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[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] xtremdremz:
Tried that one too...lol. I searched and searched, I tried different ROM's with their respective radios and still same results. Looks like Im flashing back to stock and Warranty has another one coming. The funny thing is, it still tells me I have a voice mail and shows my number under the phone screen, which tells me its reading the SIM
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] redbandana:
if it works with the stock rom what are you going to say to the warranty people? "it doesn't work when i flash dutty's rom" lol.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] xtremdremz:
Its the new AT&T SIM. Its wierd, works perfect in my razr just not in my tilt. and like i said in previous post all the signs are there that it is reading my SIM Just not registering on the network for calls or data???
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] xtremdremz:
yeah they would LLLLOOOOOVVVVEEEEE that. LOL I just tried with the stock ROM and the SPL changed back, everything to stock and still no luck. Still get the voicemail icon and the message that I have a Voicemail though.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] redbandana:
try going into settings>personal>phone> then to the network tab and select find network with stock rom and radio.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] shutter13:
Check and see if the phone is turned off. Happened to me a couple of flashes in a row, sometimes you end up with the phone turned off. Just open the comm manager and turn it back on.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] redbandana:
oh yeah forgot that one too.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] xtremdremz:
Tried this once and it didnt do anything, hard reset, tried searching again, went and grabbed a drink and after about 15 minutes it found network and all is good. Now back to flashing my 6.1 ROM. Ill never learn, but its so fun to have a phone that takes over all me free time on the road.

Thanks to all that helped and had some ideas. Thats why I love this place. Thank you.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] tubaking182:
the first thing you do after you flash a new rom is hard reset, now I am using the same rom as you are and all you have to do is go into your commmanager and turn flight mode OFF, push the button with the picture of a phone on it, then your phone will customize your connections to your carrier

n00b
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] xtremdremz:
I have already flashed My tilt with just about every ROM out there just to have fun and see what the differecnces were, WITH NO PROBLEMS. Then I tried to flash it with the new ROM and had the problem. I appreciate you trying to help but how you gonna end with calling me a n00b, when I have more posts than you and have been here a lot longer. But thanks for the help.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] redbandana:
ya that was unnecessary. he clearly knew what he was talking about (but maybe didn't explore different avenues before asking). in addition, its not necessarily true that the phone customizes for you.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] Sane:
Is removing sim really necessary? I’ve never had any problems flashing with my sim in...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] redbandana:
no its not necessary but i do it out of precaution that something bad might happen.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] P1Tater:
I flash only via sd card and I have never taken out my sim card and I have never had one glitch at all. In my humble opinion, flashing via sd card is much quicker and safer.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] shutter13:
Personally, I'd think you were more likely to have something bad happen by taking it out and putting it back in, could scratch the dard or damage it in some way. Like P1Tater, I flash via sd card (so I

GOTTA

leave that in) and I never remove my sim card, no problems, seems like I flash at least once per week, sometimes more.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] redbandana:
never said it was necessary it is just something i do out of precaution. In addition, I don't rip the sim card out of its location so i really don't think I'll scratch it. However, If i do scratch it and it stops working I do have about 15 3G sim cards, want one?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] URPREY:
Definitely good advice. I had this happen to me once.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] Neyo:
ok

was that phone bought on contract

in most cases when u flash a phone who is on contract with the company simcard:eek:this problem occurs
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] tubaking182:
First of all, more posts does not mean that you are any less of a n00b than me, it means you have posted more, your post could have been stupid questions that are redundant. I was not necessarily calling you a n00b, this time i wasn't, i was merely signing my post as n00b. i don't know or care when you joined, i only know that the only reason i joined was so i could get a new ROM for my kaiser and potentially ask questions about it later. i was a lurker for two years while i had my hermes but that doesn't show up on anything.

n00b
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] iphydeauxi:
Something to check

Did you lock the SIM cover all the way? There is a micro switch in there that protects the SIM from hot swapping.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Tech180:
I recently set my phone down and then came to pick it up later and the screen won't turn on. At first I thought it might be just cold but it hasn't shown any sign of turning on. I know the phone works because it gives me physical feedback and the led light shows notifications. Does anyone know how to fix this problem?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yang_man2006:
hi guys

when i tried to flash resurrection remix rom in sony z2 show me this message

updater process ended with error 255

I think the problem is in the update binary file

my device is x86 and I think the rom is x64

please help me

thank u
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] mostyle:
Purchased from Google unlocked.

Running .30 version.

When I initially received the device I pulled the SIM from my OG pixel 1 and inserted and booted the 3. Set it up (running on AT&T) and used it. This morning I decided to root for theming only to notice it was grayed out. First thought was to factory reset and reboot with no SIM inserted. Did that. Still gray.

Am I missing something new?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Are you sure you received the google version phone and not the Verizon one? Did you notice if it was grayed out before you inserted your sim?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] mostyle:
Wouldn't the fact that it takes my AT&T SIM mean it is the unlocked variant?

To answer though... I did not notice.

UPDATE: Called Google. The tier 1 guy said, "Per our engineering documentation this option is designated as disabled on the pixel 3 line."

I have requested an RMA even though I hope he was wrong and that someone can enlighten me before I send it back.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Sim unlocked yes. But not bootloader unlockable. I'm guessing you have the Verizon variant.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] mostyle:
When my RMA is completed how will I specify that I don't want the Verizon variant?

As I'm sure you already know the store offers only three options and I verified that I chose the 'unlocked' option. Anything I can do to get what I need should I decide to reorder?

Also the store says the verizon variant comes with a SIM card which was not included in my packaging.

I'm really steamed at the moment... I do thank you for replying.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Again my friend, I'm just guessing. It could also be possible that from what I've read, the P3's were initially sim locked to Verizon only, even if you ordered the google version. It could be possible that when you installed your at&t sim, it locked the bootloader. Again, I'm just guessing.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] mostyle:
Sure... I get that. I have been approved for an advanced RMA. Wasn't trying to seem harsh. The rep that gave me the advanced RMA did say that it SHOULD allow toggle. I'll be sure to attempt bootloader adjustments before inserting a SIM this round.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
I don't think the Google version was sim locked to Verizon. That doesn't make sense at all. The device needs to connect to the internet in order for the switch to become active from what I understand. So if you don't put a sim in then you will need to connect to wifi. Something is amiss or we're not getting the full picture. Why would a Google bought Pixel anything not allow bootloader unlock? Even if you put in a Verizon sim it should still be active.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] mostyle:
My thoughts exactly. The grayed out switch does say 'connect to the internet or contact your carrier' below the toggle. All while there's an LTE signal indicator on the status bar. I'm perplexed, truly. This isn't my first Android rodeo and I've never encountered this before.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] karthakon:
I bought mine through Project Fi. I tried to unlock the boot loader first thing but the OEM unlock was greyed out. I had to activate the phone on the Project Fi Network before OEM unlock became available (I used the eSim). I wonder if they've linked the OEM unlocking switch to the network activation somehow. Has anyone bought a Network unlocked Pixel 3 from the Google Store, stuck a Verizon simcard in it, and then tried to unlock the bootloader?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] mostyle:
Thought of this, but don' have access to a Verizon sim card.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] robocuff:
I unlocked mine with a Verizon Sim in it. No problems at all. I also did the same with 3 different pixel 2's when the pixel 2 was first released. Again, not one problem with any of them. I see a lot of talk about the unlock possibly being tied to the SIM. It isn't. I know first hand.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] TommyB322:
I bought my 3xl carrier unlocked from Google. I inserted a vzw sim and activated my phone. After all that I tried to oem unlock and it is greyed out. My phone is running build PD1A.180720.31 and as far as I know it is the vzw build. Tried factory reset several times and still greyed out. Also tried sideloading .30 but it didn't work. Any help would be appreciated.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] infamous84:
i bought the unlocked pixel 3 from google on launch, i was able to unlock the bootloader and flash images with no issue. I didnt have my verizon sim in it tho
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] mostyle:
.31 is the verizon variant.

.30 should be the unlocked variant.

I'm on the phone now... For a third time trying to get an RMA issued. Google support is horrific.

Issued me 2 RMA requests that had a link that was already used.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] TommyB322:
I was on the phone with them this afternoon and they are sending me a new phone. Hopefully it will be the .30
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] mostyle:
That's the scary thing for me. Mine is .30 and I was able to factory reset today and try a TMO SIM with the same result.

I processed my advance RMA today as well so we'll see.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] TommyB322:
Interesting. On a side note 2 vzw apps showed up randomly in my app drawer. I was able to uninstall them but they weren't there before. One was messenger and the other I think was My Verizon.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Those got installed when you inserted the VZ SIM.

For those of you getting RMAs best of luck. Their RMA department is a mess, they are not shipping anything. Some of us have RMAs open since day one. There is thread here on it, and a pretty big one on Reddit.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] ravichopra:
I don't think this is right. I bought the unlocked variant from Verizon & unlocked the bootloader no problem.

Build number .031
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] pclewis:
I have the 30 Pixel 3 that I bought from Google. It has a FI Sim and the boot unlock is not greyed out.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] mattbeau:
I just got mine in today from Google, it's not greyed out and I'm on verizon
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] ktdt00:
I'm coming from a decade of rooted Verizon HTC's so I'm a PIxel noob but here's my story... I got the P3 unlocked from Google, powered on, skipped all of setup, enabled dev options, and OEM unlock was greyed out. I enabled wifi, connected to Internet, waited 2 minutes, still greyed out. I rebooted the phone, went back to dev options and OEM unlock was available. Then I unlocked and rooted following the guides and using the posted patched boot image in the XL thread. I did some root testing, then powered off, installed my Verizon SIM, powered on, connected to VZW. About 10 minutes later I got a notice that a system update couldn't be installed, retried and failed again, so I guess there's some OTA pending but otherwise everything is perfect. Thanks to all who contributed and helped!
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
You can download the full image for Verizon from Google. Edit the flash-all bat file and remove the -w from the end. Be sure to save that change. That will let you flash the while phone but save data and setup. Boot into fastboot mode and run the flash all file.

That will get you up to date but save your data. You will have to reroot by patching the VZ boot.img and flashing it. The boot.img flashing is about to get easier, TWRP is working just not released yet.

That is how I update each month. I would wait until next week when the Oct. update comes out.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Cenex22:
Same with me, I ordered the unlocked version, put in my Verizon sim immediately before even booting up, have version .031, and can still freely unlock the bootloader. Maybe it's a lottery?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] cswithxda:
Unlocked version directly from Google Store. The option is greyed out no matter what I do...

Wifi is connected, reset a couple of times, restarted a ton, even finally activated it on Fi and the option is still greyed out. The build used to end with 30 and now after November patch ends in 17 (universal). I don't want to give up this device because it has a good screen with minimal tint :crying::crying::crying:
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] jascolli:
Well I see I'm not the only one having issues. I'm really disgusted. Ordered the non-carrier branded Google unlocked version from the Google store and have the greyed out OEM Unlock switch... Booted initially with the Verizon sim installed. I've tried everything with no luck. I don't know what to do. If anyone finds a solution be sure to let us know. Thanks Jason
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
It was only a matter of time. Everyone at Google is disavowing knowledge of bl unlock or even of what the bootloader is. I think at this point if you get an unlockable one you're one of the lucky ones. It's slowly coming to an end for Google branded devices. Unfortunately I don't think it will end there either. They tested it out on the Pixel OG, refined it on the Pixel 2s, and nailed it on the 3s. Don't even think of an RMA if you get an unlockable one unless you don't care one way or the other.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] cswithxda:
Remembering how I jumped onto the Google's reference phone wagon... When I saw the Nexus 4 was so cheap I sold my Note 2 at heavy discount and didn't expect much out of the phone. Turns out it was an underdog and all positive surprises. Now? Still full of surprises, just the bad ones. Golden old days of Nexus 4 and even Nexus 5 are gone :(
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Xaikar:
I feel you there, I know 0 about development but I am looking to see if I can add a circle style notification at the bottom like the Nexus 4 had, now that the LED is totally gone :(

Also have the OEM locked out and getting the client=ms-android-verizon when searching in Chrome. So frustrating. I want NOTHING to do with Verizon.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] schalacker:
Glad to see I'm not the only one as well and that it's not as uncommon as i thought.

Ordered 2 Pixel 3's through the Project Fi store 2-3 weeks ago (for the "buy 2 pixel 3's get $800 Fi credit" promotion), both at the same time. Also ordered a new Project Fi SIM for the new account (I have my current Fi account on SIM in a N5X).

Wifes came in first (not pink) pre-loaded with .030. Loaded up the SIM, activated the account and then went about messing around rooting hers, updating to the Nov OTA, etc. Everything went fine with that one.

The 2nd one came in (just black, my replacement) with .030 and went through the same process (loaded my Fi SIM in, activated the account on that unit, etc) except the "OEM Unlocking" feature was still greyed out. Tried loading the Nov update, factory resetting, etc with no luck of getting the OEM Unlocking feature enabled (same notification, "Please connect to the internet or contact your wireless carrier") even though the account was active and i was connected through WiFi.

I ended up going through Project Fi support to try and get a RMA as i had read that that was the only real resolution to the problem. And yes, Fi support was very confused as to what issue i was reporting, why it was necessary to fix, etc. It took several explanations to resolve the issue before a RMA was issued. I'm currently waiting for FedEx to pick up the defective unit while the replacement P3 is in transit. Hopefully the new one that arrives has the feature enabled.

I have to agree with the other posters, this is frustrating either as a blatant Google QA problem or deceptive trend on their part of trying to block the feature going forward.

Update: Wow, the new unit came in much faster than anticipated, they overnighted the replacement.

Immediately powered it up, connected to WiFi but avoided setting up the account. Went straight to check Build, which was pre-loaded with .030. Went to developer options and the "OEM Unlocking" feature was available, which i enabled immediately. Glad that worked out. Will work on messing around with this unit to bootloader unlock, Nov update, Magisk, etc.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] kaoticfyre:
Got an RMA on mine. Had to escalate to a manager.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] cswithxda:
Please let us know if your replacement suffer from this issue. We see many people including myself who had original device unlockable but not the replacement. Maybe the newer batches suffer from this issue.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] VermontKindBud:
FWIW, I have the unlocked version of the 3 from Google, and had no issue whatsoever unlocking the bootloader. It was as simple as enabling the developer options, enabling OEM unlocking in developer options, rebooting to bootloader and executing the command "Fastboot flashing unlock" in ADB.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] jascolli:
I got an RMA on mine too for this issue. New one will be here in a couple of days. I'll keep you all posted.

So once the new one arrives, what is the best way to initially boot it up to minimize risk of greyed out OEM Unlock? Boot with no sim, don't sign into Google then go straight to Developer options?

Thanks
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
How you boot it does not matter. It's only a matter of if your IMEI is in the database to unlock or not.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Phil_Chambers:
I was also approved for the RMA. Hopefully they'll send me the right one this time.

Also my build # ends with .A1, not .30 or .31 like everyone else here. Any significance to that?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] jascolli:
Yeah my build number ends with . A1 too...
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
The build number is the software. 30 was the firtst Google version, 31 was Verizon and A1 is November for both.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Phil_Chambers:
It should still be unlockable though correct?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Software version has nothing to do with unlock. It's all the IMEI being flagged in a database by Google as being able to unlock. They all come locked, on first set up or after a factory reset they phone home to see if the have permission to unlock.

This happened to the Pixel 2s on a large scale on first release. Google fixed it in their end, but that was on new phones. This time it's different, it's on RMA phones. They are just shipping the wrong phones to you guys. Their RMA system is currently horribly broken it would seem. I hear rumors they went to a new system in early September and it has been a mess ever since.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Do you think they are doing it on purpose to either discourage RMAs or otherwise see what kind of backlash they will get? How many people do you think are complaining vs the quantity of phones they sell? And the fact that they are denying knowledge of the issue is also troublesome. They are telling people they will not RMA a second time for this issue since it's not hardware related. Trial balloon for a permanently locked Google device?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] jsbeagle:
It is NOT just RMA devices. I received new unlocked Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL from Google Store today that I purchased Friday on the BOGO 50% off sale.

The Pixel 3 is unlockable. The XL has OEM unlocking greyed out, so it cannot be unlocked.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] JakeT85:
Same exact scenario for me. XL is not unlockable, haven't opened 3 because I planned on selling that one. Just spoke to support and he said it is a known issue and the engineers are working on a fix. He wanted me to wait it out but I had him process a return label for me to return both devices. Not getting stuck with the XL and having the second device on the line wasn't worth it to wait. He waived restocking fees. Will try and order again once they get this sorted out.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] jsbeagle:
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-2-users-reporting-inability-unlock-bootloader/

I'm hoping they fix it soon like they had to on the Pixel 2. It sounds like the exact same situation.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] gpcatch06:
Same thing here. New Pixel 3 purchased unlocked from Google store. Set up today and OEM unlocking is greyed out
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] cswithxda:
Looks like last time it took them at least 1/2 a month to fix it. I wonder if I should wait that long or just return it and get it on BF deal :(
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
That was for a specific device and a small number of them. This is different. That was merely a test, this is for real. If you want a custom rom it might be time to start looking at other devices that allow it. I think Google is trying to become the Apple of android. No jailbreaking, no root, locked into stock.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Phil_Chambers:
RMA'd Pixel 3 just got here... And it's also ****ing locked. This is kinda bull**** tbh
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] infamous84:
what carrier? was your sim already in the phone when you went to go set things up and unlock it?
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] Phil_Chambers:
It's from project Fi on a virtual sim. Do I have to activate it first, or can't I just skip through everything and unlock it. I tried connecting it to the wifi, but it was a no-go.
[Google Pixel 3 Questions & Answers] infamous84:
interesting, i had bought a pixel 3 on launch day from google and was able to unlock it with no issues. Im on verizon, i went thru the steps for unlocking it without the sim. Not sure if that makes a diff or not