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How to tell between verizon and unlocked without having the actual device

Hi, I currently am using a galaxy s9+ and I don't like it because you have to jump through so many hoops for root. I want to buy a pixel 2 xl used from my area but need unlocked version. How can I tell so I don't buy the wrong one?

Logan0829 said:
Hi, I currently am using a galaxy s9+ and I don't like it because you have to jump through so many hoops for root. I want to buy a pixel 2 xl used from my area but need unlocked version. How can I tell so I don't buy the wrong one?
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Buy it directly from Google is the best way to be sure. Best Buy, Verizon, and most all the other retailers only sell the verizon variant, which means..it's locked down. Swappa isn't bad either for finding an unlockable version :good:

If you have the box, look at the barcodes.
If you see:
SIM ID= LOCKED
ESIM ID = Google version

Logan0829 said:
Hi, I currently am using a galaxy s9+ and I don't like it because you have to jump through so many hoops for root. I want to buy a pixel 2 xl used from my area but need unlocked version. How can I tell so I don't buy the wrong one?
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Get the IMEI number from the seller and run it through this: http://www.imeipro.info/check_lg.html If the seller cannot or will not provide the IMEI in advance to check beforehand, then do not buy it.

v12xke said:
Get the IMEI number from the seller and run it through this: http://www.imeipro.info/check_lg.html If the seller cannot or will not provide the IMEI in advance to check beforehand, then do not buy it.
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Yes I've ran it through here. Now what? There's no where that says Google or Verizon

Logan0829 said:
Yes I've ran it through here. Now what? There's no where that says Google or Verizon
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If your willing to post a pic, we'd be able to help you. There's a specific line that should give an indication of what type it is.

Logan0829 said:
Yes I've ran it through here. Now what? There's no where that says Google or Verizon
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If either Verizon or Google, it will be very clear. What does yours say under BUYER CODE and BUYER NAME ? Mine are USX & GOOGLE_OPEN_64G.

if it has VZW in the buyer name, its locked bootloader.

I think this one is Verizon?

Logan0829 said:
I think this one is Verizon?
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correct

Thanks everyone! Torn between waiting for op6 then selling s9+ or just selling s9+ and getting pixel 2 xl. But this definently helps if I decided pixel!

What versions of Pixel 2 XL can be root

I want to order Pixel 2 XL from Ebay or Amazon, but I do not know how to choose the version that can be root. Read that Pixel 2 XL verizon cannot be root. Maybe there is a more complete and accurate list of models of this device that are subject to root and unlock bootloader?

Dj_Vreditel said:
I want to order Pixel 2 XL from Ebay or Amazon, but I do not know how to choose the version that can be root. Read that Pixel 2 XL verizon cannot be root. Maybe there is a more complete and accurate list of models of this device that are subject to root and unlock bootloader?
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You've got the Google and Verizon variants and that's about it. Definitely look for the Google variant if you want to unlock and root it.

Badger50 said:
You've got the Google and Verizon variants and that's about it. Definitely look for the Google variant if you want to unlock and root it.
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Thx. Are there any pitfalls? Maybe some of the Google models are also not rooted?

Dj_Vreditel said:
Thx. Are there any pitfalls? Maybe some of the Google models are also not rooted?
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The Google versions can all be bootloader unlocked and rooted, the Verizon ones can't :good:

Badger50 said:
The Google versions can all be bootloader unlocked and rooted, the Verizon ones can't :good:
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Thx you!

Dj_Vreditel said:
Thx. Are there any pitfalls? Maybe some of the Google models are also not rooted?
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And watch when buying it other than directly from Google. The ads on Amazon or Best Buy will say "unlocked". They mean carrier unlocked, not bootloader unlocked. It has to come from Google to be bootloader unlocked, and you need that to root it.

TonikJDK said:
And watch when buying it other than directly from Google. The ads on Amazon or Best Buy will say "unlocked". They mean carrier unlocked, not bootloader unlocked. It has to come from Google to be bootloader unlocked, and you need that to root it.
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I understand that. What exact information do I need to check with the seller to understand that it is not Verizon? Imei hardly provide all sellers.

Dj_Vreditel said:
I understand that. What exact information do I need to check with the seller to understand that it is not Verizon? Imei hardly provide all sellers.
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If you are buying new, it has to come from the Google store. If used that is going to be hard. The best way would be to have the seller send you a screenshot of the allow OEM unlocking. Its in developer options and will be blue like mine like below. There are resellers on swappa that will know what you are talking about. Private sellers may not know.

TonikJDK said:
If you are buying new, it has to come from the Google store. If used that is going to be hard. The best way would be to have the seller send you a screenshot of the allow OEM unlocking. Its in developer options and will be blue like mine like below. There are resellers on swappa that will know what you are talking about. Private sellers may not know.
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Thanks. I think this information will help me.

Verizon VRZ_FRU can sometimes be bootloader unlocked, I have one.
Factory Refurbished Unit.

Dj_Vreditel said:
Thanks. I think this information will help me.
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An easier method, though it assumes the seller has the box, is to ask if there is a SIM ID barcode on the box. Only Verizon P2XL boxes will have one, and it will be present in addition to the ESIM ID barcode.
If a SIM ID is present do not buy.

root verizon pixel 3xl

My oem unlock is greyed out what gives? I'm using it on T-Mobile.

blankit said:
My oem unlock is greyed out what gives? I'm using it on T-Mobile.
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It's still a Verizon phone and blocked for root. The sim card has nothing to do with it, its the IEMI that matters. Mine was purchased from Google and unocked just fine with a Verizon sim in it.

blankit said:
My oem unlock is greyed out what gives? I'm using it on T-Mobile.
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Not possible. Your Verizon variant phone cannot be "bootloader unlocked" and rooted, however you can use it on other networks because it is "carrier SIM unlocked". If you were interested in a bootloader unlocked phone you should have purchased an unlocked Google variant.

I see it more like google.are idiots and dont explain verry well what they sell... Why would anyone actually buy a phone that is OEM locked purposely?
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paascal said:
I see it more like google.are idiots and dont explain verry well what they sell... Why would anyone actually buy a phone that is OEM locked purposely?
Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk
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Because the Verizon model was cheaper, so if root was not important people would buy it. Or they get it for free on a Verizon plan.

paascal said:
I see it more like google.are idiots and dont explain verry well what they sell... Why would anyone actually buy a phone that is OEM locked purposely?
Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk
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If you don't know by now that Verizon locks their bootloaders then it's your own fault.

wangdaning said:
Because the Verizon model was cheaper, so if root was not important people would buy it. Or they get it for free on a Verizon plan.
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Nothing is free. Certainly not a device where you pay ~30 / month over 2 years. Which means they are not cheaper by any means. However, you can roll it into you carrier plan without the extra credit check or 3rd party financing.
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blankit said:
My oem unlock is greyed out what gives? I'm using it on T-Mobile.
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Where did you buy it and when?

bobby janow said:
Nothing is free. Certainly not a device where you pay ~30 / month over 2 years. Which means they are not cheaper by any means. However, you can roll it into you carrier plan without the extra credit check or 3rd party financing.
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Where did you buy it and when?
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mine was only 200 after a 730$ credit lol

elliwigy said:
mine was only 200 after a 730$ credit lol
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Ok but that's not the going price so it doesn't count. Lol.

spotmark said:
If you don't know by now that Verizon locks their bootloaders then it's your own fault. Have you been living under a rock?
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Please explain cause Verizon dont even know themselves and cant make the difference between carrier unlocked and unlocked os
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paascal said:
Please explain cause Verizon dont even know themselves and cant make the difference between carrier unlocked and unlocked os
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
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I don't know about you, but when I take up a new hobby, I do research before I run out and buy expensive equipment. Every hobby has it's basics and common knowledge. Verizon locked bootloaders is common knowledge and it doesn't take a lot of work to discover that. So, if someone is negligent in doing their research, how is that anyone's fault but their own? As far as Verizon employees go, the people on the phone or in the stores may not know about locked bootloaders, just like a car salesman may not know what kind of turbo a car has or how much boost, but the people in R & D sure do.

spotmark said:
As far as Verizon employees go, the people on the phone or in the stores may not know about locked bootloaders, just like a car salesman may not know what kind of turbo a car has or how much boost, but the people in R & D sure do.
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Touché!

Scott said:
Touché!
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What's R&D

Dookieman76 said:
What's R&D
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https://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/R&D:cool:

Dookieman76 said:
What's R&D
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Research and development

spotmark said:
I don't know about you, but when I take up a new hobby, I do research before I run out and buy expensive equipment. Every hobby has it's basics and common knowledge. Verizon locked bootloaders is common knowledge and it doesn't take a lot of work to discover that. So, if someone is negligent in doing their research, how is that anyone's fault but their own? As far as Verizon employees go, the people on the phone or in the stores may not know about locked bootloaders, just like a car salesman may not know what kind of turbo a car has or how much boost, but the people in R & D sure do.
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Well put.

LG G8 ThinQ Sim locked to Att.

I need help with my LG G8 still Sim locked to Att. I have tried different webpages to no success. I bought it in great conditions online. The phone is excellent, but I wish to use it as my daily driver.
Thank you.

rafadiaz183 said:
I need help with my LG G8 still Sim locked to Att. I have tried different webpages to no success. I bought it in great conditions online. The phone is excellent, but I wish to use it as my daily driver.
Thank you.
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Provided that the phone was paid for by the original owner and is not tied to an existing contract you should be able to get that code from at&t. Problem is that a lot of those online deals (e-bay) were never paid off and have been blacklisted

Thank you for the reply.
I checked online and the IMEI hasn't been reported lost, stolen, or (according to the IMEI report that I paid $3.00 usd for) doesn't have late fees or any other contract problems.

revjamescarver said:
Provided that the phone was paid for by the original owner and is not tied to an existing contract you should be able to get that code from at&t. Problem is that a lot of those online deals (e-bay) were never paid off and have been blacklisted
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I tried the Att unlock service, and after 5 days they replied :
Current status - Denied
Your unlock request was denied because the device is no longer supported by the manufacturer and we can't obtain an unlock code.
At this point I'm totally clueless.

rafadiaz183 said:
I tried the Att unlock service, and after 5 days they replied :
Current status - Denied
Your unlock request was denied because the device is no longer supported by the manufacturer and we can't obtain an unlock code.
At this point I'm totally clueless.
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They have terrible customer service just call them and ask to speak to a certain department pretty sure. Look it up online

Ok. Thank you!

Can you give me an update if anything happened?
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rafadiaz183 said:
Ok. Thank you!
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And can you share the code if you received one? Thanks!

I have same problem , can't unlock my ATT G8

Question Help plz: i need to network unlock a samsung s22

Hello there. I would love if someone can help me with a problem that i have. I bought a samsung s22 in the US and the phone is locked to use only on T-Mobile. Unfortunately as i don't live in the US i can't unlock the phone using the T mobile procedure. Do you know if there's a way to unlock the by using a different firmware or paid service (reliable).

SabSyro! said:
Hello there. I would love if someone can help me with a problem that i have. I bought a samsung s22 in the US and the phone is locked to use only on T-Mobile. Unfortunately as i don't live in the US i can't unlock the phone using the T mobile procedure. Do you know if there's a way to unlock the by using a different firmware or paid service (reliable).
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Yes, an experienced professional 3rd party business can do it. It's extremely expensive though - around $200 US

As of today I'm carrier unlocked just by asking a t force member that I'll be in Europe and her for the next yr or so, I didn't expect her to whitelist so easily especially since I just upgraded to the s22 plus 2 months ago with 3 lines but she gave me no hassle about it I got lucky I guess and I do know how to speak to people and be honest. I went to support and chatted with her that's it 20 mins went by and permanently unlocked T-mobile carrier

SabSyro! said:
Hello there. I would love if someone can help me with a problem that i have. I bought a samsung s22 in the US and the phone is locked to use only on T-Mobile. Unfortunately as i don't live in the US i can't unlock the phone using the T mobile procedure. Do you know if there's a way to unlock the by using a different firmware or paid service (reliable).
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I have the same issue on a Samsung s10e and I'm still looking for solutions.
Were you able to find one to unlock your phone?

panchoyamut said:
I have the same issue on a Samsung s10e and I'm still looking for solutions.
Were you able to find one to unlock your phone?
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What country and network is it originally from?

iBowToAndroid said:
What country and network is it originally from?
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based on the imei # it's from the united states and sprint\t-mobile carrier.
I hard reset the device. i was able to get a signal and use the device. but when i restarted the device it went back to showing "invalid sim" and no longer connected to mobile network.
any suggestions?

panchoyamut said:
based on the imei # it's from the united states and sprint\t-mobile carrier.
I hard reset the device. i was able to get a signal and use the device. but when i restarted the device it went back to showing "invalid sim" and no longer connected to mobile network.
any suggestions?
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Assuming that you don't meet T-Mobile's requirements in order for them to unlock it for you, you'll need to get a professional 3rd party company to do it

iBowToAndroid said:
Assuming that you don't meet T-Mobile's requirements in order for them to unlock it for you, you'll need to get a professional 3rd party company to do it
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already went with Tmobile's chat support..they are useless..
what's a 3rd party company you can suggest?

panchoyamut said:
already went with Tmobile's chat support..they are useless..
what's a 3rd party company you can suggest?
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I'll PM you since the mods frown upon public discussion of paid services

iBowToAndroid said:
I'll PM you since the mods frown upon public discussion of paid services
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understood..i'll wait for ur message..