[Google Pixel 7 Pro] simplepinoi177:
@Fefe_du_973 , As per XDA Forum Rules 1 & 5 (relevant excerpts quoted below), you should've considered posting your post in roirraW "edor" ehT's version of this thread of your device.

July 1, 2024 AP2A.240705.005 Global | .A1 Telus - Unlock bootloader / Root Pixel 8 Pro [Husky] Stable firmware / SafetyNet

Pixel 8 Pro [Husky] July 1, 2024: https://developers.google.com/android/images#husky https://developers.google.com/android/ota#husky https://flash.android.com/ https://support.google.com/pixelphone/community?hl=en...

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Please keep this in mind when posting in the future.

Now for the real reason why I'm replying to your post -- to help --

Just so you know, when you unlock (or even relock [*WARNING: relocking bootloader can lead to hard bricking device if done wrong]) the bootloader, it is required that your device "wipe all data off [your] phone". After that, you shouldn't need your data to be wiped unless you want to.

Unlike many other devices, Google made it very easy to apply a firmware image/update and not wipe your device -- and as you lose root every time you update (so, supposedly monthly), this is a very convenient thing to happen (imagine every month your device is wiped...). If you follow the OP (of either of these threads), you will find steps to ensure you don't wipe when updating; but in essence you must sure the "-w" is removed from the command.

No. Google almost encourages it (it is not like Samsung where if KNOX is tripped, there is said to be a physical trip and Samsung voids the warranty) -- going off of how easily Google allows & shows how to unlock the bootloader; it is on their developer page and it takes a simple couple of commands (after downloading platform-tools). Many return/replace their Google Pixels to Google (for RMA or trade-in) with unlocked bootloaders -- I did with my Pixel 2 XL (opted to relock bootloader [very properly mind you so I didn't risk hardbricking it] when trading in my Pixel 5). So that goes to show that it does not void the warranty.

Yes, but you have to unlock the bootloader only once. I understand the frustration, work, and trouble it is re-setting up your device after wiping -- it is why most veterans on Pixels (and/or in general unlocking bootloaders on most other devices, I imagine) unlock it right after receiving and unboxing their Pixels -- before setting up and using/customizing their device; so you don't have to lose too much and/or set too much up again.

There are some apps that have trouble more or less with unlocked bootloader detecting or, more extensively, rooting. For the most part, most apps detect rooting and/or unlocked bootloader through API Play Integrity -- which is hidden from detection through modules like USNF Displax MOD or Play Integrity Fix -- they pass API Play Integrity checks other than "STRONG_INTEGRITY"; which most apps don't bother checking so for the most part it is safe to not pass.

On the other hand, then there are some apps that seem to insist on detecting and restricting access/usage if detecting an unlocked bootloader. You have to check for yourself the specific apps you care about the most if they do this (Google Pay/Wallet just needs you to pass SafetyNet and/or API Play Integrity, some banks detect root or unlocked bootloader seemingly no matter what, Uber Driver app, Microsoft InTune/Teams, and weirdly enough McDonald's app seem to have some stringent checks) -- and see if the combination of myriad numerous root-hiding methods do not work with them.

Much of all of this has been discussed, revealed, & posted about before and much of it resides in the OP of this or the P8P version of this thread (roirraW "edor" ehT is very extensive). I answered your inquiries as a one-time courtesy.

It is logical to assume you were able to navigate the search function somewhat since you were able to find this subforum and create a post here. Additionally, while you will find many of the fellow members give answers & information -- just as I have in this occasion -- we encourage all our members to do their best to be as self-reliant as possible doing their own due diligence (in terms of reading & studying & looking-for all subject matter themselves) before inquiring on matters that has not been already brought up before for the same exact thing. Hence, the spirit of Rule 1 (to search first), 3, 5, & 10 is there to discourage members from not even trying on their own wishing to be "spoon-fed" and to foster meaningful, decent collaboration. Again, please keep this in consideration in the future.

Have a good one,

simplepinoi177

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