Firstly, apologies if this is already answered somewhere, but I have searched both on XDA and Google and can't find a definitive answer.
I'm considering getting this device as an upgrade, but can't seem to find out if the M9 handsets directly supplied by EE UK have officially unlockable bootloaders or not. They have a nasty habit of permanently locking bootloaders/blocking unlocking by official means and the ability to unlock is essential to me, so it's a deal breaker if they're permanently locked.
Any answer from someone that has an EE supplied handset would be appreciated.
Thanks.
mine unlocked without any problem
AirwolfUK said:
mine unlocked without any problem
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Thanks for replying.
Did you get it direct from EE and not from a third party like Carphone Warehouse etc? Just want to double check, as I don't want the hassle of returning it if it won't unlock. Thanks again.
Direct from EE
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Direct from EE
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Great. Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll be getting an M9, depending on the deal they offer me.
One thing I have come to realise is that EE is very slow to release firmware OTAs so if you plan on being very current you will have pay $25 to get s-off via the Sunshine app
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AirwolfUK said:
One thing I have come to realise is that EE is very slow to release firmware OTAs so if you plan on being very current you will have pay $25 to get s-off via the Sunshine app
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Yeah, I'm reading that you need s-off to flash other regions firmware. I haven't had an HTC device since the original Desire, so I'm out of the loop.
I assume there's a guide to all this in the general section somewhere, so I've got some reading to do before ordering.
kingvortex said:
Thanks for replying.
Did you get it direct from EE and not from a third party like Carphone Warehouse etc? Just want to double check, as I don't want the hassle of returning it if it won't unlock. Thanks again.
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I know you should avoid getting Sony handsets from EE or any retailer except for three as they have their boatloaders locked out. Htc on the other hand is fine and should always be.
dladz said:
I know you should avoid getting Sony handsets from EE or any retailer except for three as they have their boatloaders locked out. Htc on the other hand is fine and should always be.
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My Xperia Z (C6603) came from them as an unbranded unlockable handset, so I was lucky with that one.
I got the M9 from them in any case. Just haven't had time to even unbox it yet!
kingvortex said:
My Xperia Z (C6603) came from them as an unbranded unlockable handset, so I was lucky with that one.
I got the M9 from them in any case. Just haven't had time to even unbox it yet!
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That is lucky, for me I inadvertently did a work around.
With my Z1 I flashed the DRM partition (can't remember it's name) anyway, i ended up with a brick, wouldn't even charge, so instead of sending it back through EE, i sent it back through carphone warehouse, good thing is, I got a brand new boxed z1 in black instead of white (which is what i wanted) and not an EE version of the device so i could unlock it fully, best thing about it all is it came back in 3 days
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I wanted to debrand, but apparently debranding locks Orange UK phones or does it?
Anyway tried HTCUnlock.com/Unlockingonline.com
Got the following.
The reason why your order could not be processed is as follows:
VERY NEW HTC HANDSET - PLEASE UPGRADE SERVICE
The scammers even though it was advertised as £12.99, they want me to order again this time paying £29
So the next one I tried,
HTCCode.com
Something similar, they could not unlock.
Anyone any ideas? I don't really need it unlocked as would be using on Orange anyway but wouldn't want to be locked out.
slugger09 said:
I wanted to debrand, but apparently debranding locks Orange UK phones or does it?
Anyway tried HTCUnlock.com/Unlockingonline.com
Got the following.
The reason why your order could not be processed is as follows:
VERY NEW HTC HANDSET - PLEASE UPGRADE SERVICE
The scammers even though it was advertised as £12.99, they want me to order again this time paying £29
So the next one I tried,
HTCCode.com
Something similar, they could not unlock.
Anyone any ideas? I don't really need it unlocked as would be using on Orange anyway but wouldn't want to be locked out.
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I have a brand new Telus version and I used http://www.cellunlock.net/
I had a working unlock code in less then 20 minutes!
And it was only $19.99US use coupon code crackb50
Hope it works, let us know! Good luck!!!
slugger09 said:
I wanted to debrand, but apparently debranding locks Orange UK phones or does it?
Anyway tried HTCUnlock.com/Unlockingonline.com
Got the following.
The reason why your order could not be processed is as follows:
VERY NEW HTC HANDSET - PLEASE UPGRADE SERVICE
The scammers even though it was advertised as £12.99, they want me to order again this time paying £29
So the next one I tried,
HTCCode.com
Something similar, they could not unlock.
Anyone any ideas? I don't really need it unlocked as would be using on Orange anyway but wouldn't want to be locked out.
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When did you purchase the code from HTCCODE? Our database was updated on the 28th July and thereafter we have codes for all HTC Desire.
I suggest you take a look at this thread :
http://www.htccode.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2187
I bought a Desire for my girlfriend yesterday and I've unlocked it at http://www.htcimeiunlock.com/htc-desire-unlock
I payed $25 on the new database because I was in a hurry and didn't wanted to wait and see if the code can be found in the standard database first($16).
slugger09 said:
I wanted to debrand, but apparently debranding locks Orange UK phones or does it?
Anyway tried HTCUnlock.com/Unlockingonline.com
Got the following.
The reason why your order could not be processed is as follows:
VERY NEW HTC HANDSET - PLEASE UPGRADE SERVICE
The scammers even though it was advertised as £12.99, they want me to order again this time paying £29
So the next one I tried,
HTCCode.com
Something similar, they could not unlock.
Anyone any ideas? I don't really need it unlocked as would be using on Orange anyway but wouldn't want to be locked out.
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I had the same thing with my week old desire (tried unlocking the day after getting it). They said that I could do a more expensive search that would probably work, however they suggested just waiting for HTC to release the new database.
It all depends on when your phone was manufactured and what database update will include your code.
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I wanted to debrand, but apparently debranding locks Orange UK phones or does it?
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Nope. Not with mine anyway and also LennyUK is running custom firmware on his orange locked Desire.
The only things to be careful of is the HBOOT version and also make sure you flash the correct radio.
I've tested 5.09.00.08 and 5.09.00.20 and they both work with my phone.
Telus
I used htcimeiunlock.com. They tell from the start the price for each search options ($15 and $24).
Mine was $15.
why are you all paying for unlocking???
Is it possible to do it without paying?
You can try asking your provider for the unlock code, I think they charge 15 pounds.
Right now there is no free way to unlock the new htc devices.
horadee said:
why are you all paying for unlocking???
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Why, will you pay for everyone?
I'm thinking of getting the DHD, but before I do can others in the UK who have one on T-Mobile confirm that it's totally unbranded please?
Thanks!
Confirmed that it's totally unbranded.
However it would be useful for you be informed it's network locked.
Mines unbranded unlocked (sim free) although I had mine in the FIRST few days of release.
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I got mine a week ago and its unbranded, no sin to check network lock though
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Get it from CPW ot P4U and it'll be unbranded. I believe, as has been said, all the early ones even from the operators are unbranded but no telling what will happen in the next few months.
Dave - unbranded Vodafone DHD from CPW
PS: the above applies to contract and SIM only. Not necessarily to PAYG (was in the shop today talking about a new phone for my old man...)
Mine was un branded but Sim locked
Ok, thanks for the replies. That's great.
Desire HD ordered How long did you guys have to wait for stock & delivery?
yep, mine was unbranded and unlocked from tmobile
I was told by T-Mob that I would have to wait till January for the DHD. On that basis I ordered from mobiles.co.uk instead and got the phone on next day delivery. However, looking on T-Mob site now it appears they have them back in stock.
Daz555 said:
I was told by T-Mob that I would have to wait till January for the DHD. On that basis I ordered from mobiles.co.uk instead and got the phone on next day delivery. However, looking on T-Mob site now it appears they have them back in stock.
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Yeah, I considered elsewhere but they (T-Mobile) did me a good deal as an upgrade. I wonder if they are saying they have them in stock on the T-Mobile site when they haven't or are giving them to new contracts only...
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Ok, thanks for the replies. That's great.
Desire HD ordered How long did you guys have to wait for stock & delivery?
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Ordered on a Friday afternoon, got it on Monday the following week but that was before they were officially listed as available on the site. Make sure you take a look at the hardware issues like camera misalignment and small gaps between the battery cover. I'm waiting until about January before I send mine off for warranty repair over it since I figure they'll have more stock and I'll have to wait less time.
At risk of sounding like a noob, can I ask: doesn't unbranded mean the phone has no mention of the network at all?
If it does my t-mobile desire HD (ordered 1st december) certainly isn't unbranded, as it says t-mobile on booting and shutting down, and has a 'T-Mobile Recommends' app.
Not to mention the homepage on the internet browser was set to T-Mobile's mobile site when I got it.
Or does it just mean that T-Mobile isn't actually printed on the phone?
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At risk of sounding like a noob, can I ask: doesn't unbranded mean it has no mention of the network at all? If it does my t-mobile desire HD (ordered 1st december) certainly isn't unbranded, as it says t-mobile on booting and shutting down, and has a 'T-Mobile Recommends app, as well as the homepage on the internet browser being set to T-Mobile's mobile site when I got it.
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Ah, as far as I'm concerned, that's branded It doesn't actually say "T-Mobile" on the phone too, does it? That really would p**s me off!
I've never had a 'branded' phone before, so how does one go about repairs - can you send it straight to HTC or do you have to go through T-Mobile?
Oh, and any tips for flashing a stock ROM?
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Ah, as far as I'm concerned, that's branded It doesn't actually say "T-Mobile" on the phone too, does it? That really would p**s me off!
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Haha, don't worry, its software only..
From what I can gather, maybe you can flash a custom ROM? The t-mobile apps can at least be deleted with titanium backup.
Dyonas said:
Ordered on a Friday afternoon, got it on Monday the following week but that was before they were officially listed as available on the site. Make sure you take a look at the hardware issues like camera misalignment and small gaps between the battery cover. I'm waiting until about January before I send mine off for warranty repair over it since I figure they'll have more stock and I'll have to wait less time.
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What exactly is the camera misalignment issue? My camera lens isn't centered, is this a problem, or is it normal? Haven't noticed any problems with it from actually using the camera..
As for the small gaps, if you're referring to the SIM cover, I never had a problem with it after reading this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827091 before I got the HD.
Got my DHD today - unlocked & unbranded
I'm happy!
MOD EDIT: Its is not allowed to promote your paid services on XDA....
Well, do let us know if it works
And how out works for that matter.
Curious to know if you'll het full s-off..
Keep us posted
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p50kombi said:
Well, do let us know if it works
And how out works for that matter.
Curious to know if you'll het full s-off..
Keep us posted
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA
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This is SIM unlocking buddy, so you won't get S-OFF
I've purchased the item, will send my IMEI tomorrow evening as my phone is being replaced. Wil let you know tomorrow if it works!
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Curious to know if you'll het full s-off..
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Nope. You're unlocking to allow other networks. It won't do anything to the bootloader at all so you'll stay S-ON.
Worked perfect. Now my One X is carrier unlocked for less than 2€.
I confirm that the phone is still S-ON.
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Worked perfect. Now my One X is carrier unlocked for less than 2€.
I confirm that the phone is still S-ON.
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brilliant! Thanks for sharing buddy.
I'll get mine done as well tonight
I wish I'd seen this thread earlier yesterday!
It Works
Ordered last night, arrived a couple of hours ago.
I filled in the details in the middle of the page instead of hitting the 'buy it now' at the top and it didn't go through ebay checkout but straight to paypal.
Email from them was literally:
UNLOCK=xxxxxxxx
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Incase of any problem, please contact online support for quick help Thank You www.simpleunlock.co.uk
Phone from T-Mo, locked, attached shows unlocked on GiffGaff
vfrvulcan said:
Ordered last night, arrived a couple of hours ago.
I filled in the details in the middle of the page instead of hitting the 'buy it now' at the top and it didn't go through ebay checkout but straight to paypal.
Email from them was literally:
UNLOCK=xxxxxxxx
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Incase of any problem, please contact online support for quick help Thank You www.simpleunlock.co.uk
Phone from T-Mo, locked, attached shows unlocked on GiffGaff
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so you got a free unlock? lol
I've just purchase through buy it now. But as of yet haven't receieved my code. It's been 2 hours
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Got my code for free from freeunlocks by completing an offer with trialpay. (also bought one of that eBay link but haven't received it yet) I chose 30 day netflix trial and got my code in 15 mins and now I'm on T-Mobile UK on my 3 branded HOX
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Tried that. Didn't work for me.
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Even after waiting 2 weeks for three to sort their act out and unlock me, I'm a bit wary of this. It looks like I'm expected to enter my paypal password on a page controlled by simpleunlock.co.uk. How is this safe?
winwiz said:
so you got a free unlock? lol
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No, I still paid £1.44 but I didn't go via ebay checkout, straight to Paypal as I said.
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ammurad said:
I've just purchase through buy it now. But as of yet haven't receieved my code. It's been 2 hours
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I ordered mine at 2333 last night and arrived at 1310 so you may have to wait a while
works perfect had my code back in 30 seconds ,i did loose £1.44 because i used the iIMEI code from the package,but it was different from the phone,but £2 88 to unlock very cheap yes 10 out of ten
Glad I saw this. Even if there is a free way sorted soon - £1.44 to get it done now is cheap. I'd gladly pay more (3 said they would do it for £15)
Once the phone is unlocked will it then be able to get the 1.28 OTA?
i thought unbranded came unlocked and if you were branded, then you tell your carrier to unlock your phone and they are going to do it for free to keep your business. the only thing that would cost money is data roaming. i might be wrong.
brent8577 said:
i thought unbranded came unlocked and if you were branded, then you tell your carrier to unlock your phone and they are going to do it for free to keep your business. the only thing that would cost money is data roaming. i might be wrong.
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I'm not sure about other carriers but Three def told me £15 to unlock. I can't see them doing it free as they are still doing you a service and unlocking your phone doesn't guarentee you are going to stay with them.
TremF said:
I'm not sure about other carriers but Three def told me £15 to unlock. I can't see them doing it free as they are still doing you a service and unlocking your phone doesn't guarentee you are going to stay with them.
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if ATT sim doesn't work in my phone and they don't unlock it for free, then i will gladly call that a breach of contract and order a Red Pocket sim and a cutter. when ATT bills me an ETF, then i'll dispute it and talk to a lawyer if i need to. that's how i do things. ;p
Just ordered one, need an alternative micro SIM to go in the phone now to unlock it when code arrives!!
Hi guys,
A friend of mine will be in the states during early / mid June. so I was thinking in pulling the trigger and ask him to buy me the unlocked version of the new htc 10.
I began to look for a place where my friend could buy the phone, but it seems that it's not able to purchase from retailers in the unlocked variant?
Buying it online an get it shipped to him it's out of question since my friend won't stay in a specific place for more than 1 or 2 days...
Any buying advice / tips over this?
Thanks,
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Buy a T-Mobile version then S-off and flash unlocked US RUU
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you can buy unlocked version from htc store USA, it will cost 699 usd
Buy direct from HTC and have it delivered to his hotel...
Plenty of sellers on swappa.
<\axi6ne8us>[SM-G935T]
rzvwien said:
you can buy unlocked version from htc store USA, it will cost 699 usd
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There are no HTC stores in the U.S. that I've heard of.
bhagiratha said:
Plenty of sellers on swappa.
<\axi6ne8us>[SM-G935T]
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That doesn't really help him as he wants to buy it in a store. If he wanted it shipped he could just order it online.
SmiLey497 said:
Buy a T-Mobile version then S-off and flash unlocked US RUU
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This does not give you SIM unlock though, or does it?
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Hi guys, thanks for the replies. As Geoff said I need a store where my friend could locally pick up the device...
I repeat myself, my friend is visiting USA for a business trip, he's not capable of managing his schedule. However, he can drop by Any local store near him to buy me the device.
If there are not any retailer from where he can buy the phone at the moment then I guess I'll look for another device
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fmedrano1977 said:
This does not give you SIM unlock though, or does it?
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If you pay full price you can have the SIM unlocked.
SmiLey497 said:
If you pay full price you can have the SIM unlocked.
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So I just need to go to a t-mobile and ask for an unlocked htc 10?
Joichiro said:
So I just need to go to a t-mobile and ask for an unlocked htc 10?
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You just buy their HTC 10, since you're buying it full price they should SIM unlock it for you. After that you need to S-Off etc... to put the US Unlocked Firmware on it.
SmiLey497 said:
You just buy their HTC 10, since you're buying it full price they should SIM unlock it for you. After that you need to S-Off etc... to put the US Unlocked Firmware on it.
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sorry to be so insistent about this but, what would be to s-off? Sing off?
I'm switching from iOS (so I'm kinda noob about android lol) and I'm not from US. So the phone would be used in other countries. Will I have any trouble with that going this way?
Joichiro said:
So I just need to go to a t-mobile and ask for an unlocked htc 10?
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Pay full price, then call their customer service for the sim unlock code. I don't think you'll get it at the store. Or you can buy the unlocked US version from HTC which is fully compatible with T-Mobile.
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Aren't VZW phones still unlocked if so that would probably be the best best then unlock, s-off, flash unlocked ruu.
Buy from HTC online store... There is a discount code floating around somewhere that is (apparently) still active that'll give you $100 off...
I would say just order it to one of the places he'll be at and when he gets to that certain place he can just pick it up. Swappa is your friend since some people add goodies with the phone, idk, just a suggestion. There are no HTC stores to just get the unlocked variant like that sadly.
FYI, the HTC.com offer with promo code HTC1008 (100$ off) is not working anymore ...
you cant just walk in a store in the US and get the unlocked version like the HTC.com website. Best you can do is get the tmobile or at&t version and flash the US unlocked RUU found here on XDA.
Is this device's bootlooder come unlocked? If not c a.z n it be unlocked?
GDane1 said:
Is this device's bootlooder come unlocked? If not c a.z n it be unlocked?
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At the moment, Verizon bootloaders are locked and at the moment can't be unlocked
They are replacing phones with unlocked versions through verizon warranty replacement, hope this helps if you have any issues with your current device.
Thank you very much for your response to my question take care
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Chance Ill said:
At the moment, Verizon bootloaders are locked and at the moment can't be unlocked
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I have a Verizon pixel 2 xl and I unlocked the bootloader
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How did you manage that?
Intelli69 said:
I have a Verizon pixel 2 xl and I unlocked the bootloader
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SigLover21 said:
How did you manage that?
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Likely that he got lucky and received a replacement that was able to be unlocked because google/verizon messed up. It's actually happened a few times with other members.
Badger50 said:
Likely that he got lucky and received a replacement that was able to be unlocked because google/verizon messed up. It's actually happened a few times with other members.
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I bought my VZW Pixel 2 XL from Best Buy.
OEM Unlock
Badger50 said:
Likely that he got lucky and received a replacement that was able to be unlocked because google/verizon messed up. It's actually happened a few times with other members.
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So, I got a Verizon Google Pixel 2 XL with 8.1.0 & Android 9 waiting to download. The OEM unlocking, under developer options is greyed out. So, this phone has no hope for unlocked bootloader?
Any ideas.....
Thanks,
zach
coolbeans2016 said:
So, I got a Verizon Google Pixel 2 XL with 8.1.0 & Android 9 waiting to download. The OEM unlocking, under developer options is greyed out. So, this phone has no hope for unlocked bootloader?
Any ideas.....
Thanks,
zach
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Exchange it for a google version. Other than that, I'm afraid there is no current, reliable, bootloader unlocking method for the verizon variant device.
thanks
Badger50 said:
Exchange it for a google version. Other than that, I'm afraid there is no current, reliable, bootloader unlocking method for the verizon variant device.
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Thanks, you are the 1st reply out of 5 peeps I've questioned about this.... on hour 3 & this learning curve is more like a roller coaster!!!
Last ?.... how does one go about exchanging? Do I contact Google directly? & if so..... Google store?
Sorry for the 2nd bother, just have no other options except list it as 4 parts on ebay.....
zach
been all over Google's Store site, & Verizon's.... I know I've read where people HAVE unlocked this bootloader, one through someone that charges kind of like Sunshine did/does for HTC devices.....
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coolbeans2016 said:
Thanks, you are the 1st reply out of 5 peeps I've questioned about this.... on hour 3 & this learning curve is more like a roller coaster!!!
Last ?.... how does one go about exchanging? Do I contact Google directly? & if so..... Google store?
Sorry for the 2nd bother, just have no other options except list it as 4 parts on ebay.....
zach
been all over Google's Store site, & Verizon's.... I know I've read where people HAVE unlocked this bootloader, one through someone that charges kind of like Sunshine did/does for HTC devices.....
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If you purchased it from eBay, then your in a pickle. I have no idea what their policy is, or if the seller would even consider it. As far as bootloader unlocking it, I'm sure there are some folks that can/will do it for a fee, however, as the saying goes....buyer beware :fingers-crossed:
If "OEM unlocking" is greyed out, that means the bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked. There is no way to hack a P2XL with locked BL to make it unlockable.
If you bought the P2XL directly from Google Store and you requested the "unlocked" version, then Google sent you the wrong one. Send it back and get the one you purchased.
If you bought it from Verizon store or Best Buy, those devices are *always* bootloader locked (buying directly from Google is the only way to get one with unlockable BL). You could return it but you will pay a restocking fee.
If you bought from an individual, you can try to get your money back. But it will be up to the seller to take it back.
UR Right
Badger50 said:
If you purchased it from eBay, then your in a pickle. I have no idea what their policy is, or if the seller would even consider it. As far as bootloader unlocking it, I'm sure there are some folks that can/will do it for a fee, however, as the saying goes....buyer beware :fingers-crossed:
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Your right on that.....!!! Just had my dad throw it up on his Ebay account for a bill $100.... Shame, even the Google Assistant is "OFF THE CHAIN"!!! Never saw what it's like on a Google phone before! I know now it IS the phone I want, & the Pixel 2 XL has dropped dramatically in price. Just make sure NEVER get a Verizon phone!!! If it wasn't for the "SHEEPLE", no way Verizon would last in a free market economy, with the way they cram restrictions down their customers throats....... js smh
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