Google Pixel 3xl running Android 11 OEM Unlocking Gray Out - Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers

I want root my phone Google pixel 3xl running Android 11
But my OEM Unlocking is gray out
How can fix it? Help me please! ??Cambodia

Pichpolin said:
I want root my phone Google pixel 3xl running Android 11
But my OEM Unlocking is gray out
How can fix it? Help me please! Cambodia
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Is it a Verizon phone? If so, there is no solution. It is BL locked.

sliding_billy said:
Is it a Verizon phone? If so, there is no solution. It is BL locked
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If it's not Verizon, how would you go about it?

samreyheart said:
If it's not Verizon, how would you go about it?
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Go about what? Tons of info on how to root, but if your OEM unlocked is grey you are effed. It isn't just Verizon.

Pichpolin said:
I want root my phone Google pixel 3xl running Android 11
But my OEM Unlocking is gray out
How can fix it? Help me please! ??Cambodia
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Try flashing the latest factory images with the Google flash tool. If that doesn't work, then you've probably bought a Verizon one (or one of those ones customized by FBI to track criminals, lol).

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Phone bootloader locked

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

Possible to root the Pixel on 7.1.2?

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.

After Oreo 8.1 update, OEM unlock toggle does not work

Since I have enrolled my Pixel XL in Android beta program, I have received Oreo 8.1 update OTA last night. After the update, OEM unlock in developer options does not work. Anyone have the same issue ? Thanks
Fine here
netma2k said:
Since I have enrolled my Pixel XL in Android beta program, I have received Oreo 8.1 update OTA last night. After the update, OEM unlock in developer options does not work. Anyone have the same issue ? Thanks
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Same problem the button is gray and says bootloader already unlocked.
That is normal if you are already unlocked, and it was like that before 8.1. It won't un-gray until you issue the fastboot command to relock it. It stops you from sliding while unlocked and creating a situation where you are bricked.
TonikJDK said:
That is normal if you are already unlocked, and it was like that before 8.1. It won't un-gray until you issue the fastboot command to relock it. It stops you from sliding while unlocked and creating a situation where you are bricked.
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But I never unlocked my boot loader and still it appears to be grayed out. Thanks for your reply.
netma2k said:
But I never unlocked my boot loader and still it appears to be grayed out. Thanks for your reply.
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Is your device a "Google phone" or is it through a carrier?
DR3W5K1 said:
Is your device a "Google phone" or is it through a carrier?
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Mine is an unlocked phone purchased from Google Store and never buy phones from Carrier. Thanks for asking
netma2k said:
Mine is an unlocked phone purchased from Google Store and never buy phones from Carrier. Thanks for asking
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Is it stuck in the locked position or the unlocked position?
Stuck in locked position
TonikJDK said:
Is it stuck in the locked position or the unlocked position?
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Stuck in locked position
netma2k said:
Stuck in locked position
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I would unenroll, which will wipe your phone and then hit the slider and leave it there. It might be a bug that will be fixed later but I wouldn't chance it if I wanted to unlock later on.
netma2k said:
Stuck in locked position
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That is very strange
You are using beta software.
Google doesn't want you to lock the bootloader when using beta software.
Go back to 8.0 and see what happens.
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Then, could I downgrade safely to Android 6??
Navalon said:
Then, could I downgrade safely to Android 6??
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If you can pull it off, let us know!
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pkelly517 said:
If you can pull it off, let us know!
Sent from my Pixel C using Tapatalk
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If the bootloader is unlock, the rollback protection will be desactivated. Not?
I can confirm on mine that OEM unlock is also grayed out on 8.1 DP. Also grayed out in the screenshots on Android Police.
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Navalon said:
If the bootloader is unlock, the rollback protection will be desactivated. Not?
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I think the joke was, this device never came with Marshmallow. They were saying if you can get Marshmallow to run on this, then let us know.
Unlocked rooted 8.0 not enrolled in beta.
My unlock button is Not grayed out. Wish it was as it would be easy to accidentally tick the button. Maybe 8.1 fixed this?
Born<ICs said:
Unlocked rooted 8.0 not enrolled in beta.
My unlock button is Not grayed out. Wish it was as it would be easy to accidentally tick the button. Maybe 8.1 fixed this?
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An accidental tick won't hurt you, you still have to hit it with fastboot and issue the command.

OEM Unlocking greyed

Hello I bought a pixel 2 xl from ebay for 450$. I live in France... The pixel was showed as unlocked from google store i recieved it but the oem unlocking is greyed out..
Can someone help me? There's a screenshot of the cid
sabi95190 said:
Hello I bought a pixel 2 xl from ebay for 450$. I live in France... The pixel was showed as unlocked from google store i recieved it but the oem unlocking is greyed out..
Can someone help me? There's a screenshot of the cid
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You may have to call Google. I think that some versions sold/purchased in the EU have a 6 month waiting period before they can get an unlocking code ?
sabi95190 said:
Hello I bought a pixel 2 xl from ebay for 450$. I live in France... The pixel was showed as unlocked from google store i recieved it but the oem unlocking is greyed out..
Can someone help me? There's a screenshot of the cid
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If it originally came from EE it is locked, but EE can unlock it. Did you factory reset it? That also was a bug and the reset cleared it.
Badger50 said:
You may have to call Google. I think that some versions sold/purchased in the EU have a 6 month waiting period before they can get an unlocking code ?
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The device is from usa
sabi95190 said:
The device is from usa
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Factory reset it then connect to the internet. Early on Google shipped a bunch that had this problem. The fixed it on their end but it requires a fact reset.
TonikJDK said:
Factory reset it then connect to the internet. Early on Google shipped a bunch that had this problem. The fixed it on their end but it requires a fact reset.
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I reset it from the settings?
sabi95190 said:
I reset it from the settings?
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Yep...settings/system/reset options :good:
Badger50 said:
Yep...settings/system/reset options :good:
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Done but nothing change
sabi95190 said:
Hello I bought a pixel 2 xl from ebay for 450$. I live in France... The pixel was showed as unlocked from google store i recieved it but the oem unlocking is greyed out..
Can someone help me? There's a screenshot of the cid
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Just to be clear, being SIM unlocked and bootloader unlocked are two completely different things. Are you sure the advertising for it being "unlocked" wasn't referring to the SIM status?
Namolas said:
Just to be clear, being SIM unlocked and bootloader unlocked are two completely different things. Are you sure the advertising for it being "unlocked" wasn't referring to the SIM status?
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Yes I knew that but I thought that the Google Version have a unlockable bootloader...
sabi95190 said:
Yes I knew that but I thought that the Google Version have a unlockable bootloader...
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Google version does have an unlockable bootloader. The question is are you 100% positive it's the Google version you bought/received and not the Verizon version?
Namolas said:
Google version does have an unlockable bootloader. The question is are you 100% positive it's the Google version you bought/received and not the Verizon version?
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I looked for the cid of the phone and it appears that the phone isn't from Verizon. And the seller also told me that he bought the phone from Google store
It's likely the previous owner tried to unlock the bootloader and failed. By the looks of things the only current way to fix it is RMA to Google.
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/68897739
ImWarped said:
It's likely the previous owner tried to unlock the bootloader and failed. By the looks of things the only current way to fix it is RMA to Google.
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/68897739
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I don't think it will be possible I'm not original owner
sabi95190 said:
I don't think it will be possible I'm not original owner
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What version of android is it currently on?
After the factory reset, did you set the phone up at all, or just go to settings to try and enable it?
Set the phone up, connect it to WiFi and let it update system apps. You dont have to set the phone up completely, but let it connect to the internet and update.
Once thats done reboot it and skip thru any setup then go to settings and enable dev options and see if it is toggle-able.
Also make sure you are using the latest adb/fastboot.
uicnren said:
What version of android is it currently on?
After the factory reset, did you set the phone up at all, or just go to settings to try and enable it?
Set the phone up, connect it to WiFi and let it update system apps. You dont have to set the phone up completely, but let it connect to the internet and update.
Once thats done reboot it and skip thru any setup then go to settings and enable dev options and see if it is toggle-able.
Also make sure you are using the latest adb/fastboot.
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delete
uicnren said:
What version of android is it currently on?
After the factory reset, did you set the phone up at all, or just go to settings to try and enable it?
Set the phone up, connect it to WiFi and let it update system apps. You dont have to set the phone up completely, but let it connect to the internet and update.
Once thats done reboot it and skip thru any setup then go to settings and enable dev options and see if it is toggle-able.
Also make sure you are using the latest adb/fastboot.
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It didn't work
Edit: I verified the IMEI in a website and it shows as a verizon device...

Pixel XL Update from Android 7 to Android 9 or 10

Hello All,
I ordered a brand new never-opened Pixel XL from Amazon. I was wondering, what would be the fastest way to update it to Android 10? It most likely will be on 7.1.1 out of the box. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!:angel:
Jacobgacs said:
Hello All,
I ordered a brand new never-opened Pixel XL from Amazon. I was wondering, what would be the fastest way to update it to Android 10? It most likely will be on 7.1.1 out of the box. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!:angel:
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If the IMIE starts with 35 it is a Verizon Pixel XL the bootloader is locked. Before you update you may want to try and unlock the bootloader.
Settings ==> Advanced ==> System updates
Is the bootloader unlocked
Homeboy76 said:
If the IMIE starts with 35 it is a Verizon Pixel XL the bootloader is locked. Before you update you may want to try and unlock the bootloader.
Settings ==> Advanced ==> System updates
Is the bootloader unlocked
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It said it was an unlocked. I'll figure that out and update you all later today :highfive:
Jacobgacs said:
It said it was an unlocked. I'll figure that out and update you all later today :highfive:
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It might be 'Carrier Unlocked', that is not the same as bootloader unlocked. Carrier unlock means you should be able to use it on any carrier. Bootloader unlock means you can root it.
Homeboy76 said:
It might be 'Carrier Unlocked', that is not the same as bootloader unlocked. Carrier unlock means you should be able to use it on any carrier. Bootloader unlock means you can root it.
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It was carrier unlocked, and it works perfectly well. It is on Android 8.0.0 and is offering to update directly to Android 10. Is it possible to do that?
Jacobgacs said:
It was carrier unlocked, and it works perfectly well. It is on Android 8.0.0 and is offering to update directly to Android 10. Is it possible to do that?
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Yes, Settings ==> Advanced ==> System updates
Homeboy76 said:
Yes, Settings ==> Advanced ==> System updates
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Update to Android 10 Successful

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