Just a warning to anyone using a phone without a carrier. I have a Motorola Power G that I purchased unlocked and without a carrier, so I wasn't sure what factory image to download. I found an image for a carrier matching my exact factory image ID, and so went with that. Everything was successful, but after flashing, my device is now in a soft brick status. The device boots, but the screen is unresponsive to touch. I did a complete wipe and factory reset and that appeared to work but the device is still unresponsive to touch. Just a warning, may not want to try this unless your phone was actually purchased from a carrier.
I have same phone . Moto g 5g 2024 and It's unlocked no carrier It's uses the fogos board. Anyways Motorola has software to fix it and they give you the stock image and what not . Motorola software fix off there website and click rescue
worked with a bit of problems because I haven't used a computer in a while, but fixed them with some help from the comments and some I just fixed by myself, thank you!
I would like to see some instructions on a Moto Z4 by Verizon how we unlock the bootloader since currently Motorola is not allowing us to do it running on Android 10
Unlocking and flashing the firmware to get root access are separate parts of the process and both require quite a bit of knowledge to achieve. You should def make a video about the different variables with unlocking a device. It's easy, but people spend tons of hours just to finally learn that their model isn't unlockable for whatever reason. The main one being that carriers don't want you to have access to the USB tethering feature
please make a video showing how to get those bonuses after rooting successfully! it was alot of work but i successfully unlocked the bootloader and rooted my Motorola G Play 2024 Android 13 device, and i even did it when the motorola website said my device was notable to have my bootl.oader unlocked!! great video, but now that im rooted im not sure how to go about getting those cool things you talked about at the end! Thanks for the help Abe. Cheers.
my question is at what step the phone becomes network unlocked. i got the code, i get the connection, when i launch mtkclient, it keeps having these directory errors. also, which specific script is the one that just sim/network unlock
Can you do this on a chromebook. I hope this is not a silly question. I've just tried to translate it to my Chromebook in terms of the downloads 🎉and language etc and I'm just not exactly knowledgeable enough to quite get it. Thanks for any info, again sorry if it seems like a duh question to some.
Hi, I need help to install patch boot image. I used the command that you provide to flash, but it's not flashing it's says preflash validation failed. Remote failure. Note: I did rename the path file name boot.img. please help me..
Two things for clarity: 1.) Procedure: If the phone is carrier unlocked already, we can skip to the "root" procedure. Correct? 2) Image identification: If the phone is originally a Tracfone and I'm using T-Mobile as a carrier, do we flash with a T-Mobile (current carrier) image or TracFone (original carrier). My assumption is current carrier. Thank you for this incredibly detailed guide!
(bootloader) Failed to get unlock data. 4:06 please can you solve this problem when i entered this command " fastboot oem get_unlock_data" it returned an error "failed to get unlock data"
You can't get past there if it's been less than 180 days since the phone was initially activated on MetroPCS. Maybe it's different for other carriers. I looked all over on xda developers and other places. In fact most of us had to manually put the phone in fastboot mode.
@@stuartlaw7528 i got that too but i went into bootloader manually (turn it off then press volume down + power) then plugged it to the computer and it worked it recognized the device
Good video, but not perfect. + works perfectly fine + everything nessessary explained in a very short video - Some video footage could be sharper. (But you have important code in description) - some cuts where to abruptly, so i needed to watch some steps two times But overall probably the best video on YT. Maybe a small conecpt-map at the beginning would have been nice, so you know, what to expect. :)
And I've already tried that that doesn't work they won't send me the code but on the other hand I can't get to the unlock screen if I had a valid code can't get a valid code from Motorola so now what do we do
can i use this method to eventually unlock my phone from its carrier. i dont know the exact software, or files used by the carrier to lock a device to their network, but will this give me the ability to get rid of those packages?
So, I have a question that maybe I can get some help on. I have a Z4 XT1980-4. It was recently locked and factory reset. Is there a way to root the device without developers' options? I forgot to mention that I do have serial and IMEI numbers.
Dude! Thank you! Those websites took some navigating to figure out and find the correct software but after a couple of headaches everything worked smooth as butter! Definitely subscribing. 🤙
I'm able to run 'reboot fastboot' and the device(Moto G Power 5G 2024, Android 14) executes properly, but from the device I have to manually tell it to reboot to bootloader and from there neither the computer nor the device detects each other(Ran ADB devices to confirm). I've tried three separate USB-C cables(OEM cable, A data cable for an external NVME drive bay, and a USB-C to USB-A cable) and none of them detect. Kinda at a loss figuring out if there's another security switch preventing the connection. Any help is welcome!
yea I was doin all kinds of weird stuff for hours. Finally, I found that I had to update my windows driver for android usb. I went to windows update and clicked view optionial updates while my phone was plugged in ( it showed something like motorola android usb update). next I physically rebooted my phone in fastboot (restart, then hold the down arrow and the power button until the boot screen appears). At that point I again entered " ./fastboot oem get_unlcock_data" and it worked.
The commands onward are not "adb". They are "fastboot". Yes, I know its hard to see. I ran into this problem when I attempted rooting last year. Fastboot, not ADB.
I made a post but it didn't show up; I was able to successfully root my device several weeks ago. Make sure that the machine you're running powershell/terminal from actually has the OEM drivers FOR YOUR PHONE. Otherwise, the computer won't see the device properly, and you wont be able to send commands to it.
@@supera244 Everything the video details is relevant to getting any Moto phone rooted, just make sure your computer that you're running the adb commands from has the drivers for your phone locally installed. otherwise, it won't detect the phone while it's in the bootloader.
I had a Verizon SIM plugged in immediately(Phone is unlocked by Default). I don't know how long I waited, but the phone died somewhere over the course of the month after ejecting the sim, and the switch ungreyed. So, just try letting it sit without a sim for a bit?
After 14 days it was available to click oem toggle, but Motorola says not eligible, I'll wait a while and check again. While I wait I'll explore alternative methods.
OK, it's been little over a month, going to check the Motorola website again, if still no, I'll contact support and find out why, as well as explore alt methods / work arounds
OK, it's been little over a month, going to check the Motorola website again, if still no, I'll contact support and find out why, as well as explore alt methods / work arounds
I have a moto g7 power 2021 which is hard bricked. shows flashing locked, when I try to unlock flashing, it says enable oem unlock in developer settings, which I cant acces. Please help me.. this is my only phone, how do I unlock it?
hey dude!! been following ur procedures and it works like charm.thanks for that... but heres a situation i am currently using moto g72 running android 13 it has google dialer ..but it only shows limited call logs of about 500 ..i want call logs like xiaomi which is practically unlimited..is there any module or modification?? kindly help sorting this out.
PLEASE READ IF YOU HAVE ISSUES WITH "Not eligible for bootloader unlock" If you are having issues getting this code please make sure to paste the WHOLE code out into a text editor and remove spaces. Each part of this code is case sensitive and while it looks like 4 different codes in the command prompt/terminal/bash it is actually one large code. This isn't made explicitly known and I even had issues with this as a "tech savvy" user.
Why i need firmware and flashing my phone again with software since i had the latest software ? All i need is Root validity and an app to install it . Maybe need to install some recovery .
It SHOULD be RETUS (if in the us anyway) or another RET variant if you're somewhere else in the world. I just finished rooting my Stylus '24 with this method and using RETUS, I bought it new from Amazon during Prime Day. Good luck. 🤙
(bootloader) Check 'OEM unlocking' in Android Settings > Developer (bootloader) Options FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed menu devloppeur no possible activate OEM ,solution for me please ?
When I run this command "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" I get this message "< waiting for any device >" as the computer is waiting for something, what can I do?
Just make sure you saved you adb files in the proper place in you computer I know sometimes it will put it in the downloads folder but it needs to be in local disk C. And saved under programs x86 and then just follow his steps with turning on USB-DEBUGGING in the settings menu of your phone in the developer opinions any way hope that helps
What if that doesn't work now what do you do and that's my beef from day one that doesn't work not an older devices like this Moto z 4 by Verizon so it's got to be another way to do this
1. First, remove root access from your device. 2. Flash the device with the stock firmware. 3. Enter ADB mode and type the following command: `fastboot flashing relock`. ⚠️ **Warning:** Do not relock the bootloader before removing root access. Doing so may hard brick your device, with only a 2% chance of recovery. ⚠️
when i entered this command "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" it give me an error so how to get this work plus my device after a bootloader it no longer display my phone if is connected or not if using same command ./adb devices
I had to update my windows driver for android usb. I went to windows update and clicked view optionial updates while my phone was plugged in ( it showed something like motorola android usb update). next I physically rebooted my phone in fastboot (restart, then hold the down arrow and the power button until the boot screen appears). At that point I again entered " ./fastboot oem get_unlcock_data" and it finally worked.
I'm not smart with this stuff at all. Even seeing the step by step still confuses me. I wish I could just had you my phone to root. I just got a moto g (2024) and I don't like it at all.
if you already have you phone and computer setup - you can start at 3m30s of this video, otherwise start from the beginning. Some US carriers prevent bootloader unlock, in that case try the tips shown at 2:02 th-cam.com/video/h3S6smMDFbk/w-d-xo.html&lc=Ugw0VRl-fNtTwzPhzeh4AaABAg&t=3m33s
@@abeatech after i input boot fastboot, i go to input next part, requesting the oem unlock and it says "adb.exe: unknown command fastboot", is there something wrong with the device? I am trying to root and unlock this device, but I was told from the person who asked me to do this for them that they had attempted to use magisk (sp?) through their cellphone prior and had some difficulty understanding what was being asked, and so they had retried it a few times, before getting something to partially seem to work, before they got frustrated and handed me the phone, is there a solution?
tip. if you set up without wifi. you do not have to wait for 7 days. it worked for me same day I learned about this. i am using 2023 edge plus.
Great guide! Hrlped a lot!
Just a warning to anyone using a phone without a carrier. I have a Motorola Power G that I purchased unlocked and without a carrier, so I wasn't sure what factory image to download. I found an image for a carrier matching my exact factory image ID, and so went with that. Everything was successful, but after flashing, my device is now in a soft brick status. The device boots, but the screen is unresponsive to touch. I did a complete wipe and factory reset and that appeared to work but the device is still unresponsive to touch. Just a warning, may not want to try this unless your phone was actually purchased from a carrier.
Same thing happened to me… I wish I saw this earlier. I got a new phone to try again and hopefully all goes well.
😂@@ryanhibbs4111
I have same phone . Moto g 5g 2024 and It's unlocked no carrier It's uses the fogos board. Anyways Motorola has software to fix it and they give you the stock image and what not . Motorola software fix off there website and click rescue
just helpful tip. explain and expound on the commands youre using. good content brother
worked with a bit of problems because I haven't used a computer in a while, but fixed them with some help from the comments and some I just fixed by myself, thank you!
Please help me to unlock my boot loader 🥺
I would like to see some instructions on a Moto Z4 by Verizon how we unlock the bootloader since currently Motorola is not allowing us to do it running on Android 10
just follow the steps properly and you will be there.. very helpful
Unlocking and flashing the firmware to get root access are separate parts of the process and both require quite a bit of knowledge to achieve. You should def make a video about the different variables with unlocking a device. It's easy, but people spend tons of hours just to finally learn that their model isn't unlockable for whatever reason. The main one being that carriers don't want you to have access to the USB tethering feature
Your a beast bro
you are the best yo rooted on android 14 n i was pretty sure the internet said you cant, not sure how but it woked 🤙💪😎
Please help me
Subscribed 💖
please make a video showing how to get those bonuses after rooting successfully! it was alot of work but i successfully unlocked the bootloader and rooted my Motorola G Play 2024 Android 13 device, and i even did it when the motorola website said my device was notable to have my bootl.oader unlocked!! great video, but now that im rooted im not sure how to go about getting those cool things you talked about at the end! Thanks for the help Abe. Cheers.
my question is at what step the phone becomes network unlocked. i got the code, i get the connection, when i launch mtkclient, it keeps having these directory errors. also, which specific script is the one that just sim/network unlock
How are you able to unlock without the code? I have same phone
❤❤
Thank you
Is there anyway to do it while it says "your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking" ? or can I just not do anything about it
Can you do this on a chromebook. I hope this is not a silly question. I've just tried to translate it to my Chromebook in terms of the downloads 🎉and language etc and I'm just not exactly knowledgeable enough to quite get it. Thanks for any info, again sorry if it seems like a duh question to some.
It's possible
Hi, I need help to install patch boot image. I used the command that you provide to flash, but it's not flashing it's says preflash validation failed. Remote failure. Note: I did rename the path file name boot.img. please help me..
FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed help please
Nice thanks
Two things for clarity:
1.) Procedure: If the phone is carrier unlocked already, we can skip to the "root" procedure. Correct?
2) Image identification: If the phone is originally a Tracfone and I'm using T-Mobile as a carrier, do we flash with a T-Mobile (current carrier) image or TracFone (original carrier). My assumption is current carrier.
Thank you for this incredibly detailed guide!
No. A carrier unlock is a totally different thing than a bootloader unlock.
(bootloader) Failed to get unlock data. 4:06 please can you solve this problem when i entered this command " fastboot oem get_unlock_data" it returned an error "failed to get unlock data"
You can't get past there if it's been less than 180 days since the phone was initially activated on MetroPCS. Maybe it's different for other carriers. I looked all over on xda developers and other places. In fact most of us had to manually put the phone in fastboot mode.
might need to update windows drivers. go to windows updates while your phone is plugged in and check optional updates
do adb reboot bootloader instead of adb reboot fastboot that worked for me.
I get looking for any devices after typing fasstboot OEM get unlocked data
@@stuartlaw7528 i got that too but i went into bootloader manually (turn it off then press volume down + power) then plugged it to the computer and it worked it recognized the device
Good video, but not perfect.
+ works perfectly fine
+ everything nessessary explained in a very short video
- Some video footage could be sharper. (But you have important code in description)
- some cuts where to abruptly, so i needed to watch some steps two times
But overall probably the best video on YT. Maybe a small conecpt-map at the beginning would have been nice, so you know, what to expect. :)
And I've already tried that that doesn't work they won't send me the code but on the other hand I can't get to the unlock screen if I had a valid code can't get a valid code from Motorola so now what do we do
thank you
can i use this method to eventually unlock my phone from its carrier. i dont know the exact software, or files used by the carrier to lock a device to their network, but will this give me the ability to get rid of those packages?
So, I have a question that maybe I can get some help on. I have a Z4 XT1980-4. It was recently locked and factory reset. Is there a way to root the device without developers' options? I forgot to mention that I do have serial and IMEI numbers.
I know the carrier i am using but how to know this 5 letter code on moto g54 5g
moto g24 Power support the unlock?
I have a question, how I can open the band to use the phone in another country using the IMEI number and serial? Thank you.
In my moto g52 4g device after bootloader unlock DRM info showing Widevine l1 support but prime video & Netflix playing in 480p
Dude! Thank you! Those websites took some navigating to figure out and find the correct software but after a couple of headaches everything worked smooth as butter! Definitely subscribing. 🤙
Glad I could help!
i am not tech savvy but my phone is locked to Cricket and i was wondering if this would actually help unlock network so i can use it on other network?
i have metro by tmobile, can i use tmo?
Bro i am trying to install nethunter in motorola. Make tutorial on that
will this method works on Motorola RAZR 2023 (small lcd)?
Is it gonna work if I don’t have a carrier SD card
when I try the step at 8:10 in the video; flashing the img to the phone, it say unknown command in the powershell. What do I do?
I'm able to run 'reboot fastboot' and the device(Moto G Power 5G 2024, Android 14) executes properly, but from the device I have to manually tell it to reboot to bootloader and from there neither the computer nor the device detects each other(Ran ADB devices to confirm). I've tried three separate USB-C cables(OEM cable, A data cable for an external NVME drive bay, and a USB-C to USB-A cable) and none of them detect. Kinda at a loss figuring out if there's another security switch preventing the connection. Any help is welcome!
yea I was doin all kinds of weird stuff for hours. Finally, I found that I had to update my windows driver for android usb. I went to windows update and clicked view optionial updates while my phone was plugged in ( it showed something like motorola android usb update). next I physically rebooted my phone in fastboot (restart, then hold the down arrow and the power button until the boot screen appears). At that point I again entered " ./fastboot oem get_unlcock_data" and it worked.
The commands onward are not "adb". They are "fastboot". Yes, I know its hard to see. I ran into this problem when I attempted rooting last year. Fastboot, not ADB.
I made a post but it didn't show up; I was able to successfully root my device several weeks ago. Make sure that the machine you're running powershell/terminal from actually has the OEM drivers FOR YOUR PHONE. Otherwise, the computer won't see the device properly, and you wont be able to send commands to it.
Can you explain the root process in detail? Is it for the xt2415-1?
@@supera244 Everything the video details is relevant to getting any Moto phone rooted, just make sure your computer that you're running the adb commands from has the drivers for your phone locally installed. otherwise, it won't detect the phone while it's in the bootloader.
i cant find a file with my build number ? what to do
Will this work on my landline?
moto g power 5G (XT2311DL) oem is gray out, does waiting 7days work? If no how do I access this option
I read if you factory reset without the sim and make a rush for the oem unlock without signing into google and such you can unlock it.
I had a Verizon SIM plugged in immediately(Phone is unlocked by Default). I don't know how long I waited, but the phone died somewhere over the course of the month after ejecting the sim, and the switch ungreyed. So, just try letting it sit without a sim for a bit?
After 14 days it was available to click oem toggle, but Motorola says not eligible, I'll wait a while and check again. While I wait I'll explore alternative methods.
OK, it's been little over a month, going to check the Motorola website again, if still no, I'll contact support and find out why, as well as explore alt methods / work arounds
OK, it's been little over a month, going to check the Motorola website again, if still no, I'll contact support and find out why, as well as explore alt methods / work arounds
friend, Can it be unlocked for verizone carriers? specifically the XT2121 UW 5G
I have a moto g7 power 2021 which is hard bricked. shows flashing locked, when I try to unlock flashing, it says enable oem unlock in developer settings, which I cant acces. Please help me.. this is my only phone, how do I unlock it?
download motorola software fix it will give you the correct firmware for your phone and reboot it you can fix it there
Really said good
can it works on carriere locked phones
Dose this work with the non stylist version?
How am I supposed to type with a rotary dial?
hey dude!!
been following ur procedures and it works like charm.thanks for that...
but heres a situation i am currently using moto g72 running android 13
it has google dialer
..but it only shows limited call logs of about 500 ..i want call logs like xiaomi which is practically unlimited..is there any module or modification?? kindly help sorting this out.
PLEASE READ IF YOU HAVE ISSUES WITH "Not eligible for bootloader unlock"
If you are having issues getting this code please make sure to paste the WHOLE code out into a text editor and remove spaces. Each part of this code is case sensitive and while it looks like 4 different codes in the command prompt/terminal/bash it is actually one large code. This isn't made explicitly known and I even had issues with this as a "tech savvy" user.
Can it unlock a network locked to spectrum?
thank u abe ☺
how to install xposed framework for moto G7 play XT1952-4 android 10 bro plz make a video
After getting the data in motorola site when i click can my device be unlocked? noting happpens why?
My phone wont turn on. It keeps restarting...
oem unlocking option is blocked
i have factory reset moto g 5g (bootloop issue) can i recover data?
Why i need firmware and flashing my phone again with software since i had the latest software ? All i need is Root validity and an app to install it . Maybe need to install some recovery .
What firmware do you get if you never had a provider? I bought an unlocked phone.
It SHOULD be RETUS (if in the us anyway) or another RET variant if you're somewhere else in the world. I just finished rooting my Stylus '24 with this method and using RETUS, I bought it new from Amazon during Prime Day. Good luck. 🤙
Does this work for Moto g 5g(2022)? My phone isnt the stylus version
mine just restarts after "adb reboot fast boot." Literally stuck.
Instead, try adb reboot bootlader
Is this work with Moto Stylus 5g 2024?
You can use the Lenovo Rescue & Smart Assistant to get the Motorola firmware. (you will need your IMEI)
I just wanted to add this.
Thank you for this tip.
(bootloader) Check 'OEM unlocking' in Android Settings > Developer
(bootloader) Options
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
menu devloppeur no possible activate OEM ,solution for me please ?
YOu need to turn on options in developer for allowing OEM unlocking
You have to turn off screen lock or face lock etc….. only swipe to unlock
When I run this command "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" I get this message "< waiting for any device >" as the computer is waiting for something, what can I do?
Just make sure you saved you adb files in the proper place in you computer I know sometimes it will put it in the downloads folder but it needs to be in local disk C. And saved under programs x86 and then just follow his steps with turning on USB-DEBUGGING in the settings menu of your phone in the developer opinions any way hope that helps
And also open the device manager to see if your drivers are updated
What is "flashing"
one hell of a lengthy process made a few oopsies, but i am rooted
What if that doesn't work now what do you do and that's my beef from day one that doesn't work not an older devices like this Moto z 4 by Verizon so it's got to be another way to do this
At fastboot OEM get_unlock_data keep getting FAILED (remote: 'Command not supported in default implementation') suggestions?
youre in the fatbootd menu switch to bootloader menu then retry should work
Thanks my friend 😂❤
@@harishHarish-ko5dx bro please help
Mine is Moto g52 running on android 13
Please help me how to root it
and how to unroot?
Can see all your numbers your white box was transparent a bit
hi abe , is there any way to remove Bootloader unlocked warning message on this devices ?? thank you
1. First, remove root access from your device.
2. Flash the device with the stock firmware.
3. Enter ADB mode and type the following command: `fastboot flashing relock`.
⚠️ **Warning:** Do not relock the bootloader before removing root access. Doing so may hard brick your device, with only a 2% chance of recovery. ⚠️
@@rosexd618 thank you a lot..
How to find out carrier name
Well... What's your carrier? On most phones you can see it listed as "SIM Status" under "About Phone" in settings
It would be Verizon, if I got my phone through Walmart right?
@@Con-np9yx
having the waiting for any device issue and cant find a fix..? help someone!!
check drivers
Site is not working
when I do adb reboot fastboot it just reboots normally. What now? If I try to get unlock data from there it just says waiting for any device.
same idk what to do, have you found a solution
@@SicEditz i dont remember the specifics of this step, but it was claimed that my specific phone is blocked against unlocking .
@@Obscurity202 oh okay, mine is probably the same
motorola site says cant be unlocked, is there a way around this?
same here idk what to do anymore haha
did you ever find a way?
when with windows cuz it dosent work
It does work, I'm doing it right now. What problem are you having?
Do the Pi Hole. I have an extra moto G power now
when i entered this command "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" it give me an error so how to get this work plus my device after a bootloader it no longer display my phone if is connected or not if using same command ./adb devices
I had to update my windows driver for android usb. I went to windows update and clicked view optionial updates while my phone was plugged in ( it showed something like motorola android usb update). next I physically rebooted my phone in fastboot (restart, then hold the down arrow and the power button until the boot screen appears). At that point I again entered " ./fastboot oem get_unlcock_data" and it finally worked.
I have Motorola g04
I have the same phone but locked
I'm not smart with this stuff at all. Even seeing the step by step still confuses me. I wish I could just had you my phone to root. I just got a moto g (2024) and I don't like it at all.
Too much complex
How can i contact you
Motorola moto g14 bootloader unlock please
when i did the command "./fastboot oem get_unlock_data" it started showing < waiting for any device > without any progress
ok i got it now its saying failed (remote: ´unable to open fastboot HAL´)
fastboot: error: Command failed
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER DEVICE MOTO EDEG PLUS 2022 US I NEED TO KEY
if you already have you phone and computer setup - you can start at 3m30s of this video, otherwise start from the beginning. Some US carriers prevent bootloader unlock, in that case try the tips shown at 2:02 th-cam.com/video/h3S6smMDFbk/w-d-xo.html&lc=Ugw0VRl-fNtTwzPhzeh4AaABAg&t=3m33s
@@abeatech after i input boot fastboot, i go to input next part, requesting the oem unlock and it says "adb.exe: unknown command fastboot", is there something wrong with the device? I am trying to root and unlock this device, but I was told from the person who asked me to do this for them that they had attempted to use magisk (sp?) through their cellphone prior and had some difficulty understanding what was being asked, and so they had retried it a few times, before getting something to partially seem to work, before they got frustrated and handed me the phone, is there a solution?
i am not tech savvy but my phone is locked to Cricket and i was wondering if this would actually help unlock network so i can use it on other network?
Does this work for an AT&T Moto G 5g 2023??
Is any way that downgrade Android from14 to 13 for Moto G34 5G? I only see the factory image from version 14…..
how do i check my carrier i got it used