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Is there still no method to unlock the Verizon Pixel? Running 7.1.2

mackentosh said:
Is there still no method to unlock the Verizon Pixel? Running 7.1.2
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NO. Not right now. Probably never.

A lot of people are reporting that the latest VZ Pixel shipments can be unlocked using adb. Search around, consider an RMA.

I literally just got my Pixel today. Ordered it from an authorized retailer here on the NEX in the naval base and it came with 7.1.1
To my surprise, the OEM unlock switch in Developer options wasn't greyed out, so I followed the instructions, unlocked the bootloader, took the update to 7.1.2 (bootloader still unlocked) and flashed TWRP and verifiedsigner (because the new 7.1.2 bootloader requires a signed recovery smh).
I think the new shipments of Pixels from Verizon are all from Google now.

Just had Asurion warranty replace the phone I bought from Verizon. I got my replacement last week (original phone had the hairline crack in the microphone, a known issue). Unfortunately, my phone I received had the 7.1.1 April build AND OEM unlock is greyed out in developer options. So I wasn't lucky enough to get a replacement from Google but from Verizon.
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w0rdie said:
A lot of people are reporting that the latest VZ Pixel shipments can be unlocked using adb. Search around, consider an RMA.
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This sounds incorrect. Before the 7.1.1 update from Verizon, yes, you could do this using the dePixel8 utility which works off of adb. You would adb push the file to system, chmod it and execute it.
I just did a search and there's no new adb method that will work if your phone is from Verizon AND has 7.1.x on it.

So here's the deal, remove the sim before you boot it, then update to 7.1.2 without the sim, OEM unlock will not be greyed out then I just ran fastboot OEM unlock command and it unlocked the bl. I work at Verizon and have tried it on 4 phones out of the box. Something with the sim locks the bl permanently

Are you serious?

seshaz said:
So here's the deal, remove the sim before you boot it, then update to 7.1.2 without the sim, OEM unlock will not be greyed out then I just ran fastboot OEM unlock command and it unlocked the bl. I work at Verizon and have tried it on 4 phones out of the box. Something with the sim locks the bl permanently
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This almost sounds too good to be true. If this is for real then you should start your own thread and shout it from a mountaintop.

I didn't find it, people were talking about it In another thread.

I work for Verizon and have tried it on a few phones, I remove the sim and do the update and every time it let's you OEM unlock

So do you think factory reset, update to newer monthly os/android o while keeping the sim out will do the trick as well?

con4n007 said:
So do you think factory reset, update to newer monthly os/android o while keeping the sim out will do the trick as well?
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nobody could say it should or shouldn't without trying it. if you have to go back from android o to 7.1.2 though, it will factory reset your phone so consider making a backup.

Really!?!?

I am able to unlock my Pixel XL 32GB from Verizon, below is my fumbling around. Maybe this helps others, maybe I got dumb luck.
Bought phone at Verizon (Had to activate in store with 1 month pre-paid)
Phone powered on at Verizon store with sim in
As soon as the phone made it to the setup screen sim was removed
Fi sim was put in
Rebooted
Accidentally skipped through setup (I didn't know by saying don't use internet connection it would not allow the transfer of files)
Attempted to activate phone with Fi sim
Cannot activate due to v1 of the Fi sim (Error B034)
Factory default (Wanted to copy everything from N6 over)
Copied N6 files over, setup phone (Google account, wifi, apps, etc)
Received 7.1.2 update
Updated phone, rebooted
Tapped to enable dev options
Slider to enable oem unlocking
Checked CID, shows VZW_001
Enabled USB debugging
adb reboot-bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
From here I chose not to click yes to unlock as I just setup the phone, but can later for science if there is doubt. I am currently waiting for my new Fi sim to show.

gubarz said:
I am able to unlock my Pixel XL 32GB from Verizon, below is my fumbling around. Maybe this helps others, maybe I got dumb luck.
Bought phone at Verizon (Had to activate in store with 1 month pre-paid)
Phone powered on at Verizon store with sim in
As soon as the phone made it to the setup screen sim was removed
Fi sim was put in
Rebooted
Accidentally skipped through setup (I didn't know by saying don't use internet connection it would not allow the transfer of files)
Attempted to activate phone with Fi sim
Cannot activate due to v1 of the Fi sim (Error B034)
Factory default (Wanted to copy everything from N6 over)
Copied N6 files over, setup phone (Google account, wifi, apps, etc)
Received 7.1.2 update
Updated phone, rebooted
Tapped to enable dev options
Slider to enable oem unlocking
Checked CID, shows VZW_001
Enabled USB debugging
adb reboot-bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
From here I chose not to click yes to unlock as I just setup the phone, but can later for science if there is doubt. I am currently waiting for my new Fi sim to show.
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You received the update without the verizon sim in, using wifi I assume?

Yes WiFi was connected

gubarz said:
I am able to unlock my Pixel XL 32GB from Verizon, below is my fumbling around. Maybe this helps others, maybe I got dumb luck.
Bought phone at Verizon (Had to activate in store with 1 month pre-paid)
Phone powered on at Verizon store with sim in
As soon as the phone made it to the setup screen sim was removed
Fi sim was put in
Rebooted
Accidentally skipped through setup (I didn't know by saying don't use internet connection it would not allow the transfer of files)
Attempted to activate phone with Fi sim
Cannot activate due to v1 of the Fi sim (Error B034)
Factory default (Wanted to copy everything from N6 over)
Copied N6 files over, setup phone (Google account, wifi, apps, etc)
Received 7.1.2 update
Updated phone, rebooted
Tapped to enable dev options
Slider to enable oem unlocking
Checked CID, shows VZW_001
Enabled USB debugging
adb reboot-bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
From here I chose not to click yes to unlock as I just setup the phone, but can later for science if there is doubt. I am currently waiting for my new Fi sim to show.
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Do I need a Fi sim for that, I'm not from US and using a local provider sim. I'm on 7.1.2 and have tried to factory reset it once but still get oem unlock greyed.

So if I just wait for the latest update to come out and then I update via wifi only and no sim I can then unlock the phone? Or does it mean that because I'm on O if I just remove the sim I can unlock or something? This would be amazing. I know I'm probably wrong but still...

cntryby429 said:
This almost sounds too good to be true. If this is for real then you should start your own thread and shout it from a mountaintop.
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I bought my phone from Verizon and took the SIM out before turning it on. I went through the setup without connecting to WiFi or setting up an account. After that I opened settings and my Verizon device was running 7.1.1 February patch I believe. I enabled developer options and my OEM unlock switch wasn't greyed out. I flipped it and connected my device to my PC and rebooted it to the bootloader through ADB. I issues 'fastboot oem unlock' and the device unlocked without dePixel8 despite being a Verizon device. Its true, the SIM determines its gender.

beez1717 said:
So if I just wait for the latest update to come out and then I update via wifi only and no sim I can then unlock the phone? Or does it mean that because I'm on O if I just remove the sim I can unlock or something? This would be amazing. I know I'm probably wrong but still...
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Perhaps. Won't know until a new update comes out. Either it will remember what it is and stay grayed out or it will do another check and enable it if not a Verizon sim.
I think it's long shot but let's hope.
This is all assuming that it is the sim that determines the lock status lol

I just won a Google Pixel. Now what?

Hi everyone. I just won a Google Pixel. The contest was on a tech site and prize was provided by verizon. The phone package doesn't show verizon on it at all. Is there a way to tell if it is verzion locked? Also what does it mean if it is? Will I not get the updates when they go out? I am currently with T-Mobile and my phone before is a Nexus 6P. I haven't rooted or flashed a phone in years. Doesn't mean I'm not willing. Just thought I'd post and see if I could get some advice on what to do next with my Google Pixel. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

When you get the phone, reboot it to bootloader mode and use fastboot from your pc (obviously connect phone to computer first) and run the command: fastboot oem unlock
If it unlocks then you're money. If not, it's prolly Verizon and if that's the case try to figure out what software is on the phone (pray that it's an old phone somehow) before they fixed the bootloader workaround.

uodii said:
When you get the phone, reboot it to bootloader mode and use fastboot from your pc (obviously connect phone to computer first) and run the command: fastboot oem unlock
If it unlocks then you're money. If not, it's prolly Verizon and if that's the case try to figure out what software is on the phone (pray that it's an old phone somehow) before they fixed the bootloader workaround.
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It won't unlock that way no matter what version if he doesn't hit the slider first.
OP:
You will get updates from google if it does not have a Verizon sim in it. If it does they come from Verizon. The Verizon version of the software has some tweeks for their network, nothing more.
To find out if it is unlockable hit the developer options and find 'oem unlock' if you can slide it to allow oem unlock it is a Google version. That will not unlock it, that will allow you to then do what the poster above said...and that will unlock it.
You must have an internet connection to use the slider. That can be just with wifi if you want. It phones home to see if it is allowed to unlock. And that is the only difference between a VZ version and a Google version. It is in the data base to be unlockable or not.

TonikJDK said:
It won't unlock that way no matter what version if he doesn't hit the slider first.
OP:
You will get updates from google if it does not have a Verizon sim in it. If it does they come from Verizon. The Verizon version of the software has some tweeks for their network, nothing more.
To find out if it is unlockable hit the developer options and find 'oem unlock' if you can slide it to allow oem unlock it is a Google version. That will not unlock it, that will allow you to then do what the poster above said...and that will unlock it.
You must have an internet connection to use the slider. That can be just with wifi if you want. It phones home to see if it is allowed to unlock. And that is the only difference between a VZ version and a Google version. It is in the data base to be unlockable or not.
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I forgot about that in the developer settings. It's been a while since I did that. Good catch.

Thanks. Unfortunately the oem unlocking option isn't available. So I should be able to just pop my T-mobile Sim in and have no issues?

GeekyWilliam said:
Thanks. Unfortunately the oem unlocking option isn't available. So I should be able to just pop my T-mobile Sim in and have no issues?
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Yep, you will be all set. And updates will come from google.
About phone...what version of N is it on? Dont let it update until you answer that. If it is lower than 7.1.1 you can unlock it still.
http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html

It is 7.1. Thanks again!

GeekyWilliam said:
It is 7.1. Thanks again!
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Hit it now. You don't have to full unlock but depixel8 it and get the slider done before it updates.

Ok. I'll do it now. Once I depixel8 then I can get the updates?

GeekyWilliam said:
Ok. I'll do it now. Once I depixel8 then I can get the updates?
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Yea, you can finish the unlock later after it updates. But be aware the next step in unlocking will wipe your phone. So you may want to get it over with.

Pixel 4 XL Unlocked bootloader

I just unlocked the bootloader on my shiny new Pixel 4 XL. It is the Verizon variant as it was purchased directly from Verizon themselves. I'm unsure whether this is a coincidence, whether Google is no longer offering cell phone service providers a locked bootloader option, or did I just get lucky. The steps I took are...
1: Removed the pre-installed sim card
2: Went through the set-up process via Wi-Fi
3: Immediately turned on Developer options
4: Turned on OEM Unlock
5: Used the "fastboot flashing unlock" command via ADB/Fastboot
Normally the OEM unlock option would be greyed out as it was on my original Pixel XL that I also bought through Verizon but was able to use DePixel to unlock, then flash the Google Factory Image, the bootloader. I was then able to re-lock the bootloader for security and mobile payment reasons while retaining the "OEM unlock" option in the developer settings. I will now attempt to do the same thing when Google releases the Factory Image for the Pixel 4 XL.
It also could be because I removed the sim card before the phone had the opportunity to activate.
I am interested whether anyone else has been able to do this.
BTW: Model# G020J

Kool19 said:
I just unlocked the bootloader on my shiny new Pixel 4 XL. It is the Verizon variant as it was purchased directly from Verizon themselves. I'm unsure whether this is a coincidence, whether Google is no longer offering cell phone service providers a locked bootloader option, or did I just get lucky. The steps I took are...
1: Removed the pre-installed sim card
2: Went through the set-up process via Wi-Fi
3: Immediately turned on Developer options
4: Turned on OEM Unlock
5: Used the "fastboot flashing unlock" command via ADB/Fastboot
Normally the OEM unlock option would be greyed out as it was on my original Pixel XL that I also bought through Verizon but was able to use DePixel to unlock, then flash the Google Factory Image, the bootloader. I was then able to re-lock the bootloader for security and mobile payment reasons while retaining the "OEM unlock" option in the developer settings. I will now attempt to do the same thing when Google releases the Factory Image for the Pixel 4 XL.
It also could be because I removed the sim card before the phone had the opportunity to activate.
I am interested whether anyone else has been able to do this.
BTW: Model# G020J
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Did this just now on my AT&T Pixel 4 XL 128GB. Nada... Screw this; I'm returning this.

Kool19 said:
I just unlocked the bootloader on my shiny new Pixel 4 XL. It is the Verizon variant as it was purchased directly from Verizon themselves. I'm unsure whether this is a coincidence, whether Google is no longer offering cell phone service providers a locked bootloader option, or did I just get lucky. The steps I took are...
1: Removed the pre-installed sim card
2: Went through the set-up process via Wi-Fi
3: Immediately turned on Developer options
4: Turned on OEM Unlock
5: Used the "fastboot flashing unlock" command via ADB/Fastboot
Normally the OEM unlock option would be greyed out as it was on my original Pixel XL that I also bought through Verizon but was able to use DePixel to unlock, then flash the Google Factory Image, the bootloader. I was then able to re-lock the bootloader for security and mobile payment reasons while retaining the "OEM unlock" option in the developer settings. I will now attempt to do the same thing when Google releases the Factory Image for the Pixel 4 XL.
It also could be because I removed the sim card before the phone had the opportunity to activate.
I am interested whether anyone else has been able to do this.
BTW: Model# G020J
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What is DePixel?

DePixel8
Who-Lep said:
What is DePixel?
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It was software that would unlock the bootloader of the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL that had the bootloader locked to Verizon. The catch was it only worked on Android 7.1.0 I believe. It was patched shortly after so if you updated your device, no luck.

KillerBytes said:
Did this just now on my AT&T Pixel 4 XL 128GB. Nada... Screw this; I'm returning this.
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Sorry to hear that. Was your model number different. I am truly interested in why I was able to do this so easily.

Kool19 said:
Sorry to hear that. Was your model number different. I am truly interested in why I was able to do this so easily.
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Model number is G020J as well.

got mine from vzw and was able to unlock bootloader as well, removed sim before turning on, set up phone on wifi and check oem unlocking in dev settings before popping in sim card

I am hoping I am in the same boat. I couldn't pass up getting 450 for a pixel xl so I bought the verizon variant it's coming Monday. I have seen where this has worked in the past with the pixel 2. Here is hoping the toggle gets grayed out when it's sees your on verizon's network. I plan on removing sim booting up and getting to developer options taking the least path of resistance and then trying to unlock. If I am successful I will report back.

Well I'm beat my is locked

bigv5150 said:
Well I'm beat my is locked
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I'm waiting on a 128 GB white from Verizon, but I tried it on my dad's black 64 GB. His is locked as well unfortunately.

(Help) Unlocked carrier phone with a greyed out OEM

So I bought a unlocked google pixel 3a on ebay a few months ago and the OEM is greyed out. It says under the OEM that it can't be unlocked because it's carrier locked but I checked and it let me switch carriers. I'm not sure what's wrong with it and any help would be great.

zach183323 said:
So I bought a unlocked google pixel 3a on ebay a few months ago and the OEM is greyed out. It says under the OEM that it can't be unlocked because it's carrier locked but I checked and it let me switch carriers. I'm not sure what's wrong with it and any help would be great.
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There is nothing out of place in your description, what you are asking about is not an issue, it is a matter of you not understanding the difference between bootloader unlock and carrier/network/SIM unlock.
OEM unlock setting and network unlock are two different things.
The OEM unlock setting deals with unlocking bootloader in order to use unapproved/modified software and/or root android devices.
Carrier/network/SIM unlock deals with switching to a different country/region/carrier/network.
You can have a carrier unlocked device while also having a locked bootloader. In your case, your device is not network locked "to" a specific carrier, it is merely bootloader locked "by" a specific carrier.
If it is a US Verizon branded Pixel 3a, the bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked. I believe the US AT&T Pixel 3a is also bootloader locked, but I could be wrong.
What is your Pixel's exact model number? Is it a carrier branded device? If so, what carrier name is printed on the device or what carrier name shows during boot animation or what kind of carrier bloatware is on the device?
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Thanks for the response, my model number is "G020C" and on the ebay page says the locked version is locked to sprint however there aren't any sprint bloatware on the device nor is there any carrier name on the boot up animation just the google logo. Do you think it still would be possible at all to unlock the bootloader at all?

zach183323 said:
Thanks for the response, my model number is "G020C" and on the ebay page says the locked version is locked to sprint however there aren't any sprint bloatware on the device nor is there any carrier name on the boot up animation just the google logo. Do you think it still would be possible at all to unlock the bootloader at all?
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I'm not familiar with your specific device. It seems to me that it is probably a Sprint Pixel 3aXL(your model number shows up as a Pixel 3aXL, not as a Pixel 3a as referenced by your posted above) but has been flashed with the Vanilla Google stock firmware instead of a bloated Sprint stock firmware.
As for unlocking bootloader, you should be able to unlock it, but, you will have to research the exact method to unlock the bootloader, sometimes devices require a method that is specific to that device, the generic bootloader unlock methods do not work on all devices.
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Droidriven said:
I'm not familiar with your specific device. It seems to me that it is probably a Sprint Pixel 3aXL(your model number shows up as a Pixel 3aXL, not as a Pixel 3a as referenced by your posted above) but has been flashed with the Vanilla Google stock firmware instead of a bloated Sprint stock firmware.
As for unlocking bootloader, you should be able to unlock it, but, you will have to research the exact method to unlock the bootloader, sometimes devices require a method that is specific to that device, the generic bootloader unlock methods do not work on all devices.
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Okay that actually explains a lot, do you think it would be possible to enable the OEM from a pc? I'm just having trouble finding a guide to unlocking the bootloader because a lot of them require the OEM to be unlocked in the developer options.

zach183323 said:
Okay that actually explains a lot, do you think it would be possible to enable the OEM from a pc? I'm just having trouble finding a guide to unlocking the bootloader because a lot of them require the OEM to be unlocked.
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You may have to wait for a certain period of time before you can enable OEM unlock. Some devices just require being in a powered state with a constant mobile data connection for at least 7 days straight, then the OEM unlock setting can be enabled. Some devices have other additional requirements for unlocking bootloader.
What you probably should have done is unlock the bootloader before you switched the device to a different network, then, after the bootloader was unlocked, then you could have switched networks. An incomplete SIM unlock can cause the OEM unlock setting to be grayed out, correctly or completely unlocking the SIM might make the setting available.
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Droidriven said:
You may have to wait for a certain period of time before you can enable OEM unlock. Some devices just require being in a powered state with a constant mobile data connection for at least 7 days straight, then the OEM unlock setting can be enabled. Some devices have other additional requirements for unlocking bootloader.
What you probably should have done is unlock the bootloader before you switched the device to a different network, then, after the bootloader was unlocked, then you could have switched networks. An incomplete SIM unlock can cause the OEM unlock setting to be grayed out, correctly or completely unlocking the SIM might make the setting available.
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Yeah I heard about that you have to use a device for a certain amount of time for certain carriers, but I've been using this phone for months now and the option hasn't been available yet. I'm not sure what requirements I have to do since the device is carrier unlocked now. Could I hard reset it and before I put the sim card in would the OEM option be available?

zach183323 said:
Yeah I heard about that you have to use a device for a certain amount of time for certain carriers, but I've been using this phone for months now and the option hasn't been available yet. I'm not sure what requirements I have to do since the device is carrier unlocked now. Could I hard reset it and before I put the sim card in would the OEM option be available?
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You would be better off to ask your questions in the Pixel 3a XL Q&A subforum, the members there are users of that device and would know more about the specifics involved for your specific model number/carrier.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3a-xl/help
Here is a link to the complete Pixel 3a XL forum, search through the subforims for more information about your specific model number.
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Can anyone confirm this Verizon bootloader unlock works?

According to this thread( https://slickdeals.net/f/14948867-google-pixel-3-phone-64-gb-pink-169-99?page=16#commentsBox ), one could unlock the bootloader of a Verizon 3 with the following method. I have already installed this month's update, so I cannot test it for now. If you have a Verizon Pixel 3 and have not installed this month's update, can you test this?
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remove sim (!!!) if you ran it before with the sim inside - remove sim and do factory reset TWICE
connect to wifi
let it download the update
DONT INSTALL UPDATE
go to About Phone -> Build Version. Click it 10 times until it tells you're the Developer now
go to Developer menu
wait until the OEM unlock option becomes clickable (happens after system update is downloaded, but NOT installed)
toggle OEM unlock (result: should be enabled)
Enable USB debug on the phone (also Developer menu)
connect the device to your win/mac/linux machine with adb installed with USB cable with data pins. Phone will ask if you authorize your PC to USB debug it
from your PC run : "adb reboot bootloader". That will reboot your phone to bootloader with message and status "locked"
from your PC while your phone is in fastboot mode: "fastboot flashing unlock" (that should respond with
OKAY [ 0.356s]
Finished. Total time: 0.368s)
You're good now. It's bootloader unlocked. you can install any updates. It will not lock itself and can install any other 3rd party firmware (on your risk, sure)"

No replies... So, the method does not work?

yourrealking said:
No replies... So, the method does not work?
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According to this thread, you have to do it when initially setting up the phone, before connecting to Verizon.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...branded-pixel-3-how-is-this-possible.4267273/

dcarvil said:
According to this thread, you have to do it when initially setting up the phone, before connecting to Verizon.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...branded-pixel-3-how-is-this-possible.4267273/
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That means that only never-used Verizon Pixel3 can be bootloader-unlocked using that method, and used Verizon Pixel3 phones has no chance of unlocking the bootloader, is that right?

yourrealking said:
That means that only never-used Verizon Pixel3 can be bootloader-unlocked using that method, and used Verizon Pixel3 phones has no chance of unlocking the bootloader, is that right?
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That is the way I understand it.

dcarvil said:
That is the way I understand it.
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Is there any way for refurbished Pixel 3a XL to get bootloader unlocked? The main issue is OEM unlocking greyed out. Is there any sense to try this method?

Ele Na said:
Is there any way for refurbished Pixel 3a XL to get bootloader unlocked? The main issue is OEM unlocking greyed out. Is there any sense to try this method?
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It shouldn't hurt to try, but if it is a Verizon phone it is unlikely to work.

Ele Na said:
Is there any way for refurbished Pixel 3a XL to get bootloader unlocked? The main issue is OEM unlocking greyed out. Is there any sense to try this method?
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I have given up. I will wait until the official software support from Google ends (later this year). End of support means that whatever exploit will be found will not be patched by Google, so if people could find a way to unlock the bootloader using some security vulnerabilities, the method will reliably work from that point on for ever.

yourrealking said:
I have given up. I will wait until the official software support from Google ends (later this year). End of support means that whatever exploit will be found will not be patched by Google, so if people could find a way to unlock the bootloader using some security vulnerabilities, the method will reliably work from that point on for ever.
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Even for Verizon version?