The 3xl is on sale at Amazon for 599 and I was hoping someone here might know if model # GA00469-US has the unlockable bootloader. The same model # is also be sold at BH photo.
I've googled the model# to try and figure this out and cannot be 100% sure.
Bigmatt
bigmatt503 said:
The 3xl is on sale at Amazon for 599 and I was hoping someone here might know if model # GA00469-US has the unlockable bootloader. The same model # is also be sold at BH photo.
I've googled the model# to try and figure this out and cannot be 100% sure.
Bigmatt
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Id buy it before amazon realize the the pixel 3xl is back to full price on google.
I would at least want to check the IMEI to see if it is possibly unlockable. Otherwise, buy it and try then return it if not.
sliding_billy said:
I would at least want to check the IMEI to see if it is possibly unlockable. Otherwise, buy it and try then return it if not.
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This is my thinking too. I don't even think I'd have to pay a restock fee
All the Amazon phones are the locked version. The only place that sells unlocked is direct from Google.
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All the Amazon phones are the locked version. The only place that sells unlocked is direct from Google.
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This is incorrect. I bought my Pixel 3 XL from Amazon, brand new, on Amazon Prime Day 2019. My version has the unlockable bootloader. The very first thing I did was unlock it.
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This is incorrect. I bought my Pixel 3 XL from Amazon, brand new, on Amazon Prime Day 2019. My version has the unlockable bootloader. The very first thing I did was unlock it.
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Your right, only verizon models are locked. You can purchase verizon models from amazon, it will say whether or not the phone needs verizon to work.
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Did anyone else preorder a panda XL through Verizon. I ordered day 1 and I'm still getting November 1st. Anyone getting it earlier?
Nov 1st is what I got as well. Panda 128gb.
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Nov 1st is what I got as well. Panda 128gb.
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Cool, I'm wondering..What's the chances of Verizon stores getting panda pixels on launch day?
What do you think?
If I pay the full price for the phone and buy from Best buy who sells only Verizon model, will the phone be carrier unlocked? I am not worried about boot loader. I read somewhere that the difference between unlocked and Verizon model is only the SIM, which is Verizon specific. Am I right?
Yeah, Verizon is unlocked out the box. You should be fine. I use TMobile Sims in my Verizon phones all the time
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Yeah, Verizon is unlocked out the box. You should be fine. I use TMobile Sims in my Verizon phones all the time
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Thanks
Any movement Guys? I'm thinking about cancelling to wait for the second batch? Everyone still have their orders in?
I got the 8th when I ordered last week.
They just charged my panda
Does anyone know how to order the international G960F model in the US? I see that the UK samsung.com store sells it, but won't ship it to the US while the US samsung.com store sells the G960U only. I'm trying to make sure the phone I get has an unlocked bootloader, but I'm ordering it from the US.
Try clove.co.uk
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Does anyone know how to order the international G960F model in the US? I see that the UK samsung.com store sells it, but won't ship it to the US while the US samsung.com store sells the G960U only. I'm trying to make sure the phone I get has an unlocked bootloader, but I'm ordering it from the US.
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Ebay has the FD version for 983 dollars.
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Ebay has the FD version for 983 dollars.
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Those have 64gb of storage, the ones from clove have 128gb and are similar price. The 128gb ones on ebay are $1200.
Parnic said:
Does anyone know how to order the international G960F model in the US? I see that the UK samsung.com store sells it, but won't ship it to the US while the US samsung.com store sells the G960U only. I'm trying to make sure the phone I get has an unlocked bootloader, but I'm ordering it from the US.
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You can buy it from this ebay seller in Houston, TX, $779.00 USD
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...hash=item2f17c6a557:m:mbvbdxe9xu7qACti4DYrOjw
Anyone received their Exynos version phone from eBay USA? Can confirm if OEM Unlock option present?
hi guys,
intending to buy the pixel 2 xl, but wondering how much it's price could drop after the pixel 3 is released.
as per your experience how much could it's price drop after the pixel 3 is released? especially that i will be shipping it to my country.
Thanks!
The OG Pixel dropped by $100 when the Pixel 2 was released.
https://wccftech.com/older-pixel-price-drop/
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hi guys,
intending to buy the pixel 2 xl, but wondering how much it's price could drop after the pixel 3 is released.
as per your experience how much could it's price drop after the pixel 3 is released? especially that i will be shipping it to my country.
Thanks!
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hajjash said:
hi guys,
intending to buy the pixel 2 xl, but wondering how much it's price could drop after the pixel 3 is released.
as per your experience how much could it's price drop after the pixel 3 is released? especially that i will be shipping it to my country.
Thanks!
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EeZeEpEe said:
The OG Pixel dropped by $100 when the Pixel 2 was released.
https://wccftech.com/older-pixel-price-drop/
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The 2XL is already priced at $100 off. I ordered one late last week and was discounted $100 at the checkout.
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The 2XL is already priced at $100 off. I ordered one late last week and was discounted $100 at the checkout.
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for how much did you get it? From Amazon?
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for how much did you get it? From Amazon?
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It came to $749 plus tax from the Google store. Amazon shows slightly higher but there are refurbs cheaper and are most likely bootloader locked (no root). Honestly I do not trust Amazon sellers all that much and you probably won't get a two year warranty like Google. I fixed the screenshot in my previous post.
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It came to $749 plus tax from the Google store[/URL]. Amazon shows slightly higher but there are refurbs cheaper and are most likely bootloader locked (no root). Honestly I do not trust Amazon sellers all that much and you probably won't get a two year warranty like Google. I fixed the screenshot in my previous post.
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hmmmmmm... Someone is trying to sell me a new 128 gb pixel 2 xl for a considerably cheaper price; says he got it during black Friday...
Thank you Misterxtc I appreciate it.
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hmmmmmm... Someone is trying to sell me a new 128 gb pixel 2 xl for a considerably cheaper price; says he got it during black Friday...
Thank you Misterxtc I appreciate it.
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You need to be very sure where he got it from if rooting and unlocking are important to you. If it was any where other than the Google store you won't be able to do that.
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You need to be very sure where he got it from if rooting and unlocking are important to you. If it was any where other than the Google store you won't be able to do that.
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Thanks, I will try to check... The phone should be unlocked as it will be used outside of the US... why would rooting be important?
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Thanks, I will try to check... The phone should be unlocked as it will be used outside of the US... why would rooting be important?
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If the phone was purchased on BF then it will be bootloader locked since it was from Verizon. Google didn't have a BF deal. But you might be confusing bl unlock with carrier unlock. You might want to check that. Rooting is only important if you want to modify the device from stock.
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Thanks, I will try to check... The phone should be unlocked as it will be used outside of the US... why would rooting be important?
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It's only important if you want to root it. Let me be more clear. It is SIM unlocked, they all are no matter where they come from.
I was speaking of bootloader unlocking, which is needed only for rooting and modifying. If that isn't important to you, you are all set no matter where it came from.
I just got my pixel 2xl off eBay for $465. It is pretty and fast and a great deal.
Wow that's low. That's with the Labor Day discount going on right?
panflute said:
I just got my pixel 2xl off eBay for $465. It is pretty and fast and a great deal.
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You need to be very sure where he got it from if rooting and unlocking are important to you. If it was any where other than the Google store you won't be able to do that.
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Tonik, your distinction between bootloader/sim unlock is super helpful to me. It's essential I have a rootable phone, I use my smartphone as my primary internet connection at home with my grandfathered unlimited plan.
Is there a particular model number of Pixel 2 that I should be looking for (in the used market) that would designate is as having come from Google as opposed to one of the carriers? When I rooted my Galaxy S6 (model G920P, which I believe pegs it to Sprint) 3 years ago, I realized too late that there were only very few custom roms for my specific device, and this was terribly disappointing after having come from a Sprint Nexus phone using the glorious Dirty Unicorns rom.
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Tonik, your distinction between bootloader/sim unlock is super helpful to me. It's essential I have a rootable phone, I use my smartphone as my primary internet connection at home with my grandfathered unlimited plan.
Is there a particular model number of Pixel 2 that I should be looking for (in the used market) that would designate is as having come from Google as opposed to one of the carriers? When I rooted my Galaxy S6 (model G920P, which I believe pegs it to Sprint) 3 years ago, I realized too late that there were only very few custom roms for my specific device, and this was terribly disappointing after having come from a Sprint Nexus phone using the glorious Dirty Unicorns rom.
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Unfortunately the model numbers are the same. Imei will tell you but the seller isn't going to give you that. Or you can get a pick of developer options from the seller. There is a slider that allows oem unlock. It needs to be blue.
I have Verizon and want to buy a Pixel 2 XL with an unlocked bootloader, refurbished or new. I know I can purchase a new one from the Google store but the price is still $799 for the 128 Gb model. On Ebay they are under $500 now but getting an unlocked bootloader is near impossible because most are Verizon phones. Does anyone know specifically where you can buy one besides the Google store?
Look on swappa for a Google edition Pixel 2 xl. Good prices and they verify the imei to make sure your not buying stolen stuff.
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Second vote for Swappa. I've bought 4 phones from there over the years with good experiences.
Great, thanks for the suggestion! I'll check Swappa out.
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Second vote for Swappa. I've bought 4 phones from there over the years with good experiences.
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Success, thanks again for the suggestion.
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Success, thanks again for the suggestion.
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What did you find and for what kinda price?
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What did you find and for what kinda price?
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I got a Pixel 2 Xl 128 GB for $430. It has a small scuff on the bottom corner that's hardly noticeable. This thing is heads and tails better than my S7 Edge.
My unit was purchased directly from Google play store, still in warranty.
I looking to upgrade to a 3 xl... Pm me maybe we can work somethjng out
Black 64gb unlocked play store version.
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My unit was purchased directly from Google play store, still in warranty.
I looking to upgrade to a 3 xl... Pm me maybe we can work somethjng out
Black 64gb unlocked play store version.
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I would go through Swappa and try and sell your phone there. It was a good experience for me. I bought one and don't need another one, but thanks anyway.
Swappa even states if it's a Google Edition or a Verizon
I recently ordered a pixel 2 unlocked that was a refurbished unit (yesterday) and then i read here on xda on the how to root pixel 2 Nathan chance's thread that explains how to root, a user states that he received 4 returhished units and all had encrypted bootloader's. His original device did not. Google pretty much told him tough luck. Then I read a few write ups on Reditt and on Google help site about the same thing. The refurbs have the switch and you can flip it on, however when you key in the fastboot command to unlock bootloader it fails. I canceled my order akd swappa got upset so I hooked me up with the links and told them to sticky that ****!! Seriously pissed me off!!
I'm traveling in the US (European guy), meaning no permanent address. I need a phone otherwise I'm lost.
Just got the 3a Xl unlocked and the speakers are toast. Rattling, crackling. I need to replace it and I have a problem.
Amazon returns and stuff takes time, plus the most time I spend without moving is 2 days. Current location is LA. Can't order it because of that.
Retail stores all tell me they don't have any unlocked phones, order online. Can't do that.
Is there a place I can go to that sells this phone NEW and actually has warranty?
Oh and did I screw up my warranty by joining the beta program? Bootloader is locked still, no root.
Also: it's 2019. How hard is to manufacture a phone that works? This shouldn't be a problem. At all. Ever. With any product.
Yes, Best Buy stores have the Pixel 3a XL
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Yes, Best Buy stores have the Pixel 3a XL
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Thank you. Bought another one and the return on the first one is on the way. Hope the second one is OK.