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Easy Google Pixel 6 Bootloader Unlock Tutorial

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In this video I show you how to unlock the bootloader of two new smartphones, the Google Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro.

NOTE – Unlocking the bootloader will ERASE all data on your smartphone.

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Video Description
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Installing popular Android mods (like Magisk) requires you to have the bootloader unlocked ahead of time. So to prepare for those videos, this tutorial will walk you through how to unlock the Pixel 6 bootloader with a simple Fastboot command.

Before we begin though, we need to have some things setup ahead of time. For example, we need to have ADB & Fastboot tools installed (linked below). We also need to enable the OEM Unlock toggle so we need to enable Developer Mode as well.

With that done, go ahead and boot the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro into Fastboot Mode and then make sure you have an established connection.

Now execute the fastboot command as mentioned and follow along with the video to confirm you want the bootloader to be unlocked.

You’ll see the Pixel 6 reboot and then bring you right back to the Android activation screen. Follow along with me in the video and you’ll be able to confirm whether or not you have successfully unlocked the bootloader.

Fastboot Commands
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fastboot devices
fastboot flashing unlock

Mentioned Links
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ADB & Fastboot Tutorial – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic5HIG4r8cE
USB Debugging Mode – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdaNab8iVXA
Developer Mode Tutorial – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwR2HIstT-c
Pixel 6 Fastboot Mode – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6_4zE0OT9E

Full Tutorial
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1. Intro [00:00]
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  5. Please help, my Google Pixel 4a 5g phone was running a cdma chip before this update pixelExperience_bramble-13. 0-20230402-0355-OFFICIAL Now the CDMA chip is not working, only the GSM chip is working. Please help

  6. Hello! I'm in Brazil and my Google Pixel 6 connects to the network, but it doesn't receive any signal. For the first few days of use, it worked fine. About 10 days later, both calls and data signals stopped for no apparent reason. In the "choose network" option, it appears as connected (3G or 4G or 5G) and the icon at the top of the screen shows the quality of the connection (generally great, all filled in). Still, I can't make/receive calls or use the internet/data. I use the “Vivo” operator chip and they say that the problem must be some configuration in my device that is blocking the signal. I tried to use another operator's chip and the result was even worse, as I couldn't even connect to the network. I've tried to reset the network settings and even the device, but still no success. Any tips on how to solve this issue?

  9. Hello, tell me how you can unlock the factory unlock on Google Pixel 4 << 13 Android >> I have Google Pixel 4 not Verizon and not AT&T – I have the usual standard, I want to roll back to 11 and 12 Android does not work, through the ADB commands and safe mode also tried for some reason on << 13 Android >> it doesn't work for me exactly not Verizon and not AT&T versions – the usual standard, will roll back from 13 Androida to 12, 11 I tried all the ways, even in safe mode it doesn't roll, factory unlock doesn't turn on?

    it does not work to flash writes what is attached in the screenshot, the oem unlock loader button is also not included in the developer, the phone is not at & t and not verizon the usual standard, I do not know what to do, I want to roll back urgently because immediately after updating to android 13, he immediately began to blink and turn off in the Google service, they said it would roll back this is a problem during the update with a weak charge, the battery programmer was reset incorrectly, disassembled and conducted man

  12. Heyhey, my Pixel 6 Pro has a T-Mobile carrier and the OEM unlocking says that it's carrier locked. If I were to unlock the device using T-Mobile's "Device Unlock" app, would that work?

  13. hello, how can I change OEM luck/unllock status witout enter android? I'm stuck in Fastboot Mode after exit from beta test 13, trying to roll back to 12 and it fail something 🙁 I'm trying to flash with Android Flash Tool but it require OEM unlock … but i cannot boot system correctly for go there to change that option…. any solution? tyvm

  15. I enabled Developer Mode, OEM unlocking, and USB Debugging and I also went into fastboot mode. When I go to the command prompt on Windows, it says "fastboot" is not recognized as an internet or external command…

    Edit: OK, update. I forgot I installed ADB and Fastboot and then I opened CMD from that directory. Now it's blank when I type fastboot devices. Where do I install the proper drivers?

  21. So can I fully configure the phone after it's wiped or will I need to wipe it again after messing with magisk and the rest of the stuff? Sorry for the simple question, this is my first time rooting

  26. Thanks for this. Tried this with a Pixel XL original I bought as "new open box" in 2017. Found out it was a Verizon variant so I couldn't do anything with it. Bought a new Pixel 6 straight from google. Learned my lesson about buying secondhand products.

  31. Bought the pixel 6 pro from T-Mobile and the OEM unlock says unavailable on carrier locked phones. If I unlock it temporarily from T-Mobile permission you think it would work than?