64GB Google Pixel Verizon Smartphone: Pixel 4 XL $20.85/Month, Pixel 4

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01-14-2020 at 04:41 PM #3

Any stackable offers with Verizon ?

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01-14-2020 at 04:49 PM #4

are these unlocked ? Will it work on AT&T ?

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01-14-2020 at 04:55 PM #6

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are these unlocked ? Will it work on AT&T ?

They're locked. Verizon unlocks them after something like 60 days.

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01-14-2020 at 04:58 PM #7

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Verizon does that mean unlocked but locked bootloader? Not falling for that trap again. This phone will be insecure $80 paperweight in a little more than 2.5 years.

I've read the bootloader can be unlocked before the phone is activated on Verizon, once it's activated with a SIM the unlock switch becomes grayed out. If you order the phone for store pickup or delivery the phone should be in a sealed box and unactivated with the SIM attached to it.

This is what I've read:

1. Turn on the phone, do not activate the SIM with the carrier.
2. Update to the latest firmware version.
3. Reboot.
4. Enable developer settings, turn on OEM unlock
5. Boot in fastboot mode, run fastboot flash unlock in a shell, reboot.
6. Set up and activate (mine required a chat with Verizon to activate, it wouldn't activate through the app).
7. Reboot into fastboot, flash a boot.img that has been patched (magisk_patched.img). You can find instructions on this elsewhere.
8. Reboot.
9. Install magisk manager (canary builds). It will say it needs to download a zip to fully install. Allow.
10. Reboot. You're now rooted.

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01-14-2020 at 05:02 PM #9

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I've read the bootloader can be unlocked before the phone is activated on Verizon, once it's activated with a SIM the unlock switch becomes grayed out. If you order the phone for store pickup or delivery the phone should be in a sealed box and unactivated with the SIM attached to it.

This is what I've read:

1. Turn on the phone, do not activate the SIM with the carrier.
2. Update to the latest firmware version.
3. Reboot.
4. Enable developer settings, turn on OEM unlock
5. Boot in fastboot mode, run fastboot flash unlock in a shell, reboot.
6. Set up and activate (mine required a chat with Verizon to activate, it wouldn't activate through the app).
7. Reboot into fastboot, flash a boot.img that has been patched (magisk_patched.img). You can find instructions on this elsewhere.
8. Reboot.
9. Install magisk manager (canary builds). It will say it needs to download a zip to fully install. Allow.
10. Reboot. You're now rooted.

I assume this is verified over on XDA? This is certainly news to me - I don't recall there being any way to do this with the Verizon Pixel 2 XLs for example.

Anyone know if there's a way to get this deal while still maintaining a Grandfathered UDP Business plan?

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01-14-2020 at 05:04 PM #10

I would love to get a 4XL, but the battery life is dismal according to reviews, what do you think?

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01-14-2020 at 05:04 PM #11

Is it worth waiting for the Pixel 4a or should I jump on this deal? Coming from a Pixel 2 here.

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01-14-2020 at 05:05 PM #12

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I assume this is verified over on XDA? This is certainly news to me - I don't recall there being any way to do this with the Verizon Pixel 2 XLs for example.

Anyone know if there's a way to get this deal while still maintaining a Grandfathered UDP Business plan?

Yes, here's the thread on XDA I was reading.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/...l-t3990767

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01-14-2020 at 05:07 PM #13

Quote from oofda :

Verizon does that mean unlocked but locked bootloader? Not falling for that trap again. This phone will be insecure $80 paperweight in a little more than 2.5 years.

Some statements should not be spoken out loud. This is one of them.

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01-14-2020 at 05:13 PM #15

Looks like the same Black Friday offer.. I can confirm that it shows as a $400 down payment, and the remainder is the installment plan starting balance.

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