I bought a google pixel 4 from a second party and it's unlocked I'm tryna figure out which one it is there is nothing on here that lets me know if it's a carrier version or if it's straight from Google it anybody knows how to tell can you point me in the right direction
snoopy1e11 said:
I bought a google pixel 4 from a second party and it's unlocked I'm tryna figure out which one it is there is nothing on here that lets me know if it's a carrier version or if it's straight from Google it anybody knows how to tell can you point me in the right direction
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When you say unlocked do you mean carrier or bootloader unlocked?
If the bootloader is unlocked it was not purchased from Verizon.
Homeboy76 said:
If the bootloader is unlocked it was not purchased from Verizon.
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Bootloader is not unlocked but I can switch OEM Unlocking on and off it's a G020I
snoopy1e11 said:
Bootloader is not unlocked but I can switch OEM Unlocking on and off it's a G020I
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AFAIK all carriers and resellers sell that model. You are, extremely, lucky you purchased one with an unlockable bootloader.
Homeboy76 said:
AFAIK all carriers and resellers sell that model. You are, extremely, lucky you purchased one with an unlockable bootloader.
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I'm hoping so
Homeboy76 said:
AFAIK all carriers and resellers sell that model. You are, extremely, lucky you purchased one with an unlockable bootloader.
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I haven't had a pixel since the first one that's y I'm so confused right now
snoopy1e11 said:
I haven't had a pixel since the first one that's y I'm so confused right now
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You are in the right forum and thread to get answers for all your Pixel 4 questions.
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Hey guys i'm in the process of trading an old iphone for a unlocked version of the Nexus 4 and I was wondering if there's any way i can tell if the phone is unlocked?
When you turn it on you'll see a padlock if it's unlocked...
EddyOS said:
When you turn it on you'll see a padlock if it's unlocked...
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Ok perfect, thank you!
The padlock shows you the state of the bootloader, which can be freely locked/unlocked and would have no bearing on whether or not you purchase this phone. So I assume you're actually asking about sim lock, which is also not an issue as all N4's are unlocked
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When you turn it on you'll see a padlock if it's unlocked...
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LOL. I don't think that's what he meant by unlocked.
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Yeah they're all unlocked, you can't buy a locked nexus 4 lol
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LOL. I don't think that's what he meant by unlocked.
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In which case the OP needs to clarify their question
igooner14 said:
Hey guys i'm in the process of trading an old iphone for a unlocked version of the Nexus 4 and I was wondering if there's any way i can tell if the phone is unlocked?
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All the Nexus 4 are unlocked. You're safe.
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I'm sorry guys I just looked at the original question I asked and didn't post it correctly, sorry about the confusion. I was referring to carrier lock, I had no idea at that all N4's came unlocked. Anyways sorry for the confusion thank you guys for clarifying that issue for me.
Another thing to keep in mind is that some phones maybe reported lost or stolen and therefore blocked from any network in the U.S
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crachel said:
[snip] So I assume you're actually asking about sim lock, which is also not an issue as all N4's are unlocked
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username8611 said:
Yeah they're all unlocked, you can't buy a locked nexus 4 lol
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lolbazor said:
All the Nexus 4 are unlocked. You're safe.
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Are we sure about this guys?
People were saying exactly the same thing about the Galaxy Nexus, but there were some sold that were SIM-locked. (It was a few European carriers that were selling them locked... think it was Orange, Vodafone and maybe another.)
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Are we sure about this guys?
People were saying exactly the same thing about the Galaxy Nexus, but there were some sold that were SIM-locked. (It was a few European carriers that were selling them locked... think it was Orange, Vodafone and maybe another.)
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All Nexus 4s are GSM unlocked. (I hope I'm not wrong. ) When you get the phone, pop in your Sim and see if you are able to make calls and such. You may have to do a reboot when you first pop in the Sim card.
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All Nexus 4s are GSM unlocked. (I hope I'm not wrong. ) When you get the phone, pop in your Sim and see if you are able to make calls and such. You may have to do a reboot when you first pop in the Sim card.
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As I said before: people were saying the same thing about GSM Galaxy Nexus devices. Then we found out that ones sold by certain carriers were locked. All I'm trying to say is that we can't be sure that any devices sold outside of the Google Play Store are all sold unlocked.
efrant is right; however, some carriers (mostly European) say that it is locked, but in fact, it is unlocked. Same for T-mobile USA Nexus's, some reps will tell you that it's locked, but really, it's unlocked
khanh1289 said:
efrant is right; however, some carriers (mostly European) say that it is locked, but in fact, it is unlocked. Same for T-mobile USA Nexus's, some reps will tell you that it's locked, but really, it's unlocked
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Yeah, but I'm not talking about clueless sales reps or customer service reps. If a device is sold outside of the Google Play Store, it could very well possibly (not probably) be SIM-locked to that carrier. Proof: here is a thread on how to unlock SIM-locked GSM Galaxy Nexus devices that people bought thinking they were unlocked.
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Yeah, but I'm not talking about clueless sales reps or customer service reps. If a device is sold outside of the Google Play Store, it could very well possibly (not probably) be SIM-locked to that carrier. Proof: here is a thread on how to unlock SIM-locked GSM Galaxy Nexus devices that people bought thinking they were unlocked.
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I'm fairly sure the ones sold in the UK are SIM unlocked. No carrier sells them in Germany, the ones from the couple of retailers are obviously unlocked.
Anyway, seeing that the good efrant is here: shouldn't flashing the stock image remove a (possible) SIM lock..?
Vangelis13 said:
I'm fairly sure the ones sold in the UK are SIM unlocked. No carrier sells them in Germany, the ones from the couple of retailers are obviously unlocked.
Anyway, seeing that the good efrant is here: shouldn't flashing the stock image remove a (possible) SIM lock..?
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Unfortunately no. The lock is stored on a partition not normally flashed by the user, and not included in the factory images from Google.
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I just have a quick question, there's a store that sells factory unlocked Verizon and Att&T Note 4's and my question is (sounds dumb) are the bootloaders locked as well? I'm looking forward to buying one in April, but if the bootloader is still locked even though it's a factory unlocked device I'm not going to buy it since I want a unlocked bootloader for obvious reasons.
Verizon sells a developers edition that has an unlocked bootloader.. i have not heard of Att selling a unlocked bootloader edition.
Their devices(att) are locked up tight like fort knox...
MartyMar_XVII said:
I just have a quick question, there's a store that sells factory unlocked Verizon and Att&T Note 4's and my question is (sounds dumb) are the bootloaders locked as well? I'm looking forward to buying one in April, but if the bootloader is still locked even though it's a factory unlocked device I'm not going to buy it since I want a unlocked bootloader for obvious reasons.
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There is a Developer Edition note 4 with unlocked bootloader, I don't know about those variants though...I guess their bootloader is locked...
Flashvetrin said:
Verizon sells a developers edition that has an unlocked bootloader.. i have not heard of Att selling a unlocked bootloader edition.
Their devices(att) are locked up tight like fort knox...
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There is a Developer Edition note 4 with unlocked bootloader, I don't know about those variants though...I guess their bootloader is locked...
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That's the thing that gets me and I don't think the store owner knows of the developer editions. I asked him and he hasn't replied to me, lol.
MartyMar_XVII said:
That's the thing that gets me and I don't think the store owner knows of the developer editions. I asked him and he hasn't replied to me, lol.
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Try searching some others stores, there are probably many in New York
Ashatar said:
Try searching some others stores, there are probably many in New York
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I am, the store owner just replied, he told me it isn't the developers edition but it's factory unlocked most likely just for getting g other carriers, oh well.
MartyMar_XVII said:
I am, the store owner just replied, he told me it isn't the developers edition but it's factory unlocked most likely just for getting g other carriers, oh well.
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Well then, good luck finding the dev edition.
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Well then, good luck finding the dev edition.
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Thanks I'm going to need it, lol. I've dealt with a bootloader locked device the LGL70 for metro pcs, for about a week or so then someone unlocked the bootloader and boy was I excited, lol. Apparently in the Verizon Note 4 section there's progress. Knowing how I am I'm just going to get the Verizon Note 4 and just wait only because the store who's selling it can give it to me on an monthly payment plan. I can't really afford to dish out the money for the dev edition.
I was just on the Verizon Wireless site looking at the new Nexus 6 that was released today and it prompted a live chat with a representative. I decided to go ahead and ask her if the device was locked and if so, did it support Fastboot OEM Unlock. She said went to check with her tech team and they confirmed that it was able to be unlocked with that method. Finally, and unlocked bootloader
Wait till you get the device in your hands
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This is really not surprising in the least
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I'm really hoping that someone who's buying the phone from Verizon soon can confirm on here if this is true for sure. I won't be upgrading for a couple months but I'm really curious!
They'll tell you anything you want to hear to get you to buy something.
"check with her tech team" = going to take a leak in the bathroom....
Lets wait till someone has phone in hand!
The galaxy nexus was, right? Is Verizon even getting a unique part number?
Its fine I wouldn't worry,its a nexus vzw didn't mess with !
I don't know why people assumed verizon nexus would be locked its the same thing as others just has verizon logo on it
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To anyone doubting.. Every single Nexus 6, regardless of where you bought it, will be bootloader unlockable with fastboot oem unlock. End of speculation.
I think the biggest question is will there be an OEM partition filled with a bunch of garbage like the ATT version.
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I think the biggest question is will there be an OEM partition filled with a bunch of garbage like the ATT version.
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Prob but that is easily taken care of..No worried once u root and unlock
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To anyone doubting.. Every single Nexus 6, regardless of where you bought it, will be bootloader unlockable with fastboot oem unlock. End of speculation.
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I hope this is true! Where did you get your information?
I'll have mine next Tuesday or Wednesday. Can't wait to drop the Note 3.
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I hope this is true! Where did you get your information?
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It's a Nexus. Google has said multiple times that their phones will never be locked down
I bet it will be sim locked like ATT though.
Peylix said:
I bet it will be sim locked like ATT though.
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All Verizon LTE phones come SIM unlocked.
catcher8587 said:
All Verizon LTE phones come SIM unlocked.
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Never knew this. So it seems VZW is the lesser of the two evils other than taking a decade to launch the device.
misterpyrrhuloxia said:
I hope this is true! Where did you get your information?
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It's a Nexus. Google has said multiple times that their phones will never be locked down
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What he said. A Nexus is a Nexus and will always have an easy unlockable bootloader. I've been tinkering with Androids for many years and this one is written in stone, Verion can do nothing to change it.
I should find out by Thursday.
All verizon lte phones are sim unlocked and usually have global bands. ATT is the absolute worst carrier.
Hi I am wondering if i purchased a gs8 outright will tmobile unlock the bootloaded for me?
Lol no... They will unlock the sim at 45 days of service
Ah thanks. It seems pretty ****ty that even though you pay for a phone outright they do not want you to do what you want on it. That should be illegal lol
Sad but true. You could have had better luck if you got the Verizon or even the AT&T version instead. Spending 5 minutes by googling each carriers sim unlock policy could have given you all the answers beforehand. Our country and cell phone providers are extremely shady regarding sim unlocking our phones
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Hi I am wondering if i purchased a gs8 outright will tmobile unlock the bootloaded for me?
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You have to buy the Exynos version. I've imported phones in the past to do stuff like that. Got three Motorola phones from other countries, via eBay and other sources -- running them on AT&T, bootloader unlocked. $700 each for the first two.
He said unlock the bootloader not sim unlock big difference there.
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He said unlock the bootloader not sim unlock big difference there.
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Of course but anyone smart enough to post a thread all by themselves has to know these are never going to have the bootloader unlocked so its safe to assume he meant sim unlock instead. Who contacts the cell phone provider to unlock the bootloader? The carrier at best can sim unlock it they dont even know a bootloader. Samsung reps dont even have a clue if you asked them. Everybody who cares about the boot loaders already knows the status
Nah i know the difference. I just figured i'd ask about it lol
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Nah i know the difference. I just figured i'd ask about it lol
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Good to know
If you're going to answer questions like a jerk don't answer them.
Of course but anyone smart enough to post a thread all by themselves has to know these are never going to have the bootloader unlocked so its safe to assume he meant sim unlock instead. Who contacts the cell phone provider to unlock the bootloader? The carrier at best can sim unlock it they dont even know a bootloader. Samsung reps dont even have a clue if you asked them. Everybody who cares about the boot loaders already knows the status
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Everybody who knows anything learned it from an external source. There are that are bootloader locked until the phone is paid off then it is both SIM and bootloader and lot but only for selected phones. Not all but some. The Google Pixel is a good example of that. You can pay it off completely and in x days unlock the bootloader. The OP probably heard something along these lines and wondered if this courtesy was available for its phone. Unfortunately it's not for the T-Mobile variant and maybe others but I don't know about them. I also am waiting for a policy change that maybe we're allowed to get into the phones that we fully own. One last thing everyone is as smart as every teacher allowed them to be.
Hey guys, I just bought a Galaxy S10 Plus "unlocked" new. I activated it with a Boost mobile BYO sim kit and everything works great. I decided it was time to root so I went into developer mode and the OEM UNLOCK toggle is not there. I tried all the usual methods to get it to show up (change date) and nothing. I am not a DEV and it has been a couple of years since I owned an android device so I really need help. I can get it to boot into download mode, does that mean the bootloader is unlocked?
The SM-G975U1 is not bootloader unlockable/rootable.
OMG, I paid a thousand bucks for a phone I can't root? Any body wanna buy a phone?
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OMG, I paid a thousand bucks for a phone I can't root? Any body wanna buy a phone?
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Buy mine i got s10+ exynos rooted and unlocked for sale. I got the oem unlock button working bruh.
Player04 said:
Buy mine i got s10+ exynos rooted and unlocked for sale. I got the oem unlock button working bruh.
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Would you be willing to share how you done that?
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Share? Buy my phone and u can have the OEM unlock to yourself lol
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Would you be willing to share how you done that?
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Exynos versions are bootloader unlockable. Yours is Snapdragon and will likely never be unlockable or rootable.
jeston said:
Exynos versions are bootloader unlockable. Yours is Snapdragon and will likely never be unlockable or rootable.
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i was hoping he will buy my phone
kdraw44 said:
Would you be willing to share how you done that?
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doesnt matter since ur device isnt unlockable/rootable
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Exynos versions are bootloader unlockable. Yours is Snapdragon and will likely never be unlockable or rootable.
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being snapdragon has nothing to do with it as there are unlockable snap models.. just not U or U1 models lol
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being snapdragon has nothing to do with it as there are unlockable snap models.. just not U or U1 models lol
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I didn't say ALL Snapdragons were not unlockable. I was simply stating the reason why his phone was different than the other user's phone and why the other user was able to unlock their's and he wasn't.
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I didn't say ALL Snapdragons were not unlockable. I was simply stating the reason why his phone was different than the other user's phone and why the other user was able to unlock their's and he wasn't.
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you said "yours is snapdragon and will never be rootable" which is a general statement that implies all snapdragon
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