Hey guys,
So one of us had to sacrifice themself and it had to be me. I bought the z2 play from motos site and it came stock with the verizon logo and all. It came in from Wuhan, China built on demand and sent to my address in the usa. I got it about 10 minutes ago, followed the unlockbootloader protocol from moto and bam.....not unlockable. So don't waste your time folks. Unless you wanna deal with india reps for an hour to return it or well I'm still on the phone. So cheers! And you're welcome.
You really thought a Motorola phone specifically for the Verizon network would have an unlockable bootloader? Lol.
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is it rootable?
PiousInquisitor said:
You really thought a Motorola phone specifically for the Verizon network would have an unlockable bootloader? Lol.
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I'd agree with you but I am pretty sure there was a Verizon-specific Nexus 6 and it was bootloader unlockable.
Yes, I know it was a Nexus, and yes I know it was pretty much the same as the unlocked version... but there was still a VZW version of the phone. Just saying its not 100% though.
KnightCrusader said:
I'd agree with you but I am pretty sure there was a Verizon-specific Nexus 6 and it was bootloader unlockable.
Yes, I know it was a Nexus, and yes I know it was pretty much the same as the unlocked version... but there was still a VZW version of the phone. Just saying its not 100% though.
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Like you said, it was a Nexus. Has there been a Nexus that didn't have an unlockable bootloader? Don't think so. Name the last Motorola phone specifically for Verizon that wasn't a developer edition that you could unlock the bootloader out of the box. I'm pretty damn sure there aren't any. The 2015 Moto X Pure Edition is the closest thing to it but it wasn't a Verizon specific phone. It was simply one that worked on the Verizon network. OP is still foolish for even dreaming about a Verizon/Moto phone with an unlocked bootloader.
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PiousInquisitor said:
You really thought a Motorola phone specifically for the Verizon network would have an unlockable bootloader? Lol.
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My last phone was verizon and it was. So yes it can happen. But I have been rooting since the droid line came out. But youre welcome. I mean if people don't test things out then how could you know? I think it is more stupid to assume. Right now I switched to the g5 plus and I like it and yes its a moto. Not verizon but a moto and it works on verz
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is it rootable?
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No but the one coming out that international is rootable.
ihatevz said:
My last phone was verizon and it was. So yes it can happen. But I have been rooting since the droid line came out. But youre welcome. I mean if people don't test things out then how could you know? I think it is more stupid to assume. Right now I switched to the g5 plus and I like it and yes its a moto. Not verizon but a moto and it works on verz
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Your last Motorola Droid phone had an officially unlockable bootloader? Since the Droid line came out? You should have known that Droid phones don't have unlockable bootloaders unless they are developer edition models. Bro, you're not a hero. Only a fool buys a phone to test for an unlocked bootloader then tries to return it when he can't. There are loads of people that have bought the phone that would like an unlocked bootloader that can test it but plan on keeping it either way. You wasted time and money for nothing.
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Wait what about other regions? does India/International versions are locked too. ?
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Name the last Motorola phone specifically for Verizon that wasn't a developer edition that you could unlock the bootloader out of the box.
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Droid 1
PiousInquisitor said:
Like you said, it was a Nexus. Has there been a Nexus that didn't have an unlockable bootloader? Don't think so. Name the last Motorola phone specifically for Verizon that wasn't a developer edition that you could unlock the bootloader out of the box. I'm pretty damn sure there aren't any. The 2015 Moto X Pure Edition is the closest thing to it but it wasn't a Verizon specific phone. It was simply one that worked on the Verizon network. OP is still foolish for even dreaming about a Verizon/Moto phone with an unlocked bootloader.
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Technically yes, there has been a nexus without an unlockable bootloader. Pixel is basically nexus - and it is locked on Verizon. Thank you OP, I was just about to try this myself. Back to the N6P I go
Train88 said:
Technically yes, there has been a nexus without an unlockable bootloader. Pixel is basically nexus - and it is locked on Verizon. Thank you OP, I was just about to try this myself. Back to the N6P I go
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Pixel != Nexus
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Thanks to the op for sharing their experience. Not sure how useful some of the snarky replies are.
I posted this elsewhere but I will post it here too since this is a thread about unlocked bootloaders - the unlocked Moto Z2 Play lists its Verizon compatible.
My thoughts exactly. I'm hoping to purchase the unlocked version when it's available, root / unlock bootloader, then pop in my Verizon Sim.
cantsingh said:
My thoughts exactly. I'm hoping to purchase the unlocked version when it's available, root / unlock bootloader, then pop in my Verizon Sim.
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They are available now on the Lenovo/Motorola website for preorder. I have the same idea as you. Tentative delivery is August 18th for me.
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They are available now on the Lenovo/Motorola website for preorder. I have the same idea as you. Tentative delivery is August 18th for me.
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Any update?
joefuf said:
Any update?
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Stuck in the build phase with no delivery on the 18th. Keep checking on line in faint hope it will speed up.
RedWingsFanEd said:
Stuck in the build phase with no delivery on the 18th. Keep checking on line in faint hope it will speed up.
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Sorry man.
What carrier do you have?
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Sorry man.
What carrier do you have?
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Verizon. That was why I waited for the unlocked version so I can root it and keep all my toys
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I'm getting a VZ Pixel XL (hold the "you're buying it from where" comments, please) because I need to move rather quickly from a Note 7 to a less hostile phone. I'm paying full price, so I can avoid VZ's 2-year lockdown via contract. I'm hearing that, even for those that ordered right away from Google, their deliveries are extending into November, and I need a new phone before then (even assuming the reordering process reopened).
Is it possible to put the Stock Google Pixel software on this phone (assuming, if I understand this correctly, that either someone figures out how to unlock the bootloader, or VZ lets me do it, since I own the whole phone)?
I don't fully understand this 'locked bootloader' thing, even though I've been reading XDA for quite a while, so I don't even know if I'll attempt to do this - for now my question is academic. "Can it be done?"
Verizon locked the bootloader and I am not sure if @jcase or @beaups will try to unlock the bootloader. The phone has yet to be released. It has HTC drivers and we will in the near future find out if it can be unlocked or not. Jcase mentioned to buy the google phone from google if you want unlocked bootloader.
Right now, if you want a solid unlockable/rootable Verizon phone get a HTC 10, either unlocked do s-off and convert or buy Verizon and s-off it.
Verizon Pixel will NOT be unlockable, odds of it getting unlocked is unknown.
You won't be able to flash teh Google edition firmware without s-off/unlock, which it is unkown if we will see that.
Thanks for the information. It's not crucial that I put the Google software in it - more of a curious question for me. The few times I rooted a phone was to install BusyBox or Titanium; I really didn't fully exploit what root can do, lest I create a brick.
Given that I need to get into something *right now*, I can put up with VZW's, er, 'idiosyncrasies' to get what I want right away, and out of the Note 7.
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Thanks for the information. It's not crucial that I put the Google software in it - more of a curious question for me. The few times I rooted a phone was to install BusyBox or Titanium; I really didn't fully exploit what root can do, lest I create a brick.
Given that I need to get into something *right now*, I can put up with VZW's, er, 'idiosyncrasies' to get what I want right away, and out of the Note 7.
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The Pixel you buy from Verizon has the "google software" . The only two differences it has from the one sold directly from Google is a locked bootloader and several Verizon apps that can be uninstalled. The locked bootloader will prevent you from installing custom software or rooting.
Didn't the Nexus 6 purchased from Google direct come with a locked bootloader? Same as the one bought from Verizon direct. What makes anyone think the Pixel will be any different? They all come locked....
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Didn't the Nexus 6 purchased from Google direct come with a locked bootloader? Same as the one bought from Verizon direct. What makes anyone think the Pixel will be any different? They all come locked....
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perhaps this.
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Didn't the Nexus 6 purchased from Google direct come with a locked bootloader? Same as the one bought from Verizon direct. What makes anyone think the Pixel will be any different? They all come locked....
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All bootloaders are locked when shipped. The difference is the Verizon bootloader will be encrypted, rendering it unlockable without the key.
It was all just an illusion
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Right now, if you want a solid unlockable/rootable Verizon phone get a HTC 10, either unlocked do s-off and convert or buy Verizon and s-off it.
Verizon Pixel will NOT be unlockable, odds of it getting unlocked is unknown.
You won't be able to flash teh Google edition firmware without s-off/unlock, which it is unkown if we will see that.
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@jcase what are the odds of both the Google sold Pixel and VZW sold Pixel having the exact same hardware and software out of the box and then the process of activating either phone on VZW is what renders the bootloader not unlockable (not sure if this is even possible), pushes the bloat from the play store (that can be done) and controls the software update process (this can be done as well)?
If this is true, then buying a Pixel from VZW and activating it on a non-VZW network would be the equivalent of buying it from Google.
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perhaps this.
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Yeah I don't see that as evidence until it's in hand. We all know nobody at Verizon that we have ever talked to has ever understood the difference between carrier lock and bootloader lock. At this point it's all speculation because a Verizon rep isn't a reliable source.
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Yeah I don't see that as evidence until it's in hand. We all know nobody at Verizon that we have ever talked to has ever understood the difference between carrier lock and bootloader lock. At this point it's all speculation because a Verizon rep isn't a reliable source.
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I have the evidence in hand, I've been studying the firmware for weeks
Does anybody think that vzw will block features in their phones that will not be in a Google bought phone?
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Hey fellas,
I literally just got my s8+ from Verizon. I am still within my period for about 12 more days to swap this out for a different phone.
Simple question is this: I know root is out for the s8+ but no bootloader hack yet. Does anybody think there is a better chance the pixel 2 will get the bootloader hacked before the s8+? (It's been out for a while now, I don't think it's going to happen to be honest)...
I don't think that the bootloader may get cracked on the Verizon Pixel 2/Xl. However, you will get updated for 3 yrs, that's enough for me to switch.
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Hey fellas,
I literally just got my s8+ from Verizon. I am still within my period for about 12 more days to swap this out for a different phone.
Simple question is this: I know root is out for the s8+ but no bootloader hack yet. Does anybody think there is a better chance the pixel 2 will get the bootloader hacked before the s8+? (It's been out for a while now, I don't think it's going to happen to be honest)...
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You will not get lucky with an unlockable BL. Next question?
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Scottay5150 said:
You will not get lucky with an unlockable BL. Next question?
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This forum really needs to clean out the trolls.
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This forum really needs to clean out the trolls.
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Reality is, if you have a Verizon 2 XL chances of ever having a bootloader unlock exploit is near 0%.
If you have a Google 2 XL chances are 100%.
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Hey fellas,
I literally just got my s8+ from Verizon. I am still within my period for about 12 more days to swap this out for a different phone.
Simple question is this: I know root is out for the s8+ but no bootloader hack yet. Does anybody think there is a better chance the pixel 2 will get the bootloader hacked before the s8+? (It's been out for a while now, I don't think it's going to happen to be honest)...
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It doesn't matter it's a Verizon phone either way the bootloader is locked like fort Knox. I ordered the Google branded unlocked version for this reason alone.
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Andebad said:
It doesn't matter it's a Verizon phone either way the bootloader is locked like fort Knox. I ordered the Google branded unlocked version for this reason alone.
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I may just stick with my s8+. It is a decent phone and there is a working root so far. I would like to compile android though (to be honest I am not sure what you can really do without bootloader access and roms as far as I am concerned).
Explain something to me; if you have Verizon, what possible advantage is there in ordering the Verizon version when you can get the unlocked version for the same price? If you put in your Verizon SIM in an unlocked version, does the bootloader all of a sudden get locked somehow?
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Explain something to me; if you have Verizon, what possible advantage is there in ordering the Verizon version when you can get the unlocked version for the same price? If you put in your Verizon SIM in an unlocked version, does the bootloader all of a sudden get locked somehow?
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No, the only difference between the two phones is Verizon locks the bootloader from the factory. Inserting a Verizon sim only triggers the play store to download 3 bloat apps which can be removed. The advantage I guess is that your getting device support / protection / warranty through Verizon in which case you are overnighted a new phone if anything goes wrong and can bring your problem to a local shop vs dealing with Google. Their deals and trade-in programs are much more robust than Google's as well. Bottom line for the average user that doesn't plan on rooting or installing custom ROMs it really makes no difference. All software updates come from Google not Verizon as well with the pixel phones so it makes no difference there.
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Andebad said:
It doesn't matter it's a Verizon phone either way the bootloader is locked like fort Knox. I ordered the Google branded unlocked version for this reason alone.
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Same here!
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Explain something to me; if you have Verizon, what possible advantage is there in ordering the Verizon version when you can get the unlocked version for the same price? If you put in your Verizon SIM in an unlocked version, does the bootloader all of a sudden get locked somehow?
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No it doesn't.
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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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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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.
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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.
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I bought my VZW Pixel 2 XL from Best Buy.
OEM Unlock
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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.
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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
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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.....
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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
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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.
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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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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
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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:
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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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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
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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.
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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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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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)?
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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.
I have my phone puchased directly from Samsung, not carrier locked. I have the Snapdragon chipset. From what Im reading there is no way possible to unlock the bootloader?
bobtroy said:
I have my phone puchased directly from Samsung, not carrier locked. I have the Snapdragon chipset. From what Im reading there is no way possible to unlock the bootloader?
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The SM-N975U and SM-N975U1 both have a bootloader that can not be unlocked
There has not been an unlocked bootloader on Snapdragon for ages. It sucks..lol. But the device is still a monster without it. [emoji106]
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I have started a petition and a bounty.
https://www.change.org/p/samsung-pe...m-n975u1-bootloader-unlock-right-of-ownership
And here is the bounty I started
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ounty-sm-n975u1-note-10-usa-unlocked-t4006249
Please participate, every vote counts!
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butchieboy said:
There has not been an unlocked bootloader on Snapdragon for ages. It sucks..lol. But the device is still a monster without it. [emoji106]
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the sprint s10 5g is oem unlockable...
Well there you have it. Learn something new every day. And you would know more them me I'm just an old man waiting for you to find an exploit...teeeheee[emoji85][emoji87] so can you kindly get to work please. I joke I joke[emoji106]
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butchieboy said:
Well there you have it. Learn something new every day. And you would know more them me I'm just an old man waiting for you to find an exploit...teeeheee[emoji85][emoji87] so can you kindly get to work please. I joke I joke[emoji106]
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just found out other carrier s10 5g phones are also unlockable including vzw
Well this is certainly interesting.. This maybe the one reason I upgrade to the note 10+ 5G earlier then I originally would have.
elliwigy said:
the sprint s10 5g is oem unlockable...
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Where did you hear that? I just looked and can't find any info on unlocking bootloader's on the US 5G models, just the international models.
Not saying I don't believe you, just can't find that I do for myself.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Where did you hear that? I just looked and can't find any info on unlocking bootloader's on the US 5G models, just the international models.
Not saying I don't believe you, just can't find that I do for myself.
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the day i found out i went to a sprint store and oem unlocked the demo unit, took pics and was even posted on the xda portal
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elliwigy said:
the day i found out i went to a sprint store and oem unlocked the demo unit, took pics and was even posted on the xda portal
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No kidding? Where did you find that out?
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No kidding? Where did you find that out?
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i kno ppl that kno a lot about it? you cant find it anywhere bcuz not a lot of ppl have the phone and the rest just assume it doesnt exist anymore
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elliwigy said:
i kno ppl that kno a lot about it? you cant find it anywhere bcuz not a lot of ppl have the phone and the rest just assume it doesnt exist anymore
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That's pretty incredible. I never had an S10, so never really followed them much. My wife has one, but not the 5G model. I just assumed we would never see another bootloader unlockable Samsung in the US. It must be somehow related to the 5G....
Mr. Orange 645 said:
That's pretty incredible. I never had an S10, so never really followed them much. My wife has one, but not the 5G model. I just assumed we would never see another bootloader unlockable Samsung in the US. It must be somehow related to the 5G....
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Just because you can turn on OEM-Unlock in developer settings, it doesn't mean it actually unlocks the bootloader, just a few higher lever operations. That's been like that since the S6. As a test try to flash a custom recovery or kernel, and most likely it will fail on the US versions, OEM on or off.
billa said:
Just because you can turn on OEM-Unlock in developer settings, it doesn't mean it actually unlocks the bootloader, just a few higher lever operations. That's been like that since the S6. As a test try to flash a custom recovery or kernel, and most likely it will fail on the US versions, OEM on or off.
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Not sure why you quoted me as I said I didn't have the S10, but you're also not exactly correct, either. I did have anS7, S8, and an S9 as well as a Note 8, Note9, and Note 10. The allow OEM unlock option is NOT available in the developer options on any of those devices (of course speaking of US models. And if I'm understanding correctly, the bootloader has been successfully unlocked on the 5G model. I could be wrong, as I couldn't care less about unlocking bootloader's, but that's just what I read. I will defer to @elliwigy and his expertise in this matter though.
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Not sure why you quoted me as I said I didn't have the S10, but you're also not exactly correct, either. I did have anS7, S8, and an S9 as well as a Note 8, Note9, and Note 10. The allow OEM unlock option is NOT available in the developer options on any of those devices (of course speaking of US models. And if I'm understanding correctly, the bootloader has been successfully unlocked on the 5G model. I could be wrong, as I couldn't care less about unlocking bootloader's, but that's just what I read. I will defer to @elliwigy and his expertise in this matter though.
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Sorry, not sure why I quoted you, must have been half asleep. lol
Anyway there hasn't been an unlocked bootloader on a US device since the S6 (Tmo and Spr only), to verify if the OEM-Unlock does anything at all, try to flash a custom recovery or kernel, which most likely will fail on the US versions, OEM on or off.