Will the unlocked Pixel 2 check for a tethering subscription? - Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers

Does anyone know if the unlocked pixel 2 purchased from Google will check for a tethering subscription? I know that the Nexus 6p does not check and the Nexus 5x does check. The previous Pixel 1s checked as well.
I am on a grandfathered Verizon unlimited plan.

It does.

agent2099 said:
Does anyone know if the unlocked pixel 2 purchased from Google will check for a tethering subscription? I know that the Nexus 6p does not check and the Nexus 5x does check. The previous Pixel 1s checked as well.
I am on a grandfathered Verizon unlimited plan.
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Should probably check this thread out: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/help/tethering-verizon-classic-true-t3691432

blazinazn said:
Should probably check this thread out: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/help/tethering-verizon-classic-true-t3691432
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Awesome, thank you that answers it.
Unfortunately not the news I wanted.

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Wirefly or VZW supply 4g simcard?

So I just realized VZW 4g phones need sim cards. My previous phone was an original droid so I don't have one. Since I ordered a Gnex from wirefly, do they include the sim card or do I have to get it from VZW? What is the process like to get one?
I also had wirefly keep my original data plan (unlimited). Will that transfer okay and work with vzw 4g lte? My phone is arriving tomorrow so just want to be prepared so i can get up and running asap!
sorry
I got mine off Amazon, and the sin card was in the sealed nexus box. I imagine it'll be the same with wirefly, and my unlimited plan switched perfectly since I had it on my original Droid and Incredible 2
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wyattyoss said:
I got mine off Amazon, and the sin card was in the sealed nexus box. I imagine it'll be the same with wirefly, and my unlimited plan switched perfectly since I had it on my original Droid and Incredible 2
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perfect, exactly what i wanted to know. thanks a lot
wyattyoss said:
I got mine off Amazon, and the sin card was in the sealed nexus box. I imagine it'll be the same with wirefly, and my unlimited plan switched perfectly since I had it on my original Droid and Incredible 2
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mrgoochio said:
perfect, exactly what i wanted to know. thanks a lot
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Yup, wirefly should/will include it in the box. You are set.
Be sure to call and have wirefly activate the phone. If you try to do it through the vzw website they will try to get you to change data plans to a tiered one. That is if you don't already have one.
I haz no sig
It comes packaged. If you ever need a new one go to Verizon and they will likely provide one free of charge.
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randomnameftw said:
Yup, wirefly should/will include it in the box. You are set.
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perfect thanks, so excited
Smokeey said:
It comes packaged. If you ever need a new one go to Verizon and they will likely provide one free of charge.
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awesome thanks.
mentose457 said:
Be sure to call and have wirefly activate the phone. If you try to do it through the vzw website they will try to get you to change data plans to a tiered one. That is if you don't already have one.
I haz no sig
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I activated my original droid by just calling the activation number and using the automated system. Is it different on this device which requires you to call wirefly/vzw?
I think you'll be fine using the automated system. I doubt it'll change your plans without your consent, or at least without asking/warning u about it.
mrgoochio said:
perfect thanks, so excited
I activated my original droid by just calling the activation number and using the automated system. Is it different on this device which requires you to call wirefly/vzw?
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I'm sorry, activation wasn't the problem it was swapping my old phone with the GNex on Verizons website that prompted me to "upgrade" to a tiered plan. That was my experience. If you run into problems just call Wirefly and have them do the switch.

Verizon N7 LTE on at&t

I was looking at picking up a used LTE nexus 7 to replace my wifi one. I found one for a good price that was originally purchased from Verizon. Will I be able to swap this device to at&t or has Verizon locked it?
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skrypj said:
I was looking at picking up a used LTE nexus 7 to replace my wifi one. I found one for a good price that was originally purchased from Verizon. Will I be able to swap this device to at&t or has Verizon locked it?
Thanks
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Nexus devices are always unlocked including the n7
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Warbuff said:
Nexus devices are always unlocked including the n7
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Cool. I just know verizon hates Nexus devices for the most part so I wasnt sure what lengths they would go to in order to ruin them.
I bought a like-new Verizon sold N7 and have only ever used it on T-Mobile.
PM me if serious about purchasing. Im gonna be selling mine which is unlocked free of Verizon. Only used it with AT&T. Just depends on how soon you're looking to purchase.

Temp Root - is it possible?

I'm on an unlimited data plan, so I only care about one thing: tethering. With an increase of $40/month on my phone bill (2 lines @ unlimited data), adding an extra $30 plus the monthly fee for upgrading is just out of the question.
So is it possible to have temp root, just long enough to modify the proper file to enable stock tethering?
pastorbennett said:
I'm on an unlimited data plan, so I only care about one thing: tethering. With an increase of $40/month on my phone bill (2 lines @ unlimited data), adding an extra $30 plus the monthly fee for upgrading is just out of the question.
So is it possible to have temp root, just long enough to modify the proper file to enable stock tethering?
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Kingroot.
andybones said:
Kingroot.
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Supports m9 now?
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dottat said:
Supports m9 now?
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Thought it did, my apologies to OP if not.
Ping pong root may work for m9?
andybones said:
Thought it did, my apologies to OP if not.
Ping pong root may work for m9?
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Well this says yes, but if that's the case I wonder why everyone sends their devices out instead of using sunshine.
http://www.droidforums.net/threads/ping-pong-root-tool-now-supports-htc-one-m9.281845/
l7777 said:
Well this says yes, but if that's the case I wonder why everyone sends their devices out instead of using sunshine.
http://www.droidforums.net/threads/ping-pong-root-tool-now-supports-htc-one-m9.281845/
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Verizon builds are a little different. Hence no sunshine support. Plus ping-pong didn't work on the vzw builds. (Go figure).
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T-Mobile tethering

Hello all. I just ordered a nexus 5x with the project fi pricing. I'm coming from a galaxy s6 which currently has a tethering hack and is basically unlimited.
Will tethering on the nexus 5x with a custom rom work the same?
gamepr said:
Hello all. I just ordered a nexus 5x with the project fi pricing. I'm coming from a galaxy s6 which currently has a tethering hack and is basically unlimited.
Will tethering on the nexus 5x with a custom rom work the same?
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Yup
wtoj34 said:
Yup
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Thanks.
Well, unlimited as in: whatever you're ready to pay for data...
Google does not care how you use your data: Tethered or not you pay the same per GB, no matter which device pulls the data. The way it should be if you ask me....
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Anyone get Pixel 2 XL unlocked from Best Buy or Target without VZW bloatware?

Has anyone gotten the Pixel 2 XL from Best Buy or Target at full price without the VZW bloatware? Is it like the Pixel 1 where I can just not put in the SIM?
hedpe said:
Has anyone gotten the Pixel 2 XL from Best Buy or Target at full price without the VZW bloatware? Is it like the Pixel 1 where I can just not put in the SIM?
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Got mine from Verizon. There is nothing from Verizon on here. Using it and everything is working on T-Mobile.
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danon.brown said:
Got mine from Verizon. There is nothing from Verizon on here. Using it and everything is working on T-Mobile.
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Wait, so I could have bought from VZW, gotten trade in bonus on current phone, and then taken to TMo for $325 more off? Doh.
Only 3 bloat apps..
Go90
Messages+
My Verizon
All 3 can be uninstalled.
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GoodRevrnd said:
Wait, so I could have bought from VZW, gotten trade in bonus on current phone, and then taken to TMo for $325 more off? Doh.
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I guess that could have worked. I don't have Verizon service. So I just put my TMO SIM in and start using it.
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Locked bootloader though ya?
JedixJarf said:
Locked bootloader though ya?
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For now yes..I honestly think Verizon did something. I've seen multiple on swappa with the box still taped. Mine was not. The demo one also had it not grayed out the first day. When I went back it was.
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I bought my pixel xl last year from the Google store unlocked and just popped my verizon some from my nexus 6p in it with no issues and did the same with my pixel 2 xl with no issues.
danon.brown said:
For now yes..I honestly think Verizon did something. I've seen multiple on swappa with the box still taped. Mine was not. The demo one also had it not grayed out the first day. When I went back it was.
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Just got mine from Verizon this morning. My box was taped, pulled sim and booted but unlock bootloader was greyed out.
eleciv said:
Just got mine from Verizon this morning. My box was taped, pulled sim and booted but unlock bootloader was greyed out.
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If you still have not set it all up, and used a Verizon sim try a factory reset.
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danon.brown said:
If you still have not set it all up, and used a Verizon sim try a factory reset.
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Tried it. Still greyed out.
danon.brown said:
If you still have not set it all up, and used a Verizon sim try a factory reset.
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If you purchased it from Verizon the bootloader is locked. It will always be greyed out. The Google store version is unlockable.

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