Although there's no true anonymity with so much tracking tech, I just feel that less is more when it comes to this subject. That said, I've some technical knowledge and surely I will be able to load the program with support articles just about everywhere, my dilemma is making sure I do everything right from the get go.
My questions are these:
- I plan to get an unlocked Pixel 7 Pro, 128/8. Understand that unlocked in most every place I've been looking to purchase means the phone is unlocked for the network provider. I am bound to Verizon due to location. Only a few state OEM unlocked.
Any suggestions on where to get phone which is both unlocked provider and OEM? I can get it from Google, but can't tell what the OEM status is. If the process to load Grapheneos is compatible with a new Pixel 7 Pro purchased directly from the Google website, that is unlocked provider and unlocked OEM or at least the ability to use dev mode to unlock, then no need to read this question any further; my question is answered.
I can get from the pre-pay provider, Visible.com, a Verizon only provider, but it states that the phone is coming locked and can be unlocked at a later day per the typical protocol. And no mention if the OEM setting can be accessed. I know Verizon phones makes it so you cannot get to OEM even on developer mode. So, I am guessing I can't purchase a phone from them.
I am going to be working on a new Macbook Pro with Ventura. Is there anything I should know about for using a Macos to perform the task.
Lastly, it would be easy if I can just buy it outright with Grapheneos already loaded on the device, but I don't see that being an option.