yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Wahoo92583:
I used this guide, and used the new code as seen above. However, OEM unlocking is still grayed out. I have another issue. How do I remove the SIM card? I didn't realize the Pixel's SIM card could be removed, so I have been ignoring that step. In running the code in #6 (without removing the SIM card) and rebooting my phone, I lose any and all wireless signal. It's as if there is no SIM card installed in the phone. Since OEM unlocking remains grayed out after visiting a site, etc., I reset my device again. Upon doing so, the SIM card appears again and I have wireless signal, too.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Pixel™, Phone by Google - Remove SIM Card
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joe zack:
C:\sdk>cd platforum-tools

The system cannot find the path specified.

C:\sdk>cd platform-tools

C:\sdk\platform-tools>adb devices

List of devices attached

FA69X0303674 device

C:\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot flashing unlock

< waiting for any device >

...

OKAY [ 0.044s]

finished. total time: 0.050s

C:\sdk\platform-tools>

---------- Post added at 08:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:39 PM ----------

thank you burduli
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tst1212:
Just bought a refurbed Verizon Pixel w/ Pie (sailfish) off eBay, and I can confirm this method works.

I did substitute the ( adb shell am start com.android.chrome ) at #8

Now the big question is, what's the best rom?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Check out this guide: [Guide] Pixel XL Android 9.0 (Pie) Unlock/Root/Install Images/Kernels/Recovery + by Homeboy76
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Octal450:
Confirmed still working on the latest Pie build! Also you MUST put your sim and google account in before attempt this initially, or it will fail and stayed grayed out. So you add your sim and account, wait a bit, then start the guide and remove the account and sim etc.

J
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tauriuxx:
Has anyone tried this on a Pixel 2 XL with Feb. 5 security patch? Would really like to know if you have succeded :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Many have tried this since December. Still a no go :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DreamFX:
Many have also confirmed this is still working great. So i would say based on what I read to try it. Nothing to lose.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Don't think it works on Pixel 2 ([How-to] Unlock bootloader on Verizon Pixel/XL by burduli).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bigw34:
I bought a VZW pixel on ebay, but the battery is defective and I need to return it, but I used this unlock method. Any chance I could get advice on how to relock? I want to avoid bricking or bootloop....

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Octal450:
Hey!

Just run fastboot flashing lock from a command prompt. Then you are good to go!

Kind Regards,

Josh
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Just make sure you are 100 percent stock before you relock the bootloader.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jonquan:
Does anyone know if this works in the February 2018 update?

I'm tired of the Google Spyware bundled on my phone and I want to install lineageos

Does lineage os work on the Verizon varient too?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Octal450:
Yes! This unlock works, as I stated, then you can install ANY pixel custom ROM.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Does changing #8 help?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] subzero2000:
I can confirm that this is still working as of the March 2019 update.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zwitterion:
God damn it. Google doesn't bother to patch this, but we'll likely never get root on Pixel 2 and 3 or their XL variants.

*Pouts in envy*
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Kindly don't use the Lords name in vain please! Thank you.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] illitero:
Aw shucky darn, bad words :crying:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] donjo19:
Just to confirm this still works with Android 9?

Would love root on this device.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Whatsupdock:
Can you help me pls? I want to unlock my bootloader, but I'm little confused whether I need to do the same steps like written in the guide or change something to make it work?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Read the sixth post above yours.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] subzero2000:
Homeboy76's reply #668 contained the steps I used to verify that it still works with the March 2019 update.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] makbomb:
Worked flawlessly on my Verizon Marlin, using a Mac. Thank you so much for the well written instructions!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] donjo19:
March 2019 referring to Android (9) Pie?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] subzero2000:
Since the last Oreo update for the Pixel/Pixel XL was in July 2018, yes that would be for Android (9) Pie ;)

Pixel Factory Images

Pixel XL Factory Images
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] yusuo:
Does anyone know if this works on EE in UK, I think they lock their bootloader as well
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] HACK3DANDR0ID:
Of Course
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Try it if it doesn't work you haven't lost anything on second thought maybe that's no a good idea.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
I bought my pixel used (UK) only to find the OEM unlocking tab was greyed out? Anyway gave this method a shot and it got it unlocked.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] X-form:
I can confirm it works with the latest March 2019 security patch on a Pixel XL 128GB. I just did it right now on what I thought was a Verizon device I bought on eBay. I bought a Pixel XL on eBay which was labeled as unlocked, and was about to return it, but now, I can actually keep it. Thanks to this neat and simple trick. The first time, it didn't work for me, but the second time worked. Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PWn3R:
Has anyone managed to get this to work on the Android Q preview? I can't get it to work, and need to unlock this turd.

I just rolled back to Android P after removing the device from Beta program and can't complete this either. Everything works until I get to the "fastboot flashing unlock". "fastboot oem unlock" doesn't work it says the device doesn't support it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Is the phone a Pixel XL?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PWn3R:
Yes, but it's a Pixel 2 XL, cause I'm retarded and can't read.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
:eek:Join the club, I'm blind in one eye :cyclops: and can't see out the other. lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] roy.garlington:
Deleted
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mobilexpert:
just tested, it works on international pixel with latest android pie (5. april patch)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kangroux:
I tried this on a Pixel 2 with April 5 2019 update but no go.

I can get the OEM Unlocking toggle ungrey and toggle it

After rebooting then going to the fastboot flashing unlock command it says its not allowed and command failed.

Any ideas?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
This doesn't work on the Pixel2/Pixel2XL. Check the thread title.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GraphicHealer:
THANK YOU!!!

Works on latest 9.0 update on a pixel VZW (or at least i think its a VZW, I got it off eBay for my mom)

This should really be at the top of the search results for enabling OEM unlock. Works BEAUTIFULLY.

Thanks,

- G

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ludz63:
It took about 2yrs before solutions to unlock the Google pixel became available. Just be patient, very soon. Cheers.

Sent from PIXEL 2 XL
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] suraimu:
just wanted to say thanks. Got my dad this phone for $40 on ebay and they did NOT say it was a verizon model. Thankfully this exploit still works as of the april security patch.

:blessed:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PowerGirl:
Worked perfectly, thank you so much.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TrenTech:
OEM Unlocking still greyed out...

EDIT: Nevermind...walked away for a couple minutes and now it's available...patience is everything
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vonDubenshire:
$40?!

Pixel 1?

I am looking for a cheap way to get a Pixel for fun, want to root

S10e 8gb model right now -- love it but want to play more
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] suraimu:
Yes sir, very good prices on eBay. Broken screens usually and other parts too but works as a hotspot ??
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Phalanx7621:
I guess I get it, but why not just spend another 50 bucks and get a phone with no broken parts ? There's always phones on Swappa and they don't sell broken phones.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rigbecai:
Working on latest update

can confirm it works on the may 2019 patch on pie, don't know about Android q. Bluetooth tethering also works as my pixel has bad WiFi. followed everything and now my pixel is running on lineage. Got this pixel for $40 to switch from an iPhone to find out it was a Verizon.

Thanks OP
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Konner920:
Worked on Android Q, I had put a verizon sim in and it greyed it out, so I simply just removed it reverting it back to an IMEI and doing as the guide said, and voila I could unlock the bootloader, I picked up one of those LTD really blue pixels on ebay and I thought i wasnt ever gonna be able to get it bootloader unlocked! haha
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mohsinsomeone:
Not Working with June 2019 Update (PQ3A.190605.003)

Oem Unlock is allowed but when you reboot to bootloader the oem option Disables.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Is your phone a Pixel XL? The symptoms you described are the same for a Pixel 2 XL. This guide does not work for the Pixel 2 XL:(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] OctoDev:
After doing this, it almost worked but it said it couldn't find a network. Trying to fix it, I tried re-doing it, but now the settings crash every time I go into network settings and it doesn't read my sim card anymore. Someone now how to fix it?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eksasol:
I'm happy for this. Bought a Google Edition Pixel XL from Swappa and they sent me a Verizon version.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DavidPanchi95:
Does this method still work with the June 2019 patch?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Try it, if it works :) , if it doesn't work you've lost nothing your Pixel XL bootloader is still locked.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DavidPanchi95:
The method is still working today, unlocks the verizon phone but does not allow me to download the version of Android Pie to Oreo :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
So you unlocked your Verizon Pixel XL with the June 2019 factory image?

Curious, why are you trying to get Android Oreo?

You cannot download the Oreo factory image?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DavidPanchi95:
Exactly, the method still works to unlock Verizon Pixels

I want to do a downgrade because Android 9 is very bad for me but doing the whole process does not lower me to Android 8.

After Flashing Android 8. I do not get installed on my Pixel :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] USMC retired:
SIm Card

So, when do you put the SIM card back in the phone? at the end? Please shed some light on this. Also, I'm on Android Q but i doubt if that makes any difference?

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AllStar5:
After unlocked, can i flash global rom (not Verizon rom) to this phone? Still get signal?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
If you are talking about Google factory image or Custom ROM for Pixel XL. Yes, yes.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AllStar5:
yes. using global rom for marlin. its safe?

still get signal, right?

sorry for my bad english.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Yes, yes. You can also update the factory image to the June 2019 factory image
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rahimali:
Did you try this on your Droid? I've been meaning to get a Moto Z Droid, was wondering if this method would work on that device...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
A long shot

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I'm wondering if it worked too.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Daltonyx:
Hey, has anyone here gotten this to work on Android Q? my software has completely bugged out, and I want to reinstall a factory image but can't due to the locked bootloader. It's on Q, and I'm thinking that's what's stopping me.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Henry Hilliard:
I just purchased (what I assume is) a Verizon Pixel XL. It said unlocked but I don't think it is. I tried all the steps in the OP as well as waiting in dev options and launching chrome via adb. I still have the greyed out OEM Unlock option. I am on the June 5, 2019 update. Android Pie, of course. Anyone have any suggestions?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AllStar5:
text "bootloader already unlocked", right?

u can try boot to bootloader, check from there.

mine is verizon. after unlocked, toggle still grey. doesnt matter. now im on custom rom.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Henry Hilliard:
I should have been more clear. The ad on eBay said the phone was an unlocked phone. It was obviously a Verizon phone. Good news though, I got it to work!

So yes, this method is STILL WORKING on the JUNE 2019 security patch. It's just temperamental.

I tried this method a LOT of times and it was still greyed out. I almost gave up, but then I left the phone screen off on my desk for a few minutes, unlocked it to do something else, and BAM the OEM unlock option was available! I had the bootloader unlocked in the next 30 seconds lol. Weird how picky this thing can be. The key is to be patient (unlike me). Thanks for the help guys. :good: :good: :good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] peterpressure:
Wow, I just had the same experience on my Pixel XL. I followed the instruction and it was still greyed out. Then I check a few min later and it wasnt!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] flaming_ewoks:
EDITED BELOW **** so on windows 10 you can't open a command prompt from a window, you use something called PowerShell, which isn't recognizing the "adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone" line as a valid command. Any help? ***

I got it to work through a normal command prompt after typing " cd" with the file location, but OEM is still unavailable. the phone has been sitting idle for about ten minutes or so, and I'll let it sit for a bit to see if the above posts work for me.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Neffy27:
I bought a Verizon Pixel on ebay. It was on June 2018, I accepted every OTA, and got it to July 2019. Performed the steps here, but to add to Step 7... I finish the setup wizard process while still following the criteria in Step 3, then proceeded to Step 8. Method still works. Thank you all!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] emraz786:
I confirm that the method works, even being on Android P with July patch
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xdabull:
I could use some help, I have tried this three times and still the "OEM Unlocking" feature is greyed out. Details:

Pixel 3

Android version 9

Security patch level: July 5, 2019

Build Number: PQ3A.190705.003

Verizon (sim removed)

I have chosen the "erase all data" option when the guide said to reset. Not just the reset network settings, etc. Is this correct?

I typed this command from PC: "adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone"

It said "Success".

I restarted the phone (by doing a shutdown, not a restart).

I have loaded various web pages, google, youtube and watched a couple videos, still nothing has worked to get this ticker "un-grayed".

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks very much.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
This method is only for the original pixel, not the pixel 2 or 3.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xdabull:
Thanks. So is there no way to root a pixel 3?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Not at this time for the Verizon variant model. Sorry man :eek:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] choder:
just purchased a pixel xl on ebay and it was a verizon model. This method unlocked the bootloader! The phone was on 7.1.2.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dphans:
Nice! It's worked.

I'm using Google Pixel XL running Android 10 beta preview.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] scrubslayer0104:
Can you still use the Verizon sim card in the unlocked phone or no?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Forward_Shadow:
Yes I just got it to work! I followed all of the steps just deviated once. After you factory restore, run the shell command, reboot and connect to wifi I couldnt get it to work. I just restarted again after connecting to wifi and it was no longer grayed out.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rln_xda:
Perfect! Thanks a ton!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NepoRood:
Sharing my experience too :good:

Just unlocked VZW Sailfish, running Pie with July Security patches. If you're using Linux (probably Windows too) make sure your platform tools are up to date ;)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] matusala:
Guys i have OG pixel verizon version. I have unlocked bootloader and i am not going to relock it again. It's just one problem. This bootloader unlock warning delays boot. If i press power button twice it disapears and it boots to desktop in 15 seconds, without touching it it boots to desktop in 21 seconds. Can i remove that warning? On nexus 5 someone has made boot.img wih pixel logo in it, i have installed it. Is there something similar for pixel too to get rid of this ridiculous warning that delays boot for about 6 seconds?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] posıtıve:
pixel one unlock

hello my friends device pixel 1model: G2PW4100-022A ( verizon 128gb brown) my device is locked ! :(

but I read all the pages and tried all the methods .. but the lock did not open recovery mode wipe data later...

fastboot oem unlock fastboot flashing unlock fastboot oem unlock critical........ did not work

my phone answer fastboot cmd : FAILED (remote ' oem unlock is not allowed'):(

my pixel one devices androşd version: 9.0.0 (PQ3A.190801.002, Aug 2019)

do you think this could be the last update?

need advice from friends who are experts in this field

thank you guys....

C:\Users\Serkan\Desktop\platform-tools>adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone

Success

C:\Users\Serkan\Desktop\platform-tools>fastboot oem unlock

FAILED (remote: 'oem unlock is not allowed')

fastboot: error: Command failed

C:\Users\Serkan\Desktop\platform-tools>fastboot flashing unlock

FAILED (remote: 'oem unlock is not allowed')

fastboot: error: Command failed

C:\Users\Serkan\Desktop\platform-tools>
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NepoRood:
AFAIK, the warning screen is built into the bootloader and can't be removed.

Also, 6 seconds isn't a lot of time, lol

I just did this last week or so on July version of Pie (Android 9), I don't see why it would be fixed this late in the game, but who knows. Make sure you are following the instructions in the OP to the letter.

If you took an OTA and are convinced that it's the August version, the July version of Pie is on the other slot, you can boot that and try again.

Good Luck
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] matusala:
Nexus 5x had the same warning when you unlocked bootloader and this guy figured out how to remove that. https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63826602&postcount=7

I thing it's possible on google pixel too. It's just that probably good developer did not try to do this yet. I hope it get's fixed. 6 seconds is not a lot of time, but when it comes to booting the phone it's too much time. Google did so much work https://source.android.com/devices/tech/perf/boot-times to optimize boot process on oreo roms. Boot speed was improved, but now because of this my pixel boots almost in same time as my 6 year old nexus 5 on android 9 Pie LOL. I loved fast boot speed, but my Google Pixel is verizon model, so must have bootloader unlocked in order if anything goes wrong with update process or anything i can flash stock or custom rom on it. It's imposible to unlock Verizon pixel 1 bootloader if the phone does not start. OEM unlocking is greyed out. There is a workaround but the phone must turn on first. This is why i want it to be unlocked all the time and this is why i want to get rid off that bootloader warning screen.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mauriciognr:
It worked like a charm. Pixel with grayed ut Oem unlock option. I bought second hand so i have no idea if it was from Verizon, i guess so. I was about t have a mental breakdown, than you so much for sharing this method. Phone was on Pie September 2018 build btw.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] birdman59:
Unlock bootloader on Pixel - not working for me

OK, I am on my second new/renewed Google Pixel, the latest a 128GB Pixel was received last week. My plan is to put LineageOS on this phone but getting the bootloader unlocked is not going as planned.

I have enabled USB Debugging, but I can't toggle OEM Unlocking. Unless I can see the phone with "adb devices" I can't run the uninstall com.android.phone command. No matter how many times I factory reset this phone OEM Unlocking wont toggle. I have tried multiple usb cables with no changes.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Have you tried updating your adb and fastboot tools and drivers? Could be that that is causing it as sounds like you've done all the other bit with cables etc
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] birdman59:
junglism93, thanks for the reply! Yes I have the latest SDK platform, rev 29.0.2. I'm wondering if the android version (9) and/or patch level (Aug 1, 2019) that came on this phone has something to do with this problem.

I can only assume this phone was made for Verizon, but from what I can find there is no way to know for sure as I bought this phone used/renewed on Amazon. Under regulatory Labels in About Phone the model number is G-2PW4100.

Keep your ideas coming as I appreciate your ideas and thoughts as well as any others that can help.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
No idea mate, only other thing is to uninstall all phone drivers and reinstall the driver for your pixel if you're on windows 10.

Other than that I'm out of ideas, doing that solved mine lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] birdman59:
Thanks for the thought on Windows 10. I'm on Win 8.1.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] birdman59:
I have tried everything I can think of to get OEM Unlocking toggled on. Time to return this phone and see about finding one "NOT" made for Verizon.

I have read many posts about buying directly from Google. I'm guessing Verizon has spent a lot of money keeping non-Verizon Pixel phones out of the USA. Maybe there is something legal preventing HTC from selling a fully unlocked phone in the USA.

I see there are two Pixel models sold: G-2PW4100 for North America and G-2PW4200 for International. Has anyone tried using the International phone with LineageOS in the USA?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mikeguerra:
Pixel 2 xl unlock

Hi Thawte, have you found a solution to get OEM Unlocked permanent?