So if I'm understanding everything correctly, as of right now, there is no way of unlocked us/canada variants that is free.
There are 2 services, unsamlock and sampwnd, that will unlock bootloader for you. And also, I can't find a price for both of these.
And on top, anything over oneui 3.1 doesn't work?
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Is it even going to be possible to bypass the locked bootloader on the Verizon model so that it will have the same (or close to the same) amount of roms and development as the other version?
In other words, will the Verizon bootloader ever be FULLY unlocked through some method? Also, will the dev version be of any help to unlock the bootloader of the normal version?
OlympusGod said:
Is it even going to be possible to bypass the locked bootloader on the Verizon model so that it will have the same (or close to the same) amount of roms and development as the other version?
In other words, will the Verizon bootloader ever be FULLY unlocked through some method? Also, will the dev version be of any help to unlock the bootloader of the normal version?
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check the verizon SG3 custom development section, theres a thread going on thats going thru the process and their progress so far........right now as it stands, they're at a 90% unlock meaning they have access to bootloader partitions, so its close now and theres a huge bounty for whoever gets it unlocked (so far with all the goals being met its at 3200 bucks roughly)
Is there a way to unlock the bootloader and root the OnePlus 7 Pro from T-Mobile, if gotten through like the Jump on Demand program? Not paid off yet.
I thought someone here was allowing you to text him or her your phone number and IMEI and they'd unlock it for you, not sure if that has something to do with then being able to unlock the bootloader?
Yes. Gotta unlock first. Send your devices phone number and last name of account holder..wait a couple of days and you will receive a private message on XDA..then use the unlock app to unlock
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...-unlock-sim-t-mobile-users-heres-how-t3935327
Then you can move forward with bootloader unlock, root etc etc
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/guide-bootloader-unlock-twrp-install-t3940368
Hopefully I'm not breaking any rules by linking..lol
I do want to add that I converted from the newest T-Mobile OOS to the newest international version of OOS. In the guides it will tell you in what order to do all this.
I'm not trying to be rude, I'm really not but a simple search in this forum would absolutely give you all the answers needed
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Yes. Gotta unlock first. Send your devices phone number and last name of account holder..wait a couple of days and you will receive a private message on XDA..then use the unlock app to unlock
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...-unlock-sim-t-mobile-users-heres-how-t3935327
Then you can move forward with bootloader unlock, root etc etc
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/guide-bootloader-unlock-twrp-install-t3940368
Hopefully I'm not breaking any rules by linking..lol
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Thank you for the links and quick response, much appreciated It's nice to have friendly helpful XDA members.
I thought the T-Mobile phone could be rooted with that sim unlock thing, just wasn't super sure.
You're welcome friend. The Sim unlock is just the first step. While you are waiting for the unlock, check out the process and in what order to do things to obtain root. There is a thread in the guides section that tells you in what order to do things, E.G. unlock Sim, upgrade to international version of oxygen, root, unlock bootloader, install magisk, and twrp (not necessarily in that order). I did not install twrp as I don't need it. I only installed magisk after Sim unlock, upgrade to newest international version of oxygen, root and bootloader unlock (not necessarily in that order)
Hopefully this helps
Getting an Unlocked Pixel 2 off EBay.
Once I unlock the bootloader, and put in my Verizon sim.......will Verizon lock my bootloader?
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I don't think any carrier has control over locking the bootloader. They can however keep you from unlocking it, just not the other way around
zardiw said:
Getting an Unlocked Pixel 2 off EBay.
Once I unlock the bootloader, and put in my Verizon sim.......will Verizon lock my bootloader?
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As long as it actually was through Google and not a Verizon one you will be fine. Make sure it's not just carrier unlocked, since the Verizon ones will still be considered unlocked due to being able to use it on other carriers.
Keithn said:
As long as it actually was through Google and not a Verizon one you will be fine. Make sure it's not just carrier unlocked, since the Verizon ones will still be considered unlocked due to being able to use it on other carriers.
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The op is talking about bootloader being unlocked and your talking about the carrier/sim lock... Verizon pixels that were on a certain firmware were able to have their bootloader unlocked, and then it was patched. So pretty much all Verizon pixel 2 are not able to have the bootloader unlocked. Pixels straight from Google are able to have the bootloader unlocked. Now as far as the carrier/sim lock, either version, Verizon or Google, they come unlocked and. I'm pretty sure they can't be relocked. I believe they would just blacklist the device.
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The op is talking about bootloader being unlocked and your talking about the carrier/sim lock... Verizon pixels that were on a certain firmware were able to have their bootloader unlocked, and then it was patched. So pretty much all Verizon pixel 2 are not able to have the bootloader unlocked. Pixels straight from Google are able to have the bootloader unlocked. Now as far as the carrier/sim lock, either version, Verizon or Google, they come unlocked and. I'm pretty sure they can't be relocked. I believe they would just blacklist the device.
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No, I am talking about both. I only mentioned to be aware that the device may be listed as unlocked due to not having carrier restrictions, but might still be a "Verizon Edition" with a non unlockable bootloader.
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As long as it actually was through Google and not a Verizon one you will be fine. Make sure it's not just carrier unlocked, since the Verizon ones will still be considered unlocked due to being able to use it on other carriers.
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No, I am talking about both. I only mentioned to be aware that the device may be listed as unlocked due to not having carrier restrictions, but might still be a "Verizon Edition" with a non unlockable bootloader.
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Ahh gotcha. Sorry didn't get that when I read it the first time. When you put it this way, I now get what you were saying. Good advise! :good: :good:
I was reading through and people say the OEM was locked. Has anyone found a work around to this I want to get this phone for the mod friendliness however if the OEM unlocking is locked it would be impossible. Any work around? I really want to have access to hotspot with no issues
Not currently. I don't have the phone yet, ordered Friday probably won't be getting it til Monday. If it seems impossible to root, I'll trade it in for the note 10+.
Unfortunately not. You either have to meet Sprints requirements for them to unlock it (phone paid in full and active for 60 days or more on their network) or we have to wait and see if an amazing devs can help us out.
Wait does that mean that sprint will actually unlock the phone for you? If they do, is root possible or would someone still have to develop something for it?
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Wait does that mean that sprint will actually unlock the phone for you? If they do, is root possible or would someone still have to develop something for it?
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Pretty sure the post about Sprint unlocking the device is confusing SIM unlock with bootloader unlock. Which of course are 2 very different things. I've never heard of carriers having anything to do with unlocking the bootloader. But unlocking the SIM, yes (they have to by law now).
Otherwise, the requirements stated would not be that hard to meet, and plenty of folks would already be unlocking their Sprint 7 Pro bootloaders.
Unlocking the bootloader is the main barrier to root. I don't see why (with an unlocked bootloader) you couldn't just root with one of the existing methods (flash patched boot img with fastboot, or boot TWRP and flash Magisk) and no real development would be needed. But it's that locked bootloader that is the kicker!
So is there any no root workaround for use of the native hotspot on the sprint version of this device?
Or would we just have to use an app?
I was under the impression the device I ordered off ebay could be bootloader unlocked (apparently verizon pixel 3a), but can't seem to figure it out myself, and i'm starting to think its not possible. If anyone can unlock the bootloader, I am willing to pay.. If not.. :RIP: :crying: Hopefully this doesn't violate the rules, didn't see any.
Unlocking the bootloader on Pixel phones is pretty easy. You can use the guide here to unlock the bootloader.
You will need to use ADB. If you are not familiar with ADB, you can use the guide found here.
I'm assuming that you want to unlock the bootloader so that you can root your Pixel. I used this guide.
I reread your post and noticed that you bought a Pixel that is carrier locked to Verizon. Usually, unlocking the bootloader of a Verizon phone is either not possible or difficult. The information that I gave you is for carrier unlocked Pixels. I haven't had a carrier locked phone in many years so my memory of what is possible is probably a bit fuzzy.
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Unlocking the bootloader on Pixel phones is pretty easy. You can use the guide here to unlock the bootloader.
You will need to use ADB. If you are not familiar with ADB, you can use the guide found here.
I'm assuming that you want to unlock the bootloader so that you can root your Pixel. I used this guide.
I reread your post and noticed that you bought a Pixel that is carrier locked to Verizon. Usually, unlocking the bootloader of a Verizon phone is either not possible or difficult. The information that I gave you is for carrier unlocked Pixels. I haven't had a carrier locked phone in many years so my memory of what is possible is probably a bit fuzzy.
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The phone is not carrier locked, but it was a verizon phone previously. Thanks for the links, and basically my problem I run into is the Greyed out unlock option in developer settings.
Have you tried doing a factory reset and then allow the phone to update over wi-fi?
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The phone is not carrier locked, but it was a verizon phone previously. Thanks for the links, and basically my problem I run into is the Greyed out unlock option in developer settings.
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Remove the sim card, do a factory reset, and then go through the setup without the SIM installed. This should allow the OEM unlock to be toggled. Its worked for multiple other people.
Did you switch from Verizon to Tmobile? It appears from what I'm reading that TMO sims are downloading carrier specific settings/options which block the unlock switch.
Regardless of whether you use tmobile or not, the above method *should* allow you to unlock.