On high-end Motorola “Top” devices (Edge 30/40, Razr 2022+):
If you performed steps 1-4 and the toggle is still grey, you likely triggered the Motorola 7-day timer. This is not a myth.
Unlike Pixel or OnePlus devices, Motorola requires an active internet connection to "phone home" to Google’s servers before enabling this toggle. oem unlock greyed out motorola top
The Mechanism: When you toggle OEM Unlocking, Android checks two things:
If the phone cannot confirm the unlock status with Google’s servers, Android grays out the option as a security precaution. On high-end Motorola “Top” devices (Edge 30/40, Razr
Motorola handles bootloader unlocking differently than some other manufacturers. Even if you have waited the 7 days, you cannot simply toggle "OEM Unlock" immediately.
The Fix: You must navigate to Settings > System > Developer Options and look for a separate button often labeled "Unlock Bootloader" (sometimes located near the OEM Unlocking toggle). If you performed steps 1-4 and the toggle
After the reboot, go back into Developer Options. You should now be able to toggle "OEM Unlocking" or proceed with the ADB fastboot commands on your PC.
Before you rage-quit, verify these 5 things:
Follow these steps in order. Do not skip the waiting period.
Ironically, trying to be efficient breaks the toggle. If you used Motorola’s "Mi Mover" app or Google's cable transfer from an old phone during initial setup, the cryptographic keys required for OEM unlocking sometimes fail to generate. The result? A permanent grey toggle at the top.