Moto E 2015 LTE bootloader unlock eligible after subsidy unlock - E 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I got this phone that claimed it was unlocked. Went to Motorola's website to request bootloader unlock key. Request was ineligible. Checked the phone and noticed it was subsidy locked to AT&T. I called the seller and they provided me with a subsidy unlock code.
Will unlocking the subsidy allow the device to be eligible for bootloader unlock? I don't want to unlock the subsidy and find out the bootloader is permanently locked thus returning the phone problematic.
Thanks.

shominy said:
I got this phone that claimed it was unlocked. Went to Motorola's website to request bootloader unlock key. Request was ineligible. Checked the phone and noticed it was subsidy locked to AT&T. I called the seller and they provided me with a subsidy unlock code.
Will unlocking the subsidy allow the device to be eligible for bootloader unlock? I don't want to unlock the subsidy and find out the bootloader is permanently locked thus returning the phone problematic.
Thanks.
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No. They are separate locks. The AT&T/Cricket and Verizon models cannot be officially bootloader unlocked.

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xtermmin said:
No. They are separate locks. The AT&T/Cricket and Verizon models cannot be officially bootloader unlocked.
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So is there no other way to unlock the bootloader in this case..

3c4Android said:
So is there no other way to unlock the bootloader in this case..
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No other way.

not trying to thread jack here, but has a domestic sim unlock been figured out for the sprint moto e 2015?

youdoofus said:
not trying to thread jack here, but has a domestic sim unlock been figured out for the sprint moto e 2015?
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Nope

xtermmin said:
Nope
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so to unlock the verizon moto E 2015 ill need to contact verizon?

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Carrier unlock?

I have a sgh-1747m model, i've been trying to figure out how to unlock it to use all carriers (i did this with my htc desire recently) but i'm not sure 100% how this works. if i unlock root access and flash a custom rom will it be unlocked?
Patey said:
I have a sgh-1747m model, i've been trying to figure out how to unlock it to use all carriers (i did this with my htc desire recently) but i'm not sure 100% how this works. if i unlock root access and flash a custom rom will it be unlocked?
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No it wont be unlocked. Best way is to ask you carrier to unlock it. Tell them you are going on a trip out of the US and you need it unlocked. If that does not work use one of the many online unlocking services 25-35$.
Lawful123 said:
No it wont be unlocked. Best way is to ask you carrier to unlock it. Tell them you are going on a trip out of the US and you need it unlocked. If that does not work use one of the many online unlocking services 25-35$.
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+1 on asking your carrier to unlock your phone. i just did it recently with tmo online live chat, all i did was tell them i am planning on a trip to overseas and i need my phone to be unlocked. gave them the imei # and a few hours later i was given the unlock code via email. once the phone is unlocked, it will stay unlocked forever no matter what you do to it.

Is AT&T Optimus G carrier locked ?

Someone offered me an E970 bought from AT&T and he says it is unlocked.
Does it mean someone unlocked it ? it is permanently unlocked then ? or do I need to obtain some PIN to unlock it
again when a software update is done ?
kalda01 said:
Someone offered me an E970 bought from AT&T and he says it is unlocked.
Does it mean someone unlocked it ? it is permanently unlocked then ? or do I need to obtain some PIN to unlock it
again when a software update is done ?
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If its unlocked it can work with any GSM network provider no need to obtain PIN to unlock it. It will stay unlocked even after updating.
And you want to clarify whether he is referring to carrier unlocked or bootloader unlocked. Big difference.
Sent from my Optimus G using xda app-developers app

i want s-on without locking bootloader

i couldnt find a post to do it, but i messaged sunshine about my phone. my phone tried to use the sunshine app and it states it got s-off but the gsm didnt want to unlock with the other simcards i had.
any help would be great, thanks
Jonathanlc2005 said:
i couldnt find a post to do it, but i messaged sunshine about my phone. my phone tried to use the sunshine app and it states it got s-off but the gsm didnt want to unlock with the other simcards i had.
any help would be great, thanks
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Does Sunshine say it can do a carrier unlock? Because last I checked Sprint is CDMA, not GSM...
"Sprint SIM unlock features are considered experimental." If the M9 is like my other HTC phones, the command to s-on is "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" Note: this will brick a device that has any oddities that require s-off like mismatching aboot to firmware, etc. In other words, be sure you are full stock before running the command.
6th_Hokage said:
Does Sunshine say it can do a carrier unlock? Because last I checked Sprint is CDMA, not GSM...
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the sprint m9 is CDMA and GSM. unless you can find somewhere that says it cant... then from what i know its supposed to work
Jonathanlc2005 said:
the sprint m9 is CDMA and GSM. unless you can find somewhere that says it cant... then from what i know its supposed to work
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I'm aware that all phones support all of the bands they are just locked...and Sprint last I checked is one that Locks said bands and only "officially" supports CDMA
As I stated earlier, in the sunshine thread, jcase states Sprint carrier unlock is experimental and not guaranteed to work.
yeah i just spoke to them on chat. im going to try to ask for a refund
Htc M9 Require unlocking with son
Details are given below:
hTC M9 Sprint
Android Marshmallow
S-on
Locked Boatloader
Need to unlock this device if possible please help me.
immzy said:
Details are given below:
hTC M9 Sprint
Android Marshmallow
S-on
Locked Boatloader
Need to unlock this device if possible please help me.
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Can only unlock via htcdev.com and follow the instructions. Warning this will void the warranty.
Can only unlock via htcdev.com and follow the instructions. Warning this will void the warranty
Bro i not only want to unlock the boatloader but also wanna unlock for using it with other sims then the sprint itself
immzy said:
Can only unlock via htcdev.com and follow the instructions. Warning this will void the warranty
Bro i not only want to unlock the boatloader but also wanna unlock for using it with other sims then the sprint itself
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So you want a SIM unlock? Sunshine is the only method and per the Devs of it, it isn't guaranteed. "SIM unlock for sprint M9 is considered experimental."
Edit: only other way is to call Sprint and have them unlock the SIM. If it's not subsidized, they should have no issues unlocking the SIM.
Uzephi said:
So you want a SIM unlock? Sunshine is the only method and per the Devs of it, it isn't guaranteed. "SIM unlock for sprint M9 is considered experimental."
Edit: only other way is to call Sprint and have them unlock the SIM. If it's not subsidized, they should have no issues unlocking the SIM.
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yeah let me stop you there. it doesnt work
Jonathanlc2005 said:
yeah let me stop you there. it doesnt work
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Worked for me. Then again, I bought my HTC M9 outright from Sprint...
Edit: here is the stipulation on unlocking. Yes, the M9 is capable per this link. Please don't say carrier unlock doesn't work if they state it does and some of us had it happen quite easily...
https://www.sprint.com/legal/unlocking_policy.html

Question Verizon phone bootloader unlockable?

hey all does anyone know if verizon pixel phone is unlockable? and will it work on Tmobile? thanks.
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Carrier variant bootloaders are not unlockable.
LOL, no.
No. Carrier models are not bootloader unlockable. If you want an unlockable bootloader don't get a carrier model.
Both of you are partially incorrect, the VERIZON Variant is indeed permanently bootloader locked, however, the AT&T, T-Mobile and other carrier models can be bootloader unlocked after SIM unlock.
V0latyle said:
Please use the Search function to see if your question has been answered before creating a new post.
Carrier variant bootloaders are not unlockable.
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$cronos_ said:
No. Carrier models are not bootloader unlockable. If you want an unlockable bootloader don't get a carrier model.
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Whoareyou said:
Both of you are partially incorrect, the VERIZON Variant is indeed permanently bootloader locked, however, the AT&T, T-Mobile and other carrier models can be bootloader unlocked after SIM unlock.
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Thanks for the clarification

Question Can I still unlock my bootloader?

So currently I have a moto g play locked to atnt and it has oem unlocking available (not greyed out) the thing is when i go to the bootloader unlocking site im denied (probably due to it being carrier exclusive) but if I were to unlock it by atnt (so that its not carrier exclusive) would i be approved? or is there a way to bypass the unlock code?
No
WoKoschekk said:
No
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oh
klutzyT said:
oh
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you can't modify a locked bootloader. So, you can't bypass any code inside the bootloader.

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