yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] buzman78:
I have done this on a Nexus 5X and a Pixel and it works.

Just make sure in the process that the properties of build.prop are not altered.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jegaa69:
So I did it and I can toggle hotspot on all three options WIFI /USB/Bluetooth But when I connect to any of these it makes a connection but with no internet access. I went back to ES file explorer did a search for build.prop and I found 3 files with the same label when I opened each with BuildProp Editor they had different info. So my question is which build.prop file do I edit? I have screen shots but I couldn't upload them.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] buzman78:
Should be only one build.prop file. It would be under /system
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jegaa69:
Ah! Ok got it done. Dam that connection is slow!

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Also did the following :

adb settings put global tether_dun_required 0
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] buzman78:
To what benefit is the abd entry? "Also did the following :

adb settings put global tether_dun_required 0"

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jegaa69:
1. Yes sry Just "settings put global tether_dun_required" adb oversight on my part. :p

2. And would like to take the time to say thank you for all the help you and others do on XDA!

3. Lastly posted this using wifi tether on my rooted Verizon Pixel xl using Android P dp2 on Sprint that I now have on my phone thanks to you guys! Yes I'm golden for now :good: :D :victory:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] selw0nk:
Which method did you try? Because this one worked for me using twrp 3.2.1-2 and Magisk 16.4
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] darthmulllet67:
I did the same thing with no luck as well. I tried installing Magisk 16.4 but once I reboot the system it then bootloops back to TWRP. if you find a way to root DP2 please let me know. Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TidusWulf:
Has anyone with ANY other locked device had success with this method yet? I have a Moto Z Play Droid.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
You know, I gave that a shot and every time I would bring up cmd line, it would not recognize my device. I would power the phone up, reinstall the drivers and try again but to no avail. I even tried a different computer and also terminal emulator app from the google play store. I'm baffled at this point with that method. Please shed some more light as to any different steps you took to get your device rooted. Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] selw0nk:
Have you tried other USB slots on your computer and see if it works? I had to do it a few times myself.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] louie 0607:
Does this method work on 2nd generation pizel2 yet ? Would like to try this it's been almost a long time since rooting my Samsung Galaxy s6
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Nope!:(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Why not just sell your VZW version and buy Google? Maybe I'm missing something here.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
There are multiple possible reasons.

Why people question it so much is crazy...

1 Hassel

2 company phone/not really his to sell

3 monetary loss

Ecetera....
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
But they want unlocked bl and that is the only way to get it. Shouldn't be unlocking a company phone btw.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
That would be up to the employer..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Ok so the 5 people who have an employer owned pixel 2 (that allow them to unlock) are allowed to be concerned about this.

And... they need to keep it in the pixel 2 forum.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] slogar25:
Just wanted to ask, what is the reason for setting USB to charging only?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lianghaha:
Something wrong , step 11 FAILED with the info "FAILED (remote: unknown command)".

Pixel 2 xl in China mainland,who can tell me Why?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
It doesn't work the the pixel 2.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Phalanx7621:
What? That's not posted anywhere in this thread! Oh wait, yes it is. A lot lol. #makexdagreatagain
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RunNgun42:
with the bootloader unlocked is there already root/TWRP available? Or are we still waiting for that
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
When you unlock the bootloader - [How-to] Unlock bootloader on Verizon Pixel/XL by burduli - on your Pixel/Pixel XL, take a look at this thread: [Guide] Pixel XL Android 8.1.0 (OREO) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless ROOT + June Security Patch
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jcmills4:
You are amazing!!!! Thank you so much!!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FizzyAps:
If you updated to (P) you can unlock the boot loader
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Yes :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chenyuan233:
I can user this programme unlock my Verizon Pixel and Pixel XL

But i have any differences step

I don't user the Chrome connect to any website

I just user the Google App login to the Google

And than I can see my OEM unlcok is can open
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nbkappa:
hello.

tested on international version also ? my Pixel is from EE UK.

thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] louie 0607:
Does this work on carrier locked pixel 2 phone also with EE with greyed out OEM lock? Can you confirm !one on Android pie with October security patch
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
No.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tanmenso:
October security patch Android 9.0 Verizon Pixel XL I can confirm this process still works to unlock the bootloader :D
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alen_gh:
Hey Guys ! Sorry i thought i discovered a way to do it and did poste before i see yours :confused::(. So i will remove my poste . All credit goes to you guys

But anyway : here's how i did it my way and i had not to be on internet : (The device is Google store with signed custom build)

No need to be on internet or so on

I did notice on the Device that there was a Guest User account but i had no way to remove it.

To do so i managed to :

1 - Wipe (factory reset) : Setting / System / Advanced / Reset options / Erase all data (Factory reset) => (Find the entry according to your Built / Android version)

2- Boot in Safe mode (Turn off the device / Hold the power on button till Google screen then release and hold pressed the volum down button until the device finish booting.

3- Go to setting / System / Advanced / Multiple users

4- tap on Guest, then on "Menu" the [...] on top right of the window

5- "Delete Guest User from this device" and confirm (It will seem like nothing done but don't stress it's ok)

6- Ones again Setting / System / Advanced / Reset options / Erase all data (Factory reset)

7- Your Device will reboot and at this time hold pressed the volum down button until the device finish booting (this time it will take longer to finish booting cause android is seting-up all stufs) . (that will boot the device in safe mode).

8- Enable Developer mode (tap 7 times on Build number under "About phone")

9 - Goto Developer options and you are done (The OEM unlock option is back and you can enable or disable it)

You can now reboot your device in normal mode .

In Booltloader mode you can use the "Fastboot flash unlock" or Fastboot OEM unlok command to unlock the bootloader
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dsip:
Still works on latest security patch, thanks a lot! :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Uuab:
It allows me to enable OEM Unlocking, but after I restart my phone it's grayed out again...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Go to this thread and follow the instructions in the OP: [How-to] Unlock bootloader on Verizon Pixel/XL by burduli
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bravosix47:
Android 10 google pixel xl Verizon Oem unlock

is there any way to unlock Pixel Xl Marlin Verizon locked bootloader?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-pixel-t3796030/
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zfk110:
looks like its patched now, no more unlocked bootloader for Pixel XL anymore

I tried under Pie but it didn't work so I updated to Q still OEM is gray out, this runs fine without any issues

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone

after I boot back with wifi enabled nothing is working in OEM, it stays gray
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] choder:
Just got another Verizon Pixel XL with Android Pie 9.0 from February. But I cannot unlock the bootloader!

I have successfully unlocked 4 Verizon Pixel XL's previously.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zfk110:
Sound like Samsung, as they went crazy to stop S7's root from bootloader v1 to V9, but it was keep getting rooted, finally they gave up.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bravosix47:
Android 10 google pixel xl Verizon Oem unlock

is there anyway to unlock bootloader verizon pixel xl with android 10 ? beacaus this method not working oem unlocking still grayed out

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you got any luck? pr still no method for android 10 bootloader?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zfk110:
I already spent hours but nothing worked, if its patched by Verizon then I think we are done with Pixel no more bootloader unlocked.

Edit: I quoted original founder for this mod, let see if they can re do it again? if not then I don't know if someone else can??
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bravosix47:
is there anyhope in future for new method to unlock this on android 10? or is there anyway to downgrade it to pie or oreo? with locked bootloader.,
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zfk110:
Downgrading wont work since its locked bootloader, but as it seems that older build wont make any difference since I had 2018 build and then I upgraded to earlier 2019 to all the way to Q and on any of those build from 2018 to latest Sep build, it didnt enable oem unlock
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samcoinc:
same here... I bought 2 verizon phones and both don't seem to allow for oem unlock... Poop. Guess I will deal but I really wanted to put lineagos on these...

maybe someone will figure something out
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] waingro808:
Android Version doesn't matter. This workaround has been fixed. I just tried on a Verizon Pixel on android 8.1. I bought this phone specifically for this purpose, so time to return it :( Looks like last successful unlock was September 9, so I'm 3 weeks too late.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Oswald Boelcke:
[MENTION=5949768]liriolebron[/MENTION] THREAD CLOSED!

Please advise the moderators' team to re-open the thread when a developer has been found. Dev must state in this thread he/she is aware and agrees with it. We reserve the right to re-open the thread pending on the donee's history on XDA.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stebomurkn420:
i can confirm he unlocked my bootloader as well just as Kream24 explained... he is a nice due. i donated 20$ but he didnt even ask for money.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GunToYoMouth123:
Hello I tried to pm you but it says your account is disabled and says error in sending message. Is there anyone who can pm me ? Please and thank you.

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I just read on another thread that he was suspended and that he was actually a legit nice guy. Is there anyway someone can get me to him ? Thanks guys.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] aholeinthewor1d:
Idk about this. I feel like if someone really figured this out they would release it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jnj369:
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.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GunToYoMouth123:
I'm not sure either. But I am going to speak with him on FB and see if it works. And if so I'll report back like everyone else. I don't think anyone is gonna make it up on a phone a lot of people has given up on rooting/oem unlocking. It just sucks his account got suspended because everyone else says he's a lie.

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I see now. He got suspended for selling services. That's why. I just spoke to him. So he does charge people. Which sucks when he can help the community.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 0hfrankieboy:
I would imagine that it would be just for show though. Once you reflash or factory reset it would go back to being greyed out and you would be screwed.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stebomurkn420:
You have no idea what you are talking about, and he didn't charge me. Lol. And I am running pure Nexus now. It has something to do with blocking your Verizon registration and toggling it. Yes, oem does go back to being greyed out but my bootloader is unlocked, so it doesn't matter. Lol. Look at my post count and thanks... I'm no troll. And I've been around since OG Nexus.. sooooooo yea.

** If you are scared run a virtual machine... **
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 0hfrankieboy:
Calm down buddy I was never arguing that he wasn't legit or anything relating to pay. I never even made mention of it in my post...I just wanted to know if whatever he does to unlock also allows the OEM toggle to be useable permanently on a Verizon device.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stebomurkn420:
You're implying a lot when you say it's "just for show" lol. I was just saying you are wrong. And if you knew anything about Android, you would be able to answer your own asinine questions.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 0hfrankieboy:
Learn to follow a message chain man.... I said that in reference to another users suggestion that I modify a root file to allow the OEM toggle to be useable AFTER IT HAD BEEN UNLOCKED. The reason I said that it would be for show is that regardless of if I modified the root file it would go back to default after a factory reset or reflash thus greying it out again.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jnw54:
Does anyone have the link I wanted to see if he was legit or not and talk with him.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mattwheat:
How do we get in touch with this guy? It looks as if his account has been temporarily suspended.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fiffan86:
He is legit and I PM'd you the guy
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] petiolarissean:
This is how I unlocked bootloader on verizon pixel just 2 weeks ago.

I went threw 5 pixel,2 threw google and 3 threw assurion insurance.Every time oem was greyed out.So this is what did that works for some phones but not every phone.

I inserted sim that had gold square scratched out nearest to cut corner on sim,thats it.My pixel was definitely greyed out in oem unlock and given up.About 2 days after recieving it I had it hooked up to adb and entered adb devices then fastboot and it responded to fastboot which thought was weird.I immediately went to oem unlock and it was greyed out and touch it and turned blue while still connected to adb/fastboot.I couldnt contain my excitement at 2 am in morning and woke my wife up.Two days prior to that I *****ed about greyed out oem.Without dought the only thing I did was manipulate sim card,Sean

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smail amzdak on facebook might help you unlock bootloader on verizon pixel
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] beezza:
Confirmation

I am a long time member. I contacted this gentlemen on Facebook and he performed the last as described by previous users. Did not ask for money. I sent him $30. No issues.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stebomurkn420:
Nobody ever do this please....
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] petiolarissean:
and Im still using same sim card!Would you like me to prove it!Sean
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] i42o:
I've been around for years on XDA, and I'll tell y'all , smail method works. Here's proof.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] i42o:
Its something to do on the server side, what it is basically is factory resetting the device to clear it from google servers which pick it up as a Verizon model, what he is doing is basically setting up the phone in such a way that there is no network connection in setup, and he then inserts his mod, and reboots, when you reboot, you're asked to connect to WiFi and I'm assuming that the mask is on cause then the OEM unlock becomes switchable. Once you enable it, the phone is rebooted and then bootloader unlocked through regular commands. It is has something to do with a mask from our phones to google, I'm almost sure . Dev options have to be enabled. So he is doing something without actually needing root. What ever it is, it got my phone unlocked and now with no restrictions as a regular google play edition pixel. I had seen people say that it would grey out after but mine has yet to be greyed out possibly meaning the mask is permanent.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] VCURamEngineer:
You reset the phone, pull the sim, turn off wifi, and get it off the grid. Connect it to flexihub and enable adb debugging. He does his secret sauce over adb to enable OEM unlock. You throw the toggle, reboot, confirm you want to unlock the bootloader, then roll on. It's as simple as that. If you're worried, setup a VM, like I did, or create your own flexihub account and you can share your devices with another member. He doesn't actually need remote access to your PC, only your device.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DA6030:
Thanks for the thorough explanation. That confirms that it is indeed a device vulnerability, which gives hope that this may someday be released as a self-serve option (although presumably patched one month later).

I had thought there was a chance, particularly given the secrecy, that this was - for instance - a disgruntled Verizon/Google contractor who was risking their job by adding people's IMEI to the official OEM unlock whitelist maintained on the provisioning servers. It wouldn't be the first time something like that has happened (in the old days when phones shipped with a carrier SIM lock), but glad to hear that's not the case here!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xaxis:
Same here, I can vouch for Ismail, bought a Pixel that was locked to EE from the UK. was unable to unlock sim or bootloader via EE or ebay sellers.

he simply did both. Great service, i was about sell the phone for parts on ebay.

good thing is you pay once it is done..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stell1234:
If the bootloader it's unlock i can downgrade Android 8.1 to 7.1 nougat on pixel Verizon? The battery in nougat it's amazing
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrsha:
Can you please me his contact
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gobabushka:
I can vouch for the guy. Only charged me $30 after it was unlocked. I had 7.1.1 on my phone, he had me update it to Oreo, and it worked like a charm! Also, nothing harmful was installed on my computer.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jharr2012:
I just had my pixel XL done about an hour ago. The guy is legit. Unlocks the bootloader first before any payment is made. Very nice guy!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lucia758:
I am also wondering if thats the case as well

:confused:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] scott45333:
You can downgrade. You just have to flash the stock 7.1 image from Google through ADB first. If you try a custom room without the stock image first, your phone won't boot and you'll have to reflash a stock image to get it to work.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nicotinoo:
Thank
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SynisterWolf:
This will be the last time we will clean this thread.

Member ismailaba was selling a service on XDA. He wasn't asking for donations at first, he was charging members $30.

Please dont continue to share his service here on XDA.

thank you for your understanding

Wolf
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] juanpa055:
please plase help me how to unlock the bootloader of the pixel 1 verizon i don´t have money i spend it on buying the cellphone, i would love to root my device so it can run certain apps, please help me im begging you.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Check this thread you will find the guys Facebook

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-bootloader-unlocked-t3726672/page8
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rcmartin57:
Question, once unlocked. Are we able to flash a custom recovery and flash ROMs
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Yes once unlocked got can flash TWRP and follow rom flashing instructions but yes. You can do root, recovery, rom or all three or none
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] coolguy71261:
Will this work on Verizon variant?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Yes
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] UzakaGear:
Verizon Pixel Rooted ;)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lj27416:
Can you pm me the link please
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Haylander Landim:
I already tried to contact this guy via Facebook, message, request for friendship but no response, this since the beginning of February.

I would like to have my Pixel XL Verizon rooted.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jon53179:
OMG!!! How I need to know pleeeease!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
His name is Smail Amzdak on Facebook it's 30$
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mattwheat:
http://www.facebook.com/IsMail.AmZdak
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nory82688:
I'm not going to lie, I thought this would be BS. But I sent Smail a message through FB messenger, he got back to me in a couple minutes, told me what I needed , told me his price , and after setting up the programs necessary, my "unlockable" Verizon pixel XL had a beautiful, brand new unlocked bootloader after five minutes of him clicking around on my PC screen lol.

He made a believer out of me. I was worried he was somehow going to turn my PC against me and steal all of my information or something lol. But so far so good!

I'm just happy we FINALLY have a bootloader unlock of some sort after a year and a half.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wgiayhmptd:
Can you please PM me for the info as well? Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fiffan86:
Matt posted it a few posts above yours!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mattwheat:
Yeah really. Talking about putting in the work to get unlocked. Lmao
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fiffan86:
Ironically a few weeks after getting my pixel unlocked, it started having random shut down issues and the Mobo was getting hot, so I rma it and asurion gave me a new pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] edtranka:
Link to dev

Can you please pm me a link to this guy so I can have my pixel 2 xl bootloader unlocked. Thank you so much
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jurington:
Its 6 posts above you.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Eclipse00:
Contacted him on facebook, he was very polite and quick. My Verizon Pixel XL is now unlocked! Rooted using SkipSoft and Magisk.