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  • Getting a bootloader unlocked Google Pixel 8a from the google website

Are the pixels from the Google website guaranteed to be bootloader unlocked?

I am looking to buy a Pixel 8a but I’ve seen that some people who have bought Pixels from Best Buy or Amazon in the past have still had them be Bootloader locked. That puts me off buying from them so will the google website definitely work? Is there any other options that will 100% provide a bootloader unlocked phone? Thanks

I think it depends on your location. I've seen people mention that you have to select an "Unlocked" option (I assume on the page where you select colour and storage size), but at least in the UK, "Unlocked" seems to be the only option, period. If you don't see the option, then it should be unlocked (it was for me when I bought from the G store).