How to get round oem unlock? - Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers

I have a device which is locked to the network, meaning I cant enable oem unlock to unlock the bootloader. Is there any way round this? Thanks

If it is a Verizon Pixel 2 and has newer than January's release in it, there's nothing you can do

jakeman19751023 said:
If it is a Verizon Pixel 2 and has newer than January's release in it, there's nothing you can do
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It's EE and its older than that

Connor1744 said:
It's EE and its older than that
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Contact your service provider.

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OEM Unlocking

How do I get to enable OEM Unlocking on a verizon Pixel with the 7.1.1 Update? I've already went to a verizon store and they told me to go check out the forums.
It's greyed out, too
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Haxel101 said:
How do I get to enable OEM Unlocking on a verizon Pixel with the 7.1.1 Update? I've already went to a verizon store and they told me to go check out the forums.
It's greyed out, too
Thanks
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Can't on 7.1.1. You had to do it before it updated. No way possible now.
TonikJDK said:
Can't on 7.1.1. You had to do it before it updated. No way possible now.
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Any way to revert the Android version?
Haxel101 said:
Any way to revert the Android version?
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No, you are done. Sorry man.
TonikJDK said:
No, you are done. Sorry man.
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Is it possible for there to be a method in the future?
Haxel101 said:
Is it possible for there to be a method in the future?
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Anything is possible in the future. But not right now. And no word of any progress.
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This is where it sits currently.
If you want to unlock, install TWRP, etc. on the Verizon Pixel it MUST be done before updating to 7.1.1. The OTA permanently locks the bootloader UNLESS you unlocked before taking the OTA.
The OTA to 7.1.1 blocks the ability to unlock the bootloader with DePixel8. It also blocks the ability to fastboot an earlier build.
None of the developers are working on unlocking the Verizon devices running 7.1.1. The group that did it previously publicly stated they were not searching​ for a new exploit.

Does this mean the bootloader is locked

OEM Unlock is greyed out in my Pixel XL Android 8.0.0 does that mean the bootloader is locked?
Not if it says this:
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Mine is unlocked and says this with both WiFi and data on.....
S8ntsHaz3 said:
Mine is unlocked and says this with both WiFi and data on.....
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Thank you both for the replies this is exactly what mine says it says connect to the internet.. hmm wonder how you enable it unless it doesn't need to be enabled anymore..
Pixelxluser said:
Thank you both for the replies this is exactly what mine says it says connect to the internet.. hmm wonder how you enable it unless it doesn't need to be enabled anymore..
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More than likely it's a Verizon phone. If so, it can't be enabled and there is currently no exploit available to enable it. I believe the same goes if it's an EE phone.
robocuff said:
More than likely it's a Verizon phone. If so, it can't be enabled and there is currently no exploit available to enable it. I believe the same goes if it's an EE phone.
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Correct. If it was not unlocked when on the pre november builds it is no longer unlockable (only if it's a VZW or EE device). The exploit that allowed depixel8 to work was closed and there is no known method to unlock it now. And no, you cannot flash an older factory image to regain the ability.

Is it still possible to unlock Pixel 2 Verizon boot loader?

I have tried everything to unlock my Pixel 2 from Verison and I can't enable OEM unlocking. Please Help!!!
If it hasnt been patched in the latest update, this works without enabling the oem unlock switch. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=75076844
cmlusco said:
If it hasnt been patched in the latest update, this works without enabling the oem unlock switch. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=75076844
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This method cannot be used if you have updated to OPM2.171019.016
enzyne said:
This method cannot be used if you have updated to OPM2.171019.016
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How can I check which update I have?
x31234 said:
How can I check which update I have?
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Settings>System>About and down at the bottom of the page under build number.
enzyne said:
This method cannot be used if you have updated to OPM2.171019.016
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enzyne said:
Settings>System>About and down at the bottom of the page under build number.
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I have OPM2.171019.029 anyway to downgrade?
You can't downgrade.
I ordered a refurb on Amazon and cannot flip the OEM Unlock switch in Developer Tools. Do I need to return this phone?
starkruzr said:
You can't downgrade.
I ordered a refurb on Amazon and cannot flip the OEM Unlock switch in Developer Tools. Do I need to return this phone?
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With the exploit you cannot flip the OEM unlock through developer settings. You have to be on the 1st Jan patch or December patch to unlock the bootloader through fastboot.
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starkruzr said:
You can't downgrade.
I ordered a refurb on Amazon and cannot flip the OEM Unlock switch in Developer Tools. Do I need to return this phone?
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Did you buy a verizon variant or the google one?
There was no indication either way. It just said “unlocked,” referring to the carrier. It works fine on AT&T. I think it’s basically a dice roll.
I think I have to send the ****ing thing back and buy it new from Google in order to be sure, which is ENORMOUSLY aggravating. The Verizon device and generic device should be two entirely different SKUs.
starkruzr said:
There was no indication either way. It just said “unlocked,” referring to the carrier. It works fine on AT&T. I think it’s basically a dice roll.
I think I have to send the ****ing thing back and buy it new from Google in order to be sure, which is ENORMOUSLY aggravating. The Verizon device and generic device should be two entirely different SKUs.
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On the outside of the box, if you see "SIM ID" as one of the barcodes, that is a Verizon unit. Google and Fi units don't have that since they don't ship with a physical sim card. Instead, they have "ESIM ID."
enzyne said:
On the outside of the box, if you see "SIM ID" as one of the barcodes, that is a Verizon unit. Google and Fi units don't have that since they don't ship with a physical sim card. Instead, they have "ESIM ID."
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This is good for people buying in a store to know. I bought refurbished from Amazon and it would appear the refurbisher has no idea what the difference is.

Question OnePlus 9 T-Mobile sim unlock

Need help unlocking a T-Mobile OnePlus 9. Bought i and didn't know it was locked, it wasn't mentioned. I tried contacting T-Mobile and they weren't any help.
same thing with you i hope any one can help us
i don't know if install custom rom can unlocking sim ?
batmon15 said:
i don't know if install custom rom can unlocking sim ?
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Nope it can only be unlocked on stock tmobile rom
MrSteelX said:
Nope it can only be unlocked on stock tmobile rom
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Wasn't sure if it's possible to unlock the bootloader while still being Sim locked. Thanks for letting me know, guess I'll wait till we find a way to sim unlock before doing the bootloader.
Knuckles25 said:
Wasn't sure if it's possible to unlock the bootloader while still being Sim locked. Thanks for letting me know, guess I'll wait till we find a way to sim unlock before doing the bootloader.
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Bootloader can be unlocked without sim unlock
MrSteelX said:
Nope it can only be unlocked on stock tmobile rom
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any advise can you provided i got Unlocked Temporarily for 1 month it's end yesterday my boot-loader is unlocked now
batmon15 said:
any advise can you provided i got Unlocked Temporarily for 1 month it's end yesterday my boot-loader is unlocked now
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Once you pay off the phone. It can then be sim unlocked. The other way is to pay someone to sim unlock the phone.

Question Can all Pixel 6A phones have their bootloader unlocked???

Hi. As the title says, can all Pixel 6A phone have their bootloader unlocked? I plan on buying a Pixel 6A on Ebay in July (if i get enough money) that has the carrier unlocked. Is there a good chance that I can unlock its bootloader?
mbudden89 said:
Hi. As the title says, can all Pixel 6A phone have their bootloader unlocked? I plan on buying a Pixel 6A on Ebay in July (if i get enough money) that has the carrier unlocked. Is there a good chance that I can unlock its bootloader?
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I don't have personal experience but I've read that some Pixel phones that are sold on such platforms can't be unlocked.
If it's possible ensure that you buy phones that can be unlocked
beeshyams said:
I don't have personal experience but I've read that some Pixel phones that are sold on such platforms can't be unlocked.
If it's possible ensure that you buy phones that can be unlocked
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thanks!
Verizon ones definitely can't be bootloader unlocked.
mike.s said:
Verizon ones definitely can't be bootloader unlocked.
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Even if the phone is carrier unlocked?
mbudden89 said:
Even if the phone is carrier unlocked?
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Verizon ones definitely can't be bootloader unlocked.
mike.s said:
Verizon ones definitely can't be bootloader unlocked.
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Really? I was told by someone in a Discord server that as long as it's carrier unlocked it can have its bootloader unlocked.
mbudden89 said:
Really? I was told by someone in a Discord server that as long as it's carrier unlocked it can have its bootloader unlocked.
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Verizon models cannot have their bootloader unlocked.
Lughnasadh said:
Verizon models cannot have their bootloader unlocked.
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oh okay. well i found this seller on ebay that states that i want a model that can have its bootloader unlocked i just have to choose the "factory unlocked" option. so that's good.
mbudden89 said:
oh okay. well i found this seller on ebay that states that i want a model that can have its bootloader unlocked i just have to choose the "factory unlocked" option. so that's good.
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I recommend you buy directly from the Google Store.
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I recommend you buy directly from the Google Store.
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I don't have that kind of money. That would be like over $500 CAD.
Can the bootloader on a T-Mobile model be unlocked?

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