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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GarlandKey:
Okay, ladies and gentlemen. Please go to the Verizon forums and upvote the question I just posted so that it gets the attention it deserves. This is yet another attempt to persuade Verizon to reveal a solution to this problem or for them to create a solution promptly.

Will you give me instructions on how to unlock the bootloader on my Verizon Pixel 1?

Please pass this to your highest level customer service supervisor immediately - even if that means escalating this to a customer advocate. I do not want to talk to you unless your status meets these criteria - don't even reply. To do anything but what I just requested is poor customer service...

community.verizon.com
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rodken:
Verizon as a whole feels that boot loaders are vitally important code. Making them open for easy access makes a device very vulnerable and to the network itself. Even worse is, that UEFI took the boot loader from the storage medium header to an average partition. Which might make it more flexible, but also easier to access and therefore a lot more vulnerable.

-- This is a write-up on Verizon's stance when it comes to chasing unlocked bootloaders.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GarlandKey:
I don't care - their opinions on the matter are irrelevant to me. They are locking me out of pre-existing functionality on a product that I own.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rodken:
It's ironic how you mentioned that you don't care - which is pretty much Verizon's stance at this point in time.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GarlandKey:
That is why I'm giving them an opportunity before escalating it to litigation.

Also, I could have worded that better. I do appreciate you sharing that information. Thank you for being so kind.

I simply don't care about Verizon's stance on the situation bull**** arguments. If they can show facts in court that show significant expense to other carriers for allowing unlocked bootloaders, they might have had an argument in the past. Since they can't show that data, the argument means very little. It is a violation of a consumer's right to repair.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GarlandKey:
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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SpaceSaver2000:
I went, I upvoted, I support.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NANDO1413:
Up vote 😀
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NANDO1413:
Post in community pixel on Reddit!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wssddc:
I have a Verizon Pixel 1 XL, and after a recent battery replacement, it still works fine. But I'd put on a custom rom to get security updates if I could. (It was slightly cheaper to buy from Verizon than from Google, and Verizon said they unlock after 60 days. I didn't suspect that just meant sim unlock.)

The argument to make to Verizon is that, for phones that don't get security updates, locking bootloaders increases the number of compromised phones on their network.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sergry22:
I bought my pixel xl on aliexpress and the phone is not tied to an operator, I can put any operator, everything works, but the OEM is not active, which I just didn’t do ....
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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sergry22:
to solve problems, it is better to do something good, because forums are created so that a person can find a solution to his problem, even if it is paid. I have no desire to visit your goat forum... yet...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blackmennewstyle:
Man, i guess i should have read that thread before buying my Pixel 2 XL from the US. Even now in Thailand, the phone won't let me unlock its bootloader.

The trick on first page actually works, you can enable OEM unlock but as soon as you reboot in bootloader mode, the phone instantly gets locked again and impossible to unlock flashing even with critical.

And here i thought the US has great career companies, they seem even cheatier than what we have in Thailand lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SGpro:
The get_ks_token gat be get if you follow the gist "https://gist.github.com/sabpprook/091c7f51f064013c734b3afcef131d6d#file-gistfile1-txt"

contents are

--for download devices
htc_fastboot dump kstoken 0 0 0

--for hboot devices
htc_fastboot oem get_ks_token

--submit token to htcdev unlock bootloader page
https://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions/page-2

--flash kstoken
htc_fastboot flash kstoken <bin>

just use the site, I wonder if I get get S-OFF and downgrade for depixel8
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheSayaMan:
Its funny how almost a year ago GarlandKey was threating Verizon and has disappeared. He has no case against Verizon. They lock and keep their bootloaders locked and nothing anyone can do about it and legal action is a waste of time.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Dragon Kumera:
i got lucky and bootloader unlocked my pixel xl gen 1 verizon before they locked it. Running lineage os 20 now
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheSayaMan:
On earlier software it was possible, but not anymore. You got lucky.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Dragon Kumera:
Yea. I think I did it one summer back around lineage os 16
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] i n f a m o u s:
So if I were to purchase a brand new Pixel I would still be able to unlock the bootloader as long as I don't update the firmware?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheSayaMan:
Buy a new pixel directly from Google and you can do it. If you get from Verizon then you can't no matter what.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] -SKYLINE-:
For those checking in on this in 2023, I just spent 5 hours trying this with no luck on a Pixel Sailfish 128GB with the final update from Verizon. I tried both with and without step 6 above (the idea came from the following reddit post where as recently as 2 months ago someone seemed to have random success

https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/k1f8z7
).

From what I understand so far (not sure if this was explained) is that all Pixel from North America initially have the oem unlock slider disabled on factory reset. Once the Pixel gets online the first time, it will check it's IMEI against google's database to see if it is from Verizon. This is why step 6 removes the phone function (and you will see that the IMEI is the unavailable). Perhaps the rationale was that if there is no IMEI to check against google's database, then it would let enable the oem unlock slider. Perhaps the final update from google removed this exploit.

Just fyi, I also learned to confirm if my pixel is from Verizon with the following youtube video

Hopefully there will be developments in this area considering there seems to be a paid (although sketchy method mentioned on Page 72).

Edit: just reread my original post which I initially wrote my pixel was from Google. That's a typo, it's from Verizon... After 5 hours of frustration, the mind goes a bit blurry.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dave678:
Really. Even if it's an unlocked model from Google?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dave678:
Ooof I checked and the one I bought is a VZW model
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] -SKYLINE-:
Just realized my post said from Google, it was from Verizon. Fixed typo.

I have a second pixel sailfish which after checking the imei is a refurbished model (it actually states this) which I understand is from Google. The OEM unlock slider is available for the refurbished one.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alex.o:
I've tried this a few times and get the token, but the HTC website rejects it.

Error Code: 150.

Error Reason: Extract Token Information Fail.

The token is also different each time I run the fastboot command.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SGpro:
Same for me, HTCDev won’t let you unlock it, I found a phone shop in Taipei and they do these unlocks, and they have a contact who was previously employed at HTC, he could login to HTC internally and generate these unlock tokens, but he lost access to the internal portal.

the last time they unlocked this model of pixel for S-Off was 2 months ago, it’s a shame that I missed that opportunit.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] doreamy:
I tried to get in contact with this person for a few days via email and skype with no luck. Do you happen to know who else can unlock the bootloader?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheSayaMan:
If you have the Verizon variant, it can't be unlocked and no one can do it!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] -SKYLINE-:
I haven't tried contacting this person, but given it seems to be a contact in China and it's Chinese New Year season, probably give it a few weeks and try again?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheSayaMan:
Do you have the Verizon variant? If so, don't waste your time, it can't be rooted nor can the bootloader be unlocked. He's probably referring to carrier unlocked to work with all carriers which is different than bootloader unlocked.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gomme600:
Hi, have you heard back from them yet ?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheSayaMan:
You can't unlock bootloader on Verizon!!!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gomme600:
According to multiple sources, you can by using a HTC flash method however you need special hardware to do it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rodken:
Try him also on Skype: yingii2008@yahoo.com.cn

Rumor has it that he has a private key/token to decrypt.

The taobao dealer use "usbredirector" to connect to one's and seems to use "get_ks_token" to unlock the bootloader.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Voltron:
I would pay for this service. Please let me know if you find anymore out!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheSayaMan:
Its just a rumor and untrue. Like I've said many times, it can't be done!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Riants:
BONJOUR ,

EST CE QUE CA MARCHERA SUR MON GOOGLE PIXEL 5
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheSayaMan:
That method no longer works for those devices and won't work for any other Verizon pixel device either. That exploit was patched.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Riants:
pardon , est ce que il y a un moyen pour deverrouiller mon sim parce que ça affiche toujours : carte sim non comptatible a chaques fois que j'utilise u sim autres que verizon
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Riants:
pardon , est ce que ce y y a un moyen pour deverrouiller mon sim sim sim que ce qu'elle fait grand et toujours : carte sim non compatible avec les fois que j'utilise u sim autres que verizon
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheSayaMan:
You can look online for paid methods on how to carrier unlock the phone so it can be used with other carriers. Verizon should be able to as well for free as long as the phone is paid off.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Riants:
mais on peut plus installer un room personnaliseé sur google pixel alors ?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] manifest011:
who knows how to do oem unlock on pixel 5 verzion....? Let me know....
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CSDragonrider:
Does this work on Rogers pixel 7??
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
I should have also mentioned that I would advise against taking an OTA which then could in fact lock you back up. However, if you manually fastboot the monthly updates, you should be fine :good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dave oh:
Hey guys,

just thought i drop this here if you are having issues with this on your pixel.

i did my pixel the day this came out and it took a number of tries maybe about 15 times before the grayed OEM toggle became active.

today i did successfully on my bro's Pixel XL after trying so many times .

not sure how guys achieved this with one or two attempts, but it works
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hassanrashid3:
Hey I tried this method on my OG Pixel 32 gb and it unlocked the bootloader without any errors (it worked on the first try) but in my developer options, the OEM Unlocking toggle is still greyed out. Underneath that, it says "Bootloader is already unlocked." Was this also the case for you?

1. Can anybody tell me what this means? If my bootloader unlocked successfully, why can't I toggle the OEM option? Do I have to do the process all over again?

2. When I restart (or power off then turn on) the phone, it shows a big yellow warning sign and a message saying "Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader." Then it starts up fine, showing an unlocked lock sign below the Google logo:

I understand this is normal, but is there anything I can do for this to not show up? It's kinda annoying

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tweaked:
Its all normal and you are stuck with it as long as you are bootloader unlocked.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hassanrashid3:
Thanks, but why is the OEM toggle disabled?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hokiealumnus:
Because you have a Verizon version of the Pixel. It wasn't meant to be unlocked so you don't have full time access to that switch. If it bothers you all that much, sell yours and buy a Google version of the Pixel.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hassanrashid3:
I'm new to this so sorry if I'm being overly bothersome, but what do you mean by "full time access"? For example, I can toggle that option when wanting to root my device now, right?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tweaked:
I can't answer why. It was locked and exploited to be unlocked. So i'd go with; because you illegitimately unlocked the device and not in the way it should have been done if google or verizon had unlocked it.

Its cosmetic if your device says its unlocked. It wont bother you at all.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hassanrashid3:
Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hokiealumnus:
Google devices can be locked and unlocked at will, whenever you want. Verizon chooses to sell devices that are locked down. Some kind soul must find and publish an exploit that allows Verizon phones to unlock. This exploit temporarily allows the use of the switch you are talking about. As soon as you put your SIM back in, it is locked down again, but this time with an unlocked bootloader.

Once the bootloader is unlocked, there is never any reason to re-lock it except for warranty replacement. Disregard the button. You exploited it to allow yourself to unlock the bootloader. It has served its purpose and you never need to even look at it again.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PresidentMcCain:
Only downside is, SafetyNet will always fail once you unlock the bootloader (i.e. Google Pay won't work.) Unless, you flash something like Magisk, which needs to be flashed after EVERY OTA (even if you don't need root access!) That's the major disincentive of rooting/unlocking bootloader these days, because everything is so dependent on SafetyNet passing, and how much it interferes with monthly updates.

Plus, for major releases, you won't be able to flash the OTA right away since Magisk won't be compatible, most likely. That's not a knock against Magisk in any way, just pointing out the real-world hurdles.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hokiealumnus:
Yes, these are all true, and should all be weighed vs using an unlocked device. If someone isn't willing to deal with the compromises, they shouldn't be trying to unlock their phones. All advice in this thread generally assumes people know the risks vs rewards of unlocking a bootloader.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] awakenedwithin:
Took two tries and I'm relieved after waiting over a year. Took out the bloatware as soon as I installed Magisk.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PresidentMcCain:
Can't assume that, especially since the guy you replied to just said he's new to all this...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hokiealumnus:
Fair enough.

He should also know Netflix doesn't allow installation from the play store on an unlocked bootloader. It can be installed via apk download from apk mirror though.

Again, there are ways around this stuff, but you will need to figure that out if they are important to you.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sillyshyme:
I own the Google Pixel XL 2 VZW and dose not work.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Unfortunately, no it doesn't ??
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] iPhone5:
Works for me [pixel 5inch] after 7 minutes active internet surfing (click all banners what I see)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Liger878:
For some reason its not working for me and I am not sure why. I followed everything to the T but when I go to fastboot to unlock the bootloader, it says "oem unlock not allowed" and i know i enabled oem unlock every time because i tried more than once.

Verizon Pixel XL 2

Any suggestions?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hokiealumnus:
This does not work for the Pixel 2 XL (or Pixel 2). It only works on first gen Pixels.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pizza_pablo:
Kind of annoying?

I think of it as a red badge of courage.

At least it's got a black background.

---------- Post added at 11:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:01 PM ----------

You shouldn't assume a hack for the OG Pixel will work on a Pixel 2.

This is the forum for the OG Pixel XL.

Several others have posted that their attempts on a Pixel 2 failed.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] squish102:
So a little new to this too, and have unlocked the bootloader and was going to flash stock android but then would like to lock bootloader so that I can use google pay. I am not sure if that will work and if I can unlock again if needed. I just hate being locked to verizon and wish I could have gotten a deal on a google store pixel.

Could anyone knowledgeable let me know if it is worth flashing so that I can lock again and get rid of verizon.

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EliXiRiXilE:
The wifi/bluetooth module in my phone is broken, so I can't use this exploit.

Any idea for a workaround for step 8?

Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lordlittlebrooks:
i was running the P beta when I did this exploit. I unlocked the bootloader and then after a little time I decided to lock it back. after another factory reset, i noticed my sim was not working, just like you. i opted out of the p beta and after that factory reset, my phone now recognizes my sim again.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AviationAtom:
Pretty sure you're SOL, as I believe it needs to talk to Google's servers to unlock.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Not sure what you are talking about. You are not locked to Verizon at all. If you want to switch you are free to do so without unlocking bl.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Once you've unlock it do not lock it unless you want a brick.

After you unlock your bootloader go here:

[Guide] Pixel XL Android 8.1.0 (OREO) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless ROOT + June Security Patch

Do #4 keep data to update firmware/factory image

Do #7 to root with Magisk: Magisk will hide apps so root will not be detected.

Go here to read about Magisk [url="https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/guide-magisk-troubleshooting-t3641417][GUIDE] Magisk and MagiskHide installation and troubleshooting...[/url]
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joedeuce:
Anyone know if June security patch addresses this?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Addresses what?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Good question! :good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joedeuce:
Addresses the entire point of this thread; sorry I wasn't more specific.

Addresses the ability to unlock your bootloader.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Thanks to everyone who contributed to finding this out. Have to get a replacement today (stupid audio codec defect) and now I don't have to worry about being able to unlock or not.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] squish102:
My goal was to try get the phone closer to a google store phone. Looks like this is not what I need. Thanks for the reply/

---------- Post added at 01:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:12 AM ----------

Thanks this is very helpful. I probably should have understood what unlocking bootloader meant. It means that I can never use google pay which I used quite often and is the future, until I replace the phone :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Unlocking thr bootloader does not mean you cannot use Google/Android Pay. Lots of people use it that have rooted with Magisk.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PresidentMcCain:
You cannot assume that Magisk or similar methods will work forever. As [MENTION=4470081]topjohnwu[/MENTION] mentioned, it's a cat-and-mouse game of Google patching up loopholes and hobbyist developers finding more loopholes, etc. For the average user, it is safer to tell them that they may never be able to use Google Pay in this case.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tweaked:
Just flash it back to stock and relock it man. You obviously never needed root. Most like would never use it and you can relock it if you ensure you are fully stock.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PresidentMcCain:
This is the right advice ^

Only unlock the bootloader if you know what you're doing, and understand all of the benefits and drawbacks.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
I wasn't aware that there was a difference software wise.

Sounded like you thought it was locked to carrier.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
True :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] youngwake:
After using this method, can I Re-lock the Bootloader and then Un-lock it again?

Basically, will the phone be unlock-able at will after the initial unlock with this method?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Hello,

Can someone with a rooted device upload /data/system/packages.xml? I need this for a rooting experiment, and as far as I know, it doesn't contain any personal information.

Also, I'll prefer the file from a HD 8 (2016) or HD 10 (2017), but if you don't have them, any tablet will do. :)

Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Cleanser2012:
Is this what you need? From my hd 10
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Yes. Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] b1llf0x:
....and here's the file from a rooted 6th gen hd8
[General Questions and Answers] Dr.Ghobar:
On an Asus Zenpad 3s 10 Z500KL tablet, RU Unistaller Pro has been wrongly used to freeze an app named "ZenUI Launcher". After restart, only notification bar and Settings work. I need to run RU Unistaller Pro to defrost "ZenUI Launcher".

How can I run RU Unistaller Pro in this situation (via ADB, or any other solution)?

Or if you have any other solution, please guide me.

Sincere thanks in advance

Dr.Ghobar
[General Questions and Answers] HippoInWindow:
This is not so complicated.

1. Enter Settings.

2. Go to Google.

3. Choose the three dots from the top right corner.

4. Select “Help and Feedback”.

5. Choose the three dots from the top right corner.

6. Choose “View in Google Play Store”.

7. Search for RU Uninstaller Pro.

8. Just start RU Uninstaller Pro from there.
[General Questions and Answers] Dr.Ghobar:
Thank you very much.

I will try it and report back.