I bought a new Pixel 4 xl when I tried to set it up, it gave me a notification " Your device is managed by your admin". I tried to enable OEM unlock but it was grayed out. I updated it to Android 12 beta I don't see the notification anymore but still can't enable OEM unlock nor even unlock the bootloader.
I want to unlock the bootloader is there any way to do it?
The phone is carrier unlocked it accepts every SIM card on both Physical and esim.
Thanks in advance.
Daniyal48 said:
I bought a new Pixel 4 xl when I tried to set it up, it gave me a notification " Your device is managed by your admin". I tried to enable OEM unlock but it was grayed out. I updated it to Android 12 beta I don't see the notification anymore but still can't enable OEM unlock nor even unlock the bootloader.
I want to unlock the bootloader is there any way to do it?
The phone is carrier unlocked it accepts every SIM card on both Physical and esim.
Thanks in advance.
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admin?
Can you check the device admins in settings?
Daniyal48 said:
I bought a new Pixel 4 xl when I tried to set it up, it gave me a notification " Your device is managed by your admin". I tried to enable OEM unlock but it was grayed out. I updated it to Android 12 beta I don't see the notification anymore but still can't enable OEM unlock nor even unlock the bootloader.
I want to unlock the bootloader is there any way to do it?
The phone is carrier unlocked it accepts every SIM card on both Physical and esim.
Thanks in advance.
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Are you sure it's not an unlocked Verizon or T-Mo 4XL? They can be carrier unlocked but still be bootloader locked and I'm not sure if there's any way to tell by the model nbumber or IMEI.
FoneWatcher said:
Are you sure it's not an unlocked Verizon or T-Mo 4XL? They can be carrier unlocked but still be bootloader locked and I'm not sure if there's any way to tell by the model nbumber or IMEI.
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Hmm there is the IMEI will have VXN on it or the serial number will probably show it and such has it
It probably lies in the about phone settings
Kenora_I said:
Hmm there is the IMEI will have VXN on it or the serial number will probably show it and such has it
It probably lies in the about phone settings
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Just as an aside, I got my 4 XL from T-Mo when they had a sale and couldn't get the bootloader unlocked, but the Soli chip went bad under warranty, so when I sent it back to Google, they sent me an unlocked (both carrier and bootloader unlocked) replacement.
FoneWatcher said:
Just as an aside, I got my 4 XL from T-Mo when they had a sale and couldn't get the bootloader unlocked, but the Soli chip went bad under warranty, so when I sent it back to Google, they sent me an unlocked (both carrier and bootloader unlocked) replacement.
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So oem unlock is disabled?
Have you tried resetting the phone?
No, I started with a T-Mo oem locked, but Google sent me back an oem unlocked replacement.
My Soli chip went bad after just a month or two.
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No, I started with a T-Mo oem locked, but Google sent me back an oem unlocked replacement.
My Soli chip went bad after just a month or two.
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Try resetting the phone then check that setting
Could be that google had some type of admin on that is preventing OEM unlocking
Kenora_I said:
admin?
Can you check the device admins in settings?
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No..I don't see anything like that.
Daniyal48 said:
I bought a new Pixel 4 xl when I tried to set it up, it gave me a notification " Your device is managed by your admin". I tried to enable OEM unlock but it was grayed out. I updated it to Android 12 beta I don't see the notification anymore but still can't enable OEM unlock nor even unlock the bootloader.
I want to unlock the bootloader is there any way to do it?
The phone is carrier unlocked it accepts every SIM card on both Physical and esim.
Thanks in advance.
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Because you are BL locked the only two things you can try are a factory reset from recovery, and flashing a full OTA from recovery via adb. If that doesn't work, I'd be trying to get my money back.
Since your IMEI is permanently stored in a school or company database, the admin error will likely return when the device phones home (at first boot when wi-fi is enabled) and from the sounds of it, a policy has been set to prevent bootloader unlocking. That phone may be new to you but it is likely black market.
Now I understand the problem. I have tried the reset option and full OTA update in Android 12 the error isn't here anymore but OEM unlocking can't be enabled.
Daniyal48 said:
Now I understand the problem. I have tried the reset option and full OTA update in Android 12 the error isn't here anymore but OEM unlocking can't be enabled.
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Yep. Looks like you were ripped off and will never see the full benefits of having an unlocked phone. Since it was "new" I would be getting my money back.
Oh thank God I came to know this before I buy the phone for myself. The problem is actually happening in my Uncle's phone.
Might have the Verizon variation
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Perhaps I am just misremembering, but on NBD90Z, if your bootloader is already unlocked, should the developer option for OEM Unlocking be available or greyed out? Mine is greyed out (Pic attached) and only becomes available if I flash a 6.x ROM.
Tinfoil hat backgrounder....
I recently wanted to verify my carrier unlocked status on my Nexus 6. I popped in the Verizon SIM from my recently purchased Pixel, which worked fine. I'm now worried that however Verizon is able to force OEM lock onto the Pixel has now been set on my N6 and if I relock I will be unable to unlock.
@mattfrazer,
Yes the option is grayed out on 7.0 if your bootloader is already unlocked. I'm on Fi, my bootloader is unlocked, and it's grayed out on my N6.
No carrier to my knowledge can force lock a bootloader. Once you fastboot oem unlock it, it will stay that way till you pass the fastboot oem lock command.
cam30era said:
@mattfrazer,
Yes the option is grayed out on 7.0 if your bootloader is already unlocked. I'm on Fi, my bootloader is unlocked, and it's grayed out on my N6.
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Thank You Sir, I appreciate the confirmation.
SynisterWolf said:
No carrier to my knowledge can force lock a bootloader. Once you fastboot oem unlock it, it will stay that way till you pass the fastboot oem lock command.
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I understand that. My worry was not that lock would be force enabled, but that the option would not "ungrey" if I were to choose to lock the bootloader on my N6 again. Either I hadn't paid close enough attention post 7.0 upgrade, or hadn't gone through the 2 step unlock process since running 6.x to notice the option greys out if your bootloader is unlocked on 7.0. I must not be the only one as the description under the option is changed in 7.1 to say "Bootloader is already unlocked" instead of "Allow the bootloader to be unlocked"
Thanks again to you both.
there are 2 possibilities . 1 : your bootloader is already unlocked(check it by going to fastboot) 2: turn on USB debugging ON
im sure your bootloader is already unlocked
cheers
mattfrazer said:
Thank You Sir, I appreciate the confirmation.
I understand that. My worry was not that lock would be force enabled, but that the option would not "ungrey" if I were to choose to lock the bootloader on my N6 again. Either I hadn't paid close enough attention post 7.0 upgrade, or hadn't gone through the 2 step unlock process since running 6.x to notice the option greys out if your bootloader is unlocked on 7.0. I must not be the only one as the description under the option is changed in 7.1 to say "Bootloader is already unlocked" instead of "Allow the bootloader to be unlocked"
Thanks again to you both.
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Thats a good question. I have been away from VZW for a while now but did they have an N6 branded to them? if so, did they removed bootloader unlock like they do with HTC phones branded to them? if you did buy one from google or a non branded N6 carriers have zero control over it so in theory you can lock and unlock the bootloader at any time regardless of the carrier you are using for cell service. I personally never had to go back so i never noticed the greyed out option.
But thanks for pointing this out.
It is gray if you are already unlocked so you dont hit that before you fastboot lock if you are relocking. Doing the slider first can be bad. It was a changed in N.
SynisterWolf said:
Thats a good question. I have been away from VZW for a while now but did they have an N6 branded to them? if so, did they removed bootloader unlock like they do with HTC phones branded to them?
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No, there wasn't a VZW branded N6. In the US, only AT&T had a branded N6, and FWIW it was carrier locked to AT&T. Usual rigmarole to get it SIM unlocked. This version had an unlockable bootloader, just like the Google Play Store version.
TonikJDK said:
It is gray if you are already unlocked so you dont hit that before you fastboot lock if you are relocking. Doing the slider first can be bad. It was a changed in N.
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So we can simply lock it again, without having to tick it or anything?
cam30era said:
No, there wasn't a VZW branded N6. .
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Yes there was. Vzw was the last of the major carriers to pick it up though.
Larzzzz82 said:
Yes there was. Vzw was the last of the major carriers to pick it up though.
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Thanks for setting the record straight.
As the title asks, is anyone actively trying to Root the at&t version of the pixel 4 xl?
Root-Maniac said:
As the title asks, is anyone actively trying to Root the at&t version of the pixel 4 xl?
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Your phone needs to be bootloader unlocked first. If it is, root was available from day one. If it is still locked, then no. AT&T can unlock your phone through tech support. You probably need to be paid off first though.
So I read that sum unlock will bootloader unlock also. How is this done? Through a sim card?
That's what I was just told.. let's see what happens here..
Root-Maniac said:
So I read that sum unlock will bootloader unlock also. How is this done? Through a sim card?
That's what I was just told.. let's see what happens here..
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Once sim unlocked, the option to enable bootloader unlocking in developer settings will become available iirc.
No idea whats up with using a new sim card to sim unlock, if that's actually true or if that guy is full of it. The other thread mentioned its a server setting that needs to be done on ATT's side.
Root-Maniac said:
So I read that sum unlock will bootloader unlock also. How is this done? Through a sim card? That's what I was just told.. let's see what happens here..
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Only AT&T can SIM unlock your AT&T phone. Once your phone is paid off in full, wait 24 hours and then call AT&T tech support or go into an AT&T store. They will SIM unlock the phone, and then the "toggle OEM unlock" option will be available for you to unlock the bootloader.
Phoenix591 said:
Once sim unlocked, the option to enable bootloader unlocking in developer settings will become available iirc.
No idea whats up with using a new sim card to sim unlock, if that's actually true or if that guy is full of it. The other thread mentioned its a server setting that needs to be done on ATT's side.
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I always thought it was done via pin input. I know the pixel 4 is different. When I was on chat with at&t I made it clear I wanted to use the dual SIM function in the phone and that it needed to be sim unlocked in order to do so. Supposedly this new sim that's bei g sent to me will sim unlock... IDK.we will see I guess
I have a pixel 4 XL and it's carrier locked therefore I can't enable OEM unlock to use the flash-all command to go back to an earlier software version. Is there anyway to get back on 10 with a locked bootloader?
Try: https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/
TechOut said:
I have a pixel 4 XL and it's carrier locked therefore I can't enable OEM unlock to use the flash-all command to go back to an earlier software version. Is there anyway to get back on 10 with a locked bootloader?
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no.
Amguru said:
Try: https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/
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I talked TMobile into carrier unlocking it so I'm good now.
TechOut said:
I have a pixel 4 XL and it's carrier locked therefore I can't enable OEM unlock to use the flash-all command to go back to an earlier software version. Is there anyway to get back on 10 with a locked bootloader?
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If what amguru says doesn't work just wait a few weeks until public beta arrives. Sign up then opt out then you'll get a Android 10 downgrade notification
TechOut said:
I talked TMobile into carrier unlocking it so I'm good now.
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Unfortunately this did not work for me on Pixel 4 XL AT&t with bootloader locked. I performed both options the second which factory resets any races all data. After the factory reset was complete I still have Android 11 developer on my phone.
cdav83 said:
Unfortunately this did not work for me on Pixel 4 XL AT&t with bootloader locked. I performed both options the second which factory resets any races all data. After the factory reset was complete I still have Android 11 developer on my phone.
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a factory data reset will not downgrade your OS it only wipes all data. and unfortunately AT&t just like Verizon is super strict about unlocking phones. unfortunately like another user said above wait for the beta then opt out and you will get the downgrade.
Hey all,
Was wondering if anyone has had success in unlocking their bootloader on a tmobile device. I had the sim permanently unlocked, yet my oem unlock toggle is greyed out.
Thanks
Edit: Factory resetting the phone and connecting to wifi allowed me to toggle oem unlock
NikoZBK said:
Hey all,
Was wondering if anyone has had success in unlocking their bootloader on a tmobile device. I had the sim permanently unlocked, yet my oem unlock toggle is greyed out.
Thanks
Edit: Factory resetting the phone and connecting to wifi allowed me to toggle oem unlock
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Did you get it done by resseting the phone im confuse
caballon said:
Did you get it done by resseting the phone im confuse
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Tmobile sim unlocked my device, but the oem toggle was greyed out. I had to reset the phone before I could toggle oem unlock. Hope that clarifies
NikoZBK said:
Tmobile sim unlocked my device, but the oem toggle was greyed out. I had to reset the phone before I could toggle oem unlock. Hope that clarifies
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Call them and ask them to unlock the bootloader specifically, reference the greyed out oem unlock option. Sprint (pre-mid merge) had no problem doing it for my GF's 3a.
The only annoying thing was, even though I bought it outright (didn't even have to wait for monthly rebates to finish paying it off), I still needed to wait something like two months after it was activated.
Hi I find a 2nd hand pixel 4xl from 2nd hand seller and the device status looks good for me, but it's strange that the oemlock could not open but the imei number checking from google repair is unlock , even not related to some carrier
any one know something about this status?
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the strange imei number status
butterl said:
Hi I find a 2nd hand pixel 4xl from 2nd hand seller and the device status looks good for me, but it's strange that the oemlock could not open but the imei number checking from google repair is unlock , even not related to some carrier
any one know something about this status?
the strange View attachment 5235535imei number status
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You likely have a Verizon model and their bootloaders can't be unlocked. The IMEI check likely refers to it being carrier unlocked, not bootloader unlocked.
Lughnasadh said:
You likely have a Verizon model and their bootloaders can't be unlocked. The IMEI check likely refers to it being carrier unlocked, not bootloader unlocked.
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Thanks for your reply! You mean that the unlock status is update if simlock from carrier is unlocked(like sending unlock request to att , if success the google repair query will also update)?
butterl said:
Thanks for your reply! You mean that the unlock status is update if simlock from carrier is unlocked(like sending unlock request to att , if success the google repair query will also update)?
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OEM unlocking toggle in developer options refers to the bootloader unlocking, not carrier unlocking. They are 2 different things. If your OEM unlocking toggle is grayed out in the disabled position you won't be able to unlock the bootloader to modify your device, such as flashing roms, kernels, etc...
If you have a Verizon model you won't be able to unlock the bootloader. I think maybe with T-Mobile if you can get the sim unlocked you will be able to unlock the bootloader. Not sure about other carriers.
Also, you should delete that picture. If that is your real IMEI number you don't want other people to see it.