When Google ends security updates for a device (typically 3–5 years), independent researchers sometimes release "bootROM" exploits. For example, the (Verizon) eventually got an exploit via the devinfo partition. But by that time, the hardware is obsolete. Do not buy a phone hoping for a future exploit.
When you see the message alongside CID 0x0032 , it means the device is hard-blocked from bootloader unlocking. Why this happens
: Unlike carrier-restricted CIDs (such as those tied to Verizon, AT&T, or TracFone, which permanently restrict modification), 0x0032 is officially classified by Motorola as an unlockable tier. oem-locked cid 0x0032
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Certain TracFone or Verizon-linked variants. When Google ends security updates for a device
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If you are reading this article because you are considering buying an AT&T-branded Motorola or Lenovo device, . The oem-locked cid 0x0032 error is a permanent hardware-level sentence to stock firmware. No amount of forum searching, paid tools, or desperate ADB commands will bypass it on modern devices (Android 11+). Do not buy a phone hoping for a future exploit
: A security feature that prevents unauthorized modification of the device's bootloader to protect the operating system.
If your device shows this status after a failed update, you might need to use the Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant (RSA) tool to reflash the stock firmware.
: Motorola's automated tool checks your generated unlock string against a central database. Occasionally, blocks of IMEIs from standard retail models are left out of the lookup table.