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.
dexlemaffo said:
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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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."
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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."
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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.
hello there i got phone in hand which is PIXL XL its on Orieo 8.1.0 OEM its unlighted so i can not make it on anyway to fix that thanx and best regards
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Do you mean you want to unlock the bootloader so that you can get root access and install custom ROMs? If yes, you can follow Google's instructions here: https://developers.google.com/android/images
Take note that unlocking the bootloader will wipe all data from the device.
post-mortem said:
Do you mean you want to unlock the bootloader so that you can get root access and install custom ROMs? If yes, you can follow Google's instructions here: https://developers.google.com/android/images
Take note that unlocking the bootloader will wipe all data from the device.
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Yes sir i want to unlock the network its on UK??
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princemeedo said:
Yes sir i want to unlock the network its on UK??
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If the phone is SIM-locked to EE, then you have to contact EE to get your phone unlocked. Basically, you have to let the contract expire, then they will agree to unlock it. If you bought the phone used (not from EE), then you should contact them to make sure the phone's IMEI is not blacklisted.
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If the phone is SIM-locked to EE, then you have to contact EE to get your phone unlocked. Basically, you have to let the contract expire, then they will agree to unlock it. If you bought the phone used (not from EE), then you should contact them to make sure the phone's IMEI is not blacklisted.
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How to know if its lovked EE? Bougt this new so what should o do who i have to contact with and how
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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.
ice711 said:
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.
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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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:
never mind im dumb and messed up the unlock data.
Hi. What variant do you have? Some carrier versions can't be unlocked.
LuisF201707 said:
Hi. What variant do you have? Some carrier versions can't be unlocked.
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Is the XT1955-6 one of them?
woahOppO999 said:
Is the XT1955-6 one of them?
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Yeah, that's the one I have (which turns out to be "Verizon's model"), yet I have consistently received the message stating that it is "not eligible for bootloader unlocking." Sadly, I specifically made sure that the phone was rootable before purchasing it, but that does not appear to be the case.
Is this (XT1955-6) the same model that you have?
Considering buying a second hand phone but wanted to make sure of this first. It is a Pixel 3 Verizon UNLOCKED model. As far as I have read this model is not bootloader unlockable and cannot be rooteed. Is this correct? Thank You.
poog said:
Considering buying a second hand phone but wanted to make sure of this first. It is a Pixel 3 Verizon UNLOCKED model. As far as I have read this model is not bootloader unlockable and cannot be rooteed. Is this correct? Thank You.
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Correct, Verizon bootloaders are locked. The unlocked probably refers to SIM unlocked.