Google Pixel 2 OEM Unlocking needed

[headcr4sh]

Hi there,

I just bought a brand new Google Pixel 2 device on ebay which would make for a nice phone for my kids.

Unfortunately, this device does no longer receive sofware updates either from Google or Verizon (see: here,last update was on 12/07/2020).

I therefore want to install a recent version of LineageOS (an aftermarket OS / custom ROM which still receives relevant security updates), see: here .

Unfortunately,  the Bootloader of the Google Pixel 2 I bought has been locked down by Verizon and I cannot find a way to unlock the bootloader to install a recent version of Android, which I need, because:

* an outdated version of the operating system without security patches is not feasible
* the device will no longer receive official software updates from the vendor (Google)
* new sofware/apps require newer Android versions, which would only be possible by upgrading with an unlocked bootloader
* I don't want to put an otherwise new and fully-functional device into the trash
* I have paid money for a brand-new device which is basically unusable and -- due to missing security updates -- potentially unsafe to me until the bootloader has been unlocked.

Please provide the steps necessary to unlock the bootloader of my device so I can put this device to good use.

Thanks in advance.

[Scott5337 · Accepted solution]

Verizon does not provide bootloader unlock codes or the decryption necessary to unlock a bootloader. Your only options are use the phone as-is or return it and request a refund, and make sure you purchase older phones that are unlocked not carrier models.

~ Scott