yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hazard15301:
I'll give it a shot, as I haven't yet taken the October update. I'm doubtful it will work. The only guy other than the OP that confirmed it working was a guy with two posts, and both of them in that thread. Might be trolling.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 0dam:
This is terrible. Google stopped support for the Pixel XL October 2019. So it is just a matter of time until an exploit is found to unlock the bootloader since Google will no longer close those backdoors?

This is still a great phone, hope a fix is found soon.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hazard15301:
Just tried. Does not work.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] faizanraza55:
I tried several times

It didn't work

Android 10

Pixel 1
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] greeneyez15o:
Same ?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] semada:
Technically their is one last update in December
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Supaiku:
Also not working on Android 10 - gah, why did I not unlock it before updating!? Should have known better.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samcoinc:
I gave up. Asked an ebay seller if he could send me one that was oem unlockable... He said - he gets that question a lot and sent me one. Got it this morning - lineageos installed. Happy camper. My Verizon version will be just for backup.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ycking:
I bought a phone off Ebay that was Verizon Model (Pixel). It was still on Android 8.0.0, i followed the instructions posted here, i had to wipe the data twice and was successfully able to unlock the boot loader, flash latest factory image from google (10.0.0 (QP1A.191005.007.A1, Oct 2019) without any issues.

Thanks, op!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ReedN:
I bought a Pixel 1 off e-bay and had updated the Android to 10 before I realized that Verizon prevents the unlock. I'm anxious to find a way around the unlock block as the method in this thread no longer works.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chetannaik24:
One day I did hard reset and since then phone lost IMEI and cannot connect to wifi. What can be done??
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] arsxda:
This just worked!!

I tried absolutely everything to get it to unlock, no go. It was at the screen where normally you could enable oem-unlock slider-checkbox (after following all the steps that normally work) and I gave up and inserted a T-mobile SIM card and rebooted.

Just in case I skipped everything during setup, and enabled developer options, but still grayed out.

Then realizing my phone was using Mobile Data since WiFi was not setup, so I turned off mobile data, and went back to Developer options - AND IT WORKED!

I was on Android 9, Build PPR2.181005.003 in case it matters.

This is my best recollection of what happened. I can not give a definitive report since I was just trying all sorts of random things.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tinybear2:
Didn't work for me unfortunately(Android 9, July 2019 patch)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] semada:
any chance you can pull a bug report, to confirm its a Verizon model?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jedpublic:
The instructions in this link actually worked for me (or maybe in combination with some of the other things I was doing). Granted, I had to do things a bit differently, due to the fact that my Really Blue Pixel was running QP1A.191005.007.A3. I explain a bit more here (https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=81185253&postcount=15).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] junglism93:
Happy days mate and well done on linking what you did to achieve unlocking, you didn't say if your device was a Verizon model or not but hopefully it'll help get another user or two unlocked that are in a similar situation :good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jedpublic:
Apologies... My Really Blue Pixel was obtained from Google directly, not Verizon; however, I've used it on Verizon exclusively.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] teradaz:
is there any update to unlock it on Android 10 latest stock for Marlin?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Shadows_PY:
Hi, i tried to unlock bootloader on my Google Pixel, my compilation is: QP1A.191005.007.A3, Android 10, security patch 6 October 2019.

I tried this tutorial, and when do 'adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone' the IMEI address goes to UNKNOWN, and the OEM UNLOCK option is still disabled in gray, I can't move it, still waiting for a moment but The problem persists.

I have left the phone for more than 10 minutes with the internet and the option remains gray, and the IMEI is dead.

I do a WIPE and the IMEI fixes itself, but I don't get OEM UNLOCK.

If someone can give me hope I will love it
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sidhaarthm:
I've just bought myself a brand new Pixel 1 XL - 128GB Factory Unlocked. Sadly I wasn't aware of all these issues with OEM unlocking via the Developer Menu. Not knowing the drawbacks, I casually breezed through all the upgrades and reached 10.0 (QP1A.191005.007.A3) state. It was then I realised I cocked up...:crying: because no matter what combination of instructions I try in this (and other) threads, I simply cannot get the greyed out menu to budge! :(:confused: I have tried at least a dozen factory resets, countless adb removals, with/without WiFi, with/without SIM, with/without Google sign in, with/without Safe Mode, with/without Guest User Profile delete and so on.... all to no avail:crying:

I am lost at the moment... I'm sure there's other in the same boat as me. I really do hope there is a solution for all of us out there.. any one have any ideas? :mad:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 0dam:
If you have a Verizon Phone they block OEM unlocking. You need a "Unlocked" phone. Sadly, many of the used Pixels being sold are labled "uinlocked" meaning you can switch carriers. But most have the bootloader locked down because the phone was originally a carrier specific phone and not a true "unlocked" phone. I think the moment you put in a SIM from certain carriers (like Verizon), the phone downloads that carriers specific settings and applies it to your phone... like locking the bootloader.

If you can get ahold of a friends SIM (from a carrier that dosent lock the bootloader), try putting that SIM in and see if it lets you unlock it. I havent tried this but I am in the same situation as you. A Pixel with a locked bootloader that I can't unlock. Purchased it off eBay that said it was "unlocked". Turned it on without a SIM and immediatly went to unlock the bootloader and it was greyed out.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sidhaarthm:
Thanks for your reply mate. I am fairly confident that my unit is NOT a Verizon model. I am based in the UK and I believe the seller had sourced this unit via Google Store direct or via some other carrier (he couldn't remember exactly) - but I am certain it cannot be Verizon all the way here. The phone came with 3 pin UK power adaptor so its' UK specification. I read somewhere that sometimes the option becomes available after 7-10 days of usage, though unlikely in case of a Pixel device. I can only live in hope...very lost here and gutted as I have not used a stock Nexus/Pixel phone all the way from the very first OG Nexus and Galaxy Nexus. I have owned only this phone line over the last 7+ years. Not sure what I can do - contacting Google directly won't do me much good as I don't have the proof of purchase and won't know the answer to their questions. What I do know is that my phone is carrier unlocked as I tried a Vodafone SIM in it yesterday and it worked fine... However, I tried to activate the option in Developer Settings many times before finally inserting a SIM card. Nothing seemed to make a difference. I will keep an eye on this thread in the meantime. Thanks for your guidance nonetheless :good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 0dam:
Best you can do is remove all the bloat from it without having root.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mengxaxau:
Still no solution for 10?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Honorall2:
Still nothing,am waiting too for someone to crack this verizon bootloader,hope there is someone who can do it....
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] apus.one:
Alternate method that worked (the above didn't work for me)

The above didn't work for me. :(

I'm happy to say I tried:

search for "the root ninja dePixel8" (xda won't let me post a URL) and it worked for me

using instructions again search for from "wccftech com unlock-google-pixel-bootloader"
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Honorall2:
This working on android 10??
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mengxaxau:
Work for u?which android version?build?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheGreatRanger1:
It did not work for me. Still waiting on some fix to this issue.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] skippwhy:
Get a new phone for Christmas, thinking it will be a cinch to root after years with Sprint phones, and it's a ****ing Verizon variant that I apparently can't root until someone figures out an exploit (if someone figures out an exploit).

Coooool :good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CLPose:
This did work in Android 7.1.1 or lower. It doesn't work in 7.1.2+. Anyway, thanks for the info! Good luck!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] apus.one:
Version

Android 9. Refurbed phone from a reputable vendor. I suspect it was previously either Rogers or Verizon. Then PIxel XL was native version 7.11 when it came out.

Noted side effect while it unlocked the bootloader for fastboot and TWRP install (and lineage 16)... The OEM lock button in the OS remained greyed out. Looking to flash stock ROM from google next see if it fixes the issue.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Honorall2:
Nothing,we are waiting for someone to have mercy for us verizon pixel users to crack this ****ttt,hope there is someone who is reading this and have time to do it...........................:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheGreatRanger1:
I tried to flash the stock ROM from Google, and I ran into the following issue/error:

"Update package is older than the current build, expected a build newer than timestamp ... Downgrade not allowed"
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CLPose:
You need to unlock bootloader to downgrade your OS.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ai777:
I could manage to unlock bootlader on 10QP1A.191005.007.A1 Verizon Pixel.

What it worked for me was:

1. Factory reset

2. Boot into safe mode with holding down volume down button when you see google logo at boot.

3. Skip everything but WiFi

4. Let update running

5. Enable developer mode

I could enable OEM unlocking. Hope this will work on yours.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
So, you started the process of unlocking your Pixel XL when you were on the 10.0.0 (QP1A.191005.007.A1, Oct 2019) factory/OTA image. After, you did the 'Factory reset' (Settings -> System -> Advanced -> Reset options -> Erase all data (factory reset)). I am assuming #4 'update' was the Dec 2019 factory image?

So, step 6 would be 'enable OEM unlocking'?

That will be great news to all Verizon 'purchased' Pixel XL owners, as soon as someone with a Pixel XL 'purchased from Verizon confirms this method works.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ai777:
Yup. My Pixel came with the Android 10 October update. I bought it from ebay. #4 is just a Google play update, etc. Not Dec 2019 update.

Step 6 is enable OEM unlocking.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Glad you got your Pixel XL bootloader unlocked. :)

I really hope your method works for Pixel XL owners that purchased their Pixel XL from Verizon. So, they can unlock their bootloader.

If you are new to the pixel XL this guide might help. If you want to read it with the XDA app: Tap 3 dot menu (upper right corner), tap open in browser

:)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheGreatRanger1:
I can confirm that the above method does not work for a Verizon Pixel.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Honorall2:
NOT working on Android 10 final update,verizon phone.Lets wait little bit more...for someone to FINALLY crack it!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ai777:
Hmm,

Just for the test, I flashed the 10.0.0 (QP1A.191005.007.A3, Dec 2019) and relocked the bootloarder . The above method worked again for me.

I'm wondering if you didn't boot up safe mode after you do the factory reset. You need to keep holding volume down until you see the safe mode on the left bottom. The timing is, after you see the second google logo when "Erasing" process is done, hold volume down key. It would be one to two minutes.

By the way, mine is Pixel not XL, though.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Honorall2:
On Pixel XL NOT working,we are waiting...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MissouriMarine:
after enabling can you still recover your google account setup?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zipjay:
This does not work. Tried on Verizon Pixel and yes i had safe mode at the bottom left. OEM unlock greyed out.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] iBlameLag:
I have a new (just unboxed) Pixel 1 that is on Android 7.1.1 and I still can't get the original method working. I think it's Verizon, but the original method should still work since it's on 7.1.1 and never connected to the internet, right? I've tried a bunch of things but no success. Any ideas?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
If it is on this Factory Image: 7.1.1 (NMF26O, Dec 2016)

You could try 'depixel8', google it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Whammamoosha:
I can attest that this method works for a Motorola One Zoom running Pie (for unlocking before the one-week waiting period).

Since the Safe Mode method is different (can only be applied after booting), 2 and 3 must be swapped.

Thanks (meter up by 1).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] soulm76:
Thanks it works.

Thanks. very good.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mengxaxau:
So anyone get it done with this method on latest december update?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MistPhoenix:
Wondering about this too
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] qwe7002:
hmmmm, I just did a test, but the switch is still gray. I am currently at 10QP1A.191005.007.A3.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] frency157:
Same situation, I have QP1A.191005.007.A3 and I tried all methods present in this thread but unfortunately none worked. I bought my Pixel recently and I made the mistake of updating it, I'm thinking to return it and buy another which would come with Android 7 so easier to unlock.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kigabait:
i have QP1A.191005.007.A3 too, and all methods didn't worked on my phone.

well, we will wait
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kha1rul:
Did it work for you?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrdope:
July 5 Patch, P

Has anyone succeed unlocking verizon XL running Pie?

im on July 5 security patch and it didn't work.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] iBlameLag:
Unfortunately the phone is on Build 7.1.1 NOF26V, Feb 2017. I tried the dePixel8 method anyways but no success. Anything else I can try on a Pixel that is still on 7.1.1?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Sorry, no.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samtry:
Has anyone succeed unlocking verizon PIXEL 1 running Android 9.0.0 sailfish-ppr1.180610.010.

I try but it didn't work for me.

Could anybody help me how to unlock bootloader
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kigabait:
i tried to message verizon support, but cannot take answer, because every time connection lost happens, and i think they do it on purpose. May be it happens because i use to VPN and not live in USA.

May be support will answer us how to unlock bootloader, so it will be fine if anyone tries to connect with support and take instructions
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] morgan3:
Has anyone managed to unlock the bootloader on Pixel after the December update?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Honorall2:
Not yet,we are waiting for someone to have mercy to find solution for this bootloader...someone must be out there............
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] morgan3:
I think its not about the bootloader, mostly about the OS. There must be some workaround. I'm trying to find something, but no luck yet.

I suggest us all to try different scenarios. I tried to remove all apps, except Chrome, Settings and some really required ones (permission manager, package installer), but it didn't seem to help. I'm still searching for a solution.

I also tried to install old apps from older android version, but it only made the system crash. But I believe this is the right way.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cszuo:
I tried many times with those methods and dePixel8, didn't work.

Until I did this: (it worked)

1. Factory reset

2. In setup wizard, add "Pattern" as screen lock

3. In setup wizard, connect to wifi (mine failed for the first time, and I have to try again )

4. Enable debugging and the "oem unlocking" has finally enabled.

My OS is Android 9 PPR2.181005.003.A1
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rodken:
Where did you purchase your device from and which carrier?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cszuo:
Renewed one from Amazon.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rodken:
Define: Renewed.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kigabait:
i just didn't understand what means your "pattern"? is it just simple lock like pin or graphic code?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wanab3:
Does this method still work for anyone? Has Verizon patched this?

Running Android 10

QP1A.191005.007.A3
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
No.

Yes.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sando.snb:
maybe no. cz i try it and nothing
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
You asked two questions I gave two answers. We agree on the answer to the first question you asked, ...this method still work for anyone? No.

:):):)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] soulm76:
yes. it did

Yes. it did in 10
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Shadowsoul Asriel:
im on DP2, i tried like 15 times and i cant get it working? I dont have sim installed, i tried factory resetting through settings and recovery, and i tried different websites to load and different wifi networks.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jcarder:
Still working for Android 10?

Is there anyway I can unlock my bootloader on my (presumably) Verizon pixel (just bought refurbished from best buy), its running Android 10 sadly....

I've tried the DePixel8 about 20 times with no luck and messed around with this method 4-5 times with no luck... is it worth it to keep trying or am I screwed?

thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hazard15301:
As of right now, there is no way to unlock the bootloader on a Verizon Pixel that has been updated to Android 10. You can still unlock the bootloader on a Google Edition Pixel or Pixel XL.

To my understanding, you can still unlock a Verizon Pixel that has not been updated.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jay101it:
It isn't working for me after trying all the steps. The OEM is still greyed out. sigh
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kigabait:
i think our last hope is contact with verizon and achieve the method.

could anyone talk with verizon from USA?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] perimeter0:
I have spoken with representatives from Verizon and Google. Google was more than willing to help, but Verizon flat out refused to do anything to assist with OEM unlocking. They said that they will only provide carrier unlocking: No one is supposed to be able to bypass OEM unlocking. End of story and no room for negotiating.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] birdman59:
Checking My Sanity

OK, a couple months ago I bought a 32G Pixel that was supposed to be made for Google & not Verizon. Came loaded with 8.1.0

->Turned on phone, skipped everything on startup

->Enabled USB debugging in Developer Options

->OEM Unlocking was on, but grayed out AND says "bootloader is already unlocked"

->Connected phone to PC was successfully ran adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone

Problem is I can't boot into Recovery Mode on the phone as it would give me the dreaded android warning.

After about two dozen times of doing a factory resets, trying different things on this phone and following these directions over and over I decided to load the app Simple CID Getter. It came back with:

Verizon - VZW

Can I assume this phone can't be used to load lineageos on it? Am I missing some step? :rolleyes:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
When you reboot your phone , do you see a message that the bootloader is unlocked?

If yes, update to the latest Android 10 (Q) Factory image, #4 'Wipe data' in the guide below.

Then install the Custom ROM (#11 in the guide below) of your choice on your Pixel/Pixel XL phone.

If no, you cannot install a Custom ROM with the bootloader locked.

Guide
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] birdman59:
Thanks for the reply Homeboy76! I think the bootloader is unlocked. This is exactly what it says when I reboot the phone:

"Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader. Visit this link on another device: g.go/ABH"

Logic would say the bootloader is unlocked.

Your notes point me to the "Guide". The prerequisites are for a Google Pixel XL or Verizon Pixel XL. I have a 1st gen Pixel. Does it matter?

---------- Post added at 04:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:35 PM ----------

Homeboy76! I am pretty sure you thought I had a Pixel XL as the directions in the "Guide" link me to the Factory Image download for "marlin". Marlin is for Pixel XL and "sailfish" for Pixel. Would you recommend the Factory Image for Pixel at https://developers.google.com/android/images#sailfish? The latest update I see for the Pixel is 10.0.0 (QP1A.191005.007.A3, Dec 2019).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] morgan3:
My other Pixel shows VZW cid, but the device totally wasn't made for Verizon. I unlocked it flawlessly.

Regarding rebooting to bootloader, did you try

adb reboot bootloader

?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
You can use the guide for the Pixel, just download the files for a Pixel (Sailfish).

The 10.0.0 (QP1A.191005.007.A3, Dec 2019) Factory image Is the latest Factory image for the Pixel (Sailfish).

Glad I could help.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] birdman59:
OK, I have been working hard to get this phone on lineageos and here is what & where I am at. I have tried to get this working on both a Win a 8.1 & Win 10 Desktop PC. When phone is powered up running Android 8.0 or 10 I can communicate with it via adb.

From https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-pixel-xl-android-10-0-q-t3964112

•Adb downloaded and setup – works fine on both PC's

•Updated pixel to Android 10 per Homeboy76 suggestion, turned on developer options & USB Debugging - everything updated fine

->Note as already mentioned "OEM Unlocking" is toggled on but grayed out. It also says under this setting "Bootloader is already unlocked".

•Powered off phone

o	Booted phone into Boot recovery" mode – can get to “Start”

o	Can scroll down to “Recovery Mode” but when I select it I get the softbrick - https://source.android.com/devices/tech/images/icon_error.png - and under the icon says “No command”

o	…hence can’t get to “Recovery” to wipe or install anything.

Ideas???