I got a pixel 3, but having a hard time unlock it.
On linux, downloaded the latest abd & fastboot binary from google. Tried to unlock, however get stuck on the last step, namely "fastboot flashing unlock"
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it basically means you are oem locked. I had the same problem, turns out I have a verizon pixel which I didn't know. I'm currently trying to figure out a way to oem unlock it, the best solution i found was a program called dePixel8 but that is only half working, it get stuck on the third command i have to run so I'm trying to figure out what to do, but it does sound like people have had luck with it, i just don't know what i'm doing wrong.
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this is the output of the device:
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If i give the oem unlock and tell it to go ahead it'll freeze to the point i have to unscrew the battery leads to get it going again.
Anyone any idea how to get an unlocked bootloader into it, or get it to unlock?
It runs stock 4.1.2, usb debug set.
So i'll answer my own question in case this may help someone.
I used RDS lite to flash an sbf, rebooted to fastboot, did the fastboot oem unlock and it unlocked.
After which it went into a bootloop, so i reflashed the stock.
so now it's unlocked and rooted.
Thanks for coming back and posting the way you worked through it.
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If you turn OEM Unlock on you can flash it back to stock using odin and the stock Samsung ROM.
If OEM Unlock is off, you cannot flash it using Odin.
It's a safety feature to prevent unauthorized use. Say your phone is stolen and OEM unlock is on, they can just flash it back to stock (getting around any passwords you may have set). If OEM unlock is off, they can't get into your phone unless they know your password and if they try to flash it to something else, Odin fails.
At least that's my memory of it. If we ever get an unlocked bootloader, it has uses there too.
I received my Pixel 3 yesterday, and today got the opportunity to sit down with it and go through unlocking the bootloader and rooting the phone. After doing all this, it successfully booted up, I restored all my data, then went to download and install the newest monthly, as detailed at https://www.xda-developers.com/flash-monthly-security-update-google-pixel/ . When I did so, it went through most of the process, but then failed as shown in the attached picture, and now my phone will not even boot, though I can access TWRP. Any tips on how to fix this?
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Update your android developer tools (fastboot/adb) and then try a different port/cable. I've had this happen in the past with certain versions of fastboot and ports on my PC.
After flashing Pixel Experience I am not able to see the OEM unlock option in developer option. Even after going to fastboot mode and connecting the usb cable and in command prompt after entering adb devices there is no devices showing at all. So please kindly give some suggestions to solve this if any.
Device is K20 Pro
Custom Recovery- Orange Fox
Custom ROM- Pixel Experience
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My guess will be that, since you already unlocked your phone, it's not showing. But my problem is something weird. I can't even find my developer options even after tapping on the build number 10 rimes...any solution ??
I have pixel-3 with last version of android installed , but now the issue is Im unable to enable oem from developer option, it is grayedout and I can unable it. any way out to make it enable so I can enable the bootloader . Please help.
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Pleae help me how to solve this issue
This is a carrier version, so bootloader cannot be unlocked and there is no workaround.
I made the same mistake of purchasing the phone from a reseller and ended up with a locked bootloader. What's worse is that the battery has expanded with a few months and the back panel is coming off.
First and last time I ever purchase a phone from a reseller.