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[Q] Has anyone been able to get the Samsung Focus Sim Unlocked?

i would like to know since i will be using this in asia by june, has anyone been successful in getting unlock codes from ATT directly? or via unlocking websites and if via website which ones actually work?

Reportedly, first date that AT&T will give unlock codes is May 9th.

also you can try unlock it trought fastgsm

I've unlocked mine by FastGsm... all OK!

Thank you for the quick response,i did comeacross fastgsm last night researching about how to unlock the focus
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I've used this company for unlocking a Focus and Captivate succussfully.
www.cellunlocker.net
For the Focus you will still have MMS issues unless it's Developer Unlocked and you can use necessary tools to change the MMS settings.

people still use mms? hehehe is it only for the focus or for all WP7 devices?

I think just the Focus...

So I will be getting my slightly used samsung focus locked to AT&T on May 4th. Do you guys suggest that I wait for the rumored unlock codes from AT&T on May 9th, and will it be free and available to all users in the first place? Also the phone doesnt not have the NoDo update yet and am planning to buy one of the sandisk class 4 sd cards. So which will be the right order with respect to unlocking, sd card installation and NoDo updating? thanks

nanawillie said:
So I will be getting my slightly used samsung focus locked to AT&T on May 4th. Do you guys suggest that I wait for the rumored unlock codes from AT&T on May 9th, and will it be free and available to all users in the first place? Also the phone doesnt not have the NoDo update yet and am planning to buy one of the sandisk class 4 sd cards. So which will be the right order with respect to unlocking, sd card installation and NoDo updating? thanks
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in this order
insert sd card....reformat using 3 finger salute
unlock
then update to nodo

TOA Duck said:
in this order
insert sd card....reformat using 3 finger salute
unlock
*don't forget to prevent relock!
then update to nodo
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*read here

EnderPsp said:
*read here
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Hi thanks for your help. I just took a look at the "prevent relocking" page and its quite a long thread with many "strange language" am not used to! It says requirements include "Dev Unlocked Samsung Phone and XAP Installer". Am a newbie so if someone could simplify this to me and possibly provide me with a download link for the requirements. thanks

nanawillie said:
Hi thanks for your help. I just took a look at the "prevent relocking" page and its quite a long thread with many "strange language" am not used to! It says requirements include "Dev Unlocked Samsung Phone and XAP Installer". Am a newbie so if someone could simplify this to me and possibly provide me with a download link for the requirements. thanks
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That's what I've tried to spared you, a long read, for the relock part.
Basically, from zero, you need to unlock with Chevron first. This is no easy task and unfortunately you do have to read all about it in the original thread.
Then, after unlock, go to the thread I mentioned and from the 1st post download SamsungTools.zip and deploy SamsungTools.xap to the phone. it and after that check in Chevron if it's still unlocked. If not, unlock again, and Zune should no longer re-lock the phone, and you can safely update to NoDo.

If he only cares about SIM unlock, the |Cheron Dev unlock is unnecessary, overkill and unrelated.

foxbat121 said:
If he only cares about SIM unlock, the |Cheron Dev unlock is unnecessary, overkill and unrelated.
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Agreed with you that the request was not very clear and a bit offtopic but I assumed it's about Chevron unlock and not SIM unlock because of
nanawillie said:
I just took a look at the "prevent relocking" page and its quite a long thread with many...
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I don't see how that could be interpreted as SIM unlock. Unlock has double meaning (developer/network) across WP7 forums and that might be confusing for many.

EnderPsp said:
Agreed with you that the request was not very clear ....
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The title of this thread can't be any more clear

yeah i did indicate simunlock there hehehe

EnderPsp said:
Agreed with you that the request was not very clear and a bit offtopic but I assumed it's about Chevron unlock and not SIM unlock because of
I don't see how that could be interpreted as SIM unlock. Unlock has double meaning (developer/network) across WP7 forums and that might be confusing for many.
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Sorry guys for the confusion-was actually talking about sim unlock. I thought the thread was about sim unlock so I didnt bother to be specific. I was just worried because I had read elsewhere that some people got their sim relocked to at&t after the NoDo update thats why I wanted to know what to do right! So I guess I don't have to bother about the relocking stuff anymore right? And just to confirm; the order is install sd card, unlock sim, and install NoDo right? Am so excited...my phone will be arriving on Monday!!

Personally I would do the sim unlock last. That way the last step is unlock and you don't need to worry about possible re-locking during No-Do. I would actually install No-Do first, then install SD card since No-do seems to help with compatibility issues, and then if the SD card is stable, sim unlock the phone.

Pere1 said:
I've unlocked mine by FastGsm... all OK!
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FastGSM Instant unlock and just 19.99 nice on ebay the code cost 35 and you have to wait 2 hours or more

Unlocking a desire hd

I just had my phone to a shop to get it unlocked but they were unable to unlock it has anyone else tried to unlock theres or are there certing builds that cant be unlocked.mine is on orange uk at the moment

Can't you just unlock it with gfree?

You should be able to unlock the phone yourself using the guides posted here on xda forums. Theres a few so just pick one which you can understand and go for it.

What's your HTC firmware? If your >2.36 then your stuck. No methods are successful.

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What's your HTC firmware? If your >2.36 then your stuck. No methods are successful.
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how do I find what my firmware is.I cant see firmware under settings any where
thought I would clarify my phone is standard software its not rooted

hunterzz said:
how do I find what my firmware is.I cant see firmware under settings any where
thought I would clarify my phone is standard software its not rooted
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Menu > Settings >About Phone

ghostofcain said:
Menu > Settings >About Phone
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yes thats where I looked but it says nothing about firmware
under the option for software info it says firmware,baseband ect but when you enter that menu it has no mention of firmware just has
android version
baseband version
kernel ver
build no.
software no.
browser ver.
is one of those the firmware

hunterzz said:
yes thats where I looked but it says nothing about firmware
under the option for software info it says firmware,baseband ect but when you enter that menu it has no mention of firmware just has
android version
baseband version
kernel ver
build no.
software no.
browser ver.
is one of those the firmware
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Yeah post all the details above and we'll get you going

Is it a prepaid phone or ya got it on plan? I'm sure if it's on plan you can unlock it free yourself. I unlocked mine last night. Just follow the instruction on your mobile carriers website.
Cheers
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I was one of the lucky ones who was able to use this simple video tutorial.

Its on a PAYG plan on orange

android version

Take some time to read through these forums. Also look at phandroid. Both are great communities to help you unlock the potential of the DHD.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
Completely explains how to unlock, well at least it did for me (T-Mobile UK) you have to strictly follow the requirements needed though, otherwise you will damage your phone.
(sorry if any of this has already been posted, and thanks to 'jkoljo' for the guide)

Dude, did you try the tool that you maybe used to root it? Try the sim unlock option on there too. Worked for me. Orange uk. Try root tools search for site.

hunterzz said:
android version-2.2.1
baseband version-12.28g.60.140fu_26.05.27-m3
kernel ver-2.6.32.21-g46445e7
build no.1.84.61.2
software no.-1.84.61.2
browser ver.3.1
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That means you need to downgrade to 1.32 before you can do anything.
Check out the downgrade thread in the Dev Section.

spikey68 said:
Dude, did you try the tool that you maybe used to root it? Try the sim unlock option on there too. Worked for me. Orange uk. Try root tools search for site.
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its not rooted so no.
I dont know what rooted is thats why I took it to a shop to get unocked so I'm guessing no one knows the anwser

to unlock ur Simlock u will have to root ur phone to gain write access to patch / alter the file and have gone through the downgrade process to 1.32 FW. A shop prolly wont do that process for you as they tend to do the exact opposite and flash a non rooted Rom.

thanks, im new to this so this has really helped me.

mapester said:
to unlock ur Simlock u will have to root ur phone to gain write access to patch / alter the file and have gone through the downgrade process to 1.32 FW. A shop prolly wont do that process for you as they tend to do the exact opposite and flash a non rooted Rom.
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I have had other phones unlocked by shops and they were not rooted so how do shops unlock them

[Q] Fully Reset Note 3

Hi Devs,
I have a SIM-locked Note 3 purchased in the UK. They told me it's unlocked, but I've not been able to use a SIM from my country with it. I have also used the Chainfire Region unlock app.
Now as you might have guessed my Knox warranty is tripped. I'm not willing to pay any extra amount to unlock it.Honestly, the whole process is making me sick.
So I want to know, is there a way to sort of 'flash' this phone and install everything(firmware) from scratch and remove the SIM network lock restriction?

If you already trip knox you can try a custom rom that have region unlock on it.You can find a lot.From what i see Xnote and Omega rom are the best.

I've searched and tried some of the unlocked guides but none seems to work and to the contrary I've read of posts that just messed up their phones by flashing something. I know you said you don't want to pay anything but at this point a unlock code is the only way to go, I think.
As for flashing everything from scratch, yes you can always flash stock firmware or rom of your choice ( except remove the SIM network lock part ).

hey_joe said:
I've searched and tried some of the unlocked guides but none seems to work and to the contrary I've read of posts that just messed up their phones by flashing something. I know you said you don't want to pay anything but at this point a unlock code is the only way to go, I think.
As for flashing everything from scratch, yes you can always flash stock firmware or rom of your choice ( except remove the SIM network lock part ).
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Thanks for your response. Is there any trusted service you can refer to me, with which I could pay and get theunlock code?

Or perhaps do you think it would work if I ran a different OS like 'Firefox' or 'Ubuntu Touch'?

Takwas said:
Or perhaps do you think it would work if I ran a different OS like 'Firefox' or 'Ubuntu Touch'?
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I've read of linux running on note 3 but not in depth so not sure if they will work.
I kept reading about Cellunlock.net when in comes to unlock code but I've never use them so check them out or maybe other members here can recommend one to you.

I used this service and had the code within an hour.
My Note 3 is stock unrooted.
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/171221313932?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I'm not associated with the above site. If link is not allowed sorry

markad1 said:
I used this service and had the code within an hour.
My Note 3 is stock unrooted.
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/171221313932?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I'm not associated with the above site. If link is not allowed sorry
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That is interesting but a little unclear - was your phone network-locked (to some provider) or was that only for the region-lock? Since I believe all the codes I have seen so far are for network-unlock and NOT for region-lock (even if I have seen 2-3 posts from users that have contacted Samsung and after a few weeks of complaining Samsung gave them a code to region-unlock, but I have no personal experience on that so all must be taken with a grain of salt).

The region unlock from chainfire is not a sim unlock. You will need to unlock it from the networks.
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orly_mihai said:
If you already trip knox you can try a custom rom that have region unlock on it.You can find a lot.From what i see Xnote and Omega rom are the best.
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I'm quite sure it's not region-locked, but SIM-locked...if only a custom ROM would bypass the lock, I wouldn't hesitate to flash one on it.

Takwas said:
I'm quite sure it's not region-locked, but SIM-locked...if only a custom ROM would bypass the lock, I wouldn't hesitate to flash one on it.
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Three lock their mobiles to their network. Never listen to sales staff as they're just after a quick sale. - And no flashing a custom ROM won't bypass the SIM Lock, you'll have to shell out the money to get it unlocked.

Takwas said:
I'm quite sure it's not region-locked, but SIM-locked...if only a custom ROM would bypass the lock, I wouldn't hesitate to flash one on it.
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If Sim-locked, problem is the network, perhap u must pay to unlock it

xclub_101 said:
That is interesting but a little unclear - was your phone network-locked (to some provider) or was that only for the region-lock? Since I believe all the codes I have seen so far are for network-unlock and NOT for region-lock (even if I have seen 2-3 posts from users that have contacted Samsung and after a few weeks of complaining Samsung gave them a code to region-unlock, but I have no personal experience on that so all must be taken with a grain of salt).
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My Note 3 was networked locked to O2 Ireland.

Z5 Premium E6853 (Bell Mobility Canada)

So I am wondering if I am the only Canadian user that managed to buy a device with a locked bootloader? I contacted Sony Dev world and they stated there is no OFFICIAL way of unlocking this once it has been set to "BOOTLOADER UNLOCKABLE" = "NO". This is a dam piss off as I was a eager to build AOSP for this device and acquired it for this purpose.
So much for that plan!

frankbonatelli said:
So I am wondering if I am the only Canadian user that managed to buy a device with a locked bootloader? I contacted Sony Dev world and they stated there is no OFFICIAL way of unlocking this once it has been set to "BOOTLOADER UNLOCKABLE" = "NO". This is a dam piss off as I was a eager to build AOSP for this device and acquired it for this purpose.
So much for that plan!
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I have not heard from the general public yet on this and so far I have yet to find a way to unlock this boot loader. How is it I'm the only Bell user that found a locked boot loader? I've currently rolled back to 5.1.1 and am still unable to find a solution.
Odd if I'm the only Bell user in this situation.

I got one and it says same thing. Guess I have to sell the device. Very dissapointed.

Have you tried flashing "Customized XX" file via Flashtool instead and then try unlocking it? Usually carrier locked firmware prevents the device from being unlocked.

Yes I've gone all the way back to firmware it comes with pre release, as it would be for promotion to retailers. I've tried everything listed in xda nothing has changed the boot unlock to yes. Mine is now on the" for sale" list as I bought it specifically because Sony is supposedly selling open and unlocked devices for developer friendly experience. This is not the case with a Bell Mobility device.
Sent from my E6853 using Tapatalk

frankbonatelli said:
Yes I've gone all the way back to firmware it comes with pre release, as it would be for promotion to retailers. I've tried everything listed in xda nothing has changed the boot unlock to yes. Mine is now on the" for sale" list as I bought it specifically because Sony is supposedly selling open and unlocked devices for developer friendly experience. This is not the case with a Bell Mobility device.
Sent from my E6853 using Tapatalk
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Changing firmware will never change your bootloader status...if it's locked to start with it's going to stay locked...
Carriers do special deals with oem's to have exclusivity or to sell their products and ask them to lock down the bootloader...
Don't buy from carriers to remedy to that problem...
Sony on the other hand sells its devices unlocked...!

I have the same infuriating problem - further to that, since a security update pm hide no longer works via adb. I was all ready for 7.1 as well and everything has just been a huge letdown.

Sorry fellas, you got the same un-rootable pile of Bell exclusive BS that I've been stuck with since last year.
Zero way to get root on these devices. Period.
Only suggestion is to toss an international ROM on it via Flashtool/Xperifirm and go from there - you'll at least get faster software patches/updates.

pattmyn said:
Sorry fellas, you got the same un-rootable pile of Bell exclusive BS that I've been stuck with since last year.
Zero way to get root on these devices. Period.
Only suggestion is to toss an international ROM on it via Flashtool/Xperifirm and go from there - you'll at least get faster software patches/updates.
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Can we flash android 7 file which is available now straight?

i have this phone too.
this is my first and last Sony phone.
Also, the head phone Jack is weeeeeeeeak.

NEXUSg4 said:
Can we flash android 7 file which is available now straight?
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Yes... I just did this myself to my Bell Z5 Premium

HappyDude69 said:
Yes... I just did this myself to my Bell Z5 Premium
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Which country version you used and did you use xperifirm, I mean which app to use on PC? Thanks

NEXUSg4 said:
Which country version you used and did you use xperifirm, I mean which app to use on PC? Thanks
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Used the one on the forums here..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/firmware-32-3-0-372-certified-android-7-t3537948
I used Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde v 0.9.23.2 (MUST be at least 0.9.23.x or you'll get an error)

HappyDude69 said:
Used the one on the forums here..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/firmware-32-3-0-372-certified-android-7-t3537948
I used Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde v 0.9.23.2 (MUST be at least 0.9.23.x or you'll get an error)
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Thanks brother. I will flash as soon as I get home

NEXUSg4 said:
Thanks brother. I will flash as soon as I get home
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Scratch that ... The firmware on that post is Russian even after selecting English on first boot. (there's still some stuff that shows in Russian)
https://depositfiles.com/files/yd5q2j22m <-- AU firmware posted on xperiafirmware.com
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862696598 <-- Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde v0.9.23.1 ... takes a long time to download
Install the flashtool
http://www.flashtool.net/torrents/patches/windows/x10flasher.jar <-- Copy file to flashtool install folder (c:\flashtool) to upgrade to v0.9.23.2 (this step is not needed, but recommended)
Backup your phone and turn it off and don't plug it in to your computer yet
Now move the downloaded firmware to your c:\users\{username}\.flashtool\firmwares folder
Run the flashtool (exe in c:\flashtool)
Click on the Lightning bolt
Keep Flashmode selected and click OK
Click on the arrows in the left pane to expand the list until you get to 32.3.A.0.372 and click on that
In the Wipe section, check everything (best to do a clean install)
Click the Flash button
No just wait until a popup comes up telling you to plug the phone in and press the down volume button at the same time.
WAIT .... now it's flashing and takes a while.
Once done, the first boot take a while longer then normal.
You'd think that if you can flash a stock rom this way that you'd be able to flash a rom with a stock rooted kernel and use the flashtool to install root with out needing to unlock the bootloader .... But I'm sure people have already thought of this and for some reason or another, it didn't work.
Like the others on here... I'm not happy with not being able to root... Never buying a phone from the provider again :|

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Scratch that ... The firmware on that post is Russian even after selecting English on first boot. (there's still some stuff that shows in Russian)
https://depositfiles.com/files/yd5q2j22m <-- AU firmware posted on xperiafirmware.com
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862696598 <-- Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde v0.9.23.1 ... takes a long time to download
Install the flashtool
http://www.flashtool.net/torrents/patches/windows/x10flasher.jar <-- Copy file to flashtool install folder (c:\flashtool) to upgrade to v0.9.23.2 (this step is not needed, but recommended)
Backup your phone and turn it off and don't plug it in to your computer yet
Now move the downloaded firmware to your c:\users\{username}\.flashtool\firmwares folder
Run the flashtool (exe in c:\flashtool)
Click on the Lightning bolt
Keep Flashmode selected and click OK
Click on the arrows in the left pane to expand the list until you get to 32.3.A.0.372 and click on that
In the Wipe section, check everything (best to do a clean install)
Click the Flash button
No just wait until a popup comes up telling you to plug the phone in and press the down volume button at the same time.
WAIT .... now it's flashing and takes a while.
Once done, the first boot take a while longer then normal.
You'd think that if you can flash a stock rom this way that you'd be able to flash a rom with a stock rooted kernel and use the flashtool to install root with out needing to unlock the bootloader .... But I'm sure people have already thought of this and for some reason or another, it didn't work.
Like the others on here... I'm not happy with not being able to root... Never buying a phone from the provider again :|
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Thanks! Yeah, my contract is up in August. I will only buy pixel or one plus phones going ahead. Cheers!

Frendly reminder to unlock your bootloader

If you intend to do basically anything with this phone I highly recommend unlocking the bootloader and leaving it in that state always. Especially do this before accepting any kind of beta ota because you might not be able to roll back without bootloader unlock. Do not for any reason try locking your bootloader again unless a rom you are using specifically says to do so like Copperhead or you may end up semi or hardbricking your device. Having and leaving your bootloader unlocked also makes it possible to recover from almost every single possible problem that can arise with the device on a firmware/os level.

Yes,
Recent Non Beta OTA Update also Ruined the Phone. Since the Device was Locked it turned into a Useless Brick Now.
So its Strongly advisable to keep the Developer Mode on with USB Debugging ON and Allow Boot-loader Unlock Option ON at-least.

senthil19 said:
Yes,
Recent Non Beta OTA Update also Ruined the Phone. Since the Device was Locked it turned into a Useless Brick Now.
So its Strongly advisable to keep the Developer Mode on with USB Debugging ON and Allow Boot-loader Unlock Option ON at-least.
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This is mostly the problem I'm referring to as I've now seen like 5 people who are stuck with a broken ota or are stuck on beta with no way off

I bought a second hand Pixel phone(small version) this summer and it came with locked bootloader. But i live in Russia now, so i dont use verizon. Is there any way to unlock bootloader on verizon phone? Android 8.1 last release

Karolei said:
I bought a second hand Pixel phone(small version) this summer and it came with locked bootloader. But i live in Russia now, so i dont use verizon. Is there any way to unlock bootloader on verizon phone? Android 8.1 last release
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Doesn't matter where you are, but there is a post or two on here talking about a guy who can unlock it using remote access and installing flexihub on your machine. If you wanna try it make a windows VM real quick and wipe ur phone after you back everything up that you need

Edit: double post

KittyRgnarok said:
Doesn't matter where you are, but there is a post or two on here talking about a guy who can unlock it using remote access and installing flexihub on your machine. If you wanna try it make a windows VM real quick and wipe ur phone after you back everything up that you need
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Can you give me a link to this thread or to this guy?

Karolei said:
Can you give me a link to this thread or to this guy?
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Literally first non-stickied thread in q&a

KittyRgnarok said:
Literally first non-stickied thread in q&a
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Oh, you are right, sorry. Thank you!

Karolei said:
Oh, you are right, sorry. Thank you!
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No problem my dude. Make sure to do this in a sandbox environment please. Have fun

Karolei said:
I bought a second hand Pixel phone(small version) this summer and it came with locked bootloader. But i live in Russia now, so i dont use verizon. Is there any way to unlock bootloader on verizon phone? Android 8.1 last release
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today，i spand 150￥ on chinese Taobao.he let my 8.1 verzon pixel unlock,its amazing,i found all bbs ,only fine one way to unlock，our phone need S-OFF S-OFF S-OFF（importance say third）s-off need our chinese is king-card，i dont know what speak in english（Key words：S-ON S-OFF htc） through it to return android 7.1 （sorry my english is pool，but i think you can understand，wish you an early unlock）

pingzi- said:
today，i spand 150￥ on chinese Taobao.he let my 8.1 verzon pixel unlock,its amazing,i found all bbs ,only fine one way to unlock，our phone need S-OFF S-OFF S-OFF（importance say third）s-off need our chinese is king-card，i dont know what speak in english（Key words：S-ON S-OFF htc） through it to return android 7.1 （sorry my english is pool，but i think you can understand，wish you an early unlock）
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Do You have bootloader unlocked now?
And how you did it? remote over internet?
can you post link no this service?

KittyRgnarok said:
This is mostly the problem I'm referring to as I've now seen like 5 people who are stuck with a broken ota or are stuck on beta with no way off
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Can you explain this further please, are you saying regular update can brick the phone?

invisibles said:
Can you explain this further please, are you saying regular update can brick the phone?
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A misparsed or improperly fetched OTA can semi-brick a phone yes. It can also happen when the manufacturer or carrier push a broken update. Both scenarios have happened many times with lg and Samsung phones for example