Hello. Does anyone here have the Visible Mobile version of the borneo? Or does anyone know if the Visible Mobile version is eligible for bootloader unlock? It uses Verizon Network, so I'm very cautious of it.
arkansawdave74 said:
Hello. Does any here have the Visible Mobile version of the borneo? Or does anyone know if the Visible Mobile version is eligible for bootloader unlock? It uses Verizon Network, so I'm very cautious of it.
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I bought the G7 Power (ocean) a couple of years ago July 2019 from Visible and I was able to unlock it.
Whatever that info is worth.
sd_shadow said:
I bought the G7 Power (ocean) a couple of years ago July 2019 from Visible and I was able to unlock it.
Whatever that info is worth.
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Thank you very much. I, too, had the ocean.
sd_shadow said:
G7 Power (ocean)
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That's the phone I had when I decided I'd only buy Moto anymore. Maybe Oneplus.
This is what a Visible dude had to say about it:
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arkansawdave74 said:
That's the phone I had when I decided I'd only buy Moto anymore. Maybe Oneplus.
This is what a Visible dude had to say about it:
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well, maybe someone will get one and reply here.
You could just sign up on motorola and try it. You bought the phone and paid outright for it. Motorola doesn't restrict that stuff. they don't use special software for their phones its just the generic retus software.....
revengesrage said:
You could just sign up on motorola and try it. You bought the phone and paid outright for it. Motorola doesn't restrict that stuff. they don't use special software for their phones its just the generic retus software.....
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They do if you buy from some carriers like At&T, Verizon...
My moto g8 power is visible and I'm running an unlocked bootloader on it using lineage. I bought mine direct from visible. I doubt they changed from retus with the 2021 version....
I am a visible subscriber and I requested a network unlock, though I don't think I really need that. Will let you know later as I'm about to mod this Motorola g power. They use a third party to finance the phones so, no reason they would bind you too it (no contract).
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I am a visible subscriber and I requested a network unlock, though I don't think I really need that. Will let you know later as I'm about to mod this Motorola g power. They use a third party to finance the phones so, no reason they would bind you too it (no contract).
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You're talking about network sim unlock. The discussion in the thread so far is referring to unlocking the device's bootloader so as to allow custom image flashing and other advanced instructions for modding.
Yes I know what you are referring to. It does not require anything special except flipping a switch in settings. Don't know why I posted the other. Brain fart.
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So, I contacted Sony Ericsson about some problems with a burnt in screen, and after a short conversation (which took a week per e-mail for them to respond after I contacted the marketing office via Twitter ), they will pick a date to pick up my phone at home
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).
Now my question is: In which state shall I 'give away' my phone?
Things that obviously need to be fixed:
Lock bootloader (unlocked it using SE website, so no DRM...)
Remove root (what's the best way?)
Factory reset/flash firmware again with PC Companion/SEUS?
Have I forgotten anything or do you know a better method?
Have you got your phone serviced before?
Please let me know in the comments.
Hope I get a new LCD panel!
Edit: they estimate the time it takes at about 10(!) days. And I don't have a backup phone... (Can send texts and read them online though)
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So, I contacted Sony Ericsson about some problems with a burnt in screen, and after a short conversation (which took a week per e-mail for them to respond after I contacted the marketing office via Twitter ), they will pick a date to pick up my phone at home
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Now my question is: In which state shall I 'give away' my phone?
Things that obviously need to be fixed:
Lock bootloader (unlocked it using SE website, so no DRM...)
Remove root (what's the best way?)
Factory reset/flash firmware again with PC Companion/SEUS?
Have I forgotten anything or do you know a better method?
Have you got your phone serviced before?
Please let me know in the comments.
Hope I get a new LCD panel!
Edit: they estimate the time it takes at about 10(!) days. And I don't have a backup phone... (Can send texts and read them online though)
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I am afraid that your warranty is void once you have unlocked bootloader. They will check your IMEI on their system before they disassemble your phone. Remember you have submitted your IMEI to get unlock code.
yunle said:
I am afraid that your warranty is void once you have unlocked bootloader. They will check your IMEI on their system before they disassemble your phone. Remember you have submitted your IMEI to get unlock code.
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But you can request a unlock code, and then just store it, without unlocking you phone. See step 16.
And I hope they don't care about that too much, as the problems is a burnt in screen, not a overheated processor or a software problem.
sdk16420 said:
But you can request a unlock code, and then just store it, without unlocking you phone. See step 16.
And I hope they don't care about that too much, as the problems is a burnt in screen, not a overheated processor or a software problem.
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If you are lucky they will replace your scren without any question (like in my case with a notebook from MSI that i have overclocked and they give me another one new) but all depends on the guy in wich hand is for repair.
So i wish you GOOD LUCK
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If you are lucky they will replace your scren without any question (like in my case with a notebook from MSI that i have overclocked and they give me another one new) but all depends on the guy in wich hand is for repair.
So i wish you GOOD LUCK
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Yeah, I hope so. I've read that HTC doesn't bother too much if your phone is rooted. I don't know how this is with SE. I will update it when I get my phone back. (If the Customer Service will reply to my last e-mail of a week ago )
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Vote in the poll here for "Security and Permissions" and even comment about the locked bootloaders if you want. Do not be unprofessional, this is meant for developers.
http://developer.motorola.com/enterprise/
Sign up for their online MOTODEV Office Hours on Febuary 15th, you can write in a question to ask, I'd suggest asking about the Razr "Developer Edition" and why we must purchase a second device unlock the bootloader when it can be done with a simple software upgrade instead. We were promised them in late 2011 and have heard nothing.
http://feb15officehrs-estw.eventbrite.com/
We should burn it(Moto)!!
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mydoom said:
We should burn it(Moto)!!
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Burning Moto means no software bootloader unlock, or hardware. Bad idea. Also illegal and immortal
Waste of time. If they cared about their customers, they'd have unlocked awhile ago. They don't and they won't. RAZR is my last MOTO phone....I'm sooooo done with them....they blew it bad.
Sporttster said:
Waste of time. If they cared about their customers, they'd have unlocked awhile ago. They don't and they won't. RAZR is my last MOTO phone....I'm sooooo done with them....they blew it bad.
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Thank you for your support. The only waste of time here is you trying to stop the growing #OPMOSH movement with negativity. The only way this movement will make a difference is if people actually try and get this done. Whining about this being your last Motorola phone has gotten 0 replies from Motorola.
Bootloader's locked...I see your plan is working wonderfully,too..... Look, the only thing this company is gonna understand is lack of income and THAT means quit buying their phones. When their bottom line is affected, then they'll get the message loud and clear. Until then, they're just arrogant, deaf and think their sh++ don't stink....make em think otherwise.
I'm seriously tired of people saying that in every opmosh-related anything. Have you seen their Q4 sales to begin with? They're already basically broke. Their stock is 1/25th of Samsung's. They just don't care. Google is about to scoop them up. It'd be useless to just contribute to their temporary failure. Literally useless. Let's do something productive.
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I'm seriously tired of people saying that in every opmosh-related anything. Have you seen their Q4 sales to begin with? They're already basically broke. Their stock is 1/25th of Samsung's. They just don't care. Google is about to scoop them up. It'd be useless to just contribute to their temporary failure. Literally useless. Let's do something productive.
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Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda premium
The LG G4 vs986 is out and about. Only one reported user as of yet, user WhistlingCaruso is blogging about it over on reddit. im trying to get him to dump his system so we can get UX 4.0 on our G3.. Let's hope he does it for us.
Can you tell him to give an image of his G4?
Anyways goodluck on your mission. Try to treat him well, it always helps.
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Can you tell him to give an image of his G4?
Anyways goodluck on your mission. Try to treat him well, it always helps.
Sent from my XT1033
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It's me folks! I have a VS986, and I've tried using avicohh's LG root (both 1.2 and 1.3). It appears to be successful, but when I login, it doesn't actually have SuperSU installed/loaded. I attempt 'su' in adb shell, but it fails.
I've been able to enumerate the partitions, but that is as far as I've gotten.
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Make a video of your LG G4?
And how did you get it
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LG G4 rom?
Anyone know when the Lg g4 rom will be available
OoOo id love to see it!! hows the heat output? my G3 Gets hotttttt when stressed
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Anyone know when the Lg g4 rom will be available
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First you need to have custom recovery, and for that you need root, and for that you need an exploit, and for that you need the actual phone.
Calm down dude, the G4 on Verizon isn't even officially out yet.
nice that it's out in the wild but let's give it some time for more devs to get there hands on it
I've got one coming that is supposed to show up tomorrow.
Gonna have the wife test drive it.
kafreeman said:
I've got one coming that is supposed to show up tomorrow.
Gonna have the wife test drive it.
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How is it so far? Did you get it?
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How is it so far? Did you get it?
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She loves it and the camera is ridiculous.
Far snappier than the G3. Screens are pretty comparable. GPS pulls a lock in no time. She had heavy photo usage today and 4 hours SOT with about 30% left.
I was going to go get one this evening but Verizon had closed.
It's the second time they prevent me from unlocking my OWN damn device
How long will LG be holding us back? Jesus
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It's the second time they prevent me from unlocking my OWN damn device
How long will LG be holding us back? Jesus
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To answer your question... Forever secondly, did you sign your name Jesus?
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It's your OWN device, but THEIR soft/firmware. It's as simple as that.
I just think it's stupid. NO ONE else does this but LG, not Samsung, not Motorola, only LG. Sucks that they were my only flagship option at the time of purchase
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To answer your question... Forever secondly, did you sign your name Jesus?
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Lmao no unfortunately not
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If the phone is branded you can't unlock it.
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Told ya so.
I always check the XDA forums these days before buying a device. You can't just assume that you can unlock and root.
If you really want a G6 that's unlockable you should buy an international version somewhere instead.
Is sad, but, only OPEN EU can be unlocked. My G6 is Open from Chile and i cant unlock it too. If I'm not wrong, unlock the bootloader is guaranteed by law in Europe.
Next time you buy a phone research it first.
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Mathew, Luke, Paul , and John. The rest say ditto.
TheBloodEagle27 said:
I just think it's stupid. NO ONE else does this but LG, not Samsung, not Motorola, only LG. Sucks that they were my only flagship option at the time of purchase
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Actually if you get a pixel on EE/Verizon you can't unlock the bootloader either
Knowing that LG Canada like to block any access to the bootloader, based on previous experiences with older LG phones, what are the chances that LG might leave this phone rootable, so we can remove bloatware, and maybe even try to install more vanilla versions of Android onto this device.
Really liking the idea of the device, but been rather spoiled with 2 pixels back to back, and having all the updates asap is sure nice.
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Knowing that LG Canada like to block any access to the bootloader, based on previous experiences with older LG phones, what are the chances that LG might leave this phone rootable, so we can remove bloatware, and maybe even try to install more vanilla versions of Android onto this device.
Really liking the idea of the device, but been rather spoiled with 2 pixels back to back, and having all the updates asap is sure nice.
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If you're hoping to have root access then this is not the device for you. In all likelihood no one will even be trying to gain root that knows enough about those type of exploits to even try something. You can install unwanted apps via adb though.
I have the g8x. You can unlock the bootloader if you want to. There is a toggle for OEM unlock in developer options.
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Thank you both for the info!! I was hoping there might be something to both remove bloatware, and also HOPEFULLY (!!) get a more vanilla Android experience, which it's looking like I can somewhat do!
After seeing more videos on how the software works, I'm thinking it looks like you need the LG skin to be able to fully utilize the 2nd screen, which is the whole point of the phone.
So, next step is to pop into a local store and try to get my hands on one in the flesh and see if it's what I'm looking for.
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Thank you both for the info!! I was hoping there might be something to both remove bloatware, and also HOPEFULLY (!!) get a more vanilla Android experience, which it's looking like I can somewhat do!
After seeing more videos on how the software works, I'm thinking it looks like you need the LG skin to be able to fully utilize the 2nd screen, which is the whole point of the phone.
So, next step is to pop into a local store and try to get my hands on one in the flesh and see if it's what I'm looking for.
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That toggle in developer options is not what you think it is. The device is locked down tight. Root will likely never happen. Almost every device as of android 8 has that toggle but few can actually be unlocked
markbencze said:
That toggle in developer options is not what you think it is. The device is locked down tight. Root will likely never happen. Almost every device as of android 8 has that toggle but few can actually be unlocked
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Ohhhhh, okay, so the OEM unlock is more for allowing the device to be CARRIER unlocked as opposed to bootloader unlocked (presuming I'm reading this correctly)?
Maegnum said:
Ohhhhh, okay, so the OEM unlock is more for allowing the device to be CARRIER unlocked as opposed to bootloader unlocked (presuming I'm reading this correctly)?
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No it's still for bootloader unlocking. But it's really just there for show. So for example a 1+ that doesn't have a locked bootloader; in order for the fastboot cmd to actually work that switch must be in the on position. But if a device has a locked bootloader, often that switch is still there but it won't actually do anything. It's somewhat confusing but that's just how it is now. For me I buy LG devices for their features and theme system. Regardless of what many say it really does have the best and most advanced theming system out of box. I have a theme partnership with samsung too and lg is light years ahead of them.