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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Travisdroidx2:
Not at all, I just figured by now I really doubt it will happen. If I was being a smartass I would of said should have bought it straight from Google.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] micmars:
Indeed.

I am encouraged by the progress.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL

#WhiteUIsMustDie, #EndDarkAppOppression
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
I thought we could use lgup
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joedeuce:
We can. The important partitions are encrypted with a different key than all the other LG phones though. I tried flashing persist partition from a v30 but I didn't yank cable in time and wound up with 9008 mode (bricked since we don't have firehose).

I also have a feeling LGUP completely rewrote the partition table, so yanking in time or not may not have changed outcome.

It was a hail Mary on a phone being returned. It didn't work. ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] StarsMEM:
I cant help u guyz with the technical stuff but Im down for 50$
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
Bounty is now up to 1 million dollars
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] baknblack:
Lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PILLMUZIK3600:
Bootloader unlock would be nice but at this point meh I'd only use it to run a ad blocker I'm pretty content with my pixel 2xl as is
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sgtslaughter64:
Ad Guard I working like a champ for me. It's a VPN based filter so you don't need root
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
For those looking for a solution for your OG Pixel's or Pixel 2's there is a solution that works! I did not find this and as soon as I know who did he/she gets all the credit but until then go to this thread and follow the instructions and it should enable unlocking of the bootloader.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-pixel-t3796030

Some of the people claim you need to reset the device twice I have not done it but many have claimed it worked! Cheers!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] psygbert:
Doesn't fully work on Pixel 2 XL as per my testing. I was able to turn on the OEM unlocking switch but fastboot still fails.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bryantjopplin:
If you have telegram, or anyone else, we might be able to figure this out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dew.man:
Has anybody been able to actually unlock the bootloader, not just the toggle? On my 2xl, I can get the toggle working, even after multiple reboots, but as soon as you try to fastboot anything, it fails and the toggle gets disabled.

I can jump on telegram if anybody has something else to try...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bryantjopplin:
Hey want to join the telegram group for unlock? there has been some movement in the pixel and pixel xl unlock. this allows the unlock to be checked but still working on details to allow fastboot commands.

maybe an older bootloader is needed

https://t.me/joinchat/DxwvAlA2wtmhO1KfkBEwRg

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-pixel-t3796030/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] d33dvb:
If you have the toggle working, I'd try again to unlock are you trying fastboot unlock_flashing and critical? Mine is a Verizon and my bootloader was unlocked Ina similar fashion to the regular xl unlock, no sim, no activation, toggle oem unlock.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
People have already tried that buddy
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] simplepinoi177:
there might be some hope! a method was just found for the OG Pixel & XL!

https://www.xda-developers.com/unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
I know. I keep checking this so much. They can enable OEM unlock but the fastboot commands don't work :( this is the biggest news we've ever had at this forum lol.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Well not really. There was a toggle about a month or so ago that basically did the same thing. Nothing. You could toggle or make it active but couldn't do anything with it. Sounds like that is what's going on here. Just a different variant. Correct me if I'm wrong. The mod couldn't write to the protected area of the device and made it visual only.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
I think you're wrong about there having been something similar to make the toggle usable. Feel free to prove me wrong
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Toggle active, not usable. Same as here. Please reread. Never said usable.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zmankiller:
I wonder if we were to do the same thing with the og pixel bypass after the first boot on Android p?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
actually i think its the same version.. someone just was able to know what was done lol but yes, on p2/p2xl still not workimg.. fastboot fails even tho oem unlock is on and allowed lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Spinkness:
So you have a factory refurb correct?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] d33dvb:
I should clarify, not only did I toggle on the FRU but also unlocked bootloader, flashed twrp and rooted successfully.

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Yes
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] btwinme:
Hopefully we find a way
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Yes, I thought it was the way it acts when you try the fastboot command. Thanks for not making me search for it. lol. Perhaps the method is the same one that the banned guy charged $30 or so dollars for. He just wrapped it up in some remote hogwash hiding the true command that is now public. He initially said he had an unlock for the 2s but backtracked when he saw what every here now does. So it basically looks like back to square one for the 2 and the 2 XL I guess.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joedeuce:
I wouldn't say square one. Maybe square two. ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
It is the same method. The way this information was found was someone put a sniffer in their phone and then hired him.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
https://www.xda-developers.com/unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl/

If nothing else, the above should encourage you guys to keep at it. And yes, I know it refers to originals, but it's something you guys can try.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rsa 329:
I wonder if somehow the phone checks both a and b partitions to see if the "allow the bootloader to be unlocked" is toggled? Is this possible? I know only one partition is set to active, however...both are bootable partions.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] djmouse:
I was able to keep the OEM toggle on,but when I put my sim in,it couldn't be recognized because using the command uninstall com.andriod.phone caused the mobile settings to stop.Without sim I could reboot turn on off the toggle at will .I did try the fastboot commands said flashing unlock not allowed.i think the adb shell pm command needs to be more specific to just the OEM toggle.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] burduli:
Hmm, so you give me 2400$ if I unlock a bootloader on Pixel 2/XL?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keaheng:
PM to the op and prove you can unclock the bootloader with a clear instruction how to do it. You can calm the bounty
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
That's not the way the bounty works. If you can get temp root so that we can bl unlock an original or refurb Verizon Pixel 2 XL that has the OEM switch inactive (not a refurb that you can unlock by regular means) then you post your method here. If it is verified by other users as being successful then anyone who has pledged money can send it to you by various means, i.e check, paypal, venmo etc. They are not obligated to pay it, it's merely a pledge and an honesty thing. The OP has nothing to do with payment other than to collect names of pledged amounts. Also you need to realize that some of those who pledged money no longer have the device or have moved on. So no one is going to "give you $2400" if you actually find temp root. But you will definitely get some money out of it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] slogar25:
I'm sure no one would deny paying up on the bounty if he skips temp root because he found a bootloader unlock instead. That is the ultimate goal. Not temp root
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Either or. BL unlock will allow us root, temp root will allow us to bl unlock. I think if he even found a flaw that would allow temp root, with the people here working on it, then that would go a long way in claiming a bounty.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
The Verizon Pixel 2 was able to be unlocked by typing lock crucial or something, not unlock. So can someone try lock
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cmh714:
https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-pixel-t3796030
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] psygbert:
do you mean "fastboot flashing unlock_critical"? did we have any reported success on pixel 2?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
Not unlock, but lock. There's an article from late December
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lucky_strike33:
It does not work with the pixel 2 xl.

All options have been exhausted with the new bootloader unlock for the OG pixel.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
The ADB commands are locked out/not available in the bootloader (SBL I think) and are not available until the OEM switch is thrown within the Android OS. This trips a flag allowing the OEM unlock. Of course, unless you can gain access to temp root, or bypass the OS and directly write to the partition.

The flaw was found on the Pixel2 and quickly patched within a couple of months or so.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PILLMUZIK3600:
We know.... God we know... Again with the beating of a dead horse.. this thread to be changed to og pixel as much as it's being discussed in a pixel 2xl thread
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] djmouse:
Has anyone seen this or try to run a cmd in adb to change this andriod.hardware.oemlock hwbinder 1.0 IOemlock default

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I found this actually in an OTA in compatibility.zip in vendor_manifest.xml

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One more thing I found if you go to yeh Android beta page and opt in for Android P,update install then opt out uninstall the update it puts you back to the April security patch and trys to auto update it to may,but you can stop it if that helps anyone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gillim74:
I am on the Sept 2017 security patch running 8.0 still.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroidUser00110001:
Is your refurb a Verizon model? I have a refurbished Verizon model. What steps did you take to unlock bootloader?

TIA
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bandit Development:
Yes, I tried that command as well. Gave a different error I think, but failed for sure. I posted that info in the other thread as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
thats why they are allowed.. basically an "honor" system lol.. u pledge u pay, its the right thing to do but everyone knows not everyone will pay up lol so its the luck of the draw..

with a bounty thread u get little to nothing.. without one u get nothing basically haha
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] btonetbone:
Yeah, as one of the "backers" for this bounty, I'm happy to pay out for anything that enables us to root the phone and/or unlock the bootloader. Whether it is a simple solution like the Pixel 2 or something more complex doesn't really matter; success is success. But, to be honest, I wouldn't pay out for a solution for another phone unless it works for us, too. Maybe it's selfish, but I'm offering my bounty specifically for my phone. I'm happy for them, but it's not really a solution for us.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrjaydee82:
Once temp root is achieved unlocking the bootloader will be easy and I'll be able to release an unlock method
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CyberpodS2:
For the record, I have a google version and yet if this comes through I will be sending the victor a PayPal donation if for no other reason than it will expand the user base that should result in more interest from devs to get one and do their magic!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ironmaskusa:
Yes, I'll send money too if my Pixel XL (VZW) gets unlocked and rooted as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] compneo:
OP, put me down for $40
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] enzyne:
I would like to withdraw my pledge as I will be paying to D3rp_ who has found an exploit for the pixel 2. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pstrang:
I can't tell it works on anything. There's no ad blocking in any apps. Not even the Samsung browser it wanted me to install. I've enabled all extensions. Lame. Appears useless.

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This thread is clearly under vzw Pixel 2 XL category. You offered a bounty in here? The exploit is for the 2 only. The 2 XL is still under vzw lock and key. Which do you own?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Daswolven:
I got $50 on bootloader unlock for VZW Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fix-this!:
Ask jcase to look into temp root. Honestly I don't see this happening as the pixel and pixel XL from Verizon are still locked. No idea why Google keeps partnering with them. I'd get a pixel 2 but the 1080p display and small body is a turn off. I'll keep an eye on this thread but I'm not holding my breath.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
Jcase only works on HTC phones that are built by HTC like the original Pixel's On top of that, I believe he is now retired.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] baknblack:
If I were smarter I'd try running an assembly language debugger while executing fastboot on a pixel 2. Someone who was good with assembly language might be able to figure out what exact commands are being passed and patch fastboot to jump into the the same routine on the other pixels. There's an obvious bug in the fastboot binary of the pixel 2. More than likely it exists on the other pixels. Just need a good assembly language person to probe it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ironmaskusa:
I asked jcase about helping out and he says he just doesn't have the time. Hopefully someone will come around.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] crellis87:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.xda-developers.com/verizon-google-pixel-2-bootloader-unlock/amp/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lucky_strike33:
wrong phone, its for the pixel 2 not pixel 2 xl.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheNerdLLC:
Why does fastboot say Samsung then on the Pixel 2 XL?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ironmaskusa:
Jcase says that we should start by reverse engineering the unlock method. Anyone good at that? I guess that's how a good hack works. I remember when the Wii was hacked back in the day that's how it was done.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
lol thats always the starting point.. i dont have my screenshots anymore but toggling oem unlock in dev settings changes a bit on the misc partition to allow oem unlocking.. so originally as i staated if one can find a way to write to misc partition then could probably allow oem unlocking then run the fastboot commands..

also the vbmeta partition i believe is where the actual unlocked bit is set
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] VulguM:
Some refurbished models are unlockable through the standard procedure. You just go to Developer Options and allow OEM Unlocking, as the toggle is not disabled. But this doesn't work for every Verizon refurb.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
My thoughts exactly...was no attempt to bring it up as a possible solution. Only to clarify it and pronounce the quick patch. Hack on....:)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] d33dvb:
Yes, mine was a verizon refurb. I used no wifi, no sim, skipped through all the setup, everything. Then went enabled developer options, and it was available. I used both fastboot commands fastboot flashing unlock and fastboot flashing unlock_critical
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mkhader:
I'm really frustrated , i bought my brand new 2 xl from somebody, i was exited to unlock it, but sadly, it appeared to be a Verizon variant; i tried everything possible , but with no luck .
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] d33dvb:
If it has a flaw, return it to verizon and they may overnight you an unlocked one. My touchscreen stopped working and they sent me one.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
He bought it from someone not Verizon
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] twinkyz1979:
Should still have a warranty from Google though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gillim74:
So im believing bootloader unlock is within the imei as i got a replacement from google and am still not able to unlock it.i just switched to fi and still no luck.im thinking verizon tells google to lock them down from the start and thats how they are shipped locked down.just out of curiousity has anyone tried the pixel trick then doing a downgrade from p right after the oem unlock is switched to enable without another reboot.im exhausted from resetting my phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Br4no:
Hi! This is something I was aiming to do today. I subscribed for beta program, updated, did the factory reset and then wanted to change the OEM switch. But I did not get to it. I mean I could not activate is as I was able before. So, that's why I did not finish it with the last step (unsubscribe and downgroade with the slider activated)

I want to give this an another try.

I also got the Verizon one. I want my pixel unlocked :-/

Edit: Or maybe we could try to switch the slider while on 8.1. and then without a reboot directly update to P preview. What do you think?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gillim74:
I know that through all the things ive tried that when you downgrade from p the phone has to reactivate like it does when you first get it.if your gonna try try without the vzw sim in it.theres gotta be a trick out there to do it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Your using the original pixel I assume?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Br4no:
I have different sim there, so no Verizon one.

But the problem was, after I upgraded to P that I could not reach the state when the slider was possible to switch to active.

But I have to say that after whole day spent by this I would like to try it fresh tomorrow.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Br4no:
Hi,

Original pixel? What does it mean?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
The one that came out almost 2 years ago. However, I see from your photo that you have the Verizon P2XL. Which, unfortunately, you can't unlock the bootloader. Unless it's a Google variant P2XL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gillim74:
Right but if you follow the new bootloader unlock method for the original pixel you can enable oem unlock in developer options.when you reboot its greyed out again.im wondering if you follow that method and then downgrade when you enable oem unlock to 8.1 without rebooting if maybe it would somehow trick the phone into thinking its unlocked and stay that way.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Many have tried, but no success that I've read about. There have been a few that have been able to toggle the OEM switch, but then they weren't able to get fastboot commands to work. So the search continues ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Br4no:
Yes, I was able to switch the OEM slider on 8.1. But fastboot commands did not work.

Therefore I would like to try with P and downgrade tomorrow...

Will see...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joedeuce:
Let me know if you are unable to downgrade after enabling the toggle on P DP3. I toggled it, but now when I try to downgrade (by opting out of beta) it fails.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Br4no:
So, you cannot go back and and you are stuck in dp3? That's not the state I'like to end up. If there is no way back.

Did you go for the "uninstall user" method to enable toggle??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joedeuce:
Stuck I am.

I removed Google account, factory reset, did the steps, and then enabled the toggle.

I then proceeded to poke around in download mode, so I may have inadvertently changed something while trying to read efuse states, or trying to read/write misc partition.

After that, I tried opting out, but as I said it says installation failed every time it tries. I'm still not sure exactly what made this happen, but I thought we could possibly narrow it down if you were to roll back with toggle enabled.

Now, for what it's worth, it won't even let me opt out of the beta on the website; I haven't tried in a couple of days though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] corybucher:
Can anyone tell me if this would be able to be unlocked

Buyer code:VRX

Buyer name:GOOGLE_VRZ_64G
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Unfortunately, no :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] slogar25:
I captured a log using USBLYZER of a failed unlock attempt.

I can't read it right now as this log was made with a 64 bit version of the program and unfortunately I'm running it on a 32 bit system?

Edit nevermind. Jeez!!! Won't upload

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sg6J14p3a3zmOPpsAcyHFEUH3Ig5Qg63/view?usp=drivesdk

Maybe try this way?

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BTW. I should say you do need USBlyzer installed to view this file
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] deskjet390:
Who attempted to unlock?

And has there ever been a successful unlock?

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And another question..

Why does Google put the Verizon Pixel 2 XL factory images out on their developers page if there is no way to flash them?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
To answer question #1. No, unless you count a couple flukes.

For question #2. Because many of us that have the Google variant phone, use the Verizon network. However, I haven't seen a specific factory image for Verizon users since last November.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] deskjet390:
What could possibly be different about the factory images labled Verizon than the normal versions?

And I'm correct in saying even the factory images labled "Verizon" are (were) not able to be flashed... Right?