Unlock Your Google Pixel Phone SIM Lock for Free

UPDATE 12/24/2022
Google patched this method in their late December 2022 security updates. This method is known to work on devices that have a security patch before December 2022. Check your phone through Settings/ About Phone/ Click on Android Version. If your 'Android Security Patch Level' is from December 2022 or newer you might get an error message when entering the code in the last step. [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR].

If you get this error you will have to check the XDA developers forums community for your specific phone and see if there is another way.

Someone left this temporary workaround instructions in the comments section for those with the most updated security patch level. I don't know if it works.
Step 1
1. Factory Reset and Start without SIM in slot, please DON'T CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
Step 2;
After reset is done and you've gone through everything go to settings
1. Go to apps
2. View All apps and on three dots at top choose show system apps
3. Search for Device Setup
4. Select Device Setup (it's a Blue Brief Case)
5. Go on Data and Wifi and disable Background Usage
6. Go on battery and Restrict and just disable anything you can
Finally;
1. Insert SIM and enjoy
Works as long as you don't factory reset.

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Remember that if you do a factory reset, it will lock again.

To open (extract/unzip) the platform tools file you need to use a program that can open compressed files. I use WinRar, but you can also use Winzip, 7zip, and many more.

If you have difficulty activating your new SIM card, you need to contact your carrier. With Verizon you insert the sim and it activates automatically. With Google Fi you need to install the Google Fi app to activate. With Cricket you need to call them or go on their website to activate. Every carrier is different. Contact your carrier.

You can turn off developer options by going back into settings / system / advanced / developer options / press button to turn off developer options.
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[ChavezDIY]

***UPDATE - This method was blocked by Google in 2023 on newer Pixel phones. It still works on older Pixel phones. Check the video description for more information***

[TahmidRashid]

Dude YOU JUST SAVED MY ASS!!! You are the angel among men. I bought this Pixel 6 Pro for $550 from marketplace but didn't realize it was locked to Verizon. I followed your tutorial and now I am able to use my AT&T sim with no issues. I am surprised how your video didn't get enough love that it deserves.

[carloscosta]

Hey man, you're a life saver. I bought a brand new Google Pixel 6 at Best Buy that was supposed to be unlocked but it wasn't. As I am currently out of USA I couldn't return the phone. I followed your instructions and it worked perfectly. Thank you so much. You can add in the description that it works with Pixel 6 too.

[nazmussarwar]

Thank you so much. Bought a Pixel 6 from the store as unlocked but it turned out it was locked for some reason.. This worked! It was super easy too. Please, if you have the same issue, follow this! I can't thank you enough man, liked this video and subscribed.

[princesskittysnummies]

I just gotta thank you I bought this phone back in April and was so excited to use it only to be stuck with the same problem I was so frustrated! I came across your video last night and asked my husband to help with the steps in the video and it worked I’m so happy to finally use this phone after so long 😁

[NGriswold]

Thank you! This worked for my Pixel 3a XL. I really appreciate your help. Your instructions were straightforward and it took less than ten minutes to unlock. Verizon had me on hold for half an hour & transferred me 3 times just to say sorry we can't and hung up on me to boot.

[mlesalbino]

Thank you so much!! this saved me a lot of time and money. Worked like a charm and was easy to follow!

[manos]

At first I followed your guide, but skipped the initial factory reset and wifi disable. It did not work... But then I started over again, this time with the initial factory reset, and it worked like charm!!!

[electriceelsounds]

Bought a supposedly unlocked Pixel 3A on Amazon and didn't realize until I was back in the Philippines that it was still locked to T-Mobile. This video saved me a lot of hassle and money. Thank you.

[miguelongchangco]

hey there!

I just got a 6A and the video doesnt worl but the workaround in the description worked like a charm!

Heck this is amazing! Thanks a lot! wouldn't have been able to figure it out if it weren't for this.

[bigbassg]

This was a huge help bro! I recently bought a Google Pixel 7 Pro that is verizon locked. I followed the instructions on your video and it worked like a charm.

[ChavezDIY]

***In case you are wondering...rooting the phone does not remove the carrier lock. Unlocking the bootloader and installing stock/custom android ROM also does not remove the carrier lock. Remember that if you do a factory reset, it will lock again. It has also been reported to lock again if you add a second user to the phone under user. It's also been reported to work on a Pixel 6. Check the video description for more information. ***

[tejaschandrashekar]

Thank you so much ❤️ I tried this on my pixel 4a ..Boom it worked ..A big thumbs up 👍🏻

[letsstayhomeplease]

Worked like a charm on my Windows Laptop. Bought this phone on Amazon that claimed to be unlocked yet was Verizon locked. Thought I'd have to return it and go through that hassle, but nope! You're a God send!!

[sajidppskm]

Great help from you, sir. I bought an used pixel 6 pro to give my loved one as a gift.i Inserted a sim and its showed "sim card not supported contact the carrier to unlock". I didn't get any box or invoice from the shop. I started searching on youtube. Then finally i find this easily understandable video. Tried and worked perfectly. I made a call after inserting a sim card. Really appreciate and thank you so much.

[rancohen]

Hi, the procedure worked on Android 13. Pixel 5 however now it says NO SIM. any advise? thank you

[venceremobuergo]

it saved me from bringing this to a phone shop and spending money. I was able to unlock my pixel 5. Thanks a lot, Miguel, big help for me..Kudos!!!

[yamidecstar]

A way that works on Android 13 with latest update

Step 1
1. Factory Reset and Start without SIM in slot, please DON'T CONNECT TO THE INTERNET

Step 2;
After reset is done and you've gone through everything go to settings

1. Go to apps
2. View All apps and on three dots at top choose show system apps
3. Search for Device Setup
4. Select Device Setup (it's a Blue Brief Case)
5. Go on Data and Wifi and disable Background Usage
6. Go on battery and Restrict
And just disable anything you can

Finally;
1. Insert SIM and enjoy

Works as long as you don't factory reset.

I also did security update and nothing happened. Thanks.

[lpdjad]

Thank you so much, you help me to save my money. I am from Brasil and I bought a Pixel 3a from Aliexpress and it was locked by T-Mobile so I used this process that you explained in this video and work very well. My pixel is unlocked now.

[channelwithnoname]

Worked like a charm. Thanks! For anyone interested though... You still cannot enable oem unlocking. Cuz verizon sucks.