yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Believe me, I know that. I've been there for years, just not now. So that's it now. Party is over once again after the update I suppose. I'd put a big warning on the OP OPM2.171019.016 is patched.

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Well.. yes and no. If they patched it in a few days then I'd agree. But by the time this was patched imagine how many unlocked their bl. I mean it was posted on Android Police or one of those sites, right? But yes, that was relatively quick for Verizon/Google to patch it considering how slow they usually get on fixing things. The only problem now is when the device starts coming with 016 preinstalled. Then it's truly over. I'm happy for those that jumped on it. Now I wonder what would happen if you wanted to relock with the updated .016? Unfortunately, that one I can't help with.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] dobbs3x:
Are sure your adb is setup correctly? And you are typing the right command?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Yes I'm sure. It's the same one I used before that worked. But sometimes being sure isn't all it's cracked up to be. I'll double check.

edit: The very latest gives this output:

fastboot flashing lock_critical

...

FAILED (remote: unknown command)

finished. total time: -0.000s

platform-tools from this site.. https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
[MENTION=2941286]xdabbeb[/MENTION] Question for you my friend. I know you had done some work in the past with the LG G3; I'm curious if you looked into the pixel/pixel2 "bootstack" as well? My understanding is not as deep as yours, but if there was a way to drop and older bootstack down our the Pixel2, wouldn't we be able to take advantage for the exploit that existed in the Dec/Jan image going forward?

I'm sure there are some differences, as LG is different, but I would think the theory would be the same?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] westhaking:
For those of us that were able to unlock their boatloader, is there chance that sideloading any future updates, including this one will relock the bootloader or is it once unlocked always unlocked?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
To relock the bootloader the device is necessarily wiped of all data. Do you think Google or Verizon will take that responsibility and liability? This question has been asked many times lately.

What do you think? Your guess is as good as anyone else's.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] xdabbeb:
I haven't spent a lot of time on it, but I was interested in this. I had actually pointed the unintended functionality of lock_critical out to Google earlier in December, but never heard much more about it. When I saw the other thread that popped up later (so I knew it wasn't patched yet) I was more intrigued.

As for your question; I would sincerely doubt they'd have that much of an oversight (again). I own a Google version, however, so wouldn't be able to test it regardless. What I wondered was whether or not simply running the command at any point (irrespective of an actual unlock) writes to misc. I suppose we'd need someone who hadn't yet done so before the .016 update to verify.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
Very unlikely....and hasn't been done by VZW ever before
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ibscum:
Well... that sucks. I was really hoping it wasn't patched. What luck, I got the patch - which I thought messed up my proximity sensor (turned out just big coincidence that the screen protector got some dust in there blocking it). I was so ticked and thought, man I wish I could unlock this, I wonder if someone's figured it out yet. Came here, got all kinds of excited and then realized the patch that I just installed screwed me... What luck.

Here's hoping another method comes up. Really hate that they do this to us. Verizon - you're obviously reading these forums. Knock it off. There is no one that wants this. I sort of got it (but still hated it) when the phones were subsidized but when I'm paying full un-subsidized price for a device, it's mine. No excuses. I know, 1/2 the people that read this will say, just buy the Google version. Trust me, lesson learned.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] dobbs3x:
I was unlocked and rooted and then unrooted and then flashed the January 5 image then booted and took the latest OTA. I'm still showing unlocked bootloader in developer options.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
I'm still on 13 and haven't taken the update ... If you're serious about spending time on this project, please pm me.

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Thanks for the confirmation and appreciate posting and work...as expected might be the case.:)
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] lazarus2297:
Glad I saw this, hadn't been using my Pixel 2 for a couple weeks so it was still on a previous build. I booted it up and followed the simple instructions and now have a Kinda Blue Pixel 2 with and unlocked BL. Thanks again!!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
[MENTION=5601774]Shiestie[/MENTION] Have you considered posting a warning about the January OTA patch in the OP? For most that read through, I'm sure they can figure it out. But thought it would be good to note at the very beginning...probably save some time reading through and searching. :)
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] willdo7474:
For those of us unlocked, what would be the procedure for sideloading future updates if using TWRP? I'm assuming ADB sideload "ota.zip" , but do we boot into TWRP and use the ADB sideload option? My apologies for the question but it's been a while. I see that google does have the latest OTA online, has anyone sideloaded it yet?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
I've updated my third post to include warnings about the latest Google OTA and Factory Images. It appears Google has posted both the OTA and Factory Image.

https://developers.google.com/android/images

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Good question now that folks are have unlocked their Verizon PIX2 bootloader. Once you've unlocked your bootloader, just follow the instructions for the GooglePIX2. Here's a post for users that have success with OTA updates, including those who have TWRP installed.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2/how-to/dec-2017-to-jan-2018-update-how-updated-t3729313
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] lsuzu:
Just wanted to share my two cents.

Ordered a Google Pixel 2 in blue from Verizon yesterday (Jan 24). They shipped in from their online warehouse and I got it free overnighted. Luckily it came straight from Verizon on the Dec 2017 8.1.0 build so I was successfully able to unlock my bootloader! I can personally confirm that ordering Pixel 2's through Verizon online will come with an older build that you can unlock the BL on.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] tkacer:
Dude - epic 1st post! - deserves a "thanks" just on length alone!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] nasedase:
could you write a scientific journal on this thread?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] rodken:
+1
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] teradaz:
hope there will be a fix for this on the incoming Android 11
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Theauthentic:
any update with this??

Thank you.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] mattie_49:
I wish. Someone answers this that might know. I'm about to pay off my pixel2 through Verizon. Will they update with unlockable software since the device is paid off.? Android 10 stock locked.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] khairin14:
Nope
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] mattie_49:
Some bs though. Paying off and going with Google through Google. Unlock and all. My phone now I should be able to do with as I please. Geesh. Anyone wanna buy a refurbished pixel 2 . Zero scratches running Android 10? He he
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] chongwj:
the op is confusing this definetly not working why post with title confirmed when it's not working ... i mean it's wasting time for people reading through just to find out it won't work
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] DuckRuckus:
As long as your device meets the software build criteria specified in the OP, it works perfectly. My VZW Pixel 2 has been unlocked and rooted since the day I brought it home.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] CMPI5O:
How'd you do it?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] DuckRuckus:
Mine came with 8.0, so I just followed the guide in the OP.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] CMPI5O:
Oh ok
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jayloofah:
Just checking, is there any update on any potential ways to either unlock the bootloader or downgrade from 9.0+? I'm guessing I have a refurb Google Pixel 2 and it came with a greyed out unlock toggle.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] DuckRuckus:
Nope. Nothing. It's a 2+ y/o phone and I'm pretty sure everyone stopped trying and moved on. Sorry
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bastafari:
Yeah unfortunately I think I'm done with pixels after this phone. Probably going to go one plus after this. Kind of lost my faith in Google after they made a phone and allowed a carrier to lock it down.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] DuckRuckus:
Every manufacturer that sells their phones through Verizon allows them to lock the BL. Been that way since the OG Droid.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jayloofah:
I feel like there might be some exploit for the Pixel 3 that may be viable for the Pixel 2 at some point in the future.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bastafari:
Hey guys, maybe this can work? Maybe I'll try later when I get home tonight. Check it out. https://9to5google.com/2020/06/11/google-pixel-android-flash-tool-past-updates/amp/
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
Edit:
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] nullness:
I was thinking the same thing. I want some confirmation before wiping and trying since my pixel 2 is currently my universal remote and streaming device.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
It fails for me at flashing unlock.

Was worth a shot.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
Okay so to be clear you used https://flash.android.com/build/4474084?target=walleye-user&signed and it failed to downgrade? Or are you saying it downgraded, but you couldn't run the command?

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Think I answered my own question

"The Android Flash Tool guides you step-by-step through the process of flashing your device - there's no need to have tools installed, but you will need to unlock your device and enable USB Debugging from Developer Options."
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
You answered your own question.

I installed the drivers, asked it to downgrade to Jan 2018 it wouldn't do it because I still had a locked bootloader.

I'd say we have a new adb/fastboot flash tool that likely runs the same commands.

It would be interesting to know what all commands it has.

It may be worthy to note I attempted this from the Android r beta. First update my phone has had in a very long time.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] DuckRuckus:
Just to be clear, if you ever went past .013, you can't unlock the bootloader, and you can't root. That's how patching exploits works. Yes, you might be able to downgrade to that build, but no, you're not getting back what you might have had back then. Many many people learned this the hard way. Also, I have not seen one posted instance of an RMA that would bootloader unlock. It's a great phone that Google let vzw mess up and they followed up with ruining their own support when it came to actual Google P2s under warranty. Sad.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Impr0ve:
I don't know what you mean past 0.13 I'm curious do I have a chance at unlocking it?

My Phone Infos

Android Version: 8.1.0

Android security patch level: July 5, 2018

Build number: OPM2.171026.006.G1

Bootloader: mw8998-002.0069.00

Product Revision: walleye MP1
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] rodken:
8.1.0 (OPM1.171019.013, Jan 2018); Refer to the OP.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ben Ling:
Hi guys, a method has been found to be working on the OG Pixel, so I wonder if it also will work on Pixel 2?

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=83069355&postcount=1185&nocache=1&z=7066457477230652
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] punkmangg:
I wonder the same. If anyone did the test please comment here. Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] life02:
I tried this morning and it didn't work for me.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] djared704:
This will not work. The furthest Pixel 2> may get is a ungrayed OEM unlock, but after a ungrayed OEM unlock, you have to combat the on board security chip that deals with the OEM lock on the phone. Pixel 1 users are able to complete this because this security chip is absent on the device. Cheers from Pixel 1 community.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ben Ling:
hmm too bad

oh, im not too sure about Pixel so yea, didnt know it has a security chip

anyways thanks for the info and hope we can find a way to unlock it ;)
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bastafari:
Well here's hoping an exploit gets found in 11!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] qbfreak:
Is it no longer possible to unlock the verizone bootloader?

.... Waiting for a miracle over the impossible ?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Isidore Isou:
I'm really hoping for the impossible too.

I've read somewhere that Android 11 might makes it possible, but that's a thin hope.

:cyclops:
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] DuckRuckus:
Not going to happen. No one of any significance or prowess is working on this phone anymore. When all the refurbs, even the ones that came straight from Google, failed to bootloader unlock, the dev community pretty much tossed it to the side of the road. What you have is what you have, and that's it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Isidore Isou:
At least we can stop waiting, thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jayloofah:
There might be some method for Pixel 3/4 that backports to the 2. Hopefully.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] faiz5200:
I'm new in Pixel team. Just bought used one mainly for camera only. After a lot of reading, I just noticed I'm using verizon model which cannot unlock the bootloader. Currently on the latest A11. So guys, still no hope? :crying:
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] mnsiw:
Why do you want to unlock the bootloader when you've got it for the camera ;)

BTW I'm in same boat, it's running really well on stock but wanted to try some root / Magisk stuff
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
Why does a dog want off his runner when he has everything he needs? Freedom.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] edu24lal:
So no way of unlocking bootloader on android 11 ? ☹️☹️☹️
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ewozniak86:
no and afaik there wont be only option is to go get the factory unlocked model but those are damn near impossable to find and listings you see as "factory unlocked" are just scams or people who dont know **** about phones and its a vzw model i hate to be honest but it sucks that you have such a great phone but because of vzw you cant do **** with it and because of how hard it is to find a truly factory unlocked phone i dont think the pixel 2 will ever be unlocked you are better off getting a pixel 3a those are much easer to find factory unlocked
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] vancedance:
Bought a "new in box" Google RMA Pixel 2 on 8.0.0 with OEM Unlocking greyed out.

OTA'd to OPM1.171019.011, followed the guide, worked perfectly. Thanks everyone!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ewozniak86:
i went on swappa and bought this pixel phone lets hope its factory unlocked https://swappa.com/listing/view/LVHF66508
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
Glad it worked it out for you. Nice to see some of these old Verizon Pixel2's still floating around. I've had mine unlocked and running LineageOS. Did you find the phone NIB online?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] vancedance:
Canadian Seller on eBay advertised as NIB, I believe its Google refurb though, I bought two - a black one and a white one... Both were sealed and thankfully they came with 8.0.0.

I am not sure if connecting internet to let Google "check in" would have ungreyed the OEM Unlock like my Pixel 3 did..... Since I've read both Google and Verizon Pixel2's causing problems with OEM Unlock, I didn't take a chance. I went straight through this threads instructions.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] GoldenChaos:
Got an old tester Pixel 2 given to me the other week and it's a Verizon model with a locked bootloader :( it was clearly once someone's actual phone and was already updated to Android 11 when I got it.

Nothing I've read anywhere is working, should I just give up? I was really hoping to get this thing upgraded to Android 12. Is there any chance of a software exploit/jailbreak? Is anyone even working on such a thing?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] hackahero:
verizon is such trash for limiting our pixel potential. grr im so pissed. had i known this i wouldnt have updated. mother f'ers
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] IoriYagami2001:
There is a Chinese person who unlocks these models, charges 35 dollars and you need a Windows computer. However, it is a paid unlocking method. I don't think I can give information about this person in this forum, so you have to search for yourself.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] DaveImagery:
I really can't believe nobody has figured out a way to do it from Android 11. Makes me a sad panda :(
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] LordMashie:
I really hope we get a workaround for us stuck on Android 11. Give us an update if someone figures it out. In the meantime I hope Verizon dies.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] DuckRuckus:
There won't be. Any dev worth his salt has moved way past even trying. I'm not being an ass, it's just the reality of things.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbasista:
Why do you think so? Some users have already mentioned contacts to similar people, e.g. here or here.

However, the main question is whether these people are actually capable of unlocking the bootloader of Verizon-locked Pixel 2 phones running the latest software.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
So for Duckus, and any others watching this thread still trying to squeeze a bit more life out of that old VZW BL Pixel 2, I went back and watched the YouTube video posted above and came to this conclusion. Now I'm not stating I can post step by step instructions, but get the gist of what was used., in no particular order.

1.) HTC Fasboot which contains additional commands

2,.) A customized (non Pixel 2) HTC 8996 chipset compatible factory image

3.) CID/MUID change commands (from the customized BL from 2.) that changes the the behavior of the phone to think its non-VZW with specific Model/Carrier settings

4.) An HTC Application that allows for 'unbricking' the 8996 chipset phones, which establishes the communications.

5) Token replacement to gain the access by number 4

I haven't looked into the finer details of the above to see if the stars align, but potentially will if I get some spare time. I wouldn't think it's completely out of the realm of possibilities that someone could bring life back into the phone. But again, I haven't checked. I'm only seeing if there is peaked interest and to stem conversations of plausibility.

Cheers All
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] LegendOcta:
I got a used Pixel 2 verizon (not sure but imei starts with 35) on Android 10, is there a method known to work for Android 10? I didn't update to 11 hoping for a method to unlock, I hope I can run LOS here..
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] LegendOcta:
{Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}

Do you mean on the OP's android 8 or android 10?

Could you guide me on it? Thanks.

(You can also PM me)
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] LegendOcta:
{Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}

Please check mail. hexagonwin @ disroot . org

If mail isn't working please start Private Message (PM) to me. Disroot mail is not working in some times..
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
{Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}

And if there is a known method (which I believe that you have the ability to) why wouldn't you post the steps into this wonderful open source XDA Forum? Even if you have had to pay for the firehose image and HTC application, wouldn't you want to share that knowledge?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] LegendOcta:
Eh, he/she's trying to "sell" it, i guess.

I mailed to the given address and got a reply that it's done for $35USD paid via Paypal, and will be done by connecting to my PC using TeamViewer..

Unfortunately I think the price is too high, and I'm not willing take risks/want to avoid sketchy unknown exploits..
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] magnetosphere:
$35 for a phone worth $60 is pointless. You can get a newer phone with an unlockable bootloader for $80 anyway. Just put it on eBay.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] kienmit:
can you do it for pixel 4xl on andorid 13 ?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Piipperi:
As of 2023, is it possible to unlock the Pixel 2 in any way? I don't know if I have a Verizon model of Pixel 2 as I bought it used locally, and I'm from Europe. The seller said it was used for a couple of months with a local carrier (which I happen to work for), but no carrier in my country has ever sold Pixels.

Do I have anything that I can do to get this Pixel 2 OEM unlocked? I already tried contacting Google support, but they were just repeating that I need to contact my carrier to get it SIM unlocked (they didn't seem to understand I want to OEM unlock, not SIM unlock as that has been done already by Verizon if this is really a Verizon phone)
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mrubenb:
I second magnetosphere's above, as of 2023, in most cases, you might be better off selling that phone, and buy another one that is actually unlocked. I'm doing that myself right now! Not everyone cares whether or not it is bootloader unlocked, as long as it is SIM unlocked. Good luck!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kolyei:
I apparently have a Verizon model pixel 2. How do I unlock the bootloader?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
As mentioned in this thread numerous time, and posted in the OP, there is no current known open source method to unlock the bootloader on a Verizon Pixel 2 once you get past the specific firmware.

***PATCHED BY OUT-OF-CYCLE JANUARY UPDATE***

If you have received the OTA patch for your pixel2, and now are on OPM2.171019.016 or LATER, you will no longer be able to run the command. And downgrade is not available at this time.

The ONLY reason it was possible at that point in time was because VZW did not block a very specific code on the very speciic factory Verizon Image in the version of Android 8.1 denoted in my earlier posts attachment. If you ever found an old stock VZW phone below the 'sweet spot' 8.1 version, you could flash that phone with that image and take advantage of the Verizon 'oopsie". This was quite a few years ago, and would say that the odds of finding a new, old versioned VZW Pixel 2, would be slim to none. Most people that aren't aware would have just taken updates as they were told to.