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[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
The problem you are having is pretty common. You just need to add the location of your tools to your path statement. You can edit the path statement in windows or from the command line. I created a folder called ADB. I dump all the standalone tools in that folder and added C:/ADB to my "environment" or path statement (from the DOS days). Now I can use adb or fastboot from any folder or location. Another common issue some folks have is they have more than one copy of the tools on their machine. Sometimes the older, outdated version gets called and causes problems. I suggest reading up real quick on how to add your current tools folder to your path statement and you won't see this issue again. Best of luck! :good:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Milkman328:
That's exactly what I did after figuring this out. Been using adb for years and this is the first time it's happened. Kinda crazy it hasn't happened before. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] drexman8244:
any verizon pixel 3 owners get it to unlock ?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] replica9000:
When I test this from Chrome on my vzw M8, I don't even have the client string in the url.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zopostyle:
Not here.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zetsumeikuro:
Only took them a month lol...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] elliwigy:
im confused.. does chrome now have something to do with unlocking bootloaders?

either way, i see a few apps and strings here and there for all carriers.. pretty sure its intended that way as the devices can be used on any network so there needs to be some sort of carrier provisioning

i honestly think its all tied to imeis and/or serial numbers.. if in a verizon database you cannot unlock it.. if in google database itll allow unlock..

i believe this is why its not easy to find an exploit when it requires an internet connection and the info it looks for is server side
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] AnierinB:
Well we know we can change it on our 3xls back to the Google string through a few adb shell commands and factory resets. That being said, I doubt it has anything to do with OEM unlocking as I've had the Google string on my Verizon variant for the last 4 days.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zopostyle:
I gave up, gonna wait for the update to check if they will unlock for us...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Milkman328:
I checked mine 3 days ago and it was not greyed anymore. I didn't even have to do a factory reset, which was strange...

My unlocked Pixel XL and and PXL 2 both have Verizon strings and they weren't Verizon
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] 2Wires:
Mine is now also not greyed out anymore. Didn't check when exactly it changed, but must have been between 11/26 and 12/1.

I'm still RMA'ing it, because it destroyed my SIM card and Google support sucks.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
So I guess that means the end of the road for those who magically got their bl unlockable who were trying to unlock it for the VZW people. That's fine for me but it just took about 90% of the people out of it. Google is not stupid. So we basically have one or two people working on it. Lol.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Milkman328:
I purchased a Google unlocked phone. I have Verizon and paid the difference in price so it would be unlocked. I received a locked bootloader. I'm not to worried about VZW phone's not being unlocked because I paid the difference to have an unlocked phone. If by chance or by a kind hearted Dev they are able to receive a way to unlock that's great. I was just stating that mine was unlockable without factory resetting, which is normally what has to be done before it will be unlocked in the situation I was in.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Oh I know that and I'm happy for you. You got the phone you paid for. There were a bunch of devs working to get the oem switch active when Google messed up. Once they fixed it there was no point in trying any longer other than the bounty. As long as there is now a way to buy a Pixel that you can unlock then it's all good. Those that paid half price (me) or can't get financing just have to live with the way things are.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zopostyle:
Update arrived and the option still grayed out. Google doesn't care about us ..lol
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] mbonus:
Unlocked (Google purchased non-vrzn) got an update on 11/29 to enable oem unlocking for affected devices. If you're on Verizon branded I'm guessing you're SOL if the pixel2xl is any indication.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
Why would he be using a Verizon branded unit living in Brazil? I think he now has 2 units delivered that still won't unlock.
[MENTION=1316161]zopostyle[/MENTION] - I think you just need to give it a FDR and wait a day or two. :good:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] mbonus:
Didn't know he was from Brazil and he responded earlier to someone asking if Verizon p3xl got unlocked. Hope it gets unlocked for him soon.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
Foreign phones are IMEI blocked by many countries in South America, including Brazil... but I'm guessing you know that already. Have you registered your Pixel's IMEI properly with the local carrier and got it whitelisted? I'm not talking about popping a working SIM from another phone into the Pixel. Did you get either Pixel phone up and running,

making calls and receiving data via cell

on a local SIM?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zopostyle:
Yes, it's working fine with TIM, my local carrier.

I bought my phone unlocked at store.google but I received a verizon unlocked model. That's the main problem to oem unlock. And to RMA it there is two problem, the cost to send and get a new one and the possibility of the new one came with some hardware issue (as I've seen others on reddit).

About the IMEI block, it's only to phones that are not registered at the International organization that certifies devices. Big brands like Xiaomi, HTC, Oppo and others are allowed in every country that is implementing this procedure.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
Ok, gotcha. So you ran your IMEI through the Verizon link found earlier in this thread and it comes back with your phone is a Verizon device? Mine returned "Non-Verizon". If your receipt says unlocked Google, and you received a confirmed Verizon phone, then I would try to get Google to pay the shipping. Have you tried a factory data reset?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zopostyle:
When I run my imei I get this message: Awesome, your Google Pixel 3 XL is a perfect match for our network.

I bought it while I was in Miami, already tried that google doesn't accept.

I think I'll have to stay with it, I've already tried a factory reset, tried to uninstall verizon apps via adb. It all end the same.

Yesterday I sideload the full ota and it went fine.

My only need to unlock the bootloader is to prevent a software brick, but as the full ota installed fine I think I can relax about that.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] cswithxda:
What I do (in Windows) is move everything I want to flash into the platform folder, and flash without the need of path reference, after the flash, ctrl+z to undo the move and every file is back where they were. Only need to deal with the mess of the files for the duration of those flashes :D
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] redlee90:
I was on a chat with a Google represent and had to factory reset my device a couple of time to no avail. Seems that they accidentally sent out the Verizon ones. I ended up returning it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] chaco81:
I think the device has to check in with google servers in order to enable that option.

Last night when i was setting up my P3 XL, i never bothered to insert my SIM or connect to WiFi... and it was greyed out... when i tried to touch it, it did prompt me to connect to the internet.... when i connected to wifi, few seconds later, i was able to flick the setting... so it obviously became available after going online.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] replica9000:
I think if you're buying a phone unlocked straight from Google, unlocking should be possible without the phone needing to phone home first. My OnePlus 6T unlocked without internet.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
It's not. You need to connect to enable the option on the pixels.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] superchilpil:
I can confirm this is not the case, I had an RMA come a few days ago from Google and I went straight to unlock the BL and it was greyed out. Almost had a panic attack until I connected to WiFi and it let me toggle it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] replica9000:
Sorry. I meant to word that as Google *should* make it happen without the need for Internet. I couldn't unlock my P3XL the first week I had it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] rlewis312010:
So Google unlocked ones phone home to Google and get that eom option made available? It isn't there right out of the box? I'm on Verizon and brainstorming anything that can help.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
There are dedicated Verizon threads for this.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] gordievsky:
FWIW Many people on the google issue tracker of this problem (not sure if I can post link) say that after 10 minutes or so of wifi connection the oem switch is no longer grayed out... As for me, have been waiting for about 25 minutes and its still gray. UG.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] USMC retired:
I got had

I read that when the Pixel was released for 24 hours the BL would be unlocked, not having a cool 800.00 on hand I used VZ monthly payment deal, and naturally that was BS and i couldn't unlock, I should have known better

I saw one instance of someone buying it from Google and it was locked, so I'm gun shy, already having the phone I can't justify buying it form Google and doleing out all that money, so I got had. That's one expensive deal. Rooting doesn't mean as much to me as it once did so I'll wait for the Pixel 4 or whatever they'll call it
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] eL_pELoN:
The problem is worst! They're locked to SoftBank which is like dealing with the devil itself!:laugh:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] gordievsky:
Just an update... Update. Sent my phone in. Waited a week. NEW PHONE HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM.

Unbelievable. I expect this kind of poor performance from samsung not google.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zopostyle:
LOL, you should have waited for 11 months, so when you receive your new phone your battery is good as new again! ;)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Eclipse00:
Confirmed, got an XL3 from play store, was locked\grey without doing any setup. Connected wifi, waited 30 seconds, oem unlock was available
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Nvoid0:
Same, just got a regular pixel 3 and plugged in sim, did a factory reset, All OEM Unlock Grey until i waited!!!!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] just a bird xo:
So I know I'm late to the party & I only have done a little research so far but has anyone found a way to enable OEM unlocking for p3xl? I can't seem to find anything that's worked for me so far.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Where did you get your phone? What are the first two numbers of your IMEI?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] just a bird xo:
I got it from Verizon. The first two numbers are 35.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] SacredDeviL666:
this will explain why... https://xdaforums.com/pixel-3-xl/how-to/bounty-unlock-bootloader-vzw-pixel-3-xl-t3856605
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] just a bird xo:
It looks like a solution is still in the works. So I literally just purchased my phone from Verizon yesterday but I think I'm going to take it back if the Google version will have better luck with unlocking the bootloader. So do you guys know, if I do purchase it from Google, should I purchase the US unlocked or Verizon variant? Sorry for my lack of knowledge here. This is the first device I've ever owned outside of HTC.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
US unlocked is the only option to be unlocked bootloader. Yes some people are working on the VZ model but I seriously doubt they will be successful. I hope they prove me wrong.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Ramone360:
Anyone received a Google fi pixel 3 and have had an unlockable bootloader?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] curtzxion:
any new development on this issue? i just got my pixel 3 today, i bought it used, so no drm
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zopostyle:
Still the same for those with IMEI starting with 35...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] curtzxion:
any other imei number?

mine start with 32

-edited-

my bad, it's 35
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] panic.exe:
I got mine through fi and had no issues unlocking.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] kymara:
Hi

I wanted to give the business phone. I made a factory resest, but at the start it tells me Your devide at work.

I thought about unlocking the bootloader, and putting a rom stock , but I have the OEM unlocking in gray.

I think it's not verizon, my IMEI is not 35 ...

If anyone knows any way to remove the devide at work from google I would appreciate it.

Thank you.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] majikfox:
I beleive this is the problem. The device has to connect to Google to verify that it's not marked as lost by Device Manager before you can OEM unlock.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] mhead55:
did you get it fixed?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] zopostyle:
Nops, still nothing..
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] elliwigy:
flash combo then enable oem unlock toggle then flash stock.. then can oem unlock bl
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] kymara:
flash combo keys i ve allready done it, but the oem unlock toggle is uneable.

in the fastboot mode, device state:locked.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] elliwigy:
lmaooo.. my bad.. i wasnt paying attention at all.. i totally thought this was a samsung thread.. pixels do not have combo firmware.. u need to find an exploit to unlock bl.. in my p2xl thread they have root on sept. update but even then they still havent found a way to unlock bl..

Sent from my SamPWND N976V or G975U
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] ktmom:
Do you have an app set as a device administrator on this phone? Settings -> security and location -> advanced
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] yra lkyperggff:
How can i call to google
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] spotmark:
Um, with the phone that you bought from them. Sorry, I couldn't resist. :p
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] ktmom:
If you bought the phone from the goggle store, you should have received an email that includes contact info. Or the documents in the box should have contact info. Or, the goggle store help pages. This should be a warranty issue as the goggle store devices should be unlockable.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
From within Settings>>Tips &Support (at the very bottom). In supported countries (not Ukraine) there will be both a PHONE & CHAT option. This is a direct line to Google Support. You may have the chat button. Since you are in an unsupported country, and bought from a 3rd party, any warranty you may have will be with the retailer there in Ukraine. If you are looking for support in an unsupported country, XDA is probably better than Google. As asked in your other thread, what are the first two digits of your IMEI, and what is your SKU #?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] yra lkyperggff:
My first digits of IMEI is 99
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
My 3XL (US) is the same "99" IMEI and G013C SKU. I bought directly from the Google store and unlocked the bootloader on the first day. I think you have an International version that should be bootloader unlockable. If your OEM toggle is grayed out, you will have to wipe and set the phone up again to find out.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] mostyle:
So... Got my RMA device in today and shocker: It's doing the same thing.

Before I ask the final question let post my story so far:

Oct 23: Received the device. Spend two days googling to see if my issue is isolated

Oct 25: Requested initial RMA because I was told the Pixel 3 devices were "functioning as intended" with OEM unlocking grayed out.

Then realized same day that if this were true, RMA was useless, called back to do a refund (I'm getting old, shoulda caught this on the first call)

2nd Tech says, "No, that IMEI is unlockable, let's RMA" I advance RMA. (Another $900 on hold, my choice... I know)

Oct 31: New device arrives. I initially set it up without a SIM (via Wifi, skipping everything just to get to the moment of truth) only to see that it is grayed out still.

Office friend on VZW lets me try his SIM with no change, then reset, try my ATT SIM. Nada.

Call support again. Get a tech that after advising IMEI says, "Oh, both of your devices are Project Fi. I'll need to talk to them to see what we can do."

After ten minutes of holding he returns and says "My boss is still speaking with the project Fi team, rather than you holding let me just call you back"

[Side note: This guy asked me, "why do you want to unlock it?]what do you plan to do with it?"]

I agree, and hang up. Now, bear in mind that in every other correspondence with GOOG I've always received a case tracking email usually within five to ten minutes post call

Three hours go by, no email.

Last call. I request a callback and get a support rep that claims to be in New Jersey and actually makes me think he gets what the hell I'm complaining about. I explain the story he gets both IMEIs

Hold five or six minutes he returns and says, "These are not Project Fi. Both IMEIs verify as unlocked 3XLs.. Only thing can do is issue another RMA and we will guarantee you an unlocked device after you return

device number 2 or we can offer a refund for device number 1 once we get the RMA device returned and credited."

My reply: "How can you guarantee me anything given everything I just told you?" Him: "I can't. It is what I was told to say..."

At this point, my disgust is rolled over into complete absurdity and all I can do is laugh.

Just for giggles, I ask what he would do in my spot.

His answer: "Get a refund."

Best support suggestion yet. LOL

Aside from venting just for the hell of it, I would love to hear your thoughts.

I believe a 2nd RMA is pointless. The device appears to think it isn't connected to the internet with a SIM and wifi configured.

Let me know what you all think. My intent is to refund and look elsewhere.

Thanks in advance!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] lollyjay:
[MENTION=362628]mostyle[/MENTION] you have suffered enough. Send it back.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] MArtyChubbs:
Miscellaneous solutions for greyed out OEM Unlock option

A bunch of users has reported that the missing ability to enable OEM Unlock on their Android devices was restored after clearing out the device cache and even performing a factory reset.

Wipe cache partition

Turn off the Android device, and then press and hold the*Volume*Up*and*Power*button simultaneously.

Release the*Power*button when the logo appears, but continue to hold the*Volume Upbutton.

On the Android recovery screen, use the Volume Down button to navigate down to*wipe cache partition*and press the*Power*button to select it.

Use the*Volume Down*button to select*Yes — delete all user data, and then press the Power button to confirm.

Wait for the reset to finish and press the*Power*button when prompted with the message to*Reboot system now.

Perform a factory reset

Turn off the device, and then press and hold the*Volume Up*and*Power*button simultaneously.

Release the*Power*button when the Samsung logo appears, but continue to hold the*Volume Up

On the Android recovery screen, use the Volume Down button to navigate down to*wipe data/factory reset*and press the*Power*button to select it.

Use the*Volume Down*button to select*Yes — delete all user data, and then press the Power button to confirm.

Wait for the reset to finish and press the*Power*button when prompted with the message to*Reboot system now.

https://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-fix-oem-unlock-greyed-out-or-oem-unlock-disabled-problem/
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] draiken78:
You lost me at Samsung logo
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] huskyjayboy:
I had this experience. I received my unlocked XL yesterday from Google. Upon initial boot, I skipped all setups, went straight to developer options, and OEM unlocking option was grayed out.

Then I did a factory reset. This time I setup the Wi-Fi and skipped all other setups. I let the phone automatically do some updates because I was connected to Wi-Fi. After that, OEM unlocking option was available.

I am now BL unlocked and rooted. All this was done without SIM.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] mostyle:
If you reread my previous, you'll see that did those... At least I think I have. LOL
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] MArtyChubbs:
I guess Nov OTA is another hope. Surprised the RMA came that way.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Crazycat362:
I remember the original Pixel I had gotten an RMA and the sent me a Google version I gotta wonder if it's possible with the Pixel 3
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] mostyle:
Check this out...

See the attached image of an URL from a search within chrome on the device. Would one of you with unlocked devices try to duplicate that?

Steps I used were to search 'Lauren Drain' in the URL field (completely SFW, no nudes.. darn it), then switch to images tab.

That 'client=-ms-verizon-android' is what I'm curious about...

Makes me wonder...

Sorry to keep kicking this horse but I have until November 20th and I'm thinking of getting a Oneplus 6T if I can't get this resolved.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] MArtyChubbs:
https://www.google.com/search?q=lau...ndroid-google&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

Import part: client=ms-android-google

Google Store & vzw sim
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] ridobe:
I think I have what you're looking for and I see no such thing.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] huskyjayboy:
Here you go.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] mostyle:
BINGO!

Ladies and gents... I think we have a confirmed solution.

Based on multiple feedbacks received I've noted the following scenarios:

client=ms-android-google

client=ms-android-tmus

client=ms-android-verizon

string not present

Sadly my device is one of the verizon string devices. My device isn't on verizon so this points me to the device being a verizon pixel.

I've went to Swappa and purchased a device with a screenshot of the enabled oem unlock toggled not grayed and will be refinding my purchase.

Thank you all so much for your help!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Great work, this will be handy for people buying used devices. They can ask the seller for a screenshot.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] MArtyChubbs:
Good work detective! everything makes sense now...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
How do you get the client= values? I can't go on a nsfw site atm.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Any search in Chrome at Google will do it.

---------- Post added at 03:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:44 PM ----------

Wait, why is TMUS in there. There isn't a t mobile version of this phone
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
edit: nvm found it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] mostyle:
Had a friend with a TMO device let me run the search string on his device that is TMO S9+.

I'm making an educated assumption based on the other strings that something in the device gets fed to Google analytics because his device reported the TMobile string.

Can't say with absolute assuredness but I'm reasonably confident.