Is there a site where I can check an imei # to see if the bootloader is unlockable, for a Google Pixel 2? I know for LG phones, I could email and get a yes or no. How can I verify if a Pixel 2 I want to buy can unlock its bootloader?
I read that replacement phones are usually locked. And seems to be trouble with Verizon models. And to check OEM Unlocking to be sure the switch is not grayed out. Is there a better way to be sure I am getting one that can be unlocked?
Thanks
I would like to take my old Verizon Pixel 2 and use it on T-Mobile. Do I need to unlock the Verizon Pixel 2 before I can use it on TMO? Or, is it as simple as changing the SIM card?
I have verified that the Verizon Pixel 2 is locked by seeing if I can turn on OEM unlocking in the developer tools (I cannot).
Sorry if this has covered but I did not find it in the threads. Any advice appreciated.
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The pixel 2 from Verizon comes factory unlocked. Not bootloader unlocked, but sim unlocked. Yes you can put a TMobile sim in it and it will work
I've been thinking of making this list for people who will be buying a Pixel 4 XL in future. It might come in handy to decide where to buy your phone from.
Please post in the thread what your seller/carrier did and I will update the list.
Note: You can buy a bootloader unlockable Pixel 4 XL directly from the Google Store.
UK greyed out OEM
EE
UK unlockable bootloader
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StrangerWeather said:
I've been thinking of making this list for people who will be buying a Pixel 4 XL in future. It might come in handy to decide where to buy your phone from.
Please post in the thread what your seller/carrier did and I will update the list.
Note: You can buy an unblocked Pixel 4 XL directly from the Google Store.
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Verizon? (conflicting reports)
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TMobile variant is locked
StrangerWeather said:
I've been thinking of making this list for people who will be buying a Pixel 4 XL in future. It might come in handy to decide where to buy your phone from.
Please post in the thread what your seller/carrier did and I will update the list.
Note: You can buy an unblocked Pixel 4 XL directly from the Google Store.
UK blocked OEM
EE
UK unblocked OEM
US blocked OEM
Verizon? (conflicting reports)
AT&T
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Best Buy
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UK Vodafone is unblocked.
To be more clear I think you need to refer to it as Bootloader Unlock as OEM has no relation to that at all.
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer btw
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superchilpil said:
To be more clear I think you need to refer to it as Bootloader Unlock as OEM has no relation to that at all.
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer btw
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Hmm, not too sure. It's not that the phones come with an unlocked bootloader, you still have to unlock it. But they are either OEM unlockable or not... Any other suggestions to make it clearer?
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Hmm, not too sure. It's not that the phones come with an unlocked bootloader, you still have to unlock it. But they are either OEM unlockable or not... Any other suggestions to make it clearer?
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Well yeah none of them come with an unlocked bootloader. But your wording wasn't wrong to begin with, I just felt that referring to as bootloader unlockable is a more friendly way to put it especially for the noobs out there.
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Where did you hear about AT&T not being unlockable?
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Where did you hear about AT&T not being unlockable?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/att-pixel-4-xl-locked-bootloader-t3989095
Bit of thread bump, but thanks!
Been searching everywhere to find out if Vodafone UK is un-lockable. Has anyone bought one recently to confirm they're still OK?
The Tmo variant can be unlocked after the sim lock is removed. I think it goes without saying for most that Fi and Google offer unlcockable versions but as this is for new guys it might be worth noting.
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I've been thinking of making this list for people who will be buying a Pixel 4 XL in future. It might come in handy to decide where to buy your phone from.
Please post in the thread what your seller/carrier did and I will update the list.
Note: You can buy a bootloader unlockable Pixel 4 XL directly from the Google Store.
UK greyed out OEM
EE
UK unlockable bootloader
Vodafone
US greyed out OEM
Verizon? (conflicting reports)
AT&T
TMobile
US unlockable bootloader
Best Buy
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U.S. Cellular is unlocked for Pixel 4, would assume xl as well
Except for the Verizon model, all of the other US variants can be bootloader (OEM) unlocked when they are SIM card unlocked. However the SIM card being unlocked is a requirement to having the bootloader unlocked. If you purchase a device through a US service provider, it will generally have the SIM card locked down and you must request a SIM card unlock from your service provider. The "unlocked" version sold by Google (and Best Buy) comes with the SIM card unlocked already. Therefore it can immediately have it's bootloader unlocked.
Verizon variants will never be able to be bootloader unlocked - even if you are able to get Verizon to unlock the SIM card. (People who are successful in bootloader unlocking a Verizon model are the exception to the rule and simply got lucky - normally due to a MEID snafu).
This is the same across the entire Google Pixel line.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/att-pixel-4-xl-locked-bootloader-t3989095
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I'm gonna remove that thread because the bootloader can be unlocked if you carrier unlock your device. Confirmed on my friend's Pixel 4 from AT&T.
StrangerWeather said:
I've been thinking of making this list for people who will be buying a Pixel 4 XL in future. It might come in handy to decide where to buy your phone from.
Please post in the thread what your seller/carrier did and I will update the list.
Note: You can buy a bootloader unlockable Pixel 4 XL directly from the Google Store.
UK greyed out OEM
EE
UK unlockable bootloader
Vodafone
US greyed out OEM
Verizon? (conflicting reports)
AT&T
TMobile
US unlockable bootloader
Best Buy
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I think Verizon is locked if you buy it from them. I bought mine through the Google store with Verizon as a "3rd party" and I got an unlockable XL
I think basically whatever the carrier, they are locked until they are fully paid, is that right? In that case, I might just close the thread as it's not very useful.
Does anyone know if the Spectrum Variant of the Google Pixel 4 xl Has an unlockable bootloader?
I called t mobile today told them I'm a developer and they gave me a permanent unlock for my phone for the OEM so I can't complain but call them, whoever's your provider and tell them you're a developer and you're trying to access the Android 11 operating system and because it's a Google phone they bound to unlock your phone. And my phone ain't fully paid off from T-Mobile so I'm good I'm happy with the results and right now I'm using Android 11 and this bad boy for preview is beautiful
Hello everyone
Any news on Pixel 4XL EE UK to unlock the bootloader after 6 months of use???
I'm on a Verizon variant which I purchased directly from Verizon. Initially I was unable to unlock my bootloader same as everyone else. However, I was recently in developmer options and noticed OEM unlocking was no longer greyed out (I was running Android 11 with Octobers update). I Didn't believe my eyes for a second and immediately toggled it on and got to work. Within a few minutes I was unlocked and rooted. Not sure if they messed up on the 11 update or if it was a mistake from one of the updates. I hadn't checked for a while previous to my discovery so I can't pin down the exact trigger.
Once you either fully payoff the device or get permission through your carrier then the carrier sends it over to Google's server which generates your unlock code then is sent to pixel 4xl as a update which will then unlock your sim. Once your sim unlocked it will allow you to highlight unlock bootloader. This is for tmobile,att, and sprint. Verizon variants however is an exception. You can get sim unlock, but will not highlight the unlock bootloader. Once in a while somebody gets lucky, but does not happen alot. Even tho it is a Google phone the carrier can still make the choice for the bootloader.
Do you have exact information if Pixel 3a G020G is sim unlocked?
Noone knows?
Looking here it should be unlocked
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/bm0sjl/unlike_pixel_3_pixel_3a_has_multiple_variants/
G020G is sim unlocked if bought through Google or a store that specifically says its unlocked. If you buy it from Tmobile/Sprint/AT&T it'll be sim locked. The verizon specific model is a different model #.
So to answer your question - depends on where you buy it.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/bm0sjl/unlike_pixel_3_pixel_3a_has_multiple_variants/
G020G is sim unlocked if bought through Google or a store that specifically says its unlocked. If you buy it from Tmobile/Sprint/AT&T it'll be sim locked. The verizon specific model is a different model #.
So to answer your question - depends on where you buy it.
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Can simlock be checked via IMEI number of pixel?
I searched everywhere in google and everyone said G020G is sim unlocked.
Hi, I've tried to search this on google and xda to no avail. What is the difference between the "normal" Pixel 4a and the G025J model? In particular, will I be able to unlock the bootloader (and flash lineage+microg+root)?
The J suggests it's the Japanese version, probably with different bands. Is that it?
andrepd said:
Hi, I've tried to search this on google and xda to no avail. What is the difference between the "normal" Pixel 4a and the G025J model? In particular, will I be able to unlock the bootloader (and flash lineage+microg+root)?
The J suggests it's the Japanese version, probably with different bands. Is that it?
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Looks like that's the USA version. As long as its carrier unlocked and "OEM unlock"isn't greyed out
Google Pixel 4a - Models and versions
All Google Pixel 4a models and variants. All the differences of each model, specifications and features. The Google Pixel 4a versions and specs may be different for each country.
www.phonemore.com
hammered58 said:
Looks like that's the USA version. As long as its carrier unlocked and "OEM unlock"isn't greyed out
Google Pixel 4a - Models and versions
All Google Pixel 4a models and variants. All the differences of each model, specifications and features. The Google Pixel 4a versions and specs may be different for each country.
www.phonemore.com
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Thanks! Unfortunately I would buy online and I cannot check if the bootloader is unlockable beforehand.
It is a US version indeed, but carrier unlocked. Does this mean I should be able to unlock the bootloader? Because from what I read it's only the Verizon version that is locked down, and the US Google Store version is not.
andrepd said:
Thanks! Unfortunately I would buy online and I cannot check if the bootloader is unlockable beforehand.
It is a US version indeed, but carrier unlocked. Does this mean I should be able to unlock the bootloader? Because from what I read it's only the Verizon version that is locked down, and the US Google Store version is not.
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I can only speak from experience in that every 4a g025j I purchased ( close to 10 ) that said unlocked ,,,,the bootloader could be unlocked ,,,with that being said I just bought a pixel 6, model ( gb7n6 )that said unlocked but it is indeed locked to tmobile, go figure
hammered58 said:
I can only speak from experience in that every 4a g025j I purchased ( close to 10 ) that said unlocked ,,,,the bootloader could be unlocked ,,,with that being said I just bought a pixel 6, model ( gb7n6 )that said unlocked but it is indeed locked to tmobile, go figure
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Thanks for the feedback! Since this has free returns I'm gonna give it a shot.