Trouble with OEM unlock

GrouchyGrape

jesse oh yeah, weird. This definitely looks like you should be able to unlock it..

jesse

I am glad I am not the only one not seeing where the problem is... Heh

Overheat1859

Did you try updating the phone to the latest software?

jesse

Overheat1859 I have not yet. I will give that a try. I figured I would ask around before running an update as options for rolling them back are limited.

jesse

Overheat1859 I just updated the OS, let it sit for an hour (with wifi), rebooted, and let it sit for another 30 minutes on wifi. I also tried a reboot after the update.

It reports that I am on the latest OS (Feb update).

Still no ability to unlock it...

de0u

jesse I think the standard recommendations include:

Factory reset
Dial *#*#CHECKIN#*#* (*#*#2432546#*#*)
Send it back to the seller

Note that in order for the "Check-In" step to work the device needs genuine unfiltered access to the Internet, i.e., if the router has an ad blocker or a content filter or a built-in VPN, etc., those are all candidates for blocking the unlock.

jesse Just trying to figure out how to not have this happen again.

Buying from a seller who says "factory unlocked" (not just "unlocked") may help. Buying from a seller with a good return policy is probably prudent.

jesse

de0u Thanks for the info. The wifi network it is on has unfiltered internet access.

Checkin succeeded before a factory reset and after factory reset. I will keep an eye on it to see if it catches up (but not expecting anything).

The factory unlocked note is a good one as is the return policy. I would rather not buy and return a bunch of phones to get one that will work.

jesse

de0u Also, do you have places you can suggest for buying used phones? Thanks.

de0u

jesse Also, do you have places you can suggest for buying used phones?

That depends on which country you're in.

jesse

de0u fair - I am in the US. I think Ebay has some good candidates.

de0u

jesse I recently bought two used 6a's on eBay (for a specific purpose -- I would generally recommend the 8 series due to MTE) from a large-count high-star seller, and both were fine. But I would look for "factory unlocked" and a solid return policy.

jesse

de0u Thatks for the info. I have given up on this 7a and will return it.

This device is mostly intended to test drive Graphene (and maybe other roms). The working plan is to move to a higher end/larger pixel with a custom ROM if everything goes smoothly. Having said that, I should look into the 8 options more before I decide.