Thanks FB Marketplace - Google Pixel Questions & Answers

I recently bought a Pixel off of FB Marketplace and ended up with a pretty expensive paperweight. I've researched for hours on here and have found some work arounds but none for the May 5th security patch. I've contacted Google to no answer and have tried contacting the seller but ended up with a block. I am stuck at the infamous FRP screen. I've checked the IMEI and the phone isn't claimed as lost or stolen. I know it's a long shot, but has anyone seen a bypass for the May 5th security patch or did I just buy a pricey brick. :crying:

RIP mate it's probably a stolen device
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Arxfatal said:
I recently bought a Pixel off of FB Marketplace and ended up with a pretty expensive paperweight. I've researched for hours on here and have found some work arounds but none for the May 5th security patch. I've contacted Google to no answer and have tried contacting the seller but ended up with a block. I am stuck at the infamous FRP screen. I've checked the IMEI and the phone isn't claimed as lost or stolen. I know it's a long shot, but has anyone seen a bypass for the May 5th security patch or did I just buy a pricey brick. :crying:
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I'm in the same boat. I've tried some of the older fixes but no luck. If you figure something out please let me know!

How much did you pay? There is a fix now.

I dont know if it helps but after wiping data in stock recovery try running "fastboot reboot emergency" in pixel's fastboot mode.

droid4lif3 said:
How much did you pay? There is a fix now.
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It's $50 or so for the Pixel and $62 for the XL. Worth it in my opinion.
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daniel4653 said:
It's $50 or so for the Pixel and $62 for the XL. Worth it in my opinion.
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I can't seem to find this fix. Where/who did you purchase the service from?

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Warranty exchanges

So my gear vr finally came in and of course my USB port on my phone didn't work. The power side worked but no data plus I use wireless charging so would have never really known. Called t-mobile to get a warranty replacement and they sent me a brand new note 5. Mine is the 64gb blavk model. Worked out perfect too Cuz my SPEN was broken.
Just wanted to let you all know that I don't think the have refurbished phones available yet in at least the 64gb version.
I did a warranty exchange like 2 weeks ago for my 64gb white model and got a refurbished . Consider yourself lucky.
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New or refurbished, doesn't really matter. Ive gotten both and as long as refurbished looks mint and works, nothing else should matter.
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I mean it was new in a sealed box new. Got headphones new charger. Was amazing!
shook187 said:
New or refurbished, doesn't really matter. Ive gotten both and as long as refurbished looks mint and works, nothing else should matter.
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I tend to agree here, glad the op got a new one but I never understood the hate towards refurbished devices. At least from my experience, I couldn't ever find a sign of use on one's they had sent me. Always looked brand new, same warranty, getting accessories is a plus tho.
Ducter said:
I tend to agree here, glad the op got a new one but I never understood the hate towards refurbished devices. At least from my experience, I couldn't ever find a sign of use on one's they had sent me. Always looked brand new, same warranty, getting accessories is a plus tho.
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I got a refurb that was Knox tripped. : (
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darkjedi said:
I got a refurb that was Knox tripped. : (
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Lol, well , I don't even know what to say about that. Looks good tho right?
Ducter said:
I tend to agree here, glad the op got a new one but I never understood the hate towards refurbished devices. At least from my experience, I couldn't ever find a sign of use on one's they had sent me. Always looked brand new, same warranty, getting accessories is a plus tho.
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I'm weird and OCD. I don't like used things but it's because my OCD tells me someone has beaten the crap out of whatever it is. And the fact that someone else already used it creeps me out. I know is weird as heck and it's something I've been working on with my shrink.
It's the same reason I don't use public rest rooms. [emoji32]
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I just requested a warranty replacement. Should be here Tuesday. Lol spen didn't want to write on screen off but would work completely fine past unlock screen. Hoping it doesn't have knox tripped so I can get all the goodies
shook187 said:
New or refurbished, doesn't really matter. Ive gotten both and as long as refurbished looks mint and works, nothing else should matter.
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My problem with returbs is that the 2 I've ever received (an HTC One S and a Galaxy S4) in the past both came with knockoff 'OEM' wall chargers. One failed almost immediately with a puff of smoke, the other charged super slow and got really hot while doing so. And the only reason I thought to even check the second one was because of the 1st one, otherwise who knows what damage it could have done. I ended up throwing both out, but how many people got one of those and didn't notice anything was wrong only to have it damage their phones?
guaneet said:
I just requested a warranty replacement. Should be here Tuesday. Lol spen didn't want to write on screen off but would work completely fine past unlock screen. Hoping it doesn't have knox tripped so I can get all the goodies
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just got my replacement. nearly PERFECT condition(pink hue, manageable with a theme on lol) and knox was not tripped! im gonna keep it this way for a while lol and just see how it runs. time to try out samsung pay!

My last Google Phone - Customer Service is Terrible

I have had many Google phones: G1, Nexus One, Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 5x, Nexus 6p, and now a Pixel, which I bought second hand, and have been using for about 4 months.
Yesterday, after an OTA, the phone died and I cannot fix it. I called Google. They say that because the phone is associated with another account, they cannot do anything.
They say the seller has to call them to transfer the phone to me. I contacted the seller, but so far no response. I hope she ends up responding, but if not, I will end up with a 500 dollars brick.
Terrible support from Google. My last Google Phone unless they change their support.
Have you tried to unlock the bootloader and flash the factory image?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/go...ide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905
https://developers.google.com/android/images
kwanbis said:
I have had many Google phones: G1, Nexus One, Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 5x, Nexus 6p, and now a Pixel, which I bought second hand, and have been using for about 4 months.
Yesterday, after an OTA, the phone died and I cannot fix it. I called Google. They say that because the phone is associated with another account, they cannot do anything.
They say the seller has to call them to transfer the phone to me. I contacted the seller, but so far no response. I hope she ends up responding, but if not, I will end up with a 500 dollars brick.
Terrible support from Google. My last Google Phone unless they change their support.
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Could you elaborate on 'the phone died'? ... your post is very vague, so I think if you are actually in need of help (rather than just venting/complaining), we might need some details...
does your pixel turn on? ...
can you use 'fastboot'? ...
what was the OTA for? ... was it the oreo update or what?
I'm not surprised that google can't help you, if they see your phone as belonging to someone else, that really doesn't qualify as terrible support.
For all they know; the device could be stolen...
Anyway, maybe if you provide mire information here - someone can assist you...
That is not Google's fault! You should have done your homework and got it transferred it to your name. They don't know how you acquired the phone, you could have stole it in the street, google has no idea.
You will not be able to do anything until the previous owner login to your phone and then add yours. It happend to me also when I sold my 6p, did not know why the phone keeps asking my account name even after a full reset
kwanbis said:
Terrible support from Google. My last Google Phone unless they change their support.
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I understand why you are upset, but this is really not Google's fault. Try to think about it objectively for a moment -- would you really want them providing support when the caller is not the person the phone is registered to/associated with? That would be a massive security breach waiting to happen.
drozek said:
That is not Google's fault! You should have done your homework and got it transferred it to your name. They don't know how you acquired the phone, you could have stole it in the street, google has no idea.
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I have been using the phone for 6 months, if the phone was stolen, it would be reported by now...
Nidstang said:
I understand why you are upset, but this is really not Google's fault. Try to think about it objectively for a moment -- would you really want them providing support when the caller is not the person the phone is registered to/associated with? That would be a massive security breach waiting to happen.
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Why? I am not telling them to restore the other user account. I am telling them just to fix the phone, which has been being used with my account for 6 months...
nine7nine said:
Could you elaborate on 'the phone died'? ... your post is very vague, so I think if you are actually in need of help (rather than just venting/complaining), we might need some details...
does your pixel turn on? ...
can you use 'fastboot'? ...
what was the OTA for? ... was it the oreo update or what?
I'm not surprised that google can't help you, if they see your phone as belonging to someone else, that really doesn't qualify as terrible support.
For all they know; the device could be stolen...
Anyway, maybe if you provide mire information here - someone can assist you...
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mngdew said:
Have you tried to unlock the bootloader and flash the factory image?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/go...ide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905
https://developers.google.com/android/images
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It won't turn on. I can try power + volume down (or up?), and the Pixel will make a vibration, but it is not detected on my PC whatsoever. I have read over XDA and it appears the OTA killed somehting (boot loader?). It was not unlocked. The ota was not OREO, It already had OREO, it was the last month security fixes.
I mean I get your frustrated BUT try taking ANY product back to a store or contacting any manufacturer for warranty support without proof of purchase. You might be done with Google phone but all cell phone manufacturers would give the same response in an identical situation. Buying a used product unfortunately has certain drawbacks. Your lucky Google is willing to help if the original purchaser calls them. Best of luck.
devilsadidas said:
I mean I get your frustrated BUT try taking ANY product back to a store or contacting any manufacturer for warranty support without proof of purchase. You might be done with Google phone but all cell phone manufacturers would give the same response in an identical situation. Buying a used product unfortunately has certain drawbacks. Your lucky Google is willing to help if the original purchaser calls them. Best of luck.
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Bingo. This thread boils down to someone whining about their own mistake.
kwanbis said:
It won't turn on. I can try power + volume down (or up?), and the Pixel will make a vibration, but it is not detected on my PC whatsoever. I have read over XDA and it appears the OTA killed somehting (boot loader?). It was not unlocked. The ota was not OREO, It already had OREO, it was the last month security fixes.
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OK. That's interesting that it vibrates... it must at least have some juice / can charge?
Try booting into safe mode or recover?
Did your phone crash while doing the system firmware update?
More stuff to try / to cover
https://thedroidguy.com/2016/11/fix-google-pixel-wont-turn-troubleshooting-guide-1066695
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7167687?hl=en
Maybe methodically go through each step and see, if you notice anything... I know when I first installed Oreo, my phone didn't boot. There wasva few minute period where I thought it was bricked. I played with key combos, power button, charging, etc... but after a couple of minutes it booted (thankfully).
PS: to everyone not trying to offer some advice or help, cool it... regardless of the device being used or OP being frustrated, it would be better to either offer suggestions and/or help, or just not reply.
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OK. That's interesting that it vibrates... it must at least have some juice / can charge?
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Yes, it is weird that it vibrates. I thought, maybe the screen is dead, but it is not recognized by my windows machine.
nine7nine said:
Try booting into safe mode or recover? Did your phone crash while doing the system firmware update
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I really don't know what happened. It was working fine, it was laying on my desk, face down, and then I noticed that Whatsapp was disconnected. Took the phone and the screen was black. And it had never again turned back on.
nine7nine said:
More stuff to try / to cover
https://thedroidguy.com/2016/11/fix-google-pixel-wont-turn-troubleshooting-guide-1066695
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7167687?hl=en
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I'll check it.
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Maybe methodically go through each step and see, if you notice anything... I know when I first installed Oreo, my phone didn't boot. There was few minute period where I thought it was bricked. I played with key combos, power button, charging, etc... but after a couple of minutes it booted (thankfully).
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I am so sad. It is a 500 hundred dollars paperweight. Google would do nothing, and the seller does not respond. I will keep trying. Thanks for replying like an adult.
kwanbis said:
I have been using the phone for 6 months, if the phone was stolen, it would be reported by now...
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They still don't know it wasn't stolen. The original person might not have reported it, a lot of people don't report stolen/lost phones. You should see if any other manufacture will help you without proof of purchase.
kwanbis said:
Yes, it is weird that it vibrates. I thought, maybe the screen is dead, but it is not recognized by my windows machine.
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I had wondered if the screen died too... I guess another way to test that would be too see if you can get it to power up (regardless of whether the screen comes on, but it vibrates), wait a couple of min and try calling the phone? ... or go into your google account and see if you can 'find your device' / android device manager...
I mean, I would think if the device was dead, it wouldn't charge / vibrate... and that you would've seen a blinking red led when it was almost dead.... or the charging image when it's charging... odd.
kwanbis said:
I really don't know what happened. It was working fine, it was laying on my desk, face down, and then I noticed that Whatsapp was disconnected. Took the phone and the screen was black. And it had never again turned back on.
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Ah, so it happened when the phone was on.
kwanbis said:
I am so sad. It is a 500 hundred dollars paperweight. Google would do nothing, and the seller does not respond. I will keep trying. Thanks for replying like an adult.
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Buying used stuff is always a gamble. I never buy used electronics.... I wonder if the seller knew there was something up with the phone? Mind you, it worked for 6months... just seems odd that they wouldn't reply, unless they used a throw away account for selling (which isn't uncommon, I suppose)...
Ya, no problem with replying. I think some people on here are just babies. They forget the XDA is a community, or maybe they just don't have anything better to do.
nine7nine said:
I had wondered if the screen died too... I guess another way to test that would be too see if you can get it to power up (regardless of whether the screen comes on, but it vibrates), wait a couple of min and try calling the phone? ... or go into your google account and see if you can 'find your device' / android device manager...
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I tried using find my phone, and nothing. I also tried calling my phone and nothing.
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I mean, I would think if the device was dead, it wouldn't charge / vibrate... and that you would've seen a blinking red led when it was almost dead.... or the charging image when it's charging... odd.
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It is really weird.
nine7nine said:
Buying used stuff is always a gamble. I never buy used electronics.... I wonder if the seller knew there was something up with the phone? Mind you, it worked for 6months... just seems odd that they wouldn't reply, unless they used a throw away account for selling (which isn't uncommon, I suppose)...
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I don't usually do it, but this user has 756 positive reviews, the phone was complete and mint looking....
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Ya, no problem with replying. I think some people on here are just babies. They forget the XDA is a community, or maybe they just don't have anything better to do.
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Yeah, it is like they work for Google.
drozek said:
They still don't know it wasn't stolen. The original person might not have reported it, a lot of people don't report stolen/lost phones. You should see if any other manufacture will help you without proof of purchase.
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If you didn't reported, it is your problem, not mine. And also, why let me use it for 6 months, and then say we don-t know if it is yours? If you are going to implement a policy like that, do like apple does, and don-t let me use it whatsoever. If that was the case, upon receiving the phone and being asked for a password to unlock it, i could have contacted the seller immediately, and being covered by Paypal, nothing like this would have happened. But don't implement it like this which is very stupid.
Think for a moment. Haven't the phone broke, I could have been using a "stolen" phone forever, but since it broke, that is when they care. Horrible policy.
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I tried using find my phone, and nothing. I also tried calling my phone and nothing
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Well, then it's probably not a borked screen. Maybe if the firmware is corrupted, it's still allowing charging. Idk... it's too bad the pixel doesn't allow hardware reset (like my s5 did. Sometimes that made a difference, when it I messed up and the phone wouldn't boot).
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I don't usually do it, but this user has 756 positive reviews, the phone was complete and mint looking....
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Reviews don't mean much. They can be faked. Bots and the like... I would just avoid buying used electronics, in general... so much can go wrong, even with a brandnew phone. Hardware defects, firmware problems, etc, etc... buying stuff used is a huge risk...
I think you have a couple of options left, assuming you've exhausted all other avenues / troubleshooting;
1. You can bug google more and hope that you encounter someone sympathetic, after explaining that the seller hasn't replied / explaining the situation... some support people are more helpful than others, it might require multiple attempts.
2. You can take your phone to a 3rd party, but authorized google technician... they might have resources/tools not available to you or I... they might be able to determine the problem and fix it (but obviously, it will cost you).

Verizon bootloader unlock soon?

I know, I know, WHY DID I BUY THE VERIZON PIXEL 2? Well, i actually got it as a gift from my parents, they got the BestBuy 100$ off so they thought it was a good deal. I personally had a Nexus 6P but my battery was completely dying and i bought it from newegg so i cant rma it. I got it today and i love it, but its so weird without the ability to use still like greenify, adblock, titanium backup, etc. So is there a guess of when there will be a bootloader unlock if there will be one?
Was there ever an unlock for the Verizon Pixel? Therein lies your answer.
mtoomey79 said:
Was there ever an unlock for the Verizon Pixel? Therein lies your answer.
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Not sure if joking/sarcasm, but there was an unlock for the Pixel but it was discovered by accident. Definitely no guarantee for it this time around.
aryathecat said:
Not sure if joking/sarcasm, but there was an unlock for the Pixel but it was discovered by accident. Definitely no guarantee for it this time around.
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There is a guarantee. It won't happen.
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bobby janow said:
There is a guarantee. It won't happen.
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That's a silly assumption...
I guess we can only hope the same thing happens. Im going to keep it for updating for as long as I can.
Etheralrealm said:
I guess we can only hope the same thing happens. Im going to keep it for updating for as long as I can.
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What do you mean? Why would you not update? You will never get root on that device so either sell it or live with it. Not updating will only make your device less secure. Besides, you'll need to update to the November patch in order to fix the Krack wifi exploit. This is not a silly assumption, this is fact. I'd be more than happy to eat my words at some point but for now the sugar is in the back of the cabinet.
All we need is a bounty thread at this point. You know that's next right? This way everyone complaining about Verizon can go to one place to rant and not all over the boards.
Etheralrealm said:
I know, I know, WHY DID I BUY THE VERIZON PIXEL 2? Well, i actually got it as a gift from my parents, they got the BestBuy 100$ off so they thought it was a good deal. I personally had a Nexus 6P but my battery was completely dying and i bought it from newegg so i cant rma it. I got it today and i love it, but its so weird without the ability to use still like greenify, adblock, titanium backup, etc. So is there a guess of when there will be a bootloader unlock if there will be one?
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Your choice is, buy a google version then sell the Vz one.
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Your choice is, buy a google version then sell the Vz one.
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Agreed. But if he got it as a gift then his options might be limited if it was not bought outright. I'd just say live with it, most people aren't rooting any longer anyway. There is no root yet although that might be coming when images are released. Bootloader unlock, however, on the Verizon Pixels is not going to happen anytime soon, if ever. And to the OP, @Etheralrealm you don't need TiB if you're not flashing roms really. Greenify is a waste with this device and Adaway has some VPN alternatives. I'd just enjoy the device and forget about messing with it.
Yeah, it was bought on a payment plan so my options with selling it are kind of limited.
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Agreed. But if he got it as a gift then his options might be limited if it was not bought outright. I'd just say live with it, most people aren't rooting any longer anyway. There is no root yet although that might be coming when images are released. Bootloader unlock, however, on the Verizon Pixels is not going to happen anytime soon, if ever. And to the OP, @Etheralrealm you don't need TiB if you're not flashing roms really. Greenify is a waste with this device and Adaway has some VPN alternatives. I'd just enjoy the device and forget about messing with it.
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I brought it back to Verizon and since it was only a few days they actually were willing to reverse my purchase. I ordered a 6P battery kit and it is working great again, hope it lasts!

Bootloader unlock 2019

Hi
I'm getting a p20 today, really wish I had checked before I bought. I see a lot of services for paid bootloader unlock, but most are not working now. Is there any current ones that are still working as of today please?
Thanks
brezzz said:
Hi
I'm getting a p20 today, really wish I had checked before I bought. I see a lot of services for paid bootloader unlock, but most are not working now. Is there any current ones that are still working as of today please?
Thanks
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Ya but the prices at least doubled since what they were last month for some reason. Might sell mine now and switch companies
Are you able to list the ones that are confirmed still working, regardless of price please?
Thanks
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brezzz said:
Are you able to list the ones that are confirmed still working, regardless of price please?
Thanks
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Not allowed to say. They'll take it down because its advertising
But there are still working ones out there?
brezzz said:
But there are still working ones out there?
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I wonder too if there are some working services for P20 Pro.. please anyone let me know If so...
due to advertising feel free to send link to my mail
[email protected]
Think I'm going to return this phone and go with oneplus instead
brezzz said:
Think I'm going to return this phone and go with oneplus instead
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Never regretted any devices before, but this P20 i regret getting.
Though, it was a bargain...
The device is splendid and the hardware is great. But Huawei and their software is not. Sadly.
so yeah, return the device and get a Pixel 3 or OP6T. Or an Android One device.

Question S22 Ultra Samsung lock help

Hi, I purchased a Samsung S22U on Facebook a month ago and the phone got locked by Samsung this morning, saying it was "lost in transit or a trade-in device was never received". Samsung doesn't seem to care and won't even look at all the pictures and messenger conversation I have.
I haven't flashed ROMs or rooted a phone in a decade, but I used to be very familiar with it. Will flashing a custom ROM bypass Samsung's lock on the device, or do you know another method to get around this? This has become a very expensive paperweight. Running multiple IMEI checkers, it doesn't seem to be blacklisted.
Coldfire99 said:
Hi, I purchased a Samsung S22U on Facebook a month ago and the phone got locked by Samsung this morning, saying it was "lost in transit or a trade-in device was never received". Samsung doesn't seem to care and won't even look at all the pictures and messenger conversation I have.
I haven't flashed ROMs or rooted a phone in a decade, but I used to be very familiar with it. Will flashing a custom ROM bypass Samsung's lock on the device, or do you know another method to get around this? This has become a very expensive paperweight. Running multiple IMEI checkers, it doesn't seem to be blacklisted.
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So exactly how long you bought it until now? As I know, Samsung allows only 15 days from the day when the previous owner received his phone for trade-in program. After 15 days, they will lock it immediately. Here you said a month ago.
lemonade747 said:
So exactly how long you bought it until now? As I know, Samsung allows only 15 days from the day when the previous owner received his phone for trade-in program. After 15 days, they will lock it immediately. Here you said a month ago.
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I picked up the phone from the guy on June 24th, but didn't activate it until yesterday or the day before. Thought I wanted an Iphone for macro photos, but bought a digital camera instead.
Coldfire99 said:
I picked up the phone from the guy on June 24th, but didn't activate it until yesterday or the day before. Thought I wanted an Iphone for macro photos, but bought a digital camera instead.
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ok, so it's weird because it exactly 1 month from the day you bought it. How much you paid for it?
lemonade747 said:
ok, so it's weird because it exactly 1 month from the day you bought it. How much you paid for it?
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Yeah, not sure if that's because I waited forever to activate or what. I paid $800, but he had it listed for $900.
You need to contact the person you bought it from. Samsung can't do anything to help you since you didn't buy it from them.
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You need to contact the person you bought it from. Samsung can't do anything to help you since you didn't buy it from them.
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The seller doesn't care, it's meant to be a scam. He's just ignoring my messages. I think I found a way to fix it, but it's going to cost me a little. Seems to be reliable though
Coldfire99 said:
The seller doesn't care, it's meant to be a scam. He's just ignoring my messages. I think I found a way to fix it, but it's going to cost me a little. Seems to be reliable though
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Good luck with that. It sounds like you're about to fall for another scam.
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Good luck with that. It sounds like you're about to fall for another scam.
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Nah, it's a legit business. Hundreds of reviews, thousands of followers, dozens of videos dating eight years back. Can't believe I found it, but it's legit. Talked to the guy on the phone. The real question is: Will the fix last during updates.
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Nah, it's a legit business. Hundreds of reviews, thousands of followers, dozens of videos dating eight years back. Can't believe I found it, but it's legit. Talked to the guy on the phone. The real question is: Will the fix last during updates.
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Lemme know if it works, as i am also on the same boat
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Nah, it's a legit business. Hundreds of reviews, thousands of followers, dozens of videos dating eight years back. Can't believe I found it, but it's legit. Talked to the guy on the phone. The real question is: Will the fix last during updates.
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So... Phone works great for the most part. Two things can't be done: System updates and using smart switch for data transfer. Otherwise, it is fully functional
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Lemme know if it works, as i am also on the same boat
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If you're still interested, let me know. As said above, you can't do system updates and the smart switch won't work, but otherwise it's fully functional. They are working on the update part, but it's not possible yet
Coldfire99 said:
If you're still interested, let me know. As said above, you can't do system updates and the smart switch won't work, but otherwise it's fully functional. They are working on the update part, but it's not possible yet
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Sure, plz do let me know how to go about it
I also am in that boat, please let me know where you went to have this fixed. I have chimera but the lock doesn’t even allow a reboot into download mode
I need to know how to unlock mine to
Yeah me as well I'd surly try it
Same, how did you manage this? Purchased off of FB marketplace for my wife, ended up with a paperweight.aouls love to know how to get rid of this lock
Coldfire99 said:
The seller doesn't care, it's meant to be a scam. He's just ignoring my messages. I think I found a way to fix it, but it's going to cost me a little. Seems to be reliable though
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Hi. Can you tell me the person or the business info from were you able to get it working again, as i am in the same situation. Thank you.
Yeah, sorry. I stopped logging into this forum. I also just bought a new phone since I couldn't risk a random nighttime update causing me to lose stuff. Here is the guy... Tell him I sent you. It won't get you any discount or anything, but maybe he will remember me too eventually haha https://www.facebook.com/MNMobileGuy

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