Hi,
I have a GN which was network locked to O2. I have an unlock code, which works. But sometimes after restarting the phone I get prompted to enter the code. And given the amount of times I'm restarting when applying update.zip's etc - it's getting a bit tedious!
Is this expected behaviour, and is there a way to get rid of this and permanently unlock it?
Same issue here, mine was locked on Vodafone and got an unlock code from them. Every one in a while it asks for the unlock code . Also if you do a factory reset it will ask you for the code again.
Vodafone knows about this issue but they have no solution for it. We are not the only ones, lots of users are having the same issue.
MFire said:
Same issue here, mine was locked on Vodafone and got an unlock code from them. Every one in a while it asks for the unlock code . Also if you do a factory reset it will ask you for the code again.
Vodafone knows about this issue but they have no solution for it. We are not the only ones, lots of users are having the same issue.
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Ah, at least I know it's not just me and it is known about.
Operators started locked GNs?? Oh my!!
Have you guys tried flashing it to Google's official yakju images? Since they hold boot loader, radio and everything, I bet after flashing phone won't be locked anymore. This however is a pure guess - if you try it - do at your own risk!
leobg said:
Operators started locked GNs?? Oh my!!
Have you guys tried flashing it to Google's official yakju images? Since they hold boot loader, radio and everything, I bet after flashing phone won't be locked anymore. This however is a pure guess - if you try it - do at your own risk!
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its a sim lock that they are talking about.
leobg said:
Operators started locked GNs?? Oh my!!
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Yep, turns out Google and it's Nexus philosophy can be forgotten for cash money from a carrier. Google likes money I guess
mr mystery said:
Yep, turns out Google and it's Nexus philosophy can be forgotten for cash money from a carrier. Google likes money I guess
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Would it mean Canadian GNex would suddenly become highly sought after like the Apple Canada sourced 4S, for being SIM unlocked?
(I see you are also in Toronto - you on HF too?)
I purchased mine unlocked (at least thats what there was written) off eBay and even mine prompts me for an unlock code. However according to the seller this was just for security (dont know if its true or not).
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Google likes money I guess
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Any business that likes to have a positive financial outlook like money :-/.
Related
Hey,
I got my Nexus two months ago and I've loved it unconditionally!
But I'm moving to the USA for three months in the summer and I really want to be able to use it over there. I'm just wondering is there an efficient way to unlock the carrier restrictions without paying my carrier? I'm on a contract and they won't do it.
I have until June, so if nothing is available now, I'm sure it will be then-provided it's possible.
I'm really not sure if this is possible because I'm totally unused to Android-I came from an iPhone 4.
I don't mind using Custom ROMs, Rooting, etc.
.synq said:
Hey,
I got my Nexus two months ago and I've loved it unconditionally!
But I'm moving to the USA for three months in the summer and I really want to be able to use it over there. I'm just wondering is there an efficient way to unlock the carrier restrictions without paying my carrier? I'm on a contract and they won't do it.
I have until June, so if nothing is available now, I'm sure it will be then-provided it's possible.
I'm really not sure if this is possible because I'm totally unused to Android-I came from an iPhone 4.
I don't mind using Custom ROMs, Rooting, etc.
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The Galaxy Nexus is factory unlocked. All Nexus phones are. It's one of Googles provisions for these phones.
not anymore, carrier sold GNs are locked. If your operator won't unlock it, there are a lot of sites that will unlock samsung phones. I got my unlock code off ebay for about £9...
you need to enter the code again after a factory reset so keep it safe somewhere
spamlucal said:
not anymore, carrier sold GNs are locked. If your operator won't unlock it, there are a lot of sites that will unlock samsung phones. I got my unlock code off ebay for about £9...
you need to enter the code again after a factory reset so keep it safe somewhere
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?? Mine was. I thought they all were still. Is it only in certain countries than? I bought one from Bell Canada and it is unlocked. Either way ignore my post I just assumed all of them were still unlocked.
@OP I found lots of places to buy unlock codes cheap. If you aren't in a hurry you can also wait until we find a way to unlock it with software.
I got the chance to test it out today and as it turns out, it's unlocked.
I got the phone in a strange way where there was very little contact with the carrier because it's on a corporate contract.
Either way, it's unlocked, but thank you guys for the help!
I'm using CDMA/LTE GNex, so this doesn't apply to me.. but just wondering..
Is the unlock code unique to each device or do all Gnexuses have the same code?
If the latter, why does no one publicize it?
Royal2000H said:
I'm using CDMA/LTE GNex, so this doesn't apply to me.. but just wondering..
Is the unlock code unique to each device or do all Gnexuses have the same code?
If the latter, why does no one publicize it?
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they are unique, if someone cracked the encryption ( pay sites ) they could sell the keys they can create. you need to give your IMEI to be able to generate your code
Out of curiosity what carriers are locking the phone? I now have used 3 different phones all factory unlocked. Is this just certain countries?
http://www.amazon.co.jp/docomo-SC-0...OHHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331565064&sr=8-1
it is very cheap
can it unlock the sim card?
Probably want to stay away from docomo branded stuff.
Sent from my Nexus in Texas.
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http://www.amazon.co.jp/docomo-SC-0...OHHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331565064&sr=8-1
it is very cheap
can it unlock the sim card?
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I don't think there's been a sim unlock yet otherwise that's a hell of a deal.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
WHOA. That's cheap.
This and this might be helpful.
vincom2 said:
WHOA. That's cheap.
This and this might be helpful.
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i find this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352898&page=8
& this
http://translate.google.com/transla...com/forum/redirect.php?tid=7861&goto=lastpost
need comfirm is it work or not
Notice:
Written in this link.
"This product can not be delivered outside of Japan."
Use transfer services or request to send for Japanese friend
If you need unlock the sim card, there are two ways.
1. Go to carrier service shop (called as "docomo shop") in Japan, and you can unlock. Cost 3,150 Japanese Yen(About 40$).
2. Or...Use unlock merchant like "Cell Unlocker .net".
neko_daisuki said:
Notice:
Written in this link.
"This product can not be delivered outside of Japan."
Use transfer services or request to send for Japanese friend
If you need unlock the sim card, there are two ways.
1. Go to carrier service shop (called as "docomo shop") in Japan, and you can unlock. Cost 3,150 Japanese Yen(About 40$).
2. Or...Use unlock merchant like "Cell Unlocker .net".
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If I'm not wrong, the SC-04D's sim unlock status is overwritten every time you flash a new rom right? So it would be better to use a method that actually got you the unlock code...
vincom2 said:
If I'm not wrong, the SC-04D's sim unlock status is overwritten every time you flash a new rom right? So it would be better to use a method that actually got you the unlock code...
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Unlock status will be kept permanently even if flash a new rom. (except explicitly lock again)
It is separate action between "SIM unlock" and "Flashing ROM".
I guess with a price that low sales are extremely poor in Japan?
neko_daisuki said:
Unlock status will be kept permanently even if flash a new rom. (except explicitly lock again)
It is separate action between "SIM unlock" and "Flashing ROM".
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This is incorrect for the SC-04D. It should be the case, but the lock state is apparently saved in /data because the phone does indeed get relocked with not only a new ROM flash but also with a factory reset.
And I've since found out that the Docomo shop that provided those unlock codes was reprimanded by Docomo corporate. It would seem that Docomo is worried about the salt being figured out. But, since the after market codes work for the SC-04D, that isn't a problem.
After market codes do not work for other handsets like the Docomo-branded Galaxy SII, so there is a unique salt in that case. unlock state on these other handsets persists though wiped of /data, though.
There's an app directly in this forum titled "Domoco sim unlock." Simple one button unlock and lock app.
While we are on the subject of Japanese phones, does anyone know how to download or purchase japanese apps/games that are restricted on the market by carrier??
I was pretty pissed when capcom released the free game gyakuten saiban (phoenix wright) to the android market but restricted it to certain models tied to certain japanese carriers.
I can download japanese apps if they are only country restricted but once carrier restriction comes into play, I get sad..
Anyone knows a way to overcome this? And don't get me started on third party japanese app markets that require you to have a real docomo/au/kddi account.. (Final Fantasy 3 anyone?)
anton2009 said:
There's an app directly in this forum titled "Domoco sim unlock." Simple one button unlock and lock app.
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is it a permanent unlock
the old method for japan galaxy nexus need reunlock
after flash another rom
softbanksucks said:
This is incorrect for the SC-04D. It should be the case, but the lock state is apparently saved in /data because the phone does indeed get relocked with not only a new ROM flash but also with a factory reset.
And I've since found out that the Docomo shop that provided those unlock codes was reprimanded by Docomo corporate. It would seem that Docomo is worried about the salt being figured out. But, since the after market codes work for the SC-04D, that isn't a problem.
After market codes do not work for other handsets like the Docomo-branded Galaxy SII, so there is a unique salt in that case. unlock state on these other handsets persists though wiped of /data, though.
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ARE YOU SAYING THAT IF I FACTORY RESET MY NEXUS ITL GET SIMLOCKED? O.O i bought two while i was in japan from docomo. cancelled the contract total cost with unlock of 3150yen came to 230$ which is dirt cheap
it is very cheap
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My gf's brother in China just got 2 of those cheap GN's from Japan, he unlocked them with some Chinese software (translated as "kill Docomo", lol...), first he upgraded ICS to 4.0.2... that's all I know so far. One Nexus is now mine
I paid $30 to get the code from one of the online cell unlocker sites and I have my code permanently now. A factory wipe will reset my lock. DoCoMo even tells you that if you pay them to unlock it. Difference is, they won't give you the code. There is an app out there something like "**** Docomo" that I found right after I paid my $30 that does temp unlocks (like mine is now) or permenant unlocks, but I think it changes you IMEI to do that, and we can't do that here. DoCoMo white lists IMEI's of phones they've sold and if you aren't on it, you have to use a more expensive APN. Not a problem for a SC-04d in the states though.
Prices for the Japanese version of the phone have been dropping like crazy on Chinese online stores and I've been tempted but very suspicious. Could the unlock issue be the sole reason for the price drop or are there any hardware issues with the Japanese version?
mr mystery said:
I guess with a price that low sales are extremely poor in Japan?
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Phones in Japan (just phones) are generally VERY CHEAP compared to the rest of the world. But unlocking it may be problematic.
Correct me if I was wrong but the so-called unlocking service in Japan only does temporary unlock, meaning if you flashed a new ROM, it's locked again.
MilkPudding said:
Phones in Japan (just phones) are generally VERY CHEAP compared to the rest of the world. But unlocking it may be problematic.
Correct me if I was wrong but the so-called unlocking service in Japan only does temporary unlock, meaning if you flashed a new ROM, it's locked again.
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The one docomo does, yes, and as I said they won't tell you the code so if you reflash the phone you have to go back to them to get it unlocked again (for free). That is why I paid for a code online; so i can always re-unlock it myself. I wish I would have seen the ****docomo apk earlier. Then I would have just used that when I travel, but oh well, its only $30.
I am dying to know where all these cheap japanese phones are though. In the 7 years I have been here I have only known the opposite to be true. It seems japan is always a little behind and a little (or a lot) more expensive. Pre smart phones, yeah, you might be right. Not now though.
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The one docomo does, yes, and as I said they won't tell you the code so if you reflash the phone you have to go back to them to get it unlocked again (for free). That is why I paid for a code online; so i can always re-unlock it myself. I wish I would have seen the ****docomo apk earlier. Then I would have just used that when I travel, but oh well, its only $30.
I am dying to know where all these cheap japanese phones are though. In the 7 years I have been here I have only known the opposite to be true. It seems japan is always a little behind and a little (or a lot) more expensive. Pre smart phones, yeah, you might be right. Not now though.
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hi the SC-04D only support UMTS800 & UMTS2100
the original Galaxy Nexus support UMTS850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100
they get totally different 3g network chip
Is only docomo using that 800mhz network?
or only japan use 800mhz?
I am getting quite confused about if the Pixel 2 XL for verizon is unlockable and rootable, or if its not?
There are so many thread saying that it is with guides and some that say it is impossible.
Can anyone tell me if its possible? I recently purchased one of these phones via ebay and it was suppose to be google unblocked but its verizon.
So I am wondering if its worth keeping or returning for the unlocked one.
Thanks
js2shanks said:
I am getting quite confused about if the Pixel 2 XL for verizon is unlockable and rootable, or if its not?
There are so many thread saying that it is with guides and some that say it is impossible.
Can anyone tell me if its possible? I recently purchased one of these phones via ebay and it was suppose to be google unblocked but its verizon.
So I am wondering if its worth keeping or returning for the unlocked one.
Thanks
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Go dev options and see if bootloader unlock is greyed out, if so no unlock for you
p70shooter said:
Go dev options and see if bootloader unlock is greyed out, if so no unlock for you
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so the one exploit using abd does not work on it?
it is indeed grayed out
js2shanks said:
so the one exploit using abd does not work on it?
it is indeed grayed out
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No unlocked bootloader for you then.
p70shooter said:
No unlocked bootloader for you then.
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my dreams of leaving the note 8 are crushed=(
thank you for the information
p70shooter said:
No unlocked bootloader for you then.
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You big meanie!! ??????
Badger50 said:
You big meanie!! ??????
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??
js2shanks said:
so the one exploit using abd does not work on it?
it is indeed grayed out
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You could try it for a bit before dumping it. You may find that you can disable the apps you don't
like and customize it enough to not miss root apps. The P2 XL is actually a great phone out of the box.
Great daily user with strong battery.
michaelbsheldon said:
You could try it for a bit before dumping it. You may find that you can disable the apps you don't
like and customize it enough to not miss root apps. The P2 XL is actually a great phone out of the box.
Great daily user with strong battery.
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I really would love to but I want that xposed youtube adaway among other things haha
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I really would love to but I want that xposed youtube adaway among other things haha
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There is an app called Virtual Xposed on github, which is basically a rootless Xposed module in a virtual enviornment on the phone, which can do that for you.
I am really gonna test that right now on my note.
If that works I love you man
Not going to help you, but I heard some people were able to unlock the bootloader by turning phone on , not inserting SIM card, & oem unlocking wasn't greyed out. Something about the phone connecting to vzw made the oem unlocking greyed out. I'm sure if that was still working would here more about it
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Not going to help you, but I heard some people were able to unlock the bootloader by turning phone on , not inserting SIM card, & oem unlocking wasn't greyed out. Something about the phone connecting to vzw made the oem unlocking greyed out. I'm sure if that was still working would here more about it
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It still works, just only a few people tried it. Lmao
Lol
MColbath said:
It still works, just only a few people tried it. Lmao
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That's not true. It only worked one person's refurb unit. Quit lying or you'll be sued for liable and slander lol what's up man? Sucks that we haven't found a root option
GokuSSJgod said:
That's not true. It only worked one person's refurb unit. Quit lying or you'll be sued for liable and slander lol what's up man? Sucks that we haven't found a root option
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Before the first boot the device doesn't have any configuration from Verizon. The only difference between the Google and Verizon model is that there is a pre-installed sim card in it. So, if you were to take the sim card out it wouldn't be recognized as a verizon phone and thus you would be able to unlock the bootloader. The only reason so few people get to unlock the bootloader is because the employee at Verizon turns the phone on in the store and activate it registering the device with Verizon.
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Before the first boot the device doesn't have any configuration from Verizon. The only difference between the Google and Verizon model is that there is a pre-installed sim card in it. So, if you were to take the sim card out it wouldn't be recognized as a verizon phone and thus you would be able to unlock the bootloader. The only reason so few people get to unlock the bootloader is because the employee at Verizon turns the phone on in the store and activate it registering the device with Verizon.
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If that were true the Google phones would lock if they were first started with a VZ SIM in it. Mine didn't, nor did anyone else's.
TonikJDK said:
If that were true the Google phones would lock if they were first started with a VZ SIM in it. Mine didn't, nor did anyone else's.
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Well, I might be wrong because I don't know exactly how the activation process goes but it mostly has to do with imei being registered with Verizon. Which doesn't happen when you buy them directly from Google. I mean they both have the same model number and the software version you have when you get the phone has nothing to do with the oem lock being greyed out. Actually, it might also be the serial for a pre-installed sim card has a different activation process then one that isn't, although that is unlikely.
MColbath said:
Well, I might be wrong because I don't know exactly how the activation process goes but it mostly has to do with imei being registered with Verizon. Which doesn't happen when you buy them directly from Google. I mean they both have the same model number and the software version you have when you get the phone has nothing to do with the oem lock being greyed out. Actually, it might also be the serial for a pre-installed sim card has a different activation process then one that isn't, although that is unlikely.
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Other way around.All the phones are registered with Google. They all ship locked. The phone on first boot contacts Google to see if it has permission to unlock, if it is a Google phone it gets permission. If it is a VZ phone it doesn't. It has nothing to do with what SIM is in it. The few VZ phones that do unlock are because Google messed up and entered it as a Google phone.
We have seen and captured the packets as they go to the Google server, it is very clear what is happening.
No offense, but a lot of us have known this for a long time. Since early on in the OG Pixel days. We have explained it time and time again. When we do we get grief for it, which I will get any second now by someone that just got a mislabeld Verizon phone and it unlocked for them. They have no idea how but now they are an expert.
That's why no one is really trying to unlock the phone or help. Nothing but grief if you do. Same reason many of the ROM developers have left xda.
TonikJDK said:
If that were true the Google phones would lock if they were first started with a VZ SIM in it. Mine didn't, nor did anyone else's.
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Yeah, I pulled my VZW sim from my 6P and dropped it in the 2 XL prior to first boot and I'm still unlocked and never got any of the VZW crap for the two weeks I remained 100% stock.
So I'm thinking that theory can't be reverse engineered...
35 imei twrp rooted am I missing something? Been a long time user of XDA just never posted so I can't post links so I guess imgur. /a/AgTqD7U
Did you do anything to enable oem unlocking?
Nothing out of the ordinary. Loaded os WiFi on, no sim , dev options enabled oem unlocking then fastboot commands. It does in my opinion disprove that it's because of the imei not being 99 though
xvgarethvx said:
Nothing out of the ordinary. Loaded os WiFi on, no sim , dev options enabled oem unlocking then fastboot commands. It does in my opinion disprove that it's because of the imei not being 99 though
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My only issue is, I don't see that it's a 35 imei. Pics don't show it. Of course. No need for full imei, but definitely would love to see that it is a Verizon model. I know my pixel 3 is a Verizon one, and when I got it, before I even popped my sim in, I was unable to even toggle the switch. They didn't have one pre-installed in this one, I put my sim from my old phone in after it was still greyed. Had it on my wife's Wi-Fi for 30 Min before giving up
I get that and if you want private message me I'll give you my number and send whatever needed to unlock these if it's here.
xvgarethvx said:
I get that and if you want private message me I'll give you my number and send whatever needed to unlock these if it's here.
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Oh, no, I only had ideas, but @FernBch is the mastermind. Maybe he can find something useful. Check the bootloader unlock bounty thread
abranson said:
Oh, no, I only had ideas, but @FernBch is the mastermind. Maybe he can find something useful. Check the bootloader unlock bounty thread
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yeah I tried to message him some time ago when I first started this adventure lol
xvgarethvx said:
yeah I tried to message him some time ago when I first started this adventure lol
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What firmware are you on?
xvgarethvx said:
35 imei twrp rooted am I missing something? Been a long time user of XDA just never posted so I can't post links so I guess imgur. /a/AgTqD7U
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i dont see how it helps at all unfortunately.. even if it is a vzw model you didnt do anything out of the ordinary that others havent already tried..
seems like if it is vzw u just got lucky lol
i got a brand new p3xl yesterday and did the same thing but it remains greyed out :-/
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What firmware are you on?
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it seems hes on oreo and already on a custom rom lol
Sorry just got off work. I am running aosip on pq2a 003 update.
@xvgarethvx
Am I first VZW Rooted?
If your phone is a Verizon Pixel XL, No.
If your phone is a Verizon Pixel 3 XL, Yes:
Please write the steps you did to root (unlock the bootloader) it.
Then change the name of your thread to: [Guide] How to Unlock Verizon Pixel 3 Bootloader
xvgarethvx said:
35 imei twrp rooted am I missing something? Been a long time user of XDA just never posted so I can't post links so I guess imgur. /a/AgTqD7U
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What country are you in? I know that some devices in Europe can be unlocked after a certain period of time, I think 6 months or after you've paid off the contract. Something along those lines. Perhaps the IMEI are different outside the US? Nonetheless, did you buy it as a Verizon branded device either from Best Buy, Google or Verizon? If you bought it from Verizon then I'd say you got lucky as mentioned above. But suffice it to say you have done nothing that hasn't been tried hundreds of times.
USA, and I agree about it probably being luck of the draw however it is a proof of concept that it can be done. This is a Verizon branded device. Was a warranty but in store and still in the sealed box without a sim in it.
My personal feeling is there's a fastboot command that is fastboot oem rma that sets the trigger for it. They have to be able to unlock them during the RMA process for repairs right?
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USA, and I agree about it probably being luck of the draw however it is a proof of concept that it can be done. This is a Verizon branded device. Was a warranty but in store and still in the sealed box without a sim in it.
My personal feeling is there's a fastboot command that is fastboot oem rma that sets the trigger for it. They have to be able to unlock them during the RMA process for repairs right?
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Where did you buy it? What do you mean by it was "a warranty"? In store sealed without a sim is extremely unusual if it was a brand new device. They all come with a Verizon sim in them afaik.
As for the fastboot rma commands, it's not necessarily the way they would do it. They could whitelist the IMEI temporarily, fastboot a factory image, then blacklist it again. Perhaps they forgot to blacklist yours. I'd say *very* lucky.
400 hours on the line with Verizon/Google I finally told them to give me a new one under warranty 5th one for various reasons and my final warranty according to them. I honestly don't think it was luck considering I even got a letter from corporate office (vzw) to cease and desist my contact with them regarding the bootloader they don't like it when you know their policies better then them and call them out for quoting policies out of thin air.
Hmm.. 400 hours? Might be time to close this thread. Sounds like a bunch of bull **** to me. Consider me trolled.
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USA, and I agree about it probably being luck of the draw however it is a proof of concept that it can be done. This is a Verizon branded device. Was a warranty but in store and still in the sealed box without a sim in it.
My personal feeling is there's a fastboot command that is fastboot oem rma that sets the trigger for it. They have to be able to unlock them during the RMA process for repairs right?
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a proof of concept aka POC would mean you have process to unlock the bootloader which in this case you dont. You dont have any steps for anyone to replicate it nor do you know exactly how it was possible which means no poc can exist.
just my 2 cents of course lol
Proof of trolled more like
Sounds like a jcbizsnatch kind of story.
I'm not quite sure what happened but I was loading the android flash tool on Googles site and my OEM unlocking allowed me to toggle it on my Verizon Pixel 6 Pro. I purchased this directly through Verizon last Saturday and could not do a unlock then. I did a factory reset today to try and fix my contacts not syncing and the OEM locking button let me toggle it. I am currently flashing the full factory image from Google with a unlocked bootloader now.
Hmmm. Did you fully pay off the cost of the phone?
Perhaps Verizon is doing what they haven't done in the past and started following the paths of the other phone carriers (where your phone can be bootloader unlocked - but only once you fully pay off the phone's cost).
Of course, there is also a chance that you just got extremely lucky, haha.
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Hmmm. Did you fully pay off the cost of the phone?
Perhaps Verizon is doing what they haven't done in the past and started following the paths of the other phone carriers (where your phone can be bootloader unlocked - but only once you fully pay off the phone's cost).
Of course, there is also a chance that you just got extremely lucky, haha.
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Nope haven't even made the 1st payment on it. I think it might have been a fluke but I'll gladly take it.
Misterxtc said:
Nope haven't even made the 1st payment on it. I think it might have been a fluke but I'll gladly take it.
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Dang. That's an absolutely amazing fluke, haha. It makes me wonder if a factory reset through the flash tool site would have done this to Verizon model P6P phones from the get-go. Hmmmm....
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Dang. That's an absolutely amazing fluke, haha. It makes me wonder if a factory reset through the flash tool site would have done this to Verizon model P6P phones from the get-go. Hmmmm....
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I'm not sure but I think it might have been something with the flash tool. I started to open it up in chrome and connect the phone. Then I checked the dev options and I was able to unlock it. I'm happy.
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I'm not sure but I think it might have been something with the flash tool. I started to open it up in chrome and connect the phone. Then I checked the dev options and I was able to unlock it. I'm happy.
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Interesting. Did you have to confirm the unlock via fastboot?
NippleSauce said:
Interesting. Did you have to confirm the unlock via fastboot?
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Yup, just like normal. Toggled OEM unlocking and rebooted to fastboot to unlock it. It's all rooted now running Kirisakura kernel.
Misterxtc said:
Yup, just like normal. Toggled OEM unlocking and rebooted to fastboot to unlock it. It's all rooted now running Kirisakura kernel.
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Wow, that's awesome! It kinda makes me wanna switch back to Verizon, haha. Where I am currently working, you can't get service from any carriers except for Verizon. But I would hate to ditch T-Mobile and possibly lose my data in other areas outside of work...
Regardless, supposedly Google is going to give great trade-in values for purchasing the P7 and P7P... And if they provide 500-600 for the P6P (256GB model), then the P7 regular would be free. If true, this has me questioning which model P7 I should get (if the modem is actually decent and isn't the crummy old one that is in the P6 series phones, haha).
*Edit* - Just to clarify, there might be T-Mobile signal where I work. But the data strength certainly isn't strong/good in my area, hence why I am considering the upgrade =/
Misterxtc said:
I'm not quite sure what happened but I was loading the android flash tool on Googles site and my OEM unlocking allowed me to toggle it on my Verizon Pixel 6 Pro. I purchased this directly through Verizon last Saturday and could not do a unlock then. I did a factory reset today to try and fix my contacts not syncing and the OEM locking button let me toggle it. I am currently flashing the full factory image from Google with a unlocked bootloader now.
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What does the model say when you enter the IMEI at store.google.com/repair
Alekos said:
What does the model say when you enter the IMEI at store.google.com/repair
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It says it's a VZW model. I removed my IEMI from the photo but this is what I got.
Misterxtc said:
It says it's a VZW model. I removed my IEMI from the photo but this is what I got.
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Wow. Incredible. Go buy a lottery ticket