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[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] #mcl:
I don't really understand what's the question, can you explain yourself a little bit more please
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] borya jora:
com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfig it is no longer possible to delete, freeze,

perhaps it is possible to restrict the access of other processes to this file that require it, I even found which ones. But I don't know how to do it via adb
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] #mcl:
Which is the process that makes use of this package?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Mank90:
Either my carrier unlocked a phone with a balance or something happened. I updated to the latest patch and factory reset the phone even though I was told not to. I put in a AT&T prepaid sim card in to test and it worked. I checked the phone out on AT&T and other carriers in my area and its no longer locked. I am not saying this did it, but what a coincidence the timing of this would be.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] bryanus:
Ahh, thanks for explaining.

I am surprised that the system either not finding the package or never receiving an answer doesn't crash the setup process somehow. Since it doesn't, I wonder if there is another way to perhaps delete/rename a parent package or otherwise modify the setup process that calls oobconfig, so that it is never run, resulting in an unlock exploit again. I assume anything we can do is restricted to ADB?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] borya jora:
Pithus report of Device setup - com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfig

Android security & privacy analysis for the masses.

beta.pithus.org
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] javed91214:
anyone got the success? i am trying to downgrade via sideload. i also tried lots of unlocking box for bootloader unlock but no luck.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] DevsV:
What's the reason adb command doesn't work? How did google protect that file from being deleted?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] pavel_ment:
yes, everything works. can be disabled without using a computer
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] story1991:
But WIFI can be used only with "Thread as metered" option
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] DevsV:
Thanks for that, I'll try this in few days.

Is it possible to disable that "Device Setup" fully? How can we make it permanent
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] kilroy911:
Велика подяка!

Mod translation: Many thanks!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] php111:
I have a Verizon Google Pixel 4a 5G I want network unlocked permanently.

I don't have Verizon. Someone bought this phone for me from an Amazon seller.

I reached out to Verizon via Twitter and they said they cannot unlock the devices. But instead gave me the link to the unlocking policies or told me try contacting Amazon which is useless because the phone is not on my Amazon account.

I then wrote an FCC complaint against Verizon. They have stated they started locking the devices since 2019 for 60 days. They said some devices are not automatically unlocked within 60 days. They said have the original owner contact Verizon with documentation and Verizon will proceed with the unlocking. That's the same thing as telling me to contact Amazon.

I told them on Twitter as well as in my FCC complaint I am not the owner who bought this phone and no idea who the owner is.

Not saying this is the case but what IF that seller is not the original owner? I mean this phone could have been bought and resold numerous of times...

I tried the command but it's a no go because ./adb shell returns an inaccessible or not found error.

Any ideas how to permanently unlock this phone?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] php111:
Anyone?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] DevsV:
You can't permanently unlock this phone if the December update is already installed. At least for now
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] php111:
Okay thanks!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] joebutnotexotic:
Any update on Pixel 7 Pro unlocking with the December update already applied? Looking forward to being able to use my Pixel on my carrier.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] bryanus:
I wonder if there is a way to block the network requests (on the device itself or perhaps on my router) that Device Setup makes if the metered option is disabled. The biggest issue with metered Wifi that I've come across so far is that the Play Store won't install apps unless you manually install them each individually. And with a new device/copy setup, that is a lot of apps!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Artemis008:
I tried this method on pixel 4 with the october patch, but it didn't work, it's a bit strange, as an example: when I enter operator A (gsm), it doesn't detect a signal, but when I enter operator B (cdma) it gets a signal , I assume that the imei from my cellphone is blocked from operator A (gsm), someone can help me, please... I've tried all the ways on the internet but nothing works, is the only way to root the cellphone and change the imei ??? help please save my life 🙏 🥲
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] stuart.17:
did u find a way to unlock esim which is verizon locked?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] gerryave:
Se ragazzi ho pixel 5 verizon bloccato con sim dopo aver effettuato hard reset prima il codice adb funzionava ora non più volevo lanciare una idea ... il codice adb che abbiamo noi dice di disinstallare e se invece provassimo a disabilitare o disattivare l'app ? video che dice che è bloccata da amministratore sarebbe possibile ? oppure ottenere la disabilitazione tramite root uninstaller pro ma prima dovremmo riuscire a sbloccare oem che è disabilitato per ottenre root qualcuno di voi ci è riuscito ?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] un1ocked:
My pixel 7 not yet apply december update, is there a way?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Iverol:
any results with the EDL method? I've got a pixel 3 xl here for experimenting and it turned out to be a verizon phone. it was permanently network unlocked before so that's not a problem but i want to unlock the bootloader and yeah... it's grayed out.

I don't mind experimenting on it. if anyone has suggestions or wants me to try something with it, hit me up
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] pavelblink182:
I solved this with a third party app called Netguard, went to advance settings and allowed system apps. Look for device setup app in netguard and block it from wifi. You can now connect to any wifi without changing anything .
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Lussardi:
Today tested new way to unlock via adb, later post result
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] wintersunn1:
Any luck?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Rev_Frt:
Looking forward to the result. I hope everything goes well and you can share the information.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Lussardi:
Not yet, waiting for devices with December patch
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] kr4shY:
thx for the method
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] DevsV:
Can you share the new method? A friend of mine has a Pixel 5 with december patch.

We'll share the results
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] sativasultan:
I see that netguard may be an option for connecting to any network without needing to set the network as metered.

Can anyone else confirm that this has worked for them? Can someone please provide more clear instructions if this method actually works?

Also, does anyone know how I can set an open network as metered prior to connecting to it?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] hq4rl:
Is there any new methods except disable device setup ? My t mobile 4a 5g keeps turning the wifi to unmetered :<<
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Wyn.:
First of all, pardon me as I'm not an android developer

So I'm here because I also want to brainstorm a work-around without using "Metered-Wifi"

So I used an app called "Package Manager", and I was able to see what permissions were used. I tried removing some of these permissions, mainly MANAGE_CARRIER_OEM_UNLOCK and INTERNET, but I had an error "is not a changeable intermission type"

I'm stuck here, but maybe we can try updating the flags (not sure if that's doable), and I know that some requires root access

Some other info I got

Hope this helps even a bit! :)
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] chornyi:
I use this method. Everything works.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Lussardi:
No, I was able to install beta QPR January 23 patch but file is blocked it admin! I create another user admin and same problem, if you see the package in apps, and force to stop "blocked for it admin" I'm out of ideas
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vikkingg:
Hi, everybody. Any new ideas, how to unlock pixel ?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] borya jora:
I tried to download an editing application. Edited the manifest of the device setup application, removing all permissions. The corrected application does not want to be installed, unlike the original version
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vikkingg:
Borya , could u seak russian?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vikkingg:
Speak
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] borya jora:
ну только русские тут и сидят, амерам этот дроч нах не нужен. Ну да в принципе я все сказал, пока вариант с перезапаковкой пакета с вырезанными разрешениями не получился. Может надо к профи разработчику обратиться, я далеко не он. Если получится то просто прогу системную ставим "настройки устройства" кастрированную ставим поверх оригинала и получается то же самое что старый метод адб
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vikkingg:
У меня 5 пихел , если будет возможность, опишите поподробнее процэдуру эту. Я не профи , как вы :)
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Hassnii:
Hello Friends,

I want to unlock my pixel 6 pro, I tried unlocking through adp by "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfig" but this appears "Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]"

Is there anyway I can unlock my carrier. My phone is verizon version and on the latest February update

please its urgent

Some of you were talking about NETGUARD can I get the full guide to unlock through it?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] chornyi:
Hi. Do FR. Turn on device without internet.

Open netGuard - enable app (push on) - setting - advance settings - management of system programs (push ON).

Go back and search "device setup" and block all networks (wifi and sim internet)
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Hassnii:
Thanks for the guidance

Please tell me how do I download netguard without turning on the internet?

Can you share a link of netguard app?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vikkingg:
https://www.askvg.com/tip-install-apps-offline-in-google-android-devices-without-internet-connection-and-play-store/

https://www.askvg.com/tip-install-apps-offline-in-google-android-devices-without-internet-connection-and-play-store/
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vikkingg:
This is link to Netguard app , you need to instal ofline as discribed above. https://m.apkpure.com/netguard-no-root-firewall/eu.faircode.netguard
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vikkingg:
It works, I just unlock carrier for my Pixel 5.(y)
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Hassnii:
I tried and the phone unlocks through netguard for sometime but after phone restarts or time passes it locks again

Any other way??
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Hassnii:
Are you having the same issue as i said?

My pixel gets locked again after sometime
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] chornyi:
My pixel work 2 week without any problems.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mumunanmu:
I have also tried, and after I signed in my Google account, my Pixel get locked again.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] PierreTronix:
thank you for such help. but I meet several google pixel phone, pixel 4a, 5 and 6pro when I uninstall to unlock network its give me this information: Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]. can you help me how to fix it?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mumunanmu:
At last I rooted my Pixel and used the root user to uninstall the com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfig. It still works even now.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
With Verizon Pixel 4a 5g?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Pbsipher1:
hey guys I have a Verizon variant p7 pro on spectrum mobile I found a dialer code for carrier settings that are ALLLLLLLLLLL editable could there possibly be something in this menu. screenshots attached and there a boat load more settings then just these in this menu
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mumunanmu:
Pixel 5
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] luis saucedo:
With the December patch?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] georgesurgeon:
have you rooted google pixel 5 verizon ? Could you share with us which method have you used for rooting.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] georgesurgeon:
is there any chance to sideload global firmware on pixel 6 verizon? has anyone tried it?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
what version and update are you on?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] jayrwalkerke:
Has anyone tried

Hello.

Has anyone tried to use this unlock method with android 13.

I have a pixel 4xl locked to Verizon and I tried this method but it is not working.

Any help will be appretiated.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vikkingg:
Hi this method doesnt work anymore.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] georgesurgeon:
Could you share with us how did you rooted your Pixel 5 Verizon?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Not sure if the method works anymore.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] mumunanmu:
It still works now.

I used the following two documents to help me root my Pixel 5.

https://www.naldotech.com/root-google-pixel-5-magisk

https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-root-...nlock-bootloader-pass-safetynet-more.4187609/
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] MONGTAY:
try it
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] thattechguy_69:
Will this work with Pixel 7? I am trying to switch to a custom ROM but my carrier is blocking it, is an unlockable bootloader possible? I don't need the SIM Unlock.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
What carrier though? If it's Verizon, no bones for you today, this puppy ain't getting modded.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] thattechguy_69:
AT&T and it is getting paid via Trade Credits so I need hope
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] migue5862:
Thank you this actually worked, needless to say it is a temporary solution but still a solution, I will never buy a Verizon phone ever again, they seriously go out of their way to screw their customers over, despite the stupid phone no longer being in a contract with them.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ccolvray:
Hello,

I have a pixel 6 and am looking to root my phone (pixel 6 - android 13) to reinstall a clean version.

Indeed it is in MDM so impossible to unlock the OEM from developer mode, Impossible to execute adb commands such as fastboot flashing unlock. Recovery or factory reset does not change anything either and the phone always resets every 2 hours.

Also it has the December 2022 update which no longer allows removing the oobconfig (protected) package.

Is there any other way to root the phone, maybe someone has found a solution now ?

NB: the SIM works.

Thank you so much !
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ubcjack:
What's the SIM?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
SIM lock status is unlocked
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ubcjack:
Do you know how he made it work? His earlier post was saying Dec security patch locked everything and he couldn't get it work.

TIA
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
He got it to work, he just tweaked Device Setup. I did the same and it unlocked my SIM
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
My device is Pixel 4a 5G locked to Verizon. I used to do the oobconfig method before it got patched.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ccolvray:
Hello,

Strangely the SIM works very well and I did nothing in particular. However, this remains problematic since the phone resets every 2 hours and I do not have sufficient rights for enable OEM unlocking and unlock the bootloader
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
My phone doesn't reset every 2 hours...

Weird, what is that issue?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] longuy:
Maybe it is MDM version not Carrier lock version.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Oh maybe why.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] littleboss04:
thanks so much, this work perfectly for me
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Docktor1633:
which apps have been blocked?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vikkingg:
In Netguard you need to block device setup and Android set up. Then its works correctly, even you can restart device. I use it about a month- no problem. Verizon phone.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] MrNursultan:
hello guys. I have a problem with sim card. I can not unlock it. it says Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]. And I also cant find solutino on the internet. Could someone help me?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
You are porbably using an outdated method.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Works! Thanks!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Docktor1633:
what is the "Android set up" app?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Device setup.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vikkingg:
I have tried to block only Device setup in NetGuard , but it didint work.

It started to work after I blocked both- Device setup and Android setup in NetGuard app.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Only blocked device setup and it already worked for me.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Docktor1633:
And if you block access to the network for "device setup" and "android setup" through standard settings? Will it work?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vikkingg:
so far all works well.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Docktor1633:
And Google Play Market?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vikkingg:
yes
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] trojanprince:
i keep getting this error: Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Andy$:
Is this working till now am facing the same issue with my Google pixel 4a 5g??
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Andy$:
Same here am getting this error
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
This method does not work anymore.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Andy$:
Poops and there is no other Method??
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
There is a method still.

Read the pinned comment for Wi-Fi. Reset the device first though and setup without WiFi.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] vikkingg:
Hi, I want to warn you that later no VPN replacement programs can be used when you apply this method. This immediately locks the phone.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] webhook:
Just don't use VPNs. However I do not understand how phones are getting locked, is it because of MDM?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] faizi289:
How to change imei of pixel 4
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] MikeyLee:
My S10 Plus's volume panel is stuck on my screen with two of them also being greyed out. The device will not power off as the panel blocks the power off icon. Holding the power button to turn off also doesn't work. What the actual F?
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] ldeveraux:
can you connect it to a computer and adb reboot? Then uninstall whatever you installed to break your phone!
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] Sassyentrepreneur:
I had the same problem and fixed via a hard reset by holding down the power and volume up button at the same time. The phone resets and voila problem solved
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] HDXKohl:
I recently put an sd card in my phone, but for some reason the os is not picking it up. I checked in settings and file manager (even in root) but could not find anything. I get the same error in the stock rom. The card is formatted to fat32. This is weird since it is the same card I used before unlocking the bootloader and rooting, where it worked well.

Also, TWRP can read it but not the os, so I know that there is no hardware issue. TWRP says that the sd card is mounted. Any ideas? I could not find anything online.

I am using a sandisk 64 gb card.

Moto G(6)

TWRP 64 bit

Lineage OS

Thanks!
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
Try a low level format. Every time I've seen a new card do this its been problematic throughout its life. Might want to return it if other cards work in that slot... just not worth risking data loss over a buggy flash drive.

Always format a new card with that phone. Don't use it in other phones or devices as it can cause data corruption.

Once I install a SD card in a phone, I leave it there. All up/downloads to it are done with it in the phone. The more you handle it, the more likely it will be damaged. These cards are suspectable to ESD, it takes little to damage one. They have limited ESD input protection and are much safer when in circuit.

Never touch the contacts and be aware of static discharges. If you can see, hear or feel static electricity, there's already more than enough voltage potential to damage a flash drive.
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] HDXKohl:
Thanks for the reply! It weird cause the card works perfectly fine with another moto g6. Also, I am unable to format on the phone, since it does not pick it up.

I can only view it on the custom recovery TWRP. This leads me to believe that it is an issue with the software, and not the card or reader in the phone.

The phone is also not picking up other cards. I have no idea what the issue is. Also, the custom rom seems to have no problem with sd cards as others have used it just fine. Do you have any ideas? I really appreciate the help as I have been trying for days now trying to get this to work.
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
It seems the issue is the phone. Carefully inspect the phones contacts for damage.

Try clearing the system cache.

Turn off Developer options temporary if on.

Try a hard reboot.

A system apk or it's data may be corrupted... there may be a bunch of dependencies here, so finding the culprit if any could be hard to find.

Have you installed or uninstalled any apps that may have effected it? Poorly written ones will sometimes alter hidden settings.

If you did a OS upgrade without doing a factory reset, now is the time. Otherwise it's always preferable to find the root cause rather than blindly fix issues with a reset.

It could be a mobo failure but this is probably the least likely cause.

Play with it... many times the answer is staring at you. Double check drop down settings and permissions.
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] HDXKohl:
I've tried reinstalling the rom with multiple resets (factory, advanced wipe, format data) but to no avail. TWRP can still read it, so I think the hardware should be ok. Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks for your help!
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
You're welcome.

Could TWRP's ability to access SD card to be a clue?

I don't root, my partition knowledge is limited, but could the issue be with data on one of the internal memory partitions?

Maybe a bad instruction set on the /misc partition? Be careful...

https://xdaforums.com/t/info-android-device-partitions-and-filesystems.3586565/

This is interesting... I'm curious what's causing this.
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] WoKoschekk:
Your hardware is ok.

I'm wondering why you use FAT32? SDs with 64GB+ normally uses exFAT. So, first I would try to format it manually to exFAT in TWRP's commandline. Maybe this could help.

First unmount the card (main screen > unmount) and then execute

mkexfatfs /dev/block/mmcblk1
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] HDXKohl:
I ran the code successfully, but it does not seem to change anything. However, I did get a decryption error and then wiped the data to solve it.
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] HDXKohl:
Any other suggestions? I'm stuck.