In contrast, CIDs like 0x0033 (often associated with carriers like Verizon or AT&T) are frequently "perma-locked," meaning Motorola will not provide an unlock key for them.
For developers and researchers, it means the attack surface has shifted. We are no longer looking for bugs in the bootloader logic; we are looking for vulnerabilities in the TrustZone, the cryptographic implementations, or the hardware interfaces themselves.
Ensure the device stays connected to the internet for at least 7 days. Toggle Privacy: Enable all "Motorola Privacy" settings. Official Portal: Retrieve the unique device ID using fastboot oem get_unlock_data and submit it to the official Motorola Bootloader site Software Repair:
Running fastboot flashing unlock will fail unless you have first obtained a unique Unlock Key from Motorola's website and toggled "OEM Unlocking" in your phone's settings.
: Connect to Wi-Fi and wait. If it remains greyed out after 7 days, your specific model or carrier may have blocked unlocking.
💡 Always check your CID in Fastboot mode by typing fastboot getvar all before attempting any modification.