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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.
I'm going to buy a Pixel XL soon, and while I can order from Google, Verizon would be cheaper for me. Is the Verizon version rootable right now?
ShadowTechXTS said:
I'm going to buy a Pixel XL soon, and while I can order from Google, Verizon would be cheaper for me. Is the Verizon version rootable right now?
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If you are going to get it from Verizon make sure you find one that is still on version 7.1. Currently bootloader can only be unlocked on this firmware. What I did is go to the Verizon store and asked them to look at all of their inventory of pixels. Look at the side of the boxes with all the barcodes try to find one that shows NDE63X H, L,P, or V should work too as those were 7.1. It will most likely be difficult to find one so you might have to visit a few Verizon stores. If you are lucky enough to find one make sure you tell them that you want to put in the Sim yourself. Take the phone home turn on usb debugging and then run depixel8 after that throw the Sim in.
So if I get a pixel xl from google, I can root it then put it on Verizon? Sorry about jacking the thread but I don't see the answer anywhere.
plisskenn said:
So if I get a pixel xl from google, I can root it then put it on Verizon? Sorry about jacking the thread but I don't see the answer anywhere.
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Their bootloader is already unlocked so you can out the Verizon sim and boot up and you'll still be okay.
alobear said:
Their bootloader is already unlocked so you can out the Verizon sim and boot up and you'll still be okay.
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Is there any risk of re-locking it somehow? Or am I free to flash and fiddle away?
plisskenn said:
Is there any risk of re-locking it somehow? Or am I free to flash and fiddle away?
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From Google you're fine flash and fiddle away. If you get it from Verizon unless you're able to get a 7.1.1 firmware from oct-nov2016 you cannot unlock and root it.
alobear said:
From Google you're fine flash and fiddle away. If you get it from Verizon unless you're able to get a 7.1.1 firmware from oct-nov2016 you cannot unlock and root it.
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Great thank you
0hfrankieboy said:
If you are going to get it from Verizon make sure you find one that is still on version 7.1. Currently bootloader can only be unlocked on this firmware. What I did is go to the Verizon store and asked them to look at all of their inventory of pixels. Look at the side of the boxes with all the barcodes try to find one that shows NDE63X H, L,P, or V should work too as those were 7.1. It will most likely be difficult to find one so you might have to visit a few Verizon stores. If you are lucky enough to find one make sure you tell them that you want to put in the Sim yourself. Take the phone home turn on usb debugging and then run depixel8 after that throw the Sim in.
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I have a question, could I get a normal Pixel XL from Verizon and flash the NDE63X software with ADB?
ShadowTechXTS said:
I have a question, could I get a normal Pixel XL from Verizon and flash the NDE63X software with ADB?
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Unfortunately you need an unlocked bootloader in order to flash older firmware.
Okay so it's about time for a new phone for me. Still on the galaxy s6 and I believe I have decided on the pixel 2 XL after some research. I haven't been able to find a clear answer about rooting the Google pixel 2 XL though. My current phone has a locked bootloader I just wanted to know if all of the pixle xl 2's boot loaders are unlocked so I could buy any model or of there is a specific unlocked model number. If there's a specific model that is more root friendly please share. I don't want to get stuck with an unroot able phone again
Curtis20112 said:
Okay so it's about time for a new phone for me. Still on the galaxy s6 and I believe I have decided on the pixel 2 XL after some research. I haven't been able to find a clear answer about rooting the Google pixel 2 XL though. My current phone has a locked bootloader I just wanted to know if all of the pixle xl 2's boot loaders are unlocked so I could buy any model or of there is a specific unlocked model number. If there's a specific model that is more root friendly please share. I don't want to get stuck with an unroot able phone again
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Afaik apart from Verizon model, all else are root friendly. They all come with bootloader locked but can be unlocked very easily. Root is very easy via magisk once the boot loader is unlocked
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Curtis20112 said:
Okay so it's about time for a new phone for me. Still on the galaxy s6 and I believe I have decided on the pixel 2 XL after some research. I haven't been able to find a clear answer about rooting the Google pixel 2 XL though. My current phone has a locked bootloader I just wanted to know if all of the pixle xl 2's boot loaders are unlocked so I could buy any model or of there is a specific unlocked model number. If there's a specific model that is more root friendly please share. I don't want to get stuck with an unroot able phone again
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Just make sure you buy the Google version, then follow this guide, and you'll be unlocked and rooted before sun down! :good:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418
How do I tell what model it is? They just say "unlocked" I'd hate to get an unlocked Verizon version and the bootloader be locked
Curtis20112 said:
How do I tell what model it is? They just say "unlocked" I'd hate to get an unlocked Verizon version and the bootloader be locked
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If you purchased it from the google store, you'll likely be fine. You can also go to this site and type in your IMEI number to be sure :good:
http://www.imeipro.info/check_lg.html
Badger50 said:
If you purchased it from the google store, you'll likely be fine. You can also go to this site and type in your IMEI number to be sure :good:
http://www.imeipro.info/check_lg.html
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Thank you all very much for the help
I've got my eyes on a unlocked Verizon pixel 3 XL that's unlocked. How deep is Verizon's software in the pixel and would it even be possible to fully convert it to a regular Google pixel?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/verizon-pixel-3xl-vs-google-pixel-3xl-t3863130
Please use the search function before posting a new topic. Multiple threads about the same thing only confuse and clutter. Thanks.
mac208x said:
I've got my eyes on a unlocked Verizon pixel 3 XL that's unlocked. How deep is Verizon's software in the pixel and would it even be possible to fully convert it to a regular Google pixel?
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If the bootloader is unlocked I don't see any reason you can't use the non verizon firmware on it. The devices themselves are identical, just the firmware is different. Note that I have not done this so you're at your own risk.
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jd1639 said:
If the bootloader is unlocked I don't see any reason you can't use the non verizon firmware on it. The devices themselves are identical, just the firmware is different. Note that I have not done this so you're at your own risk.
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As far as I know it's sim unlocked. If that's unlocked, bootloader should be unlockable as well right? Or how does the process go on the pixel?
On 6T it's you get a sim unlock, then you send a request application, once approved they send you a .bin to unlock the bootloader thru fastboot
mac208x said:
As far as I know it's sim unlocked. If that's unlocked, bootloader should be unlockable as well right? Or how does the process go on the pixel?
On 6T it's you get a sim unlock, then you send a request application, once approved they send you a .bin to unlock the bootloader thru fastboot
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No, sim and bootloader are two different things. You'd need the bootloader unlocked to flash the regular Google pixel firmware. Sim unlock just allows you to use the phone on different carriers.
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spotmark said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/verizon-pixel-3xl-vs-google-pixel-3xl-t3863130
Please use the search function before posting a new topic. Multiple threads about the same thing only confuse and clutter. Thanks.
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There was absolutely nothing helpful In that thread, just speculations.
jd1639 said:
No, sim and bootloader are two different things. You'd need the bootloader unlocked to flash the regular Google pixel firmware. Sim unlock just allows you to use the phone on different carriers.
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I understand the difference so In another words the bootloader is not unlockable on the Verizon one and there is no process for once it's sim unlocked like it is on the Oneplus 6T (where sim unlock is required in order to unlock bootloader)
mac208x said:
I understand the difference so In another words the bootloader is not unlockable on the Verizon one and there is no process for once it's sim unlocked like it is on the Oneplus 6T (where sim unlock is required in order to unlock bootloader)
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No you will not be able to unlock the bootloader on the Verizon variant weather it is sim unlocked or not. However you can uninstall all the pre loaded Verizon apps. I had the Verizon model and was able to uninstall all the bloat. The only difference is the bootloader and being able to root.
Misterxtc said:
No you will not be able to unlock the bootloader on the Verizon variant weather it is sim unlocked or not. However you can uninstall all the pre loaded Verizon apps. I had the Verizon model and was able to uninstall all the bloat. The only difference is the bootloader and being able to root.
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Oh balls. So the only way it's to crack it? That's peachy
mac208x said:
There was absolutely nothing helpful In that thread, just speculations.
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The very first post in that thread says the VZW bootloader can't be unlocked.
mac208x said:
Oh balls. So the only way it's to crack it? That's peachy
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Correct, you might want to check this thread out. It is being looked in to but doesn't look all that promising.
Misterxtc said:
Correct, you might want to check this thread out. It is being looked in to but doesn't look all that promising.
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I've read thru it, I mean someone will crack it sooner or later. Some fine folks brainstorming it. Wish it was as simple as on the one plus, you just wait 7 days and you're unlocked.
Is there a difference in model number or something on the box itself?
mac208x said:
Is there a difference in model number or something on the box itself?
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If you want an unlockable bootloader steer clear of verizon plain and simple. No way around it
c_86 said:
If you want an unlockable bootloader steer clear of verizon plain and simple. No way around it
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I know, was trying to make sure the one I was getting on eBay was infact a Google one. Apparently there's a major difference in the label. Same model number etc. However there's a lot more writing on it. Mention of imported by Google Canada which isn't present on the Verizon one.
Hi all, I recently bought an "unlocked" google pixel 2 XL on ebay from a generally trusted seller but I have been super frustrated with issues I'm having with trying to unlock my bootloader and enabling OEM unlocking. The button literally remains grey and I have tried many things to get it to toggle but it won't (sim card, terminal commands, resetting multiple times). I'm also doing this on a mac since I don't have a pc. The command tells me it is not allowed.
It is Android 9. I found out from another user that it is because it was originally Verizon. I have looked through a lot of the helpful xda forums and threads but I haven't found one that lays out a method for unlocking Verizon Google Pixel 2 XL.
Is there a simpler way to unlock it, does anyone know? Could I go straight to Verizon and ask them to unlock it for me? I'm super frustrated or am I SOL and should return the phone? This is my first time using an android so I would appreciate any help.
Thank you very much in advance.
Since nobody else is replying. I think your sol if it is indeed a Verizon phone. There's a discussion on xda about it.
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Nothing you can do. Just install the 11 beta and enjoy life.
Think of it this way. Since root isn't possible for you passing Safetynet will never be a problem.
I have the same issue. What I've found is OEM unlock isn't available because your pixel was originally on Verizon
Mine is verizon i just received the QQA3 update oem unlocked was available in a hurry i unlocked it without hesitation
nobreak1970 said:
Nothing you can do. Just install the 11 beta and enjoy life.
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Hm, if you load dsu, from there it's still locked right? if it's possible... i've seen in dev options, but never tried tho... previously it required unlocked boot, but since it's in dev options.....
tfat1000 said:
Mine is verizon i just received the QQA3 update oem unlocked was available in a hurry i unlocked it without hesitation
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You got lucky. Most people on here were disappointed.
Hexlay said:
Hm, if you load dsu, from there it's still locked right? if it's possible... i've seen in dev options, but never tried tho... previously it required unlocked boot, but since it's in dev options.....
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It's not possible as the bootloader will still be locked. Its presence in developer options doesn't change that.
The only way to get past the bootloader lock, if you're not one of the lucky ones like @tfat, is to install a ROM using the device's emergency mode. The problem is getting a firmware package that uses that mode. A regular ROM download won't cut it.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You got lucky. Most people on here were disappointed.
It's not possible as the bootloader will still be locked. Its presence in developer options doesn't change that.
The only way to get past the bootloader lock, if you're not one of the lucky ones like @tfat, is to install a ROM using the device's emergency mode. The problem is getting a firmware package that uses that mode. A regular ROM download won't cut it.
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Yes, boot will still be locked, but since GSI image is basically a stock version of OS, it would not come with Verizon services and maybe toggle will be unlocked?
Hexlay said:
Yes, boot will still be locked, but since GSI image is basically a stock version of OS, it would not come with Verizon services and maybe toggle will be unlocked?
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It won't work as you must have an unlocked bootloader to even install the GSI image. There is a 50+ page thread detailing attempts to unlock the Verizon device. No one on that thread succeeded. If what you proposed did work that thread wouldn't exist as yours is one of the easiest solutions.
Unless you can unlock the bootloader or somehow get a tech center restore image using emergency mode you're dead in the water. And don't think you can simply guess the decryption key either. To find the key would currently require spending an amount of time greater than the current age of the universe.
EDIT: Finally, check out the factory images page for our device. Notice how for the most part there are no images specifically for Verizon? That's because the device uses a different method to identify itself as a Verizon device. It's almost a certainty that the IMEI is part of it.
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl-running-android-10/
我從使用 Tapatalk 的 Pixel 2 XL 發送
hsiehboss said:
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl-running-android-10/
我從使用 Tapatalk 的 Pixel 2 XL 發送
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Ok...well that link is for the OG Pixel/XL. NOT our 2xl.
nobreak1970 said:
Ok...well that link is for the OG Pixel/XL. NOT our 2xl.
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Clearly English isn't his first language, but how difficult can it be to distinguish between the OG Pixel and the Pixel 2 XL?
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https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl-running-android-10/
我從使用 Tapatalk 的 Pixel 2 XL 發送
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This method only works on the Pixel 1. You can get to the point where you can toggle the "OEM Unlocking" switch (in my testing its always defaulted to on once togglable), but running "fastboot flashing unlock" fails.
According to the person who found this method out, it's because the Pixel 2 has an on-board security chip that deals with OEM unlocking, with the 1st gen Pixel doesn't have :/
It's probably a very safe bet, and sad to say, that since no one found a way to unlock the Verizon Pixel 2 XLs in it's 2.5 years of existence, there will be little if any work put into finding a way at the 3 year mark with 2 (maybe 3) newer models on the market since the 2 XL became available.