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New Google Pixel 3XL 64GB (Unlocked) (NEW) - Clearly White - $214.99

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New Google Pixel 3XL 64GB (Unlocked) (NEW) - Clearly White - $214.99

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06-18-2021 at 10:50 AM.

$179 b&h photos

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06-18-2021 at 11:52 AM.

I don't think the bootloader is unlocked at B&H

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06-18-2021 at 12:59 PM.

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I don't think the bootloader is unlocked at B&H

Ok so what exactly does that do AND is it worth the extra $35

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06-18-2021 at 03:37 PM.

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if it is locked, it means it is specific to a wireless carrier.

that makes no sense. The one at B&H also says unlocked just not "bootloader" unlocked which is the main reason of my question. What is a bootloader and why would people need it

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06-18-2021 at 03:45 PM.

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that makes no sense. The one at B&H also says unlocked just not "bootloader" unlocked which is the main reason of my question. What is a bootloader and why would people need it

I think the main draw to having the bootloader unlocked is to install new firmware with up-to-date security features that will not be available once support for the Pixel 3 is discontinued.

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06-18-2021 at 04:51 PM.

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I think the main draw to having the bootloader unlocked is to install new firmware with up-to-date security features that will not be available once support for the Pixel 3 is discontinued.

now that makes sense. Repped and thanks

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06-18-2021 at 08:31 PM.

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I think the main draw to having the bootloader unlocked is to install new firmware with up-to-date security features that will not be available once support for the Pixel 3 is discontinued.

That said, in other threads for Pixel 3 / 3XL it was reported that Verizon unlocked version can actually be bootloader unlocked if you pop out the Verizon SIM card before first boot. I'm typing this on a bootloader unlocked P3 from the daily steals deal (it states Verizon unlocked) from two weeks back, with LineageOS installed (something that you cannot do if you can't unlock the bootloader). Do look into other threads from Woot to see the chance that the bootloader can be unlocked.

From what I read here, if it says Verizon unlocked version then you don't get ESIM, something that's needed for Google Fi.

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06-18-2021 at 08:42 PM.

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I think the main draw to having the bootloader unlocked is to install new firmware with up-to-date security features that will not be available once support for the Pixel 3 is discontinued.

It also makes it possible to run versions of android that have been "de-googled" aka non-spyware.

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06-18-2021 at 10:40 PM.

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Yeah, I ended up buying off one of those other threads for $167 after tax for the Verizon version based off others saying the same thing.

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It also makes it possible to run versions of android that have been "de-googled" aka non-spyware.

What version of firmware is that?

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06-19-2021 at 02:08 AM.

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Yeah, I ended up buying off one of those other threads for $167 after tax for the Verizon version based off others saying the same thing.

What version of firmware is that?

There's a few, LineageOS and /e/ seem to be the most common. There's also CalyxOS and GrapheneOS