Google Fixes Bootloaders Unlocking Issue On Pixel 2

Well-nigh of the software bug on the Pixel 2 and Pixel two XL are finally phasing out as Google comes into action and starts rolling out updates for fixing them. The latest upshot that has got treated is the unlocking of bootloaders, recently many Pixel 2 users complained about the issue on Pixel Product Forums to bring it under notice. Today, Google announced that the problem has been fixed, only Pixel 2 users still need to manufacturing plant reset their devices to unlock the bootloader.

For those who don't know, the bootloader on Android devices needs to be unlocked past going to the Settings and enable the power to unlock the bootloader. Without doing this, the bootloader remains locked downwards. On Pixel 2, many users were frustrated to see that bootloader on the device cannot exist unlocked. Many of the Pixel 2 units sold by Google Store arrived with bootloader option disabled.

Thankfully, Google looked into the result and has finally fixed information technology. On all Pixel two units except for the ones sold by Verizon Wireless, the option to unlock bootloader should be visible in the developer options.

Hither'due south what users posted on the event-tracker subsequently the issue got fixed:

#119 Please factory reset your device and make certain information technology connected to the internet during setup as this issue has been resolved.

Factory Reset:
Settings -> System -> Reset Options -> Erase all data (factory reset).

#127 I can as well confirm this outcome is fixed was stock-still with a manufactory reset on my Google purchase Pixel 2 phone. Information technology would be actually nice if y'all could pretty please tell usa what happened and how it was fixed, barring anything that releases any security concerns about how the boot loader is locked down on this telephone.

Factory Reset is mandatory to get the option back

Information technology's worth noting that the users won't exist able to toggle the switch without factory reset. Information technology may seem like an extra stride, but if yous are ane of those who root their phones, you can't do anything about it without performing a factory reset.