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How long is the backorder with asurion for a Verizon pixel xl 128 ?

Does anyone know how long the backorder is with asurion for a replacement Verizon black pixel xl 128 GB model ?

I waited about a week for mine, put the claim in on March 17th and it was available the 24th. Go onto asurions website and chat with a rep. They told me exactly when they were getting a shipment, and it happened. The pixel XL 128 I got was on the Feb patch and I was able to unlock the bootloader, hopefully yours will be able to be unlocked as well. I ran through the setup with no sim, so I'm not sure if that helped or not.

To the OP, what was wrong with your original device?

chapelfreak said:
I waited about a week for mine, put the claim in on March 17th and it was available the 24th. Go onto asurions website and chat with a rep. They told me exactly when they were getting a shipment, and it happened. The pixel XL 128 I got was on the Feb patch and I was able to unlock the bootloader, hopefully yours will be able to be unlocked as well. I ran through the setup with no sim, so I'm not sure if that helped or not.
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So yours came with the Feb security update and you were able to unlock your bootloader ? What happened did they send you the Google unlocked version and not the Verizon one ? So you just used the toggle to unlock your bootloader or did you use depixel8 ? Thank you for the heads up.

gnexuser said:
I messed up the screen on my nexus 6p and assurion had no nexus and offered two other phones then finally offered me the pixel xl. I stupidly updated and then read up on what needed to be done to root it. screwed myself. A broken screen claim for $150 to get a fresh refurb or if lucky possibly a new one.... has been crossing my mind lately. Even if the wait is a couple of weeks. miss my ability to be able to root and tweak it just a bit to my personal liking more than what google thinks we should.
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Sorry to hear you couldn't unlock. Honestly I would take one pixel XL or even two 6p's any day, but if you liked the 6p, more power to you. I myself think the motorola Nexus 6 was much better than the 6p as motorola makes way better phones then the cheap maker of the 6p.

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DirtydAmbrose said:
So yours came with the Feb security update and you were able to unlock your bootloader ? What happened did they send you the Google unlocked version and not the Verizon one ? So you just used the toggle to unlock your bootloader or did you use depixel8 ? Thank you for the heads up.
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I didn't check my cid, I ran through setup with no sim, went and saw it was the Feb patch, then I enabled developer options to check to see if it was greyed out, and it wasn't. I toggled it and unlocked via fastboot.

chapelfreak said:
I didn't check my cid, I ran through setup with no sim, went and saw it was the Feb patch, then I enabled developer options to check to see if it was greyed out, and it wasn't. I toggled it and unlocked via fastboot.
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Oh so yours is a Verizon version and not Google store. Many of us were hoping that they were sending out Google store versions but yeah probably too good to be true. My original device was depixel8 unlocked. If I can't unlock my replacement when it comes I may just use it until the new HTC ocean comes out then either keep the pixel XL as a back up or trade it off for a used Google store version or just sell it when I get the new HTC ocean. When the HTC ocean comes out I will be glad to have an sd card slot back ?

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Oh so yours is a Verizon version and not Google store. Many of us were hoping that they were sending out Google store versions but yeah probably too good to be true. My original device was depixel8 unlocked. If I can't unlock my replacement when it comes I may just use it until the new HTC ocean comes out then either keep the pixel XL as a back up or trade it off for a used Google store version or just sell it when I get the new HTC ocean. When the HTC ocean comes out I will be glad to have an sd card slot back ?
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My CID is Verizon, so I'm not sure why I could unlock with the toggle. My original was depixel8ed as well. I haven't had a SD card capable phone in 5 years, so it doesn't matter to me anymore.

chapelfreak said:
My CID is Verizon, so I'm not sure why I could unlock with the toggle. My original was depixel8ed as well. I haven't had a SD card capable phone in 5 years, so it doesn't matter to me anymore.
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It has zero to do with the cid. Many other threads have dealt with this previously. You probably can unlock it due to the backlog of Pixel phones. Basically you got lucky. At some point this window will close.
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He never said cid had anything to do with him being able to bootloader unlock his. He confirmed what I asked him which was is his cid a Verizon one and he confirmed yes his pixel XL 128 has the Verizon cid and is not a Google store version.

bobby janow said:
It has zero to do with the cid. Many other threads have dealt with this previously. You probably can unlock it due to the backlog of Pixel phones. Basically you got lucky. At some point this window will close.
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I wonder if anyone will truly figure it out then.

chapelfreak said:
I wonder if anyone will truly figure it out then.
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I'll link you to a thread in a bit. They know but are just not saying as of yet. Bottom line... Figure it out yourself. Reverse engineer the firmware. Unfortunately that is beyond my current abilities.
edit: Here ya go. Great thread, read thru it. Pay most attention to the posts by JCase. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/help/updating-verizon-pixel-unlocked-t3577098
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He never said cid had anything to do with him being able to bootloader unlock his. He confirmed what I asked him which was is his cid a Verizon one and he confirmed yes his pixel XL 128 has the Verizon cid and is not a Google store version.
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You don't need to explain anything to me. <added to ignore list>
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bobby janow said:
I'll link you to a thread in a bit. They know but are just not saying as of yet. Bottom line... Figure it out yourself. Reverse engineer the firmware. Unfortunately that is beyond my current abilities.
edit: Here ya go. Great thread, read thru it. Pay most attention to the posts by JCase. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/help/updating-verizon-pixel-unlocked-t3577098
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You don't need to explain anything to me. <added to ignore list>
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Really lol ok. Well when you post and assume something is was what's it's not then you do need it explained to you. The way to avoid that is to not insinuate things that you have no proof about or any reason to.
I guess I need to explain it so you can understand. I asked the one member if his cid is a Verizon one or a Google store one talking about the one he got as an insurance replacement from asurion. No where did anyone say a word about cid having anything to do with how the bootloader can be unlocked so stop trying to say that.
It's been posted on thread after thread that cid has nothing to do with unlocking your bootloader so please stop assuming and insinuating that because it's not or ever was the case on this thread.

chapelfreak said:
I waited about a week for mine, put the claim in on March 17th and it was available the 24th. Go onto asurions website and chat with a rep. They told me exactly when they were getting a shipment, and it happened. The pixel XL 128 I got was on the Feb patch and I was able to unlock the bootloader, hopefully yours will be able to be unlocked as well. I ran through the setup with no sim, so I'm not sure if that helped or not.
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Did they send you a new one sealed in box or refurbished. Mine is on wait too......

It came in Asurion's box. I looked at my manufacturer build date and it was in December. I can't tell it was refurbed at all

chapelfreak said:
It came in Asurion's box. I looked at my manufacturer build date and it was in December. I can't tell it was refurbed at all
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7.1 or 7.1.1 build you know?

Rootuser3.0 said:
7.1 or 7.1.1 build you know?
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7.1.1 Feb patch, I was miraculously able to unlock the bootloader just using the OEM unlocking toggle

I opened a claim for a Pixel 128gb on Nov-28, 8 business days later the Pixel 2 they offered me is still back ordered. They offered me an S7 which I refused, then they offered me an S8 which is much better but I'm afraid I'll hate the Samsung bloat so I asked to continue to wait, and on Friday they told me they have a Pixel XL available but again, I opted to wait for the Pixel 2.
I don't know if I made the right call or not, sometimes I wonder if they offered me too much of an upgrade and now to push me to pick an S7 or S8, they'll just keep telling me it's backordered for weeks. When I call, sometimes I'm told 3-5 business days, sometimes 7-10, once they even told be 10-20 business days...
I'm surprised because I can go to the google store and purchase one right now and it could be at my door tomorrow, but Asurion probably orders those by the dozen (if not more) so that might be tougher to get.
The S8 might not be a bad option after all, specially with Oreo around the corner for it.

Verizon says they can't activate a Google pixel xl

Bought a Google pixel xl off swappa. Says he never had the phone activated. I think I read that if a pixel is on fi it won't work on another network. Took the pixel xl to Verizon to get a new sim. They asked for the ime number. His tablet said Verizon can't activate the device or acknowledge the device because it's not a Verizon device or something. I did do a network reset in settings. Any ideas?

My Pixel XL and wife's Pixel are both Google purchased phones running on Verizon. All I did was take the sim chip out of my Google purchased Nexus 6 and put it in my Pixel XL. My wife's old phone had the wrong size sim chip so we took it into a Verizon store to get activated.

Paul1201 said:
My Pixel XL and wife's Pixel are both Google purchased phones running on Verizon. All I did was take the sim chip out of my Google purchased Nexus 6 and put it in my Pixel XL. My wife's old phone had the wrong size sim chip so we took it into a Verizon store to get activated.
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Did they ask for the ime number?

93fuelslut said:
Bought a Google pixel xl off swappa. Says he never had the phone activated. I think I read that if a pixel is on fi it won't work on another network. Took the pixel xl to Verizon to get a new sim. They asked for the ime number. His tablet said Verizon can't activate the device or acknowledge the device because it's not a Verizon device or something. I did do a network reset in settings. Any ideas?
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Project Fi devices can be used on other networks as long as they have been paid for in full and the device is no longer linked to a Project Fi account. I don't know the specifics of Verizon though. If you buy a Pixel from Verizon the bootloader is locked. If you buy a Pixel anywhere else the bootloader can be unlocked. If the Verizon rep told you they wouldn't active a non Verizon device it's possible that Verizon changed their bring your own phone policy (which is something some carriers like Virgin Mobile do not allow you to do) or that they changed their policy specifically for Pixels because they don't want the unlockable versions on their network. It's also possible you got a bad customer service rep who was misinformed and that you need to call back and speak to someone else.
There are also a couple of other possibilities. You might have purchased a stolen phone that is blacklisted or that your seller is on the up and up but needs to contact Project Fi to deregister the device with them before you can register it someplace else. I've had this happen with other carriers when I sold used phones I no longer wanted to keep.
I'm thinking about selling my Pixel XL because I'm not thrilled with it and contacted Pixel support yesterday to get some info. They said there was no restriction on my selling the device (which isn't even 6 weeks old) and that the warranty from the Google Store and the extended warranty I purchased could both be transferred to the new owner.
The thing you read about Project Fi devices not being usable on other networks was a temporary glitch where they were black listing former devices in error. It isn't Project Fi policy to prevent members from taking their phones to another carrier or selling them as long as the phone has been paid for. If you purchased a Pixel through the Fi Store rather than Google you can't change carriers with that phone until its been completely paid for.

jhs39 said:
Project Fi devices can be used on other networks as long as they have been paid for in full and the device is no longer linked to a Project Fi account. I don't know the specifics of Verizon though. If you buy a Pixel from Verizon the bootloader is locked. If you buy a Pixel anywhere else the bootloader can be unlocked. If the Verizon rep told you they wouldn't active a non Verizon device it's possible that Verizon changed their bring your own phone policy (which is something some carriers like Virgin Mobile do not allow you to do) or that they changed their policy specifically for Pixels because they don't want the unlockable versions on their network. It's also possible you got a bad customer service rep who was misinformed and that you need to call back and speak to someone else.
There are also a couple of other possibilities. You might have purchased a stolen phone that is blacklisted or that your seller is on the up and up but needs to contact Project Fi to deregister the device with them before you can register it someplace else. I've had this happen with other carriers when I sold used phones I no longer wanted to keep.
I'm thinking about selling my Pixel XL because I'm not thrilled with it and contacted Pixel support yesterday to get some info. They said there was no restriction on my selling the device (which isn't even 6 weeks old) and that the warranty from the Google Store and the extended warranty I purchased could both be transferred to the new owner.
The thing you read about Project Fi devices not being usable on other networks was a temporary glitch where they were black listing former devices in error. It isn't Project Fi policy to prevent members from taking their phones to another carrier or selling them as long as the phone has been paid for. If you purchased a Pixel through the Fi Store rather than Google you can't change carriers with that phone until its been completely paid for.
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Thanks for the clarification. I'll call Verizon tech service and go from there.

93fuelslut said:
Thanks for the clarification. I'll call Verizon tech service and go from there.
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Good luck.

I actually bought my pixel XL from Google, and got on a plan with Verizon. Originally they said they couldn't do it. They asked for my imei and kept telling me it wouldn't allow the phone to be activated or that it was invalid.
I knew a bit more than the Verizon rep, so i asked if he can just use his phone and Imei to activate the SIM card, and then I'd take the activated sim card and slide it into the pixel.
I had to help a friend do this also, Verizon is picky when it comes to phones not purchased from them. And they are real quick to say "since it's not a Verizon pixel it won't work", at least that's what I got multiple times

noidea24 said:
I actually bought my pixel XL from Google, and got on a plan with Verizon. Originally they said they couldn't do it. They asked for my imei and kept telling me it wouldn't allow the phone to be activated or that it was invalid.
I knew a bit more than the Verizon rep, so i asked if he can just use his phone and Imei to activate the SIM card, and then I'd take the activated sim card and slide it into the pixel.
I had to help a friend do this also, Verizon is picky when it comes to phones not purchased from them. And they are real quick to say "since it's not a Verizon pixel it won't work", at least that's what I got multiple times
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I knew that was it! He kinda acted shady abt activating it. Once he entered the IMEI number do you think the phone is now flagged by Verizon on their system?
Do they have to have the IMEI number anyways?

93fuelslut said:
I knew that was it! He kinda acted shady abt activating it. Once he entered the IMEI number do you think the phone is now flagged by Verizon on their system?
Do they have to have the IMEI number anyways?
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It isn't​ flagged. You got a VZ rep that didn't know what they were doing. Very common. Go to a corporate store, better chance of finding someone that has a clue.

TonikJDK said:
It isn't​ flagged. You got a VZ rep that didn't know what they were doing. Very common. Go to a corporate store, better chance of finding someone that has a clue.
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Thanks. I did go to a corporate store. Dug up a page on Reddit and alot of people are having the same experience with Verizon. I'm gonna try to re activate my Verizon n6 at Verizon, activate it, and pop that Sim in my pixel XL

93fuelslut said:
Thanks. I did go to a corporate store. Dug up a page on Reddit and alot of people are having the same experience with Verizon. I'm gonna try to re activate my Verizon n6 at Verizon, activate it, and pop that Sim in my pixel XL
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That will work perfectly for you.

I got my Pixel yesterday, from VZW, it was the last one they had. I dropped it this morning, which cracked the screen, and was thinking of getting one from Gooble. So I can unlock the bootloader, I prefer my own Android builds, even though there's really not a lot of bloatware on this device and it is running Andy 8.0 DP3.
I'm on the fence, I cannot get by without a phone, friends are recommending many different devices (so I will develop some ROMs, of course), but I really want a Pixel and Verizon is my only option for a carrier...
@93fuelslut, let us know if you get yours going :good:

NepoRood said:
I got my Pixel yesterday, from VZW, it was the last one they had. I dropped it this morning, which cracked the screen, and was thinking of getting one from Gooble. So I can unlock the bootloader, I prefer my own Android builds, even though there's really not a lot of bloatware on this device and it is running Andy 8.0 DP3.
I'm on the fence, I cannot get by without a phone, friends are recommending many different devices (so I will develop some ROMs, of course), but I really want a Pixel and Verizon is my only option for a carrier...
@93fuelslut, let us know if you get yours going :good:
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I will. Gotta do the father's day stuff in a few and then I'll stop by to activate my Verizon n6. I think it's a easy activation, it's just the Reps and their sales tactics. I have read that the Verizon Pixel can't be unlocked now with the new update. Just a heads up

NepoRood said:
I got my Pixel yesterday, from VZW, it was the last one they had. I dropped it this morning, which cracked the screen, and was thinking of getting one from Gooble. So I can unlock the bootloader, I prefer my own Android builds, even though there's really not a lot of bloatware on this device and it is running Andy 8.0 DP3.
I'm on the fence, I cannot get by without a phone, friends are recommending many different devices (so I will develop some ROMs, of course), but I really want a Pixel and Verizon is my only option for a carrier...
@93fuelslut, let us know if you get yours going :good:
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Your broke Pixel was on VZ? You are done, just put that sim in the new one. That is how I did my Google Pixel XL. Took the Sim out of my Nexus 6 and put it in my Pixel. Never even talked to VZ.

TonikJDK said:
Your broke Pixel was on VZ? You are done, just put that sim in the new one. That is how I did my Google Pixel XL. Took the Sim out of my Nexus 6 and put it in my Pixel. Never even talked to VZ.
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That's what I was thinking, even though, I have to go back to Verizon to return the broken one
I'm currently negotiating with an Amazon seller...

TonikJDK said:
Your broke Pixel was on VZ? You are done, just put that sim in the new one. That is how I did my Google Pixel XL. Took the Sim out of my Nexus 6 and put it in my Pixel. Never even talked to VZ.
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I'm glad you stated that

NepoRood said:
That's what I was thinking, even though, I have to go back to Verizon to return the broken one
I'm currently negotiating with an Amazon seller...
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Be careful. I bought my first Nexus 6P from an Amazon seller and she was a scammer --although her feedback looked good when I made the purchase. She provided a tracking number and the day it was supposed to arrive I anxiously waited. Then I got a text that the package was delivered but I had no package. Initially I thought UPS had misdelivered the package but then I noticed that according to the tracking number it had been delivered to a completely different state. I checked her feedback again and found she had done the exact same thing to a bunch of other buyers. When she wouldn't return any messages and her feedback kept going down it was apparent she was a scammer. I reported her to Amazon and it took them two weeks to suspend her account --during which time she sold at least 30 more phones. It also took forever to get a refund from Amazon since it involved a fraud investigation. I'm much more careful with third party sellers on Amazon, particularly for anything expensive although third party sellers offering cheap Chinese knock off products are also very common on Amazon. Like I said, be careful. People have reported buying new computers from third party sellers on Amazon that had bootleg versions of Windows installed with a key generator program that was still installed on the computer.

jhs39 said:
Be careful. I bought my first Nexus 6P from an Amazon seller and she was a scammer --although her feedback looked good when I made the purchase. She provided a tracking number and the day it was supposed to arrive I anxiously waited. Then I got a text that the package was delivered but I had no package. Initially I thought UPS had misdelivered the package but then I noticed that according to the tracking number it had been delivered to a completely different state. I checked her feedback again and found she had done the exact same thing to a bunch of other buyers. When she wouldn't return any messages and her feedback kept going down it was apparent she was a scammer. I reported her to Amazon and it took them two weeks to suspend her account --during which time she sold at least 30 more phones. It also took forever to get a refund from Amazon since it involved a fraud investigation. I'm much more careful with third party sellers on Amazon, particularly for anything expensive although third party sellers offering cheap Chinese knock off products are also very common on Amazon. Like I said, be careful. People have reported buying new computers from third party sellers on Amazon that had bootleg versions of Windows installed with a key generator program that was still installed on the computer.
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How do you know if it's a 3rd party?

Activating my Nexus 6 at Verizon then using that same sim to power my pixel XL worked like a charm.

93fuelslut said:
Activating my Nexus 6 at Verizon then using that same sim to power my pixel XL worked like a charm.
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Awesome, congrats.

is it worth getting a Pixel 2 xl from verizon

just what the title says. they have a buy 1 get 1 free deal going on was wondering if it is worth it. it also comes with google home and chromecast. i would probably sell those on ebay though.
currently i have a nexus 6 and am running 8.1. i wouldnt mind updating but what good is the phone if the bootloader is locked.

kidhudi said:
just what the title says. they have a buy 1 get 1 free deal going on was wondering if it is worth it. it also comes with google home and chromecast. i would probably sell those on ebay though.
currently i have a nexus 6 and am running 8.1. i wouldnt mind updating but what good is the phone if the bootloader is locked.
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Asked and answered a gabillion times.
No
Get it from verizon and delete your bookmarks to XDA.

Ok. Sorry for asking
Thanks for the input

kidhudi said:
Ok. Sorry for asking
Thanks for the input
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Get it from Google if you can.

kidhudi said:
just what the title says. they have a buy 1 get 1 free deal going on was wondering if it is worth it. it also comes with google home and chromecast. i would probably sell those on ebay though.
currently i have a nexus 6 and am running 8.1. i wouldnt mind updating but what good is the phone if the bootloader is locked.
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Getting a VZW locked device, maybe not worth it if you are dead set on flashing custom stuff.
Getting TWO 2 XLs (selling one for $300-400) probably worth it unless you're dead set on flashing custom stuff.
Google offers the same financing that VZW has (24mo 0% interest) and for roughly the same monthly $$$ you'd pay at VZW, you get an unlocked 2 XL!
If you get the Google unlocked version, which can be used on Verizon's network; it's ABSOLUTELY worth it.
I took the Verizon sim card from my unlocked 6P and dropped it in my unlocked 2 XL, no issues!
The 2 XL was a great device before I rooted, flashed a cust kernel, and cust rom on it, and it's just that much better now that I'm running all the custom stuff.

kidhudi said:
Ok. Sorry for asking
Thanks for the input
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Dont be sorry for asking.
That wasnt my intent.
I was trying to emphasize the futility of the verizon phone.

Yeah. I want to switch from VZW. I would have had the phone in my hand by now if it wasn't for the locked bootloader. I am just looking to the future. I have my Nexus
6 obviously unlocked running Android Oreo. With a locked bootloader once the official OTAs are done. Then your screwed. From Google play store the deal isn't as good. Sucks

I just bought a Verizon pixel 2 XL and unlocked the bootloader. I'm currently running magisk 16.4 / elementalx kernel / nitrogenOS and love it.
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Intelli69 said:
I just bought a Verizon pixel 2 XL and unlocked the bootloader. I'm currently running magisk 16.4 / elementalx kernel / nitrogenOS and love it.
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You are likely to receive many inquiries as to how you unlocked the Verizon version. So be ready!

kidhudi said:
just what the title says. they have a buy 1 get 1 free deal going on was wondering if it is worth it. it also comes with google home and chromecast. i would probably sell those on ebay though.
currently i have a nexus 6 and am running 8.1. i wouldnt mind updating but what good is the phone if the bootloader is locked.
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its still a great device with a locked bootloader.
You're asking the wrong questions however.
If you dont have any intentions of rooting/custom ROM'ing or things of the like, there is no reason not to buy it from Verizon.
If you plan to, or even think you might want to do something custom with the device, then it would be better to buy from Google.
An unlockable bootloader for most people is irrelevant. Tech minded people (like those here on XDA) place a premium on it.
Whether or no it is 'worth' anything is only something you can answer.

uicnren said:
its still a great device with a locked bootloader.
You're asking the wrong questions however.
If you dont have any intentions of rooting/custom ROM'ing or things of the like, there is no reason not to buy it from Verizon.
If you plan to, or even think you might want to do something custom with the device, then it would be better to buy from Google.
An unlockable bootloader for most people is irrelevant. Tech minded people (like those here on XDA) place a premium on it.
Whether or no it is 'worth' anything is only something you can answer.
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thanks for the feedback. an unlocked bootloader is a pretty big deal for me. i missed the 2 for 1 deal and ended up getting the google version. probably better off that way i dont want to be married to verizon for another 2 years

Intelli69 said:
I just bought a Verizon pixel 2 XL and unlocked the bootloader. I'm currently running magisk 16.4 / elementalx kernel / nitrogenOS and love it.
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How did you unlock the bl on a VZW Pixel 2 XL?
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You are likely to receive many inquiries as to how you unlocked the Verizon version. So be ready!
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kidhudi said:
thanks for the feedback. an unlocked bootloader is a pretty big deal for me. i missed the 2 for 1 deal and ended up getting the google version. probably better off that way i dont want to be married to verizon for another 2 years
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You're mixing up unlocked bootloader and sim unlocked. Verizon and Google pixels are both sim unlocked.

JoeNeckbone said:
You're mixing up unlocked bootloader and sim unlocked. Verizon and Google pixels are both sim unlocked.
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no i am not. i just pointed out i didnt opt for the "deal" from verizon that mandates a new 2 year contact. and a locked vzw variant.

See glad I've read up last few days..I can't get financed through Google.. so stuck going to Verizon to get the pixel XL 2...I've owned the nexus 4,6 and 6p...love google phones..but I'm a hardcore custom fan...I've read how people have unlocked the bootloader with the Verizon model..even had a store rep tell me he unlocked his bootloader..yes bootloader..not sim unlock..I really think it's bs anyone can even stop you from unlocking it....where there is a will there is a way tho..if I want the phone I gotta figure it out..been reading a lot it's almost impossible to do..but I have a few ideas can't hurt to try..

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See glad I've read up last few days..I can't get financed through Google.. so stuck going to Verizon to get the pixel XL 2...I've owned the nexus 4,6 and 6p...love google phones..but I'm a hardcore custom fan...I've read how people have unlocked the bootloader with the Verizon model..even had a store rep tell me he unlocked his bootloader..yes bootloader..not sim unlock..I really think it's bs anyone can even stop you from unlocking it....where there is a will there is a way tho..if I want the phone I gotta figure it out..been reading a lot it's almost impossible to do..but I have a few ideas can't hurt to try..
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You'll be a rock star if you can pull it off. Best of luck bruh! ??

I have an opportunity to pick up a Verizon 2 XL for $200. Only known issue is that the back left corner is shattered. I read you can replace that for under $20.
Screen is fine.
Do you think it would be worth picking it up as an intermediary and in a couple of months invest it towards a Google edition 2 XL (after repairing it)?

rdeets said:
I have an opportunity to pick up a Verizon 2 XL for $200. Only known issue is that the back left corner is shattered. I read you can replace that for under $20.
Screen is fine.
Do you think it would be worth picking it up as an intermediary and in a couple of months invest it towards a Google edition 2 XL (after repairing it)?
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I would take it, put vzw insurance on it and get it replaced....is that wrong?

Really a big turn off for me...I'm not approved from Google to finance..but want the pixel XL 2...so..got me looking at other phones..does anyone know of any Verizon phones that can be bootloader unlocked..or at least rooted..I'd rather custom roms but root is a have to have...( Unlimited tethering)... looking at the note 8, s8+ or the Moto force 2?.. thanks for the help..if there was a way to bypass tethering restrictions on the Verizon pixel XL 2
Id get it in a heartbeat... thanks

atxhardrocker23 said:
Really a big turn off for me...I'm not approved from Google to finance..but want the pixel XL 2...so..got me looking at other phones..does anyone know of any Verizon phones that can be bootloader unlocked..or at least rooted..I'd rather custom roms but root is a have to have...( Unlimited tethering)... looking at the note 8, s8+ or the Moto force 2?.. thanks for the help..if there was a way to bypass tethering restrictions on the Verizon pixel XL 2
Id get it in a heartbeat... thanks
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I believe the HTC phones are unlockable through their sunshine app. Jcase and Beaups.

Will Verizon unlock the Pixel?

If you own the phone and there's no balance why can't Verizon unlock it so that I can unlock the bootloader? I have a Tmobile Oneplus 6t as well and I purchased it outright and the TMobile Rep unlocked it for me. Has anyone ever called Verizon to unlock the Pixel?

I've used my pixel on T-Mobile without any issues.
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If you own the phone and there's no balance why can't Verizon unlock it? I have a Tmobile Oneplus 6t as well and I purchased it outright and the TMobile Rep unlocked it for me. Has anyone ever called Verizon to unlock the Pixel?
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I've used my pixel on T-Mobile without any issues.
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That is true I am also using the Verizon variante on TMobile but what I'm saying is my TMobile OnePlus 6t came with a greyed out OEM Unlock option. So I called TMobile and told them I want the phone unlocked and they did it. I just had to factory reset the phone and the option was no longer greyed out. So I'm wondering why can't Verizon do the same for the Pixel? I mean I do own the phone out right no finance.

Verizon will not allow the bootloader unlock and I highly doubt any devs are looking into it either.

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Verizon will not allow the bootloader unlock and I highly doubt any devs are looking into it either.
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That's stupid specially if I own the phone, it's like they still have control over it even though I own it. I guess that's what I get for being impatient and rushing to get the Pixel instead ordering it from Google and waiting on the shipping

I'm in the same boat but to be honest the whole point of a pixel in my opinion is to get a pure Google experience.. I don't have a valid reason to root to be honest. Also my work apps won't work on a rooted phone so might as well be bootloader locked
As I'm in Ireland and bought the 3xl while on a work trip on launch day I'm tempted to see if Verizon might unlock it for me.. really it's not making much difference to me

mackentosh said:
That's stupid specially if I own the phone, it's like they still have control over it even though I own it. I guess that's what I get for being impatient and rushing to get the Pixel instead ordering it from Google and waiting on the shipping
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So please elaborate. You bought the phone from Verizon to use on another network? How and why would you do that? If I wasn't on VZW I'd never get the phone from them... oh wait, did you buy it from BB, i.e. the VZW version on discount? If so you probably need to return it if it's still possible. If not then you are locked forever. Only way is to sell it and buy another. Yes, you own the phone but they own the discount you got from BB and basically you're screwed. Damn that sucks man.

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So please elaborate. You bought the phone from Verizon to use on another network? How and why would you do that? If I wasn't on VZW I'd never get the phone from them... oh wait, did you buy it from BB, i.e. the VZW version on discount? If so you probably need to return it if it's still possible. If not then you are locked forever. Only way is to sell it and buy another. Yes, you own the phone but they own the discount you got from BB and basically you're screwed. Damn that sucks man.
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When I say I bought it outright I mean no discount, I paid just over $1000 for the pixel 3xl from best buy but it's all good I'll sell it and buy another one from google

Mine unlocked within 10 hours after purchase. I've read that all their phones were locked to Verizon before they're sold to prevent theft.

shawn605 said:
Mine unlocked within 10 hours after purchase. I've read that all their phones were locked to Verizon before they're sold to prevent theft.
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Your bootloader or your sims card,?

Homeboy76 said:
Your bootloader or your sims card,?
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He's talking about the SIM card.

VZW will not and has never unlocked a BL on any phone that had a locked BL. They say it protects their nerwork... More like they hate people hacking their apps and loosing money.
Last unlocked BL they sold was Nexus 6... Correct me, cuz I did zero research on this... Just my cloudy damaged memory
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He's talking about the SIM card.
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Thread: Pixel 3 XL Questions and Answers...
Question: Will Verizon unlock the Pixel?
I thought that's what he meant, I asked for clarification.

As for the bootloader, no they will not. I just moved to Pixel 3 XL after getting an OG Verizon PIxel XL right after launch (actually immediately after the dePixel exploit was published or I would have purchased direct from Google or chose another phone). This same discussion along with the same "it's not fair since I own the device" arguments has been going on for years. Look at Huawei for evidence that bootloader locking is becoming more restrictive and not less. You can only purchase the device outright, and even they have discontinued the bootloader code request system. Eventually an exploit might come around, but maybe it won't. jcase pretty much said the original dePixel find was an accident, and it took another year and a half or so to find another for a phone that was already being replaced. Either take a risk that one will be found knowing that it might never come, or bite the bullet and buy a Google version or a 6T (where even if you get it at full price from T-Mobile you might have to wait to get BL and carrier unlock).

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VZW will not and has never unlocked a BL on any phone that had a locked BL. They say it protects their nerwork...
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Does it protect their network if I never accept any OTA updates because such updates could fix any exploits that eventually will be used to allow me to root the phone that I bought and own?
I mean, I'm just wondering what they would say/do if a lot of people start telling them point blank that they are going to boycott all security and other updates until they allow BL unlocking.

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Does it protect their network if I never accept any OTA updates because such updates could fix any exploits that eventually will be used to allow me to root the phone that I bought and own?
I mean, I'm just wondering what they would say/do if a lot of people start telling them point blank that they are going to boycott all security and other updates until they allow BL unlocking.
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Easy answer. They don't care about consumer opinion until results are felt. They are concerned with brand, lawsuits , and corporate spending. Look at it this way, this thread was last posted on (by me) over a year ago, and there hasn't even been a sniff of an exploit or getting Big Red to change even once.

Once, a long time ago, Verizon carried bootloader unlockable phones. My Nexus 6 was from Verizon and it was fantastic. Google made a marketing decision for Verizon to push the Pixel OG exclusively, Verizon forced them to make a varient that could be locked down and full of Verizon crapware, just like every phone on their network. OG, 2, 3 and now 4, sold by Verizon will never get natively unlocked. The only hope would be a temp root solution and being able to toggle the unlock in developers options.
6 years ago unlocked "dev" phones weren't readily available, but Google sells an unlockable version now, with financing if you want, most people that want root just buy that.

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When I say I bought it outright I mean no discount, I paid just over $1000 for the pixel 3xl from best buy but it's all good I'll sell it and buy another one from google
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Yea sell that for sure. I bought a new unlocked P3XL for 400.00 on Amazon last month.

Proof? Google Is Shipping Users Verizon Phones Instead Of Unlocked Ones

So my boot loader is not unlockable on my 64 GB Just Black Unlocked Pixel 3 XL and I just could not stop researching this while I waited for my RMA.
In chrome when searching at the top, the following string is inside the search (You have to search for something not go to a website) client=ms-android-verizon
Getting into some of the engineering settings *#*#4636#*#*
Going to Usage Statistics
See screenshots below. Can someone on an Unlocked Pixel 3 XL with an Unlockable boot loader confirm these are there or not?

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So my boot loader is not unlockable on my 64 GB Just Black Unlocked Pixel 3 XL and I just could not stop researching this while I waited for my RMA.
In chrome when searching at the top, the following string is inside the search (You have to search for something not go to a website) client=ms-android-verizon
Getting into some of the engineering settings *#*#4636#*#*
Going to Usage Statistics
See screenshots below. Can someone on an Unlocked Pixel 3 XL with an Unlockable boot loader confirm these are there or not?
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I have those two in my "usage statistics" as well. Ahhhhh. I think i might just go for the RMA. Thank you for this post. !!!!

I have an unlocked phone from Google for all carriers (not just VZW). The only thing I have listed of the 3 is VZW_Multicast_MW.

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I have an unlocked phone from Google for all carriers (not just VZW). The only thing I have listed of the 3 is VZW_Multicast_MW.
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Could you also check the google chrome search string and let me know the results?

Xaikar said:
Could you also check the google chrome search string and let me know the results?
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I show: client=ms-android-google

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I show: client=ms-android-google
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I just don't see at this point how this is a software issue Google can "Fix" its starting to look like something else to me. If anyone else has more ideas let me know willing to try anything.

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I just don't see at this point how this is a software issue Google can "Fix" its starting to look like something else to me. If anyone else has more ideas let me know willing to try anything.
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I have unlocked my bootloader and have vzw apps installed. Those are standard for accepting your sim cards. You should have Sprint on there somewhere also. Maybe other carriers as well. Standard. Afaik. Idk why you can't unlock your bl. Are your platform tools up to date? I have all those apps you listed and ordered mine from Google, 128 GB black. Received about a month ago.

its normal, if you have VZW sim it installs the correct packages to get certain carrier functions working (i.e img, volte, vowifi etc)

Bryanx86 said:
I have unlocked my bootloader and have vzw apps installed. Those are standard for accepting your sim cards. You should have Sprint on there somewhere also. Maybe other carriers as well. Standard. Afaik. Idk why you can't unlock your bl. Are your platform tools up to date? I have all those apps you listed and ordered mine from Google, 128 GB black. Received about a month ago.
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I like your thinking but I just got the RMA and its letting me unlock it! This one is also missing the following
Vzw OMA Trigger
com.verizon.llkagent
The ones I still have
VZW_Multicast_MW
So looks like different shipped phones

Looking at buying the device on Google store it defaults to the Verizon variant. So if you just blasted through the buying process you could've bought a Verizon model from Google. Also them "accidentally" shipping a Verizon model is just as likely so it could be either, but it's worth checking your receipt to see what you guys bought.
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Looking at buying the device on Google store it defaults to the Verizon variant. So if you just blasted through the buying process you could've bought a Verizon model from Google. Also them "accidentally" shipping a Verizon model is just as likely so it could be either, but it's worth checking your receipt to see what you guys bought.
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I had to read this post a 2 times before I deleted my rage comment. Yes I checked and I have attached my original purchase. I made sure it was unlocked.

I also bought unlocked from Google, I checked and didn't want to blur my info(so you'll just have to take my word on it)(or not), and I have all the listed apks from op. But I also had no issue unlocking it. Also to note, I have straight talk service that uses VZW towers, so that could also be the culprit. But I did blast through the buying process when Google released the 3xl, but had no ill effects. Lol

It was just a guess, but obviously I was wrong. I bought an unlocked model myself, popped in my verizon sim and ran stock for about two weeks before I unlocked the bootloader. So it has to be a device issue imo, else I'd be in the same boat if It had something to do with a Verizon sim.
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I bought unlocked and out my Verizon SIM in as well.
I might have unlocked before popping in SIM, I can't remember now =\
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There's already a thread speaking about this, feel free to join in and see everyone's input.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/oem-unlocking-grayed-t3860023/page17
There's a link to help Google notice the issue that someone posted. Follow up with that as well.