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Most E-series models, devices with Android GO pre-installed, some MTK models, Amazon Prime devices do not support the official bootloader unlock method.<ref>https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-e13/How-to-root-Moto-E13/m-p/5302949?page=1#6312054</ref>
Most E-series models, devices with Android GO pre-installed, some MTK models, Amazon Prime devices do not support the official bootloader unlock method.<ref>https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-e13/How-to-root-Moto-E13/m-p/5302949?page=1#6312054</ref>


====OEM devices====
====ODM devices====
There is a strong possibility that devices not created by Motorola's core development team but purchased from OEMs will not be able to be officially unlocked.<ref>https://github.com/melontini/bootloader-unlock-wall-of-shame/blob/main/brands/motorola/README.md#unofficial-ways</ref><ref>https://github.com/orgs/moto-fogorow/discussions/1</ref>
There is a strong possibility that devices not created by Motorola's core development team but purchased from ODMs will not be able to be officially unlocked.<ref>https://github.com/melontini/bootloader-unlock-wall-of-shame/blob/main/brands/motorola/README.md#unofficial-ways</ref><ref>https://github.com/orgs/moto-fogorow/discussions/1</ref>


For example, the Moto G24, G24 Power, E7 and E7 Power models manufactured by Tinno have a blocked bootloader unlock feature if the device is not a development device. Even if this lock can be bypassed, the bootloader will automatically lock after rebooting the device if it is not a development device.<ref>https://fogorow.fuckyoumoto.xyz/docs/dev/bootloader#official-way</ref>
For example, the Moto G24, G24 Power, E7 and E7 Power models manufactured by Tinno have a blocked bootloader unlock feature if the device is not a development device. Even if this lock can be bypassed, the bootloader will automatically lock after rebooting the device if it is not a development device.<ref>https://fogorow.fuckyoumoto.xyz/docs/dev/bootloader#official-way</ref>
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Over time, a community of enthusiasts successfully unlocked the bootloader on Moto G13/G23 by decompiling the lk (Little Kernel, bootloader) partition, studying the key generation algorithm, and creating a key generator (keygen).<ref>https://penangf.fuckyoumoto.xyz/docs/dev/bootloader/#bootloader-unlock</ref><ref>https://penangf.fuckyoumoto.xyz/docs/dev/oem-key-algorithm</ref><ref>https://github.com/moto-penangf/fuckyoumoto/blob/main/oem_keygen.py</ref>
Over time, a community of enthusiasts successfully unlocked the bootloader on Moto G13/G23 by decompiling the lk (Little Kernel, bootloader) partition, studying the key generation algorithm, and creating a key generator (keygen).<ref>https://penangf.fuckyoumoto.xyz/docs/dev/bootloader/#bootloader-unlock</ref><ref>https://penangf.fuckyoumoto.xyz/docs/dev/oem-key-algorithm</ref><ref>https://github.com/moto-penangf/fuckyoumoto/blob/main/oem_keygen.py</ref>
This proves that bootloader unlocking was originally intended to be possible, '''but Motorola deliberately concealed it from customers by refusing to provide the necessary keys.'''
This proves that bootloader unlocking was originally intended to be possible, '''but Motorola deliberately concealed it from customers by refusing to provide the necessary keys.'''
Motorola specifically avoids offering the necessary keys/tools for bootloader unlocking on models with Spreadtrum/Unisoc SoCs, which are often used in more affordable devices.


====List of phones with bootloader unlocking disabled====
====List of phones with bootloader unlocking disabled====
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*Moto E7 / E7 Power
*Moto E7 / E7 Power
*Moto G13 / G23
*Moto G13 / G23
*Moto G14
*Moto G24 / G24 Power
*Moto G24 / G24 Power
*Moto G22
*Moto G22


==='''Live lock screen (2024)'''===
==='''Live lock screen (2024)'''===
In late 2024, Motorola had installed an adware app called Live lock screen (from Taboola) for their recent devices under the guise of a "security update".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://techissuestoday.com/motorola-lock-screen-ads-articles/|title=Motorola users noticing ads on lock screen after recent system updates|first=Dwayne|last=Cubbins|date=2024-11-21|work=Tech-Issues Today|access-date=2025-06-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250508185348/https://techissuestoday.com/motorola-lock-screen-ads-articles/|archive-date=2025-05-08|url-status=live}}</ref> This is installed as a system app and so cannot be deleted, with some speculating Motorola "might be looking for new revenue streams". Some users have found workarounds to removing the app from their phones involving the use of a computer's terminal.<ref name="Reddit">{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/motorola/comments/1h0klyj/remove_live_lock_screen_permanently_using_adb/|title=Remove Live lock screen permanently using ADB commands|author=u/Legal Literature1356|work=Reddit|date=2024-11-26|access-date=2025-06-18|archive-url=https://archive.ph/xYiUn|archive-date=2025-01-28|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In late 2024, Motorola had installed an adware app called [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.taboola.mip Live lock screen] (from Taboola) for their recent devices under the guise of a "security update".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://techissuestoday.com/motorola-lock-screen-ads-articles/|title=Motorola users noticing ads on lock screen after recent system updates|first=Dwayne|last=Cubbins|date=2024-11-21|work=Tech-Issues Today|access-date=2025-06-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250508185348/https://techissuestoday.com/motorola-lock-screen-ads-articles/|archive-date=2025-05-08|url-status=live}}</ref> This is installed as a system app and so cannot be deleted, with some speculating Motorola "might be looking for new revenue streams". Some users have found workarounds to removing the app from their phones involving the use of a computer's terminal.<ref name="Reddit">{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/motorola/comments/1h0klyj/remove_live_lock_screen_permanently_using_adb/|title=Remove Live lock screen permanently using ADB commands|author=u/Legal Literature1356|work=Reddit|date=2024-11-26|access-date=2025-06-18|archive-url=https://archive.ph/xYiUn|archive-date=2025-01-28|url-status=dead}}</ref><blockquote>1- Download adb files from given link and extract it in your PC (It also includes this video tutorial in Full HD format in case reddit compressed it here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cEtQFyLRfR216j7McXS4UpBIV4jcFPL/view?usp=drivesdk
 
2- Connect your phone to your PC using usb cable.
 
3- Tap multiple times in your phone build number until developer options in not unlock.
 
4- Enable Developer options and then USB debugging.
 
5- Open "cmd-here" terminal files as admisstrator from that given folder and give these commands.
 
adb devices


{{Quote box|quote=1- Download adb files from given link and extract it in your PC (It also includes this video tutorial in Full HD format in case reddit compressed it here.
adb shell
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cEtQFyLRfR216j7McXS4UpBIV4jcFPL/view?usp=drivesdk <br>2- Connect your phone to your PC using usb cable.<br>3- Tap multiple times in your phone build number until developer options in not unlock.<br>4- Enable Developer options and then USB debugging.<br>5- Open "cmd-here" terminal files as admisstrator from that given folder and give these commands.<br>adb devices<br>adb shell<br>pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.taboola.mip<br>6- Restart your phone.


''- u/Legal Literature1356''<ref name="Reddit" />}}
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.taboola.mip
{{Quote box|quote=Not at all to detract from OP, but if you dont trust .rar files with .exes in them:
You can use official sources for "andriod platform tools" from here https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools
and you dont need "cmd-here", (all it doesis opens a command prompt in the folder it sits in). instead, open command prompt as per usual ("cmd" in windows search does it), click on the address bar of whereever your andriod tools are, copy that, then use that as below.
<br>cd C:\Users\Main\Desktop\New folder\platform-tools<br>adb devices
<br>adb shell
<br>pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.taboola.mip
<br>Other useful bits, my one had a different package name:
<br>pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.taboola.ody
<br>and this lists the packages in your phone, incase they have changed the name:
<br>adb devices
<br>adb shell
<br>adb shell pm list packages


''- u/Etalon3141''<ref name="Reddit" />}}
6- Restart your phone.
 
''- u/Legal Literature1356''<ref name="Reddit" /></blockquote><blockquote>Not at all to detract from OP, but if you dont trust .rar files with .exes in them: You can use official sources for "andriod platform tools" from here https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools and you dont need "cmd-here", (all it doesis opens a command prompt in the folder it sits in). instead, open command prompt as per usual ("cmd" in windows search does it), click on the address bar of whereever your andriod tools are, copy that, then use that as below.
 
cd C:\Users\Main\Desktop\New folder\platform-tools
 
adb devices
 
adb shell
 
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.taboola.mip
 
Other useful bits, my one had a different package name:
 
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.taboola.ody
 
and this lists the packages in your phone, incase they have changed the name:
 
adb devices
 
adb shell
 
adb shell pm list packages
 
''- u/Etalon3141''<ref name="Reddit" /></blockquote>


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