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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Skorpyun812:
I'm itching to donate to somebody.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] djkinetic:
Enrollment takes 2 days in the vdme and then only business account pixels can be added to the created portal..so depending on what Verizon gives or allows might not be of use to the general public.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
true.. at least a few ppl can see what its about.. if they allow any custom firmware like it says they do, they must be able to sign it for customers so maybe if that is the case, the update could potentially be flashed to other devices given that is the case and theres a way to retrieve it
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] aaronrw:
Basically your custom build can't be publicly distributed?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
I think what's being referred to is reverse engineering the mechanism that allows for custom firmware. For example understanding the signed images, access to the bit that controls bootloader locking, etc. Just getting to the point of gaining access, leaves possible room for finding a way into the bootloader.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] slogar25:
It could be a way of providing root. Which is required to be able to figure out the bootloader
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] djkinetic:
We don't know yet how it works exactly.. from my reading and assumption u send them a a custom OTA and they will sign and host it from there u can deploy it to any device registered to you're vdme portal.. We aren't yet sure that VZW shares the keys or allows the signed ota to be downloaded outside the registered devices. In theory we could build an OTA with root already built in..but again this only really applies to those wit business account pixels. I filled out the application should to have access later this week. There are also some kernel cve that one of us will be looking at to see if it can be exploited for root. It was patched in the March update just posted.. So id hold off on updating.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Scott:
Checks phone, verifies still on Feb update, unchecks System Update in Dev Options... Crosses fingers!

BTW: These are the steps to disable the auto update if anyone did not know that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Shawnsch:
And you can disable the notification in the play services settings it's under app notifications in settings
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] VulguM:
Same here. Fingers crossed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thompatry:
Exactly what I am looking for! I have auto update disabled. But I was tired of seeing the notification.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
Updated to P and can't go back to January patch. Oh well cuz Google made this phone very secure unlike the VZW Pixel 2, damn lucky ducks. It's not gonna happen guys. I've been checking on this thread since day 1. Hope is dangerous.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ztotherad:
this would be awesome if it was brought over to the OG pixel too ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] djkinetic:
Yup u can update to P but there's no way to downgrade back to O if u do. I'm assuming next month's O Ota will allow a downgrade as it seems that a timestamp is checked during the process. So an April O Ota in theory should have a later timestamp than the P dp1 timestamp..the issue tho for those not on the Feb Ota or earlier is a possible root exploit being looked at won't be available to those that updated as the March Ota closed cve in question.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PILLMUZIK3600:
Be sure to in form them in the OG PIXEL thread.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
I'm not worried cuz it's more than likely never happening to this phone so no big deal for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lucky_strike33:
Just end your beta and should downgrade to O but will wipe your device
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Skorpyun812:
Staring to think Verizon won. I see a lot of people working on this but no one has found a new exploit since OPM .13 ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
It would have me on March update anyways and supposedly it patched something. Maybe dude was just talking out his ass. Wouldn't be surprised.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] IndyRoadie:
We never thought we would get root on the VZ Note 4 either, but we eventually did.. so I am hoping for it on our Pixel 2XLs. I am in for at least $10(yeah, I'm that poor, lol)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] binqker:
Was the phone defective? and how do you know if Verizon sent you the Google version? Just curious,bcus I just got mine today. Damn.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
if you buy at verizon and get an rma thru them they order from google and get the regular one. Smh. No more asking the same question!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Skorpyun812:
Don't feel bad. I'm usually good for a 20 if someone succeeds.

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This is a community where people ask questions. Sometimes the same question is asked a thousand times. If you don't want to answer it, you're not required to do so but, being mean is not acceptable.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] collinjames:
Anyone think this Janus exploit is worth looking into?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
pm me a link.. dont want to derail bounty thread.. I released SamPWND for S8/S8+ and helped somewhat with SamFAIL for Note 8/S8/S8+ root meth9ds.. I kno sammy is another beast but they use the msm8998 chipset, no fastboot and notoriously more difficult to root than most other devices

What I am getting at is, I just picked up a vzw pixel 2 xl and w9nt stop until were unlocked!

I created a Telegram group as I always do when looking to exploit a device since more minds are better than 1!

Join if you like, hopefully we get some dedicated devs

t.me/VZW_PIX2_PIX2XL_BL_UNLOCK_TALK

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temp root is a darn good start and would allow us to do a lot

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i will absolutely try
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
The post above mine said he wanted temp root to flash ROMs. Temp root will not allow flashing of ROM's and has nothing to do with bootloader unlock. I agree it's very possible to get temp root. That is what the subject of this thread is. To say they want to flash ROM's requires bootloader unlock and my bet is we will never see that with the VZW phone. Why? Because there is already a version of the Pixel 2 XL that can easily be unlocked.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
some of us arent as fortunate to get the unlocked variants.. temp root coud absolutely help in unlocking the bootloader.. you would have elevated access and could manipulate other partitions and much more stuff that can help..

heck id be happy with a full dump of all the partitions.. could even help in allowing us to toggle oem unlock etc etc

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but yes, agreed.. temp root w8ll do nothing for rom flashing lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
I get it. My first Pixel XL was purchased through Verizon. It's easy and you don't need to get another credit card if you can't afford to buy it cash. I think Temp root is very possible. I don't think it will lead to an exploit to unlock the bootloader but I hope I'm wrong.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
just digging through wat i can without a pc (picking it up later today) isnt much.. root would help out extremely even if temporary..

So far I am thinking there are flags set in the vendor partition to not allow it but also see reference to misc partition which i cant get to as well as theres a good 4+ related libs at which i can only look at 1 since the others arent readable due to having no root..

so i am going to throw what i can in ida pro later and hopefully find someone with a rooted device to pull the other files..

but obviously my goal is to first find out how its blocking it then try to find a way to allow it and go from there

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this site has some solid info on IOEMLock and related services and HAL if u get bored lol

https://github.com/aosp-mirror/plat...om/android/server/oemlock/OemLockService.java
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Haz3:
What files? I have the Google unlocked version rooted and my fiance has the vzw version, obviously not rooted lol, so if it's possible I would love to help!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ironmaskusa:
I still can't believe no one has picked up this challenge and tried to get a payload out of boredom, brag rights, money$$, or something!! LOL

I got $100 for the cause too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrjaydee82:
Awesome!! Added you to the list
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abuttino:
Has anyone actually gone out on a search for people that have done it in the past? Twitter, XDA, g+?

You gotta go out and pound the pavement to get some interest. It's just highly doubtable that anyone wants to do it because people had the option of buying an unlocked device, where as some don't and they are more apt to get an unlock

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NOSTALGIA:
this is interesting.. looking closely..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
theres an interesting lib called liboemlock.so that i feel holds the key to unlocking.. unfortunately we might need a form of temp root regardless
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abuttino:
That's not it. You have to dismantle the bootloader

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
the bootloader is the same on vzw model and google model, the difference is in the software and the ability to allow oem unlocking..

if we can figure out why we cannot toggle oem unlock in dev options we can find a way to enable the option..

the flags for the capability isnt stored in the abl. The abl looks at other secure regions on the device to see if the flash lock is enabled or disabled

all the abl can give us insight on is where it looks for these flags or oem commands it can use etc etc..

you can learn alot from the software end which is what i was talking about..

if we can find a way to t9ggle the setting or change the value fir this flag the system will be set to allow oem unlocking and we should be able to unlock it..

but obviously we dont have temp root so we are limited and we dont know why its greyed out either..

you should throw the lib in a decompiler before saying its not going to help
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NOSTALGIA:
FRIENDLY DISCUSSION ENCOURAGED.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
i edited my post lol.. either way, i get a replacement model tom and if its a google variant you guys are on your own
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] humdrum2009:
I see you got the Google model lol.

I had to rma as well get mine Tuesday I hope it's the unlocked model they send out.

Says tamien pixel on tracking order, phone has random reboots someone freezes no matter what I'm doing.

If someone unlocked I'll still

Donate the$100 no problem
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
i kno where the flag is, just lookin fora way to write to the partition without root
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] humdrum2009:
I seriously hope you can find a workaround, once and if I can receive the Google edition from Verizon what is the correct procedure,?

To unlock bootloader before I activate the unit?

Don't want to chance it lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] danlat1415:
It would appear that most phones come shipped exactly the same.

The lock will depend on the sim card that is inserted when the phone is first booted.

If you have a Verizon sim inserted (or EE in the UK) on first boot, when the device looks for software updates (pre-8.1) it will load an extra software specific to Verizon (and EE in UK) which software locks the bootloader and locks out OEM unlocking in developer menu.

If you're lucky enough to get a phone that never been booted before - make sure you REMOVE the sim card first, boot the phone, connect to WIFI and update the phone's software.

Once the phone has been update and got past the initial bootup software update sequence, you can put whatever sim you like in and update as many times as you like and it will no longer lock out the bootloader.

It seems Verizon may pre-boot their phones before shipping which is why the software is already loaded.

The software comes direct from Google - not Verizon, so it comes as a small packet OTA update which runs during the initial boot setup.

You can test this by booting up a brand new device, skip all of the initial setup settings, don't connect to WIFI and don't put a sim card in the phone, go into Developer Settings, and OEM Unlocking will be greyed out, but it will say 'connect to the internet' - this is because it checks your phone's sim card against their server and locks/unlocks this option depending on the Network sim you put for the first time.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
i had some "battery issues" lol. i kno it was a google variant bcuz i unlocked the bootloader lol

urs was oem locked?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] michaelbsheldon:
Yeah, we start with petty larceny and learn it good.

Then later we progress to grand larceny because, hey, the company we stole from is way too rich and they deserve it.

MAGA
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
You originally got your phone from Verizon huh? I got mine from best buy. Rma directly from Google and get Verizon phone but if you have it from Verizon and get a replacement thru Verizon they order you a Google unlocked one.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JSAND39:
Google doesn't verify if the "issues" are legitimate?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mac796:
I'm just curious, did the guy that's charging 30 bucks who's unlocking the og pixels. Did he ever figure out the pixel 2? Don't bite my head off I'm just curious. ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PILLMUZIK3600:
Nope
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 93fuelslut:
For those who have a newer pixel 2 XL, how's the screen? For starters I wasn't part of the crowd that was *****ing. But did hear they "fixed" it and never looked into what they did.

Ordered mine today
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MColbath:
So, what has been attempted regarding temporary root already? I know that the kernel exploit is still in progress. I've been doing a lot of research on this, although so far that has just ended up with me dissecting every part of the file system I can get. The OemDmTrigger (com.htc.omadm.trigger), the framework-res__auto_generated_rro, mostly in the etc, system, or vendor folder. I've also been looking into what oem commands can be used for the bootloader, haven't really tried much with that yet though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eushaun99:
Nothing better to say, reverts to "it's just a joke bro". Typical troll.

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Got mine towards the end of December, don't know if that counts as newer, but I don't have any major issues with the screen. Only if I'm looking at a completely white screen at a ridiculously slanted angle then I'm able to be little bit of blue shift, but since I'm using dark theme all the time, no issues for me at all.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] binqker:
Sadly yes. I might have to return it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] slogar25:
Yes I was hoping this was going to bring things back on topic. I am also curious
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] davidwilson83:
This thread has had a number of it's posts cleaned.

If you have a problem with someone then please either ignore them or send them a PM. If you have something worthwhile to contribute to this thread then feel free to make a post, otherwise keep your trolling and opinions to yourself. Personal attacks will not be tolerated, you have been warned.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Scott:
The OEM DM Trigger is made by HTC??? Really?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
On a little OT...thanks for the update for Domination. Working beautifully my friend ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] teemunknee:
Forgive the ignorance, but would someone who worked on the development of the Sunshine app or someone who specializes on providing S-OFF for HTC devices have any fresh insight?

Probably a stupid question and, in reality, the people that will eventually figure this out are already working on it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] twinkyz1979:
I don't think anyone who had anything to do with the Sunshine app are even wanting to get involved in this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MColbath:
Yeah.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] westhaking:
They aren't. I asked [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] specifically about them looking for a bootloader exploit when the Pixel 2 was first released and his advice was to purchase an HTC device if you wanted an unlocked bootloader.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lucky_strike33:
Are you using Pixel 2 XL and not the Pixel 2??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MColbath:
I'm using the XL 2
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Smart man. After depixel8 he even said it about the Pixel OG.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
I bet a lot of people here who plan on purchasing the pixel 3 will not get it thru Verizon. Mine was gifted to me. Can't wait for October to roll about. Hoping that the non XL model will have slim bezels.

What's up with the Verizon business side and creating your own firmware?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
I'm almost afraid to answer because I don't have an XL! But hey what the heck.

Wait until Black Friday. Forget October even exists, you'll pay double. If Google makes no offer then you're stuck paying full price. But a Pixel 3 on Verizon even without root.. come on it doesn't get any better. Slightly ot I think. Can't wait for the pixel 3 bounty thread which you know is coming.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] michaelbsheldon:
Yes, we will all enjoy getting super excited and our hopes hyped up over & over again, only to find that Verizon can actually lock a bootloader down tight.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
It's a given.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] maflin18:
https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/exp-verizon-pixel-pixel-2-xl-potential-t3750795/post75893504
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] camparks:
Yes, but then this was said in another thread, so there are limiting factors:

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/potential-news-verizon-pixel-2-xl-t3704567/post75893639

Edit:

New thread has been updated. Seems to have happened as a fluke, but perhaps can lead to something that can be duplicated or used?

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/true-verizon-pixel-2-xl-unlocked-t3763443
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Skorpyun812:
If I read it right, he said he replaced it doesn't through Verizon and from what I've read here, Verizon sends you a Google variant.

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I've since ported to Sprint so I wonder if I take the March update, if it would change anything. ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MColbath:
Not sure if this is relevant but, I somehow managed to enable the hidden menu application. Can't figure out how to open it though, well I know of a way to open it but that one needs root. Can't find a way without root.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
As far as unlocking the bootloader....I highly doubt it :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] slogar25:
Can you share how you enabled it
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
He got a replacement device from Verizon that turned out to be the Google variant. Which has happened to some others, but not many.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MColbath:
I just kept uninstalling it with an application manager and reinstalling it with the apk file.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] slogar25:
I was afraid that was the answer. Is anyone still working on this? Not that I'm a developer by any means so sincerely hope this doesn't offend or upset anybody but aren't these cve's just good old fashioned DOS exploits

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Maybe grabbing at straws but that sounds like a denial of service right there
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MColbath:
Not sure, because I'm not really a developer or anything, I'm basically just blindly poking around the filesystem and hoping it does something and that I don't break the phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
Only way I see this happening is somehow tricking your phone to send out info thinking it's a Google IMEI instead of Verizon. No clue if that's even possible.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MColbath:
Well, that actually is one way, in theory. From what I've read if you can contact third tier support at verizon and have an engineer temporarily blacklist your imei you can unlock your bootloader. Although, that's just what I've read haven't heard of anybody actually going through with that. Although I think it hasn't been completely determined that it is linked to other stuff including the imei, such as the serial code or whatever.

I'm looking into what's possible via reverse engineering the system apps and then installing the modified ones as an update.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Scott:
That wont work because they are not signed.

Blacklisting the IMEI would not allow for bootloader unlock because the device ID doesn't change.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MColbath:
Yeah, haven't gotten the far yet. Also, you can factory reset to change device ID, I think. I'm still trying to get the hidden menu open honestly, the application is enabled but the receiver is turned off.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] slogar25:
This I believe is true. But I think it has to be factory reset from the settings menu
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ralph97:
This guy believes he found a solution for this

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3763443
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
You might want to read it again ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] steambrick:
So I'm new to the Pixel 2 XL but I've been rooting my phones for a few years. I'm not a developer but I know my way around filesystems and apks.

Has anyone figured if this is a hardware lock from Verizon variants? If not could we just wipe the system (like everything, OS, device ID, IMEI, etc.) Complete and total wipe and install the Google variant? I only have this phone so I don't want to brick it trying to install incompatible software.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MColbath:
It might be a hardware lock, in the vendor/etc/init there is the file android.hardware.oemlock@1.0-service
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Scott:
How?

Hmmm... I don't know if resetting the device changes the factory ID.

I have a VZW and activated a Project Fi eSim then factory reset and was still denied OEM unlocking.