Bootloader Unlock?

[DarkB055]

Are we expecting the global version to have the ability to be bootloader unlocked? Looking at the recent Motorola devices, they seem that most can be unlocked and kernel sources are published.

 

[droidnew]

My Motorola edge plus from Verizon actually has the toggle for bootloader unlocking. I am kind of shocked!

 

[benjamminh]

My Motorola edge plus from Verizon actually has the toggle for bootloader unlocking. I am kind of shocked!

It's not unusual for Moto phones on Verizon to show but it doesn't mean it actually works.

 

[foamerman]

Hey this is just a question. Has anybody tried Google there is a ton of information about unlocking the bootloader.. I'm reading some of the info now. I'm debating on getting this phone or the OnePlus 8 pro. I'm kinda stuck with Verizon right now that's why the 8 pro from OnePlus looked real good. But reading about edge + and getting the unlock code from motorola it looks good too.

 

[rodken]

My Motorola edge plus from Verizon actually has the toggle for bootloader unlocking. I am kind of shocked!

Were you able to confirm that the toggle functions?

 

[droidnew]

Were you able to confirm that the toggle functions?

The toggle does function. But I haven't tried to unlock the bootloader. But if I toggle it on it does give me a warning about unlocking. I actually returned the phone as I was not satisfied with the camera. I have 2 grand kids and I found enough situations where the camera took pictures that were a little blurry that I didn't feel like I needed to keep the phone. I hated to do it, I really liked the phone, but the camera was a deal breaker.

 

[rodken]

The toggle does function. But I haven't tried to unlock the bootloader. But if I toggle it on it does give me a warning about unlocking. I actually returned the phone as I was not satisfied with the camera. I have 2 grand kids and I found enough situations where the camera took pictures that were a little blurry that I didn't feel like I needed to keep the phone. I hated to do it, I really liked the phone, but the camera was a deal breaker.

I think that you just gave me hope in that if I decide to purchase one shortly, that the toggle will still be available to unlock the bootloader.

Question: Assuming that the toggle will still unlock the bootloader, I would not have a need for any fastboot mode command lines?

 

[daillcyruz]

Hey Guy I just picked this device up straight from Verizon , it came today and I already checked off OEM UNLOCK. I wanted to even see if it depended on sim so...I am coming from an LG V60 and when I got the new phone I just simply activated with the sim it came with went straight to developer options to see if it was greyed out. It wasn't I checked it off and I went to the Motorola page and checked to see if my device could be unlocked which it could and I got my unique key and submitted it. It said I should be getting the email with the unlock key for Fastboot. However it doesn't look like there is factory images but I am willing to test stuff while I have a backup phone and also since I am in my return period.

 

[rodken]

Hey Guy I just picked this device up straight from Verizon , it came today and I already checked off OEM UNLOCK. I wanted to even see if it depended on sim so...I am coming from an LG V60 and when I got the new phone I just simply activated with the sim it came with went straight to developer options to see if it was greyed out. It wasn't I checked it off and I went to the Motorola page and checked to see if my device could be unlocked which it could and I got my unique key and submitted it. It said I should be getting the email with the unlock key for Fastboot. However it doesn't look like there is factory images but I am willing to test stuff while I have a backup phone and also since I am in my return period.

Please keep me posted on whether the email with the fastboot commands holds true and are you looking for factory images for testing purposes or couldn't you just run with the device as-is until the images materialize?

 

[daillcyruz]

Please keep me posted on whether the email with the fastboot commands holds true and are you looking for factory images for testing purposes or couldn't you just run with the device as-is until the images materialize?

I will keep posted, yes I wouldn't try anything until factory images are available. I wanted to see if it was really going to let me go through with requesting the lock... I thought the email would be fast but its been 30 min no email yet.

 

[rodken]

I will keep posted, yes I wouldn't try anything until factory images are available. I wanted to see if it was really going to let me go through with requesting the lock... I thought the email would be fast but its been 30 min no email yet.

Unlocking the bootloader should not interfere with the overall operability of the device, e.g., text, calls, data, etc. Is there a reason as to why you are waiting for factory images before unlocking?

 

[daillcyruz]

Unlocking the bootloader should not interfere with the overall operability of the device, e.g., text, calls, data, etc. Is there a reason as to why you are waiting for factory images before unlocking?

No no not not waiting to unlock, yes I am going to that as soon as I get the Code I mean roms if any devs put something out there...However I will be willing to try some stuff lol...

---------- Post added at 05:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:42 PM ----------

For kicks and giggles I downloaded Lenovos Mobile program for backup and recovery to see if it would have a rescue function that would pull down a full image..And Wa La looks like it did. You have to connect your phone first and then go to rescue and it pulled down a 2.5GB Imaged named...
Burton_VZW_QPB30.188_43_subsidy_VZW_RSU_QCOM_regulatory_default_CFc.XML.ZIP

edgeplus by Chaz Chamberlain, on Flickr


Full download for the 2.5GB File here..

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11YXi-3arbpDbPy8Rjz6Ub1GShqMzibx3?usp=sharing

 

[rodken]

No no not not waiting to unlock, yes I am going to that as soon as I get the Code I mean roms if any devs put something out there...However I will be willing to try some stuff lol...

---------- Post added at 05:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:42 PM ----------

For kicks and giggles I downloaded Lenovos Mobile program for backup and recovery to see if it would have a rescue function that would pull down a full image..And Wa La looks like it did. You have to connect your phone first and then go to rescue and it pulled down a 2.5GB Imaged named...
Burton_VZW_QPB30.188_43_subsidy_VZW_RSU_QCOM_regulatory_default_CFc.XML.ZIP

edgeplus by Chaz Chamberlain, on Flickr


Full download for the 2.5GB File here..

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11YXi-3arbpDbPy8Rjz6Ub1GShqMzibx3?usp=sharing

Wait..... are you still waiting for the code by email or did you receive the code and now waiting for a ROM to be developed?

 

[daillcyruz]

Still waiting on code

 

[nilezon]

Here's a magisk patched boot img.
Boot it with fastboot when you have unlocked the bootloader:

fastboot boot magisk_patched.img

 

[rodken]

Here's a magisk patched boot img.
Boot it with fastboot when you have unlocked the bootloader:

fastboot boot magisk_patched.img

Do I still need to obtain a copy of the stock boot/recovery image as required or do I simply flash the patched boot img you have supplied?

---------- Post added at 09:44 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:21 AM ----------

Still waiting on code

I read an article that the unlock code is obtained from the supplier within a maximum period of 24 business hours, although there are cases where this could take anywhere from one hour up to three business days. Other times, the code is provided in less than 15 minutes. It depends on the make and model of the phone and the original network provider. What - 3 days?

 

[nilezon]

I don't have the phone myself, so I can't say for sure what works or not. But usually, when bootloader is unlocked, you can boot or flash a patched boot.img to obtain root.
I patched the boot.img from the rom dump supplied by @daillcyruz
You should start with the "fastboot boot" command i wrote, as that command won't modify anything permanently.

EDIT:
Any news on that unlock code from Motorola yet?

 

[rodken]

I don't have the phone myself, so I can't say for sure what works or not. But usually, when bootloader is unlocked, you can boot or flash a patched boot.img to obtain root.
I patched the boot.img from the rom dump supplied by @daillcyruz
You should start with the "fastboot boot" command i wrote, as that command won't modify anything permanently.

EDIT:
Any news on that unlock code from Motorola yet?

Thanks for supplying the patched img. I guess we'll have to wait on the response from @daillcyruz regarding receipt of the code.

 

[daillcyruz]

Hey still waiting for the code.

 

[benjamminh]

Hey still waiting for the code.

I imagine you'll be waiting a long time but I may be surprised. Toggling a switch means nothing when it comes to Verizon.