I just got my Pixel XL and it's already updated to Android 7.1.1 so does this mean I cannot unlock the bootloader anymore? I read somewhere that once you have done the update you can no longer unlock the bootloader and it doesn't matter if I revert back to 7.1 or 7.0 once the updates done it's been patched.. I didn't read that here it was on another android website i was just browsing around and decided I'd come here and ask and see if I can get a definitive answer.
[Unlocking Verizon Bootloader] Can I still do this??
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If you are on 7.1.1 you are SOL for unlocking/rooting.
If you want to unlock your boot loader and your on 7.1.1 you might want to take back your VZ sourced Pixel and get one direct from Google. I'm not saying it can't be unlocked, I just don't think there is enough of an audience to make it worth a Developer's time.
Yes but you unlocked prior to 7.1.1 or bought directly from Google. If your phone comes from VZ with 7.1.1 you can't unlock it as far as I know.
It's cool I will just either wait for a new exploit to be found or something or just forever be stuck with a locked bootloader 
it's so dumb too ALLL i wanted to do was change the default system emojis but can't even do that w/o root.. it really makes me wonder why they lock all the customization behind root access or the developers @ Android are hella stupid.. should be able to make changes to icons, UI in general and anything else that doesn't directly affect the phone..
I understand Verizon doesn't want people modding their phones and possibly doing something malicious on or to their network or having to deal with someone calling about how their phone doesn't work correctly when they arn't even using the same version of Android as the phone is suppose to have or what ever other reasons they have for not wanting people to be able to flash their phones etc.. but you'd think being able to change default system emojis or something else super basic/simple like why?? why can't they just allow for total customization and it'd fix a lot of these problems of people wanting to root their devices..
it's so dumb too ALLL i wanted to do was change the default system emojis but can't even do that w/o root.. it really makes me wonder why they lock all the customization behind root access or the developers @ Android are hella stupid.. should be able to make changes to icons, UI in general and anything else that doesn't directly affect the phone..I understand Verizon doesn't want people modding their phones and possibly doing something malicious on or to their network or having to deal with someone calling about how their phone doesn't work correctly when they arn't even using the same version of Android as the phone is suppose to have or what ever other reasons they have for not wanting people to be able to flash their phones etc.. but you'd think being able to change default system emojis or something else super basic/simple like why?? why can't they just allow for total customization and it'd fix a lot of these problems of people wanting to root their devices..
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So, I just got off the phone with Google and they are sending me RMA label so I can ship them my Verizon Pixel and they'll send me a Pixel directly from Google.. Unfortunately it'll be refurbished though.. But as long as it comes directly from Google it doesn't matter which Android version... I can still unlock right?
Yes, if you buy from Google the phone can be unlocked no matter what version of Android it comes with.
Thanks.. Although it sucks I have to give up my brand new for a refurbished device.
Got a 7.1.1 directly from verizon. Man this sucks. I get my phones through work and I want to use titanium backup on it for all my work-related program data. Necessary and impossible at the same time.
Dang, really? I'm getting mine from Verizon tomorrow but it sounds like they're shipping with 7.1.1.......
So you were able to just boot with no sim, skip the wifi, enable usb debugging, and then follow the steps at http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html? I'm crossing my fingers, I've been stuck with an LG G4 for about two years and it's been killing me not having bootloader access
I got mine last week at Verizon and it came with 7.1.1
Got mine last week with 7.1.1. Sooo mad. Hopefully I'll be able to get google to be super nice and send me a google pixel I have the xl 128gb though, which they've been out of stock forever, so I wonder how it'll go
I have the xl 128gb though, which they've been out of stock forever, so I wonder how it'll goSo you are pretty much scamming then.Got mine last week with 7.1.1. Sooo mad. Hopefully I'll be able to get google to be super nice and send me a google pixel
How so? I'd be sending them a verizon in exchange for a google. Same phone, just unlocked (and I'm sure Google can unlock even a verizon internally)
Why didn't you buy a Google edition in the first place? Why do you think they will send you a new device? Nice has nothing to do with this.Got mine last week with 7.1.1. Sooo mad. Hopefully I'll be able to get google to be super nice and send me a google pixel
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Well unless he calls and says the truth. That he wants to unlock the bootloader and can't with Verizon. Somehow I think they will get a good laugh out of that one. But I've heard much crazier things.
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I bought it through Verizon to trade in my phone. I was under the impression that I could unlock the bootloader, provided my phone came with 7.1.0. However it took them like two and a half months to ship, so it came with 7.1.1
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