unlocking bootloader on Verizon pixel xl on 7.1 - Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers

Hi,
I recently good a good deal on a Verizon pixel XL and to my pleasant surprise it is still on 7.1 and I don't think it's ever been updated. I've read that in this case I can still go ahead and unlock the bootloader which essentially means that my phone is as good as the Google edition. So could someone please point me to some guide or list the steps on how I can go ahead and achieve this.
Thanks in advance!

balag59 said:
Hi,
I recently good a good deal on a Verizon pixel XL and to my pleasant surprise it is still on 7.1 and I don't think it's ever been updated. I've read that in this case I can still go ahead and unlock the bootloader which essentially means that my phone is as good as the Google edition. So could someone please point me to some guide or list the steps on how I can go ahead and achieve this.
Thanks in advance!
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use this site. http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html

Forgive the late response/question but I have read several conflicting statement regarding Verizon and it's version of android being bootloader unlockable...My understanding is that android 7.0 is unlockable. I have read that 7.1 is unlockable in some places and not unlockable in others. Version 7.1.2 is absolutely NOT unlockable.
So, Is version 7.1 (don't know if that's the same as 7.1.0 or 7.1.1 or however it might read) unlockable with the depixel8 work around?
Looking at buying a pixel 1 XL still on 7.1 so I don't know if I should go for it or not....
Thanks!

kerryh420 said:
Forgive the late response/question but I have read several conflicting statement regarding Verizon and it's version of android being bootloader unlockable...My understanding is that android 7.0 is unlockable. I have read that 7.1 is unlockable in some places and not unlockable in others. Version 7.1.2 is absolutely NOT unlockable.
So, Is version 7.1 (don't know if that's the same as 7.1.0 or 7.1.1 or however it might read) unlockable with the depixel8 work around?
Looking at buying a pixel 1 XL still on 7.1 so I don't know if I should go for it or not....
Thanks!
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Yes 7.1 is unlockable while anything past 7.1 isn't.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

kerryh420 said:
Forgive the late response/question but I have read several conflicting statement regarding Verizon and it's version of android being bootloader unlockable...My understanding is that android 7.0 is unlockable. I have read that 7.1 is unlockable in some places and not unlockable in others. Version 7.1.2 is absolutely NOT unlockable.
So, Is version 7.1 (don't know if that's the same as 7.1.0 or 7.1.1 or however it might read) unlockable with the depixel8 work around?
Looking at buying a pixel 1 XL still on 7.1 so I don't know if I should go for it or not....
Thanks!
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to clarify: there is 7.1.0 and 7.1.1. make sure the one you're looking at is exactly 7.1.0!!

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Hotspot issue after upgrading to 7.1.1, please help.

I have a dual sim reteu with locked bootloader. After upgrading to 7.1.1, my hotspot is not working.
Actually, I didn't check hotspot before 7.1.1.
Anyone with the same problem. Or Anybody knows how to fix it? Thanks
You installed beta software, with that comes the risk of losing certain features. Android 7.1.1 hasn't been released officially by Motorola.
timster01 said:
You installed beta software, with that comes the risk of losing certain features. Android 7.1.1 hasn't been released officially by Motorola.
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Sorry if I changed the subject, I'm still on android 6.0.1 (retla). You mean the OTAs that have posted are soak test? If so, I prefer to keep trying to get the official OTA. But I have the doubt, you mean 7.1.1, maybe the 7.0 that is in the forum if it is stable? If so, you can pass the official OTA link of 7.0. Thanks for your help

Magisk root working on the Canadian version?

Strongly considering this device to replace my Moto x Play.
Has to be rootable and be able to use magisk manager to enable Android pay.
Anyone have success with this? On any version?
Stupendousman2012 said:
Strongly considering this device to replace my Moto x Play.
Has to be rootable and be able to use magisk manager to enable Android pay.
Anyone have success with this? On any version?
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So far it seems the canadian versions bootloader isn't unlockable
mikeandjaimie said:
So far it seems the canadian versions bootloader isn't unlockable
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Thanks for the reply. Do we know if anyone is actively working on the issue?
Not that I'm aware of. I just purchased this phone from Freedom Mobile and found out myself. I've tried to contact Sony on there forums and twitter to try to find out why only the canadian versions of the g3223 are bootloader locked, but haven't heard anything yet. There is however a working unlock for the other versions as well as a slimmed down rom, root, and twrp. Hopefully they will unlock it with the Oreo update or release a patch, but I'm not holding my breathe atm.

New Unlocked Pixel XL for Verizon - what to do?

Hi:
I just brought a new factory unlocked Pixel XL on ebay that I plan to use on Verizon. I am upgrading from a Galaxy Note 4 that is running CM13. The Pixel is coming with Android 7.1. Since I know that a lot of you are Car Talk fans, I will answer their most common question - The phone is 'Very Silver'. My question to you all is what should I do with the phone? Should I stay on Nougat or upgrade to Oreo? Do I even have a choice if I stay with the stock ROM? Should I flash a different ROM? If so, which do you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
hallevison said:
Hi:
I just brought a new factory unlocked Pixel XL on ebay that I plan to use on Verizon. I am upgrading from a Galaxy Note 4 that is running CM13. The Pixel is coming with Android 7.1. Since I know that a lot of you are Car Talk fans, I will answer their most common question - The phone is 'Very Silver'. My question to you all is what should I do with the phone? Should I stay on Nougat or upgrade to Oreo? Do I even have a choice if I stay with the stock ROM? Should I flash a different ROM? If so, which do you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
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First before you update any system, I would recommend going into developer settings and see if you can select OEM Unlocking if it isn't already and also unlock your bootloader. Remember to have debug mode selected as well. After you unlock your bootloader then boot up phone and update. I
hallevison said:
Hi:
I just brought a new factory unlocked Pixel XL on ebay that I plan to use on Verizon. I am upgrading from a Galaxy Note 4 that is running CM13. The Pixel is coming with Android 7.1. Since I know that a lot of you are Car Talk fans, I will answer their most common question - The phone is 'Very Silver'. My question to you all is what should I do with the phone? Should I stay on Nougat or upgrade to Oreo? Do I even have a choice if I stay with the stock ROM? Should I flash a different ROM? If so, which do you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
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There is an update waiting to go at least to 8.0.0, most likely 8.1.0, waiting for you when you activate it.
hallevison said:
Hi:
I just brought a new factory unlocked Pixel XL on ebay that I plan to use on Verizon. I am upgrading from a Galaxy Note 4 that is running CM13. The Pixel is coming with Android 7.1. Since I know that a lot of you are Car Talk fans, I will answer their most common question - The phone is 'Very Silver'. My question to you all is what should I do with the phone? Should I stay on Nougat or upgrade to Oreo? Do I even have a choice if I stay with the stock ROM? Should I flash a different ROM? If so, which do you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
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By all means, unlock the bootloader first, if you can :good:
Thanks for all your advice. The phone came today and unfortunately it is the wrong phone. He sent a Pixel rather than an Pixel XL - too small for my big hands. I will order another XL and will be in contact when I get it. I would still like advice on ROMS.
Thanks again!
First is to make sure you werent scammed with the seller selling a **** Verizon model off as a Play version, the Version models have a lovely Verizon rootkit that prevents you from unlocking the bootloader and other than running the command below there is no way to tell the difference:
adb shell getprop ro.boot.cid
if it returns anything with VWZ try to return it ASAP as it is 100% useless for rooting

Android Pie update in Europe

Hi,
I read different information regarding the Pie update of European models. I heard that that it is cancelled in US except of Verizon. But how does it look like with unlocked EU phones? Will we get the update or not? Does anybody know.
The promise to get Pie update was one of the reasons why I bought the phone. Now I feel tricked if we won't get it (and I assume it is the case).
I could get an unofficial update but then I'll loose Google Pay, my bank applications will not work anymore etc. Unlocking the bootloader is not an option for me.
But unlocking bootloader is the only one option for ATT users.
javlada said:
Hi,
I read different information regarding the Pie update of European models. I heard that that it is cancelled in US except of Verizon. But how does it look like with unlocked EU phones? Will we get the update or not? Does anybody know.
The promise to get Pie update was one of the reasons why I bought the phone. Now I feel tricked if we won't get it (and I assume it is the case).
I could get an unofficial update but then I'll loose Google Pay, my bank applications will not work anymore etc. Unlocking the bootloader is not an option for me.
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I use a custom system and am able to use all of those things. I do use magisk for root though and there are modules for this
support.motorola.com/uk/en/softwareupgrade
Still showing as coming to retail editions in the UK.
moto z2 force
This device will be upgraded to the Android 9 (Pie) release of Android, pending partner support.

Question Root with android 13

Hello Everyone!
I bought one Google pixel 6 pro in USA, I live in Chile, here many companies have activate 5G, but my P6P do not work with 5G and VoLTE. I want to root this device, but have android 13, my questios is possible root my smartphone with andorid 13 installed officially?
Tranks!
rogevera said:
Hello Everyone!
I bought one Google pixel 6 pro in USA, I live in Chile, here many companies have activate 5G, but my P6P do not work with 5G and VoLTE. I want to root this device, but have android 13, my questios is possible root my smartphone with andorid 13 installed officially?
Tranks!
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Yes, you can root on A13. There are several guides in the forum with instructions. Just click on the "How to Guides" tab in the Quick Filters at the top of the main Pixel 6 Pro forum page.
Lughnasadh said:
Yes, you can root on A13. There are several guides in the forum with instructions. Just click on the "How to Guides" tab in the Quick Filters at the top of the main Pixel 6 Pro forum page.
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Thanks!, So I do not will have problems with bootloader because I have installed android 13???
rogevera said:
Thanks!, So I do not will have problems with bootloader because I have installed android 13???
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No one can predict if you will have any problems, but to ensure you don't, after you unlock the bootloader then next do this:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash bootloader --slot all bootloader.img
Substitute the name of your bootloader file (NOT boot.img) instead of "bootloader.img". Get the bootloader.img from inside the inner zip file that's in the latest Android 13 Stable (full) Factory Image from:
Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
developers.google.com
Once you do that you'll be as safe as we should be. You only have to do that once, not every time you update your phone. You can do it every time if you choose to, but there's no reason to.
Latest SDK Platform Tools and Google USB Driver required.
Thanks! I'll try...
I also bought a phone from Japan while I live in Indo. Google lock indo 5G. I mean can we unlock that bro?
Hello Everyone again, I found this link
June 13, 2023 TQ3A.230605.010 Global - Platform-Tools v34.0.3 has a different bug - Root Pixel 6 Pro [Raven]
Pixel 6 Pro [Raven] Updated May 13, 2023 Note that more than three users have said that 34.0.1 (even May 10, 2023's binary update of 34.0.1) did not work correctly for them. I recommend sticking with 33.0.3 (just below these quotes) Someone...
forum.xda-developers.com
But have so much information, mix information a12 and a13, have information about bootloader 12, bootloader 13... links raven, linksplatform tools...
I don't want to kill my smartphone, so anybody can do a new discussion with clear information how to root Pixel 6 pro with Android 13???
Please...
or somebody want to root my smartphone remotely and I would can pay for that... Thanks!
rogevera said:
I don't want to kill my smartphone, so anybody can do a new discussion with clear information how to root Pixel 6 pro with Android 13???
Please...
or somebody want to root my smartphone remotely and I would can pay for that... Thanks!
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There is no difference in rooting A12 and A13. Just make sure you have, at the minimum, the A13 bootloader flashed to both slots. Information is in the guides on how to do that if you don't know.
[GUIDE] Pixel 6 Pro "raven": Unlock Bootloader, Update, Root, Pass SafetyNet
⚠️⚠️⚠️ WARNING! IF YOU ARE UPDATING TO ANDROID 13 FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THIS FIRST!⚠️⚠️⚠️ If you are looking for my guide on a different Pixel, find it here: Pixel 3 Pixel 3XL Pixel 3a Pixel 3aXL Pixel 4 Pixel 4XL Pixel 4a Pixel 4a (5G)...
forum.xda-developers.com
rogevera said:
so anybody can do a new discussion with clear information how to root Pixel 6 pro with Android 13???
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All the how to original posts are updated frequently and give the best options for root. However, you seem nervous to follow them, part of the responsibility of having a rooted phone is being able to follow what are straight forward (if assuming of non novice status of the reader) steps.
An additional new topic would be redundant
I would recommend to anyone who wants a pain free experience rooting android 13 to use flashtool and download the factory image. Fastboot boot the patched boot image, direct install.
rogevera said:
Hello Everyone!
I bought one Google pixel 6 pro in USA, I live in Chile, here many companies have activate 5G, but my P6P do not work with 5G and VoLTE. I want to root this device, but have android 13, my questios is possible root my smartphone with andorid 13 installed officially?
Tranks!
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5G and VoLTE you will need to look at the very long and dedicated threads for this subject, I can't help because I don't have an issue with this,a nd haven't contributed to that thread for many months

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