I just bought a Pixel 3a XL (G020A), it is single sim and the bootloader is unlocked. I got this for future Custom Roms, but i dont think the custom roms will support the single sim version.
Any feedback or insight?
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Hi,
I recently good a good deal on a Verizon pixel XL and to my pleasant surprise it is still on 7.1 and I don't think it's ever been updated. I've read that in this case I can still go ahead and unlock the bootloader which essentially means that my phone is as good as the Google edition. So could someone please point me to some guide or list the steps on how I can go ahead and achieve this.
Thanks in advance!
balag59 said:
Hi,
I recently good a good deal on a Verizon pixel XL and to my pleasant surprise it is still on 7.1 and I don't think it's ever been updated. I've read that in this case I can still go ahead and unlock the bootloader which essentially means that my phone is as good as the Google edition. So could someone please point me to some guide or list the steps on how I can go ahead and achieve this.
Thanks in advance!
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use this site. http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
Forgive the late response/question but I have read several conflicting statement regarding Verizon and it's version of android being bootloader unlockable...My understanding is that android 7.0 is unlockable. I have read that 7.1 is unlockable in some places and not unlockable in others. Version 7.1.2 is absolutely NOT unlockable.
So, Is version 7.1 (don't know if that's the same as 7.1.0 or 7.1.1 or however it might read) unlockable with the depixel8 work around?
Looking at buying a pixel 1 XL still on 7.1 so I don't know if I should go for it or not....
Thanks!
kerryh420 said:
Forgive the late response/question but I have read several conflicting statement regarding Verizon and it's version of android being bootloader unlockable...My understanding is that android 7.0 is unlockable. I have read that 7.1 is unlockable in some places and not unlockable in others. Version 7.1.2 is absolutely NOT unlockable.
So, Is version 7.1 (don't know if that's the same as 7.1.0 or 7.1.1 or however it might read) unlockable with the depixel8 work around?
Looking at buying a pixel 1 XL still on 7.1 so I don't know if I should go for it or not....
Thanks!
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Yes 7.1 is unlockable while anything past 7.1 isn't.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
kerryh420 said:
Forgive the late response/question but I have read several conflicting statement regarding Verizon and it's version of android being bootloader unlockable...My understanding is that android 7.0 is unlockable. I have read that 7.1 is unlockable in some places and not unlockable in others. Version 7.1.2 is absolutely NOT unlockable.
So, Is version 7.1 (don't know if that's the same as 7.1.0 or 7.1.1 or however it might read) unlockable with the depixel8 work around?
Looking at buying a pixel 1 XL still on 7.1 so I don't know if I should go for it or not....
Thanks!
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to clarify: there is 7.1.0 and 7.1.1. make sure the one you're looking at is exactly 7.1.0!!
Hi:
I just brought a new factory unlocked Pixel XL on ebay that I plan to use on Verizon. I am upgrading from a Galaxy Note 4 that is running CM13. The Pixel is coming with Android 7.1. Since I know that a lot of you are Car Talk fans, I will answer their most common question - The phone is 'Very Silver'. My question to you all is what should I do with the phone? Should I stay on Nougat or upgrade to Oreo? Do I even have a choice if I stay with the stock ROM? Should I flash a different ROM? If so, which do you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
hallevison said:
Hi:
I just brought a new factory unlocked Pixel XL on ebay that I plan to use on Verizon. I am upgrading from a Galaxy Note 4 that is running CM13. The Pixel is coming with Android 7.1. Since I know that a lot of you are Car Talk fans, I will answer their most common question - The phone is 'Very Silver'. My question to you all is what should I do with the phone? Should I stay on Nougat or upgrade to Oreo? Do I even have a choice if I stay with the stock ROM? Should I flash a different ROM? If so, which do you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
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First before you update any system, I would recommend going into developer settings and see if you can select OEM Unlocking if it isn't already and also unlock your bootloader. Remember to have debug mode selected as well. After you unlock your bootloader then boot up phone and update. I
hallevison said:
Hi:
I just brought a new factory unlocked Pixel XL on ebay that I plan to use on Verizon. I am upgrading from a Galaxy Note 4 that is running CM13. The Pixel is coming with Android 7.1. Since I know that a lot of you are Car Talk fans, I will answer their most common question - The phone is 'Very Silver'. My question to you all is what should I do with the phone? Should I stay on Nougat or upgrade to Oreo? Do I even have a choice if I stay with the stock ROM? Should I flash a different ROM? If so, which do you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
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There is an update waiting to go at least to 8.0.0, most likely 8.1.0, waiting for you when you activate it.
hallevison said:
Hi:
I just brought a new factory unlocked Pixel XL on ebay that I plan to use on Verizon. I am upgrading from a Galaxy Note 4 that is running CM13. The Pixel is coming with Android 7.1. Since I know that a lot of you are Car Talk fans, I will answer their most common question - The phone is 'Very Silver'. My question to you all is what should I do with the phone? Should I stay on Nougat or upgrade to Oreo? Do I even have a choice if I stay with the stock ROM? Should I flash a different ROM? If so, which do you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
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By all means, unlock the bootloader first, if you can :good:
Thanks for all your advice. The phone came today and unfortunately it is the wrong phone. He sent a Pixel rather than an Pixel XL - too small for my big hands. I will order another XL and will be in contact when I get it. I would still like advice on ROMS.
Thanks again!
First is to make sure you werent scammed with the seller selling a **** Verizon model off as a Play version, the Version models have a lovely Verizon rootkit that prevents you from unlocking the bootloader and other than running the command below there is no way to tell the difference:
adb shell getprop ro.boot.cid
if it returns anything with VWZ try to return it ASAP as it is 100% useless for rooting
Given that it's now a total lottery as to how long it takes to get a BL unlock code from Xiaomi (could be up to 2 months), what's the best option?
Is it buying one with a Chinese ROM and unlocked BL, then immediately swapping to Xiaomi.EU / Global / RevolutionOS?
I don't much fancy a wait of up to 2 months to use a phone I've bought.
I've done this. Works fine with roms etc. Just have to be wary of making sure you know what your flashing etc.
mudnightoil said:
Given that it's now a total lottery as to how long it takes to get a BL unlock code from Xiaomi (could be up to 2 months), what's the best option?
Is it buying one with a Chinese ROM and unlocked BL, then immediately swapping to Xiaomi.EU / Global / RevolutionOS?
I don't much fancy a wait of up to 2 months to use a phone I've bought.
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Yes, get it from Tradingshenzen or similar with xiaomi.eu installed. Makes your life way easier. You can literally flash 8.8.9 eu or Revolution OS with a factory reset from TWRP and root.
Q. Hello,Is this finally true sealed Global Version with MIUI 9.6.7.0 and b20 or still with just Xiaomi.eu rom?Answer:
A. It should be now some 9.9 Version, from September, so no problems anymore.
This tends to suggest that Trading Shenzhen may now be supplying 'official' versions. So unclear whether BL will still be unlocked.
mudnightoil said:
Q. Hello,Is this finally true sealed Global Version with MIUI 9.6.7.0 and b20 or still with just Xiaomi.eu rom?Answer:
A. It should be now some 9.9 Version, from September, so no problems anymore.
This tends to suggest that Trading Shenzhen may now be supplying 'official' versions. So unclear whether BL will still be unlocked.
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If you pick Xiaomi.eu as the preinstalled ROM it will always be a bootloader unlocked one they send your way.
MrColdbird said:
If you pick Xiaomi.eu as the preinstalled ROM it will always be a bootloader unlocked one they send your way.
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They don't have that option currently. I'm not sure whether they will in future, I've asked the question.
Hi,
I read different information regarding the Pie update of European models. I heard that that it is cancelled in US except of Verizon. But how does it look like with unlocked EU phones? Will we get the update or not? Does anybody know.
The promise to get Pie update was one of the reasons why I bought the phone. Now I feel tricked if we won't get it (and I assume it is the case).
I could get an unofficial update but then I'll loose Google Pay, my bank applications will not work anymore etc. Unlocking the bootloader is not an option for me.
But unlocking bootloader is the only one option for ATT users.
javlada said:
Hi,
I read different information regarding the Pie update of European models. I heard that that it is cancelled in US except of Verizon. But how does it look like with unlocked EU phones? Will we get the update or not? Does anybody know.
The promise to get Pie update was one of the reasons why I bought the phone. Now I feel tricked if we won't get it (and I assume it is the case).
I could get an unofficial update but then I'll loose Google Pay, my bank applications will not work anymore etc. Unlocking the bootloader is not an option for me.
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I use a custom system and am able to use all of those things. I do use magisk for root though and there are modules for this
support.motorola.com/uk/en/softwareupgrade
Still showing as coming to retail editions in the UK.
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This device will be upgraded to the Android 9 (Pie) release of Android, pending partner support.
I am on stock Pie, carrier unlocked, bootloader unlocked, and not rooted.
Phone doesn't take auto updates, so I am wondering which of the 3 Sept updates I am supposed to flash.
Do I flash all 3?
Thanks
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I only see 2 in the page...
019 and 020...?
yeah because there are only two versions released for OG pixels and Pixel 2s. He must be confusing it with his 3a which is his phone now according to his signature.
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