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[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] y2grae:
Well know 24th at the latest and 14th at the earliest.

I do get that we've had Verizon reports all over the place but I thought we'd had confirmation that Verizon had actively locked theirs.

The OEM toggle message being different does give me hope for the EE models.

The Google plays versions are unlockable bootloader but aren't sim locked, which again tallies with the theory I'm sporting here.

I bet if we could sim lock a Google one, it would have the same OEM message on the toggle as EE models and not the same as Verizon
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
You are on to something. It would be child's play to code the slider to gray out when the phone is sim locked. The whole locking system on this phone is different. It is far more software controlled.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] iCheeseee:
Verizon and EE are two completely different networks in two different countries so I don't see how what you've said is relevant at all?

I bought the phone second hand and it was locked to EE and the OEM unlocking switch was greyed out. I waited until the 20th to fill their form out online and submit an unlock request because you can't unlock a phone which has been locked to EE unless it has been owned for longer than 6 months. After about 4-5 days I got that notification stating that the phone can now be used on any network and the OEM unlocking switch is not greyed out anymore and can be toggled on and off.

I didn't take a screenshot of the greyed out button but why would I lie?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Just for clarity going forward let say that the switch being grayed out is bootloader not unlockable (BNU)

The oem switch being active is bootloader unlockable (BU)

Not saying you did lie. Perhaps you just got lucky? The different networks the devices are on don't really matter do they? You can buy a Google device and put it on Verizon network and the phone is still BU. You can take a Verizon bought Pixel and put it on ATT or Project Fi yet it will still be BNU no matter what you say or do with your provider. So whether or not your device is EE, Vzw, or Google is not really pertinent thus the discussion can go forward and not be EE specific, right?

Now if, in reality without dumb luck, a carrier can send an unlock code to a Pixel to make a BNU into a BU then that means Verizon, ATT or anyone for that matter can do it. Which still begs the question why can they do it, how do they do it, and what is it that they do remotely to the device or the network to turn the switch on. If it's the IMEI then it makes perfect sense. The phone contacts the network and they allow it to be BU. But I'm just guessing this is the trigger. I've not seen confirmation either way.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] y2grae:
I'm sure I've seen reports that Verizon have stated their bootloaders are locked down.

EE really don't know their arses from their elbows when it comes to this.

I'm now convinced that a sim locked pixel has the "mobile locked" message as a generic.

Verizons message seems in line with this

I'm more convinced on this with the different message on the OEM greyed out toggle
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] scaryshark:
My Pixel XL just came past 6 months as of a few days ago so I called up EE and asked for it to be unlocked.

They obliged - but stated that it's OK just because it's past the 6 months now - and said that it'll be done in about 3 days and I'll get an update message on the phone asking me to reboot and it will be unlocked.

I'll update you as and when that happens - I'll try to provide as much proof for you disbeleivers out there!

Unfortunateley my phone was already bootloader unlocker with dePixel8 back when I got it so I won't be able to confirm whether or not the SIM Unlock will chnage that
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] y2grae:
I've applied for my code.

For your depixeld one would it be worth returning to full stock?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] scaryshark:
For me I'm on stock but unlocked bootloader, if it were 100% confirmed that SIM Unlock would enable bootloader unlock I'd consider re-locking it however I beleive the dePixel8 guys said never to do that because of the way the exploit works so I'll just leave it as it is right now.

But yes, it is probably best to be stock ROM
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
This is going to be interesting to watch. So your oem unlock switch is grayed out if I recall correctly? So if they sim unlock your device then the switch will be active? If that is the case then that means Verizon could do the same thing or even that they can relock the switch if they feel like it. I wish someone would just tell us what makes it unlockable or not.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] y2grae:
The message on the Verizon OEM toggle is different to that of EE.

If only we could lock a Google pixel then we could tell for sure

Are Verizon models sim locked?

Verizon have more software locks in place too, like tethering etc, so I'm sure they go deeper into the pixel than a simple network sim lock
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
I think it's against the law to sim lock in the US.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] scaryshark:
Hey all.

So I got my unlock message pushed through and it looks like in the screen shot below.

The message comes from the 'Device Setup' app. The unlock bootloader option is greyed out because I was already unlocked with dePixel8 so I can't say for sure whether or not SIM unlocking makes a difference.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
That's really not helpful is it? But even so, don't you think the option would be active if it were working? If you relocked the bootloader do you really think the switch would magically go active? I mean anything is possible.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] scaryshark:
I can't relock the bootloader because of this warnit given by the dePixel8 guys

DO NOT RELOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER, unless you have restored it back to 100% stock and are sure you won't want it unlocked again.

I don't want to be in a situation where I lock it and then find that I'm locked out. I guess I could downgrade to 7.1.0 and try unlock the bootloader again but since that has not been done before I'd rather not be the guinea pig and wreck my expensive phone!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Agreed! Don't do it if you ever want to be unlocked. I don't believe that the oem switch will become active on an sim unlock depixel or not. But we shall see. My wife says I'm never wrong. ;)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] y2grae:
I got my confirmation through today and can confirm OEM is now available to toggle.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
That's great news. So it seems that a carrier can manually unlock the oem toggle via... IMEI? Maybe time to start calling Verizon support to see if anyone knows about this. I'm bl locked and intend to stay that way but there are a bunch of people that would like to unlock.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] y2grae:
could be worth a check, however with the oem unlocking toggle message being different on verizon to EE, i think it might be something verizon have done and don't want to undo.

but there's hope at least
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Yeah good point. Maybe they just locked a Google version manually on EE and the Verizon version? I don't know. I just wish someone would tell us wtf Verizon did to their devices when they shipped them. I don't even plan to unlock but it's the not knowing.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] buzzboy:
Great news for us EE customers. I stand corrected.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] y2grae:
my six month date is the 14th, after pestering them on the phone i used the online service and recieved it 5 days earlier than expecting :)

Now it's a case of going home, and choosing what to flash :D
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bonhor:
did anyone try Unlocklocks dot com? Bit of a newbie here... Bought a secondhand pixel and until July EE won't unlock it, and I don't really want to do this bootloader thing.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] granger33:
My pixel Xl just finish the 6 mont in november, EE Network :(((
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] uilino:
mine too :crying:
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] djcristi:
called today EE, gave them my CC details (charged me 9 GBP), said that i will receive the unlock msg in 24 hours :)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] djcristi:
after 1 day it's done.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] tunde:
I bought a Google Pixel from a friend and its locked to EE network. He told me that after 6 months on Pay monthly, EE can unlock the device. September, 2017 would make it 6 months and i cant wait to get it unlocked. i just wish there is an alternative to unlock the device.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Spikeyxx:
I have just bought an unlocked from EE pixel XL. It is running opp4 android beta 8. OEM unlock is not greyed out and I was able to toggle it with password.

Do you think I will be able to root the device, or is there any information I should be seeking from the seller.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
If you can toggle the OEM Unlock slider you are all set.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Spikeyxx:
That is such a relief. I was designed to not being able to ever root this device. Thank you.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] gumbi2400:
Just got my carrier unlock yesterday and I can confirm it does indeed allow you to then unlock the bootloader. I should have thought to get screen shots, sorry bout that.

Haven't been able to flash anything yet, weird issue with fastboot and macOS High Sierra.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Rajaasim1980:
Do they provide any unlocking code or procedure is different ?

I have purchased EE locked phone from eBay and it work on EE but don't ask for any unlocking code or message when put non EE sim card

I called them twice today and they said they are busy so I should call some other times
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] djcristi:
the unlock procedure is server side, like on iphone. so no code.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Rajaasim1980:
EE customer service is rubbish . I talked to first person and he said I cannot unlock the Pixel because the person who sold it on ebay has some outstanding balance

I rang again in afternoon and this time customer service told me that they cannot unlock the Pixel because the person who has sold me should have the phone for at least 6 months before unlocking it as he purchased this as pay monthly

I tried another luck today morning and this time they put me through to unlocking without any checks and unlocked team took my card details for 8.99 charges . I am just hopeful to get it unlocked otherwise would have no option but to return this handset .
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] tunde:
what is the status?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Rajaasim1980:
they unlocked it after one day of deducting payment of 8.99 pounds . Now i am able to use three network ..I think they have people on ebay charging 20 pounds for same unlocking process ..they are probably someone from o2 unlocking teams as same conditions apply i.e you should be with ee for at least 6 months if pay monthly lol
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] tunde:
I called EE customer care and i was told i should contact the person that sold me the phone to unlock it as my name does not match the name on the account linked to the phone. I explained to them that i am not in contact with the person anymore and they were not able to help me. i decided to go with an unlock service on ebay. i was charged $29 and got the phone unlocked. i paid for the unlock serivice on saturday and it was unlocked on sunday lol....
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] iCheeseee:
You probably just got charged $29 for someone to submit an online form for you.

They said the same to me over the phone so I just bought an EE pay as you go sim with £10 on it, registered the sim on the pixel with my details and filled out the online unlock form. 1 week later they took the £8 from my payg credit and the phone was unlocked.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] IvanMR:
Hi, did they provide an unlocking code or is it made automatically? My Google Pixel is locked with EE but it doesn't prompt the option to insert any code.

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bones10187:
I just done mine with EE theres a form on there website takes 5 mins to fill in theyve added £8.99 to my bill and had it flash up it was done the following day.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Jay.:
stuck. I bought a second hand phone off eBay seller who had an unwanted upgrade.

Phoned up EE but they refuse to unlock as device is under 6mo. They refused both myself and the previous owner. The online form won't work as I'm not an EE customer right?

What are my options?

Get a pay as you go with EE?

Buy an online unlock code?

I'm not technically savvy but happy to learn.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Jay.:
Was your phone older than 6 months? Was it originally l in your name?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Powereh:
Rang EE yesterday to get one unlocked that I bought second hand. They said it is all fine, Paid the £8.99 to unlock it, How long does it usually take Googles Servers to process it?

Bring back the old codes I could have a working phone right now :/
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DD9200:
Mine took a few hours even though they said it'll be a day, it's similar to the way iPhones are unlocked it's done by Google, I think there will be a small software update and then when you restart you're unlocked.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] expsvetly:
If locking is thru google servers, my be lineage OS will help phone to work again?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] apprentice:
I wish I had known about this before I upgraded my contract just to sell this phone on. I didn't realise how restricted it was to unlock. I am within my 2 weeks long distance selling window so I think it's best I send this back!

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[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] pw1nce:
hi guys I'm from pakistan and here I'm getting pixel 2xl only phone but are locked to ee. I'm getting it for around $450, what I wanna ask is that will I be able to unlock the phone from here? do I need any ee sim or do I've to be in the UK? Please guide me thnx
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DD9200:
As long as you are able to call their customer service and have a card they can take a payment from can't see a problem, don't need a sim but will need to be connected to the internet. Also the phone needs to be at least 6 months into the contract.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] N3croman:
Hey, similar question. I just bought 2nd hand Google Pixel that is carrier locked to EE. I called the customer service with a request to have it unlocked, told the lady my IMEI, but received answer that it's not possible to unlock my phone without giving me any actual reason why. She recommended me to "contact my seller for more information".

So what are my options now? Should I try the support once more in different time in a hope that there will be another person more willing to help?

Also is there any way to check if the Pixel was lsot or stolen?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DD9200:
I know their policy is it has to be at least 6 months old, other than that as long as you are willing to pay them they seem fine to do it.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] N3croman:
Re:

It's April 2018, I don't think EE was even selling Google Pixel phones in the last 6 monts, so this should not be an issue.

I'll try another call later today, maybe asking first about checking lost/stolen status, just to be sure.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
It might be their policy to only do it for the original purchaser.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] N3croman:
Just had another call to EE and time they told that my Google Pixel was blacklisted by IMEI in January 2018. I guess there is no way to unlock that kind of phone, right?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] liam_davenport:
Sounds like you got scammed if it's blacklisted probably a stolen device or the previous owner stopped payments on the contract :crying:
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] N3croman:
Strange, I've checked three different online IMEI checking tools and all of them reported the phone as Clear. How come EE told me that my Google Pixel is blacklisted?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] MrWolfman:
ok im having a nightmare experience, I have requested to unlock my pixel xl really blue lol which was sent to me direct from EE, they said yes no problem to unlock as I have had this over a year now and they charged me £8.99. almost 10 days later this thing is still locked to ee lol, i have called them twice about it and they have confirmed twice that its unlocked and they have sent me a confirmation by text twice stating its unlocked, however when i put in another sim it pops up please ask ee to unlock the device. sooooo i called ee again they said again its unlocked and i must goto the ee shop and prove its still locked. i have contacted google who say its for ee to resolve. what a nightmare :(.

my understanding is when this beast is unlocked correctly i will get an update which will inform me my phone is unlocked which i have never received, i would them be able to tick oem unlocking which i cannot. google stated to me its the actual network that sends that update and not google. looking like ill be stuck with a locked phone ;(
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] MrWolfman:
little update if anyone on ee experiences the above then you may have to do a full reset of the phone. They advised I do this and it now is unlocked correctly
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] s.v_born_king:
my google pixel xl is from england EE and country lock on sim but when i am inserting indian sim card it is not asking any code, but till locked what is the way to solve this problem
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Sofianothespy:
Did you solve the problem
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Phalanx7621:
I'm not sure what you mean. As far as I know there are only two variations, a Verizon version and one from Google themselves. So it's not possible for it to be SIM locked is it?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
In Europe EE sells a version that is SIM and bootloader locked. Once the contact is up you call them and they unlock both for a couple of Euro's. We assume by flipping a flag in the IMEI database.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] PSDanDie:
If you have an EE phone it will unlock automatically after 180 or 700 days not to sure but read it on EE but if you restart your device factory wipe ... It wipes the lock off so then have to get free if contract is paid off and out of contract ... I messed up restarting so got to wait to sort it out or buy new phone ...
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] vincey2kr1:
Wondering if the Sprint version will work on Verizon? She has an iPhone so I know it works on Verizon and vice versa wondering if the v20 has the correct CDMA radios
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] @rbiter:
Umm, try?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] FAUguy:
No, the Sprint model has ddifferent CDMA 850 MHz bands than the Verizon model.

an iPhone comes with all bands supported, so that it why they can pretty much be used on any network.

I wish LG would have done the same thing with the V20 instead of having a half dozen models.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] vincey2kr1:
Dammit the note 7 had all the band's on all the different carriers as well. Being that they are both 820 snaps I figured it was the same
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mnelaghil:
HI,

Can someone please help me to return my HTC one M8 to its original stock recovery as i have rooted my phone and now i can't upgrade plus also the phone is not stable at all and it keeps rebooting.

My software info:

Android verision: 5.0.1

HTC Sense version: 6

software number: 4.16.401.13

Please help and guide me how can i fix this problem

Thanks in advance:)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Restoring the stock recovery alone is not enough. You also need to restore the stock never-rooted ROM (unrooting will not work) using a TWRP backup. Instruction and necessary files can be found here (you want to restore the stock TWRP back and stock recovery corresponding to 4.16.401.13): http://xdaforums.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860

Alternately, you can relock the bootloader (not required if s-off) and RUU straight to Marshmallow using this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
[Android Apps and Games] kukom6:
Hi,

I want to introduce you to my first application. It was created in the development thesis on the subject of cross-platform mobile applications. It is a web application that is using the Cordova compiled into native apps :)

The application is used to monitor the nutritional value of meals and tracking exercises during the day. The application is running offline. It is similar to application health and fitness from Microsoft. All functions are displayed on GitHub :)

The application is available:

From the browser on the page - https://fitnessapplication.github.io/

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fitness

Chrome addon - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/health-and-fitness/famfklfcpjmoicmdhakofiabnfhgllfd

Opera addon - https://addons.opera.com/cs/extensions/details/health-and-fitness/

The application will be on windows (windows phone) too but now I have a problem with download/upload file so if you use one of these platforms, please use the browser where application work correctly.

Homepage - https://github.com/kukom6/Fitness

It's my first application, so be considerate :) and I thank you for feedback on GitHub.
[Android Apps and Games] kukom6:
Today, Firefox addon was approved https://addons.mozilla.org/cs/firefox/addon/health-and-fitness/​
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] anth75:
I have a uconnect that is up to sate and worked perfect with my note 3. Ulgraded to the v20 and now it doesnt display any info over bluetooth. No song name or title. How can i get my car radio to display all info when streaming over bluetooth while using pandora or sootify? Thanx
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] johnny tsunami:
Same problem here in my ram with it stopping the stream then it restarts playing. Also camera compared to the note 7 is a joke.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] anth75:
U would with think it would work better with a newer phone. I hope theres a fix. All i do is stream music in my car
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Pick_A_Name:
Did you remove the plastic covering the camera lens? I said the same thing until someone told me it was there.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] johnny tsunami:
Pretty sure I did. I can feel the indentions in the lens. The pictures get blurry when you zoom in on them and lose detail. Where the note 7 stayed clear and sharp. The pictures look like youre running a smudge filter on them when you zoom in. My 7 year old daughter looks like she's a smoker in her 50s when you take a close look at her. Ill have to go in and look to make sure there isn't a filter running lol.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Pick_A_Name:
LMAO they do grow up quick! :D
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] bigwig001:
I have the same issues in my Ram. I am wondering if it is Uconnect. Also doesn't recognize phone via USB. 2016 updated uconnect as well.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] ElBeaner:
Mine was completely opposite with my BT radio(different company/brand).

My 2012 Mazdaspeed 3 never displayed info with any of my Samsung phones, got my LG V20 and I have data again.

From my research it had to do with Mazda not supporting the BT stack that Samsung used. An update was required but Mazda did not offer it for free

See if this app helps with displaying metadata

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anticsoft.autoaudio&hl=en
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] bigwig001:
I will check that out when I get back to the truck. On travel now so can't try it. Honesty that is the least of my worries with the stuttering and volume issues. At least the Aux works!