unlocking the bootloader - when my phone is on normally, it shows up in the ADB interface, however when I put it into bootloader mode to start the commands, it does not show up on my computer on ADB and therefore I can't send any of the commands to it.

Thanks!
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] attack11:
When you are in "bootloader mode" you need to apply fastboot commands , no adb
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] brendan2012:
So at Step 5 I'm getting stuck somehow because I'm not able to make connection with the phone for some reason when it is in bootloader mode, just when it is normally booted up

Edit -

This is what I get when I'm at the Motorola unlock part:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot oem get_unlock data

(bootloader) slot-count: not found

(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found

(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found

...

(bootloader) 'get_unlock' is not a supported oem command

(bootloader) See 'fastboot oem help'

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.035s
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ckret:
Because the command is "fastboot oem get_unlock_data"

You forgot the dash
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ASW1:
Sorry for the noob question but reading the manual I get confused at step 5: "Now Open the ADB Tool Folder and Go to SDK> Platform Tools and right click pressing the Shift Key on your Keyboard and select Open Command here."

What are the prerequisites to be able to do step 5? Open what tool folder? Do I need a mac or PC with certain software installed?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] buggatti:
Would it be possible to reverse engineer the unlock code and create a keygen to unlock amazon models of the phone.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] itslels:
Lol.

I'm going to have to go with no. Seeing how the Amazon version of the Moto G4 play just now got a screwy way to get root, I can almost guarantee the Amazon G5 plus will never have an unlockable bootloader.

Not sure why so many people didn't look into this before buying the amazon version. Its the very first thing I looked into when considering it.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] oscar1823:
WEbiste not working

im trying to unlock but the websites not working. ERROR 404 Not Found when clicking next or sign up or log in.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] long2ski:
I successfully unlocked, rebooted to system, then could not reboot a second time past the unlocked warning. I had to reflash the stock ROM to get it to boot. Does anyone know why that happened? I only unlocked and did not flash twrp or root.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] fedeemaan:
Pone en español
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Nnyan:
EDIT: So I had been trying some brand new cables (PowerBear Micro USB Cable) and I tried three of these with the results below. Just for a sanity check, I used another cable and bam! I was able to get this to work properly.

Ok so my (non-amazon ads) Moto G5 plus is seen in ADB when connected to windows in normal mode (adb devices gives me its serial number). BUT if I then reboot into fastboot mode (hold down volume key and then power for a few seconds) ADB doesn't see my device (I don't get any serial number). If I run the "fastboot OEM get_unlock_data" command I get the following:

c:\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot OEM get_unlock_data

(bootloader) slot-count: not found

(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found

(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found

...

(bootloader) Unlock data:

(bootloader) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX#

(bootloader) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX#

FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))

finished. total time: 0.109s

Not quite sure what the problem is. When in fastboot mode windows 10 does see my device as: Android Device >> Motorola ADB Interface. Same as when booted normally except then I also have it listed under "Protable Devices>>Moto G (5) Plus
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] s_beckett:
Unlocked cell phone

I just bought the moto 5g plus "unlocked" so will I still have to follow this procedure and unlock the bootloader or is it already unlocked. Thanks for the feedback.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] long2ski:
"Unlocked" means for use on any carrier. To unlock the bootloader you have to follow the instructions on the Motorola website (which voids your warranty). Two very different things.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] motoX2ndGener:
How Long??? Have not received email from Motorola with unlock key.

I used the toolkit to get the string and successfully entered and submitted in the Motorola bootloader unlock request web page. How long does it take to get the email from them with the unlock key??
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] gronemng:
If i unlock the bootloader and then root, the OTA will stop working (oreo coming well i think :S)
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] doubledragon5:
I don't get it. I purchased my phone from fry's electronics, and I only get 4 key strings not 5. I try to input keys and says I'm not eligable for bootloader unlock.. Can't figure that crap out. But tomorrow my phone goes back to the store..
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] joshndroid:
Anyone else get the issues in which once you get to the bootloader you get the ID KEY - N/A..... it reboots back to the recovery???

I can get past it by usually triggering reboot a couple of time in the recovery or if that doesn't work can get past it by using the bootloader to start but this is ridiculous. Followed the unlocking tutorial and it shoudn't be like that.. anyone seen it and have a fix?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Renato_Diias:
Now Open the ADB Tool Folder and Go to SDK> Platform Tools and right click pressing the Shift Key on your Keyboard and select Open Command here.

i stops here......noob question: How i make it?

Tk.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] MacFett:
What stops there? How do you make it what?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] kirandongre:
Amazon offers means don't buy Moto g5 plus from Amazon if you're interested in unlocking bootloader
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] acejavelin:
This should say "Don't buy the Moto G5 Plus with Amazon Ads if you want to unlock your bootloader"... Amazon sells both the Amazon Ad supported version, which the bootloader is not capable of being unlocked, and the standard retail version which you can unlock the bootloader normally. The fact you buy it from Amazon is not relevant, you just need to get the right one if you plan on unlocking the bootloader someday.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] dhoelcher:
What indication in the: SETTINGS>ABOUT> menu indicate whether the phone is or is not the bootloader not unlockable version? Thanks in advance.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] M4T145:
Help!

I unintentionally skip the "format data" link and the all step, so the code unlock the bootloader but I cant flash the recovery it says "[BOOTLOADER] image not signed or damaged", the phone works but I cant flash anything, any ideas?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Helltech:
He is asking, I assume as to what to do at this point. I'm lost also. What is the ADB Tools Folder? Where do I get that? Is on the PC? Nothing in this guide explains that.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] rayudu123:
Anyone please help me...when i have typed command of fastboot oem get_unlock_data....it is showing that unlock data unavailable...i have posted my problem in lenovo forum amd they suggested me to service my device and i did as per their suggestion but it again shows as like earlier...could anyone help to unlock my bootloader...my device is xt1686... Indian version

Thanks in advance
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] 22jk:
Since Amazon removed ads from there phones does this method now work? Thanks
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] acejavelin:
No... The device still cannot have bootloader Unlocked, the IMEI is still not eligible.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jerryspring:
How'd u unlock it? I have same device and Motorola site says unlockable.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Itsmejithu:
bootloader unlock after oreo

Sir I have upgraded to oreo and my build number is opsOPS28.85-13 . I likes to unlock bootloader . When I go through the forum everything is written for stock or for custom roms. Is it ok to follow the normal procedure? or should I need to do something in particular?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] yurishouse:
As long As it's not a Amazon prime version, you should be able to unlock following the normal instructions
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jmindset:
I can't install any custom ROMs on this locked Amazon version?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Wolfcity:
You can't install any custom ROM on a device with a locked bootloader.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jmindset:
How about unlocking this one? Is it impossible?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Wolfcity:
It seems so. There was a glitch some time ago when Amazon builds could be unlocked but normally no. Not unlockable.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jmindset:
So basically I can't go back to nougat? How about if I reformat it? Will it return to stock 7.1?
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Wolfcity:
I don't think so. After a factory reset you will be still on Oreo.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] swsl:
I found it easiest to just go to the Motorola unlock site linked in OP and follow Motorola's instructions and download links.

I ran into two minor issues. First I entered the numbers they ask for and it said my phone was not eligible. I then used their "scrub tool" and pasted the results and this time I was given the option to unlock.

I entered the unlock code Moto emailed to me and then ADB asked me to enter the command a second time to effect the unlock.

But it still wouldn't unlock until I followed prompt's request and booted the phone back into regular OS, went into settings and entered "allow OEM unlock" in developer options. You could do this in the beginning when allowing developer options and save some steps.

Re-entered Fastboot on phone and reentered same command line from PC with unlock code (twice) and this time it unlocked.

All this will make sense when you go to the Moto unlock site.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Wolfcity:
It's not just the easiest way, it's the only way to unlock the BL. The scrub tool is really helpful, rather than deleting all spaces and special characters by hand it does that job for you.

And it should be a prequesite to allow OEM unlock and USB debugging in developer options, also to have the latest Motorola drivers and something like Minimal ADB & Fastboot installed.

Also check your spam folder if you don't see the received email.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] caedocyon:
In step 7, you wrote the wrong command. If your device is in fastboot mode, you have to type "fastboot device" to see the serial number. "adb device" will only give you the serial number if you are in regular boot mode.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] skateguy1234:
[MENTION=5237901]Wolfcity[/MENTION] Hello and thank you so much for your dedication to helping the community with all of this moto g5 plus rooting stuff. Your guide seems to be the most complete I have found yet and I hope to successfully complete it soon. I wanted to ask you if you know if the instructions in this thread regarding how to unlock the bootloader are still relevant? Thanks!
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Wolfcity:
Are you talking about this guide?

https://xdaforums.com/g5-plus/how-to/fix-persist-resolve-imei0-explanation-t3825147/post80478329

The last information I got is that the Motorola unlock website for the Moto G5+ is still active and working:

https://motorola-global-portal.cust...sion/L3RpbWUvMTQ4NDU2OTQxOS9zaWQvQ1hTallQOG4=

So the guide should work as described.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] lapputappu:
downloads is not working in this. Can someone reupload the files or somehow activate the link. I have to root my motorola.
[Moto G5 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Fábio Abibi:
Please, update this post with a valid "Downloads" link.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] stureiney:
The S7 was a challenge to protect the screen, and it's looking like the S8 is going to be even harder. Based on what I learned during my search for an S7 protector, it looks like we're going to be stuck using either a wet application or a 3D curved glass screen. Does anyone have any experience with either? I know for sure that I'm getting the S8, but I'm not sure which would be the best protection (and best value).

I'll be sure to update this main post if we can come up with something that is effective.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] dallasmanic:
i dont know which one is good , but i know that one called invisible shield just took too much money from us

they are actually stealing from us , so avoid that one
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Reb0rn:
I've had nothing but good experiences with ZAGG InvisibleShield HD Dry. Honestly think it's the best alternative for the edge screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Femmetechstic:
I am seriously dreading going through this again lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] mixxxk:
same, i think i tried at least $200 in glass protectors, most failed immediately. the rest, not soon after. I've been using the iqshield and armorsuit wet installs on the s7 edges we currently have. Obviously, it doesn't offer much for impact protection, but not a scratch to be found on the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] SOCOM-HERO:
You would think with the gorilla glass being used here that the need for protectors would go down, not up.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] peachpuff:
All gorilla glass scratches at a 6 mohs scale hardness level, keys and knives won't scratch it but sand/rocks will most likely.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] HankRhodarmel:
I had the S7 Edge last year, and ended up not getting a screen protector at all, after spending something like $60 on various ones that didn't do a good job. It was stressful, and I am contemplating just doing the same thing this year, if there isn't an "obvious" choice.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Slash8915:
I saw a decent looking Zagg glass screen protector on Best Buy's website. Hopefully it works better than the one they put out for the S7E.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] v01rider:
im new to the curves. ive had zagg in the past on other devices and loved the products but they are pricey. just pre-ordered yesterday now to do some research on cases and shields. thanks for starting this thread. looking to get any info from s7 edge owners as possible!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] v01rider:
zagg coming soon.

https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/shop-by-device/samsung-galaxy-s8-accessories
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] mocsab:
I have the S7 Edge and have moderate success with Glass Screen Protectors. One big issue is the case you use. You cannot use big heavy cases - they break the screens - best to use clear rubbery plastic protectors that have very thin sides - they offer decentprotection and look ok.

Spigen has a good curved plastic screen protector that works very well - not glass - but it fits with more cases than the Glass ones do - honestly, I ended up not using a case at all - and getting a clear glass screen protector that I rate a 7 on a ten scall -

When I get my S8 - I think I will find a clear, curved plastic protecor again. Like the one from Spigen or a few other providers - (Bodyglove has one too) More to protect against scratches than anything else.

Glass always has some issues - even the good ones - very little adhesive - tends to lift up slightly when you type at the edges - sometimes giving you a sort of 'clicking sound' - sometimes touch is effected at the edges too - typing the letters or keys to the extreme sides of the phone can be touchy sometimes....

All in all though it is an awesome looking phone...can't wait. Hope the bootloader isn't locked on the International variant - G950F -
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] spinkick:
screen protectors are a thing of the past imho.. they scratch easily and make you think that it would have happened to your glass

I do see little scratches on my s7 edge, but i cant feel them, and dont see them unless I look hard.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] ktz2kool:
Apparently the curve is much less prominent on the S8 than on the S7 Edge. I wonder if that will help the glass screen protector situation? Went without a protector on my S7 Edge and ended with a cracked screen, don't want to repeat that but can't deal with non glass protection.