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[General Topics] SkyFlasher:
Hi community. So this is my case after doing well with my LG G4 and preventing from his super dead boot-loop problem, I ended up selling it. So I get $300 to spend in a new phone and for sure without any kind-related death-trap problems like the one in the G4.

So after many research I'm willing to spend 300-350k for a new phone and I come with few options but dunno which one choose, here my options:

-Moto Z Play. Well the recently new Moto Z Play just came out and looks really good it would be better if came with a 650 or 652 SP but well the 625 do the job. But the most I like about this phone is his super awesome battery of 3510mAh which promise a really good autonomy. And the Moto-mods well proly I'll just could use the extra battery one and the JBL speakers not really interested in the rest.

-Lg G5. Recently it drops the price to my range 350-400k so it's a really good option too, no much to say SP 820 with 4GB DDR4 and 2k display it's a beast for a really good price. But dunno if it has many problems like the G4, you know: problems with screen (ghosting) someones says it also has problem with the Wifi dunno if it's true, and it having a really smaller battery just with 2800mAh but also dunno how well the 820 do the job with energy consumption, so it can equal to a 625 with a bigger battery.

-Galaxy A7, well a smaller cpu a SP 615, 3GB RAM and a decent battery and well it's "Samsung" dunno about this.

-Moto G4 Plus. Still a good one to from Lenovo Moto, a slightly better cpu 617 but only 2RAM DDR3 also being 28nm the 617 so it has a worst energy consumption and also many users have been complaining about screen ghosting too over the IPS LCD screen of the G4+, so dunno about it.

So asking to the wisdom of XDA what do you suggest me guys? Also any other option you could come with. Thanks in advance

Also honorable mentions:

ONE PLUS 3. Yeah if only available in my country it will be my dream phone for that price range, it is just

PERFECT

. But can't get it.

Galaxy A9. 4000mAh for a FHD screen it's just awesome! But also isn't available in my country.
[General Topics] SkyFlasher:
Got it, thank you I didn't know those kind of posts were created.
[General Topics] nathanchance:
Thread closed per the above notes.

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[XDA Assist] Alek4620:
Ok Here is what i have so far!

Odin v3.12.3 downloaded

Latest Drivers From Samsung.com
[XDA Assist] sawdoctor:
Greetings and welcome to xda, I can see you have found the correct forum to ask your question here

http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s6-edge-plus/help/believe-sm-g928a-bootlooped-vairant-ther-t3481956

So I will close this one up

Good Luck

Sawdoctor
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] aruruuuu:
Recently i just update my CM13 nightly. But then it shows no signal even though the sim card is detected. Already flash a few modem file for the model bu it really didn't work. Also try to flash to stock rom but the result is also the same. Help me :(
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] ai plur:
You need to flash your device modem files. Is it your baseband unknown or not..?
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] aruruuuu:
it's not. Already tried to flash a few modem files but it ends up nothing.
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] Liquid2:
i am having the same problem with redmi 2 (2014811)...

tried flashing NON-HLOS.bin from what i search for fixing the signal, still the same...

tried flash the old miui 6, 7 and 8 still cannot show signal, even though the sim card detected...

tried flash miui chinese latest version (8.2.3.0) still the same..

tried flasing cusrom lineage os and just now i tried CM13, flash anything needed in thread, also showing the same problem

no service for both sim cards

imei is present and sim card detected, even in lineageOS first boot show something about simcard detection (i forget what is it, but i think about region of my sim card)

on settings - sim cards, both simcard is detected

any one got any suggestion what should i do
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] umz21:
i also messed up with my friends phone redmi 2,it was locked on mi account & i flashed it with a kitkat rom resulting "no sim card" ,

i also need help
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] cristiano ashok:
even i had this problem but i solved it. so first check u r imei number is present r not by dailing the number *#06# a box will popup if it is empty means u have to flash the IMEI first. or it is present means then u can give a clean flash by mi flash tool with the latest rom. just try this if you have any problems while flashing means then try the stock rom which is meant to be for flashing in the recovery. because i have tried both and both where success.

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even i had this problem but i solved it. so first check u r imei number is present r not by dailing the number *#06# a box will popup if it is empty means u have to flash the IMEI first. or it is present means then u can give a clean flash by mi flash tool with the latest rom. just try this if you have any problems while flashing means then try the stock rom which is meant to be for flashing in the recovery. because i have tried both and both where success
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ka-B00M:
I am wondering if my device is affected by the eMMC brick bug. Also, if it is, how do prevent it. And how would I repair it if my eMMC suicides?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
Install "eMMC Brickbug check" from playstore. Faulty eMMC listed here https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/EMMC_Bugs
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ka-B00M:
Good to know it isn't affected. BTW, thanks for porting CM13.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] kradkovich:
So i plan on ordering a Pixel XL paying the retail price from Bestbuy since they have them in stock http://www.bestbuy.com/site/google-pixel-xl-4g-lte-with-32gb-memory-cell-phone-slate-verizon/5656050.p?skuId=5656050 but i noticed it says Verizon. So my question is will the bootloader be unlocked or not?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] zachchen1996:
Pretty sure it'll be locked then, it's best to just get it from the google store.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] CZ Eddie:
Please remember to try and search for answers before posting.

This subject is covered several times on the board.

Yes, the bootloader will be locked if purchased from Best Buy or Verizon.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] razor237:
its been confirmed from multiple places that Verizons model will have a locked bootloader. so if you care about custom roms or resale value get the model from the google store. There is always a possibility that someone will figure out an unlock for the Verizon model but i wouldnt count on it
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Flexia32:
It seems it's all speculation. Haven't seen/heard anything fact that it is indeed locked. But knowing how Verizon operates it will be.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] razor237:
Yeah it all point to it being locked but wont really know until its released and Verizon orders ship
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] hypnotiqphil:
The Verizon N6 wasn't locked down. I have hopes but if its locked it doesn't matter to me.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] kradkovich:
Yea, i was able to order a Pixel Xl 32GB, Quite Black from project fi yesterday evening :)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] razor237:
Yeah Project fi is alway an option for some ... I use way too much data for it to be worth it for me
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] kradkovich:
I just ordered from there mostly due to getting it faster, plus the project fi is as low as $30 monthly, could cancel anytime!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
If it's unable to be unlocked it would be the first time Verizon released a Nexus that way.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jaben2:
As stated multiple times the Verizon nexus 6 was still able to be unlocked, it was identical to the Google store one, just with a Verizon emblem on it.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Flexia32:
If it's like the nexus 6 with unlockable bootloader I'll be getting the 128 xl from Verizon and be returning the 32 xl to the Google store. I kinda regret not getting the larger storage. Hopefully we will see the unlockable status for a fact on Thursday.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
Yes I know I owned one. So we are agreeing..... what did you think I said?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jaben2:
My bad went back and read it again. Misinterpreted I thought you meant would be the first time. Whoops...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
Do you accept his apology?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
Hey we all makes mistakes. Lol no apology needed, just wanted clarification we were agreeing
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] trickster2369:
Except one thing... The Pixel is not a Nexus. It's a Pixel.

It was all just an illusion
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
The reviews are out. Did not one single reviewer with a Verizon unit not check to see if it can be unlocked?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
I dont think anyone has gotten the verizon one but reports out there are that verizon pixels are being shipped from google.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
That's what I know to be the case so far too. The one that MKVHD or whatever guy that does reviews pretty clearly had a VZW sim card next to his review unit.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
Pretty sure all reviewers got theirs from google.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wtherrell:
VZW sim card means nothing pertaining to where the device was obtained.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
That's true. Maybe it was a Google phone and he was using a Verizon sim with it.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] zboy2:
Are the bands the same or are they different?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
All are the same
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jamexman:
I'm getting mine from Verizon, first thing before anything I'm going to try unlock the bootloader and report here.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
Verizon orders also seem to be delayed for the XL and you wouldn't get it until 11/11 at this point for the 128 GB variant. If it's not unlockable today, for those that really care you can return it via the 14 day return policy no questions asked. Possibly by next month if the bootloader is indeed locked, there could be some method for unlocking it by 11/11 or a later date. I'd say take all the articles and what others have said with a grain of salt until someone that actually HAS the device posts it cannot be unlocked.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
VZW XL 128 gb are sold out?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
All 32 GB variants sans the blue you will get by 10/20 according to the website. All the variants of the 128 GB you won't receive until 11/11 at this time. As always the more people order the further the dates could be pushed out.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
I think you are referring to orders through Google, not Verizon. My 128gb XL from Verizon is shipping today. Already got a tracking number as many others have too.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Flexia32:
PC worlds review said they were able to unlock the Verizon unit they got. There may be hope after all
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
Can you link where you found it? Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] KubliKahn47:
http://www.pcmag.com/review/348519/google-pixel-xl
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
Thank you!

It just said that it was not locked. Hopefully that is what we will be getting.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
I'm telling you guys I just expect it to be just like the Nexus 6. Anything else would be a deviation from the past.

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From the article.... "Even though we tested a Verizon Pixel, the bootloader was not locked. That means rooting and installing ROMs is possible; that should allay some fears about Google turning the Pixel into a closed realm."
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
Nope, Verizon sold variant won't ship till 11/11. Seems like more orders have been placed and now it's been pushed to 11/18.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
I ordered on Oct 6th. Got tracking number for my xl 128 GB. Should get it tmr or Thur.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
There's a lot of Verizon owners with tracking numbers and packages enroute that are looking at this like what? Mine is already shipped.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Flexia32:
Hopefully someone gets it tomorrow and verifies it's unlockable
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
Nice! Please let us know if the bootloader is definitely unlockable or not. Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] diegol2k:
I just bought from bestbuy xl 32GB retail price, will it work on any Carrier ?? I mean is Carrier unlock?, im in Argentina. Regards.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jamexman:
Mine is in its way, arrives on the 20th. I think they planned it that way. Everybody should get it on the 20th. Crossing fingers for unlocked bootloader.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nrage23:
I will have mine from Verizon just after lunch. FedEx never comes to my office before 2pm est.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jackdforme:
I'll have mine today and check. Does anyone disable encryption to gain speed?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
This is not a carrier lock discussion. This is a bootloader lock discussion. Thanks for understanding.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] fracman:
A guy over one G Plus just received 2 from his Verizon order. Both have locked bootloaders.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
hopefully fastboot oem unlockbootloader will work
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] fracman:
He said the option in setting to switch on to allow unlock is greyed put. Can't turn it on to run unlock command..
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
Oh noes!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] diegol2k:
I undestand, but you dont know the answer or just dont want to respond due wrong discussion?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
ask him if an update was pushed while he was setting up the phone??
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] fracman:
Ok.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] joeyac02:
Received my Verizon variant this morning. Can confirm that the OEM unlock tab is grayed out. Did not receive any updates while booting the phone either.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] hollowlog:
With reports of Android Pay not working on phones with unlocked bootloaders, I'm good with a locked bootloader. Screw that.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] oryanh:
Just received mine.

There's no verizon apps whatsoever. Noticed upon boot it said "Downloading "something" tool" went too fast to read it all.

Build NDE63N

Security patch update: Oct 5.

Updated 11 (preexisting google apps

OEM Unlocking: grayed out. says: "Connect to the internet or contact carrier"
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] biggiestuff:
can you still edit the build.prop and adb shell in order to allow tethering if the bootloader is locked?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] joeyac02:
It will download like 3 Verizon apps eventually and they are uninstallable same thing happened to me.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
I am going to take my sim card out before booting up and see if that will work or not....
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] joeyac02:
I have an old T-Mobile SIM I am gonna pop that in factory reset and see what happens

UPDATE- No such luck
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] oryanh:
Are you trying fastboot oem unlock in ADB, or just checking the setting in dev options?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] joeyac02:
Dev options about to try ADB
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] biggiestuff:
no such luck on what? My friend has the Verizon pixel and he was able to uninstall the Verizon messages app. haven't tried the my verizon or the go90 yet.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] oryanh:
You know we all should have taken this day off...

lol,

priorities.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] biggiestuff:
They are able to be uninstalled on my end.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] hollowlog:
I just did the initial setup using an AT&T SIM card, OEM unlock is grayed out.

The good news: none of the verizon stuff is preloaded.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] joeyac02:
Yea I know I was talking about putting in another sim to try and Unlock in dev options.

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No go in ADB

FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
We we were warned it ws going to be locked.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
Has anyone tried adb unlock on first boot without sim, in other words having never booted it with a sim.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Flexia32:
Some one needs to try booting ADB on first boot to see about unlocking before initial setup
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
How about system wipe cache partition?

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/wIJ4RiXtGJU
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
I'm sure it can't be that easy but it can't hurt to try.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] joeyac02:
Ill give it a try right now. If clearing cache dont work ill factory reset and try

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No such luck
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bmtbandit:
Has anyone looked at teh build.prop to see if there is any mention of VZW. Perhaps thats whats causing the greyed out toggle?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
Hear about this??

https://twitter.com/jcase/status/788842344212824064
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
Need more info.....
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] s2kpdx:
What did it entail?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] grim489:
Just saying, but jcase and the other guys mess with each other that way so don't get your hopes up too high, at least they do it with jailbreaks haha
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
Yea I figured
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ericwricks:
I have a vzw pixel xl. Got it and activated it with an att sim. When I opened the sim tray though the Verizon sim was pre installed. Anyways. I have tried to bootloader unlock through adb. I ran into an error telling me to enable OEM unlocking in developer options. This is greyed out on my phone. After trying this my phone has been running slow. Any suggestions to unlock bootloader?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] dxdude35:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/58ack6/fyi_verizon_pixel_comes_with_zero_bloat/

Don't know how truthful this is but one guy in this Reddit thread said the phone goes and retrieves if the IMEI is Verizon or not from a database and that is what locks the bootloader. Like he said in the comment, would a packet sniffer work to fool the device into thinking the database returned false on the lockBootloader?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
That guy made that up and has no actual clue. Not being mean. But his comment is completely speculation.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] dxdude35:
Yeah, that's why I posted here instead of reply to that comment. I have a fair bit of knowledge on android but that was something I've never heard so if it was bs I knew someone here would knock that off the table but I still wanted to verify
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] SaurabhAnand:
It is already been discussed in other thread that if you buy Google Pixel XL from Verizon or BestBuy rather than Google then it is pretty sure that Bootloader comes locked. So. if you wants it unlocked then buy it from Google :) :)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jamexman:
Ugghhh hopefully some dev finds an exploit then...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
We all have seen that obvious post but it was never actually known or confirmed but rather assumed to be that way based on rumor and unverifiable statements. We just got the device. It's going to be cracked, just a matter of time.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TechBSwift:
Hate to be negative Nancy, but if the bootloader is locked v it won't be cracked... Devs have no motivation to try when they can go buy an unlocked version from Google. Bootloaders don't get cracked often these days when it comes to flagship devices. You may luck up and get root but that's sour it. Sorry but if you want development, buy an unlocked version
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] SpaceRanger69:
Confirms my fears (Locked Bootloader from Verizon)...

Time to cancel my pre-order.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jackdforme:
I have it, its locked but that in no way means it's not unlockable.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] janjan:
Anyone from germany, please confirm that the google pixel xl is locked if purchased from Telekom germany?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
Anyone try the sunshine apk? :)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] neyenlives:
I certainly didn't buy it planning on getting it. Honestly almost everything I do now that used to require root now can be done without root. It's a very different system these days. I'm not into the crazy unicorn rainbow roms or twisted up kernels..... they always had bugs, needed regular updating, required you to decipher if rom A will work with kernel B, etc....

I guess I'm old now.... I just want a fast stable reliable stock Android experience and thats what I bought it for. If it's tweak able beyond that, it's just icing.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jamexman:
Welp guys, I can't be a big help. Mine came in today super early (fedex guy never comes that early, woke me up lol) and mine is unlocked. Weird thing is it is supposed to be a Verizon one. But I cannot assure it. Mine came totally free part of a reviewer network for an electronics company and is supposed to be Verizon (it even came with a verizon sim preinstalled). I put in my Tmobile sim, booted normally, enable dev options and bam, oem unlock was greyed out but I was able to flip the switch. Rebooted, fastboot oem unlock and bam, bootloader unlocked.

I wonder if my IMEI was whitelisted and that's why I was able to unlock? Another weird thing is even though its supposed to be a Verizon one for this electronics company review network, it came shipped directly from google (mountain view california, from a buzzmedia llc. company, weird?).

Welp due this special situations, I don't think my situation applies as Ive seeing a lot of verizon people being unable to unlock the bootloader. At least I'm happy. Just hope they dont relock it via an OTA lol. They can't do that, no?

Well, best luck to verizon locked guys, hope someone cracks the bootloader...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jschill31:
Hello,

Just took a Verizon XL 128gb out of the box and tried to get into the menu without going through setup/activation. I connected it to a WiFi router without internet access and the phone keeps trying to download a software update. I suspect when Verizon models come online they are hitting servers and this is when things change over one ordered from Google. I tried several things including 4 corners and can't progress into any menu without some type of online connection. I am just guessing but bypassing this screen without SIM or internet would be our best bet of having any chance of a factory unlock.

Cheers
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] palvarez05:
was the phone activated with the verizon sim?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jamexman:
I'm not sure. First thing I did before even powering it up was take out the Verizon sim and put my tmobile sim. I never turned it on with the verizon sim.