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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jjj551280jjj:
When you run fastboot flashing unlock it just puts you into a new line. It does not change the cosmetic state label in the bootloader but you can flash images, I have reposted the method a few times and if you return to the previous page I reposted it again

How to unlock bootloader:

BEFORE ANYTHING RESTART THE DEVICE.

once restarted go into settings and do a factory data reset WITH YOUR VZW SIM INSERTED.

once it hits the "G" logo with the loading bar, force reset into the bootloader, and then boot into recovery.

NOW REMOVE YOUR SIM CARD, and reinsert until the FIRST POP feeling. not entirely. For whatever reason when the initial reset is done without the sim card it DOES NOT work, and it does not work without the sim partially inserted.

Factory data reset the device -TWICE- and then reboot with no sim, and skip throught the set up menu.

enable ADB in settings and enter the following commands:

taimen:/ $ pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.vzwomatrigger

Success

taimen:/ $ pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone

Success

taimen:/ $ pm uninstall --user 0 com.verizon.llkagent

Success

taimen:/ $ pm uninstall --user 0 com.customermobile.preload.vzw

Success

taimen:/ $ pm uninstall --user 0 com.qualcomm.ltebc_vzw

Success

taimen:/ $ pm uninstall --user 0 com.verizon.mips.services

Connect to wifi, go to google.com and search anything. wait 3-5 minutes, payload.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT RESTART AND BOOT INTO BOOTLOADER- USE HARDWARE BUTTONS TO FORCE RESTART INTO BOOTLOADER
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
Did you use this method to unlock your BL? Or should I just ask the same question again, what did you do specifically to unlock the BL?

I'm curious where you found the command "fastboot flashing unlock' don't think i've heard of that ADB command before.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jjj551280jjj:
...... That is the method

Fastboot flashing unlock is a fastboot command.

The command you run after using the above specified method in fastboot to unlock the bootloader. I specified adb/fastboot with every command hence why you use fastboot flashing unlock to unlock flashing in fastboot mode afterwards you flash the firmware image package and it is permanent.

You cannot use any adb commands in fastboot mode
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
Okay...now we're getting into the 'nitty gritty' appreciate the clarification. Would be curious if someone else with a VZW variant phone would try this method...

Does it matter what version of Android you're running?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
Can you please explain the cdma tool part? At least a link to the tool? To my knowledge nobody has been successful and that is the only spoken of step you have not explained.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jjj551280jjj:
http://www.rimweb.in/forums/topic/3...uim-in-any-cdma-phone-using-dfs-free-version/

Use this guide, but supplement all of the codes to switching to LG DOWNLOAD MODE (PWR & VOL- WHILE PLUGGING INTO A USB WHILE THE PHONE IS OFF) with this phone your MSL is 000000, your unlock code is FFFFFFFF

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I forgot to mention, you can get the port by hopping into device manager and looking for the LG interface under serial ports and assigning a port if it has not been assigned, normally it defaults to //./COM3 or //./COM7 depending on driver version
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] headcreepz:
I'll try this tonight and post the outcome afterwards.... It might be a couple hours. Please don't think we don't appreciate the time and work you put into this... There are plenty of us that don't post much but are very thankful!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Gerr1985:
So, also i appreciate the help!

But, this is missing from the last part of the guide, when booted into the BL?

Fastboot flashing unlock *this is the step I followed exactly per instructions, and it spit back an error, and I attempted this whole process 4-5 times without success getting past this*

*you mentioned flashing firmware at this point*

What firmware, do you have a link? Is this the remainder of the steps? https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418

Sorry, just feel like the firmware file is a very needed step, and flashing proper firmware will keep from bricking my device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sasory:
I've tried this method six times. He doesn't work. Please provide a video. I was very nervous when I restored all my data!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
As suspected without a video or proof I'm chalking this as troll
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] slogar25:
Dude again in your instructions, you never mention anything about flashing a bootloader with temp bootloader permissions, or even this cdma tool. Just saying man. We have a bunch of people wanting to believe your method is real. If this method works and you are legitimately using this on a true VZW device then I think you should go back and retrace your steps and collect a very thorough set of instructions
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] djmouse:
For anyone who had success using my method- if you flash a bootloader update using the ?temporary? bootloader permissions it's no longer temporary, but I'm not a senior member and you all just want to bicker, your lost cause attitudes is why you're getting lost cause results HAPPY FLASHING!

<Update: I forgot to reiterate, I used download mode to switch the network mode to RUIM using cdma tool, if that's too hard I can help you, unless you were here talking down on people who "shouldn't be modding in the first place" because everyone starts somewhere, ?but nobody deserves help?>

So these two posts should work,I'm confused with,if you flash a bootloader update using the TEMPORARY BOOTLOADER PERMISSIONS,do you mean all the pm uninstalls?So if I DL the latest factory .img from Google extract it and flash the boot.img it should work?and is the cdma tool needed?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
Has this worked for anyone yet? I'd like to see confirmation from at least one person before I bother wiping my phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ncrawler:
Nope
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keaheng:
I'm hyped
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmartin72:
I wouldn't be. No one has confirmed this works.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AdamDevlopper:
When putting the phone into download mode nothing major happens in DFS tool, SPC/MSL code is not being taken and the answer is "CPS_ERROR" using the Modem Tab in DFS tool has the same affect "Nothing can be done". The PWD is also not being taken by the phone and the answer is "CPS_Error". Means in this case DFS tool has no use sadly and can not be used to unlock this phone, Props to Verizon for making so damn hard and secure! (or google).

Screenshots are attached
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] leondestiny:
guys there is someone downtown (tech repair shop) that claimed he could unlock the verizon bootloader for me but that itd take him alot of time, and itd cost me 40$ but i didnt believe him so for now i backed off.

but i might get back to him sometime.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] btonetbone:
Probably a scam or someone who doesn't know what they can/can't do.

But, let this person know about the bounty thread. If they do have a way and can post it, they stand to make a lot more than $40. Many of us are still happy to hold up our bounty offer.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] leondestiny:
maybe they contact verizon somehow to unlock bootloaders?

or they use that small tool that they have, he showed me a small hacking tool.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] btonetbone:
Verizon doesn't care. They are the ones who wanted the device locked, they won't be the ones to unlock it. Unless the person at a tech repair shop is somehow BFF with the CTO of Verizon or their SVP of Product Development or something, which is pretty unlikely.

What is a small hacking tool? Unless it's a computer with a USB-C cable and all proprietary software/encryption keys, it's probably not going to be effective at re-engineering our locked bootloader.

Tell the person to hop on XDA and claim the bounty if they've got it figured out! I would absolutely love to pay someone who can do it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
An Octopus Box. Problem is, while those illegal devices can be used to SIM unlock a device, they can't brute force the encryption applied to the bootloader.

In simple language, a "hacking tool" isn't going to work on the bootloader.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] leondestiny:
he showed me a small device, looked strange.

it had a led on it, i think they use it to root/hack/unlock phones.

when i asked him about it and told him it is a verizon locked bootloader phone and not sim locked.

i told him about custom roms etc.

he told me "yes i can unlock the bootloader for you so that you can then root it, but i would not tinker with it too much if i were you"

guess he means there are chances you can hard brick it.

and also he told me he would need the whole day to unlock it, he told me "bring me your phone in the morning and by evening you can come pick it up, and it will cost you 40$" he said.

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this could probably what he showed me.

it was a black squareish box with some cable attached to it.

and a red led.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] trev23sks:
RMA did it for me. I sent them my device back and they sent me a unlocked Pixel 2xl. And I also told them before sending that it was a pixel From Verizon. It’s worth it
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Guyinlaca:
Did you RMA through Verizon or Google? And how long ago?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmartin72:
I did that too with the OG Pixel. My problem was that I locked the bootloader back to use stock, and when I called to change my data plan, they took away my ability to unlock it. Once you unlock it, don't lock it back up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueyes:
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f72...date-history-software-update-history-2097361/

There's quite a few of these that probably can get the bootloader unlocked or at least decrypted so it can be unlocked. The Pixel 2 xl's MSM is listed. And I could of sworn I saw a post regarding a successful vzw taimen unlocked. It's just seems like a bit more of a risky process. Going straight to the radio/modem commands. It's definitely possible, if nothing else a fail safe for the vendors. Too many smart devs on xda for me to accept it as an impossibility.

RMA is a crap shoot. If that's the route your considering, use eBay. I personally sold my vzw model and bought a Google model. Didn't lose a dime. 90% of eBay buyers haven't a clue what bootloader unlocked means. They see unlocked and thinks sim. Funny because Verizon doesn't sim lock ANY of it's devices.

Thought I'd share the site. Sorry for rambling.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jcromer:
:confused::silly::eek: Okay, Let me start this post off with this . All this android stuff is Kinda new to me but not .

i've spent about 45 hours in all over the past 4 days working on a way to obtain a method to unlock the Boot Loader . From everything i have stumbled upon reverse engineering this kernel and its dependents looks promising . There is a way to Unlock the Boot Loader

Update coming after more sleep lol :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lucky_strike33:
Hope you had a good sleep :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shooterlgk:
I just did an RMA Monday, they received my phone today and I have yet to receive any tracking info stating they sent one. By chance did this happen to u?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] headcreepz:
Anyone try this?? https://www.androidinfotech.com/2017/12/unlocking-bootloader-google-pixel-2-pixel-2-xl-verizon.html
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sasory:
What is this??

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It will not work! What flashing then? Doesn't work, error ((

fastboot flashing lock_critical
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AdamDevlopper:
That command is for locking the bootloader
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nomisunrider:
Those look like Google version (not verizon) directions
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
Critical was left open in the p2 version on a specific build of early this year. They fixed it the next build. If you are on somewhere around March oreo update unlock critical may work. You can read earlier in the many unlock threads about this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nergal di Cuthah:
Those look, to me, exactly like the instructions for unlocking the non-verizon. I doubt it'll work but you can try.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nomisunrider:
I thought that was on the pixel 2 (non xl)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
You are correct. I should have been more specific when I said p2 and not p2xl.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jcromer:
I'm sending my pixel 2 XL RMA because it has been super laggy since the pie update. Maybe just maybe . .. I will get lucky and get a Google version back . The agent I spoke with told me I would be getting a better device , so who knows might get a Google version or a pixel 3 . My luck probably going to get a downgrade to the Nexus 5 LOL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ncrawler:
Lag?

My Pixel 2 XL does a lot of things but lag isn't one of them!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hallr88:
Stay positive! Hope someone has the luck I did.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/oem-unlock-official-verizon-google-t3848701
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ncrawler:
over and over

Here we go again! LMAO
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hallr88:
Been paying attention to the boards for a few weeks.

I got a warranty replacement device due to screen burn-in. If the device has had a SIM card in it, booted and connected to the network I believe the bootloader will not perm unlock. Temp - the toogle will work but nothing is actually happening. Unless the prerequisites are done and then inserting the SIM. My device is a Verizon Pixel 2 XL. It was on the July 5th update. I was just messing around not really expecting it to work..but it did.

Buyer Code and Buyer Name:

https://imgur.com/a/mEKLSbZ

http://www.imeipro.info/check_lg.html

My resolution:

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/ho...zon-google-t3848701/post77760051#post77760051
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shooterlgk:
I'll try this out Tuesday..I'm getting mine replaced after a black dot about half an inch long came out on the screen
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] djmouse:
I'm on pie,I was able to factory reset with no sim in the tray,but empty tray inserted skipped all set up,ran the adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.andriod.phone,got success in terminal, enabled WiFi and the OEM toggle became live,I could restart,reboot,added my account restarted toggle stayed blue untill i went into fastboot mode,every time it said flashing not allowed then the toggle was back to grey and off again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hallr88:
Same thing happened to me when I was in Pie. Must have tried 100 variations of that way to do it and every tutorial online
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sasory:
I'm homophobic. I suggest you leave our branch. You don't write anything useful. But just want to close the topic and destroy hope for people. After all, you don't Verizon. What are you doing in there?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KennyG123:
Thread closed

If someone comes up with a way to unlock the Verizon device please contact a moderator to reopen this thread

Fraudulent warranty claims are against the rules and do add to the cost of devices, so it does hurt everyone

Thank you all for your understanding
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ironmaskusa:
STFU [emoji1]?[emoji12]
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sabbys62:
Ya Verizon pixel 2s are unlocked and it was a pretty easy find, sadly it doesn't work on the XL variants though
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] twiz0r:
The regular did, not the XL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
The smaller P2 did. But you can bet that Big Red will patch exploit quicker than a rabbit on a date! ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheUndertaker21:
ah thought it was both lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ceelos218:
Watch your language
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] maflin18:
I'm assuming someone has tried "fastboot flashing unlock_critical" and not just "fastboot flashing unlock" right?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sass86oh:
Yes...

fastboot flashing unlock

fastboot flashing unlock_critical

fastboot oem unlock

All tried, all failed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sass86oh:
Ive been reading a few different articles where VZW owners of the Pixel (original) were able to unlock their bootloaders by loading in a Project Fi sim (upon wiping phone clean if VZW sim was already inserted). Was wondering whether anyone has had any success. I ordered Project Fi service today just to give it a shot. Will report back.

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From what I've been finding, it seems like the phone will lock the bootloader upon booting with a VZW sim inside. I know google has been selling the VZW version of the Pxel 2 and XL to customers who purchase from the Google website. If thats the case then I would imagine the bootloader will lock only if a VZW sim is inserted when it boots up and phone home. I wonder if we try and flash Android 8.1 using fastboot and then load a sim card from a company whos practice is not to lock bootloaders (TMobile?) if this would allow the "OEM Unlock" option in developer options.

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NVM I just thought about it, in order to flash firmware, bootloader has to first be unlocked.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] maflin18:
I thought about this too, only to inevitably reach the same conclusion you did.

I don't suppose anyone is brave enough to try and use depixel8, which was used for Verizon OG pixels? I know it was patched for OG pixels with 7.1.1, but maybe somehow the new pixel 2 hardware would still be compatible. I know 99% no, but as of now I don't see any better theories.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroidUser00110001:
I booted my Verizon XL 2 without sim card at first and then tried a Cricket sim card and still not able to toggle OEM unlock in developer settings. My friend manages the Verizon store I got it and asked to not boot phone until I had a chance to play with it so I can be pretty sure the phone was never booted with Verizon sim card in first at the store at least, who knows what happened before that.

I am almost tempted to try the Project Fi sim card trick that was mentioned but I think the phone is being locked down by IMEI number.

Has anyone tried to rip apart an OTA or full image file to see if there is anything in there to when the bootloader is being locked? Anyone with a Google Store Pixel 2 XL able to capture the command or any data from toggling the OEM unlock option?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thompatry:
I was planning on doing that this week and weekend. I am going to start debugging the boot process. I also kind of want to know why the Pixel 2 got unlocked with that command. So I will be digging into that too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sass86oh:
Im in the process of sideloading the OTA marked for all Pixel 2 XL (taimen) devices as opposed to the VZW specific one, I did manage to get RMA because of a dead pixel (no pun intended) on my screen so if this doesnt work, hopefully I'll get a RMA with OEM not blacked out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] maflin18:
Sweet. Let us know how sideload goes.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jiggs82:
Just glancing around here and gotta give you guys tons of credit and all the best of luck for the dedication on trying to get this to work ..much props and I'm pretty sure someone is working behind the scenes also trying to get the bootloader unlocked;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pimpmaneaton:
I know the system key that is being called out when the switch is flipped. I have dug into the settings apk to find it. I have created a subs theme apk that I can add another switch to the bottom the screen and is not greyed out. I can flip the switch but nothing happens, and nothing shows in log either. It ends making a change in the misc partition, but the command is being blocked by a settings restricted lib. Switch does stay on as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroidUser00110001:
I am thinking of dusting off the Linux partition to see what can be figured out. It's been awhile for me since I hacked around on a phone and can get by with no root but the thought of not being able to root a Google phone is mind boggling and the temptation to tinker may win out :)

I didn't see a specific 8.1 OTA for Verizon so I flashed the standard version. Another thought was to rip apart the bin file to try to find something that triggers the option to unlock be greyed out.

I'm not no expert at this but I think the best way to go about this is for someone with an unlocked 2 XL is to capture the data that is being sent when enabling/disabling the OEM unlock option. Once that is figured out it may narrow down where to look or something can be manipulated through adb shell...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ironmaskusa:
Would the pixel XL and the pixel 2 xl possibly have the same style lock? So it would work for both? Maybe one of the pixel XL unlocked phones could possibly bw used to capture the oem unlock/lock switch ? If this is the case then could the same trick be used for those who have unlocked the pixel XL with the other carrier sim card inserted prior to using the Verizon sim card method ? If this is the case then we should have plenty of people able (hopefully willing) to give you such a log. Just a thought.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroidUser00110001:
Nice find! Have you tried sending the switch through adb shell some how?

Are there any devs working together on this? I may jump in but don't want to repeat stuff that others have tried and didn't work.

One of my ideas is to see if anything can be done in the OTA file, if there is something there then modify it and repack it without breaking the signature...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] baknblack:
Someone versed in using an assembly language debugger might try taking a look at what happens when the rogue routine is tripped on the pixel 2. That lock_critical command is jumping into a routine on the pixel 2 at a point it's not supposed to and pulling up the unlock menu on the phone. If the same bug exists on the other phones it may be exploited.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RLShiftyDoggit:
Why are we putting out a bounty did everyone forget about kingroot n crap like that
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] maflin18:
Has any brave soul tried kingroot?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
A few others have reported that is doesn't work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroidUser00110001:
I don't think it will work since the Pixel and XL are by two different manufacturers and they most likely using different methods to locking down the bootloader so the same but may not exist.