I got a Moto E 2nd with the understanding I can unlock the boot loader, and that hasn't been the case.
I still have a chance to return it though.
But if I order another one anyone know where I can get a Moto E 2nd generation that I can absolutely unlock the bootloader on and won't
accidently ship me the wrong version?
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Hello, all. Just purchased a new Moto E 2nd gen from Boost Mobile today... I was just wondering if it is possible to just root the phone with KingRoot, without actually unlocking the bootloader? I don't want to risk accidentally bricking my phone or causing any issues.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
acesavant00 said:
Hello, all. Just purchased a new Moto E 2nd gen from Boost Mobile today... I was just wondering if it is possible to just root the phone with KingRoot, without actually unlocking the bootloader? I don't want to risk accidentally bricking my phone or causing any issues.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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Based off what can be done on the bootloader-locked AT&T/Cricket XT1527 and Verizon XT1528, it is possible to get temp root via Kingroot, but you'll end up losing it after reboot and /system remains read-only. Not very useful for root apps, no custom recovery, no xposed.
The Boost variant can be officially bootloader unlocked from Motorola via the Moto Bootloader Unlock program. The official unlock program carries 0 risk of accidentally bricking your phone, as the unlock code given by Moto either works (allowing you to flash TWRP and install root via that), or doesn't (absolutely no changes are made to the phone).
Is anyone working on a bootloader unlock for the AT&T 2015 version?
One HUGE thing we are missing is the ability to install apps and obb data to the external sd. This can only happen with root access, and root access can only happen with a bootloader unlock as far as I'm aware.
someone posted here about a new exploit that made the news but we have to wait and see i guess..
sorry i forgot what topic the guy posted that in.
maybe google it up with keywords like "Android exploit root"
The Verizon XT1528 and the AT&T/Cricket branded XT1527 have locked bootloaders that do not qualify for the Moto Bootloader Unlock program. Some people have had limited success getting temp root on the Verizon model by using Kingroot, but /system remains write protected.
However, people who want to use the phone on AT&T have an out: the Moto-direct factory unlocked model, which is currently under $100 on Amazon, has all of AT&T's bands and qualifies for the bootloader unlock program, which means you can install a custom recovery and root.
Verizon users, however, are left out in the cold, as the Moto-direct model lacks CDMA bands and Verizon's LTE Band 13.
This sucks! I accidentally bought an xt1527 from Amazon from a secondary seller and got the ATT version instead of what I thought was the international version. Doh! I didn't realize the ATT version has a permanently locked bootloader. Oh well, this was going to a niece as a gift and I just wanted root so I could install adaway for her.
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This sucks! I accidentally bought an xt1527 from Amazon from a secondary seller and got the ATT version instead of what I thought was the international version. Doh! I didn't realize the ATT version has a permanently locked bootloader. Oh well, this was going to a niece as a gift and I just wanted root so I could install adaway for her.
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I used Adblock Plus addon with NO root eh
only draw back is it will maintain a notification on you.
Ok, I've read around and since there are so many different answers, I need to ask and hopefully get a redirect to a confirmed thread or a straight up answer. I bought my daughter a 2015 Moto E phone. I got it from Amazon and it was advertised as factory unlocked GSM for use on AT&T or TMobile. Great, we are on TMobile so thats just right. I get it in the mail and its in an AT&T GoPhone package. Its the right XT1527 model and had all the right bands for TMobile so thats ok. I've already gone to att.com/deviceunlock and am waiting for my unlock code which customer service said wouldn't be an issue. But, its got all the crap AT&T apps preinstalled. I know where to find the 5.1 TMobile XT1527 firmware. If I flash that on my phone, will there be any negative side affect since its officially an AT&T branded phone? Do I have to wait for the SIM Unlock to be done first?
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Ok, I've read around and since there are so many different answers, I need to ask and hopefully get a redirect to a confirmed thread or a straight up answer. I bought my daughter a 2015 Moto E phone. I got it from Amazon and it was advertised as factory unlocked GSM for use on AT&T or TMobile. Great, we are on TMobile so thats just right. I get it in the mail and its in an AT&T GoPhone package. Its the right XT1527 model and had all the right bands for TMobile so thats ok. I've already gone to att.com/deviceunlock and am waiting for my unlock code which customer service said wouldn't be an issue. But, its got all the crap AT&T apps preinstalled. I know where to find the 5.1 TMobile XT1527 firmware. If I flash that on my phone, will there be any negative side affect since its officially an AT&T branded phone? Do I have to wait for the SIM Unlock to be done first?
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If you ordered this specific (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TFAVFL4) from Amazon, return it and get your money back. The factory unlocked model sold through Amazon does not come in a GoPhone package, comes in the standard Moto box. It also does not need any unlocking via AT&T's device unlock, just pop in the SIM and go.
Both the Moto-factory-direct and the AT&T/Cricket Moto E2s have the same model number, XT1527, but the AT&T/Cricket model has a bootloader that cannot be unlocked at present, so no perm. root, no /system read-write access, no custom recovery/ROMs, etc.
T-Mobile never carried the Moto E2, so there are no T-Mobile-branded ROMs available. And with a locked bootloader, I doubt you'll be able to install the Moto-factory-direct stock ROM (with no carrier bloat).
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If you ordered this specific (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TFAVFL4) from Amazon, return it and get your money back. The factory unlocked model sold through Amazon does not come in a GoPhone package, comes in the standard Moto box. It also does not need any unlocking via AT&T's device unlock, just pop in the SIM and go.
Both the Moto-factory-direct and the AT&T/Cricket Moto E2s have the same model number, XT1527, but the AT&T/Cricket model has a bootloader that cannot be unlocked at present, so no perm. root, no /system read-write access, no custom recovery/ROMs, etc.
T-Mobile never carried the Moto E2, so there are no T-Mobile-branded ROMs available. And with a locked bootloader, I doubt you'll be able to install the Moto-factory-direct stock ROM (with no carrier bloat).
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Thank you. For this phone, I'm not concerned about unlocking the bootloader. Its for my daughter, shes 9, as an emergency phone as well a starter phone. I got the ATT unlock code and it worked so its working fine on my TMo SIM. I tried a couple other firmwares and they softbricked the phone so I put the ATT one back on, disabled the ATT apps and its as close to stock as its gonna get.
Hey y'all I just picked up an att go phone moto e without researching it too much and I already bricked it trying sunshine. To unbrick it, I just flashed the att system image with fastboot and it made me wonder whether I can flash any motorola firmware, use kingroot, and then try sunshine again. Does anyone know if this can brick the phone permanently or is it probably safe to try it?
EDIT: tried it didn't work lol
You would have to try it and see. The XT1527 is used in Canada, and its not bootloader locked and comes with no bloat at all (at last when setting it up with no SIM inside it). I would imagine you would have to flash everything, and not just the system image, for it to work. That is if they use the same signing key for both.
The AT&T/Cricket-branded XT1527 (as well as the Verizon XT1528) have locked bootloaders and cannot be unlocked, so you cannot flash non-carrier firmware on the device. All other models can be unlocked via Moto's bootloader unlock program.
I run 'fastboot oem get_unlock_data' and, according to Motorola, my Cricket Moto E XT1021[ (1st Gen) is not eligible for bootloader unlock.
Can it still be rooted?
(bootloader) cid: 0x0010
You need to unlock bootloader inorder to flash an unsigned recovery image using fastboot. The reason why device can't be unlocked may be due to carrier based reasons I believe.