Related
Hi All,
I got a bestbuy/verizon pixel xl and am unable to unlock my bootloader to install TWRP and Root my pixel
So, while i was searching for methods to root without unlocking bootloader, i found articles on rooting without TWRP. Is this method still supported on 7.1.2 and Verizon set pixel?
tornado6 said:
Hi All,
I got a bestbuy/verizon pixel xl and am unable to unlock my bootloader to install TWRP and Root my pixel
So, while i was searching for methods to root without unlocking bootloader, i found articles on rooting without TWRP. Is this method still supported on 7.1.2 and Verizon set pixel?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can not root it unless you unlock the bootloader. It has always been that way.
tornado6 said:
Hi All,
I got a bestbuy/verizon pixel xl and am unable to unlock my bootloader to install TWRP and Root my pixel
So, while i was searching for methods to root without unlocking bootloader, i found articles on rooting without TWRP. Is this method still supported on 7.1.2 and Verizon set pixel?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got a new one from Google but mine came from Google warehouse in Carol Illinois it's on October update tho so I can unlock mine if you ever get replacement device that's where it's coming from
Badazzmenc said:
I got a new one from Google but mine came from Google warehouse in Carol Illinois it's on October update tho so I can unlock mine if you ever get replacement device that's where it's coming from
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If yours is a Google version then it doesn't matter what update you are on, it will still be unlockable.
How do you know what version you have? I got my phone from Verizon but there is no bloat or Verizon anything on it. Could I possibly have a variant that can be unlocked?
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
lowvolt1 said:
How do you know what version you have? I got my phone from Verizon but there is no bloat or Verizon anything on it. Could I possibly have a variant that can be unlocked?
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Simple, go to Setting/About phone, and tab the Build number text 5 times. Go back to Setting and select Developer options. If the OEM unlocking option is grayed out, it's a Verizon Pixel/XL, if you can toggle the slidder on and off, it's a Google Pixel/XL and can be bootloader unlocked anytime you want, regardless of update.
Seeing as how you purchased it directly from Verizon, I'm fairly certain it's a Verizon Pixel/XL. Any phone purchased directly from Google's Online Store, will always have the option to unlock their bootloader whenever they want.
Thank you. Unfortunately it is gray.
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
lowvolt1 said:
Thank you. Unfortunately it is gray.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What version of Android are you on. If it's on 7.1 still then you can still unlock.
I recently got a 7x from ebay.co.uk. I noticed the opened box states the model is BND-AL10 (Chinese) but in the phone settings it's a BND-L21 (International). S/N and IMEI match.
Out of curiosity I tried Huawei Firmware Finder for Oreo. I used DNS method, picked the top one as seen here (verified): hxxp://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=BND-L21C432&firmware_page=0
It downloaded like 20 patches totalling around 8+GB and then asked to reboot...and failed.
My phone still works but I now get this during boot:
"your device has failed verification and may not work properly.
1) Press power key to continue.
2) Press volume up key up to 3 seconds to enter erecovery to restore your device.
3) your device will stop,start if there is not operation.
I tried Huawei eRecovery: 'Getting package info failed'
What should I do? Noob.
Brent.M said:
I recently got a 7x from ebay.co.uk. I noticed the opened box states the model is BND-AL10 (Chinese) but in the phone settings it's a BND-L21 (International). S/N and IMEI match.
Out of curiosity I tried Huawei Firmware Finder for Oreo. I used DNS method, picked the top one as seen here (verified): hxxp://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=BND-L21C432&firmware_page=0
It downloaded like 20 patches totalling around 8+GB and then asked to reboot...and failed.
My phone still works but I now get this during boot:
"your device has failed verification and may not work properly.
1) Press power key to continue.
2) Press volume up key up to 3 seconds to enter erecovery to restore your device.
3) your device will stop,start if there is not operation.
I tried Huawei eRecovery: 'Getting package info failed'
What should I do? Noob.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
erecovey fails for everybody. dont know why.
the message you see is normal if bootloader is unlocked. You should have had that same message first time you turned it on too.
Attempting to use firmware finder to apply updates , is not possible to unlock bootloader, so it had to have already been that way.
mrmazak said:
erecovey fails for everybody. dont know why.
the message you see is normal if bootloader is unlocked. You should have had that same message first time you turned it on too.
Attempting to use firmware finder to apply updates , is not possible to unlock bootloader, so it had to have already been that way.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the reply. I definitely did not have this message before trying Firmware Finder. I have not done anything else to the phone.
Brent.M said:
Thanks for the reply. I definitely did not have this message before trying Firmware Finder. I have not done anything else to the phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is known message resulting from of having boooader unlocked. Few people have been trying to make it not show , but no one has made it public if they have been successful at hiding it.
Now you got that phone (used, I assume ).From eBay. Perhaps the previous owner found some way. And attempting to update made his "hack" undo. Don't really know.
You can check if bootloader lock status to be sure if it is unlocked or not.
mrmazak said:
This is known message resulting from of having boooader unlocked. Few people have been trying to make it not show , but no one has made it public if they have been successful at hiding it.
Now you got that phone (used, I assume ).From eBay. Perhaps the previous owner found some way. And attempting to update made his "hack" undo. Don't really know.
You can check if bootloader lock status to be sure if it is unlocked or not.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In FASTBOOT&RESCUE MODE:
PHONE Unlocked
FRP Lock
This phone is sold as brand new boxed. However, like I said it was opened. I wasn't expecting to get a Chinese version that has been flashed. I should have just paid a bit more from Amazon. Though, I'm not fussed as long as I get updates and it's stable.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Huawei-H...var=541715986486&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
The 'your device has failed verification and may not work properly.' screen also says:
To learn more,visit:
http://zh.ui.vmail.com/emotiondownload.php?mod=restore
Brent.M said:
In FASTBOOT&RESCUE MODE:
PHONE Unlocked
FRP Lock
This phone is sold as brand new boxed. However, like I said it was opened. I wasn't expecting to get a Chinese version that has been flashed. I should have just paid a bit more from Amazon. Though, I'm not fussed as long as I get updates and it's stable.
ebayDOTcoDOTuk/itm/Huawei-Honor-7X-5-93-Octa-Core-16-0MP-32-64-128g-Android-7-0-OTA-Smartphone/332608261102?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=541715986486&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
The 'your device has failed verification and may not work properly.' screen also says:
To learn more,visit:
http://zh.ui.vmail.com/emotiondownload.php?mod=restore
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that status is very bad.
that combination of unlocked bootloader and locked frp is often hard if not impossible to get past.
unless you can access developer options menu and enable "enable oem unlock" menu option.
mrmazak said:
that status is very bad.
that combination of unlocked bootloader and locked frp is often hard if not impossible to get past.
unless you can access developer options menu and enable "enable oem unlock" menu option.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
PHONE Unlocked
FRP Unlocked
I read that "Huawei is no longer offering bootloader unlock code in 60 days." I tried to request a unlock but I get just get
"If you have any questions about the unlock code application, please contact us."
Nothing happens. I contacted them.
Will I ever need that unlock code given that it is already unlocked? Should I return/refund the phone and buy from Amazon UK or am I wasting my time, since I'll likely be requesting a unlock code and possibly be playing with roms in a few years. I keep phones as long as possible and a basic user which is why I have little knowledge with them.
Brent.M said:
PHONE Unlocked
FRP Unlocked
I read that "Huawei is no longer offering bootloader unlock code in 60 days." I tried to request a unlock but I get just get
"If you have any questions about the unlock code application, please contact us."
Nothing happens. I contacted them.
Will I ever need that unlock code given that it is already unlocked? Should I return/refund the phone and buy from Amazon UK or am I wasting my time, since I'll likely be requesting a unlock code and possibly be playing with roms in a few years. I keep phones as long as possible and a basic user which is why I have little knowledge with them.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would try and get a refund (if you bought via PayPal I think you may get some kind of support).
You can get the 7x from UK retailers for as low as £210. But the current Amazon price of £228 is not bad.
Do you browse HotUKDeals? Always check there before buying anything in the UK or from China.
Cracking deal for a China sourced redmi note 5 from tomorrow:
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sa...900mah-aliexpress-xiaomi-online-store-2948784
Search for 7x deals.
Cheers
Sent from my BND-L21 using Tapatalk
sipart said:
I would try and get a refund (if you bought via PayPal I think you may get some kind of support).
You can get the 7x from UK retailers for as low as £210. But the current Amazon price of £228 is not bad.
Do you browse HotUKDeals? Always check there before buying anything in the UK or from China.
Cracking deal for a China sourced redmi note 5 from tomorrow:
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sa...900mah-aliexpress-xiaomi-online-store-2948784
Search for 7x deals.
Cheers
Sent from my BND-L21 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, PayPal. I contacted the seller on the matter. Will see what they say. After using Firmware Finder correctly I updated to 8.0 Oero. The message during boot also went away... I'll certainly check out hotdeals. But if the phone works should I bother?
Brent.M said:
Yes, PayPal. I contacted the seller on the matter. Will see what they say. After using Firmware Finder correctly I updated to 8.0 Oero. The message during boot also went away... I'll certainly check out hotdeals. But if the phone works should I bother?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i think it is a little suspicious on the bootloader getting unlocked like that, but if its working , and you flashed full ota, then maybe give it a try.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
¯\_('.')_/¯
`
mrmazak said:
i think it is a little suspicious on the bootloader getting unlocked like that, but if its working , and you flashed full ota, then maybe give it a try.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
¯\_('.')_/¯
`
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
"Dear buyer,
Sorry for bring you any inconvenience and disappointment, the reason we have opened the package is because we need to download a multiplied language system to the phone before sent it out, they it can be use normal in this country. And for the model no, that's a normal phenomenon after rooting the phone.
Anyway, is it affect your use? what can us do for you now?"
Brent.M said:
Yes, PayPal. I contacted the seller on the matter. Will see what they say. After using Firmware Finder correctly I updated to 8.0 Oero. The message during boot also went away... I'll certainly check out hotdeals. But if the phone works should I bother?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh yes if you got it working no point. Enjoy the 7x
Sent from my BND-L21 using Tapatalk
Since the bootloader is unlocked I won't need to request a unlock code or ever need that code? As I did read Huawei is no longer offering bootloader soon.
Bootloader unlock and relock
deleted, posted on a new thread
Hi. I'm having an issue with this new phone. It's Wowi Ultra SQ766. On start up interface the 'Red State' notice comes up, goes off for 5 seconds and comes back on. The full message states:
'Red State
Your device has failed verification and may not work properly.
Please download boot image with correct signature or disable verified boot.
Your device will reboot in 5 seconds'.
Could you please help me out with a solution or fix for this.
I'd be happy if you would help.
Awaiting your reply.
Noob
So I just got my Google pixel 3 XL straight from Google. First thing I wanted to do was root my phone. I've tried everything from restarting device and updating my phone to the latest updated ( I was told that it needs to update before OEM unlock is enabled) but still it's greyed out. Does anyone know what's going on ? I spent a lot of money to finally get an unlocked version to be able to root it.
I'm using At&t as my network.
If anyone has any input, I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
NVM saw another thread about this. Ignore.
Factory reset, tried that?
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
MArtyChubbs said:
Factory reset, tried that?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, 4 times ! Lol
GunToYoMouth123 said:
Yes, 4 times ! Lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A factory reset from setting won't work. If you haven't flashed the factory images with the wipe flag enabled, do that.
source: same thing happened to me.
Sent from my crosshatch using XDA Labs
Wondering if you have found a fix for this. I just received my RMA and also cannot unlock due to greyed out OEM Unlock. My first 3XL unlocked fine. Inserted Verizon sim, set up phone and then unlocked in Dev options. Currently Google support say there is no fix and they are looking into it. Just curious where you are in this...
ridobe said:
A factory reset from setting won't work. If you haven't flashed the factory images with the wipe flag enabled, do that.
source: same thing happened to me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not possible to flash factory image without unlocked bootloader
Larger thread going on here for the same issue (Lol dnd't read 2nd post)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/oem-unlocking-grayed-t3860023
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/119628469 Please star and contribute to the thread here
OEM Unlocking Greyed Out- Pixel 3XL
I purchased a brand new Pixel 3 XL from the Google Store. In the Developer's Option, it shows that the "OEM unlocking" is greyed out. I purchased an unlocked phone. Do not understand why I am not able to unlock it. Your assistance is much appreciated.
I do not have a sim card in it. Don't see the point why I am unable to unlock it.
Bootloader version: b1c1-0.1-5004167
Product revision: crosshatch MP1.0(ROW)
Any assistance is much appreciated.
See this thread..... https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/oem-unlocking-grayed-t3860023/page24
Unfortunately you are not alone with this issue
Has anyone tried just swapping the motherboard with an unlocked one?
Has anyone tried just swapping the motherboard with an unlocked one?
I hate to beat a dead horse here. But in my Verizon 3xl I can switch OEM locking back and forth. It even gives me a warning about unlocking it. I've never tried anything past this point cause I don't want to rework my phone from the begining. Can everyone do this ?! Why isn't mine greyed out ?
MilkMan302 said:
Wondering if you have found a fix for this. I just received my RMA and also cannot unlock due to greyed out OEM Unlock. My first 3XL unlocked fine. Inserted Verizon sim, set up phone and then unlocked in Dev options. Currently Google support say there is no fix and they are looking into it. Just curious where you are in this...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Verizon blocks bootloader unlocking
tombaldwin6 said:
I hate to beat a dead horse here. But in my Verizon 3xl I can switch OEM locking back and forth. It even gives me a warning about unlocking it. I've never tried anything past this point cause I don't want to rework my phone from the begining. Can everyone do this ?! Why isn't mine greyed out ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does it work? Did you do anything specific?
Hi all, I recently bought an "unlocked" google pixel 2 XL on ebay from a generally trusted seller but I have been super frustrated with issues I'm having with trying to unlock my bootloader and enabling OEM unlocking. The button literally remains grey and I have tried many things to get it to toggle but it won't (sim card, terminal commands, resetting multiple times). I'm also doing this on a mac since I don't have a pc. The command tells me it is not allowed.
It is Android 9. I found out from another user that it is because it was originally Verizon. I have looked through a lot of the helpful xda forums and threads but I haven't found one that lays out a method for unlocking Verizon Google Pixel 2 XL.
Is there a simpler way to unlock it, does anyone know? Could I go straight to Verizon and ask them to unlock it for me? I'm super frustrated or am I SOL and should return the phone? This is my first time using an android so I would appreciate any help.
Thank you very much in advance.
Since nobody else is replying. I think your sol if it is indeed a Verizon phone. There's a discussion on xda about it.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
Nothing you can do. Just install the 11 beta and enjoy life.
Think of it this way. Since root isn't possible for you passing Safetynet will never be a problem.
I have the same issue. What I've found is OEM unlock isn't available because your pixel was originally on Verizon
Mine is verizon i just received the QQA3 update oem unlocked was available in a hurry i unlocked it without hesitation
nobreak1970 said:
Nothing you can do. Just install the 11 beta and enjoy life.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hm, if you load dsu, from there it's still locked right? if it's possible... i've seen in dev options, but never tried tho... previously it required unlocked boot, but since it's in dev options.....
tfat1000 said:
Mine is verizon i just received the QQA3 update oem unlocked was available in a hurry i unlocked it without hesitation
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You got lucky. Most people on here were disappointed.
Hexlay said:
Hm, if you load dsu, from there it's still locked right? if it's possible... i've seen in dev options, but never tried tho... previously it required unlocked boot, but since it's in dev options.....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's not possible as the bootloader will still be locked. Its presence in developer options doesn't change that.
The only way to get past the bootloader lock, if you're not one of the lucky ones like @tfat, is to install a ROM using the device's emergency mode. The problem is getting a firmware package that uses that mode. A regular ROM download won't cut it.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You got lucky. Most people on here were disappointed.
It's not possible as the bootloader will still be locked. Its presence in developer options doesn't change that.
The only way to get past the bootloader lock, if you're not one of the lucky ones like @tfat, is to install a ROM using the device's emergency mode. The problem is getting a firmware package that uses that mode. A regular ROM download won't cut it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, boot will still be locked, but since GSI image is basically a stock version of OS, it would not come with Verizon services and maybe toggle will be unlocked?
Hexlay said:
Yes, boot will still be locked, but since GSI image is basically a stock version of OS, it would not come with Verizon services and maybe toggle will be unlocked?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It won't work as you must have an unlocked bootloader to even install the GSI image. There is a 50+ page thread detailing attempts to unlock the Verizon device. No one on that thread succeeded. If what you proposed did work that thread wouldn't exist as yours is one of the easiest solutions.
Unless you can unlock the bootloader or somehow get a tech center restore image using emergency mode you're dead in the water. And don't think you can simply guess the decryption key either. To find the key would currently require spending an amount of time greater than the current age of the universe.
EDIT: Finally, check out the factory images page for our device. Notice how for the most part there are no images specifically for Verizon? That's because the device uses a different method to identify itself as a Verizon device. It's almost a certainty that the IMEI is part of it.
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl-running-android-10/
我從使用 Tapatalk 的 Pixel 2 XL 發送
hsiehboss said:
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl-running-android-10/
我從使用 Tapatalk 的 Pixel 2 XL 發送
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok...well that link is for the OG Pixel/XL. NOT our 2xl.
nobreak1970 said:
Ok...well that link is for the OG Pixel/XL. NOT our 2xl.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Clearly English isn't his first language, but how difficult can it be to distinguish between the OG Pixel and the Pixel 2 XL?
hsiehboss said:
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl-running-android-10/
我從使用 Tapatalk 的 Pixel 2 XL 發送
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This method only works on the Pixel 1. You can get to the point where you can toggle the "OEM Unlocking" switch (in my testing its always defaulted to on once togglable), but running "fastboot flashing unlock" fails.
According to the person who found this method out, it's because the Pixel 2 has an on-board security chip that deals with OEM unlocking, with the 1st gen Pixel doesn't have :/
It's probably a very safe bet, and sad to say, that since no one found a way to unlock the Verizon Pixel 2 XLs in it's 2.5 years of existence, there will be little if any work put into finding a way at the 3 year mark with 2 (maybe 3) newer models on the market since the 2 XL became available.
So got a pixel 3a xl from ebay from a UK seller. I am in Spain and have no idea how the UK carriers works.
IMEI starts with 35, thats verizon right? Can I check this somehow?
Phone was sold as unlocked.
So how to unlock ? free or paying for it.
I would except a partial refund if it would be unlocked.
edit: seems it is EE UK its locked to , got a popup
Unlock carrier
Hi, you can unlock the carrier by reflashing the OS on the phone. PM me if you have further inquiries.
muhammad42620 said:
Hi, you can unlock the carrier by reflashing the OS on the phone. PM me if you have further inquiries.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really? Just got in contact with the seller and he will unlock it with EE.
But can you flash the pixel on locked bootloader? and it will get rid of carrier lock as well?
.
Yes, it gets rid of the carrier lock and it changes to the International version. Though there is another way you can unlock it and that doesn't require flashing the phone.
muhammad42620 said:
Yes, it gets rid of the carrier lock and it changes to the International version. Though there is another way you can unlock it and that doesn't require flashing the phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
can you please share the other way? im trying to unlock my sprint pixel 3a
That requires paying for an unlock code for the phone, they are usually between 5 to 8 US$.
muhammad42620 said:
That requires paying for an unlock code for the phone, they are usually between 5 to 8 US$.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm very interested to see if i can unlock my phone from the carrier the way you suggesting please reply if you know how and where I can get this code. also sure I will buy a coffee if you tell me how!
thanks
AL
I would not trust this muhammad guy as he is using "sim unlock" language interchangably with device lock. If it is a verizon locked device with OEM unlock greyed out, it is my understanding there is no way to ever fix that. Verizon is the one that implemented that lock, they will not help you unlock it, even if you tell them you are a developer. They tell you to get a google pixel phone directly from google for developer purposes.
having your phone "sim-unlocked" is very different from the device being unlocked.
v12xke said:
If you have already 100% WIPED your phone, skipped through setup and gone straight to dev settings with an active Wi-FI signal and get a greyed out OEM unlock , you will likely never succeed because you inadvertently purchased a bootloader locked phone. SIM unlocked definitely does not equal BL unlockable.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
furious_noob said:
I would not trust this muhammad guy as he is using "sim unlock" language interchangably with device lock. If it is a verizon locked device with OEM unlock greyed out, it is my understanding there is no way to ever fix that. Verizon is the one that implemented that lock, they will not help you unlock it, even if you tell them you are a developer. They tell you to get a google pixel phone directly from google for developer purposes.
having your phone "sim-unlocked" is very different from the device being unlocked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But if it is a Verizon version that was able to be OEM Unlocksd and flashed to LOS like I have done, it is now unlocked? Somehow I was lucky in being able to enable OEM unlock on mine.