My wife brought me this phone from eBay. The guy made out he was in London when in fact he was based in Singapore. Anyway tried to unlock the bootloader and it is greyed out. I've read sometime a Verizon phone locks the bootloader so it can't be modified. How do I find out if I have this kind of phone or what do I need to do to enable the OEM unlocking function.
If the OEM UNLOCKING is grey,you pretty much have your answer.
There are two kinds of "locked" that describes Carrier phones.
1) locked to only be used on that carrier's network
2) locked to keep the bootloader from being unlocked and the device rooted
Yours is likely only #2 above, as I believe VZW doesn't #1 lock their 4G/LTE devices any more...
There is also a way to check the model number, I think, that confirms it is a Verizon locked (unable to unlock the bootloader) variant, but I don't recall that process.
Thanks for your help
jacklite2017 said:
Thanks for your help
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If it's Verizon you'll see VZW if not it'll say open in the buyer name. Section Check with this link
https://www.imeipro.info/check_lg.html
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I want to root my Google Nexus 7. I was skimming through the notes on how to do this and the first step is too unlock your tablet. However I ordered my tablet from Amazon it is a Google Nexus 7 2nd without any carriers on it that I can see (Samsung, AT&T, ect). So does this mean my device is already unlocked, is there a way I can check to see if it is unlocked? And finally, if it it unlocked where should I start so I can root the tablet? Any help will be greatly appreciated. I'm sorry if this question has already been answered I did not see it posted. Thanks! :good:
ferls1985 said:
I want to root my Google Nexus 7. I was skimming through the notes on how to do this and the first step is too unlock your tablet. However I ordered my tablet from Amazon it is a Google Nexus 7 2nd without any carriers on it that I can see (Samsung, AT&T, ect). So does this mean my device is already unlocked, is there a way I can check to see if it is unlocked? And finally, if it it unlocked where should I start so I can root the tablet? Any help will be greatly appreciated. I'm sorry if this question has already been answered I did not see it posted. Thanks! :good:
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Carriers? Like a phone service? Do you haves the LTE version?
ferls1985 said:
I want to root my Google Nexus 7. I was skimming through the notes on how to do this and the first step is too unlock your tablet. However I ordered my tablet from Amazon it is a Google Nexus 7 2nd without any carriers on it that I can see (Samsung, AT&T, ect). So does this mean my device is already unlocked, is there a way I can check to see if it is unlocked? And finally, if it it unlocked where should I start so I can root the tablet? Any help will be greatly appreciated. I'm sorry if this question has already been answered I did not see it posted. Thanks! :good:
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You're talking about two different "locks". There's the bootloader "lock", and a carrier "lock".
When you buy a phone or tablet or whatever through a carrier such as Verizon or AT&T, most of the time it is "carrier locked", can only be used on that carrier's infrastructure until you "carrier unlock" it, and will usually feature the carrier's name and symbol on the hardware itself. This is not the case with the Nexus 7, it is carrier unlocked, meaning it is bound to no carrier at all.
Then there is the "bootloader lock". Out of the box, your Nexus has a locked bootloader, meaning you cannot flash any unsigned packages/code, which is required if you want to root it. You need to unlock the bootloader so you can flash either some file or binary that grants root access, or a custom ROM that is already rooted. When you're reading guides about rooting and they say to "unlock" it, they mean unlock the bootloader.
Johmama said:
You're talking about two different "locks". There's the bootloader "lock", and a carrier "lock".
When you buy a phone or tablet or whatever through a carrier such as Verizon or AT&T, most of the time it is "carrier locked", can only be used on that carrier's infrastructure until you "carrier unlock" it, and will usually feature the carrier's name and symbol on the hardware itself. This is not the case with the Nexus 7, it is carrier unlocked, meaning it is bound to no carrier at all.
Then there is the "bootloader lock". Out of the box, your Nexus has a locked bootloader, meaning you cannot flash any unsigned packages/code, which is required if you want to root it. You need to unlock the bootloader so you can flash either some file or binary that grants root access, or a custom ROM that is already rooted. When you're reading guides about rooting and they say to "unlock" it, they mean unlock the bootloader.
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Thanks a ton! I understand it now. I appreciate your help!
Hey guys!
So i got this pixel xl last week, I as trying to root it, but the OEM Unlock tab is greyed out. the bootloader is locked
Product/Variant: marlin-US-PVT
if anyone can help please let me know.
oh i am getting one soon from Top Quality hope i don't have the same problem.
the phone is locked to a network do you know what network this was locked too or previous owner if second hand? you must request the oem unlock from the network
MrWolfman said:
the phone is locked to a network do you know what network this was locked too or previous owner if second hand? you must request the oem unlock from the network
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I just checked apparently my phone is the 2pw2100 021-A ...I know you could root it with 7.0.. but I updated as soon as I got the phone ...is there a way to root it still ?
i believe that means its oem locked to verizon, you would need to contact them about unlocking it but im not sure if verizon will, im in the UK but from what i hear verizon wont help much
MrWolfman said:
i believe that means its oem locked to verizon, you would need to contact them about unlocking it but im not sure if verizon will, im in the UK but from what i hear verizon wont help much
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:/ Okay thanks
smail amzdak on facebook solve your problem
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You bought a Verizon variant. With Verizon models you can't check "oem unlock" so you can't unlock the bootloader. You are stuck with a locked phone. No root.
TwelveDiamond said:
I just checked apparently my phone is the 2pw2100 021-A ...I know you could root it with 7.0.. but I updated as soon as I got the phone ...is there a way to root it still ?
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noidea24 said:
You bought a Verizon variant. With Verizon models you can't check "oem unlock" so you can't unlock the bootloader. You are stuck with a locked phone. No root.
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Maybe, the people on this thread: Verizon Pixel Bootloader unlocked? by EstiR86
Had their Verizon Pixel/Pixel XL unlocked by Smail. You can also reach him via ebay: item 222913601503
thats the best, and only bet. good luck.
The XT1952DL G7 Play is called "Optimo" by Straighttalk, (ST) & Total Wireless , and "Revvlry" by T-Mobile.
I have the ST version; the bootloader is locked with the "OEM Unlock" option (in Developer Options) greyed-out. And, the mobile network is locked to ST/Verizon.
I own the phone (not blacklisted) but haven't had it long enough for ST to give me an unlock code.
Is there ANY way to unlock this XT1952DL???
Thanks, Will C.
wc4usa said:
The XT1952DL G7 Play is called "Optimo" by Straighttalk, (ST) & Total Wireless , and "Revvlry" by T-Mobile.
I have the ST version; the bootloader is locked with the "OEM Unlock" option (in Developer Options) greyed-out. And, the mobile network is locked to ST/Verizon.
I own the phone (not blacklisted) but haven't had it long enough for ST to give me an unlock code.
Is there ANY way to unlock this XT1952DL???
Thanks, Will C.
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Basically any Moto or phone in general from Verizon or att cannot be bootloader unlocked as the mentioned carriers do not allow it
XT1952DL - SIM unlocked
I got the SIM unlocked on my ST Moto G7 Optimo.
'Was locked to StraightTalk (VZW), but now works fine with a GSM (At&t mvno) sim card.
However, the bootloader is still locked down tight!
Would love to get rid of that ST/TracFone firmware!
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I got the SIM unlocked on my ST Moto G7 Optimo.
'Was locked to StraightTalk (VZW), but now works fine with a GSM (At&t mvno) sim card.
However, the bootloader is still locked down tight!
Would love to get rid of that ST/TracFone firmware!
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How were able to unlock the sim? I don't a sim unlock prompt.
chaton78 said:
How were able to unlock the sim? I don't a sim unlock prompt.
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I would also really really like to know this
je669 said:
I would also really really like to know this
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I was able to unlock it. Find usb unlock for Optimo Xt-1952. They log remotely on the phone to unlock it.
Great find, I googled that and have to say I was unsure but gave it a go. I have a Tracfone version that was on Walmert Family Mobile, tried to put my Canadian sim in but didn't get any unlock prompts, took it to an unlocking service but they couldn't do anything with it.
Read you post and googled it and they managed to unlock it on the 2nd attempt, great service was all done within 30 mins of contacting them, like you said bootloader is still locked but nothing much I can do about that.
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So I've Google what you posted about you unlocking your phone & can't find anything , I have a straight talk "tracphone" would love to unlock, is there anything thing u can tell me to help me do so
KG1488 said:
So I've Google what you posted about you unlocking your phone & can't find anything , I have a straight talk "tracphone" would love to unlock, is there anything thing u can tell me to help me do so
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Search for usb unlock xt1952dl optimo... first link.. even if hostname mention another operator, it works for the Tracphone.
Okay thank you I see here , it's 29.99 ..
chaton78 said:
Search for usb unlock xt1952dl optimo... first link.. even if hostname mention another operator, it works for the Tracphone.
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Rooting/unlocking bootloader for XT1952DL tracphone/straight talk
Has anyone figured out anything new regarding rooting or unlocking the bootloader
know this is an older thread, but wanted to mention any motorola you can go to there website and get the bootloader unlock code, enter it using fastboot
So got a pixel 3a xl from ebay from a UK seller. I am in Spain and have no idea how the UK carriers works.
IMEI starts with 35, thats verizon right? Can I check this somehow?
Phone was sold as unlocked.
So how to unlock ? free or paying for it.
I would except a partial refund if it would be unlocked.
edit: seems it is EE UK its locked to , got a popup
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Hi, you can unlock the carrier by reflashing the OS on the phone. PM me if you have further inquiries.
muhammad42620 said:
Hi, you can unlock the carrier by reflashing the OS on the phone. PM me if you have further inquiries.
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Really? Just got in contact with the seller and he will unlock it with EE.
But can you flash the pixel on locked bootloader? and it will get rid of carrier lock as well?
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Yes, it gets rid of the carrier lock and it changes to the International version. Though there is another way you can unlock it and that doesn't require flashing the phone.
muhammad42620 said:
Yes, it gets rid of the carrier lock and it changes to the International version. Though there is another way you can unlock it and that doesn't require flashing the phone.
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can you please share the other way? im trying to unlock my sprint pixel 3a
That requires paying for an unlock code for the phone, they are usually between 5 to 8 US$.
muhammad42620 said:
That requires paying for an unlock code for the phone, they are usually between 5 to 8 US$.
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I'm very interested to see if i can unlock my phone from the carrier the way you suggesting please reply if you know how and where I can get this code. also sure I will buy a coffee if you tell me how!
thanks
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I would not trust this muhammad guy as he is using "sim unlock" language interchangably with device lock. If it is a verizon locked device with OEM unlock greyed out, it is my understanding there is no way to ever fix that. Verizon is the one that implemented that lock, they will not help you unlock it, even if you tell them you are a developer. They tell you to get a google pixel phone directly from google for developer purposes.
having your phone "sim-unlocked" is very different from the device being unlocked.
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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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I would not trust this muhammad guy as he is using "sim unlock" language interchangably with device lock. If it is a verizon locked device with OEM unlock greyed out, it is my understanding there is no way to ever fix that. Verizon is the one that implemented that lock, they will not help you unlock it, even if you tell them you are a developer. They tell you to get a google pixel phone directly from google for developer purposes.
having your phone "sim-unlocked" is very different from the device being unlocked.
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But if it is a Verizon version that was able to be OEM Unlocksd and flashed to LOS like I have done, it is now unlocked? Somehow I was lucky in being able to enable OEM unlock on mine.
No matter what I do I can't get the oem option in debug settings. I've tried changing date and time, factory resetting, and wiping cache. Nothing is working.... I have no idea what to do now. Is there some other way?
OEM Unlocking is not available on all devices. If you bought your phone through a carrier, it's possible that they specified OEM unlocking be disabled.
If you're certain it should be available, make sure your device is connected to the Internet, and check for software updates. You don't necessarily need to update, you just want to make sure your device checks with the servers.
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V0latyle said:
OEM Unlocking is not available on all devices. If you bought your phone through a carrier, it's possible that they specified OEM unlocking be disabled.
If you're certain it should be available, make sure your device is connected to the Internet, and check for software updates. You don't necessarily need to update, you just want to make sure your device checks with the servers.
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I recently bought it unlocked through bestbuy. No carrier is attached to it either. So it’s in it’s original unlocked state
TimidNova said:
I recently bought it unlocked through bestbuy. No carrier is attached to it either. So it’s in it’s original unlocked state
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Carrier lock =/= OEM unlock. "Unlocked" in most cases means it's not locked to a particular carrier, so you should be able to use it on any compatible network. OEM Unlocking is completely different and means the bootloader can be unlocked to flash custom images. If OEM Unlocking is not available after connecting to the Internet and checking for a software update, it most likely isn't possible.
TimidNova said:
I recently bought it unlocked through bestbuy. No carrier is attached to it either. So it’s in it’s original unlocked state
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United states devices DO NOT support OEM Unlocking, no matter what you do you will never succeed, unless you find a bug or exploit to do so, so I would recommend next time getting an international phone instead of a US Variant samsung phone.