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Received my Pixel 2 XL and was hit with the "No OS installed" issue that was going around. Contacted Google and I can send it in for replacement, but double-checking to see if anyone was able to conquer this issue.
To clarify, Android is not installed, bootloader is locked, can't get into recovery. Would need to have a way to unlock the bootloader without having to boot the OS to check that stupid "Allow OEM Unlock" option.

I think I had this issue tonight, while opening my brand new phone.
I was not able to enable oem unlock because I did not add my Google account.
Once I added my Google account j was able to get into developer mode and toggle oem unlock

trim81 said:
I think I had this issue tonight, while opening my brand new phone.
I was not able to enable oem unlock because I did not add my Google account.
Once I added my Google account j was able to get into developer mode and toggle oem unlock
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How can you add a google account when there's no firmware installed ?

Since no os was loaded from factory I believe this is impossible. The initial factory loading of the os is needed to flash anything. If you get a phone which has no image its doa and needs to be returned.

bigv5150 said:
Since no os was loaded from factory I believe this is impossible. The initial factory loading of the os is needed to flash anything. If you get a phone which has no image its doa and needs to be returned.
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Yea, that's what I was guessing but I was hoping someone might have figured something out by now.
Thanks. Guess it is going back today.

Lawlrus said:
How can you add a google account when there's no firmware installed ?
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Guy is drunk lol.
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My only suggestion, if you can get into recovery, try to sideload an update and use one of the OTA images. Outside of that, send it back for a new phone.
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Got this exact problem, any solution?

OEM Unlocking greyed

Hello I bought a pixel 2 xl from ebay for 450$. I live in France... The pixel was showed as unlocked from google store i recieved it but the oem unlocking is greyed out..
Can someone help me? There's a screenshot of the cid

sabi95190 said:
Hello I bought a pixel 2 xl from ebay for 450$. I live in France... The pixel was showed as unlocked from google store i recieved it but the oem unlocking is greyed out..
Can someone help me? There's a screenshot of the cid
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You may have to call Google. I think that some versions sold/purchased in the EU have a 6 month waiting period before they can get an unlocking code ?

sabi95190 said:
Hello I bought a pixel 2 xl from ebay for 450$. I live in France... The pixel was showed as unlocked from google store i recieved it but the oem unlocking is greyed out..
Can someone help me? There's a screenshot of the cid
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If it originally came from EE it is locked, but EE can unlock it. Did you factory reset it? That also was a bug and the reset cleared it.

Badger50 said:
You may have to call Google. I think that some versions sold/purchased in the EU have a 6 month waiting period before they can get an unlocking code ?
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The device is from usa

sabi95190 said:
The device is from usa
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Factory reset it then connect to the internet. Early on Google shipped a bunch that had this problem. The fixed it on their end but it requires a fact reset.

TonikJDK said:
Factory reset it then connect to the internet. Early on Google shipped a bunch that had this problem. The fixed it on their end but it requires a fact reset.
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I reset it from the settings?

sabi95190 said:
I reset it from the settings?
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Yep...settings/system/reset options :good:

Badger50 said:
Yep...settings/system/reset options :good:
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Done but nothing change

sabi95190 said:
Hello I bought a pixel 2 xl from ebay for 450$. I live in France... The pixel was showed as unlocked from google store i recieved it but the oem unlocking is greyed out..
Can someone help me? There's a screenshot of the cid
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Just to be clear, being SIM unlocked and bootloader unlocked are two completely different things. Are you sure the advertising for it being "unlocked" wasn't referring to the SIM status?

Namolas said:
Just to be clear, being SIM unlocked and bootloader unlocked are two completely different things. Are you sure the advertising for it being "unlocked" wasn't referring to the SIM status?
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Yes I knew that but I thought that the Google Version have a unlockable bootloader...

sabi95190 said:
Yes I knew that but I thought that the Google Version have a unlockable bootloader...
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Google version does have an unlockable bootloader. The question is are you 100% positive it's the Google version you bought/received and not the Verizon version?

Namolas said:
Google version does have an unlockable bootloader. The question is are you 100% positive it's the Google version you bought/received and not the Verizon version?
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I looked for the cid of the phone and it appears that the phone isn't from Verizon. And the seller also told me that he bought the phone from Google store

It's likely the previous owner tried to unlock the bootloader and failed. By the looks of things the only current way to fix it is RMA to Google.
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/68897739

ImWarped said:
It's likely the previous owner tried to unlock the bootloader and failed. By the looks of things the only current way to fix it is RMA to Google.
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/68897739
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I don't think it will be possible I'm not original owner

sabi95190 said:
I don't think it will be possible I'm not original owner
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What version of android is it currently on?
After the factory reset, did you set the phone up at all, or just go to settings to try and enable it?
Set the phone up, connect it to WiFi and let it update system apps. You dont have to set the phone up completely, but let it connect to the internet and update.
Once thats done reboot it and skip thru any setup then go to settings and enable dev options and see if it is toggle-able.
Also make sure you are using the latest adb/fastboot.

uicnren said:
What version of android is it currently on?
After the factory reset, did you set the phone up at all, or just go to settings to try and enable it?
Set the phone up, connect it to WiFi and let it update system apps. You dont have to set the phone up completely, but let it connect to the internet and update.
Once thats done reboot it and skip thru any setup then go to settings and enable dev options and see if it is toggle-able.
Also make sure you are using the latest adb/fastboot.
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uicnren said:
What version of android is it currently on?
After the factory reset, did you set the phone up at all, or just go to settings to try and enable it?
Set the phone up, connect it to WiFi and let it update system apps. You dont have to set the phone up completely, but let it connect to the internet and update.
Once thats done reboot it and skip thru any setup then go to settings and enable dev options and see if it is toggle-able.
Also make sure you are using the latest adb/fastboot.
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It didn't work
Edit: I verified the IMEI in a website and it shows as a verizon device...

Google Pixel 2XL Non-Verizon Bootloader Unlock Issue (OEM UNLOCKING GREYED)

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I've purchased a 2nd hand Pixel 2 XL 128GB, Checked with IMEI and found it is a GOOGLE varient and useing it.
But my "OEM UNLOCKING" option is greyed out i'm currently on jun 5 patch. Tried several methods to unlock but OEM unlock toggle is not enabling.
1. Tried basic method, 2. Tried with factory reset, 3. Tried factory reset without sim and proceeded with no setup,
All these method gave no results. Consulted google but they require Order ID which is not possible to get at this point.
Anyone has any ideas which I missed. I really got this phone for all the customization possibilities and camera.

rana103 said:
HELP POST
I've purchased a 2nd hand Pixel 2 XL 128GB, Checked with IMEI and found it is a GOOGLE varient and useing it.
But my "OEM UNLOCKING" option is greyed out i'm currently on jun 5 patch. Tried several methods to unlock but OEM unlock toggle is not enabling.
1. Tried basic method, 2. Tried with factory reset, 3. Tried factory reset without sim and proceeded with no setup,
All these method gave no results. Consulted google but they require Order ID which is not possible to get at this point.
Anyone has any ideas which I missed. I really got this phone for all the customization possibilities and camera.
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I thought the consensus was there was no way of knowing by just checking the IMEI. I could be wrong though.

Did you try another sim card?
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Try booting into bootloader mode. It should specify what variant it is, and at least show some serial numbers. Contact Google and ask them if they can check for you as well.
If it's a non-Verizon, definitively, you can try flashing the latest factory image from Google using fastboot without your SIM inserted.

Mine was greyed out too until I connected to WiFi, then rebooted. Then I could toggle. Freaked me out too because I bought it off of Swappa. That I was duped for s second.

jaxenroth said:
Did you try another sim card?
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No, didn't try another sim. Tried sim and no sim. Now on DP4 from yday. Will give this a shot also then.

Latiken said:
Try booting into bootloader mode. It should specify what variant it is, and at least show some serial numbers. Contact Google and ask them if they can check for you as well.
If it's a non-Verizon, definitively, you can try flashing the latest factory image from Google using fastboot without your SIM inserted.
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My bootloader screen picture is also shared in this post. As contacted google through chat, they also said it is non-verizon mode.
My CID : 00000000
Even without my sim inserted I've tried and result coming same. dunno why. Did you had this issue ? Can you share the solve you tried ?

djcrystals said:
Mine was greyed out too until I connected to WiFi, then rebooted. Then I could toggle. Freaked me out too because I bought it off of Swappa. That I was duped for s second.
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Can u share what you did step by step? I've lost here. Tried many things but in the end nothing. :crying:

rana103 said:
Can u share what you did step by step? I've lost here. Tried many things but in the end nothing. :crying:
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I booted the phone, set it up (added my account) using WiFi. After I set it up I noticed I couldn't toggle the OEM unlock. I rebooted, checked again, at that point I was able to toggle. That was just my situation though.

djcrystals said:
I booted the phone, set it up (added my account) using WiFi. After I set it up I noticed I couldn't toggle the OEM unlock. I rebooted, checked again, at that point I was able to toggle. That was just my situation though.
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Dunno why mine is making my day painful!!

rana103 said:
Dunno why mine is making my day painful!!
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Rana, i'm in the same boat. Did you put in your google account? This is the only difference from mine to djcrystals, I did not add my google account. Gonna try and enter it, but i'm also having this trouble with a certified refurbished.
Edit: did not work. Where did you check the imei number that tells you it's google and not verizon

Nergal di Cuthah said:
Rana, i'm in the same boat. Did you put in your google account? This is the only difference from mine to djcrystals, I did not add my google account. Gonna try and enter it, but i'm also having this trouble with a certified refurbished.
Edit: did not work. Where did you check the imei number that tells you it's google and not verizon
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Try this one. http://www.imeipro.info/check_lg.html
Also when I had chat with google support they clearly mentioned it is a google varient.
But they are unable to support me without me telling them the order ID of this phn. I bought it 2nd hand from Babgladesh.
So, basically I'm screwed.

Pixel 2 xl OEM allow bootloader unlockewd
Hey really anyone..I have been able to duplicate twice each time a little different... I will continue to test and see if I can find a straight forward example that will yield a quick consistent result...The problem is now when I do a adb reboot booloader to actually unlock it still says not allowed when I was looking at the beauty of the toggle flipped on in dev optoins prior to having to reboot to bootloader ...its not wanting to stick ...soooo....wondering if there is a way to stay in the adb session without the adb reboot bootloader command to get to fastboot...or have some sorta multi user attack at this..can one be connected to the phone through the network adb option and fastboot at same time...or is there a adb command to unlock bootloader rather than fastboot...or can one make a script that could..I assume not I'd or at leat not without writing something above my abilities...but anyways I'm on current as of today for the pixel 2 xl verizon...by total mistake...I forgot the kill the dev slider on auto update system and it was to late...so this is achievable on current firmware. but I can read above where ppl have actually got the toggle off and freaked out too...but Ive done it 3 or 4 times now inside of 30 minutes but cant figure out how to issue the unlock command while its off or iff its impossible...so may not have anything here yet but man it sure looks pretty...I have a video of it and more Im making now to try and help someone crack this already...lol

still at it..
so far it appears to follow toggle wifi..flip over to dev...back to wifi...to dev...so forth and you catch it on...if you toggle the wifi on.. then off....then out and into dev oem option ..the wifi on and off few times then in and out of dev oem option then all the sudden I just am about to hit out of dev again when I notice its flippable......flip it on then confirm...but thats where Im stumped...it on is all I know pretty as can be after confirmation...hmmmm
rana103 said:
Try this one. http://www.imeipro.info/check_lg.html
Also when I had chat with google support they clearly mentioned it is a google varient.
But they are unable to support me without me telling them the order ID of this phn. I bought it 2nd hand from Babgladesh.
So, basically I'm screwed.
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OEM Unlocking grayed out

I have this issue on the unlocked version running .30. Anyone else running the XL experienced this?

If you got it from Verizon it's locked you can not unlock the bootloader... If you got it from Google maybe it's a mistake you need to call them...

mostyle said:
I have this issue on the unlocked version running .30. Anyone else running the XL experienced this?
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I had this issue at first. I had to do a factory reset after putting in my sim card. See if either or both of those work.
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If your phone is unlocked, please leave it greyed out and spend the time with your kids or call your mother. Time better spent... Unless your OCD, it will bug crap out of you, [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]. Phone is unlocked, you won't unlock it more, no?
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I think he is referring to OEM unlock, that slider not being accessible is most def a serious problem.

krabman said:
I think he is referring to OEM unlock, that slider not being accessible is most def a serious problem.
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Why? His phone is unlocked. Am I missing something?
Unless, he is referring to a non-vzw as unlocked (to a carrier?) and he can't unlock the bootloader cuz it's greyed out..? If so my bad and the answer posted already worked for me too.
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Which unlock slider do you imagine he would be referring to when there is only the one? Lol Ya screwed up man. And no, I'm not busting your balls. It happens, done it myself.

ridobe said:
I had this issue at first. I had to do a factory reset after putting in my sim card. See if either or both of those work.
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Done several resets and set up with and without SIM. Still Grayed out.
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Why? His phone is unlocked. Am I missing something?
Unless, he is referring to a non-vzw as unlocked (to a carrier?) and he can't unlock the bootloader cuz it's greyed out..? If so my bad and the answer posted already worked for me too.
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Correct... Sorry, I should have clarified. It is Play Store purchased, non-VZW, non-project FI device running on AT&T.
This isn't my first rodeo so I knew what should have happened (I have 6p, Pixel 1 and have been running customs long before that) when I fired it up. It just didn't behave as expected so I was polling to see if others had a similar experience.
Sorry for the confusion... I shoulda been more explanatory in the OP.
Several non-xl users have said they experienced the issue (posted there as well) so I'm thinking it isn't device specific but rather an OS issue. Found Google support threads that reference the exact same described issue that was resolved by an OS hotfix. We'll see. RMA arrives tomorrow.

mostyle said:
Done several resets and set up with and without SIM. Still Grayed out.
Correct... Sorry, I should have clarified. It is Play Store purchased, non-VZW, non-project FI device running on AT&T.
This isn't my first rodeo so I knew what should have happened (I have 6p, Pixel 1 and have been running customs long before that) when I fired it up. It just didn't behave as expected so I was polling to see if others had a similar experience.
Sorry for the confusion... I shoulda been more explanatory in the OP.
Several non-xl users have said they experienced the issue (posted there as well) so I'm thinking it isn't device specific but rather an OS issue. Found Google support threads that reference the exact same described issue that was resolved by an OS hotfix. We'll see. RMA arrives tomorrow.
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Same here with a Verizon sim. I had the greyed out OEM and reflashed stock image or reset like you (can't remember cuz my brain is old) and then I was able to toggle it. Well, cool beans on the RMA!
If someone else has the problem, post here and maybe a fix can be documented.

MArtyChubbs said:
Same here with a Verizon sim. I had the greyed out OEM and reflashed stock image or reset like you (can't remember cuz my brain is old) and then I was able to toggle it. Well, cool beans on the RMA!
If someone else has the problem, post here and maybe a fix can be documented.
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Wait... You have a VZW pixel 3( or xl) and you managed to bypass the OEM unlock? how?

XtazyMike said:
Wait... You have a VZW pixel 3( or xl) and you managed to bypass the OEM unlock? how?
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I believe, "Verizon sim", are the key words there. I don't think he means he has a Verizon Pixel.

XtazyMike said:
Wait... You have a VZW pixel 3( or xl) and you managed to bypass the OEM unlock? how?
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No, from Google but I put my VZW sim I got with my Pixel XL in my P3XL. Sorry, like the OP, we had a weird problem unlocking BL with it being greyed out.
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MArtyChubbs said:
No, from Google but I put my VZW sim I got with my Pixel XL in my P3XL. Sorry, like the OP, we had a weird problem unlocking BL with it being greyed out.
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Just to be clear, you didn't 'flash' anything originally, correct? Just a factory reset? Since the bootloader is locked, if you flashed something please share. I saw the or in your post. Just making sure that I read that correctly.

I think I wanna say I DID flash leaving the -w in the bat file.
Locked bootloader means you can't flash non stock images, no? You can srill upgrade the bootloader even if it's still locked, right? What I mean is, I can still use the fastboot images on a locked phone or can't I?
I erased the data partition at least and then the OEM unlock was not greyed out. But I am in the habit of fastbooting (that's what I ment by flash) with or without -w so I am pretty sure that is what I did. Maybe not, I dunno...
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You can flash a factory image with a locked bootloader as long as it retains the signature, which would be broken the second it gets modified.
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superchilpil said:
You can flash a factory image with a locked bootloader as long as it retains the signature, which would be broken the second it gets modified.
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Thanks for the confirmation I felt like I was inventing a memory for a moment there.
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You can flash a factory image with a locked bootloader as long as it retains the signature, which would be broken the second it gets modified.
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Are you sure about that? I don't believe you can flash anything other than sideload an OTA with a locked bl. But I could be mistaken, just like to confirm.

bobby janow said:
Are you sure about that? I don't believe you can flash anything other than sideload an OTA with a locked bl. But I could be mistaken, just like to confirm.
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This is correct. This is why you can't lock the bootloader while having non-stock firmware. You can't boot because it's "corrupt", you can't flash because you are BL locked and you can't boot to toggle "OEM unlocking".
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ridobe said:
This is correct. This is why you can't lock the bootloader while having non-stock firmware. You can't boot because it's "corrupt", you can't flash because you are BL locked and you can't boot to toggle "OEM unlocking".
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By firmware do you mean a ROM? Because if the rom is signed even if it's not Google's signature then you can lock the bootloader. All it looks for is that signature so it can perform checks to make sure that signature stays the same.
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bobby janow said:
Are you sure about that? I don't believe you can flash anything other than sideload an OTA with a locked bl. But I could be mistaken, just like to confirm.
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You are not mistaken. Just tried.

Verzion Google Pixel 2 XL Bootloader/Oem Unlocking?

Hi all, I recently bought an "unlocked" google pixel 2 XL on ebay from a generally trusted seller but I have been super frustrated with issues I'm having with trying to unlock my bootloader and enabling OEM unlocking. The button literally remains grey and I have tried many things to get it to toggle but it won't (sim card, terminal commands, resetting multiple times). I'm also doing this on a mac since I don't have a pc. The command tells me it is not allowed.
It is Android 9. I found out from another user that it is because it was originally Verizon. I have looked through a lot of the helpful xda forums and threads but I haven't found one that lays out a method for unlocking Verizon Google Pixel 2 XL.
Is there a simpler way to unlock it, does anyone know? Could I go straight to Verizon and ask them to unlock it for me? I'm super frustrated or am I SOL and should return the phone? This is my first time using an android so I would appreciate any help.
Thank you very much in advance.

Since nobody else is replying. I think your sol if it is indeed a Verizon phone. There's a discussion on xda about it.
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Nothing you can do. Just install the 11 beta and enjoy life.

Think of it this way. Since root isn't possible for you passing Safetynet will never be a problem.

I have the same issue. What I've found is OEM unlock isn't available because your pixel was originally on Verizon

Mine is verizon i just received the QQA3 update oem unlocked was available in a hurry i unlocked it without hesitation

nobreak1970 said:
Nothing you can do. Just install the 11 beta and enjoy life.
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Hm, if you load dsu, from there it's still locked right? if it's possible... i've seen in dev options, but never tried tho... previously it required unlocked boot, but since it's in dev options.....

tfat1000 said:
Mine is verizon i just received the QQA3 update oem unlocked was available in a hurry i unlocked it without hesitation
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You got lucky. Most people on here were disappointed.
Hexlay said:
Hm, if you load dsu, from there it's still locked right? if it's possible... i've seen in dev options, but never tried tho... previously it required unlocked boot, but since it's in dev options.....
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It's not possible as the bootloader will still be locked. Its presence in developer options doesn't change that.
The only way to get past the bootloader lock, if you're not one of the lucky ones like @tfat, is to install a ROM using the device's emergency mode. The problem is getting a firmware package that uses that mode. A regular ROM download won't cut it.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You got lucky. Most people on here were disappointed.
It's not possible as the bootloader will still be locked. Its presence in developer options doesn't change that.
The only way to get past the bootloader lock, if you're not one of the lucky ones like @tfat, is to install a ROM using the device's emergency mode. The problem is getting a firmware package that uses that mode. A regular ROM download won't cut it.
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Yes, boot will still be locked, but since GSI image is basically a stock version of OS, it would not come with Verizon services and maybe toggle will be unlocked?

Hexlay said:
Yes, boot will still be locked, but since GSI image is basically a stock version of OS, it would not come with Verizon services and maybe toggle will be unlocked?
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It won't work as you must have an unlocked bootloader to even install the GSI image. There is a 50+ page thread detailing attempts to unlock the Verizon device. No one on that thread succeeded. If what you proposed did work that thread wouldn't exist as yours is one of the easiest solutions.
Unless you can unlock the bootloader or somehow get a tech center restore image using emergency mode you're dead in the water. And don't think you can simply guess the decryption key either. To find the key would currently require spending an amount of time greater than the current age of the universe.
EDIT: Finally, check out the factory images page for our device. Notice how for the most part there are no images specifically for Verizon? That's because the device uses a different method to identify itself as a Verizon device. It's almost a certainty that the IMEI is part of it.

https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl-running-android-10/
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hsiehboss said:
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl-running-android-10/
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Ok...well that link is for the OG Pixel/XL. NOT our 2xl.

nobreak1970 said:
Ok...well that link is for the OG Pixel/XL. NOT our 2xl.
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Clearly English isn't his first language, but how difficult can it be to distinguish between the OG Pixel and the Pixel 2 XL?

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https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl-running-android-10/
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This method only works on the Pixel 1. You can get to the point where you can toggle the "OEM Unlocking" switch (in my testing its always defaulted to on once togglable), but running "fastboot flashing unlock" fails.
According to the person who found this method out, it's because the Pixel 2 has an on-board security chip that deals with OEM unlocking, with the 1st gen Pixel doesn't have :/

It's probably a very safe bet, and sad to say, that since no one found a way to unlock the Verizon Pixel 2 XLs in it's 2.5 years of existence, there will be little if any work put into finding a way at the 3 year mark with 2 (maybe 3) newer models on the market since the 2 XL became available.