Just got my Pixel 3 XL yesterday, haven't done anything to it at all in terms of mods. When I try to add my credit cards to Google pay it's saying I can't make purchases with my phone because it's altered. I haven't rooted or anything. Has this happened to anyone else? I have the unlocked Google store version. Never had this problem on my Pixel 2. Thanks
bsktballstar3131 said:
Just got my Pixel 3 XL yesterday, haven't done anything to it at all in terms of mods. When I try to add my credit cards to Google pay it's saying I can't make purchases with my phone because it's altered. I haven't rooted or anything. Has this happened to anyone else? I have the unlocked Google store version. Never had this problem on my Pixel 2. Thanks
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Did you unlock the bootloader? That would cause this to occur.
coolhandz said:
Did you unlock the bootloader? That would cause this to occur.
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I didn't actively unlock it myself but it looks like it's already been unlocked. Would I just be able to relock the bootloader via fastboot and that'll fix the problem?
bsktballstar3131 said:
I didn't actively unlock it myself but it looks like it's already been unlocked. Would I just be able to relock the bootloader via fastboot and that'll fix the problem?
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You got it brand new with an unlocked bootloader? I would return it.
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I will surely test when my device gets here in about an hour. Has anyone who has received there non-Verizon version unlocked the bootloader and tried to use Android Pay? Thank you in advance.
elreydenj said:
I will surely test when my device gets here in about an hour. Has anyone who has received there non-Verizon version unlocked the bootloader and tried to use Android Pay? Thank you in advance.
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Sorry to say you can't unlock your bootloader its been locked down
jaythenut said:
Sorry to say you can't unlock your bootloader its been locked down
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He asked about non-verizon. Are all versions locked down?
SysAdmNj said:
He asked about non-verizon. Are all versions locked down?
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Oops miss read lol no you can unlock the bootloader
Hey op!
I've had my pixel XL all day now. I just unlocked my bootloader and re setup my phone... Sadly Android pay isn't working now that I've unlocked my bootloader :'(
Just as a warning to all other users
Although, YMMV!
nexusmaniac said:
Hey op!
I've had my pixel XL all day now. I just unlocked my bootloader and re setup my phone... Sadly Android pay isn't working now that I've unlocked my bootloader :'(
Just as a warning to all other users [emoji14]
Although, YMMV!
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I read that unlocked bootloader now violates Safety Net, so Android Pay won't work at present.
wtherrell said:
I read that unlocked bootloader now violates Safety Net, so Android Pay won't work at present.
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What kind of crap is that Google?! Jeez
How difficult is it to just let us enjoy our devices, ay?
Previously you could unlock bootloader and as long as you didn't root or hid root from certain apps you could still use Google wallet.
Same with the 6P, unlocked bootloader now breaks Android Pay.
It's the app version not the phone. There is another thread here some people withe nexus 6p if using the latest version of Android pay will trigger that, but if using an older version all is fine.
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You need to complain to the banks if you want this fixed. The Banks have dictated to Google what is required to allow paying via phone as it's their loss if you report money stolen.
While I agree, I feel that with a rooted Device using SU, which requires that you allow applications to have root access. Apps cannot have root access without you granting it. And also having the card information heavily encrypted so that even if somehow a hacker gets your data via an app that you install, it would take them 1 million years to bruteforce decrypt the file, it should be safe enough, but banks are too dumb to realize this and impose their will on carriers, and google in our case. So complain to the banks, and google.
Hello guys, I have a small problem after locking my oem bootloader with fastboot after having to reset the marlin image it is no longer letting me unlock it, so I'm stuck with stock, is there anyway to fix this?
Did you purchase from Verizon, or some place other than the Google Store?
From Verizon but I was able to unlock it the first time, I got the replacement rom online from a link about resetting the google pixel
Not supposed to relock it. anybody read anymore?
jjayzx said:
Not supposed to relock it. anybody read anymore?
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Nope
turb0z said:
From Verizon but I was able to unlock it the first time, I got the replacement rom online from a link about resetting the google pixel
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Try Depixel8?
Depixel 8 doesn't work because the bootloader won't unlock
Alright, let's get right to it.
I am receiving a replacement Pixel XL after sending my original one back to Google. I purchased my original Pixel from Verizon and sent back to Google a Verizon Pixel with a locked bootloader (from 7.1.1 patch). Few questions....
1. Am I receiving a Google pixel XL with an unlocked bootloader?
I have read that I can unlock the bootloader and successfully root BEFORE I set up wifi and put the SIM card in... So
2. Will the device ship with 7.1.1 (Verizon), ending any chance of me unlocking the bootloader?
3. If the device ships with 7.1, can I prevent the update being installed in the background?
I put a screenshot with the email from google about the replacement device below.
Splatlame said:
Alright, let's get right to it.
I am receiving a replacement Pixel XL after sending my original one back to Google. I purchased my original Pixel from Verizon and sent back to Google a Verizon Pixel with a locked bootloader (from 7.1.1 patch). Few questions....
1. Am I receiving a Google pixel XL with an unlocked bootloader?
I have read that I can unlock the bootloader and successfully root BEFORE I set up wifi and put the SIM card in... So
2. Will the device ship with 7.1.1 (Verizon), ending any chance of me unlocking the bootloader?
3. If the device ships with 7.1, can I prevent the update being installed in the background?
I put a screenshot with the email from google about the replacement device below.
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1a. It says Verizon but you won't really know til you get it.
1b. You can only do that if the phone comes with 7.1 to avoid it updating to 7.1.1
2. Verizon does seem to be updating some of the phones now and I would assume the refurbished will have a higher chance of it.
3. You can shut off automatic updates but it seems to ignore it at times, so you should unlock right away if you want to do anything in the future.
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1a. It says Verizon but you won't really know til you get it.
1b. You can only do that if the phone comes with 7.1 to avoid it updating to 7.1.1
2. Verizon does seem to be updating some of the phones now and I would assume the refurbished will have a higher chance of it.
3. You can shut off automatic updates but it seems to ignore it at times, so you should unlock right away if you want to do anything in the future.
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Excellent answers.
One more question though, I read that when you put in a Verizon sim card, that's what triggers the locking of the bootloader. So let's say I'm able to lock the bootloader, install TWRP, and SuperSU, and then I put in my sim card so I can actually use the phone, will putting in sim card have any affect on anything?
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Excellent answers.
One more question though, I read that when you put in a Verizon sim card, that's what triggers the locking of the bootloader. So let's say I'm able to lock the bootloader, install TWRP, and SuperSU, and then I put in my sim card so I can actually use the phone, will putting in sim card have any affect on anything?
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I have a Pixel XL that I purchased directly from Google and I use it on Verizon. Powering up the phone the first time with the Verizon SIM gave me a message that the phone was activated but it did not re-lock my bootloader. That was my experience. Originally it would only connect to 3G and not LTE. I had previously used it on Fi. I had to delete the data(NOT Factory Reset) from the Fi app(with the Fi SIM still installed) and then power down, switch SIM's, then power up to get full 4G LTE connection on Verizon. After I deleted that Fi app data and powered up with the Verizon SIM it selected the normal VZWINTERNET APN and worked fine. Hope this helps. Again though the Verizon SIM did not re-lock my bootloader. This isn't to say they won't try to re-lock it in the future with an update.
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I read that when you put in a Verizon sim card, that's what triggers the locking of the bootloader.
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Not true. I have a VZW Pixel on Project Fi. My bootloader can not be unlocked.
Now does unlocking the bootloader with 7.1 before the update kicks in a confirmed solution? Has this been tested? Or this is a theory?
And if this is a real way of doing it can someone link me to a thread with a verified procedure or help me out here.
I want to be 100% sure by the time the device comes in.
Splatlame said:
Now does unlocking the bootloader with 7.1 before the update kicks in a confirmed solution? Has this been tested? Or this is a theory?
And if this is a real way of doing it can someone link me to a thread with a verified procedure or help me out here.
I want to be 100% sure by the time the device comes in.
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Here is what you need if it is on 7.1
http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
TonikJDK said:
Here is what you need if it is on 7.1
http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
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That method does not work anymore.
bradhoschar said:
That method does not work anymore.
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He said if it's on 7.1
jjayzx said:
He said if it's on 7.1
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You're right.
On a side note, if anybody has a TRULY defective device on Verizon and want a Google replacement, see my post here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...-buying-verizon-edition-t3581406/post71866381
Hi All,
I got a bestbuy/verizon pixel xl and am unable to unlock my bootloader to install TWRP and Root my pixel
So, while i was searching for methods to root without unlocking bootloader, i found articles on rooting without TWRP. Is this method still supported on 7.1.2 and Verizon set pixel?
tornado6 said:
Hi All,
I got a bestbuy/verizon pixel xl and am unable to unlock my bootloader to install TWRP and Root my pixel
So, while i was searching for methods to root without unlocking bootloader, i found articles on rooting without TWRP. Is this method still supported on 7.1.2 and Verizon set pixel?
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You can not root it unless you unlock the bootloader. It has always been that way.
tornado6 said:
Hi All,
I got a bestbuy/verizon pixel xl and am unable to unlock my bootloader to install TWRP and Root my pixel
So, while i was searching for methods to root without unlocking bootloader, i found articles on rooting without TWRP. Is this method still supported on 7.1.2 and Verizon set pixel?
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I got a new one from Google but mine came from Google warehouse in Carol Illinois it's on October update tho so I can unlock mine if you ever get replacement device that's where it's coming from
Badazzmenc said:
I got a new one from Google but mine came from Google warehouse in Carol Illinois it's on October update tho so I can unlock mine if you ever get replacement device that's where it's coming from
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If yours is a Google version then it doesn't matter what update you are on, it will still be unlockable.
How do you know what version you have? I got my phone from Verizon but there is no bloat or Verizon anything on it. Could I possibly have a variant that can be unlocked?
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lowvolt1 said:
How do you know what version you have? I got my phone from Verizon but there is no bloat or Verizon anything on it. Could I possibly have a variant that can be unlocked?
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Simple, go to Setting/About phone, and tab the Build number text 5 times. Go back to Setting and select Developer options. If the OEM unlocking option is grayed out, it's a Verizon Pixel/XL, if you can toggle the slidder on and off, it's a Google Pixel/XL and can be bootloader unlocked anytime you want, regardless of update.
Seeing as how you purchased it directly from Verizon, I'm fairly certain it's a Verizon Pixel/XL. Any phone purchased directly from Google's Online Store, will always have the option to unlock their bootloader whenever they want.
Thank you. Unfortunately it is gray.
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lowvolt1 said:
Thank you. Unfortunately it is gray.
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What version of Android are you on. If it's on 7.1 still then you can still unlock.
So I just got my Google pixel 3 XL straight from Google. First thing I wanted to do was root my phone. I've tried everything from restarting device and updating my phone to the latest updated ( I was told that it needs to update before OEM unlock is enabled) but still it's greyed out. Does anyone know what's going on ? I spent a lot of money to finally get an unlocked version to be able to root it.
I'm using At&t as my network.
If anyone has any input, I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
NVM saw another thread about this. Ignore.
Factory reset, tried that?
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MArtyChubbs said:
Factory reset, tried that?
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Yes, 4 times ! Lol
GunToYoMouth123 said:
Yes, 4 times ! Lol
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A factory reset from setting won't work. If you haven't flashed the factory images with the wipe flag enabled, do that.
source: same thing happened to me.
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Wondering if you have found a fix for this. I just received my RMA and also cannot unlock due to greyed out OEM Unlock. My first 3XL unlocked fine. Inserted Verizon sim, set up phone and then unlocked in Dev options. Currently Google support say there is no fix and they are looking into it. Just curious where you are in this...
ridobe said:
A factory reset from setting won't work. If you haven't flashed the factory images with the wipe flag enabled, do that.
source: same thing happened to me.
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Not possible to flash factory image without unlocked bootloader
Larger thread going on here for the same issue (Lol dnd't read 2nd post)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/oem-unlocking-grayed-t3860023
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/119628469 Please star and contribute to the thread here
OEM Unlocking Greyed Out- Pixel 3XL
I purchased a brand new Pixel 3 XL from the Google Store. In the Developer's Option, it shows that the "OEM unlocking" is greyed out. I purchased an unlocked phone. Do not understand why I am not able to unlock it. Your assistance is much appreciated.
I do not have a sim card in it. Don't see the point why I am unable to unlock it.
Bootloader version: b1c1-0.1-5004167
Product revision: crosshatch MP1.0(ROW)
Any assistance is much appreciated.
See this thread..... https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/oem-unlocking-grayed-t3860023/page24
Unfortunately you are not alone with this issue
Has anyone tried just swapping the motherboard with an unlocked one?
Has anyone tried just swapping the motherboard with an unlocked one?
I hate to beat a dead horse here. But in my Verizon 3xl I can switch OEM locking back and forth. It even gives me a warning about unlocking it. I've never tried anything past this point cause I don't want to rework my phone from the begining. Can everyone do this ?! Why isn't mine greyed out ?
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Wondering if you have found a fix for this. I just received my RMA and also cannot unlock due to greyed out OEM Unlock. My first 3XL unlocked fine. Inserted Verizon sim, set up phone and then unlocked in Dev options. Currently Google support say there is no fix and they are looking into it. Just curious where you are in this...
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Verizon blocks bootloader unlocking
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I hate to beat a dead horse here. But in my Verizon 3xl I can switch OEM locking back and forth. It even gives me a warning about unlocking it. I've never tried anything past this point cause I don't want to rework my phone from the begining. Can everyone do this ?! Why isn't mine greyed out ?
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Does it work? Did you do anything specific?