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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] megatruck:
HI thank you for replying, I in my original post right above the one you replied to, I had mentioned that I had already done this method and any other one I could find. I also tried the method you mentioned and it sounds promising so I subscribed for future info but it did not work for me.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
[MENTION=8104135]megatruck[/MENTION]

So, you are saying you tried this method (see post 1) while on Pie and it does not unlock the bootloader for your Verizon Pixel XL phone?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
"Someone said it worked on P, but I don't remember which thread."

This thread, Page 36, onfire4g05 post.:)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cghunter32:
lose cell service

I lose my cell phone service with Verizon as long as the bootloader is unlocked but if i lock it and clear my phone it comes back is there any way around this? it doesn't recognize my sim card after bootloader unlock
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 1xdroid:
Tyvm for the guide. I successfully got my verizon pixel xl bootloader unlocked. I was wondeing though after i root and install recovery should i relock the bootloader? I'm getting the bootloader unlocked message after rebooting the phone and it wont go away, anyway to get rid of that? Also i dont know if it's from custom kernal, bootloader unlock or from root but i didn't pass the safety net test.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JohnF2504:
Having a locked bootloader defeats the purpose of having a custom recovery. You wouldn't be able to flash anything or restore backups if the bootloader is locked. If you flash a custom rom bootloader unlock message goes away. Its not really hurting anything is it you can still boot into the os correct?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 1xdroid:
Yes i can.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Do not lock your bootloader.

Why?

a. It took a long time to find away to unlock Verizon Pixel/Pixel XL

b. You could Brick your phone.

c. You may not be able to unlock it again.

I'm getting the bootloader unlocked message after rebooting the phone and it wont go away, anyway to get rid of that?

Go to [Guide] Pixel XL Android 9.0.0 (Pie) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless ROOT + August 2018 Security Patch read #3 A,B, and C.

If factory image updated to Pie do #7 or #8 to root.

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:good:

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What did you 'flash'?

How did you 'flash' it?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 1xdroid:
I flashed the newest android 9 image. Installed custom kernel, twrp and Magisk.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] josh13x12:
you have to factory reset it while the sims still in there.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Please, check your PM.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] choder:
THANK YOU! It worked on the Verizon XL I just purchased on Ebay today!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] atrickpay:
Needed an extra reboot like some others are reporting, but this worked great on my Android P OTA updated Pixel XL. Just booted into Lineage 16.0 seamlessly. My microphone and Youtube have both been inexplicably broken since the Pie update, so I was stoked to see this process was figured out. Phone is better than ever! :good::good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bendrum30:
Yes! I just finished unlocking my boatloader on the latest Android P 9.0 using this method!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Va1ha1a:
There's been issues recently with the January OTA causing hardware issues with the audio codec part of the mobo (iirc the daughterboard), to the point where Google is paying to replace the motherboard for users. If you go into the store UBreakIFix (at least in the U.S.), they'll fix it for you for free (they charge google for the repair and parts). I was having issues where the microphone, headphone jack, and earpiece speaker weren't working, though my speakers were working. Here's a link to a google product forums thread about it: https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/phone-by-google/6M691hpAj8E
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] emmymiata:
Hi, so I have a Pixel 2 XL that is on Android P Developer Preview 3 with OEM unlocked grayed out.

Your instructions worked for up until i got to the bootloader.

The Device status showed as Locked on bootloader. When I entered in the command for fastboot (I tried both that you listed), I received an error "FAILED (remote: Flashing Unlock is not allowed)"

) does anyone have an update on how to get past this point???:crying:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
Currently not possible.

Pixel 2 and xl2 cannot currently be unlocked or rooted.

There is a version of 8.1 that they accidently left out an unlock command, but most, including you have upgraded past that.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rejectedjs:
I'm about to run these commands on my Pixel XL, and I know this is a long shot, but what are the chances of these same commands working on an original Verizon Moto Z Force Droid?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] emmymiata:
I'm assuming there is no way to "downgrade" if I am do not have an unlocked bootloader, correct?

I'm super upset because I purchased this phone and it was supposed to be the google unlocked version and they sent me a Verizon phone.

Hoping they send me a replacement, but i don't have high hopes.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] donnyhie:
Confirm it worked on Pixel (Verizon) - Android 8 today.

Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] snipeerz:
Is it works for pixel 2 verizon ?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
It will ungrey the unlock bootloader option in Dev options. But you still cannot unlock the bootloader on the pixel 2
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] donnyhie:
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I also tried it on mine and it did not work at all. It was still greyed out. I tried it on Pixel 2 Verizon - Android 9.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kyle2252:
Works. Confirmed for Android 9 on Verizon Google Pixel 8/23/19

OEM Unlock was greyed out initially after I finished but I went back after a few seconds and it was toggle-able.

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FoneWatcher:
Confirmed worked perfectly on Verizon XL 8.1 w/ July security update.

EDIT: Can't get root, but bootloader is confirmed unlocked and TWRP installed successfully. Asking for help here.

EDIT 2: I just needed Magisk.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Phalanx7621:
If the bootloader is unlocked and you have TWRP then flash the latest Magisk beta for root.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PresidentMcCain:
Another data point to add possibly: I obtained an OG Verizon Pixel that was initially on Nougat, and sideloaded the latest Pie firmware OTA zip on it. I was able to toggle "Enable OEM unlocking" without doing anything special...it was never disabled.

I verified it's a Verizon model through its IMEI.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Yousvel:
Confirmed this method works on my Pixel XL running Official Android Pie.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Neo:
Same here ;)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] drkknight74:
Okay, at first I didnt think this worked on the pixel, but it's because the step is missing a step.

After step 8 you need to restart your phone again. Then you'll be able to unlock OEM.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Neo:
Maybe for you. I followed the steps exactly as outlined in the OP no problem without the need to reboot after step 8.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] loveVII:
Weird. I follow all steps and can even toggle "OEM unlocking" to on, but when I restart to bootloader it says "Failure" because it's still locked. Restarting I see the OEM unlocking is grayed out again and set to off... Any help?

Nevermind. I'm dumb and can't read.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
:laugh:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bramton1:
So the September security patch for 9.0 has a version specifically made for Verizon phones. There's a good chance this fixes the exploit from this thread. So if you want to unlock your bootloader, do it before taking this update.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Neo:
Yep, you never know.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Sure you do. You know how Big Red likes to...Stick it to the userman! ?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] smokinjoe2122:
FYI, even after the Verizon update to Pie for Sept 5th, I could unlock it... After step 8, it took 2 reboots
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] acompres:
i can confirm that after the security update on Sept 8th 2018 this exploit still works
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eginugraham:
Glad to hear
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Crlog:
IT WORKS!!!! THANK YOU 10000x !
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] louie 0607:
Does this method work on a pixel 2 running on Android pie with September security patch?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FoneWatcher:
Search thread first. https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77418412&postcount=413
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JamesHasty:
Duh...

That would be because this is for the Pixel XL not the XL 2.......

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I have factory reset the phone like 3 times now its still grayed out.... any help would be great.:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

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I cannot get this to work. ive reset the phone a bunch of times and its just not ungraying the unlock switch... any ideas???:confused::confused::confused:

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HELP ME! LOL

I cannot get this to work. ive reset the phone a bunch of times and its just not ungraying the unlock switch... any ideas???
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] madpb:
YES!!Success..Thank you so much . This is great. It worked. Time to go rom shopping for my Pixel :good::good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sgtslaughter64:
Has anyone tried this on the Pixel 2 XL?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Hit the search button, and type in pixel 2 xl. Thy answer shall be revealed :cool:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Phalanx7621:
Search? Pfffft I'd rather ask the same question a ton of other people have just to have it answered a thousand times.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
After 2 days of trading body shots with adb/sdk I finally got this bad boy cracked open and unlocked.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

edit: Now that I got it unlocked, Im looking at it like 'damn, now what' lol

edit2: oh yea...recovery and root

edit3: what are the advantages/disadvantages of stock recovery? I mean why would one keep

the stock recovery instead of twrp?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] post-mortem:
I'd say it's the other way around. You should only bother installing TWRP if you need it installed. If you don't plan on making backups or flashing any files, then you don't need TWRP (but, then, why did you bother rooting?).

Keep in mind that you don't need TWRP installed to use TWRP; you can always just boot from the twrp.img file using fastboot (assuming you have access to a PC, of course).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
lol yep

but for some strange reason i am having the hardest time flashing twrp and rooting thru adb. Smh right when i think the hard part was over lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sliding_billy:
fastboot boot [insert trwp file name].img from bootloader, and then from the TWRP .img instance you can install the twrp .zip file. Same for Magisk. Run the .img and then install the Magisk .zip or run TWRP from revovery if you installed it and then install Magisk. I do not recommend stacking installs in TWRP. It has worked with various versions and then not worked in others. If you choose to install the TWRP .zip after Magisk for some reason, you will need to install Magisk again to rewrite boot and re-root. The computer will just boot back into TWRP or at best not be rooted anymore. Hope thta helps since you just said "hardest time" with no details.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
well what i mean is, it'll say that no such file or directory when I put in the fastboot command but I am looking at it in the folder. Same thing when i was unlocking the bootloader, which i had to modify the path and variables like 12times ( literally) to get that right.

edit1: tried these names for twrp file 3.2.3-1-marlin.img, 3.2.3-1.img, twrp.img,

edit2: so i got twrp running with fastboot BUT while in it I flash the twrp and su zip files and upon reboot its all gone, no recovery nor root?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Edit: Got numbers mixed up.

Just rename twrp-3.2.3-1...img to twrp.img. Right click the file select properties and check the name. Is there a double extension i. e. .img.img?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
no

right now I am in twrp 3.2.3-1, I am looking at the recovery menu, BUT when i flash 'twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.2.3-1.zip' it flashes successfully and when i flash 'SR4-SuperSU-v2.78-SR4-20161115184928.zip' is goes successful but when I reboot system it says no root access found and i have no recovery.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sliding_billy:
I was going to suggest either putting your .img file in the same directory as fastboot and shift opening your command prompt right from there to avoid the variable issue. Of course using the full file name like fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-1-marlin.img or the sailfish equivalent. The bigger issue is you mention using the SU .zip file superSU is long since obsolete. You need to install Magisk to root.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
magisk huh:eek: lol im getting old guys lol

ok but what about the no recovery after flashing the recovery zip, or did i screw that up too

i also have this root-marlin-pixelxl.zip, now Im scared that Im about to bork this up
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sliding_billy:
I doubt it. You should be able to boot the twrp .img and then install the twrp .zip to get recovery back. If not, then you will need to flash the boot image to get the stock recovery back or just run the flash-all.bat from the full system image (you cad edit out the -w in the flash-all file to keep your user/program files). I have no idea what that root .zip file is. I wouldn't go that rout. Installing Magisk once you have TWRP running is just a click away.

P.S. My 47 years have their old age moments too.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
ok now i am lost because i thought i was on the right track and i can fastboot to recovery but 'adb reboot recovery' reboots the phone completely and not into recovery, which i assume isnt installed even though i flashed the zip 'twrp-pixel-installer-marilin-3.2.3-1.zip' unless I flashed the wrong zip there too.

I am on 8.0 and Oct 5, 2017 security patch level. Idk if that could be my problem?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sliding_billy:
Did you install the twrp .zip from the twrp .img after you tried installing SU? If so, start over again with the twrp .img and then install the twrp .zip from the twrp .img instance. Also, power down completely and power up while holding the volume down button to select recovery from the bootloader instead of using adb reboot recovery.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
1. tried the power and volume down button.....phone booted 2x to normal operation

2. I booted into bootloader via command 'adb reboot bootloader' from there i used the command 'fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-1-marlin.img' to get twrp on phone, then I select install button and flashed 'twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.2.3-1.zip, then i flashed the su zip which i just now found out I have to root with magisk.

3. both recovery nor root are on the phone ;-[

4. am i using the wrong zip(s) or something because I am lost at this point, other than trying to get a magisk which i have to go find that zip and/or instructions.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sliding_billy:
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.2.3-1.zip is the right file to install from the .img instance of TWRP assuming you have an XL. It still sound like the last thing you did was attempt to install SuperSU. See my last post to boot the .img and install the .zip from there. My honest advice at this point is to read a bunch of the how to root, etc posts/guides and get a clear understanding instead of throwing stuff against the wall. It probably wouldn't hurt to run the flash-all and even leave the -w (wipe) to really start from sccratch. Now that your bootloader is unlocked, you have time to learn the device.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Edit: Sorry, got numbers mixed up.

If you are planning on installing a custom rom, follow the instructions in the OP of the custom rom you are trying to install.

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If you want to upgraded to Android 9.0.0 Pie

Go here: [Guide] Pixel XL Android 9.0.0 (Pie) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless ROOT + September 2018 Security Patch

Do #4 then #7 or #8 to root.

There are link for all the files you need.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
no i wasnt trying to get a custom rom, just root....for now

I dont see 3.2.3.2, all I see is 3.2.3-1 on the twrp website

hey if i have to upgrade to 9.0 to be able to root i will lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Edit: Sorry, got my numbers mixed up. It is

TWRP 3.2.3-1

for Google Pixel XL.

You do not have to upgrade to root. Pie has some fixes for the Pixel XL and lots of Pixel XL owners have made the move to it from Android 8.0.0 and 8.1.0 Oreo.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
i think they took it down cus 3.2.3-2 is not listed, unless i am blind or something
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] post-mortem:
You're confused.

Things have changed. The Pixel phones do not have the standard partition layout we've had for years, they have the A/B partitions. The take home message for now is that there is no recovery partition. Flashing TWRP does not write to the recovery partition, and the key combo does not boot from the recovery partition. There is no recovery partition. What we think of as recovery is now part of the boot.img file. One benefit of this is that messing up the recovery or a Magisk install can be repaired by using fastboot to flash the stock boot.img taken from the stock ROM.

SuperSU is dead. Root is obtained by flashing Magisk.

It's actually quite easy. Boot into TWRP, flash Magisk, reboot into system. You'll be rooted. You don't even need adb.

As far as your problems with fastboot, please make sure you only have one copy of fastboot on your PC (hint: check your PATH).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
You're right, i'm wrong got my numbers mixed up. I apologize fo the confusion.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
oh god dont tell i have to redo all this again smh. i need to go to bed

Command window says... Download boot.img. is ok and flashing boot is ok, then twrp shows up on phone and well you know the rest :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] leondestiny:
new to pixel 2xl, i have the same thing as above..

is there a way to unlock this thing yet...?

hm, it was never greyed out in the beginning , but when i enabled it (the dude i bought it off from) then he took out his sim.

after he reset it greyed out, so im not sure its a verizon pixel, and this method works for me just like the the quoted msg, i can unlock oem in dev options after the steps but flashing unlock says not allowed....
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
This method does not work on the p2 or p2xl. You get the results you are seeing.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] leondestiny:
do you think it would read my sim if it was verizon?

im from middle east and the pixel2xl i have reads my sim card just fine, so you still think its verizon locked?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
Verizon pixel 2's are carrier unlocked.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alecthenice:
Did you have to format your oem.properties?

I believe I am missing this step as my dev options oem can toggle but I am still yeilding a failed fastboot response to ;unlock/critical_unlock/lock all the commands in my knowledge. Any thoughts?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
do you think my problem could be its because the phone is 8.0?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
If you mean because your Pixel XL has a Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) factory image on it. I don't think so, I suggest you try pie (Android 9.0.0).

Go here: [Guide] Pixel XL Android 9.0.0 (Pie) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless ROOT + September 2018 Security Patch

a. Download the September 9.0.0 'marlin' factory image. If your Carrier is Verizon download this one:

9.0.0 (PPR2.180905.006.A1, Sep 2018, Verizon) from here: https://developers.google.com/android/images Don't forget to copy the SHA256 number.

b. If you do not have the latest SDK Platform-tools r28.0.1, download it from here: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html

c. Verify the SHA256 of the factory image:

marlin-ppr2.180905.006.a1-factory-a78fe264.zip

d. Do #4 'wipe data' if you want a clean install. If not do want a 'clean install' do #4 'keep data'

e. Do #7 if you want to root your phone.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] leondestiny:
weird ,was just a bug then.. reset the phone and it read my sim again.

btw. i asked downtown today, some guy who fiddles with phones at a phone shop told me he 'can' unlock the locked verizon bootloader for me, but that it would take him alot of time and also cost 40$

though i dont know if i want that..as i think if i somehow mess something up with flashing stuff on this ab crap (like my op6) then theres a chance of bootloader locking again.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
As of right now there is nobody who is publicly known or announced that can unlock your bootloader. There is a person who made the claim and gave instructions in the p2xl thread several weeks ago but nobody has successfully duplicated. My guess is the person was wrong.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
Ok i'll give it a shot since it's like the 3rd time you'd made this suggest and I cant for the life of me figure out why I can fastboot the twrp img but flashing the zip doesnt stick smh. I'll be back if I bork this up. Well I'll be back if i get it right too actually.