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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] buzman78:
Pixel 2

Smail is able to unlock the Pixel and Pixel XL, however as of last week when I checked with him, he is unable to do the Pixel 2 and 2XL. This something he is working on and hopefully he'll come up with a solution.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hypnotiqphil:
I just got done working with him. I highly recommend using him. Very quick and polite.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Allisonccp:
Yup, Smail is legit. He was able to unlock my Verizon Pixel (1st gen). I tried many times on my own with no luck. I PM'd him on FB, but it looks like he also has a way to do it through Ebay.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mattwheat:
If he's using the octoplus JTAG software that was mentioned in the other Verizon bootloader unlock form then he may be able to unlock the pixel XL 2 and pixel 2 now do to octoplus updating their software which is now available for download. That might be one of the fixes in the new octoplus software. But all this is assuming that he's using a JTAG.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tautvydas:
Hi guys,

Kinda new to this thing, that may be off topic.

Expecting my Verizon pixel XL to arrive within few days, after bootloader unlock by Smail, can I flash any google images, and custom roms?

Let's say the latest, 8.1.0 (OPM1.171019.021, Mar 2018)? (from google website)

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MHatter469:
You should be able to flash official updates with a locked bootloader. I do nearly every month because I don't like waiting for the updates.

The only one you cannot update to work a locked bootloader is the Android P Alpha Developer Preview.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Yup you can with an unlocked bootloader, when you install a custom recovery (TWRP) you can then flash custom ROMs and root via Magisk or SuperSu and get all the goodies of root.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tautvydas:
Thanks for the answers guys!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oniver0610:
Help me please

i have many problems with my software, the audio in my phone have many issues, microphone, headphone, mini jack port, speaker, and i want update or downgrade my software, i have a Pixel XL Verizon edition in 8.1.0 and i have the ''OEM Unlock'' disable in grey so i need unlock this for resolve my problem :( can you help me please... PD: i dont know how to send a PM here!!!!!!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nardow:
Can you link me his Facebook?

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Harrowed:
Smail Amzdak - http://www.facebook.com/IsMail.AmZdak - Was so fast and easy .. Really recommend.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] selw0nk:
Scam?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Harrowed:
No. He just remotes into your machine, has you connect the phone, uses a remote usb over internet program so he can mount it on his machine and you just follow some basic instructions.

Dev mode, Enable USB Debugging, Enable OEM Unlock etc..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] selw0nk:
How much did it cost?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Harrowed:
$30USD
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
No he is legit check my thread there are multiple people that can confirm.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] selw0nk:
Link to thread?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-bootloader-unlocked-t3726672/page14
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sfehrman:
I just got my bootloader unlocked went really smoothly. I can also confirm that if you are nervous letting someone connect in to your computer you can do it through VirtualBox. I setup a VirtualBox PC running windows 7 and it worked just fine, just have to give the VB machine the USB device. Went very fast only snag was I didnt have a working adb installed in my virtualbox, so he installed minimal adb and was able to keep going.

I purchased his services through his ebay auction and paid $30 through paypal.

It isnt letting me post links so you will have to look at the previous posts that link to his facebook. facebook id is IsMail.AmZdak
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Imperialized:
All you need to do is the USB program, I didnt allow remote connection to my PC. Just follow directions and don't be an idiot.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tbtaf:
Are you saying he unlocked your bootloader on your PC by giving you directions only? And you are on Verizon?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] selw0nk:
Once you unlock the bootloader, can you still root the phone? I read some where it's not possible to root on 8.1 right now.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] x31234:
has anyone successfully got their pixel 2 xl unlocked?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ismokel:
Once you unlock you can install custom recovery and flash. Yes you can root.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] John256145:
How were you able to do this? PM me if needed.

Edit: Nvm, It seems like he's getting tons of requests on his Facebook, might be too busy or something.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Try ordering through ebay... I'm sure he does prepaid customers first.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jurington:
I messaged him on facebook and within an hour he responded and unlocked my Verizon pixel xl. Whole process took about 10 minutes. Super cool guy
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kamikazeedriver:
Can confirm he's legit. I literally just finished with him. He successfully unlocked my Verizon Pixel XL with 8.1 (w/ april security update), no problems.

Dude's amazing. Well worth it.

Finally, the phone belongs to ME and not Verizon anymore.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
That's awesome. I just got a Verizon 128 gb basically new for a great price. Will unlock asap when it arrives. Will be great to have stock Android again.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] giandeli:
He unlocked mine a few hours ago. Really nice guy and can confirm he's 100% legit. That being said, I'm beginning to figure out how he does it. I'm 99% sure he does something to the inactive slot and then switches it back. After It was done I set up my phone and used fastboot to boot TWRP and decided to switch slots. The phone rebooted but my unlock pattern wouldn't work and my SIM isn't being read (emergency calls only.) I'm thinking the secret lies there.

Here's my test, can someone who's bootloader is still locked try to switch to the other slot?

fastboot --set-active=(a or b)

for example fastboot --set-active=b

if you can run that without the bootloader being unlocked we might be on the right track.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] maxiordoqui:
Hello. What's the contact of the genius that unlocks pixel XL bootloader? I want to pay him to get mine unlocked
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Must be unlocked to execute.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Page 9 second post:)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] d33dvb:
Someone pay the guy and run this in the background, capture the commands being sent to the USB.

http://www.usblyzer.com/

Collect bounty and profit
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimusOBrien:
Am I right in thinking with the bootloader unlocked I could flash stock firmware on the phone from my home country (Canada) and it be fine?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] andro888:
Yes, Your right.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] giandeli:
That makes sense now that I think about it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] geomrk:
I have one question.So I'm from Greece. I want to buy a US Verizon Google Pixel.If he will unlock it then will I be able to use my GR sim card as any other smartphone (make /receive calls,data)??
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Yes exactly like that just slip the Sim in and everything will work.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimusOBrien:
Okay so I have one last question. Does the bootloader have anything to do with VoLTE? I found the options on my phone but they are greyed out and I cant turn it on. I called my carrier and so far they were not able to get it either. I saw that Google has firmware for my specific carrier so I'm wondering if that's what I need
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] spaghettiAlready:
This is just a copy and paste of instructions pre 7.1.1 from depixel8's website. You'll get it next time bud ?️
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
You probably have a Google store edition of the Pixel
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stebomurkn420:
No. That's not what he is doing at all. Lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] OptimusOBrien:
I had him fix my phone as well and it took all of 5 minutes to do everything. Highly recommended
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] encantotom:
what is the guys ebay seller name?

tom
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] andro888:
search on FaceBook for Smail Amzdak !
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ls4cfk:
guys, could you link me this person?

pls..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] maxiordoqui:
hello people. once unlocked, can you flash a full clean factory image from Google and stay unlocked?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Kream24:
Yes you will still be unlocked
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mtsprite:
As any people have figured out now, this is legit. i swear whatever secret sauce this guy is using is amazing!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ArkhamKnight:
Would it work for the pixel 2 xl?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Someone already contacted him and he said it does not.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ArkhamKnight:
Damn :( bounty thread for Pixel 2 XL isn't really progressing..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Yeah you can try messaging him about it I never personally did so this is all he said this or she said that, which I am just reciting back.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blanktape:
thank goodness I found this thread before purchasing a refurbished google pixel xl,

just wondering will this unlock stay after upgrade to android P?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fiveighteen:
Yup! I just got my replacement phone from Verizon 2 days ago and already had Smail unlock it, opted into the beta program, and updated to DP2 by flashing the factory image. Unlock is permanent.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vijankush:
Guys i think i found something on github

The link claims a forum from a chinese website that they figure out how to unlock bootloader verizon. I cannot register because of chinese catpcha. Anyone wanna give it a go?

gist.github.com/ coeusite/86f6318c13c5bc15aef13345f1bb3ed4#0-notes

Use google translate

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I cannot post links because I'm new but please look into it
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
I appreciate the info you provided. However, I was able to go to the website you provided and through Google Translate, was able to convert to English. The problem is, the tutorial links provided on that site will not open. Hopefully, someone else will have better success than I did. Thank you for your efforts nonetheless!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vijankush:
Thank you. If anyone is able to read and type in chinese please sign up and see what they say.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ls4cfk:
i registered but on this link there is old method , with DePixel8 ..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
Darn! DePixel8 is dead...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ectn:
Checked

There's nothing new but normal unlocking way (for non-Verizon) and dePixel8 (for Verizon) :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
Man that sucks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vijankush:
Damn it

Thanks anyway :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LeoTheRomRasta:
Hey guys :) Below is a USBlyzer log of a VZW bootloader unlock session done 3 days ago. Lets hope this is IT ladies and gents!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1p8c_yvF3QSe1Bod19NA7xT88RPXFQdJX
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Qu3ntin0:
Thanks to LeoTheRomRasta's log, I've deciphered the log and found a way to unlock my bootloader. Here's how I did it:

1. Remove sim from phone

2. Factory reset phone

3. Go through setup, leave everything as default

- Don't add any fingerprints or screen locking

- Don't connect to WiFi (yet)

4. Enable developer options, and enable usb debugging

5. Connect to PC and set usb to charging only

6. Run the command from PC: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone

7. Reboot

8. Connect to WiFi

9. Open Chrome and load any website (not sure if this is necessary)

10. Go back to developer options and enable OEM unlocking

11. From PC run:

- adb reboot bootloader

- fastboot oem unlock (confirm the unlock on phone)

- fastboot reboot

Now enjoy your bootloader unlocked Pixel!

Edit: reboot phone
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tweaked:
I get to the adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone it runs.

Shows:

C:\ADB>adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone

Success

Connect wifi goto cnn.com

Then reopened dev options.

Its still grayed out.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Qu3ntin0:
Try rebooting
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tweaked:
Did. No go. :/
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Qu3ntin0:
Forgot to mention I rebooted before connecting to WiFi. Dunno if that has anything to do with it. You might need to start over then.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tweaked:
Ok

I'll run it again. :) lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KingLancelot:
Make sure you take out the SIM, it did the same for me until i took it out.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tweaked:
100% working with the reboot.

Thanks guys. F that guy for charging folks... :D:laugh:

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Naaa man I was past that. It was the reboot after the adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone. It was most like still running or holding up something as OEM unlock still said "connect to the internet". after running; adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone and then restarting it was no longer Gray.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] VorpalSnark:
Confirmed working on Android P Developer preview 2.

Thank you to both Qu3ntin0 and LeoTheRomRasta!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] izukamikain:
Yeay confirmed working with your method

Except, step after I open website, the oem unlock was still greyed out

After that, I reboot, and I open the menu again, then I can unlock, then proceed with fastboot oem unlock

Big thanks [MENTION=3902253]LeoTheRomRasta[/MENTION] for providing the ulz and [MENTION=6807580]Qu3ntin0[/MENTION] for dechipering :highfive

Forget to tell, I'm on Android 8.1 With May security patch
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ilovepi:
The method didn't seem to work for me on 8.0.0 w/August 2017 security patch.

I updated to 8.1 December and went through the steps, OEM unlocking was still greyed out at the end (even after a reboot). I switched to the guest profile and then rebooted and the OEM unlock toggle was finally enabled.

Thanks everyone!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
how did you skip wifi setup in setup wizard?

edit: Guys, can confirm. It works!!! Just tested this as of now. The trick is to factory reset twice because the first reset leaves an indicator to the phone that you did a factory reset just now. Therefore, not allowing you to skip Wi-Fi connection in Setup Wizard. As for the steps, once you opened Google Chrome and visit a website, Go to Developer Options and wait until 3-5 minutes if the option to unlock is still grayed out. You might want to go back and forth one more time to see if the option to unlock is now enabled.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Elizage2015:
https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-pixel-t3796030 look that
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Meowdib:
:D
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ArkhamKnight:
Any chance you could get it working for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL? OEM unlocking works, but fastboot fails. https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/temp-root-bounty-verizon-users-t3710652
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
Perhaps worthless question but are you using the latest version of fastboot? I'm on a p2 but out of town right now.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tweaked:
After the toggle is set try the following instead of the fastboot oem unlock;

Pixel 2

fastboot flashing unlock

Pixel 2 xl

the critical partitions may also need to be unlocked before flashing. The unlock can be performed with this command, and should NOT be done on other devices:

fastboot flashing unlock_critical
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] izukamikain:
Have you try using fastboot oem unlock? :o
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vijankush:
I want to say thank you to this community and [MENTION=3902253]LeoTheRomRasta[/MENTION] and even Smail for making this possible. This has been a ride my dudes!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ArkhamKnight:
Yes I have!

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I’ll give this a shot when I get back home. Thanks!

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I think I am, but will double check when I get home
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bryantjopplin:
Can i ask what part of the log did you find the info?

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You had this hooked up to your phone while this was done? if so genius haha.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Qu3ntin0:
I went through the log with USBlyzer, switch to 'Raw Data' tab and you'll eventually see them.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TidusWulf:
Good job guys! **** Verizon Wireless. I have a Moto Z Play Droid and it's the first Android I've ever owned that I couldn't root. Makes me really frustrated to be their customer
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bryantjopplin:
Yeah I meant to message back. I found it all
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] amend:
You (LeoTheRomRasta) and Qu3ntin0 should be awarded the "Bounty." Who is in charge of that?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mackentosh:
Amazing
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tech180:
Had this been tested on the 2nd generation yet? Also great work! Love seeing this kind of stuff!!!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] madmaverickmatt:
I second please!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] StarsMEM:
the new method doesnt work for me

I get the toggle changed it but when executing the command 'fastboot oem unlock'

it says:

failed (remote: unknown command)

when executing the command 'fastboot flashing unlock' OR 'fastboot flashing unlock_critical'

it says:

FAILED (remote: Flashing Unlock is not allowed)

checked the latest fastboot and everything else

plz help

I want this sooo much and Im afraid they'll disable it with an update

anyone?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ziauddin_Sameer:
did you toggle the oem unlocking option? if you didn't then the command won't bring the unlocking process.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] XODS:
Will this work for other Verizon devices as well, such as the Moto z droid
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Maybe. It appears to be a by design thing for Google to test which carrier you are on so give it a shot but don't expect much.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dustinboyle02:
I can confirm this works, on my Verizon Google Pixel XL running the android Preview P. I had to factory reset twice, then repeated the steps all a second time. After that, I visited a couple of websites, (google youtube,facebook, amazon) I then went back to developer options, and saw "oem Unlocking" feature was NOT greyed out anymore, thus allowed me to unlock my bootloader and now root!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jegaa69:
Confirmed

Yes this worked for me after installing Android P beta and rooting it using Max Lee Methods on Youtube.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] HamBone625:
I too am rather curious about the pixel xl2 and Moto z I was one of the lucky ones that got their Verizon pixel XL one with the old unlockable firmware.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Spulit:
Does anyone know if this also works with Verizon LG G5 (VS987 variant)?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Phalanx7621:
So if I'm getting the right - this method will work, until they patch it correct? Which means when they do... The boot loader will lock again once you upgrade to the newest security patch right ? So doesn't that mean that unless you don't upgrade once they fix it, you'll have to stay on whatever security patch you're on? Meaning once they fix it you can't ever upgrade to current software patches ?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hkjxda:
No... Once you're unlocked, that lasts forever unless you lock the bootloader again. You'll be able to update even after they patch it as long as you remain unlocked.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] znel52:
No it shouldn't but you will probably have to fastboot flash any future updates. I would assume trying to do an OTA would fail because of the unlocked bootloader. You might be able to use TWRP to sideload the update I'm not sure I always just fastboot flash. Super easy once you've done it a couple of times.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] darthmulllet67:
I get to step 11 and I am able to reboot into the bootloader. When I type "fastboot oem unlock" or "fastboot flashing unlock" all I get in the CMD window is "< waiting for any device >". My phone is plugged in to the PC, I did notice that the last line on the bootloader screen says "Device is locked". What am I doing wrong?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] darthmulllet67:
I figured this out, I did not have the Google USB drivers installed. So if anyone gets the "< waiting for any device >" message when doing the fastboot step that is probably the reason. Thanks for the hard work of finding a solution on this bootloader issue!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jegaa69:
Confirmed

Ok so this def worked for me on my Verizon Pixel xl / on Sprint / Oreo 8.1.0. Took it further and Installed Android P DP2 and rooted it with TWRP and Magisk using a tutorial by Max Lee on YouTube. Have TWRP perm installed and root on Android P DP2 and had to use jnj369 suggestion ( https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75442451&postcount=24 ) for the grayed out OEM toggle and now it toggles with np. The process was a bit more involved than my description but yeah got it done........now to find a way to get hotspot tethering to work without a subscription I'll be super happy.........until the next phone or issue. Thank to all Involved! :victory: :D
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] buzman78:
To get tethering on sprint working for free.

Install BuildProp Editor and use that app to add the following line to your build.prop file:

net.tethering.noprovisioning=true

Then reboot.