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[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] enviouz:
These definitely aren't stories. My original pixel XL was purchased through a Verizon retail store 4 days ago. Had oem unlocking greyed out. It was on 7.1.1 with the February patch. Due to issues I had to warranty that one. I received my "new" one yesterday from Verizon warranty department...Not asurion. I booted it up. It's runing 7.7.1 with the January patch. Which is said to be totally locked with no way to unlock it. However the OEM unlock toggle is NOT greyed out and I can actually turn it off and on. I haven't had a chance to use adb yet so I don't know if can truly be unlocked. But the presence of the toggle would lead me to believe so. And according to Cid getter it is a Verizon versio (ro.boot.cid VZW_001). How many people have ever seen the toggle on a Verizon version?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Was the device you received a brand new device or a refurb? I wonder if the person before you might have dpixel8 it. Or perhaps Verizon doesn't have any more phones and they're shipping Google phones. Not sure but either way if you want to unlock you're in luck.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] irule311:
I would assume that depixel8 would not be permanent from what I have read though.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] enviouz:
Was supposed to be a refurb/like new replacement. That's what the order said anyway. Received it from customer care. Just the phone. Had a big sticker on the back with the sn and iemi numbers. I booted into the bootloader to inspect before powering up the phone. The bl lines are the same (I assume this is the bootloader version). Build number is different which makes sense now that I know it's on the January patch vs February. I seen it said 7.1.1 which made me think I was screwed. Then I booted into Android and complete the "first run wizard". And then went straight to the developer options and noticed the toggle was actually switchable. I immediately switched it on and have refused any updates. This struck me as odd because I was under the impression all version pixels were grayed out. I also was under the impression all phones that came from Verizon warranty Dept and asurion were "reimaged" which would undo anything depixel8 did correct? And it does say locked on the bootloader screen.

I know I've seen some people state that the presence of a working toggle doesn't mean anything. But it must if it's not a normal thing. I'll have to get adb setup this weekend and try it. I haven't used it since the Galaxy Nexus days because I went to an s4 after that which was locked down. And my last phone was a Nexus 6 that I didn't even get the urge to unlock and root because it worked so well and I knew with it being a Nexus I could unlock it anytime I wanted.

Fingers crossed that I got lucky with this one.

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These were my thoughts as well. Especially once the bootloader got relocked which is what it says when I booted into the bl. I'd have to check again but i think the boot slot is different. My old one says slot b I believe. New one says slot a. I'm not sure if that means much.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] enviouz:
Just went and checked. My old pixel XL is using boot slot b. New one uses slot a. The it other difference I spotted was the old one says ufs 32gb Samsung. New one says ufs 32gb Toshiba. I'm not sure if it even means anything. I've attached a photo of the bootloader from my old device though.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ryclegman:
I got mine in the mail today and had to take it to Verizon whom called corporate and got some "engineer" to work the case. It wasn't even in Verizons approved list so this engineer activated the sim and then had the lady put it in and power on the phone. Boom. works, but doesn't have a device ID on verizons network. he is calling back tonight at 8pm to check up and further troubleshoot.

I turned on my 32g xl and looked and sure enough oem unlocking right there. simple as issuing the command.

also on the fastboot menu i have the Toshiba storage with slot b active
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] enviouz:
What is the build number? It's at the bottom of settings--> about phone
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Depends what they do to it when they refurb. I have no idea what the process is.... But I wouldn't be surprised if they​ didnt just run hardware checks...fix any issues and then flash it back to stock. Depixel8 survives any flashing we can do, we know that.

Certainly a very interesting question.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ryclegman:
current: NOF27B

before update

came loaded with 7.1 October security patch
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] enviouz:
I wonder what the deal is with these. I was also shocked to see the option on mine. Came loaded with nmf26u (7.7.1 January update) and once I seen the toggle wasn't greyed out I left it. I've been tempted to update but I'm afraid of losing it now. Seems like the 32gb with Toshiba memory are rare. Everyone seems to have Samsung for the most part. My sim worked right away though but it was already activated with my old phone but I figured it would've needed reactivated. When you get a chance install Cid getter from the play store and see what it says under ro.boot.Cid and ro.boot.oem_unlock_support
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] irule311:
Hmm. I would be curious to know if you flashed a new factory image and went into developer settings if it would still be unlocked. I know you would be afraid of losing the ability for a bootloader unlock so maybe try flashing a 7.1 image that is depixel8 able.

Steps:

0) Remove all Google accounts (disables frp)

1) Unlock bootloader

2) Remove sim

2) Download and flash a 7.1 image from google

3) Lock bootloader again. Don't worry, since it is the 7.1 image you should be able to depixel8 it if all fails.

3a) Complete initial setup skipping WiFi connection and screen lock

4) Check developer options to see if it is greyed out and says requires carrier confirmation or something like that. Try enabling WiFi if it is greyed out.

5) Unlock bootloader (depixel8 or just normally if it's still toggleable)

6) Boot back in and skip the setup again

7) Fastboot boot twrp, choose advanced, adb sideload, and adb pull /data/system/users/0.xml C:\0.xml

8) Copy C:\0.xml and post it back here along with the results of the experiment.

9) Flash back to whatever update you want.

Also was your phone confirmed to be Verizon with a Verizon cid?

Ps. Mine was a Verizon that did have the switch disabled but luckily I was able to run depixel8 since it was on 7.1
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
I wouldn't Flash or update anything until I unlocked it. In fact I would have been too busy unlocking it to even post about it. :)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] enviouz:
I'll have to give it a try this weekend. According to Cid getter it is the Verizon model. Ro.boot.cid is set to vzw_001.

I'm not sure if it means much but I also found the following

Ro.carrier set to unknown

Ro.boot.oem_unlock_support set to 0

Ro.oem_unlock_supported set to 1

Sys.oem_unlock_allowed set to 1

Ro.product.manufacuter set to Google.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] enviouz:
Would a system update achieve the same objective? Or would a flash need done through fastboot? I only ask because I went ahead and let it update to the February Patch. Then the March Patch. And I still have the option under developer options to toggle the OEM unlock switch. Screenshots attached. The only test yet is to see if fastboot will actually unlock it. Which I'll be doing tomorrow.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] irule311:
Actually I'm not completely sure if there is a difference. There might be since it would be a clean flash? Anyways if you are going to unlock the bootloader anyways you lose all your data so it's worth a try.

Also would you mind looking here /data/system/users/ 0.xml and checking the contents of the file? It's not accessible until root is obtained so maybe try and complete those steps in flashing 7.1.

Forgot to mention to mention in the last post to remove the sim and don't enter Wifi when completing setup on 7.1 (just skip everything including screen lock). Also remove all Google accounts before the bootloader unlock (disables factory reset protection with forces a connection).

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Unlocking it is easy with a single command lol. Just the data wipe is frustrating but I get that it is a necessary evil.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
I was mistaken in the fact that even if the refurb had been dpixel8, after flashing 7.1.1 and relocking the bootloader the toggle would no longer work and unlock would be unattainable. So you are correct in that it would not be permanent if the bl was relocked. However, if the bl was never relocked then it would retain the unlocked state through factory reset, flashing, ota, etc.

But after thinking about it I'm pretty much convinced of 1 of 2 things. lol. (meaning I'm not convinced of either) Verizon has no phones left and are shipping Google devices, or Verizon has changed its policy and is allowing bl unlock on their phones. Unfortunately, to this point no one has clearly or definitively stated how to determine which Pixel is which. What makes one a Verizon device and what makes one a Google device? We know it's not the image, the bootloader, or the CID. So what is it?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] enviouz:
Memory manufacturer maybe? It's probably a long shot. Everyone told me it's in the boot.ro.Cid.

The only difference I've found in my new phone was the memory manufacturer and the ro.oem_unlock_supported and sys.oem_unlock_supported being set to 1 instead of 0. However ro.boot.oem_unlock_support is still set to 0. I'm baffled at this point.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mwest316:
I had posted about this same thing on questions and answers a day or so ago. I received a replacement from Asurian for my Pixel XL from Verizon, and updated to newest March update, then saw that OEM Unlock button was able to be toggled on. After researching and asking many people, I went forward with the fastboot process and unlocked my bootloader successfully. Just this morning I installed TWRP and flashed SU and rooted my phone. Very lucky. From what I have read on everyones responses is that Asurian is sending out Google Play Store versions of the Pixel XL during warranty claims. I do remember when I contacted Asurian that while Verizon had 0 in stock anywhere, they had 320 devices in stock at the time.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
What does Asurian charge for insurance and replacement? Just curious if it's worth it or not. Do they cover loss/theft as well as toilet drops? So my theory of Verizon changing unlock policy is probably kaput. They just don't have any devices to send out that are Verizon branded. Still curious on what determines one or the other.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mwest316:
I pay 11.00 a month, my phone was replaced due to screen burn in from having my brightness up too high. I believe the cost of replacement for damage or theft is $150 deductible.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] irule311:
I don't believe that it would be shipped with an unlocked bootloader even if the previous owner unlocked it. I'm sure they would have at least flashed a new factory image and relocked the bootloader. Even so, it would be very obvious if it was already unlocked with that big warning on boot. Also if the bootloader was unlocked, the toggle would be disabled unless it was running a custom kernel.

I doubt Verizon is shipping Google devices since [MENTION=1771817]enviouz[/MENTION] phone shows a Verizon cid. But it could be possible that Verizon changed their policy? Maybe someone who has a locked Verizon bootloader on the latest firmware could confirm this?

My guess is it has to do something with serial numbers being registered as a Verizon phone. Apparently even Google devices have the toggle disabled until connected to a network to verify what device it is.

This is why I am very curious for the results of the experiment that I wanted [MENTION=1771817]enviouz[/MENTION] to perform on the phone. This may tell us that there could be some defect in the mechanism disabling the toggle if the toggle is still usable without a connection to a network.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
I have a Verizon Pixel with a locked bootloader on the latest firmware. The toggle is disabled. If it were the IMEI then Asurian would register the phone to Verizon and ship it with the 7.1.1 locked with no way to unlock. If the toggle is enabled then you can unlock the bootloader. I don't think there is any question about that. I just think that Verizon doesn't have any phones to ship as replacements and therefore the Google devices are being sent out.

There are only a few people, I believe, that know the exact reason why the exact same phone has two different unlock features. But since they're not speaking out then it's all a guessing game at this point.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mwest316:
My phone I unlocked yesterday that I have been speaking of had a verizon cid, which is why I questioned everything before going through the bootloader unlock, but it allowed me to do it.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
I know.... Never say never. But that is never gonna happen.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] enviouz:
Toshiba memory? Or Samsung?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mwest316:
Toshiba
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] enviouz:
That's what I suspected. That seems to be the theme so far. All these verizon versions that are unlockable and don't have the toggle.greyed out have Toshiba memory. That's the 5th one plus mine that have been like this and they all have Toshiba memory.

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I just got unlocked about 20mins ago. I'll try the experiment this weekend when I have some spare time.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] irule311:
Great! I would be very curious to see the results.

I can also say that mine is a Verizon Pixel XL 128GB with Toshiba memory that was not unlockable, so it's not the memory.

Also, I've edited the experiment post a few times, so be sure to look back at the original post #36 for the most up-to-date instructions.

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I had a feeling that would be the case, but everything is worth a shot I guess?

There is also a huge thread here but it never really got very far. Takeaways: Its not the CID, IMEI. The toggle gets greyed out when the bootloader is unlocked unless using a kernel (ex. elementalx) with a special patch. There is something in the 0.xml.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
I said that with no inside knowledge, I just don't see it ever happening. VZ has been very clear they don't want to deal with unlocked phones.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] enviouz:
I believe these all seem to be 32gb versions. But I definitely see what you mean. Although before I started noticing these I never seen a 32gb with Toshiba memory. It was just a hunch.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] irule311:
You are totally right. Although I wish this wasn't the case. Maybe in a million years they will begin to allow it just like how Verizon aggressively avoided the unlimited data plans for so long.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] irule311:
Any updates on this?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cam30era:
[MENTION=6207927]blueyes[/MENTION],

See post #52 above. Could this be linked to your ability to persist unlockable BL?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] laur.dr:
Hello, how can i remove the Emergency Call Icon on lockscreen?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Arathergreendroid:
You could try this xposed module:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...S9mRQK7ZEx3unfYYQ&sig2=xiFbq9I2u5lgpRTIKScCrA
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] laur.dr:
I install xposed, but my port apps stop working :(
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Arathergreendroid:
What do you mean? Did you install wanam's xposed framework for touchwiz?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] laur.dr:
Yep, and i have Contacts, SPlanner, Phone apps port from J7. And this apps stop working...
[HTC Vox] amhynes:
Hi, I have an Orange SPV E650 which is a branded HTC Vox (S710). It is a great device, but I have one major gripe. I can only connect to wireless access points that are configured for WPA/TKIP. If the AP is configured as WPA2/AES or mixed mode (i.e. both WPA and WPA2) I have no joy. I can successfully connect to these other APs using a laptop so I know they work. I have had to resort to downgrading the security on my home AP so that I can access wireless internet from my PDA. So my question is has anyone been able to successfully connect an HTC Vox (S710) or an Orange SPV E650 to a wireless access point in WPA2/AES mode or mixed mode. I have a theory that this can't be done and want to raise it with HTC and/or Microsoft, but wanted to check here first.

Cheers.
[Xiaomi Mi Max Questions & Answers] :
Hi Guys,

I installed TWRP in my Mi Max (32GB) (locked BL) yesterday by replacing stock recovery.img with twrp image and flashing that miui8 dev build through MiFlash in EDL mode. After that my total space was showing nearly 8GB.

To mention, I followed all steps properly like clearing dalvik and cache as well as formatting system, data, internal mem but the same happened.

Again I completely removed mods and installed stock, 24GB space was regained. But now when this time also I installed Resurrection Remix CM13 in the same way as no other way worked for locked BL and unlocking bug has really frustrated me, same thing happened.

Somebody please take up this issue and help me. I wonder how people who installed CM13 RR on locked BL are not facing this issue !!!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] sprintrjm:
I dont know if this has been asked before, will this work on project fi?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] CHH2:
The official list at the moment is only Pixels, Nexus 6P and 5X. Not sure why the Nexus 6 isn't still on that list since it was the launch device for the service. (I'm guessing the list is limited to what they officially have stock of.)
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] FAUguy:
The US996 carrier unlocked model would be the closest match for Project Fi, but that model is missing all the Sprint bands. So would only work with T-Mobile's network for FI.

You can check all the compatibility of the US996 here:

https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/WloNsJX/lg-us996-v20-lte-a/united-states
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] hibby50:
That site says sprint's ls997 is compatible with all of project fi's bands... would it work?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] FAUguy:
Just because the LS997 from Sprint supports all the bands for Project Fi, there is no guarantee that it would be carrier unlocked to work with Project Fi and its SIM.

https://www.frequencycheck.com/carrier-compatibility/lKrKFAZ/lg-ls997-v20-td-lte/google-project-fi-united-states
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] KirkH420:
Just posting to add that my h910 LG v20 from AT&T does work on fi. The one guy who said that only T-Mobile would work is correct in my case. The v20 doesn't even have the type of dialer codes that are used for forcing network switching on fi supported phones. However I have found some use for this because I have an official supported pixel 2 from Project fi and happened to be a convert from AT&T and thus I had my old h910 to screw around with why the hell not? So to anyone who is familiar with project fi and is also the type of geek who frequents XDA, you are probably aware of apps like signal spy or Signal Info. When I was talking about dialer codes, those apps copy the dialer code to your clipboard and then you paste to your phone dialer which will then switch to either T-Mobile, Sprint, or US Cellular.

Basically what I'm trying to say is that even if your variant of the v20 does have the correct radios to work on the network, at this point I'm unaware of any way to switch between those Networks. That is not to say it is impossible, perhaps somebody can code something that would do that and if so please shoot a message my way. Also you may be disappointed when you find out that picture texting doesn't seem to work, or at least I haven't figured out how to fix it yet.

I currently use my v20 on Project fi very often. Anyone who has a pixel 2 is probably aware that one of the biggest complaints about the February update is reduced battery life, and so I often pull my SIM card out and stick it into my v20. Which does bring me to an interesting note if you are unaware, if you begun your service with project fi on a pixel 2 phone ....... Which does bring me to hun interesting know if you are unaware, if you be gone your service with project fine a pic so to phone.. You will have been activated using the SIM method in which your phone does not actually have a nano SIM inside of it. Now what you can do as a simple little life hack or whatever the hell you want to call it, is call and ask project fi how you go about ordering a free nano SIM. It'll cost you nothing and when you get it you can then activate it to the same phone number as the E Sim. However you cannot use the ECM and the nano SIM simultaneously. But it does allow you to have a backup phone.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] brons2:
Now that you can order a SIM directly from Google, will it work with Sprint model V20 if unlocked?

I realize it won't have the carrier switching but that's ok.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] dragon4000:
I too use my V20 with Project-Fi. I have the T-Mobile variant and everything seems to be working fine. The network switching will not work and will be restricted with T-Mobile service only.. Also, you will be unable to do Wi-Fi calling. Seems to be restricted on non Project-Fi phones. As far as MMS, I've used it only with Hangouts. I like to keep all my conversations synced across devices. I can try MMS via the stock messaging app and see if it works. If data doesn't work, you can try the following APN settings:

Open the Settings app on your device.

Tap More (under Wireless & Networks).

Tap Cellular networks and then Access Point Names.

Tap + (at the top of the screen).

Tap Name and enter "Project Fi".

Tap APN and enter "h2g2".

Save.

Go back to the previous page.

Select Project Fi from the list.

Hope this helps.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] HR747:
hi, I have LGVv20 ATT version, its unlocked. If i use google fi sim, will it work? and switch?

I am trying to not spend a lot on V35. thank you very much
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Kinan Badre:
Return it, get refund - wait till Galaxy S8 comes out.

Just like me dude :)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] dannyboi5790:
i wish i could like your post a billion times..you my friend jus gave the longest most interesting post i ever read. im not a poster im a reader but reading your post i had to say something..sadly for us in America samsung is releasing a big screen phone over in china..6gbram..6inch screen..im not sure about s pen though..its the C9 coming out in november..hopefully we get a phone very twin brotherly similar to the note 7 because its the best phone i ever used..