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[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vonDubenshire:
So somebody on a Reddit thread from May 2023 asked about this exact scenario. Reddit's subreddit for /r/GooglePixel is locked right now so I can't view the post (thanks Reddit blackouts).

But, there's a Google cache:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SpectrumMobile/comments/13k3bjg

A user claimed that Spectrum bootloaders are locked because they are bought as "Verizon" models, but further down another user says:

So looks like you're gonna be able to get it unlocked.

I would attempt calling customer service and say you're a developer that needs it for your own self-employment work and get them to unlock it.

EDIT: since XDA forces any URL that links to Reddit to change format, it removed the Google Cache I linked to.

Here's how to find it to read it, incase the "code" formatting I put the link into below doesn't work:

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[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vonDubenshire:
Yeh I think I had seen Visible ones worked. I used Visible for a short amount of time on my own in 2021 to see how it was (I am a Verizon customer). The real fun was when I switched back to Verizon, which my wife was still on the account, and the Pixel 5 that I bought used couldn't be added back to Verizon's system!

The IMEI was non-existent from their records. I got a good tech guy on there finally and he figured it out. He sent a report to their internal IMEI team, which contacts Google to check if the IMEI actually was legitimate. Turns out it was a Google Fi edition phone that I had bought and did not know it, lol.

It took less than 24 hours to suddenly activate eSim
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vonDubenshire:
@jmac052002 did what I said to try:

His post here, from this thread:

Successfully Bootloader unlocked AT&T Pixel 7 Pro!

Successfully Bootloader unlocked AT&T Pixel 7 Pro!

Hi guys, I'm a longtime member here and developer for Paranoid Android custom rom. While I haven't been active on XDA these days, I did want to share a bit of information about how I unlocked the bootloader on my AT&T Pixel 7 Pro. To my...

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[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] annnonymous999:
Anyone have luck with getting Metro by T-Mobile to carrier unlock or OEM unlock before 180 days?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
You can carrier unlock the device via the method (or contact me on Telegram for the method)

To answer your second question, no this doesn't unlock the bootloader YET. However after 180 days (even before), you can call them up asking for an unlock for "development reasons".
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Hello Pixel-SIM unlocker fans,

I have gotten banned off of Telegram... (yeah shocking right..)

So from now on, do not contact my Telegram. You can still join the WebhookLs group but I cannot access it right now. So avoid joining that if you need help. Instead join the Discord server I have made for real-time support.

https://discord.gg/ErRR3TgUKw

Thanks

(Mods, if you are reading this, this isn't to scam people.)
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] @TomX:
Hey,

(Running March 2023 update on a Spectrum network locked phone)

Did the whole process, restricted the "Device Setup" and used a couple of extra steps with Netguard:

Remove SIM card from the device. DO NOT INSERT IT UNTIL YOU FINISHED ALL THE LISTED STEPS.

Factory reset phone.

Go through OFFLINE set-up process. (skip Sim card and wifi)

Go to Settings > Apps > See All Apps.

On the three dots on the top right-hand side, tap show system.

Search – Device setup

Tap Mobile data & Wi-Fi – deactivate Background Data.

Go back – Then "app battery usage" – Set to Restricted.

Go to home screen and pull screen down.

Press and hold Internet until it opens.

Select the desired Wi-Fi network and connect (here you can already click on "advance options" > metered > treat as metered. If not, do it fomowwing next step)

Tap on gear on the right of your connected WIFI.

Tap Network Usage – select “Treat as metered.”

Go to the playstore Search "NetGuard", install it

Open NetGuard, give it unrestricted battery permissions (so it can run allways) dont worry its super safe.

Tap the three dots on netguard, settings, advanced options and enable "manage system apps"- exit netguard settings.

on netguerd main screen search "Device Setup" and disable the wifi and data communications by taping the little icons next to it.

In the netguard main screen make sure you turn on the buttom/ toggle on the left top corner and agree to all.

To be safer you can go to settings (of the phone) >network and internet>VPN > tap on the fear next to Netguard > and tick always on vpn

EDIT: if you also click the option " block connections without vpn" in the vpn settings you might have problems

Go back to home screen and insert SIM card.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] senie.96:
Should I complete all the steps first before inserting the SIM card? And how does it affect the battery life?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
I mean you can put the SIM before, but don't connect to wi-fi. I done it with SIM in, but you can complete it without SIM first.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
I connected the SIM card to domoco and installed the app via 4G. That is the same but you are inserting the SIM after the process. However, this is actually an easier guide to follow (with the netguard steps). o7
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] annnonymous999:
So I contacted Metro by T-Mobile and asked to be OEM unlocked for development but it looks to be tied to the carrier unlock as well by text in the grey out OEM unlock and its not clear if they have to unlock both separately. Has anyone had luck OEM or Carrier unlocking the pixel 6a on Metro before 180 days and have some tips to reach the right people/group? The phone is fully paid for.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Ask them to unlock it CARRIER. If it sucessfully gets unlock, probably reset the phone and insert the SIM.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] tummycj:
Using Pixel 6 Pro AT&T locked. The only method that worked for me is this:
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
That is using a USB-C USB. It works, but it would be alot easier to install the app via ADB.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] @TomX:
Everyone remember, the above method provides a "soft unlock" meaning it is not a full carrier unlock = your OEM unlock will still be grayed out...

I believe OP's method does not work after december 2022 patch...
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
uh huh, device setup is read-only now
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] demkohell:
@webhook So I have a Verizon locked 7 pro working with the firewall app and your script. I also did whatever the latest available OTA was and it still works fine. Do you guys reckon this method will keep working in case lets say android 14 comes out? I bought a refurbished phone off amazon renewed and I have the option to return it, thinking Ill save myself the hassle and just actually get an unlocked phone.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Not too sure. I broke my Pixel 4a 5G so I am unable to verify if this still works on Android 14. But it will persist in the Android 14 Beta.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] jhjhjhjhjhjh:
does anyone know if this will work using a different carrier esim instead of a physical sim? ..anyone???
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Sadly I have never used eSIM,but I once tried a Softbank eSIM with a Verizon Pixel.. and it works..
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] jhjhjhjhjhjh:
Oem unlocked..

Paid it off early..:)

Spectrum is not Verizon:)View attachment 5949097
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
With the caveats, you can reset your device. Now your Google Pixel 7 Pro is unlocked, which means you can install custom ROMS and root. I congratulate you on your SIM unlocking, good luck!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Hello,

My YouTube Account (and Google) is deleted, so I have re-uploaded a tutorial😀 This covers Batch file and netguard fix.

So please let me know if this works still! ;)
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Please be mindful that I have reused some footage, and there are a lot of images used due to my Pixel being broken which I cannot replicate.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Hassnii:
1. Does the phone needs to be reset before doing this method?

2.Also after applying all steps, do we need to use metered wifi permanently?

3. Also please mention the names of 2 application you turned off access through net guard. Those names were in another language
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
To answer three of your questions,

1. Yes. The phone needs to be reset.

2. Nope, you can use Netguard to turn off the apps so you can use Wi-fi normally, but not VPN apps.

3. Device setup and Carrier setup.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Hassnii:
Thanks for your help, just one more thing.

Do i have to turn the NetGuard VPN always on or I can turn it off?

Also what is the way of using other VPN apps?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Always on.

Use a browse that might have a built in VPN.. or Tor. I don't use VPNs.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] TECH_ZONE:
hello any update on Carrier bypass after december security patch ?

can you guide the process please
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Hello, please DM me on Telegram: @webhooking
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] TECH_ZONE:
ok i will
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] schn1tt3r:
I managed to bypass activation with OP trick today on a Pixel 6 Pro that has Android 12 on it. Can I update the phone now, or will updating to android 13 re-carrier-lock the phone?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] hypafly:
You can update but once you make factory reset the op's method won't work for you. You'd have to use the latest one posted in the thread
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] iamhumanalso:
@TomX's Netguard method worked on my Pixel 7 Pro with T-mobile sim lock. I was able to use a SIM from another Tmobile cell network compatible provider. The phone had June 2023 update before i reset it. Then i also recevied a July 5, 2023 security update. The guy I bought the phone from said it was paid off, but Tmobile couldn't unlock it without the orignal owner's account info. They said it was a prepaid phone, but from a 3rd party seller.​
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] @TomX:
same here... locked with Spectrum... IMEI not recognized when I call them... it sucks...
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Rebel7022:
I ordered a Verizon pixel 4 on Android 11, Can I update my phone to Android 13 after I use this method, Will my Wi-Fi be metered? Thanks
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] scotty68:
so if you turn off vpn, you will no longer have it locked is that correct?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] shabbat:
Thank you. It works for me
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] #mcl:
Happy to hear about it!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] RJ983:
getting the "Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]". Followed the steps exactly...

edit: just read about the security patch update...smh
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] #mcl:
Yeah very unfortunate that Google fix the bug 😑
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ronclone:
Hey guys, does anyone knows if the netguard method works with the esim? I need the dual sim capability...
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] hypafly:
Yes it works perfectly
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Hi guys,

@rhcp011235 made this lil cool one click mod! https://bit.ly/44fHS9G it makes everything easier! Then you do the netguard and device setup mod. Includes Mac and Linux versions now!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ayyu3m:
This worked perfectly. Didnt install anything else. Just did the bat file.

Bought from eBay.

Pixel 4a Verizon SIM unlocked now. I don't need bootloader unlock. Phone is gonna be used by dad just.

See picture. Thanks to OP

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[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] divyesh2129:
Security Patch version ? (I think it work below or till Nov 2022 update only)
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] #mcl:
Happy to know ayyu3m!!!

As for divyesh2129 question the patch works up to the December security patch
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ayyu3m:
Hi guys. An Update.

So I thought the batch file alone did the job. Unfortunately I was wrong. During the play store account login, the Google Wizard setup ran.

Which automatically triggered the connection to verizon servers. Which then triggered the sim lock and "SIM not supported" warning.

So I fully reset the device again. Followed this video first. Then did the batch file again.

Play store working and sim unlocked still.

Sorry for any initial confusion.

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Security Patch version

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[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] novadaemon:
The batch file only allows the phone to work on mobile data or metered wifi. If you connect to non-metered wifi, the unlock will break. Installing the netguard firewall is what allows unmetered wifi to work. And from my own experience, if you are going to use netguard, you don't need the batch file in the first place.

If you are going to give this to your dad and don't want any headaches in the future I would just install netguard as well and then hide the app so that he can't accidently uninstall it.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ayyu3m:
Hi.

Yeah. I was looking for ways to hide the netguard app icon. Can you tell me how. Can be done on the stock google launcher?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] josenatera24:
Somebody try in Android 14 beta???
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
works on Android 14. :D
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] 秋のかえで:
Is it possible for flash Developer Support images to downgrade to Android 12L?

https://developer.android.com/about/versions/12/dev-support-images
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] drik05:
My pixel 6 oem unlocking was greyed out. Is there any workaround ? I want to unlock my bootloader to flash custom stuffs.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] BKE:
oui la méthode avec Netguard passe sur Android 14 bêta sans aucun soucis
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] pcmedics911:
From page 1 it worked on a pixel 7 pro! Thank you so much!

Remember anyone looking to do this...you need to enable USB debugging on the phone in order to run the adb shell command.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] pcmedics911:
Ok on pixel 7 pro this worked like a charm. I had to enable usb debugging which i had missed the the first time.

now, here's the question...will this relock if A) reset the phone or B) new update form google for latest android or security patch gets pushed?

Now, unlocking the bootloader I'm reading is in this thread too with qpst? Will this result in a perm unlock doing this?

Thank you
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] BKE:
Oui works very good
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] rhcp011235:
If someone can give me feed back on my auto tool.

Thanks
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] dccc4ever:
I got my pixel 6a to work on Android 14 with any sim card but you have to install a app and leave it running. First download netguard and put it on a USB drive. You will need and adapter for USB to USB C. Reset the pixel (master reset) then take the and aim out you want no network connection available when setup starts. Setup offline. Then plug in the USB device and install netguard. Then in the app go to settings and advanced options and check manage system apps, filter traffic and filter UDP traffic. Go back and find device setup and block it's network access. Then hit the setting gear underneath and hit battery setting and set to restricted. Then check the box at the top of the app to start the service. Then you can use any sim and most esims. I'm using a T-Mobile esim and US mobile sim on a straight talk cdma-V phone locked. Also if you connect to a Wi-Fi connection during the setup mark the WiFi connection as metered or the device setting will get a connection and lock the phone and you have to repeat the process of master reset and all the stuff afterwords. Good luck.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] aldern:
I have refurbished Verizon Pixel 4 received from China. One day both sim and esim stop connecting network. No any messages.

I've tried all methods.

1.

adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfig

Sim cards have connected, but next day disconnected forever.

2.

Next I did factory reset and restricted "device setup" internet with Netguard.

Not worked too. Can anyone help?

Android 13, secutity update October 5.

The funny thing is that I have another Pixel 4 with same Android version, formally USA Verizon, and nothing got blocked there.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] a root guy:
Can confirm this WORKS with pixel 3a
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] rhcp011235:
Thanks! If you’d like to buy me a coffeee :) if not it’s ok.

Glad my scripts work. Now people can download one zip and use it. I’m going to include the steps too maybe
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] arubamon:
After almost five years, I finally ended up breaking the screen of my OnePlus 6T McLaren (A6013) the other day. I currently have Metro by T-Mobile, since w/ the ACP discount here in the States, I've been paying $30 - $30 = $0 for service, which works for me. I was able to get a Pixel 7 (GVU6C) w/ only paying the tax on the device, by switching my cell service to Xfinity Mobile, bundling it w/ the Internet and cable I already had w/ Comcast. I just moved the other day, and the CSR made another account when I already had one w/ Comcast, and I've yet to link them together, using an unnecessarily complicated method, but that's another story

I'm pretty sure the CSR told me it would be SIM locked initially, but I don't remember the details. I noticed that in Developer Options, OEM Unlocking is grayed out and says "Unavailable on carrier-locked devices". I don't want to keep a phone that I have to wait in order to root and definitely won't keep it if it can't be rooted period. Reading through this thread and https://xdaforums.com/t/oem-unlock-option-is-greyed-out-how-enable-it.4105147, I'm seeing several methods that seem to have worked for different people on various Pixels, but I'm not sure if one, or any, of them will be successful for me

I haven't switched my SIM from Metro by T-Mobile to Xfinity Mobile yet, as I haven't gotten the Port-Out / Transfer PIN from Metro yet, since my 2FA device for my Metro account is this SIM which I'm not able to use in my OnePlus w/ a broken screen or in this Pixel 7 which is locked to Xfinity Mobile. Seems I have to go to a Metro store, but I want to make sure it's even possible to unlock the SIM myself and then the bootloader, so I can root it like every other device I've had for the last however many years. I don't want to brick this device that I just got yesterday either. And I see there are apparently two variants of this phone, the GVU6C, which I have, and the GQML3. Hopefully somebody knows more than me and can let me know if this will, or should, work. Thanks in advance
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] arubamon:
I'll make this post short, since I may have scared some people away with my lengthy one the other day. Since then, all I've been able to find out is that until this Pixel 7 (GVU6C) has been active on Xfinity Mobile's network, which uses Verizon, for at least 60 days and is also fully paid off, my device will remain carrier locked. To me, it is fully paid off, since there's a credit of $24.99 for each of the 24 monthly payments of $24.99 (see attached screens) and the tax has already been paid, but evidently they don't see it that way. The extremely helpful, or so I thought, CSR the other day, who was actually in this country, most certainly never said anything about a 24 month wait, as there's no way in hell I would have agreed to altering my current Internet and cable plan and accepting this phone promotion. And things are even more messed up with my account, now accounts, than I previously thought

My question, therefore, is is this batch file from @rhcp011235 using @webhook's method for sure, or fairly likely, going to work on my device? I've been rooting and flashing custom ROMs, etc mainly on Samsungs and the OnePlus device but never owned a Pixel before, and things appear to be quite different with these devices than all the ones I've previously had. Again, I want to make sure I don't brick or otherwise destroy this device that I just got the other day. If someone has the time to get back with me, I'd appreciate it, as I would like, well, need, to decide if I'm going to keep this device, if they'll even let me return it. It seems, from what I've read so far, that this is just a temporary solution and there are several things you could do to invalidate this exploit. Thank you again, and also sorry again, since I thought this post would be much shorter
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ethanvo1996:
This method is currently blocked on Android 14 beta, I tried it on Verizon pixel 5. It works well for 15 minutes then automatically locks the network and requires contacting the network to turn on the device
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] arubamon:
This is more than likely self-explanatory, but I just want to make sure I understand you completely. Could you explain exactly what you mean by these three phrases? Seems this may be more trouble than it's worth, although I'm still not sure with the information I currently have. Thank you in advance
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ethanvo1996:
Android 14 Beta Pixel network lock version does not use the ADB or Netguard method like on Android 13

When I used this ADB and Netguard method on my Verizon Google Pixel 5. Can only be used for the first 15 minutes. Then the SIM suddenly lost all signal and Verizon sent a message saying SIM Unavailable. Before that, I used Android 13 and it was completely normal. Sadly, there is currently no way for me to go back to official Android 13. Even though I tried to Cancel the Beta 14 Beta Registration on the homepage to receive the Android 13 OTA version through the settings on the device. My device is OEM locked so I cannot flash it manually.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] BKE:
Revenez sur Android 13 et refaites la manipulation et tout ira bien
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
run the file, go to device setup, disable the same stuff, then connect to wifi metered, google play and install netguard

sorry ive been offline i cant go on telegram rn i dont have my phone rn so i cant answer questions on telegram.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
btw I changed the method theres a fatal error where it would lock after netguard.

New steps are:

run the file, go to device setup, disable the same stuff, then connect to wifi metered, google play and install netguard

use @rhcp011235 method lol
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
We're working on one lmao
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Server is up! https://discord.gg/ErRR3TgUKw
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ethanvo1996:
NOT WORK Sir

i try many time . But not work on android 14 beta
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Go to the Discord and read the thread. I gave a much thorough explanation.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
It works on Android 14 Beta 5.3. You might be doing the steps wrong.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] BKE:
If you can't do it on Android 14, you have a solution downgrade to Android 13, unlock the sim and update to Android 14 now. And if it doesn't always work then you make a mistake in the steps