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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] soateufel:
Guys I have been on this thread since I had my Nexus 6 and before that my LG G3 and I am going to tell you right now Smail is actually ****ing legit. I have a Verizon pixel XL after about 10 minutes with him it was fully unlocked except for one of my **** ups but none the less my phone is unlocked I haven't tried flashing a custom rom yet but I did get back to 8.1 from P and I was just so freaking happy he didn't know that I was going to pay him right after it was done he thought it was quite weird that I didn't want to test it out first but see I didn't need to test it out the guy unlocked my bootloader I've been trying to unlock it for so long and he figured out a way and he's a good guy so if you hit him up have some respect and don't **** him over cuz then I'm going to find you guys somebody freakin used his Services didn't pay him and blocked him right after that person got their bootloader unlocked and just topped out and that is some serious freaking BS
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ThePhoneGeek:
Another satisfied customer of Smail! I have previously purchased used unlocked Pixel's and XL's but this time purchased a used Verizon Pixel specifically with Smail in mind thinking that the Verizon one's are cheaper and if I can get it unlocked why spend the extra $$$. Worked perfectly!!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mattwheat:
I don't know I almost would be willing to bet that when you factory reset your phone and he is logged in through that remote client to your phone and is in another country it folds the phone into thinking on Startup 3000m bootloader unlocking switch can be switched due to his country of origin the phone recognizes through the client does not support Verizon.. that is only if they Theory but all the phone's software are initially identical until the first time the phone accesses any type of data free Wi-Fi or Sim and recognizes what carrier it was sold through. Hence greying out the OEM bootloader unlocking switch.... No I'm just speculating on all this based on what I have read in other forms the way that it recognizes what carrier it is on and if that switch should be grayed out is true based on what others have said in these forms. Makes sense. But then again my theory on how he is allowing the switch to be accessible for us sounds way too simple and it's just my theory.. but then again the most simple explanation sometimes is the correct one.... There's only one way to test that theory and that is how somebody and some of the region that does not have Verizon that you trust using remote client to do just that and see.... But it does kind of make sense due to him having to do it to my phone twice for it to give me access to the switch due to I turned on my Wi-Fi too early. So we had to start the process all over again. Either way I'm very appreciative and it was well worth it and I suggest if you want yours unlocked hit him up on Facebook.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ThePhoneGeek:
If that's the case could the same be done from the US but with the computer operating on a foreign VPN service? Again just theorizing a bit but I am all too happy to pay the $30 and he's great to work with!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mattwheat:
I would imagine so all in theory though
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DR3W5K1:
Hmm in theory... What if he is tethering from a non-Verizon pixel for his internet access that is logged into a Google account and during setup process it reads the credentials from his phone?

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Or he is temporarly changing the IMEI or some other identifier. With the proper software+drivers that is very easy
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DR3W5K1:
I seem to remember a pixel thread awhile back on xda.. imei's/meid's were supposedly being stolen using smoke and mirrors. I think the op was asking for certain backups of your phone to enroll you in a elite rom group
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fido14dido:
Got my verizon pixel 5" unlocked w Smail and paid via PayPal. Now on resurrection remix on Oreo 8.1 with magisk.

Took less than 10 mins. OEM unlocking is switchable but have notclicked it. On stock 8.1 (after the bootloader unlock) the option was grey even though it said bootloader is already unlocked.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gr33nd3vil:
Had updated to Preview build of Android P. Got stuck and couldn't go back. (Battery life is HORRIBLE on P) Ended up paying Smail the $30 for him to unlock it and it works fine. Was able to revert back to 8.1 & do whatever I want with a phone that should have been able to be unlocked to begin with. The slider is greyed out again, but it says unlocked already. It can stay that way no reason to relock it personally. People can bash the guy all he wants, but he found a loop hole somewhere to be able to do this, so why trash a guy that simply is making sure Google doesn't patch his find. Pay the money and move on, or keep begging for a patch / or something. He's a business man making his money while he can. Show some respect too someone that actually found a hole in the software.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] spizzlo:
I don't blame him at all, and he's probably making a killing, so that's great for him. My only thing is like some others have said is I don't feel totally comfortable giving a stranger access to my computer.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] phineous:
Just got my Pixel XL bootloader unlocked. Great service!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tautvydas:
Got mine unlocked too, Smail is a great guy!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bramton1:
So it sounds like there is little chance that anyone will come out with a public bootloader unlock method. It would appear that if I want to get my bootloader unlocked, I have no choice but to figure out how to put aside the money to get this done. So I have a few questions for those who have done this. Do you make any appointment with this guy? How much advance notice do you need to give him? I'm certainly not going to factory reset my phone until shortly before this guy is ready to do his magic.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
I haven't done it but I contact him just to see what it was like he seems like he can do it in a relatively short amount of time and can be ready fast. Anyways that's the impression I got. If this was made public it would get patched!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fido14dido:
I made an appt time. No prob
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dan_23:
Guys he asks me to pay him first, it's safe??

I have distrust of being scammed :crying:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mattwheat:
I don't know why he asked to pay first. I think it's safe to say that he didn't require the majority of us to pay till after. But he is legit. He's good guy. Maybe some people screwed him here recently.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] buzman78:
Greyed Out

fido14ditto - I had the same issue with the optioned being greyed out and I just followed the steps in this link to solve it.

https://xdaforums.com/sho...1&postcount=24
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ecossais:
404 Page Not Found
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fido14dido:
I updated to RR ROM 8.1 and the option is live again
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] buzman78:
Greyed Out

Glad I copied the procedure:

"Once your rooted you can download a root explorer and go to /data/system/users open up 0.xml with text editor and look for <restrictions /> ...... at the bottom of page change value to "false" This will allow the toggle to work like it should. "

I am rooted and stock, but the option was greyed out until I did this then rebooted.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pleasejustwork:
Just to throw it out there, I know my account has barely any posts but Smail did a great job with my XL (I went ahead and paid up front, didn't even ask him about it) and he did a flawless job.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zsg1313:
One more happy customer here. He worked on it last night for over an hour without success on a lenovo 64bit Win7 laptop and I was ready to give up and just said keep the $30, thanks for giving it a shot. He insisted on trying again today and I had an iMac available. That worked without a hitch.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Harrowed:
Also had mine done today by Smail.

Really recommend too.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ThePhoneGeek:
He asked me to pay first too which I did and all worked well, could not have been happier.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dan_23:
Thx man, Smail is the best, all went well.

One more happy customer here. ;)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tauio111:
Same here, did it inside a VM. While other have the toggle say "already unlocked", mine still shows it as disabled altough the bootloader is now unlocked and twrp&magisk installed (could be a Magisk trick to pass safetynet maybe).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] buzman78:
Greyed Out Removal

I had the same issue when Smail did mine. I followed the following procedure and the toggle was no longer greyed out.

"Once your rooted you can download a root explorer and go to /data/system/users open up 0.xml with text editor and look for <restrictions /> ...... at the bottom of page change value to "false" This will allow the toggle to work like it should. "

This was on my Verizon Pixel also with twrp and magisk and once I made the change to the 0.xml file and rebooted the toggle was no longer grey.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tauio111:
I dont mind the toggle, I prefer it stays disabled as I have no reason to relock the bootloader anymore.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mac796:
I haven't noticed to much on my pixel xl2. But this one I had the Google version and sometimes it would be greyed out and sometimes not. Usually on custom roms it wasn't.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Imperialized:
Paid the dude mentioned before, I have an unlocked Verizon Bootloader now. But I think I figured out the process, too. Just dont have another phone to try it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
I hope someone provides you with a phone [MENTION=4862672]Imperialized[/MENTION] to put an end to this mystery!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Are you willing to buy one? I recently upgraded to Pixel 2 XL I had a Pixel XL Verizon that had an unlocked bootloader I can relock and send to you
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] phuongnambr:
Somebody help me to unlock bootloader Pixel XL verizon?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Look through the thread user by smail on Facebook does the magic
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mau006:
If I don't feel the need to root and ROM yet. Do y'all think I'll be able to unlock the bootloader later (for free or not), after it stops being supported with updates for example? when it stops being updated? Or is it likely to get patched and unlocking will become impossible/insanely difficult?

I know there's no way to predict, but wondering if anyone has an informed guess. If it's likely to get perma-patched I'll hit up Smail, unless [MENTION=4862672]Imperialized[/MENTION] would allow me to try out what he's discovered. Only phone I ever had with a locked bootloader was the Vzn OG Moto X, and never did crack that one.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Your best chance is to get it unlocked now. There is a good chance it will get patched in any security patch/ OS update. Don't let this chance go to waste
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
I am surprised it isn't patched already. All Google has to do is pay him 30 bucks and see how he is doing it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hijax2001:
Anyone know of another way to reach this guy? I refuse to let Facebook anywhere near my data...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hijax2001:
I ended up finding him in a "bay" on another "e" service...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hijax2001:
Actually, back to skeptic again...ismailaba was his XDA ID...seems may have been suspended.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
It was suspended because he was basically advertising a paid service on XDA. That is a no no.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] spizzlo:
If this gets patched at some point, would my bootloader stay unlocked? Maybe hard to answer but something I'm curious about. Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] andro888:
Yea, dont worry just stay unlocked, nothing will relock the bootloader.

only if you run the fastboot oem lock command :p
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Drussell4801:
Smail unlocked my Verizon pixel 1 XL. $30 and was ready to help right when I messaged him at 1 in the morning!

http s://im gur. com /gallery/okW9R

Remove spaces

I messaged him on Facebook
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] buzman78:
You can also reach him via ebay.

item 222913601503
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Imperialized:
There's a guy who here who actually unlocked the Verizon version!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hkjxda:
I'm finding it impossible to reach this guy. Still don't know if this is legit.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hkjxda:
Never mind... I stand corrected! Smali finally answered my messages and unlocked my Verizon Google Pixel XL in less than 5 mins. He's the real deal! Go for it people!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
I thought you mentioned that you possibly knew how he did it and needed a phone to test your theory. That's why I was hoping someone would lend you a phone and you could share your results here on xda. Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Imperialized:
I actually had someone pm me. We're going to try it. Just gotta get together.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] brightjh01:
when i googled "unlock verizon pixel xl bootloader"

try 3rd answer down
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
Sounds like the wheels are in motion! Wishing you much success and hopefully great news for the forum members still waiting for another root solution.

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DonJon99:
Smail not responding on facebook

Hey guys. I have been trying to reach smail on facebook for a week now, he doesn't see or reply to my messages. I really need to unlock my pixel 1 bootloader. Does anyone know how can I reach him quickly??
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Drussell4801:
I found him by name on Facebook when I got ahold of him. Search him out by name. Smail Amzdak.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DonJon99:
Yes, I found him on facebook and been sending him messages for a whole week. Still no reply. Please help :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
I've heard that he was also found on eBay as well
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hkjxda:
Same here. You gotta keep reaching out to him. I just kept messaging him on FB and WhatsApp until he finally responded.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
Post #148: You can also reach him via ebay.

item 222913601503

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...3.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=222913601503&_sacat=0
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DonJon99:
I have dropped messages for him on facebook, whatsapp and ebay. Let's see when he replies.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dauraf:
Unlocked in 10 minutes

Teamviewer and flexihub is all that require this guy to do the job. Fast and clean. 100% recomended. BTW: locate him on eBay

:o
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
My like new vzw model will be here on Tues. Assuming it has been updated I will be unlocking first thing. That will pretty much guarantee that someone will post a free solution as soon as I am unlocked.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Just curious how long it took for him to respond? Thanks

Ok once he's ready he sends instructions. At that point just follow them and send the teamviewer login. That way he knows you are good to go.

I used fb messenger to communicate, don't just post on his wall.

Everything went smooth and easy. Now I can join the unlocked verizon pixel club, and do some flashing.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bramton1:
Anything new with this?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Sure, see my post above.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] santamanga:
How is that helping others to unlock themselves?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
That's what usually happens. Who knows, maybe it still will. To be clear, I am not working on a method. If you want to unlock this guy will do it for you.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] andythegreat:
Can I ask what does he do? How does he OEM unlock? I know you have pay
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
My Verizon Pixel was already unlocked I didn't have him unlock mine so I can't tell you what exactly he does but others have mentioned the process in this thread.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LordOfTrance:
Paid 30$ through ebay on my visa this morning. Messaged him a few times on WhatsApp and facebook. He got back to me on WhatsApp telling to give him 45 minutes. I was just relieved to hear from him, and now its been like 2 hours and nothing. The suspense is killing me! Lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Did you send him teamviewer login and let him know you are ready to go?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LordOfTrance:
Yes sent him everything. My phone is still sitting here factory reset hooked up to my laptop. I've literally got nothing done today so far because I'm determined to get this pixel OEM unlocked and rooted!

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yup it worked oem unlocked. i cant believe it
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Yeah whatever he did was pretty simple and quick.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tahir349:
anyone know what he’s exactly did?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stebomurkn420:
Pay him another 30$ and use keylogger this time ;)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pizza_pablo:
I searched but did not find, in this thread...

I was researching a Pixel XL and came accross this YouTube, showing a file called "dpixel 8" , which is supposed to unlock the bootloader, on a Verizon Pixel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q_cXradqbo

This info is in the bounty thread, also.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76360189&postcount=112
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Drussell4801:
The dpixel8 exploit was made obsolete by a Verizon software update that occurred either late 2016 or early 2017. I used dpixel8 way back then on my first pixel. Then that exploit was patched by big red.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pizza_pablo:
Aw! That stinks!

Deep down, I knew it was too good to be true.

Thanks for the correction!
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] ICMonster:
I currently own a oneplus 3T. This phone has a feature to automatically power the phone at a set time, this is a very useful feature for saving battery when using the phone as an alarm in the morning.

However I have not seen this feature on any other phone I have used in the past. When I come to buy a new phone will this be a feature of android or is it just specific to certain phone ROMs (in this case oxygen OS).

Also simply out of curiosity how does this feature actually work?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Ibuprophen:
I don't have this device but, the following area of the forum is specific to your device.

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3t

With that stated...

Your best bet is to post this question within one of the following threads.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3519074

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3509641

Good Luck!

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I DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT VIA PM UNLESS ASKED/REQUESTED BY MYSELF.

PLEASE KEEP IT IN THE THREADS WHERE EVERYONE CAN SHARE
[Moto G4 Plus Themes, Apps, and Mods] DevendraMilmile121:
Hello,

This is app for calibrating battery of android phone with the root access. This application is under testing. If you want to report any bug the feel free to tell me. Download and give me feedback.

Download : Battery Calibration.apk
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ringringbananaphone:
I just recently rooted my phone and I noticed a December Security update. If I update, do I lose root? If I use fireflash to install the update, will I be able to maintain root?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] nexidus:
You might as it depends on what you're using to modify your device to gain root privileges.

Most likely scenario is you lose root when the system update overwrites your /system partition.

Other risks include your device being flagged if sensitive props have been changed.

You could try to root the device after the update but the risk is still there unless you do a factory reset. The risk is minimal if you used a systemless approach, though.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] GreenFlash11:
Hi, I just got my gear iconX 2018. I was wondering.. how can I carry the earbuds without charging them? The case is charging the earbuds while they are inside, so is there any way to carry them inside the case without charging them?

Thanks :)
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] prodigyX:
I don't think you can, but why do you want this? It just keeps them 'topped up' and stops charging when they reach 100% - Isn't that a good thing?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] mudnightoil:
I just picked up an S8+ for €524 (new). However I'm not allowed to have anything Google on my phone (not just apps, but Play Services). Nor do I want them really.

Since there still aren't any working AOSP ROMs, which of the 100s of modified stock ROMs (or N8 ports) are available where GoogleApps must be installed as a separate package (like AOSP)? Anyone have a list?

Don't want to waste time messing around removing it from ROMs that already have it baked in.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Matt__BB:
Lineage OS when it will have official support (no idea when)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] mudnightoil:
Thanks, I'm aware that it (and Resurrection Remix etc etc) will. But rather strangely, in my view, there seems to be a huge disbalance in development efforts between stock and AOSP on the S8.

Anyway, regardless, in the mean time, I want a 'stock' / modified ROM that has no Google as standard.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Matt__BB:
From what I know...there is no AOSP rom that works completely for the s8 yet...

You can still root it and unistall anything inside from google from the stock rom, so that you keep all the functions without using google stuff
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] mudnightoil:
Per my first post, I'd rather not bother.

I'll just return the phone or sell it immediately if there really aren't any custom ROMs where G-Apps are installed separately. Aside from the initial bother, OTA updates tend to reinstall them, so it's a constant battle.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jonny908:
No AOSP roms for now. There's long way for Lineage or RR to become fully functional and bug-free. Just to remind the S6/S7 case.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] mudnightoil:
I know, but surely there must be a few custom ROMs with no G-apps by default? There are literally hundreds.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Norup58:
Have a look at BatMan Rom v1.5. If I remember correctly you can choose to omit installing any G-apps via the Aroma installation.