bootloader unlock verizon pixel - Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion

I just had my Verizon pixel RMA through Google with a refurbished phone. Skipped through the setup without sim card or wifi and the OEM unlock was greyed out. Figured I'd give up and just roll stock. Inserted my sim and set up. Just checked again for ****s and giggles and I can toggle the setting to unlock the bootloader. On 7.1.2.

So? Quick, turn off automatic updates then go and actually unlock the bootloader.

jumaaneface said:
I just had my Verizon pixel RMA through Google with a refurbished phone. Skipped through the setup without sim card or wifi and the OEM unlock was greyed out. Figured I'd give up and just roll stock. Inserted my sim and set up. Just checked again for ****s and giggles and I can toggle the setting to unlock the bootloader. On 7.1.2.
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Yes, its been well documented that you can unlock your bootloader with a Google phone....

Verizon Bootloader Unlocked
Just got my Verizon Bootloader unlocked. Guy named Smail Amzdak did it. Got in contact with him on Facebook. He gave me instructions and address to pay $30 via Paypal and he did it all remotely. Took less than 5 minutes. The guy is honest and did a great job. Glad to have an Unlocked Bootloader again. :good::good:

wcaudle said:
Just got my Verizon Bootloader unlocked. Guy named Smail Amzdak did it. Got in contact with him on Facebook. He gave me instructions and address to pay $30 via Paypal and he did it all remotely. Took less than 5 minutes. The guy is honest and did a great job. Glad to have an Unlocked Bootloader again. :good::good:
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So are you promoting his pay for services model?
@mike chanonn

b00ster23 said:
So are you promoting his pay for services model?
@mike chanonn
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I am supporting someone who can unlock a bootloader on a Verizon Pixel phone. He has figured out something that no one else has done. I don't mind paying someone for a service if it benefits you. Do you?

wcaudle said:
I am supporting someone who can unlock a bootloader on a Verizon Pixel phone. He has figured out something that no one else has done. I don't mind paying someone for a service if it benefits you. Do you?
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Yes, I mind....especially when you promote it by violating the XDA rules
7. Do not sell or trade on the forums.
If you wish to advertise a product, simply contact us. We can provide ads but you are not permitted to just post it in the forums. If you do, it will be removed and you're likely to receive a ban.

I'm not trying to start any trouble. That is not what I came here for. I just wanted to let people know about this. I had to send in a Pixel phone back to Verizon that I had unlocked. I got back a phone that was bootloader locked and I thought I was done. I found this guy, from a post in this forum, and contacted him. I was skeptical at first, but I also wanted my bootloader unlocked so I took the risk. He did exactly as he said and now I'm happy. That is all. Sorry if that is against the rules.

b00ster23 said:
Yes, I mind....especially when you promote it by violating the XDA rules
7. Do not sell or trade on the forums.
If you wish to advertise a product, simply contact us. We can provide ads but you are not permitted to just post it in the forums. If you do, it will be removed and you're likely to receive a ban.
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I don't see him selling anything. Go look at the accessories part of the forums. Thousands of recommendations in there, just like this situation. It is not selling or trading, he is just saying it works and he thinks it will benefit other people. Leave it to the moderators to determine if posts follow the rules, they are looking I promise.

shagbag913 said:
I don't see him selling anything. Go look at the accessories part of the forums. Thousands of recommendations in there, just like this situation. It is not selling or trading, he is just saying it works and he thinks it will benefit other people. Leave it to the moderators to determine if posts follow the rules, they are looking I promise.
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Well, not directly for the poster selling anything. But the guy he's speaking of has been banned already. I'm not try to moderate, but certainly don't want this fantastic forum to turn into a place for "pay for service" advertisement. Whether it's done directly or indirectly. My intent here to do my part of maintaining an informational pass of ideas. Sorry to anyone if I come across anything different. This forum here has been a place of solitude, information, and passing theories back and forth. Have a great weekend everyone!

Can someone clarify something for me? Does dePixel currently work on the Verizon Pixel xl with the April security patch? I've tried a few times to unlock my bootloader with no success but I've heard sometimes it works after a few tries. Am I wasting my time?

amfiore628 said:
Can someone clarify something for me? Does dePixel currently work on the Verizon Pixel xl with the April security patch? I've tried a few times to unlock my bootloader with no success but I've heard sometimes it works after a few tries. Am I wasting my time?
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No. dePixel has not worked for over a year due to the exploit being patched in Android 7.1.1.

sliding_billy said:
No. dePixel has not worked for over a year due to the exploit being patched in Android 7.1.1.
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Thanks for replying!
If I'm reading things correctly, the only way to unlock it is to pay some shady person on FB? Lol So I'm stuck, I guess.

amfiore628 said:
Thanks for replying!
If I'm reading things correctly, the only way to unlock it is to pay some shady person on FB? Lol So I'm stuck, I guess.
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I don't think he is shady given the feedback that has shown up here from longtime XDA users. I got mine when dePixel was still working, but I would be comfortable with the method he is using. I just personally disagree with XDA becoming his personal advertisement space (even since he was banned for violation of XDA rules regarding using it for a for profit service).

amfiore628 said:
Thanks for replying!
If I'm reading things correctly, the only way to unlock it is to pay some shady person on FB? Lol So I'm stuck, I guess.
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If he is banned on here, he should tell us how to do it on Google+ or Telegram.

selw0nk said:
If he is banned on here, he should tell us how to do it on Google+ or Telegram.
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And how long after will Verizon/Google patch his method so it won't work anymore?

sliding_billy said:
I don't think he is shady given the feedback that has shown up here from longtime XDA users. I got mine when dePixel was still working, but I would be comfortable with the method he is using. I just personally disagree with XDA becoming his personal advertisement space (even since he was banned for violation of XDA rules regarding using it for a for profit service).
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Yeah, I voiced my concerns about this in the XL forums and basically got laughed at by some people. Just think turning rooting into a pay-to-play model and using the forums to advertise (he's not advertising, but plenty of people are for him) could be a slippery slop that could spell trouble.
But it sounds like the guy isn't shady. Just out to make money on the desperation of others.

b00ster23 said:
Yes, its been well documented that you can unlock your bootloader with a Google phone....
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^^^ This. We don't need a new thread every time someone finds a way to unlock their bootloader.
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unlock code from att wont unlock galaxy s4 need advice

Galaxy s4 wont unlock called att for the code after I tried the free method and the code dont work I changed the persha to on and I have signal but the phone is locked. Could someone help could it be the sim
Turn off phone, take out att sim and insert other carrier sim.. Power on and input unlock code.. It should work. I'm visiting Hong Kong and I couldn't get it to work at first but after chatting with att, they told me to do this.. Don't remove battery. Power off and switch sims
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Tried that still unsuccessful. Do u think it could be the lock code on my sim
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techsavvykid said:
Tried that still unsuccessful. Do u think it could be the lock code on my sim
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You should have paid attention to the warnings in the "unlock for free" thread. This has happened to many people and I have yet to see a solution.
So how can I reset it or am I sol
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So how can I reset it or am I sol
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Cellunlocker.net has a system to reset sim code deactivation, but from what I have seen it isn't working for people that lost ability to unlock because of the "free unlock" method. You could still contact them and ask about it. It does cost a little extra.
scott14719 said:
Cellunlocker.net has a system to reset sim code deactivation, but from what I have seen it isn't working for people that lost ability to unlock because of the "free unlock" method. You could still contact them and ask about it. It does cost a little extra.
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I understand.but as I said before I turned on the persha again and restarted the phone but do you guys think a unfreeze code would work??
techsavvykid said:
I understand.but as I said before I turned on the persha again and restarted the phone but do you guys think a unfreeze code would work??
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I just told you in my last post.
Go to a cell phone shop that has Samsung unlocking boxes tell them to direct unlock it by cable ...
Sent from my SGH-I337 using xda premium
Follow the instructions here
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-sim-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9505-for-free/
No silly unlock codes or anything required. Works great
And your welcome
vzwtech86 said:
Follow the instructions here
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-sim-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9505-for-free/
No silly unlock codes or anything required. Works great
And your welcome
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Wow "your welcome"????????????/ just WOW!
That's the same method that's causing the problem with a lot of phones in the first place. Just when I thought I had seen it all! :laugh:
This is a great example of what posting without reading will get you.
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Wow "your welcome"????????????/ just WOW!
That's the same method that's causing the problem with a lot of phones in the first place. Just when I thought I had seen it all! :laugh:
This is a great example of what posting without reading will get you.
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There are three things wrong with your inferior attempt at an insult:
1. WTF is there to read? This thread just started its second page, so telling me that I am not reading first is stupid on your part.
2. I have zero issues with this method. I cannot speak for anyone else who doesn't know what they are doing.
3. I am pretty sure you have never seen a cow fly, or a pig file taxes, or in your case how people like yourself end up when treating the wrong person with disrespect.
Try being considerate when posting. If it doesn't have anything to do with fixing the OP's issue, don't post ridiculous crap. If you were trying to hurt my feelings, you didn't.
I have had an active account with xda for a while now, but its people like you who are immature and rude that keep me from posting.
I'm going to get back to my life now, so don't bother posting a reply because I won't waste my time reading it. If there were so many problems with my suggestion, try being more tactful in what you say.
george241312 said:
Go to a cell phone shop that has Samsung unlocking boxes tell them to direct unlock it by cable ...
Sent from my SGH-I337 using xda premium
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So try to get it unlocked by cable.i dont think there is a shop locally were I live that does that service. But I did see a website that does it by cable ddo u think that would work.
I had the same problem after I ordered code didint work because I tried the free method used an unlocking box (nspro) did it in 5 seconds after it was done signal came right up
Sent from my SGH-I337 using xda premium
vzwtech86 said:
There are three things wrong with your inferior attempt at an insult:
1. WTF is there to read? This thread just started its second page, so telling me that I am not reading first is stupid on your part.
2. I have zero issues with this method. I cannot speak for anyone else who doesn't know what they are doing.
3. I am pretty sure you have never seen a cow fly, or a pig file taxes, or in your case how people like yourself end up when treating the wrong person with disrespect.
Try being considerate when posting. If it doesn't have anything to do with fixing the OP's issue, don't post ridiculous crap. If you were trying to hurt my feelings, you didn't.
I have had an active account with xda for a while now, but its people like you who are immature and rude that keep me from posting.
I'm going to get back to my life now, so don't bother posting a reply because I won't waste my time reading it. If there were so many problems with my suggestion, try being more tactful in what you say.
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Well said good sir! I've used the free method for a few of my friends phones and on my s3 and now s4 with zero issues. With how many videos and guides there are on how to do this it SHOULD be idiotproof, you should only get issues when you don't pay attention.
soluction
sometime s4 does not accept code directly ...i had same problem and unlocked it from local shop using flashing device z3x
so goto local mobile shop or get your own device and ucart c3300k cable :good::good::good::good:
vzwtech86 said:
There are three things wrong with your inferior attempt at an insult:
1. WTF is there to read? This thread just started its second page, so telling me that I am not reading first is stupid on your part.
2. I have zero issues with this method. I cannot speak for anyone else who doesn't know what they are doing.
3. I am pretty sure you have never seen a cow fly, or a pig file taxes, or in your case how people like yourself end up when treating the wrong person with disrespect.
Try being considerate when posting. If it doesn't have anything to do with fixing the OP's issue, don't post ridiculous crap. If you were trying to hurt my feelings, you didn't.
I have had an active account with xda for a while now, but its people like you who are immature and rude that keep me from posting.
I'm going to get back to my life now, so don't bother posting a reply because I won't waste my time reading it. If there were so many problems with my suggestion, try being more tactful in what you say.
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You missed where the op said he already did this and how this is what caused the code to not work.

Can This Be True? The Droid Turbo Now Rooted.

Kinda hard to tell, since you gave zero information. But I'd call bs since there's nothing about it in the bounty thread and it would be there immediately.
rpitera said:
Kinda hard to tell, since you gave zero information. But I'd call bs since there's nothing about it in the bounty thread and it would be there immediately.
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Click on the smiley, it's a link to a YouTube video.
I don't believe it and I'm not going to risk my phone trying.
rpitera said:
Kinda hard to tell, since you gave zero information. But I'd call bs since there's nothing about it in the bounty thread and it would be there immediately.
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Click on the emotocon.
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Lol, if you followed the root bounty/discussion threads you would have seen that video pop up several times... And that it doesnt work
an21281 said:
Lol, if you followed the root thread you would have seen that video pop up several times... And that it doesnt work
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Correct. It does not work. Just tried it. I really got excited when I found this. :crying:
This video was debunked a long time ago in the bounty thread.
Mods please close and delete this thread. I almost had a myocardial infarction....
jfriend33 said:
Mods please close and delete this thread. I almost had a myocardial infarction....
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Phfftttt. I was crying the river.
I have it temporarily rooted, it loses root upon reboot, please wait until I can get a script working. I have been granted temporary root via camera. It grants temporary root via USB Debugging turned on with MTP and all that turned off. I have been able to remove VZW Bloatware... no luck on bootloader yet though.
endafy said:
I have it temporarily rooted, it loses root upon reboot, please wait until I can get a script working. I have been granted temporary root via camera. It grants temporary root via USB Debugging turned on with MTP and all that turned off. I have been able to remove VZW Bloatware... no luck on bootloader yet though.
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If what you claim is true you should contact jdevs and take his help... I am sure, he can work his magic even with temp root... I doubt it though... Cuz u can't remove bloatware with temp root... So either u don't have it or u have permanent root! But again doubt that! No offence though..
endafy said:
I have it temporarily rooted, it loses root upon reboot, please wait until I can get a script working. I have been granted temporary root via camera. It grants temporary root via USB Debugging turned on with MTP and all that turned off. I have been able to remove VZW Bloatware... no luck on bootloader yet though.
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kidding right??
danger2u said:
kidding right??
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Considering the thread it's posted in....
danger2u said:
kidding right??
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gqskrub said:
Considering the thread it's posted in....
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And that he has 4 posts and 3 thanks, no images, no videos, no other information other than "I rooted it temporarily".
Hey guess what, I rooted this phone a month ago. I work for VZW as a system / software security expert and have access to their methods and scripts for bypassing their software security measures. See, anyone can post up anything for attention.
LifeAsADroid said:
And that he has 4 posts and 3 thanks, no images, no videos, no other information other than "I rooted it temporarily".
Hey guess what, I rooted this phone a month ago. I work for VZW as a system / software security expert and have access to their methods and scripts for bypassing their software security measures. See, anyone can post up anything for attention.
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Just because someone has 4 posts, and not known DOES NOT mean they are not capable of rooting a device. You are so quick to shoot someone down, if it is a fake, let it be, we don't need to here this comment every time someone claims to have found something... This forum is a discussion for who those who are interested in experimenting with their devices, no need for trolling just because someone has 4 posts and hasn't posted screenshots. If I were to discover a potential rooting vulnerability, I would not be posting screenshots, and I definitely wouldn't have the posts.
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Just because someone has 4 posts, and not known DOES NOT mean they are not capable of rooting a device. You are so quick to shoot someone down, if it is a fake, let it be, we don't need to here this comment every time someone claims to have found something... This forum is a discussion for who those who are interested in experimenting with their devices, no need for trolling just because someone has 4 posts and hasn't posted screenshots. If I were to discover a potential rooting vulnerability, I would not be posting screenshots, and I definitely wouldn't have the posts.
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Blah blah blah. Keep living in fantasy land.
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Blah blah blah. Keep living in fantasy land.
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So a few things:
1. You have no way knowing if its true or not yet.
2. Didn't you drop the Turbo? Why are you even here if you don't have the Turbo anymore other than to make such trollish comments?
3. This won't be the first time someone who doesn't live on a forum accomplishes something like this.
adrynalyne said:
So a few things:
1. You have no way knowing if its true or not yet.
2. Didn't you drop the Turbo? Why are you even here if you don't have the Turbo anymore other than to make such trollish comments?
3. This won't be the first time someone who doesn't live on a forum accomplishes something like this.
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So a few replies:
1. Deep down, yes we do. Whether you want to admit to the truth is another story.
2. Maybe get your facts straight on my business - let me enlighten you: Never had the Turbo. I'm smart enough to not buy a phone that is so locked down when I want a phone with root and/or an unlocked bootloader. If (not when) that ever happens I'll consider getting it, but chances are the '15 models are going to be out by then and the Turbo will be considered "an older phone". Right now I'm just following along on the (lack of) progress with rooting and keeping everyone in check with reality (or "trolling", if that's how you want to put it).
3. Unrelated since it isn't happening with this guy. I'd bet money he goes away just like the "VZW security rep" did in the bounty thread. I'd give you the link to his area in that thread if you don't remember him, but I'm not sifting through all the bs posted over there to find the exact location.
LifeAsADroid said:
So a few replies:
1. Deep down, yes we do. Whether you want to admit to the truth is another story.
2. Maybe get your facts straight on my business - let me enlighten you: Never had the Turbo. I'm smart enough to not buy a phone that is so locked down when I want a phone with root and/or an unlocked bootloader. If (not when) that ever happens I'll consider getting it, but chances are the '15 models are going to be out by then and the Turbo will be considered "an older phone". Right now I'm just following along on the (lack of) progress with rooting and keeping everyone in check with reality (or "trolling", if that's how you want to put it).
3. Unrelated since it isn't happening with this guy. I'd bet money he goes away just like the "VZW security rep" did in the bounty thread. I'd give you the link to his area in that thread if you don't remember him, but I'm not sifting through all the bs posted over there to find the exact location.
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Regarding number 2, I posed it as a question so no need to get my "facts" straight.
Blah blah blah. Keep living in fantasy land.
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That is nothing more than trolling and you know it.
adrynalyne said:
Regarding number 2, I posed it as a question so no need to get my "facts" straight.
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Now you know the truth, in case it comes up again why I'm still floating through these (ridiculous) root / bounty threads.
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That is nothing more than trolling and you know it.
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Lol, maybe, but seems an appropriate response for someone going on a rant, wanting really hard to believe that this guy ACTUALLY temp rooted this phone after I called the "rooter" out on his bs. Screenshots, images, pics of the whole phone, something would be better than just "Hey guess what, I rooted it."
Don't get me wrong, I'm not voting against the phone being rooted eventually. I'm just less inclined to creme all over my keyboard without some sort of believable hard evidence.

Bootloader Unlock Petition for Amazon Fire

Going to be creating a petition as an attempt to somehow get us a unlock for the device. I will update this periodically in the coming days and weeks.
Here is the link to the petition I have made.
https://www.change.org/p/amazon-unl...otloader-5884c88e-9ccf-4cdd-b2e8-846d03d294f1
UPDATE 12/27
Tomorrow I will be adding a link to the petition. With the holidays and everything going on things are quite crazy.
UPDATE 12/28
I have updated the post to include the link to the petition.
If anyone would like to include any specific wording in said petition please reply below stating so.
It's been done, never had an effect. Don't waste your/our time.
ldeveraux said:
It's been done, never had an effect. Don't waste your/our time.
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Not sure it would be a waste of time.
rjmxtech said:
Not sure it would be a waste of time.
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Look, I never agree with the guy, but Davey126 explained to you in the other thread. Even if you acquired an unobtainable amount of signatures, somehow got it in front of someone that mattered, and forced them to read it, they would ignore it. Plain and simple. If they wanted to unlock the bootloader, they would have done it at release. Oh, but a bunch of nerds want me to do it so they can sidestep the OS we designed for it. Look at the petition for the S5: 1400 signatures and didn't make a difference. The same can be said for every device this has been attempted with. I wish it weren't true, it's just not ever going to amount to anything...
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Look, I never agree with the guy, but Davey126 explained to you in the other thread. Even if you acquired an unobtainable amount of signatures, somehow got it in front of someone that mattered, and forced them to read it, they would ignore it. Plain and simple. If they wanted to unlock the bootloader, they would have done it at release. Oh, but a bunch of nerds want me to do it so they can sidestep the OS we designed for it. Look at the petition for the S5: 1400 signatures and didn't make a difference. The same can be said for every device this has been attempted with. I wish it weren't true, it's just not ever going to amount to anything...
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Still gonna try
rjmxtech said:
Still gonna try
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Can you post the link? I greet it most likely won't work, but I also agree that we might as well try.
PorygonZRocks said:
Can you post the link? I greet it most likely won't work, but I also agree that we might as well try.
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Done
What is a petition?
Sorry I am stupid
Ayden7777 said:
Sorry I am stupid
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@rjmxtech created a petition asking Amazon to allow bootloader unlocking of this device. Based on the signature count, it's not going well.
Sent from my Amazon Fire using XDA Labs
Ok but what is a petition lol?
Ayden7777 said:
Ok but what is a petition lol?
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You can ask google for meaning of a word
petition meaning
a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.
"she was asked to sign a petition against plans to build on the local playing fields"
synonyms: appeal, round robin, list of signatures/protesters
"about 7,000 people signed a petition objecting to the scheme"
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@rjmxtech created a petition asking Amazon to allow bootloader unlocking of this device. Based on the signature count, it's not going well.
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Reddit user claims to be able to unlock Verizon bootloader

Saw this on reddit today and figured I'd share. Assuming he's talking about 7.1.1 since it's pretty well known that dePixel8 can unlock pre 7.1.1. Having a hard time believing it...
Interesting
I dunno he might ask for money so I'm sure this is a troll
Well since they did not specify the version of Android they were on, it may be real or they are mistaken and didn't know about the older method for 7.1.
If it was BS, they would have included 7.1.1 in the post because it was gather a lot of attention.
Has anyone tried reaching out to him to see if it's legit?
JoinTheBattle said:
Has anyone tried reaching out to him to see if it's legit?
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He just responded to my message. I specifically asked if he was claiming to be able to unlock a Verizon pixel on 7.1.1 and he said "yes thanks"
I'm calling bs for sure.
aholeinthewor1d said:
He just responded to my message. I specifically asked if he was claiming to be able to unlock a Verizon pixel on 7.1.1 and he said "yes thanks"
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Yeah... I'm not buying it.
As the old cliche goes, "the proof is in the pudding". He said he'd post on XDA last night, and there's nothing so far.....
Yeah sorry - I've been busy with work, life, and much more. I'm happy to share my method with anyone on XDA who currently has a Verizon Pixel and is on 7.1.1 with a locked bootloader. Also, I'd really like to limit this to those who are actively trying to exploit the bootloader and would benefit from having an unlocked bootloader (testing purposes, etc). Feel free to reach out to me here or on reddit.
I'm not asking for any money, and I'm not asking for any donations. My method will never be sold, nor is it worth any bug bounty. It is a limited use method though, so if everyone uses it, it will eventually stop working.
To be transparent: It's not a true unlock by any means. It requires a bit of craftiness. My intention of posting the OP was to get unlocked devices into the hands of anyone who is going to try to exploit the bootloader. I'm just a casual at this and haven't done a lot of hardware hacking in my 15 years of development. (While I'm looking, I have yet to find anything).
I've updated my reddit post to include my xda username for anyone who wants verification.
OP on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/5q5rqq/for_developers_who_are_stuck_with_a_locked/
@social-design-concepts, @blueyes,
Anything of interest here?
proslasher said:
Yeah sorry - I've been busy with work, life, and much more. I'm happy to share my method with anyone on XDA who currently has a Verizon Pixel and is on 7.1.1 with a locked bootloader. Also, I'd really like to limit this to those who are actively trying to exploit the bootloader and would benefit from having an unlocked bootloader (testing purposes, etc). Feel free to reach out to me here or on reddit.
I'm not asking for any money, and I'm not asking for any donations. My method will never be sold, nor is it worth any bug bounty. It is a limited use method though, so if everyone uses it, it will eventually stop working.
To be transparent: It's not a true unlock by any means. It requires a bit of craftiness. My intention of posting the OP was to get unlocked devices into the hands of anyone who is going to try to exploit the bootloader. I'm just a casual at this and haven't done a lot of hardware hacking in my 15 years of development. (While I'm looking, I have yet to find anything).
I've updated my reddit post to include my xda username for anyone who wants verification.
OP on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/5q5rqq/for_developers_who_are_stuck_with_a_locked/
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I have a locked and an unlocked pixel, i'd be interested in testing it.
To be transparent: It's not a true unlock by any means.
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So... what does it exactly do?
hellovx7600 said:
So... what does it exactly do?
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Has anyone heard back via PM yet? I haven't on reddit
aholeinthewor1d said:
Has anyone heard back via PM yet? I haven't on reddit
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Yes you did...
https://i.imgur.com/8oVH2do.png
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NalNalas said:
Haha nope. Haven't got a reply either.
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I'm limiting the method to actual developers. You've stated in your message that you're not a developer.
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Yes you did...
https://i.imgur.com/8oVH2do.png
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I'm limiting the method to actual developers. You've stated in your message that you're not a developer.
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I'd like it to test it out and post results (not method) if you would like.
NalNalas said:
Bruh I said I built Roms for myself, and I'd be willing to post them on my own.
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I think he/she is looking more for recognized devs.. Thats what I took from his/her reddit post. Anyone can say they are but he/she asked for some type of proof..
NalNalas said:
I mean I'm pretty sure I've made posts before about making Roms? I did it for my G2. I also have stuff from the dude I asked awhile ago. Idk what proof to post honestly.
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He's looking for someone like @jcase.
NalNalas said:
Fair enough, sorry I'm anxious for an unlock. :angel:
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No reason to apologize. We all are.
Has he proven that his phone is from verizon ???

Verizon, Twitter and a locked bootloader.

So I think this is the correct section ive been a decade almost lurker, but so I post a screen shot of the oem unlock switch greyed out for a buddy that's ex Google and knows way too much about how these phones work. Os and telephony sides. About 3 minutes later I get a reply from Verizon CS saying all Verizon phones come unlocked and asking me what I want to do with it. So I replied , I want to unlock this 700$ phone because I refuse to be a guest on my own device. No reply yet but isn't that weird how fast that reply was. I'll post any responses and if I'm in the wrong forum please move it mods.
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So I think this is the correct section ive been a decade almost lurker, but so I post a screen shot of the oem unlock switch greyed out for a buddy that's ex Google and knows way too much about how these phones work. Os and telephony sides. About 3 minutes later I get a reply from Verizon CS saying all Verizon phones come unlocked and asking me what I want to do with it. So I replied , I want to unlock this 700$ phone because I refuse to be a guest on my own device. No reply yet but isn't that weird how fast that reply was. I'll post any responses and if I'm in the wrong forum please move it mods.
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OK so now I'm really feeling some I'll will about the reply I got , its not what I wanted to hear. There reply was 'we are sorry we are unable to provide you with any assistance at this time. Good luck with unlocking the bootloader.'
Thanks Verizon_CS
This is after telling me all 4gLTE phones come unlocked , well apparently I'm a idiot or Verizon just outright lied to me. Think I should press the issue with verizon more ? If it hassles them that's good enough for me , even if I get nowhere with them. Im a bit passive aggressive sometimes in life lol
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OK so now I'm really feeling some I'll will about the reply I got , its not what I wanted to hear. There reply was 'we are sorry we are unable to provide you with any assistance at this time. Good luck with unlocking the bootloader.'
Thanks Verizon_CS
This is after telling me all 4gLTE phones come unlocked , well apparently I'm a idiot or Verizon just outright lied to me. Think I should press the issue with verizon more ? If it hassles them that's good enough for me , even if I get nowhere with them. Im a bit passive aggressive sometimes in life lol
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Unlock and bootloader are 2 different things. Unlocks allows you to take the phone to a different carrier is what I think were referring to. Locked boot loader is something I doubt VZW will ever do out of the box or will allow.
Verizon phones are carrier unlocked, for now. They plan to start locking them again in the future. Verizion is the only carrier who prevents bootloader unlocking. What build number are you on?
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I thought verizon was legally not allowed to carrier lock their phones because of a 4g band they bought
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I thought verizon was legally not allowed to carrier lock their phones because of a 4g band they bought
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You are correct.
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Unlock and bootloader are 2 different things. Unlocks allows you to take the phone to a different carrier is what I think were referring to. Locked boot loader is something I doubt VZW will ever do out of the box or will allow.
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Att locks most of theirs as well.
There is an active thread discussing this issue here:
Unlock Bootloader on Verizon Pixel 2 [CONFIRMED]
Per the forum rules, please search before posting and do not duplicate threads in the forum.
THREAD CLOSED
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So I think this is the correct section ive been a decade almost lurker, but so I post a screen shot of the oem unlock switch greyed out for a buddy that's ex Google and knows way too much about how these phones work. Os and telephony sides. About 3 minutes later I get a reply from Verizon CS saying all Verizon phones come unlocked and asking me what I want to do with it. So I replied , I want to unlock this 700$ phone because I refuse to be a guest on my own device. No reply yet but isn't that weird how fast that reply was. I'll post any responses and if I'm in the wrong forum please move it mods.
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