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

  • krolden@lemmy.ml
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    8 months ago

    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?