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How to de google or create a more private experience with pixel 8 (lemmy.zip)

submitted 1 year ago by Blxter@lemmy.zip to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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So recently bought the Pixel 8 with my previous carrier being Verizon and was going to put Grapheneos on it but I had no idea that Verizon locks the boot loaders of their devices even though google does not. What are some things I can do to de google the device or make it more private like Grapheneos would. Or am I out of luck. Thanks

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[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

god damnit its too easy to accidentally delete your comments

original post: do you owe verizon money for it?

https://www.verizon.com/support/device-unlocking-policy/

Devices that you purchase from Verizon are locked for 60 days after purchase. Devices that you purchase from one of our authorized retailers are locked for 60 days after activation. After 60 days, we will automatically remove the lock unless the device is deemed stolen or purchased fraudulently. Following the 60 day lock period, we do not lock our phones at any time.

however rereading your comment it sounds like you cannot unlock your bootloader?

[–] Imprint9816@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think this is only referring to being carrier unlocked. The bootloader remains locked regardless. Atleast thats how it was with my old Pixel 4.

[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago

Yeah. Fuck Verizon