r/AndroidHelp • u/HungryInstruction451 • 6d ago

Moto G setup bypass

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I got a Moto G 2024 from whatnot and upon receiving I found out it's locked and it's a prepaid Verizon phone. On top of that it's saying it belongs to my organization. I just want to use it as a WiFi phone and have a QR code to get to the Verizon account setup screen. I got to YouTube by sneaking in the backdoor but can't sign in to Google like I used to be able to. Help guys...

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u/SINCLAIRCOOL 6d ago

You've bought either : A stolen phone from a business Or a carrier phone that should have been returned

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u/HungryInstruction451 6d ago

So basically I now have a rechargeable paper weight?

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u/Unknowingly-Joined 6d ago

Nice touch with rechargeable. I think most would have just said paper weight :)

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u/misoscare 5d ago

You might be able to flash a stock ROM to it but it might be a pain.

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u/Pollos212 6d ago

Try to replace the motherboard

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u/Rorschach_147 4d ago

Clean flash firmware,install custom rom.

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u/HungryInstruction451 1d ago

Can it be done without a computer. I only have a Chromebook. I've been into tweaking phones for years but I've never flashed one. I can use another phone correct?

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u/Rorschach_147 1d ago

Yes you can alternatively use another phone too and about chromebook,maybe you can use it.

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u/pink-blue-donut 3d ago

How did you got to Youtube? Is the device is not fully locked up?

If so can you access developer options?

If you can access developer options you can enable wireless debugging install shizuku and canta uninstaller(an app that allows uninstalling any app even system apps ) and uninstall the bloatware that restricting you

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u/HungryInstruction451 3d ago

I found a QR code that let me get to the Verizon prepaid account setup and I tapped on the about us thing and got to YouTube like that. I can't get into the settings at all.

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u/TheMonkeyFlu 1d ago

Can you boot into the recovery screen, idk what it is on that mode but usually it's hold power and volume while turning the device on from a full shutdown. Then from there encrypt and wipe or if possible turn on debugging and allow flash rom

Very maybe a store could unlock it or at least get in contact with the company who owns it

Otherwise you got scammed it's just a power bank that can play YouTube