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So, I just got my shiny, new Pixel, and immediately went to unlock the bootloader prior to booting it up for the first time. I was not pleased to be greeted with the following message:
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
What I've found online is that with newer Android phones, you *have* to boot the phone first and enable USB debugging/OEM unlocking from the developer settings. Is there no way around this? I don't want to waste all that time doing that, only to wipe data a minute later.
If I am forced to do it this way, is there a way to get into the developer settings without first adding my google account, etc.? This is really, frustratingly difficult, especially for such an obscenely expensive phone!
Edit: Okay, you can get into settings without adding a Google account, but the "OEM unlocking" option is greyed out, with the message "Connect to the internet or contact your carrier." WTF? I don't even have a SIM in this phone yet. What gives, Google?
hackel said:
So, I just got my shiny, new Pixel, and immediately went to unlock the bootloader prior to booting it up for the first time. I was not pleased to be greeted with the following message:
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
What I've found online is that with newer Android phones, you *have* to boot the phone first and enable USB debugging/OEM unlocking from the developer settings. Is there no way around this? I don't want to waste all that time doing that, only to wipe data a minute later.
If I am forced to do it this way, is there a way to get into the developer settings without first adding my google account, etc.? This is really, frustratingly difficult, especially for such an obscenely expensive phone!
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I can't answer the main part of the question, but you can skip adding a google account and still enable OEM unlock ability in dev options.
EDIT: regarding your edit, hackel, that is frustrating they make you "activate" it on a carrier or via google before allowing OEM unlock. Very Apple-ish.
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Edit: Okay, you can get into settings without adding a Google account, but the "OEM unlocking" option is greyed out, with the message "Connect to the internet or contact your carrier." WTF? I don't even have a SIM in this phone yet. What gives, Google?
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Did you buy the phone from Verizon or Best Buy? The only ones that support bootloader unlocking are sold direct from Google. The ones from Vz and BB will have "OEM Unlocking" greyed out.
FWIW, I just set mine up this morning. I skipped through most of the settings, didn't add a google app, enabled OEM unlocking, and then unlocked with fastboot with no issues.
EDIT: hmm, I may have put my SIM in it first. Can't remember.
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Did you buy the phone from Verizon or Best Buy? The only ones that support bootloader unlocking are sold direct from Google. The ones from Vz and BB will have "OEM Unlocking" greyed out.
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Do you have confirmation of this? We know about Verizon, but where did you see that devices sold through BestBuy or other carriers would not allow unlocking?
dmbfan36_23 said:
Did you buy the phone from Verizon or Best Buy? The only ones that support bootloader unlocking are sold direct from Google. The ones from Vz and BB will have "OEM Unlocking" greyed out.
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Are you sure? Ars Technica, for instance, among many, are reporting that the Verizon variant can indeed have the BL unlocked. The default for all versions is greyed out until you change it.
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FWIW, I just set mine up this morning. I skipped through most of the settings, didn't add a google app, enabled OEM unlocking, and then unlocked with fastboot with no issues.
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Did you have your phone connected to the internet and/or have a SIM in it when you enabled OEM unlocking?
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Did you buy the phone from Verizon or Best Buy? The only ones that support bootloader unlocking are sold direct from Google. The ones from Vz and BB will have "OEM Unlocking" greyed out.
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No, purchased directly from Google Store. I didn't add a working wifi network the first time (intentionally). I finally just caved in and added one, and after a few seconds the OEM unlocking option became available. I really wish I didn't have to allow the device to check-in with Google simply in order to unlock it.
Oh well, thanks!
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Do you have confirmation of this. We know about Verizon, but where did you see that devices sold through BestBuy or other carriers would not allow unlocking?
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Best Buy is selling the Verizon version. Google has stated that only the ones sold directly from them have unlockable bootloaders.
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Are you sure? Ars Technica, for instance, among many, are reporting that the Verizon variant can indeed have the BL unlocked. The default for all versions is greyed out until you change it.
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Where did they say that? Everything I've seen says it's not unlockable:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/10/04/confirmed-verizon-pixels-bootloader-will-not-unlockable/
All of the phones ship locked, but on non-Google versions the option to enable OEM unlocking remains greyed out.
All phones, including those sold by Vz, are carrier unlocked though.
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Best Buy is selling the Verizon version. Google has stated that only the ones sold directly from them have unlockable bootloaders.
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You're absolutely right. I must've read that the Verizon variant will be carrier unlocked and interpreted that as BL.
Still garbage that you have to phone home before the google variant will allow an OEM unlock.
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Best Buy is selling the Verizon version. Google has stated that only the ones sold directly from them have unlockable bootloaders.
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Ok, I think you are talking specifically about the U.S. then. I'm pretty sure Pixel devices sold through carriers here in Canada have unlockable bootloaders. My device hasn't arrived yet, so I haven't personally verified.
Out of curiosity... Has anyone tried removing the Verizon sim card and replacing it with a T-Mobile or AT&T sim before or after first boot to see if it changes the unlock option?
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Ok, I think you are talking specifically about the U.S. then. I'm pretty sure Pixel devices sold through carriers here in Canada have unlockable bootloaders. My device hasn't arrived yet, so I haven't personally verified.
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Please let us know when you do especially if you're on Bell. Thanks!
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Did you buy the phone from Verizon or Best Buy? The only ones that support bootloader unlocking are sold direct from Google. The ones from Vz and BB will have "OEM Unlocking" greyed out.
FWIW, I just set mine up this morning. I skipped through most of the settings, didn't add a google app, enabled OEM unlocking, and then unlocked with fastboot with no issues.
EDIT: hmm, I may have put my SIM in it first. Can't remember.
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Does anyone know for sure that the phones from best buy are locked and have a locked bootloader? I contacted best buy and they said the phones are locked but when I contacted Google support, they said those phones along with the Google store phones are unlocked with a unlocked bootloader. Don't know who to believe? I would like to buy the phone from best buy only if it's unlocked with a unlocked bootloader because the Google stores shipping and logistics are all screwed up. Ordered placed later are getting shipped before earlier orders. Not happy with Google.
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hackel said:
No, purchased directly from Google Store. I didn't add a working wifi network the first time (intentionally). I finally just caved in and added one, and after a few seconds the OEM unlocking option became available. I really wish I didn't have to allow the device to check-in with Google simply in order to unlock it.
Oh well, thanks!
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Hackel, you don't need to enter your google account info or insert your sim. Just connect to wifi and then go to developer settings to disable OEM unlock.
Source: Me cause I did it, duh
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Out of curiosity... Has anyone tried removing the Verizon sim card and replacing it with a T-Mobile or AT&T sim before or after first boot to see if it changes the unlock option?
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That's a no go, the VZW model has a different CID.
I can't speak for why we have to connect to the internet before you can OEM unlock, but toggling this setting before you can unlock the bootloader is a security measure and its a really good thing.
Think about it, if your Pixel was a corporate phone or you actually cared about security, you would want the bootloader to be locked.
Without the need to boot the phone and enter a password:
1. I could steal / borrow your phone when you aren't looking
2. unlock the bootloader with ANY PC
3. then sideload a kernel that did something bad, or fastboot boot to twrp and install some malware
4. then give it back to you
OR
I could just steal your phone and wipe / flash it and keep it or sell it.
Nothing could stop me from doing either if you got your wish. In its current setup, your pin / password / fingerprint can still protect the phone from getting unlocked. You are in control.
I know anyone who wants to unlock the bootloader here does not care about security. I've been there. But you also have to think about who these phones are really made for. They were built to be mainstream phones for everyone. These aren't strictly developer phones. Even Nexus phones had this feature. My 5x and 6p required me to OEM unlock before I could unlock the bootloader. I don't remember if the Nexus 4, 5, 6 made me do this. It may have started with device encryption. I don't remember.
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I can't speak for why we have to connect to the internet before you can OEM unlock, but toggling this setting before you can unlock the bootloader is a security measure and its a really good thing.
Think about it, if your Pixel was a corporate phone or you actually cared about security, you would want the bootloader to be locked.
Without the need to boot the phone and enter a password:
1. I could steal / borrow your phone when you aren't looking
2. unlock the bootloader with ANY PC
3. then sideload a kernel that did something bad, or fastboot boot to twrp and install some malware
4. then give it back to you
OR
I could just steal your phone and wipe / flash it and keep it or sell it.
Nothing could stop me from doing either if you got your wish. In its current setup, your pin / password / fingerprint can still protect the phone from getting unlocked. You are in control.
I know anyone who wants to unlock the bootloader here does not care about security. I've been there. But you also have to think about who these phones are really made for. They were built to be mainstream phones for everyone. These aren't strictly developer phones. Even Nexus phones had this feature. My 5x and 6p required me to OEM unlock before I could unlock the bootloader. I don't remember if the Nexus 4, 5, 6 made me do this. It may have started with device encryption. I don't remember.
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In the past, when you purchased a Nexus device, you could pull it out of the box, boot directly into the bootloader, and unlock the bootloader without booting into Android. Starting with the Nexus 6, if (and only if) you booted into Android before unlocking the bootloader, then you needed to enable the "Allow OEM unlock" setting to unlock the bootloader. (This was done as part of Google's factory reset protection, so that if you lost your device, someone wouldn't be able to just wipe it and use it.) So, having to enable the "Allow OEM unlock" setting is nothing new. However, now, apparently, what is new, is that you cannot unlock the bootloader when you take it out of the box for the first time, without booting into Android first. I fail to see how this is a security measure, as a brand new phone has nothing on it, and anyone can boot into Android anyway when taking it out of the box.
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In the past, when you purchased a Nexus device, you could pull it out of the box, boot directly into the bootloader, and unlock the bootloader without booting into Android. Starting with the Nexus 6, if you booted into Android before unlocking the bootloader, then you needed to enable the "Allow OEM unlock" setting. (This was done as part of Google's factory reset protection, so that if you lost your device, someone wouldn't be able to just wipe it and use it.) So, having to enable the "Allow OEM unlock" setting is nothing new. However, now, apparently, what is new, is that you cannot unlock the bootloader when you take it out of the box for the first time, without booting into Android first. I fail to see how this is a security measure, as a brand new phone has nothing on it, and anyone can boot into Android anyway when taking it out of the box.
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Ok. That sounds correct. I nevered tried to unlock out of the box. I assumed it was the same as after the first boot.
Thanks for the clarification.
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In the past, when you purchased a Nexus device, you could pull it out of the box, boot directly into the bootloader, and unlock the bootloader without booting into Android. Starting with the Nexus 6, if (and only if) you booted into Android before unlocking the bootloader, then you needed to enable the "Allow OEM unlock" setting to unlock the bootloader. (This was done as part of Google's factory reset protection, so that if you lost your device, someone wouldn't be able to just wipe it and use it.) So, having to enable the "Allow OEM unlock" setting is nothing new. However, now, apparently, what is new, is that you cannot unlock the bootloader when you take it out of the box for the first time, without booting into Android first. I fail to see how this is a security measure, as a brand new phone has nothing on it, and anyone can boot into Android anyway when taking it out of the box.
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It hinders someone from loading malware before the phone is booted. It also makes you clearly aware of the "risks".
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This is the dumbest complain thread that I've read in awhile honestly. You're complaining about a 1 minute inconvenience? Just login and OEM unlock and you're done...it took you longer to type up this thread and find a way around it.
Cares said:
This is the dumbest complain thread that I've read in awhile honestly. You're complaining about a 1 minute inconvenience? Just login and OEM unlock and you're done...it took you longer to type up this thread and find a way around it.
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Well, there are other reasons for wanting to be able to unlock the bootloader without ever having booted into Android, so I wouldn't call this a complaint thread. For example, getting a complete backup of all the partitions in a (mostly) untouched condition (e.g., partitions like frp, persist, etc.).
Calling someone's question/observation a "dumbest complain thread" isn't really contributing to the discussion.
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I picked up a Pixel 3a off ebay. It was sold as "factory unlocked", and I confirmed not a VZW model. I double checked by entering the IMEI number, on the VZW site, and it is indeed incompatible. However, the OEM unlocking toggle is greyed out. Anyone have any suggestions before I dispute the "Factory Unlocked Status" With the ebay seller?
Update: So. Even though a device's IMEI says it's not compatible with VZW, apparently that doesn't mean it's not a VZW phone. I chatted with Google support, and they were able to confirm it's a VZW model. Beware folks.
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I picked up a Pixel 3a off ebay. It was sold as "factory unlocked", and I confirmed not a VZW model. I double checked by entering the IMEI number, on the VZW site, and it is indeed incompatible. However, the OEM unlocking toggle is greyed out. Anyone have any suggestions before I dispute the "Factory Unlocked Status" With the ebay seller?
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"Factory Unlocked" usually means available from the factory for use with any carrier, not necessarily that the bootloader can be unlocked.
Hopefully this isn't your situation or a quick return may be in order.
Good luck.
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I picked up a Pixel 3a off ebay. It was sold as "factory unlocked", and I confirmed not a VZW model. I double checked by entering the IMEI number, on the VZW site, and it is indeed incompatible. However, the OEM unlocking toggle is greyed out. Anyone have any suggestions before I dispute the "Factory Unlocked Status" With the ebay seller?
Update: So. Even though a device's IMEI says it's not compatible with VZW, apparently that doesn't mean it's not a VZW phone. I chatted with Google support, and they were able to confirm it's a VZW model. Beware folks.
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I bought my 3a xl in Australia at a store and can confirm it's a Verizon model but it is factory unlocked with bootloader unlock available and I was able to unlock the bootloader as soon as I got home. Quite weird that yours was unable to be unlocked ?
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I picked up a Pixel 3a off ebay. It was sold as "factory unlocked", and I confirmed not a VZW model. I double checked by entering the IMEI number, on the VZW site, and it is indeed incompatible. However, the OEM unlocking toggle is greyed out. Anyone have any suggestions before I dispute the "Factory Unlocked Status" With the ebay seller?
Update: So. Even though a device's IMEI says it's not compatible with VZW, apparently that doesn't mean it's not a VZW phone. I chatted with Google support, and they were able to confirm it's a VZW model. Beware folks.
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I would definitely return the phone if you can. I suspect you are being hit with a double whammy - not only is it a Verizon phone, I suspect it has been reported to Verizon as lost or stolen which is why it is showing as incompatible on their system.
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I picked up a Pixel 3a off ebay. It was sold as "factory unlocked", and I confirmed not a VZW model. I double checked by entering the IMEI number, on the VZW site, and it is indeed incompatible. However, the OEM unlocking toggle is greyed out. Anyone have any suggestions before I dispute the "Factory Unlocked Status" With the ebay seller?
Update: So. Even though a device's IMEI says it's not compatible with VZW, apparently that doesn't mean it's not a VZW phone. I chatted with Google support, and they were able to confirm it's a VZW model. Beware folks.
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From what I read on previous pixel threads is that you have to check the OEM unlock before setting the entire phone. Factory data reset the entire phone and pull your sim out. Boot the the phone back up and since you have no sim log into your WiFi, skip all the Google sign in. And wait until the phone boots back up. Once the phone is boot up go to developer settings and you should be able to check the OEM unlock from there. I've never tried it so idk if that actually works but that's from what I read. So maybe you could give that a shot?
99% of Pixels on ebay sold as unlocked are Verizon models. Buy on swappa instead, so you know what you're getting, but you will have to pay more for a non-Verizon model.
Hello, All,
Just got a carrier unlocked, Moto G Stylus (2021) [US Variant], and the setup was a breeze; however, the developer option to allow OEM unlock is greyed out. Any ideas on why this might be (and how it can be allowed)? I have connection to the internet both via wi-fi and T-mobile.
(Note--I was able to go to Moto website and get the unlock code for use with 'fastboot oem unlock').
Thanks very much!
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(Note--I was able to go to Moto website and get the unlock code for use with 'fastboot oem unlock').
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How did you manage that? The Motorola website says my device is unable to oem unlocked.
I'd like to figure this out too. I enabled developer options only to find out that OEM unlocking is greyed out, with a message underneath that reads "Connect to the Internet or contact your carrier." I am on WiFi but I do not have a SIM installed yet.
I was able to use "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" and I entered that code into the Motorola unlock site, but I get the popup message telling me it cannot be unlocked.
Mine is the US variant, XT2115-1 (from Amazon). The software channel is North America Retail. If it turns out the bootloader is permanently locked on this phone I might have to return it and get one that I actually can unlock.
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I see there is a thread opened on the Motorola community forums for this exact issue:
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How did you manage that? The Motorola website says my device is unable to oem unlocked.
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I just followed the instructions you'd follow to unlock any Moto phone (link here) and I got my code. You could boot into bootloader and run "fastboot getvar cid" and see what the value is; I had seen that some cid's were authorized and some were not (in a very old thread here--no idea if still valid). Mine was 0x0032 and successful.
peajul said:
I just followed the instructions you'd follow to unlock any Moto phone (link here) and I got my code. You could boot into bootloader and run "fastboot getvar cid" and see what the value is; I had seen that some cid's were authorized and some were not (in a very old thread here--no idea if still valid). Mine was 0x0032 and successful.
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I double-checked and my CID is also 0x0032. So I tried the Motorola unlock page again today and this time it let me get my unlock code. Not sure why it wasn't working for me yesterday.
Now I'm in the same boat as you: I have the code but I can't use it.
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I double-checked and my CID is also 0x0032. So I tried the Motorola unlock page again today and this time it let me get my unlock code. Not sure why it wasn't working for me yesterday.
Now I'm in the same boat as you: I have the code but I can't use it.
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UPDATE--looks like it is now working. Today's the 4th day, and the "OEM Unlock" option showed up on developer options, so I was able to unlock the BL....
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UPDATE--looks like it is now working. Today's the 4th day, and the "OEM Unlock" option showed up on developer options, so I was able to unlock the BL....
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Thanks for the update! Mine is still greyed out, but based on what you said, maybe I just need to wait another day or two for it to appear.
There really must be a mandatory waiting period (4-5 days?) before you can use OEM unlocking, because a couple of hours ago the toggle button on mine suddenly became available and I was finally able to unlock my bootloader.
To enable OEM Unlock in Dev Options on a brand-new phone when it's grayed out, very often you just need to connect to the Internet via WiFi on the phone -- or maybe plugging the phone into an Internet-connected PC will also work. After connecting to the Internet, if it doesn't show right away, try a reboot.
On every NEW-out-of-the-box phone I've ever tried to unlock where the Unlock selector was grayed out, this has always worked. Moto, Samsung, LG, every brand I've owned.
Can confirm the waiting period. I bought the device on Saturday, and the option was greyed out until last night.
For me it was around 48 hours. I have the boost mobile version.
I'm not sure why this exists. I did not manage to find a work around. I tried it with sim, without sim, with WiFi, without wifi, I changed the time manually... I still was unable to oem unlock for roughly 48 hours
For me I had to have LTE connection for 2-3 days and it magically let me unlock it bought at best buy carrier unlocked if that helps now we need device tree and twrp or other recovery so we can get some ROMs.
Scouring (again) for all info on this subject because I got my hands on a Moto G6 (3-year-old model) and on my 3rd day I'm still waiting for OEM Unlock. First time I've ever had to wait any time at all, but obviously I was just uber-lucky in the past.
[SOLVED] Now no OEM Unlock for 7 days???
Two days ago I got my hands on a "mint" XT1925-6, and I'm still waiting for OEM Unlock to be un-grayed (available) in Dev Options. I've nearly lost count of the number of Moto phones I've owned, rooted, bootloader-unlocked in the past 5-6 years...
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DM.IDOL said:
I'd like to figure this out too. I enabled developer options only to find out that OEM unlocking is greyed out, with a message underneath that reads "Connect to the Internet or contact your carrier." I am on WiFi but I do not have a SIM installed yet.
I was able to use "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" and I entered that code into the Motorola unlock site, but I get the popup message telling me it cannot be unlocked.
Mine is the US variant, XT2115-1 (from Amazon). The software channel is North America Retail. If it turns out the bootloader is permanently locked on this phone I might have to return it and get one that I actually can unlock.
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All, I had the same issue. Be sure to check very carefully for any spaces in the unlock code. My first try said my phone was not unlockable but then I tried it again without any spaces...... Success
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I'd like to figure this out too. I enabled developer options only to find out that OEM unlocking is greyed out, with a message underneath that reads "Connect to the Internet or contact your carrier." I am on WiFi but I do not have a SIM installed yet.
I was able to use "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" and I entered that code into the Motorola unlock site, but I get the popup message telling me it cannot be unlocked.
Mine is the US variant, XT2115-1 (from Amazon). The software channel is North America Retail. If it turns out the bootloader is permanently locked on this phone I might have to return it and get one that I actually can unlock.
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I see there is a thread opened on the Motorola community forums for this exact issue:
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I have the XT 2131-1 variant and my button was grayed out too for unlocking bootloader even though it was grayed out I was still able to select the button to unlock it and then went and put it in fast boot mode typed in the code to get the numbers and letters to paste and to the Motorola website to get the unlocking code
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Scouring (again) for all info on this subject because I got my hands on a Moto G6 (3-year-old model) and on my 3rd day I'm still waiting for OEM Unlock. First time I've ever had to wait any time at all, but obviously I was just uber-lucky in the past.
[SOLVED] Now no OEM Unlock for 7 days???
Two days ago I got my hands on a "mint" XT1925-6, and I'm still waiting for OEM Unlock to be un-grayed (available) in Dev Options. I've nearly lost count of the number of Moto phones I've owned, rooted, bootloader-unlocked in the past 5-6 years...
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I have a Moto G Stylus 2021 (XT2115-1) here. There was indeed a waiting period of seven days before the "OEM unlocking" was not greyed out anymore and the button could be switched to "on". It seems you just have to wait.
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I have a Moto G Stylus 2021 (XT2115-1) here. There was indeed a waiting period of seven days before the "OEM unlocking" was not greyed out anymore and the button could be switched to "on". It seems you just have to wait.
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Likewise I unlocked a Stylus 2021 for my lady about a year ago, and enabling WiFi at the start of setup enabled OEM Unlock. No wait at all.
I've found that this is very common on other brands as well these days, maybe for the past 3-4 years. If no WiFi connection during setup, no OEM Unlock. Turn on WiFi, OEM Unlock is enabled. It's worked 100% of the time for me over the past several months.
Samsung of course has the dreaded RMM State "security feature", but even that can usually be defeated, as I've done on at least 3 Galaxy phones (S8+, S9 and A70) in the past year.
I just bought a (supposedly) G013A Unlocked Pixel 3, but when I go to developer options, the option to enable OEM Unlocking, I get the "Connect to internet or contact your carrier" message. I decided to use an IMEI lookup site and there are multiple comments about this specific IMEI number being grabbed from XDA and spoofed and that it's actually a Verizon phone. Is this possible/is there a way for me to confirm it?
In this case, unlocked simply means it can be used on other carriers. The phone is not bootlocker unlocked or able to be. No soup for you if you have a Verizon phone.
i have blueline with vz version and i can unlock bootloader i use CalyxOS right now.
Something weird... I ordered the phone from Amazon UK today. When it arrived, I notice the bootloader is already unlocked. I checked with Mi's product authentication page and it said "Congratulations! You can be assured the phone you have purchased is the official international version."
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The phone came sealed, so. I don't know why it was unlocked. Any thoughts?
how did you conclude it's bootloader unlocked.
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how did you conclude it's bootloader unlocked.
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I haven't done it with this device yet, but normally when you turn on an Android device you get a message that the bootloader is open, if that's the case.
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The phone came sealed, so. I don't know why it was unlocked. Any thoughts?
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If I were you I would give it back. AFAIK no Poco (Xiaomi) device comes on the market with an already opened bootloader. Smells fishy!
like what they say, send it back citing you suspect it was tempered with as the bootloader is unlocked
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how did you conclude it's bootloader unlocked.
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The open padlock on the boot screen was the first hint.
The OEM unlock was grey out in the developer menu was greyed out being the second.
fastboot oem device-info showing the device was unlocked is the last straw
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The open padlock on the boot screen was the first hint.
The OEM unlock was grey out in the developer menu was greyed out being the second.
fastboot oem device-info showing the device was unlocked is the last straw
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yes it's what i asked. you should return it if your are able to.
Thanks for the suggestion. I ended up return the phone as I purchased it from Amazon, so return was easy enough. Took them over 3 weeks to receive the phone and process the refund though, ouch! (i dropped off the phone at an Amazon locker) :S.
Amazon should have sent that one to me.... Then i wouldn't have to wait 7 days!
That device is probably a "refurbished" one. Someone bought it, unlocked it, didn't like it and sent it back to amazon. The repacked the device prolly did some kind of factory reset, and shipped it to the next buyer,