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The bootloaders of the devices that Google sells in its own store are already unlocked. The only exception are Google phones that are bought from some mobile ca
by gst 5y ago
The bootloaders of the devices that Google sells in its own store are already unlocked. The only exception are Google phones that are bought from some mobile carriers such as Verizon.
- jaywalk 5y agoThe bootloaders aren't unlocked, they're just not carrier locked. Big difference.
- chasil 5y agoLast I knew, Verizon insisted on locked Pixel bootloaders. Assuming this remains the case, do not buy Pixels from Verizon.
- chasil 5y agoYes, and I have unlocked my 3a and wiped prior to Lineage. I have several Android devices where this is not possible, and bringing this requirement to the rest of the Android ecosystem is our "right to repair."
- p1mrx 5y agoVerizon is not the only exception. I purchased a Pixel 2 directly from Google, which I replaced under warranty due to a defective microphone. Years later, I tried to install LineageOS and hit the "Flashing Unlock is not allowed" error. It turns out that Google ships warranty-refurbished Pixel 2s with permanently locked bootloaders. No solution, no apology, no indication that it won't happen again: https://www.google.com/search?q=%22pixel+2%22+%22flashing+unlock+is+not+allowed%22 https://www.google.com/search?q=%22pixel+2%22+%22flashing+un...
- noasaservice 5y agoThen you were replaced with NOT the same product you brought in. Should have opened a small claims lawsuit for the cost of the phone and sue them. It's easy to show the judge "I bought this phone and can use it with any carrier, and when warranty at Verizon was done with it, can no longer use it anywhere other than Verizon" You simply materially did not get the same (or refurbished) product you brought in.
- p1mrx 5y agoMy point is that this has nothing to do with Verizon. I bought the Pixel 2 from Google and only used it on the Google Fi network. It's a bootloader lock, not a carrier lock.