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Hi,
I recently bought a Droid 3 from a guy in the US who says he activated it and "put it in gsm mode" so i can use it outside the US with another carrier's SIM card. When i got it and insert my SIM it prompted for an Unlock Code (which i later got and it was accepted). Now its asking to be 'activated' but i am outside the US and so its just sits there with a black (bluish screen) and nothing happens then it finally returns to the screen requesting to activate once more.
Anyone know what is the solution to this dilemma and save me from having bought an expensive paperweight?
thanks for any tips,
.../Ian
you can try to press home and you should be able to get back to where you were.
If you were to be stuck in the emergency call area, all the better, enter *228 and call, while its calling, press home. thereafter you can cancel the call by sliding down the notification bar and cancelling it.
I'm not sure if there is a permanent solution to your problem, but I will try to look into it
UPDATE: a screenshot by a camera would be helpful
Thanks. Tried this sequence but got "phone activation not supported on this network". I attached an image.
.../ian
leekslk said:
you can try to press home and you should be able to get back to where you were.
If you were to be stuck in the emergency call area, all the better, enter *228 and call, while its calling, press home. thereafter you can cancel the call by sliding down the notification bar and cancelling it.
I'm not sure if there is a permanent solution to your problem, but I will try to look into it
UPDATE: a screenshot by a camera would be helpful
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I think you need to bypass activation. Try the Droid2 method
http://theunlockr.com/2010/09/20/how-to-bypass-the-activation-screen-on-the-motorola-droid-2/
Cleanser,
Maaan do i owe you a beer! That worked like a charm! Thank you ever so much my friend. I was staring at the thing wondering what to do with it and had resigned myself to sending with the wife to the US later this month to activate.
You were a godsend. You just made a friend in Trinidad & Tobago!
One thousand thank you's...
/Ian
cleanser said:
I think you need to bypass activation. Try the Droid2 method
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Could you make phone calls now?
I'll have to use QPST to overwrite someting of the phone, even after bypass activation.
BTW, I am using a SIM card from China Telecom.
No problems at all making and receiving phone calls. No issues of any kind thus far.
.../ian
good that your problem got resolved.
I just got another Droid 3 online but after obtaining the unlock codes, 2 in fact, it is still "locked". Now it just shows a screen saying, Phone is subsidy locked, contact service provider.
= ( anyone has any idea what I could do or perhaps another unlock code site I could try?
I read where Verizon changes the code OTA making unlocking the Droid 3s a bit more challenging. maybe they changed the code in yours where the manufacturer's code no longer works. I think that unlocking these are really like sticking apples in a barrel...
/ian
leekslk said:
good that your problem got resolved.
I just got another Droid 3 online but after obtaining the unlock codes, 2 in fact, it is still "locked". Now it just shows a screen saying, Phone is subsidy locked, contact service provider.
= ( anyone has any idea what I could do or perhaps another unlock code site I could try?
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I am in the same boat here. Subsidy code to unlock. I guess we have to wait for the new codes to be released. O call Verizon (only Verizon customer which I am not).When ones pays full price they should unlock the phone automatically because we are subsidizing the phone discount with the monthly payment.
I need to know the do's and don'ts with adding a non-Verizon branded Nexus 6 to the Verizon network. For example, I read that dialing *228 with Verizon will disable some features on the phone.
1. I purchased the Nexus 6 64gb through the Google Playstore and plan to activate it through Verizon. What are the do's and don't of getting the phone operational?
2. What are the do's and don't after getting the phone operational?
3. Screen burning looks to be a concern. Is there any screen break-in procedure to help prevent screen burning?
Are there any threads out there that have all of this information in one place? Similar to the rooting thread found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
Thanks in advance for the help.
I just stuck the sim card in and booted up. Next went to the Verizon site and activated Advanced Calling. Then did the following...
"In order to enable the setting on your phone, head into the dialer and type in *#*#4636#*#*. When you hit that last *, your phone will jump into the hidden settings menu. Choose “Phone info” and then scroll down until you see an option for “TURN ON VOLTE PROVISIONED FLAG.” Tap that and then reboot your phone (I had to reboot twice for some reason to get it to work). Once booted, head into your phone’s regular settings menu, tap on “More” under “Wireless & networks,” then “Cellular networks.” You should now see an option for “Enhanced 4G LTE Mode” and it should be toggled on."
It was already provisioned evidently from activating on Verizon. It'll say TURN OFF if you're already provisioned. While I was in the "Cellular Networks" settings I changed Preferred Network Type from Global to LTE/CDMA. Then unlocked the bootloader,rooted with The Nexus Toolkit(because I'm getting lazy) and then flashed a 5.1 rom. You may (or not) want to leave your bootloader unlocked according to this thread. I don't know ,I haven't read the whole thing and wasn't planning on re-locking anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/relock-bootloader-time-updating-to-5-1-t3053497
Tag cause mine arrives tomorrow. Same deal.
I traded for an at&t n6 popped my Verizon Sim in and everythings been smooth, it was already rooted and boot loader unlocked, I've installed twrp. My question is, are there any Roms I shouldn't flash, or are all Roms for the n6 game?
eric082684 said:
I traded for an at&t n6 popped my Verizon Sim in and everythings been smooth, it was already rooted and boot loader unlocked, I've installed twrp. My question is, are there any Roms I shouldn't flash, or are all Roms for the n6 game?
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They're all good. Only differences are carrier branding.
thex2 said:
I read that dialing *228 with Verizon will disable some features on the phone.
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*228 is not how you activate a 4G LTE phone on Verizon - that is only for 3G and basic phones.
thex2 said:
1. I purchased the Nexus 6 64gb through the Google Playstore and plan to activate it through Verizon. What are the do's and don't of getting the phone operational?
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Call Verizon and tell them you are buying a used Moto X for your line and get them to mail you a nano SIM card.
Then when you get the N6, call Verizon tech support and ask that they put your new N6's IMEI on the whitelist - they need to fill out a form to do that. Call back the next day and have them activate the SIM card they sent you in the N6.
If they can great, if not, then wait another day and see if the request to whitelist the IMEI goes through. If not, then you need to get an IMEI of a Verizon branded phone to get the SIM card active on your line.
What phone is on your line now?
Then after you get the N6 active on your line, you need to get HD voice active on the line.
Sweet, also, I had already activated advance calling on my note edge, will I have go back and reactivate it? I just went into the hidden menu and I don't see the "turn on volte
Norwester said:
I just stuck the sim card in and booted up. Next went to the Verizon site and activated Advanced Calling. Then did the following...
"In order to enable the setting on your phone, head into the dialer and type in *#*#4636#*#*. When you hit that last *, your phone will jump into the hidden settings menu. Choose “Phone info” and then scroll down until you see an option for “TURN ON VOLTE PROVISIONED FLAG.” Tap that and then reboot your phone (I had to reboot twice for some reason to get it to work). Once booted, head into your phone’s regular settings menu, tap on “More” under “Wireless & networks,” then “Cellular networks.” You should now see an option for “Enhanced 4G LTE Mode” and it should be toggled on."
It was already provisioned evidently from activating on Verizon. It'll say TURN OFF if you're already provisioned. While I was in the "Cellular Networks" settings I changed Preferred Network Type from Global to LTE/CDMA. Then unlocked the bootloader,rooted with The Nexus Toolkit(because I'm getting lazy) and then flashed a 5.1 rom. You may (or not) want to leave your bootloader unlocked according to this thread. I don't know ,I haven't read the whole thing and wasn't planning on re-locking anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/relock-bootloader-time-updating-to-5-1-t3053497
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Great info man. Thanks for the reply.
JulesJam said:
*228 is not how you activate a 4G LTE phone on Verizon - that is only for 3G and basic phones.
Call Verizon and tell them you are buying a used Moto X for your line and get them to mail you a nano SIM card.
Then when you get the N6, call Verizon tech support and ask that they put your new N6's IMEI on the whitelist - they need to fill out a form to do that. Call back the next day and have them activate the SIM card they sent you in the N6.
If they can great, if not, then wait another day and see if the request to whitelist the IMEI goes through. If not, then you need to get an IMEI of a Verizon branded phone to get the SIM card active on your line.
What phone is on your line now?
Then after you get the N6 active on your line, you need to get HD voice active on the line.
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Thanks for the reply. Great info here.
I called Verizon yesterday and told them that I needed a nano SIM for my Nexus 6. They over nighted one to me and I'll have it today. Was this a mistake? Do I need to call back and tell them I need one for the Moto X? And if not, does that mean I don't need to request the IMEI whitelist?
My Verizon Galaxy Nexus is the phone that's currently on my line.
I went to the Verizon store handed them my Google phone and they made it work. Maybe I was lucky I don't know.
Sent from my Google N6 on VZ
JulesJam said:
*228 is not how you activate a 4G LTE phone on Verizon - that is only for 3G and basic phones.
Call Verizon and tell them you are buying a used Moto X for your line and get them to mail you a nano SIM card.
Then when you get the N6, call Verizon tech support and ask that they put your new N6's IMEI on the whitelist - they need to fill out a form to do that. Call back the next day and have them activate the SIM card they sent you in the N6.
If they can great, if not, then wait another day and see if the request to whitelist the IMEI goes through. If not, then you need to get an IMEI of a Verizon branded phone to get the SIM card active on your line.
What phone is on your line now?
Then after you get the N6 active on your line, you need to get HD voice active on the line.
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I didn't call Verizon for anything. Just cut my sim card down from my S4 and inserted it and booted up. Done.
thex2 said:
I called Verizon yesterday and told them that I needed a nano SIM for my Nexus 6. They over nighted one to me and I'll have it today. Was this a mistake? Do I need to call back and tell them I need one for the Moto X?
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That's fine. But it won't be active when you get it - you will still have to get it activated. You need to request that your N6 IMEI get on the whitelist - ask tech support to fill out the form and submit it.
thex2 said:
My Verizon Galaxy Nexus is the phone that's currently on my line.
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OK, well that uses a micro SIM card so you can't use it to get the nano SIM activated. But hopefully they can get your N6 IMEI on the whitelist.
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marsdiamond said:
I didn't call Verizon for anything. Just cut my sim card down from my S4 and inserted it and booted up. Done.
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Right, but what does it show when you log onto your account? And did you get HD Voice enabled?
marsdiamond said:
I didn't call Verizon for anything. Just cut my sim card down from my S4 and inserted it and booted up. Done.
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I have a question. So what happens if you would want to sell the S4? (Currently in that situation) will the person that buys it have trouble activating it?
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Right, but what does it show when you log onto your account? And did you get HD Voice enabled?
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I'd be curious to know this as well. Is it listed as a "Non VZW Device"? Or does it show as a Nexus 6? I called 2 different CS reps, and they all told me it is no problem to activate a device from Google Play Store. Same response from a corporate Verizon Store. Further more, I asked about the $25/month discount sticking and he says the discount is subject to your contract. Not your device on the plan. As long as your device is not on EDGE, and you're not on contract, you are entitled to the $25 monthly discount.
I purchased a sim cutter, and I'm jsut up in the air whether to get a 64GB from the playstore, or just buy from Verizon.
SkiRacer2144 said:
I asked about the $25/month discount sticking and he says the discount is subject to your contract. Not your device on the plan. As long as your device is not on EDGE, and you're not on contract, you are entitled to the $25 monthly discount.
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Yes, you are entitled to it, that is not the issue. The issue is that if the system shows a non-Verizon device on the line, the discount hasn't been sticking through to the next billing cycle and people have had to call to get it readded each month. YMMV.
SkiRacer2144 said:
I purchased a sim cutter, and I'm jsut up in the air whether to get a 64GB from the playstore, or just buy from Verizon.
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That just depends on how important 64GB vs. 32GB is to you.
itzleo94 said:
I have a question. So what happens if you would want to sell the S4? (Currently in that situation) will the person that buys it have trouble activating it?
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The sim card is tied to your account so you wouldn't want to include it in a sale anyway. The buyer needs to pick up a new card and have it activated.
Thank you!...I just always remember putting in the IMIE on Verizon so I thought the device was tied to the account as well but thank you for the clarification.
thex2 said:
Great info man. Thanks for the reply.
Thanks for the reply. Great info here.
I called Verizon yesterday and told them that I needed a nano SIM for my Nexus 6. They over nighted one to me and I'll have it today. Was this a mistake? Do I need to call back and tell them I need one for the Moto X? And if not, does that mean I don't need to request the IMEI whitelist?
My Verizon Galaxy Nexus is the phone that's currently on my line.
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Just get some scissors and cut your old sim down to fit. Really easy. You can download a guide to use. Why pay for an extra sim when the one you have will work just fine.
marsdiamond said:
Just get some scissors and cut your old sim down to fit. Really easy. You can download a guide to use. Why pay for an extra sim when the one you have will work just fine.
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Verizon gives you SIM cards for free and lots of people mess up their SIM cards when they cut them down.
You only have to pay for a SIM card at a VAR.
JulesJam said:
Verizon gives you SIM cards for free and lots of people mess up their SIM cards when they cut them down.
You only have to pay for a SIM card at a VAR.
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^this. Verizon overnighted the card to me for free. I didn't want to risk cutting the old one and then being without a phone. It's a business phone, so I can't afford to go without it.
JulesJam said:
Right now on ebay there is someone who is selling a Verizon Moto X 2014 and they have a picture of the box with the IMEI on it. You can use that to get your nano SIM card activated.
People really shouldn't post pics of their IMEIs like that, but they do.
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You do realize u just told someone to do something illegal.
Recently, as I have been lurking in multiple forums, I have been seeing multiple posts that owners of the Pixel 4 XL that they bought from AT&T, once the device has been paid off and the Sim lock was removed, the allow oem unlocking option was no longer greyed out. Can anyone confirm this is the case ? And can anyone also tell me how the unlocking process went after the device was unlocked through the AT&T unlocking portal considering there is no official unlock code that you need to enter in order to use a new SIM card ? Was there an OTA update that was pushed to the device that allowed the device to be unlocked ? Thanks in advance for the information.
have you been able to unlock yours too?
I am looking for a third-part sim unlock service for Google Pixel 4 XL AT&T. Search everywhere. I've not seen any reliable service.
Have you found any reliable service? I want to sim unlock a Verizon pixel 4...
There are no third party unlock sites for the Pixel 4 or 4, or 4 XL. You have to go through the carrier you got it from. And if you got it from Verizon, you may not be able bootloader unlock after the SIM is unlocked. T-Mobile and AT&T, once the device is SIM unlocked through the server, the device is bootloader unlocked.
datrmon said:
have you been able to unlock yours too?
I am looking for a third-part sim unlock service for Google Pixel 4 XL AT&T. Search everywhere. I've not seen any reliable service.
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cjegan2008 said:
There are no third party unlock sites for the Pixel 4 or 4, or 4 XL. You have to go through the carrier you got it from. And if you got it from Verizon, you may not be able bootloader unlock after the SIM is unlocked. T-Mobile and AT&T, once the device is SIM unlocked through the server, the device is bootloader unlocked.
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Thanks for the response, I do understand that the service provider (AT&T) are the only ones offering the Sim unlock at the moment. I'm juts being optimistic about a third party or XDA providing this service or we will be able to crossflash like the LG series.
The Pixel 4 XL is not like a Samsung device, where you can cross flash. It's a pure, Google phone. The way the bootloader unlock is determined, is based off a IMEI check through Google's own servers. Not any other carriers. What has transpired is that Google has baked carrier locking directly into Android 10, and each carrier maintains a database of Google IMEI numbers. Once the device is paid off, the carrier moves the IMEI to Google's own unlocked database, the device receives a over the air update from Google, then when the device is rebooted the bootloader and SIM card lock will be removed. This has been confirmed in AT&T and T-Mobile at the moment. No word on Sprint yet, however the Verizon version seems to be locked permanently, unless you got lucky and got a unlocked one immediately upon purchase.
datrmon said:
Thanks for the response, I do understand that the service provider (AT&T) are the only ones offering the Sim unlock at the moment. I'm juts being optimistic about a third party or XDA providing this service or we will be able to crossflash like the LG series.
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cjegan2008 said:
The Pixel 4 XL is not like a Samsung device, where you can cross flash. It's a pure, Google phone. The way the bootloader unlock is determined, is based off a IMEI check through Google's own servers. Not any other carriers. What has transpired is that Google has baked carrier locking directly into Android 10, and each carrier maintains a database of Google IMEI numbers. Once the device is paid off, the carrier moves the IMEI to Google's own unlocked database, the device receives a over the air update from Google, then when the device is rebooted the bootloader and SIM card lock will be removed. This has been confirmed in AT&T and T-Mobile at the moment. No word on Sprint yet, however the Verizon version seems to be locked permanently, unless you got lucky and got a unlocked one immediately upon purchase.
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i can confirm, ATT unlocked my GP4XL
via ATT unlock request (web portal)
The request takes 24-48 hours as it is sent electronically via ATT to Google
unlike Samsung devices which usually are instant.
Call ATT and ask specifically for TECH SUPPORT (dont waste your time w/any other department)
With the GP4XL being dual SIM,
tell them you would like to utilise the Dual SIM with an additional line you have with another carrier, in which the phone is asking for the unlock code.
*** the phone does NOT have to be paid off ***
--- this is due to the device itself carrying the DUAL SIM hardware, they have to accomodate this feature.
hope this info helps.
Can you confirm that OEM unlocking is not greyed out in Developer settings ? Go to settings>about phone>build number and tap 7 times. Enter your PIN code then back out to settings, then go to system, developer options. Scroll down until you see OEM unlocking. Can you check OEM unlocking ? Or is it greyed out ?
mrbogusbaxter said:
i can confirm, ATT unlocked my GP4XL
via ATT unlock request (web portal)
The request takes 24-48 hours as it is sent electronically via ATT to Google
unlike Samsung devices which usually are instant.
Call ATT and ask specifically for TECH SUPPORT (dont waste your time w/any other department)
With the GP4XL being dual SIM,
tell them you would like to utilise the Dual SIM with an additional line you have with another carrier, in which the phone is asking for the unlock code.
*** the phone does NOT have to be paid off ***
--- this is due to the device itself carrying the DUAL SIM hardware, they have to accomodate this feature.
hope this info helps.
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mrbogusbaxter said:
i can confirm, ATT unlocked my GP4XL
via ATT unlock request (web portal)
The request takes 24-48 hours as it is sent electronically via ATT to Google
unlike Samsung devices which usually are instant.
Call ATT and ask specifically for TECH SUPPORT (dont waste your time w/any other department)
With the GP4XL being dual SIM,
tell them you would like to utilise the Dual SIM with an additional line you have with another carrier, in which the phone is asking for the unlock code.
*** the phone does NOT have to be paid off ***
--- this is due to the device itself carrying the DUAL SIM hardware, they have to accomodate this feature.
hope this info helps.
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Did they send you a new sim card?? Cause I just asked on the chat and they said they are sending a new sim card and it will sim unlock my phone, aka bootloader unlock.
Root-Maniac said:
Did they send you a new sim card?? Cause I just asked on the chat and they said they are sending a new sim card and it will sim unlock my phone, aka bootloader unlock.
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Yes, the option for unlocking is available (see pix)
Your PIXEL 4 XL has (2) IMEI numbers (look on box)
The first IMEI number is registered for network use using a physical SIM card (currently for most)
The second IMEI number is registered using ESIM (electronic SIM)
In order for you to unlock the device via AT&T, you first have to switch over the phone to register using the ESIM.
This is where ATT is sending out a preregistred ESIM card that will be attached to the second IMEI. (the card itself is nothing but a card outlining network registration numbers, etc)
Once you switched from physical SIM to ESIM on ATT, then you can unlock the phone (of course still needing the unlock code) by placing a SIM card from a different carrier in the device.
With the device having TWO IMEI numbers, all carriers MUST oblige to any requests for unlocking for use of the second IMEI. With restrictions of course (like having initial service)
By law they have to. The device shipped with two 'enabled,' IMEI lines for network registration. So much so if they denied this option by law they would have to refund the entire purchase price of the device.
Now if the device shipped with the second IMEI disabled, then thats a different story.
mrbogusbaxter said:
Yes, the option for unlocking is available (see pix)
Your PIXEL 4 XL has (2) IMEI numbers (look on box)
The first IMEI number is registered for network use using a physical SIM card (currently for most)
The second IMEI number is registered using ESIM (electronic SIM)
In order for you to unlock the device via AT&T, you first have to switch over the phone to register using the ESIM.
This is where ATT is sending out a preregistred ESIM card that will be attached to the second IMEI. (the card itself is nothing but a card outlining network registration numbers, etc)
Once you switched from physical SIM to ESIM on ATT, then you can unlock the phone (of course still needing the unlock code) by placing a SIM card from a different carrier in the device.
With the device having TWO IMEI numbers, all carriers MUST oblige to any requests for unlocking for use of the second IMEI. With restrictions of course (like having initial service)
By law they have to. The device shipped with two 'enabled,' IMEI lines for network registration. So much so if they denied this option by law they would have to refund the entire purchase price of the device.
Now if the device shipped with the second IMEI disabled, then thats a different story.
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Mmmm juicy!
So once I get the e-sim and get it setup, I just need pop in a foreign sim and obtain a unlock code from at&t?
Thank you for responding by the way.
Oops
Root-Maniac said:
Mmmm juicy!
So once I get the e-sim and get it setup, I just need pop in a foreign sim and obtain a unlock code from at&t?
Thank you for responding by the way.
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Yep! Setup your network w/ATT using the ESIM number (card) you receive
Once up and running, pop a SIM card from another network in.
Enter code and your FREE to go.
No problem for the info. AT&T shouldnt give you any problems.
though every once in a while you get an agent who has no clue..
For anyone who would like to unlock their ATT Pixel 4XL - I would first try unlocking
online through AT&T web portal. It takes about 2 minutes to go through the request.
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
ATT Online Unlock Portal
mrbogusbaxter said:
Yep! Setup your network w/ATT using the ESIM number (card) you receive
Once up and running, pop a SIM card from another network in.
Enter code and your FREE to go.
No problem for the info. AT&T shouldnt give you any problems.
though every once in a while you get an agent who has no clue..
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Kick butt!! I can't wait to have an unlocked bootloader and root!! Thanks again for the info!
I'll update this thread as soon as everything unfolds.
Root-Maniac said:
Kick butt!! I can't wait to have an unlocked bootloader and root!! Thanks again for the info!
I'll update this thread as soon as everything unfolds.
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As I only just got my GP4XL, I myself am looking forward to see what goodies await.
Just digging into using the device now.
I am absolutely THRILLED that GOOGLE allows the PIXEL ONLINE PC TEXT MESSAGING. (as ATT just did away with their online PC -TEXT service)
and 10000x better !
mrbogusbaxter said:
Yep! Setup your network w/ATT using the ESIM number (card) you receive
Once up and running, pop a SIM card from another network in.
Enter code and your FREE to go.
No problem for the info. AT&T shouldnt give you any problems.
though every once in a while you get an agent who has no clue..
For anyone who would like to unlock their ATT Pixel 4XL - I would first try unlocking
online through AT&T web portal. It takes about 2 minutes to go through the request.
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
ATT Online Unlock Portal
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Hey, so just been following this thread and was wondering... By code, you mean ATT actually sent you a physical code to enter into the Pixel 4? Or it's a remote unlock like iPhones?
Thanks mate!
Munchyum said:
Hey, so just been following this thread and was wondering... By code, you mean ATT actually sent you a physical code to enter into the Pixel 4? Or it's a remote unlock like iPhones?
Thanks mate!
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If you fill out the request via the ATT web portal unlock (link)
they will email you the unlock code within 24-48 hours.
Once you get the unlock code, then you can start the process of contacting ATT to request to move your device to ESIM registration.
mrbogusbaxter said:
If you fill out the request via the ATT web portal unlock (link)
they will email you the unlock code within 24-48 hours.
Once you get the unlock code, then you can start the process of contacting ATT to request to move your device to ESIM registration.
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Gotcha. So just to be clear, you had to enter an actual unlock code into your ATT Pixel 4 to unlock it? Like when you popped in a SIM from another carrier it asked for a unlock code that you had to manually enter?
And once the device is unlocked, why bother contacting ATT to move the device to ESIM?
Sorry, just wondering if I'm missing something
Munchyum said:
Gotcha. So just to be clear, you had to enter an actual unlock code into your ATT Pixel 4 to unlock it? Like when you popped in a SIM from another carrier it asked for a unlock code that you had to manually enter?
And once the device is unlocked, why bother contacting ATT to move the device to ESIM?
Sorry, just wondering if I'm missing something
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Well in my experience. I told the att rep I wanted to use the dual SIM feature and needed to be sim unlocked. They started me off with a e-sim. When I get it in the mail I'm gonna set it up, then I'm gonna request the unlock code. I made it half way through the process. Hopefully I don't get held up on the unlock code.
Root-Maniac said:
Well in my experience. I told the att rep I wanted to use the dual SIM feature and needed to be sim unlocked. They started me off with a e-sim. When I get it in the mail I'm gonna set it up, then I'm gonna request the unlock code. I made it half way through the process. Hopefully I don't get held up on the unlock code.
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Get what in the mail?
I have recently purchased a Pixel 4 XL, in order to root it I have enabled USB debugging however the option of OEM unlock is greyed out, that means I won't be able to unlock the bootloader.
I want to root my phone in order to install Substratum themes, Please help me and let me know how I can enable OEM unlock option on my phone.
I have updated my Pixel 4 XL with latest MAY20 system update.
Purav786 said:
I have recently purchased a Pixel 4 XL, in order to root it I have enabled USB debugging however the option of OEM unlock is greyed out, that means I won't be able to unlock the bootloader.
I want to root my phone in order to install Substratum themes, Please help me and let me know how I can enable OEM unlock option on my phone.
I have updated my Pixel 4 XL with latest MAY20 system update.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/help/how-to-sim-unlock-pixel-4xl-t-mobile-t4081235
My phone is not network locked phone, I have a Sim unlocked phone.... Only issue is Developer option is greyed out and I want to enable it.
It really depends on your carrier. If you bought it directly from Google (unlocked or Google Fi), it should be available without contacting anyone. I've heard that it might not be available until it has been activated for a few days with service. Otherwise, I've heard that you may need to fully wipe all user data before it becomes available. The process of OEM unlocking will wipe all user data as well, so you must be prepared for that eventuality.
If you did not get it from Google, the waters become murky and your success will vary.
Purav786 said:
I have recently purchased a Pixel 4 XL, in order to root it I have enabled USB debugging however the option of OEM unlock is greyed out, that means I won't be able to unlock the bootloader.
I want to root my phone in order to install Substratum themes, Please help me and let me know how I can enable OEM unlock option on my phone.
I have updated my Pixel 4 XL with latest MAY20 system update.
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If you bought a Pixel 4 XL with a unlockable bootloader, use this Guide to root.
Most Pixel 4 XL that are purchased from Carriers with the exception of Google Fi are not bootloader unlockable.
Purav786 said:
My phone is not network locked phone, I have a Sim unlocked phone.... Only issue is Developer option is greyed out and I want to enable it.
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You aren't providing much useful information to solve your problem in your OP. Post a screenshot of your bootloader page, and what are the first two digits of your IMEI's. If you have already 100% WIPED your phone, skipped through setup and gone straight to dev settings with an active Wi-FI signal and get a greyed out OEM unlock , you will likely never succeed because you inadvertently purchased a bootloader locked phone. SIM unlocked definitely does not equal BL unlockable.
v12xke said:
You aren't providing much useful information to solve your problem in your OP. Post a screenshot of your bootloader page, and what are the first two digits of your IMEI's. If you have already 100% WIPED your phone, skipped through setup and gone straight to dev settings with an active Wi-FI signal and get a greyed out OEM unlock , you will likely never succeed because you inadvertently purchased a bootloader locked phone. SIM unlocked definitely does not equal BL unlockable.
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So that means my phone is bootloader locked phone and there is no way to unlock it...
Purav786 said:
So that means my phone is bootloader locked phone and there is no way to unlock it...
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Remove SIM, factory reset from recovery, initiate setup enabling Wi-Fi, proceed to dev settings and check "Allow OEM unlocking". If you have completely wiped the phone and OEM unlocking is still greyed out, then your phone is bootloader locked and there is no workaround.
I downgraded my p40 lite to lowest version of emui...
which is 10.0.1.108 and oem unlock option appeared but its grayed out and I took advice from the guy in this thread that said call them and tell them you are developer and you need it to install android 11 and they were like oh ok then will figure this out and give you a call hahahahhaahahahhahah awesome dude it worked
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I saw there is a tool created by skyemie on github that uses bruteforce method to retrieve the unlock code so if they fix my oem grayed option then I will try that and give you all update if everything worked.
Just a FWIW: I bought two phones from Google directly and returned both since OEM was greyed out on both. Third try I purchased one off Swappa and it worked. Something to do with the IMEI... Search for posts started by me.. It's a looooong thread.
If you got your pixel from Verizon, just call them and say that you're a developer and you need OEM unlocking. They'll need your IMEI and Verizon account number tho to check that you're the owner. If you got it second hand you may have to contact the person you bought it from.
CoNsTaR said:
If you got your pixel from Verizon, just call them and say that you're a developer and you need OEM unlocking. They'll need your IMEI and Verizon account number tho to check that you're the owner. If you got it second hand you may have to contact the person you bought it from.
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Do you have a source for this? The only official answer I've seen is that Verizon has no process in place to enable OEM unlocking. It's actually baked into the ROM.
V0latyle said:
Do you have a source for this? The only official answer I've seen is that Verizon has no process in place to enable OEM unlocking. It's actually baked into the ROM.
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I did it. I saw someone saying that calling T-Mobile does the job so I just decided to call Verizon too and it worked.
CoNsTaR said:
I did it. I saw someone saying that calling T-Mobile does the job so I just decided to call Verizon too and it worked.
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Well, that's interesting. What exactly were the circumstances, and how did you get unlocked? Such as, were you using the phone on the VZW network? Did they push a software update or something?
V0latyle said:
Well, that's interesting. What exactly were the circumstances, and how did you get unlocked? Such as, were you using the phone on the VZW network? Did they push a software update or something?
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From what I know, by the moment you install a Verizon SIM on your pixel, it becomes a Verizon phone. How they do this is that they'll add your phone's IMEI to their database, and until it's deleted from their database your phone will be a Verizon phone. You can check that by trying adding an eSIM, if it says anything about Verizon at the QR code step, you know it's still bound to Verizon.
I think the mechanism of checking if the phone is bound to any carrier is baked in the ROM, but not the information itself. I do see people saying that it needs time for the records to be propagated after they've removed you from their database, but YMMV.
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No, I wasn't on the VZW network.
CoNsTaR said:
From what I know, by the moment you install a Verizon SIM on your pixel, it becomes a Verizon phone. How they do this is that they'll add your phone's IMEI to their database, and until it's deleted from their database your phone will be a Verizon phone. You can check that by trying adding an eSIM, if it says anything about Verizon at the QR code step, you know it's still bound to Verizon.
I think the mechanism of checking if the phone is bound to any carrier is baked in the ROM, but not the information itself. I do see people saying that it needs time for the records to be propagated after they've removed you from their database, but YMMV.
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No, I wasn't on the VZW network.
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Right, and I'm asking exactly how you did it.
V0latyle said:
Right, and I'm asking exactly how you did it.
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The ONLY thing I did is to call them, tell them I am a developer and I need OEM unlocking, and provide the information they needed. Hope this answers your question.
I've called Verizon 6 times and talked to several reps and no idea what I'm talking about. I was even sent to 2nd tier and nothing. The 2nd tier rep said he's worked at vzw for 8 years and has never seen or heard of this happening. So I find this whole thing hard to believe.
I am just providing my experience, and maybe someone will benefit from it. I came across this thread when I did my research so I thought I should share it here too.
If more details may help, I called them with the number 800-922-0204, on Oct 27 9:48 AM, the time I spent on the call was 36m4s (30m or so was waiting on the line), and I was on Fido network (Canadian).
When the system asked me about my area code or something like that before they connect me with a human, I both entered # key, and also chose something like I want to be a Verizon customer.
That's really all what I did, and I got it done on the first try. This was my first time calling Verizon, so I don't know much about 2nd tier or what not, but that's all I wanted to share here.
hey guys I know I'm not in the right group but I've been looking at Any Pixel related posts to try to get OEM unlock and came across some options using dialer code *#*#0702#*#* which is ims setting, sim provisioning and a lot more in which are editable. could we find something to do with network unlock in those settings? I'm attaching screen shots of this find. I'm very limited in knowledge as this is my first pixel. oh and Btw I have the spectrum mobile variant of the Google pixel 7 pro. I have always been under the assumption that pixels were able to be flashed with official firmware without bootloader unlocked, but apparently pixel 7s have to have network unlock at least to enable OEM unlock toggle to flash official firmware even with the Android flash tool. if anybody could shine some light on this for me I would greatly appreciate it as I have never been able to come across this type of information before on any other device
I am unable to use the unlock token page to unlock my device for the tmo variant because my serial number is 7 digits (?) when it requires 8 digits. What should I do? Should I send the device into oneplus to replace? Thanks
Relms said:
I am unable to use the unlock token page to unlock my device for the tmo variant because my serial number is 7 digits (?) when it requires 8 digits. What should I do? Should I send the device into oneplus to replace? Thanks
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Did you copy everything directly from the fastboot output? If so, it should work. If not you can try to contact support, but I'll warn you, it's not fun trying to deal with their support. There have been multiple issues with the bootloader unlock site that I've had to deal with customer support and each time it's been like pulling teeth and never really accomplished anything directly with their support (they eventually forwarded the issues higher up and got them fixed on the backend of their website).
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Did you copy everything directly from the fastboot output? If so, it should work. If not you can try to contact support, but I'll warn you, it's not fun trying to deal with their support. There have been multiple issues with the bootloader unlock site that I've had to deal with customer support and each time it's been like pulling teeth and never really accomplished anything directly with their support (they eventually forwarded the issues higher up and got them fixed on the backend of their website).
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Yea I did. Guess thats what i get got getting the device on launch day I'll try emailing their support and if not i'll see if i can exchange it with tmo/oneplus
Relms said:
Yea I did. Guess thats what i get got getting the device on launch day I'll try emailing their support and if not i'll see if i can exchange it with tmo/oneplus
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I got mine day 1 as well but it worked. Just took them almost 3 months to even add the 10 pro to the website to unlock and when they finally did and people got their tokens, the token links were broken and took another week to get fixed. Try going into settings --> About Device --> Status and see if you're serial number on there is 8 digits or not. If so use that one. If not just try to contact them.