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: Generally a "retail" CID. Unlike carrier-locked CIDs (like Verizon or AT&T), 0x0032 devices are often eligible for bootloader unlocking, though this is not guaranteed for every model. 🛠️ How to Check Your Status
The most frequent cause of the "Does Not Qualify" error for retail CIDs is a mismatch in Motorola’s registration servers. When an eligible batch of phones (like the Moto G or Edge series) is manufactured, their unique must be mapped to the unlock pool. If your specific IMEI was left out of the batch upload, the portal will automatically reject your unlock key string. 2. Missing Home Ping (The 7-Day Network Grace Period)
When a bootloader status shows as alongside CID 0x0032 , it implies the following structural realities: 1. Bootloader Security Status
Your heart sinks. The bootloader is locked. The CID is 0x0032 . And according to every forum you’ve skimmed, that number looks suspiciously like a carrier device—perhaps Verizon or AT&T. Does this mean your phone is a permanent brick when it comes to custom ROMs? Is there a secret backdoor?
When this happens, the device usually boots directly to a screen reading: "No valid operating system could be found". In the bootloader logs, you will see flashing_locked:cid:0x0032 . The phone is now locked, but it cannot read the OS to boot. oem-locked cid 0x0032
However, potential does not equal permission. As numerous forum threads and user reports demonstrate, the path from securestate: oem_locked to flashing_unlocked is fraught with bureaucratic barriers (Motorola's server checks), technical hurdles (the developer options toggle), and catastrophic risks (the brick trap).
Motorola devices like the shipped with CID 0x0032. Even Motorola’s official bootloader unlock portal would reject these devices with a polite but firm: "Unlock bootloader not supported for this device." The only way to bypass it was via paid "SunShine" or "Moonshine" S-OFF exploits, which exploited hardware vulnerabilities in the Qualcomm SecureBoot chain.
Let’s separate hope from reality.
If your device has an OEM-locked CID 0x0032 and you want to customize or modify it, you may need to: : Generally a "retail" CID
Because it's a retail ID, devices with this CID are generally for bootloader unlocking through the Official Motorola Unlock Portal Why are you seeing "OEM Locked" then?
Here is the hierarchy of security:
For Android enthusiasts, "CID 0x0032" is a technical identifier that often represents a frustrating barrier between a standard user experience and full device customization. If you have encountered an "OEM Locked" status on a device with this specific Carrier ID, you are likely navigating the complex ecosystem of Motorola bootloader unlocking. What is CID 0x0032? Carrier ID (CID)
installed so that ADB and Fastboot can read the unlock data properly. How to Check Your Official Status When an eligible batch of phones (like the
The CID is a 32-bit numerical identifier burned into the phone’s or secure storage (e.g., the mmcblk0 partition). Manufacturers use the CID to identify which carrier or region the device was originally sold to.
To defeat the error, you must first understand its anatomy. The message contains three distinct pieces of information.
Even with an eligible CID, you might see an error or a greyed-out "OEM Unlocking" toggle. This usually happens for three reasons: Internet "Cooldown": Some newer Moto devices require at least 7 days of continuous internet connection
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