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Did a few searches, but didn't answer my question.
My moto, on initial setup, asked for a device pin. I didn't have it/couldn't find it (nothing in the box or instructions). I was able to set it up without (been a few months, details are foggy).
I want to do some modding as I have on other phones, but going to "developer options" requires this PIN.
Additional searches this AM suggested maybe the last 4 digits of the IMEI, but that didn't work either.
I haven't changed it... where do I find this PIN?
Similarly, how do I set/edit a "Personal unlock code" (another thing that came up during my searches this am).
Thanks!
Was the phone purchased from your cell carrier? They tend to lock down those phones, so you'd have to get the code from them if so. That's my only guess; I've never been prompted for anything like that on any device I've owned.
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.
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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.
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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.
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So that means my phone is bootloader locked phone and there is no way to unlock it...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Right, and I'm asking exactly how you did it.
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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've posted the question: "Can the Google Store Pixel 5 bootloader be unlocked?" in rooting threads and gotten no reply.
The model number is the GD1YQ
Yes, of course. However, the model number can belong to Verizon or AT&T as it's the N. American model.
GTT9Q - global
G5NZ6 - Japan
RBEmerson said:
I've posted the question: "Can the Google Store Pixel 5 bootloader be unlocked?" in rooting threads and gotten no reply.
The model number is the GD1YQ
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Go to this website and enter your IMEI. It will tell you if it's a Verizon branded phone or not.
Check Your Device's IMEI | Bring Your Own Device to Verizon
Check your device's IMEI to see if it's compatible with Verizon's network. Need help finding your IMEI? We have instructions for your device type.
www.verizon.com
Nope - not a VZW phone, just one they like:
Awesome, your Pixel 5 is a perfect match for our network.Your device also requires a SIM card. We'd be happy to send you a new SIM card for free, or you can check if your current card already works with our network.
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Yes, there's no SIM in the phone. No, there won't be until it's rooted. Or there's no way to unlock the bootloader.
This phone will replace an S7. I won't move stuff over until I know I won't be doing FDR's.
Have you tried it with a sim In it? Like you, I normally wait until it's set up to migrate the sim but I've run into this issue before and it's because it had been activated on another carrier prior. Give that a shot.
I did some checking on the IMEI and come back with unlocked, clean. I tried four checkers, and they agree. Except one site, for some odd reason, said I had a Samsung Pixel 5. Everybody else said Google Pixel 5.
Anyway, the phone's not tied any carrier - as expected.
I'm more than a little reluctant to move my S7's SIM to the P5. It's meaningless to the Pixel 5. I doubt it would ding the SIM to make it unusable in the (old) S7. Better safe than sorry.
I'm working through my WiFi net for what little setup I've done. To date, there've been no problems. I deliberately didn't finish setting up the P5, so I get complaints about that and no SIM- no surprise.
The sim has nothing to do with the ability to unlock the bootloader. If you buy a Verizon device I don't care what sim you put in or if you never put in a sim, you can't unlock the bootloader. I always buy Google devices and before I turn it on I put in my Verizon sim. OEM unlock is always active.. always! If you want flawless ability to unlock and root never buy a carrier branded device. Some make you wait until you pay off the device, some make you wait 30 or 60 days, and some like Verizon don't care what you do they'll never allow unlock.
So if you're worried then flip the OEM unlock switch and put in your sim and enjoy the device. I'm not sure what you're waiting for.
A) My P5 isn't tied to VZW, or anyone else. B) OEM unlock isn't active (greyed out) & no response to touches - USB Debugging is active, and set to ON. Whether OEM unlocking is active hinges on the bootloader being unlocked. Bootloader locked, no OEM unlocking, no rooting.
My current phone (Sammy S7) is rooted, and it's an ex-VZW device, with a locked bootloader. I don't remember how getting past the locked bootloader happened, but... SuperSU, RootChecker, FX, Titanium are alive and running as su. My hope is the same magic applies to the P5, but it doesn't look as though it does. Sigh...
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A) My P5 isn't tied to VZW, or anyone else. B) OEM unlock isn't active (greyed out) & no response to touches - USB Debugging is active, and set to ON. Whether OEM unlocking is active hinges on the bootloader being unlocked. Bootloader locked, no OEM unlocking, no rooting.
My current phone (Sammy S7) is rooted, and it's an ex-VZW device, with a locked bootloader. I don't remember how getting past the locked bootloader happened, but... SuperSU, RootChecker, FX, Titanium are alive and running as su. My hope is the same magic applies to the P5, but it doesn't look as though it does. Sigh...
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Your P5 is tied to something whether you know it or not. If you didn't buy it from Google, Fi, or another company as unlocked then it's tied to a carrier. Whether OEM unlocking is active has absolutely nothing to do with the bootloader being unlocked other than allowing it to be so. You've got it backwards, you're basically putting the cart before the horse. You cannot unlock the bootloader if the OEM is grayed out. If the bootloader is unlocked at some point the switch was active and the bl unlocked in fastboot. Just curious, where did you get the device from? If you bought it 3rd party someone sold you a bill of goods. If you got it from Google and the switch is not active then return it for a replacement.
Sorry, I'm not familiar with the S7. I do believe there was/is a way to bypass the security and get into download mode or something of the sort but I just don't know.
See below for the reason why OEM Unlock has to be available before unlocking the bootloader.
Or...
Catch-22: Need an unlocked bootloader to get OEM unlock, need OEM Unlock to unlock the bootloader.
That the OEM Unlock option is greyed out means no OEM Unlock, period.
And that's what I'm trying to sort out.
[Guide] Root Pixel 5 XL Android 11 (R)
Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader
Unlock Bootloader
This will erase all user data from the device!
Backup your data
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 times or until you see you are a Developer. Tap back > System > Advanced > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Notes: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock..
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The same requirement appears in
[Tutorial] Unlock Bootloader, get root and valid Safetynet
RBEmerson said:
See below for the reason why OEM Unlock has to be available before unlocking the bootloader.
Or...
Catch-22: Need an unlocked bootloader to get OEM unlock, need OEM Unlock to unlock the bootloader.
That the OEM Unlock option is greyed out means no OEM Unlock, period.
And that's what I'm trying to sort out.
[Guide] Root Pixel 5 XL Android 11 (R)
The same requirement appears in
[Tutorial] Unlock Bootloader, get root and valid Safetynet
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That's not a catch-22. The first part of your statement and the guide is correct. You need to be able to toggle the OEM switch in order to perform the bootloader unlock. As far as the bootloader being unlocked first, that's false. It needs to be unlockable. The OEM toggle is the gateway to unlocking the bootloader. The carriers block access to that gateway. Verizon is permanent. Other carriers I believe can be temporary after a period of time. I don't know because I've never bought a carrier phone.
@RBEmerson Where did you buy the device?
@ridobe Thanks for resolving the conflict.
Here's what I get about the bootloader. Additionally, the About info says nothing about Verizon, or any specific carrier. OEM Unlock is greyed out. How to change that, then?
@bobby janow Open box from an eBay seller in Florida. I'd ask them about any possible carrier connection but I had problems with shipping (I paid for FedEx, they used First Class). Messy details like carrier connects? Hah!
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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Not much useful for identifying the phone's "pedigree" - the only info not shown relates to the SIM (no SIM, no info, of course).
@RBEmerson Unfortunately, unless you can determine which carrier it is on you are out of luck. If it's TM you might be able to call them and get it released and perhaps other carriers too. If it's Verizon then there is absolutely no hope to bl unlock. Are you sure the device has been paid off or are they on a monthly plan for 2 years? The problem with buying on eBay is that people are deceptive. They probably sold it as carrier unlocked which it very well might be. That has nothing to do with bl unlockable. When I sell a device I show a picture of the OEM switch as active so there is no mistaking it. You would have needed to specifically ask for that screenie from the seller.
Also know that even a Verizon device can be called unlocked legitimately. Google even sells Verizon devices. But they are not bl unlockable and that is a mistake a lot of buyers (and some sellers) make. If you want to root and unlock the bootloader then you'll need to get the info from the seller or try to return it to them. Or you can always sell it and buy one you want. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but there still is a little hope if it's not a Verizon device.
Understood regarding VZW. What I've posted is all I know about the phone. The seller had several (many?) of these phones. That is, this isn't a private, one-time seller.
By comparison, my Samsung S7's model number, SM-G930U, is a Verizon-only model number. (Which is correct)
The P5's model is GD1YQ which seems to be (albeit not conclusively) a Google Store device. AFAIK, Google Store phones can be unlocked.
All that I have to work with is in the two pictures I posted. FWIW, the bloatware doesn't include any of the usual VZW apps - another argument against being a VZW device. Likewise, there's nothing that shouts AT&T or TM or (used to be) Sprint, etc.
Hence the original question: "can I unlock this thing? If so, how?"
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Understood regarding VZW. What I've posted is all I know about the phone. The seller had several (many?) of these phones. That is, this isn't a private, one-time seller.
By comparison, my Samsung S7's model number, SM-G930U, is a Verizon-only model number. (Which is correct)
The P5's model is GD1YQ which seems to be (albeit not conclusively) a Google Store device. AFAIK, Google Store phones can be unlocked.
All that I have to work with is in the two pictures I posted. FWIW, the bloatware doesn't include any of the usual VZW apps - another argument against being a VZW device. Likewise, there's nothing that shouts AT&T or TM or (used to be) Sprint, etc.
Hence the original question: "can I unlock this thing? If so, how?"
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The only way is to get that OEM switch active otherwise you are SOL. Just an FYI, I have 2 Pixel 5s. One I bought at the Google store and the other was bought at a Verizon store. They are both model GD1YQ. So your model ID means nothing in relation to where the device was bought or how it's branded. Check to see if you have a service called My Verizon Services under "settings-apps-all apps-show system" I just put in a Verizon sim and it shows up but I disable it since they can read my app activity with it active. But it might give you a clue, I'm not sure what that clue would be. ;-) You really need to contact the seller and find out where the phone was purchased. If you want PM me the eBay listing maybe I can root around (no pun intended) and even ask the seller about bl unlock as a prospective buyer. Also, what is the SKU on the box?
The box's SKU's GAO1955-US doesn't match what's listed on eBay (GAO1355-US). Google searches don't come up with a hint of an idea about the pedigree.
Sigh... there's a possibility this is a VZW phone, or maybe TM.
There's no sign of any branded apps, only Google apps. IIRC even an FDR doesn't make VZW apps disappear. At least not when I rooted the S7 (yea for Titanium doing the job!).
The immediate challenge is to run down whose phone this is. I suppose I can take it to T-Mobile in hopes a) it's a TM phone and b) they'll unlock the bootloader. AFAIK, short of taking someone hostage at gunpoint, VZW doesn't want to discuss the idea, let alone do it.
I still think there should be a way to positively identify if unlocking is a possibility.
About the eBay listing, look for item 284112075311
It doesn't take much thinking to find the seller's phone number. Which I called. Whoever answered the phone hasn't visited the clue store in many, many years.
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The box's SKU's GAO1955-US doesn't match what's listed on eBay (GAO1355-US). Google searches don't come up with a hint of an idea about the pedigree.
Sigh... there's a possibility this is a VZW phone, or maybe TM.
There's no sign of any branded apps, only Google apps. IIRC even an FDR doesn't make VZW apps disappear. At least not when I rooted the S7 (yea for Titanium doing the job!).
The immediate challenge is to run down whose phone this is. I suppose I can take it to T-Mobile in hopes a) it's a TM phone and b) they'll unlock the bootloader. AFAIK, short of taking someone hostage at gunpoint, VZW doesn't want to discuss the idea, let alone do it.
I still think there should be a way to positively identify if unlocking is a possibility.
About the eBay listing, look for item 284112075311
It doesn't take much thinking to find the seller's phone number. Which I called. Whoever answered the phone hasn't visited the clue store in many, many years.
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The listing specifically says Verizon - TMobile. They also have a return policy if you bought it within 30 days. You might want to take advantage of that.
Unfortunately, I'm square up against the wall for time. I'm moving from the S7 to the P5 to take advantage of BT 5.0 and the ASHA protocol for use with hearing aids. Having significant hearing loss, HA's are a must. While many HA's function without streaming and control apps, the newer units pretty demand it (good thing, but there are times I leave the phone behind or what happens if the phone's battery is dead).
Anyway, I have to get the P5 up and running like it happened yesterday. Exchanging phones is, at this point, a non-starter. Grrr...
Beyond that, how can I be sure that a phone, from any source, has an unlockable bootloader?
I have a pixel 5 I acquired without a sim card. OEM unlocking is grayed out in dev options.
I've been trying for a few days using various methods to attempt to unlock the OEM. The
message under OEM unlocking is 'Connect to the internet or contact your carrier.' (when is connected to wifi)
What I've mainly been attempting is some sort of FRP bypass, but im unable to bypass FRP without connecting to wifi.
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I have a pixel 5 I acquired without a sim card. OEM unlocking is grayed out in dev options.
I've been trying for a few days using various methods to attempt to unlock the OEM. The
message under OEM unlocking is 'Connect to the internet or contact your carrier.' (when is connected to wifi)
What I've mainly been attempting is some sort of FRP bypass, but im unable to bypass FRP without connecting to wifi.
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Good question, curious to know myself.
Any reason you don't throw a sim in?
I feel like you'll get further also by trying to see (I think you can find out by going into setting > about phone > Regulatory labels _ I'll attach pic of mine which is the unlocked variant) if you have an unlocked, or a carrier variant. Because if it is, say Verizon,I don't think anyone has posted any way to unlock.
Hello. I just purchased a refurbished Pixel 5 from Amazon and it arrived today. I tried unlocking the bootloader but the option was grayed out with the message "Connect to the internet or contact your carrier" under it.
Probably Verizon branded.
To check if it is, I'll copy/paste this from a Telegram group I'm in for the P2XL.
Find out if your Pixel is from Verizon:
1. Visit Google's repair website https://store.google.com/us/repair
2. Open Chrome Dev Tools (Ctrl + Shift + I) and go to the Network tab
3. Check that you're recording all network activity
4. Enter the serial number and hit Enter
5. View the Response tab of the network log and if the phone name ends in "_vz", then it's Verizon (unfortunately).
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Hello. I just purchased a refurbished Pixel 5 from Amazon and it arrived today. I tried unlocking the bootloader but the option was grayed out with the message "Connect to the internet or contact your carrier" under it.
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Probably Verizon branded.
To check if it is, I'll copy/paste this from a Telegram group I'm in for the P2XL.
Find out if your Pixel is from Verizon:
1. Visit Google's repair website https://store.google.com/us/repair
2. Open Chrome Dev Tools (Ctrl + Shift + I) and go to the Network tab
3. Check that you're recording all network activity
4. Enter the serial number and hit Enter
5. View the Response tab of the network log and if the phone name ends in "_vz", then it's Verizon (unfortunately).
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Yeah, seems like it's a Verizon variant. Is there any way to bypass the lock (like calling Verizon or through exploits) or should I just return it? I really want Lineage OS on this phone but if it can't get it then I'll just return it.
DEM0N Assissan7 said:
Yeah, seems like it's a Verizon variant. Is there any way to bypass the lock (like calling Verizon or through exploits) or should I just return it? I really want Lineage OS on this phone but if it can't get it then I'll just return it.
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If it's a Verizon device you're pretty much screwed if you want to unlock the bootloader.
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If it's a Verizon device you're pretty much screwed if you want to unlock the bootloader.
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The thing is that it did not even mention anything about Verizon on the seller website. Verizon is a **** for locking the bootloader in the first place. I don't know the model number for the unbranded Pixel 5 and I'm trying to find it on seller stores. Honestly this is absurd that they don't just let you unlock the bootloader. Is there not a way to call Verizon and ask them to unlock it?
No.
You can maybe find a paid service online to unlock your bootloader, but I can't recommend or condemn any off them. I've never used them, but I do know they are out there.
The seller probably never included that it was the Verizon version because to almost any normal user who doesn't root (probably the seller as well) it wouldn't be relevant
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No. The seller probably never included that it was the Verizon version because to almost any normal user who doesn't root (probably the seller as well) it wouldn't be relevant
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You have a point. I will ask the seller for a replacement and mail this one back to them. Thank you.