[GUIDE]Unlock Bootloader - Moto E [UPDATED]

Lucas Eugene · May 16, 2014

UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER

WARNING: UNLOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY.PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
NOTE: Unlocking the bootloader will Wipe/ factory reset your device, and will delete all personal data from your device such as apps, photos, messages, and settings.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Make sure to take a backup of your entire device data.
Download the Android SDK OR Download the Minimal ADB and Fastboot
Install the latest Motorola USB Drivers on your desktop. Download here.
Put your device in fastboot mode (power off, then press the power and volume down buttons simultaneously).
Open Command Prompt on androidsdk/platform-tools/ (Hold Shift and right click and press open command window here)
Connect your Phone to PC
Type this in the CMD prompt window - fastboot oem get_unlock_data
You will get a return string. Copy it. [Right Click-Mark- Mark the text by pressing the shift key-Now press Ctrl+C]
Paste all the lines together in a notepad. Remove the empty spaces.
Now go to the Motorola Site.Sign in using your Google account or Motorola ID. Scroll down the page and paste the copied string in the field at step #6. Then click on ‘Can my device be unlocked?’, after which a "REQUEST UNLOCK KEY" button will appear at the bottom of page.
To get your unlock key, select the ‘I Agree’ option. Note: You will receive an email with your Unlock Key at the email address you used to log in there.
Important – Copy the 20-character key that Motorola sent you via email. Make sure your device is connected.
Then in CMD type: fastboot devices (To check your device is connected)
Then type: fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE_KEY

NOTE: In above command, replace the word ‘UNIQUE_KEY’ with the unlock code that you got via email. Then hit enter and the unlocking process should begin. Wait for a while and soon you’ll see ‘Bootloader Unlocked’ warning on your Moto E.

To relock the bootloader:

Go to Fastboot and give the command fastboot oem lock

You can always appreciate my work by pressing the Thanks Button.:good:
Good Day

Lucas Eugene · May 16, 2014

Video Tutorial

FAQ

[SIZE=+1]Q1:How to remove the unlocked bootloader message? [/SIZE]

Download the logo.zip.
Extract all the files
Reboot to fastboot mode (power + vol down)
Now open cmd and use cd command to go to the directory where you placed the file.
Now Type the command: fastboot flash logo logo.bin
Reboot from the recovery (use vol up to select and vol down to navigate)
Now your bootlogo should be restored back to the normal version

Lucas Eugene · May 16, 2014

Want to Get OTA updates even after Rooting your Device? Here's how.

Use the full unroot option from the Super Su
Flash the stock recovery Use Code : mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Now you'll be able to get OTA updates as before

bhushan2k · May 16, 2014

awesome..:good:

Lucas Eugene · May 16, 2014

bhushan2k said:
awesome..:good:

Thank You.

If you have got the MOTO E can you test the root exploit too?

bhushan2k · May 16, 2014

Falcon G said:
Thank You.

If you have got the MOTO E can you test the root exploit too?

m yet to get it..hope @varunangirash and @rdxkaddi can try since they have it..

Mrtoxicgamer10 · May 18, 2014

Nice work bro but elaboration of the guide to more understandable way for noobs around would be more helpful. I successfully Unlocked my bootloader (so, it's not for me). If you want I can elaborate these steps a bit clearer. Anyways. Nice work :good:

Lucas Eugene · May 18, 2014

Mrtoxicgamer10 said:
Nice work bro but elaboration of the guide to more understandable way for noobs around would be more helpful. I successfully Unlocked my bootloader (so, it's not for me). If you want I can elaborate these steps a bit clearer. Anyways. Nice work :good:

Can you tell me what steps need elaboration

arnabJ · May 18, 2014

Falcon G said:
reserved

Hey will I still be able to get OTA updates after unlocking Bootloader?

Lucas Eugene · May 18, 2014

SArnab©® said:
Hey will I still be able to get OTA updates after unlocking Bootloader?

Yes you can.
But don't root for ota

Mrtoxicgamer10 · May 18, 2014

SArnab©® said:
Hey will I still be able to get OTA updates after unlocking Bootloader?

Yes you can.

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Falcon G said:
Can you tell me what steps need elaboration

Only one step is missing bro that the device needs to be connect.

arnabJ · May 18, 2014

Falcon G said:
Yes you can.
But don't root for ota

Well I was thinking of flashing TWRP Recovery to root.
Can't I simply use Full Unroot option of SuperSu to unroot when an ota is available to Download and update?

mayurjango · May 18, 2014

I think we can perform the bootloader unlocking process using ADB & Fastboot files plus USB drivers, and overcome the need to download the 510 MB Android SDK. Is that possible?

arnabJ · May 18, 2014

mayurjango said:
I think we can perform the bootloader unlocking process using ADB & Fastboot files plus USB drivers, and overcome the need to download the 510 MB Android SDK. Is that possible?

Yes. Only adb files are needed,

mayurjango · May 18, 2014

Thanks. Link to latest ADB files please.

shimp208 · May 18, 2014

mayurjango said:
Thanks. Link to latest ADB files please.

Here you are has both ADB and Fastboot all in a tiny, easy to use package http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317790.

Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Lucas Eugene · May 19, 2014

SArnab©® said:
Well I was thinking of flashing TWRP Recovery to root.
Can't I simply use Full Unroot option of SuperSu to unroot when an ota is available to Download and update?

I am not sure if it would work. But you can try for yourself.

shimp208 said:
Here you are has both ADB and Fastboot all in a tiny, easy to use package http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317790.

Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Added to the OP

Lucas Eugene · May 19, 2014

Just a Friendly Reminder. I am receiving PM from a lot of guys on how to unlock their bootloader. I will help all of you, you know I will. But if you consider appreciating my work by pressing the thanks button it would be great for me and will help me serve you better. :good:

Lucas Eugene · May 19, 2014

Mrtoxicgamer10 said:
Yes you can.

---------- Post added at 07:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:05 PM ----------

Only one step is missing bro that the device needs to be connect.

Added to the OP Thanks :good:

mayurjango · May 19, 2014

Step-by-Step Guide to Unlock Moto E Bootloader: http://webtrickz.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-moto-e/

Hope you find it helpful.

P.S. Remove the link if you consider it as spam.

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