0x0032: Oem-locked Cid
This is the most common error message reported by users with CID 0x0032. A user might go through the official Motorola website, retrieve their unlock data via fastboot oem get_unlock_data , paste it into the form, and receive this rejection.
Even if you have the correct unlock key from Motorola, fastboot oem unlock <KEY> will fail unless you have already toggled "OEM Unlocking" in the phone's Developer Options menu. The phone's response will be: "Check 'Allow OEM Unlock' in Android Settings > Developer.". This creates a catch-22 if the phone cannot boot into the OS normally.
The you want to achieve (e.g., rooting, installing a specific ROM, fixing a bootloop).
| Carrier/Variant | Meaning/Associated Region | Example Devices | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Open Market Mexico | Moto G53 5G (XT2335-1) | | RETAIL | Global Retail | Moto G5 (XT1670), Moto G85 5G | | SPECTRUM | Spectrum (US Cable Carrier) | Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) | | AMZ | Amazon (with ads) | Moto G4 (XT1625) | | retla | Retail Latin America | Moto G54 5G | | Orange | Orange (European Carrier) | Moto Edge 40 Pro, Moto G Stylus 5G | | Reteu | Retail Europe | Moto G7 Play (XT1952-1) | | Boost | Boost Mobile | Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) | oem-locked cid 0x0032
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: For many newer Motorola devices, the OEM Unlocking toggle in Developer Options remains greyed out until the device has been connected to the internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data) for at least 7 days .
Dictates which geographic region the device is intended for. This is the most common error message reported
Motorola's CID assignments follow a general pattern:
Note: The viability of these methods depends entirely on the device's SoC (System on Chip) and security patch level. 1. EDL Mode / Firehose Exploits (Qualcomm Devices)
Motorola’s official bootloader unlock website, Motorola Bootloader Unlock, checks the device’s CID before issuing an unlock key. If the system recognizes the CID as restricted, it returns an "invalid" or "ineligible" error, even if the device was purchased without a contract. 2. Why is my Phone "OEM Locked"? The phone's response will be: "Check 'Allow OEM
Given the challenges with CID 0x0032 , here are potential solutions:
The Ultimate Guide to OEM-Locked Android Devices with CID 0x0032
In EDL mode, the device's bootloader is bypassed entirely, allowing low-level flashing directly to the eMMC/UFS storage. Tools like Qualcomm's QPST (Qualcomm Product Support Tool) or specific Motorola blankflash files are required. Finding a blankflash for newer Motorola devices is extremely difficult, as Motorola rarely releases them to the public, forcing users to rely on paid repair services or mainboard replacement.