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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Received locked Verizon phone, not risking strike 3. Going back to Verizon for refund, ordering one plus 5t in 5 days.

You did get lucky
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Yup, maybe it's because I went through Google.

Oh well

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Where did it ship from? M mine came from Carol Stream Illinois and came locked.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Branj812:
Shipped from Ft Worth Texas
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Through google or verizon?

Nice man
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
Same, I checked today.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Branj812:
Through Verizon, they said I would get a like new device back, but it was brand new !
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
They say "like new" because if they run out of brand new ones they send you a refurbished device. They always send brand new if they have them in stock.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] erickpygott:
Confirmed.

Confirmed!! I just got my replacement today, Verizon sent me a Google pixel 2 xl, and I inserted my Verizon sim card, and booomm, after getting data, I proceeded and was able to enable the OEM unlocking option.

thanks for the heads up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
Awesome, that makes two confirmed unlocked meaning 3 including myself and two confirmed locked. Hopefully more people will get lucky like we did.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Goatshaver:
I was hoping that my exchanged phone was going to be unlocked after I saw this but no such luck.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Who did you get yours from?

Google is gonna send me a new one, but I'm thinking of going the Verizon route my fiasco with Google last week.

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Hahaha figures 3 people scored and I got screwed. Story of my life, congrats man

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Did it ship from Fort Worth Texas?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
Yup, seems like those of us that received ours from FT Worth got them unlocked.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Do you call Verizons customer support? I've always went through the Google number on the phone
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
Dude, seriously, how many times do I have to repeat myself? I've said it like 4 times including my original post. YES, I CALLED VERIZON DIRECTLY!!!!! Why would I call Google to get a phone replacement for a device I bought from Verizon? That makes zero sense.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Ya I heard ya but every time I called Google they wanted to, or transferred me to the Verizon guy. You didn't have to answer if it was so inconvenient. Some people would call Google because I dunno there support is on the damn phone
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
I called Verizon customer service, they transferred me to Verizon Tech Support, the tech support guy confirmed my address and setup overnight delivery for my replacement. That is what happened as absolutely simplified and easy to understand as I can make it. At no point did I ever speak to anyone at Google at all.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Thanks. I just spoken with them, they explained the process and Fort Worth. Tomorrow I'll go get a Verizon sim and activate account, send it in. I'll pay for overnight and see what happens
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
What? Dude, I didn't pay for shipping, they just sent me a replacement and as far as sim card, you put the sim from your other phone in, no need to get another sim. Seriously though, I don't have any idea who you keep talking to but they all seem to be morons. Warranty replacements through Verizon are free overnight with this phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
I don't have Verizon service, so my T-Mobile SIM won't work. I suspended the account when I bought phone from Verizon, was waiting for TMobile rebate to help pay it off in full. I will get them to throw in overnight shipping.

Hoping for a miracle when I put Verizon sim in in morning
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Goatshaver:
I got mine through Verizon and it came from Fort Worth, TX.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Verizon sending me a new phone, should be getting it Tuesday, no fees on my end. Keep my phone until new one comes. Fingers crossed
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cruzan2:
Replacement

I have a replacement on order and its shipping from ft worth, supposed to receive it on Tuesday. I will let you all know how it turns out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zeker11:
I had a green bleed in the top right corner of my phone so I took it to a Verizon store and showed them and got a Google version shipped from Ft Worth Tx 2 days later!:)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cbass15:
My replacement is supposed to be here tomorrow. I will post results then! ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
Unlocked you mean?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zeker11:
Yes
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
Nice!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
When did you receive it? Mine shipped Sat (From verizon/ Fort Worth) and will be at my house today. Cant wait to get off work see if I got google version.

The guy at the verizon store Saturday told me they were having a hard time keeping 2 Xl's in stock

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Questions for those that received unlocked phones from Verizon. How did you start them up? With sim or wifi? I've read all kinds of bs, wondering if it matters
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Branj812:
I started mine on wifi first before inserting my sim, but I don't know if that matters or not!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Thanks man, me either
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zeker11:
I got it on Friday. I started on wifi too then switched the sim card.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Just got mine, wife said the sim card was not in the phone this time. Every other time it was already inside. Same thing happen to you guys?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cbass15:
Got mine today and it was a Google version! Shipped from Fort Worth Texas.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Was the sim card in the phone?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cbass15:
No sir!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Awesome about to boot mine, it came with no sim inside also
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cruzan2:
Replacement

Mine is still in transit for delivery tommorow. Did you receive a brand new phone with the accessories or just the phone. When I originally order my phone the package weight was 2lbs but the replacement is 1lb.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] erickpygott:
I started mine with my verizon simcard. Anyway should be safe....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Just a phone
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cruzan2:
Good to know thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Unlocked!

Thanks Nep
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Question

How do I update to November? Will I lose oem unlocking?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zeker11:
System update in settings. No you wont lose unlocking.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
Toggling that setting on doesn't unlock your device just so you know, it simply allows your device to be able to be unlocked. Your device is still locked until you unlock it with adb in fastboot. Once that's done it will look like this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
So unlock bootloader first? Then update?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
Unlocking the bootloader wipes your whole device so unlock the bootloader, then transfer your data from your old phone and then update.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cruzan2:
My replacement was lost in transit. VZ is overnighting another one. Can't wait.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Triscuit:
For those of you that have received a unlocked variant as a replacement, where do you live? I'm in Florida and was going to call Verizon today but am worried my replacement won't come from Texas but from Kentucky (I guess they have another facility there....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zeker11:
Im in Tampa.Mine came from Ft Worth.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Triscuit:
Great thanks, I live in the Fort Myers area, going to call them now,
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] holla420:
Wow I thought this was a joke lol til I tried got my Pixel 2 XL replacement from VZW. Came from fort Worth and looks like the Google variant. OP good looking on this info
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Triscuit:
Well, just got off the phone with Verizon, they said they are overnighting me a "reconditioned" device..... let's hope I'm as lucky as the others have been......
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cbass15:
If it ships from Fort Worth Texas you should be golden. ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Triscuit:
*Fingers Crossed*
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
So Cal

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Anyone know how to tell if we got reconditioned devices? Mine came with nothing but a sticker on the back
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Triscuit:
Not sure if this would help if the mainboard of the device was replaced but you could check the boot count of the device using ADB, with the command "adb shell" and then "settings get global boot_count"
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Triscuit:
Now I'm getting excited!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
I love how there were a bunch of nay-sayers in the beginning of this thread and now way more people have gotten the same result as I did.

I never claimed it was a guarantee, I merely wanted to point out my experience and that there was a chance for others.

Glad so many that made the same mistake I did of buying through Verizon were able to get a Google device the way it's supposed to be, unlocked.

To those not so fortunate, I'm sorry guys.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Triscuit:
Hey, I haven't gotten it yet lol but chances are looking good! Thank you very much for this heads up!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pimpmaneaton:
Can I ask if anyone that has gotten a warranty exchange from Verizon, did anyone have a 128gb White version. I am going to call in the morning and request a replacement, I just hope that Verizon doesn't have a stock of these ones.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
Mine was a black 128gb but it was a warranty replacement. Just call Verizon tech support, tell them you have burn-in and need a replacement. They'll look up your info, confirm your device and address and then send out your replacement overnight. If it comes from Ft Worth Texas there's a good chance it will be unlocked like the rest of us. They say it will be a "like new" replacement but when I asked about it the rep said when a device is this new it's pretty much guaranteed you'll get a brand new device. They only say "like new" just in case they happen to have a refurbished available to send out, which usually doesn't happen until 6+ months after a device releases.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
Curious, was yours a phone with a white sticker on back only?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
LOL! You have over 9000 posts and you didn't know VZW phones have had locked bootloaders?;) The last phone I bought directly from VZW was my Nexus 6. Ever since then I buy direct from the manufacturer. Even though some phones, like my Note 8, will never have their bootloaders unlocked. At least I got root on it. I avoid VZW phones like the plague :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
Um dude, I only buy Nexus Devices and the last Nexus I bought was Nexus 6, it had an unlocked bootloader through Verizon and so did the Galaxy Nexus, so no, they didn't always have locked bootloaders.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
:p

Um dude, read my post. I said the last VZW phone I bought from VZW was the Nexus 6. I've had every Nexus device since the SGN and they were all purchased from VZW and all were able to be unlocked easily. Since the N6 all VZW sold phones have locked bootloaders that can't easily be unlocked. If you actually read my post, you'd see that:p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
I read your full post. You made a snide comment about my knowledge of the bootloader and I pointed out that the last device I owned had an unlocked bootloader, which meant how the hell would I know the devices to follow would have a locked bootloader? I don't follow devices I don't own. No clue why you need to be such as ass about it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
Snide comment? That's a stretch. See the winking face? Guess you just don't get that. I'm an ass because you didn't read my post before commenting? OK, I'll say it again "The last phone I bought directly from VZW was my Nexus 6".

OK. you win, I'm an ass. Just remember, I didn't call you any names.

Have a great Thanksgiving!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
Clearly you're the one who is unable to comprehend. What you personally owned previously has zero relevance to anything. The point my comment made, as I guess I have to point out a second time, is that me having a certain amount of posts has nothing to do with the fact I haven't owned a Verizon branded flagship device since the N6 hence I didn't realize they no longer leave the devices unlocked.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
Now who is making the snide comments. You start a thread about VZW possibly sending out replacement devices without an unlockable bootloader. Let's replay what you said...

"Nice, I was super happy when I saw this since I didn't realize Verizon were going to be idiots and lock down the bootloader. I didn't get the original Pixel XL because I only upgrade every two years and every other Nexus device I've owned through Verizon still had an unlock option for the bootloader in the developer options so I assumed this one would be no different."

My response to that was no google phone, sold by VZW, since the N6 was easily unlocked. How could you not know that the bootloader on Goggle branded devices sold by VZW are now locked down? It has nothing to do with how many phones I've had. It is based on your comment that you didn't realize VZW was going to lock down their phones. You don't have to care about other phones but to not know that VZW locks down all their phones now is just being uninformed. I'm done here as you obviously don't comprehend my posts.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
Yup, you still don't get it. If the last device I owned prior to this was unlocked and the one before that was unlocked how would I know they now lock them? I have zero reason to lurk XDA forums for devices I do not own. That means I had no logical reason to keep informed. Hence why I made the mistake of buying my Pixel through Verizon and why I made the statement in my original post. Get over yourself.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
So I lied and am responding again :) (Smiley face for the emoji impaired) Your post about the bootloader being locked down makes no sense so you have to throw jabs and I'm the one that needs to "Grow up". LOL, funny guy.

So now my question is why would you buy a phone without doing some basic research? You were uninformed yet you made it seem like it was a shock when you found the bootloader unlockable? You don't have to be on XDA to find that out. If I started a poll to ask who knew that this phone had a locked bootloader if purchased through VZW, my feeling is the VAST majority of people would already know that. Who blindly buys a device without doing any research?

It's obvious to me that you don't want any debate on what you actually said, in my mind, it's not me that needs to grow up.......
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pimpmaneaton:
Damn, called Verizon and they say they don't have any more stock and want to give me an alternative replacement with a galaxy S7. You out of your d@mn mind Verizon. They say it's not a downgrade......my a$$.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Triscuit:
My replacement is sitting at my front door, I'll let everyone know if it's what I hope it is when I get home.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cruzan2:
Well I have 2 chances on getting the google version, My first replacement was lost in transit but Fed Ex appears to have found it after I already reported it VZ it was lost even gave them the case number from Fed Ex. So I have 2 replacements coming in today, fingers crossed one of them with be the one I want.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Triscuit:
Driving home now, I will be so F'ing pumped if this ends up being an unlocked varient.....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Triscuit:
Another confirmed case!!! I got scared at first because it the option was greyed out but I connected to WiFi, restarted the phone and was able to enable it!Thank you so much Nephilim for showing this opportunity!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jrbxx7:
No doubt! That's crazy. Maybe you can talk google into replacing if u get a helpful rep. Idk.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dkflint723:
I'm so happy I saw this thread, I had to send my phone in because of finger print reader issues and just got my Google version back in the mail. Going to unlock and root as soon as I'm off work tonight.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] New Rising:
Regardless of what he did he's helped people be aware of being able to receive unlocked replacement phones. So I call that a win.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
I'm done responding to him, all he's managing to do is cause problems in this thread.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cruzan2:
Well I just open both devices and both were Google versions. OEM unlock option was enabled, now I just have to box one up with my original phone and ship back to VZ.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
Yes, it is great that he helped folks. I'm not arguing that at all. I was making a joke that after 7000+ posts he had no idea that VZW had unlockable bootloaders. He took it the wrong way and started name calling for no reason. I did not insult him, or tell him to "get over it". He took my post as snide. I think he is reading something into it that was not intended. If that is the case, I apologize.

Most members seem to have a good sense of humor and understand what emoji's mean. It does not matter but I still find it funny that someone who has been here so long wouldn't just Google something about a new phone before plunking down money to buy it. Especially if you know you want an unlockable bootloader:confused:

I wish everyone a happy holiday!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nephilim:
Hmm, yeah, I can totally Google a device not yet on the market. I pre-ordered it on October 4th and received it 7am on October 19th, the official release date. There was absolutely no way I could have known whether it was locked or not when the phone literally released that day and had zero information about the Verizon variant yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pimpmaneaton:
Got Google to RMA my pixel. 8 have to send in mine before hand but they will send out a brand new device. Hopefully that means it is a Google variant and can be unlocked.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stch7299:
Just received my warranty replacement from Verizon, bootloader unlocked. Yahoo!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
Do you really believe this data was not out long before being released?

So nothing was discussed about the Pixel 2 XL until it got into peoples hands? Is that what your saying. In the most non snide way, you are wrong.

All of the below articles that state the VZW Pixel's will have an unlockable bootloader and were written prior to the ship date.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/google-pixel-verizon/

http://bgr.com/2017/10/05/pixel-2-deal-best-buy-sale/

https://www.droid-life.com/2017/10/09/which-google-pixel-2-verizon-or-unlocked/

https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/unlock-bootloader-your-pixel-2-pixel-2-xl-0180707/

At the end of the day you wound up with good luck and got an unlocked bootloader. You also helped many user here. Nice work, seriously. Thanks for sharing with the community.

I did call VZW Corporate ( for another reason) and they admitted that their supply was low so they bought the Google devices to deal with all the returns for what some think is a bad screen (Mine is perfect). I was told that this is just temporary and not everyone will get the straight Google version. They said this was a short lived and limited substitution. I'm guessing as time goes on, VZW will start getting more phones wither their locked down bootloader. :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stch7299:
I called last Saturday, I have burnin on the screen. Verizon tech said I had to take the phone to a store. I told them I am 40 miles from the nearest company store, that is why I ordered it online. I received the new one, did not insert the verizon

Sim. I activated Google fi. First and Walla unlocked boot loader.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] veggetox:
So quick question for those that got an unlockable google version of the phone, on the RMA order what device did it show being shipped? I started an RMA request yesterday and it should arrive tomorrow the thing that stood out to me was with my original order of the phone it identified the device and a Google Pixel 2 XL 128GB the RMA order identifies the device as a Taimen 128 GB which I know was the code name for the pixel 2 XL. So I am wondering if the unlocked versions are in the verizon systems a taimen and the VZW variant logged as Pixel 2 XL keeping the 2 devices stocks separate from an inventory standpoint.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cbass15:
When mine shipped it said the same exact thing. That means yours should be a unlocked version. Did it ship from Fort Worth Texas?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] veggetox:
Yes the unit I am waiting on is shipping from Fort Worth Texas. So it sounds like it should be the unlocked version, I will know for sure tomorrow.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pimpmaneaton:
My rma device is arriving tomorrow and was shipped from Carol stream IL. Hope that I am getting an unlockable device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] capsnbottles:
My first rma shipped from Carol Stream and came locked, but that was from Google. I called Verizon right after and they sent one from Fort Worth, an unlocked Google edition. Good luck
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cbass15:
My first one was also from IL, and it was locked.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] veggetox:
Got mine this afternoon and it was an unlockable version. going to unlock the bootloader tonight after work then get it setup.