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Seems we won't have the AT&T 4.4.2 firmware forever

I just posted in MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM a few days ago to see if I can unlock my non-developer edition XT1058 or get an AT&T's 4.4.2 firmware.
I contacted to OlivierM(olivier meirhaeghe, ‎MOTOROLA'S Director Product Management) and this is what he said.
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paul xda said:
I just posted in MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM a few days ago to see if I can unlock my non-developer edition XT1058 or get an AT&T's 4.4.2 firmware.
I contacted to OlivierM(olivier meirhaeghe, ‎MOTOROLA'S Director Product Management) and this is what he said.
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What. Well geez.

paul xda said:
I just posted in MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM a few days ago to see if I can unlock my non-developer edition XT1058 or get an AT&T's 4.4.2 firmware.
I contacted to OlivierM(olivier meirhaeghe, ‎MOTOROLA'S Director Product Management) and this is what he said.
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They can't officially release it, just like they don't officially release any beyond the Dev Editions (which happen to also work on the "retail" versions of those phones).
It getting "leaked" or "found some place" which would later get posted to -> http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0 is another story, but we have to be patient. As soon as they find it, I'm sure it will be posted. Just have to wait for them to get their hands on it.

I ask him about why are others software images can be found,but not receive any reply.

KidJoe said:
They can't officially release it, just like they don't officially release any beyond the Dev Editions (which happen to also work on the "retail" versions of those phones).
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Okay,But I did get a share of T-MOBILE's retail MOTO X firmware from the MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM in google drive.
I can't understand why they just can't do this.

paul xda said:
I ask him about why are others software images can be found,but not receive any reply.
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You likely wont as Moto will not officially release carrier versions of ROMs for the Moto X.
paul xda said:
Okay,But I did get a share of T-MOBILE's retail MOTO X firmware from the MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM in google drive.
I can't understand why they just can't do this.
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You completely missed what I said. I said that Moto has released images for the Developer X's..
Technically speaking, you did not get the "T-Mobile Retail X Firmware" from Moto. Their web site clearly says you are requesting "MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition: KK-4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25_MR3 (Retail)"
It just so happens that the GSM Developer X and "T-Mobile" or "GSM Unlocked" versions of the X are all XT1053 and use the exact same rom. Just like the Developer Edition X for Verizon and Retail/MotoMaker X for Verizon are both XT1060 and use the same rom.
So yeah, moto has released the Developer Edition roms by request at -> https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images But they have not made the roms available for the "Carrier Branded" Moto X's, like the XT1058 from ATT, or the XT1056 from Sprint, or the XT1058 from Rogers, or the XT1055 from US Cellular, etc..
And Moto does not own or operate http://sbf.droid-developers.org

KidJoe said:
You completely missed what I said. I said that Moto has released images for the Developer X's..
Technically speaking, you did not get the "T-Mobile Retail X Firmware" from Moto. Their web site clearly says you are requesting "MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition: KK-4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25_MR3 (Retail)"
It just so happens that the GSM Developer X and "T-Mobile" or "GSM Unlocked" versions of the X are all XT1053 and use the exact same rom. Just like the Developer Edition X for Verizon and Retail/MotoMaker X for Verizon are both XT1060 and use the same rom.
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Thanks for your explanation,I get it now.

I need it too. But I just gotta wait. Phone is still fully functional. One thing is I'll lose root but not to worried just viper4android is the only thing and gravitybox
MOTO X SLAPPED

I want it,too.WAITING for so long
paul xda said:
I just posted in MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM a few days ago to see if I can unlock my non-developer edition XT1058 or get an AT&T's 4.4.2 firmware.
I contacted to OlivierM(olivier meirhaeghe, ‎MOTOROLA'S Director Product Management) and this is what he said.
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I want it,too.WAITING for so long

Kidjoe is correct.
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planktoid said:
Kidjoe is correct.
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Yes,he always replies the thread quickly with the right answer.He is a good man.

all moto x from usa ( xt1049, xt1050, xt1053, xt1055, xt1055 xt1058, xt1060 ) are update to 4.4.2

toto221 said:
all moto x from usa ( xt1049, xt1050, xt1053, xt1055, xt1055 xt1058, xt1060 ) are update to 4.4.2
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Yes, AT&T 4.4.2 is now there on http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0

Anyone know how to flash the firmware on a macbook? My windows machine won't charge anymore so that's all I have now.
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M973 said:
Yes, AT&T 4.4.2 is now there on http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
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This is awesome! I can finally root my GFs phone.

[email protected] said:
Anyone know how to flash the firmware on a macbook? My windows machine won't charge anymore so that's all I have now.
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Under the Development thread there is a Mac Toolkit. The guy who made it isn't supporting it anymore, but it includes mfastboot. You can manually flash the files with it. I haven't searched for the exact commands, but they should be easily procurable via a quick search.

HeroOfTime said:
Under the Development thread there is a Mac Toolkit. The guy who made it isn't supporting it anymore, but it includes mfastboot. You can manually flash the files with it. I haven't searched for the exact commands, but they should be easily procurable via a quick search.
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I think it only works for the developer edition models.
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[email protected] said:
Anyone know how to flash the firmware on a macbook? My windows machine won't charge anymore so that's all I have now.
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Parallels Desktop with win 7!!!!

[email protected] said:
Anyone know how to flash the firmware on a macbook? My windows machine won't charge anymore so that's all I have now.
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There is a Mac version of Fastboot... but I'm not sure what all is involved to use it. (drivers or anything else??) -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/X-STUFF/Mfastboot-4.4.zip To flash this way, you'll want to unzip the SBF file, open the included .XML file, and convert the operations to fastboot commands.
For example, in another thread of someone trying to flash a Claro 4.4.2 rom, when we opened the XML we came up with -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52051769&postcount=18
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[email protected] said:
I think it only works for the developer edition models.
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I don't think so.
The only difference between the developer models and the MotoMaker/Retail X for Verizon and ATT is the unlocked vs locked bootloader.
As far as using things like RSDLite and mfastboot, as long as you are flashing a ROM that is digitally signed by Moto, you should be able to do the same things.
Now, any rooting, flashing custom recovery or custom rom, etc wont work. But RSDlite or mFastboot to flash a Moto Rom will.
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natezire71 said:
This is awesome! I can finally root my GFs phone.
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HuH? How does having the ATT 4.4.2 SBF help/allow you to root?
ATT has a locked bootloader, and 4.4.2 breaks/plugs the exploits used by SlapMyMoto/MotoWpNoMo. So flash this and you can't root or disable write protection.

KidJoe said:
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HuH? How does having the ATT 4.4.2 SBF help/allow you to root?
ATT has a locked bootloader, and 4.4.2 breaks/plugs the exploits used by SlapMyMoto/MotoWpNoMo. So flash this and you can't root or disable write protection.
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I'm on Verizon. I used Safestrap and the Safestrap stock-rooted ROM over on XDA to retain root. It has literally no downsides to me. Once the SBF was made available for AT&T, someone on Rootzwiki said they would put together an AT&T version of it. Hence, I can root her phone. She's still on 4.4.

Locked bootloader?!

From this guys post it says Sprint model has a locked bootloader. Why now if it's true?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65803692

sml2004 said:
From this guys post it says Sprint model has a locked bootloader. Why now if it's true?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65803692
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hi, try flashing https://idlekernel.com/twrp/hero2qlte/3.0.0-0/twrp-3.0.0-0-hero2qltetmo.tar.md5
while it isn't for your phone (it's actually for T-Mobile S7 Edge), if it at least flashes then you are in the clear and I will happily port TWRP for G930P.
If the flash fails with SECURE CHECK FAIL, then you are out of luck. (nothing is changed and it won't trip knox)
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if it flashes successfully, and trips knox, then you have an unlocked bootloader, and twrp will happen for you in a few days
if it does not flash, it will not trip knox, and nothing will have changed, but you have a locked bootloader

I'll test when I get back home thanks

jcadduono said:
hi, try flashing https://idlekernel.com/twrp/hero2qlte/3.0.0-0/twrp-3.0.0-0-hero2qltetmo.tar.md5
while it isn't for your phone (it's actually for T-Mobile S7 Edge), if it at least flashes then you are in the clear and I will happily port TWRP for G930P.
If the flash fails with SECURE CHECK FAIL, then you are out of luck. (nothing is changed and it won't trip knox)
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if it flashes successfully, and trips knox, then you have an unlocked bootloader, and twrp will happen for you in a few days
if it does not flash, it will not trip knox, and nothing will have changed, but you have a locked bootloader
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Here is what i got. Am i Fked? And no root? Sonofa

sml2004 said:
Here is what i got. Am i Fked? And no root? Sonofa
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Sprint variant is locked. Thanks for the confirmation. Yeah, you're Fked, apologies!
T-Mobile is also locked.
You may one day become vulnerable to a live root exploit such like TowelRoot, but you will never be able to use a custom recovery, system image (ROM), or kernel.

Thought the samsung chat said tmo is unlocked?

sml2004 said:
Thought the samsung chat said tmo is unlocked?
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The Samsung chat also said we'd find the kernel source code under Samsung Promotions or something of the sort xD

StrumerJohn said:
The Samsung chat also said we'd find the kernel source code under Samsung Promotions or something of the sort xD
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Is there a reactivation lock on this phone?

sml2004 said:
Is there a reactivation lock on this phone?
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I believe that depends on the CSC. You can always RAL with Google though using the "Google Settings" and turning it on.

sml2004 said:
Here is what i got. Am i Fked? And no root? Sonofa
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Could you try doing that after turning oem unlock on and see the out come? I beleive its in developer options!

NOOOOOO!!!!! i hope this is not true!. ((((

1991mustang50 said:
Could you try doing that after turning oem unlock on and see the out come? I beleive its in developer options!
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It was. Only other thing i guess could be is reactivation lock will show that just didnt know if it was on here can not find it

Might be time to ship this phone back. I have about 8 days left to decide.

Sprint told me they don't lock bootloaders. What's this all about?

I've been perusing threads in the s7 forums, members have tried and failed to flash anything onto the US variants, international versions have been rooted though.

TehPirate_ said:
Sprint told me they don't lock bootloaders. What's this all about?
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This is probably on Samsung, not Sprint, tbh.
Either way, the Galaxy 7 customers in the U.S. are completely screwed, as far as ever getting root/recovery/any development for Galaxy 7s goes.
No chance of development means no real need for these forums on XDA, honestly.
(I mean, this is an Android Development website.)
Let the devs figure it out if they can; until that happens there's nothing to really do here. ?
(My device is going back, though.)

yourbrotherrex said:
This is probably on Samsung, not Sprint, tbh.
Either way, the Galaxy 7 customers in the U.S. are completely screwed, as far as ever getting root/recovery/any development for Galaxy 7s goes.
No chance of development means no real need for these forums on XDA, honestly.
(I mean, this is an Android Development website.)
Let the devs figure it out if they can; until that happens there's nothing to really do here. ?
(My device is going back, though.)
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Yea, I'm not going to risk hanging on to a phone I can't root.

In our current S***y state i guess we will just have to bounty for a working root.

Bug the hell out of @marceloclaure on Twitter. Get the word out.
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Bug the hell out of @marceloclaure on Twitter. Get the word out.
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I told you don't lose hope
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cant unlock bootloader

When trying to unlock bootloader it says that your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking?
Why?

Invoker jb said:
When trying to unlock bootloader it says that your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking?
Why?
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A little more information. Is it an Amazon version because if it is, then it can't be unlocked.

No

Tel864 said:
A little more information. Is it an Amazon version because if it is, then it can't be unlocked.
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No

Tel864 said:
A little more information. Is it an Amazon version because if it is, then it can't be unlocked.
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That's not true, I have an amazon version and successfully unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp for example
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Invoker jb said:
When trying to unlock bootloader it says that your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking?
Why?
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Did you tried to get the unlock code on the Motorola page? It's mentioned in rooting guide.

Its solved

Invoker jb said:
Its solved
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Please tell us how you solved it and where exactly was the problem, so others with similar issues can read your solution instead of starting new threads, because they don't find answers.

When copying the string had some space between string that's
So when copying string check clearly if there is a space.

strongst said:
That's not true, I have an amazon version and successfully unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp for example
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They "fixed" that error now. Amazon phones are not unlockable anymore. If you install an OTA, your phone will be "fixed" too.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/87215

SoNic67 said:
They "fixed" that error now. Amazon phones are not unlockable anymore.
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So I'm lucky to have an older one any source about this? Cause it must be new since some days

strongst said:
So I'm lucky to have an older one any source about this? Cause it must be new since some days
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Source? It's all over the G4 forums and confirmed by Amazon and Motorola.

Another source besides the official Moto page that I linked above?
Also is this thread from Moto G4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/how-to/psa-7-19-2016-amazon-prime-g4-eligible-t3422447

Tel864 said:
Source? It's all over the G4 forums and confirmed by Amazon and Motorola.
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SoNic67 said:
Another source besides the official Moto page that I linked above?
Also is this thread from Moto G4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/how-to/psa-7-19-2016-amazon-prime-g4-eligible-t3422447
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So that clearly describes, that not all phones from Amazon can't be unlocked. Because I don't have this ad version, but bought with prime, so all ok. I have mine since 14 days and all ok with unlocking.

Oh, no, that was ONLY for the Amazon ad-sponsored versions! The other ones bought from Amazon (including mine) are fine.

strongst said:
So that clearly describes, that not all phones from Amazon can't be unlocked. Because I don't have this ad version, but bought with prime, so all ok. I have mine since 14 days and all ok with unlocking.
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Yeah this is true. Only the ones that come with amazon ads are locked. The rest should be unlock able.

Please help me.... I can't able to unlockbootloader of my g4 plus,
slot -count not found
Slot -suffixes not found
Slot -suffixes not found
Showing

Where do I find the new logo 7.0 in bin format? I want to remove the warning

Root XT1625

Is there a way to root Moto G4 XT1625 Amazon Edition? with Kingroot or something like that?
someone already tried kingroot? at least to temp root and install Adaway, remove bloatware and stuff

stkpxl said:
You would need to unlock the bootloader, which Motorola will no longer do for that version. I don't think there is any other way to root it.
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That's not true. It worked just fine for me. I just followed Motorola's instructions.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
You'll need a motorola account. The page I just posted will ask you to create one.
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You would need to unlock the bootloader, which Motorola will no longer do for that version. I don't think there is any other way to root it.
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That's not true. It worked just fine for me. I just followed Motorola's instructions.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
You'll need a motorola account. The page I just posted will ask you to create one.
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Oh wait, Amazon Edition? Well, beats me, then. You can try, I guess. Mine's an XT1625, anyway.

Apparently there are some Amazon editions that will allow you to unlock and others that won't I do not know the difference between the two since I have the regular version. All you can do is check on the Motorola website and try to get an unlock code for your phone. If they give you one you are in luck, otherwise trying the methods on this site to unlock it has proven to be a bad idea for some who have bricked their phones.

[Bounty] Verizon Pixel bootloader unlock

I don't know if this is the correct place, if not, please reallocate accordingly.
As the title suggests, I'm willing to pay $30 dollars for having the verizon bootloader unlocked, hope more users get into the cause.

liriolebron said:
I don't know if this is the correct place, if not, please reallocate accordingly.
As the title suggests, I'm willing to pay $30 dollars for having the verizon bootloader unlocked, hope more users get into the cause.
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There's already a thread on the 2xl that's over 1k and no luck so far.
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I don't think it's ever going to happen

actually there is a ''paid method" for unlocking the Pixel Verizon or Locked EE UK bootloader on any version from 7.1.1 to 8.1.0
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Also the Pixel XL supported

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actually there is a ''paid method" for unlocking the Pixel Verizon or Locked EE UK bootloader on any version from 7.1.1 to 8.1.0
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Tell me where and how? link if possible

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Tell me where and how? link if possible
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can't post external links here ! PM me

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can't post external links here ! PM me
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Would you mind sending the link to me?
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PM

For anyone interested, I contacted user ismailaba and got my Verizon Pixel XL unlocked, I got it with 7.1.2, and updated to 8.1.1 when he unlocked it, here are some picks:

https://imgur.com/a/90gkA
Ok this is what I was able to get. Ignore one pic it's from my work lol..
It's early this morning and those are the best pics I had of doing it.. I only had my old Nexus phone that has a cracked screen to try do the pics.

Same here.. I had it unlocked on 8.1 and am now rooted with magisk. ?

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Same here.. I had it unlocked on 8.1 and am now rooted with magisk. ?
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Does this allow you to toggle the oem unlock switch at will?

The OEM unlock goes grey again. I have t tried locking it back.. I'm not going back! Lol this is where I wanted to be and I'm just waiting for BeansTown to bring g us purenexus 8.1 and I think we'll be golden! ????

ironmaskusa said:
The OEM unlock goes grey again. I have t tried locking it back.. I'm not going back! Lol this is where I wanted to be and I'm just waiting for BeansTown to bring g us purenexus 8.1 and I think we'll be golden! ????
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Ah ok, I already have mine unlocked but I would love to have the option to lock and relock at will. Did Ismael charge for the service to unlock? Was it done remotely?

What is involved with unlocking the boot loader?

Smail simply uses teamviewer to remote connect to your computer and uses Flexihub to connect his computer to your phone. I did a factory reset and took out my sim card and skipped connecting wifi. I went straight to develop options and turned on USB debugging and he did the rest. He said turn on wifi and reboot and 5 minutes later i was able to toggle oem unlock. He didn't charge me he said he takes donations but not necessary. I was just as skeptical anyone but he genuinely has figured it out.

I can also confirm that @Kream24 is correct. This method is legit. He didn't charge me either, but I did donate $10 to him.

I've run custom roms on every phone I've owned but this one. Really not missing much without root. Definitely fun to tinker with but, I've been able to pretty much do anything I need to without it. Sure it involves more steps using adb and buying pda net to get around the 15 gig Verizon Hotspot. I do miss viper but, I'm having no problems with my phone.
If I were going to unlock I wouldn't be afraid to use smail's method and I'm kind of paranoid about who touches my stuff.
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Just to let you know he asked 30 for me to unlock, i did it yesterday, but it is well worth the 30 bucks! I am so happy to be unlocked again!

just wanted to add that he did mine too. he didnt ask for money but i paid him $30. verizon pixel xl 8.1. he was very nice to me.