Google Pixel phones sold by Verizon (and later AT&T) introduced a new level of frustration. While the bootloader is technically unlockable on the Google Store version, the Verizon variant (with CID 0x0032) responds to fastboot flashing unlock with remote: 'oem-locked cid 0x0032'. Even enabling "OEM Unlocking" in Developer Options is greyed out.
This security state forces forensics back to the basics:
You have three practical paths forward. Choose based on your technical skill and tolerance for disappointment. oem-locked cid 0x0032
Let’s separate hope from reality.
Let’s walk through a typical user scenario. Google Pixel phones sold by Verizon (and later
User: "I bought a used Moto G7 Power (codename: ocean). It has an AT&T SIM, but I want to use LineageOS. I enabled OEM unlock. fastboot oem unlock says oem-locked cid 0x0032."
Diagnosis: The phone has ro.carrier=att. Bootloader shows cid: 0x0032. Conclusion: The phone becomes a "daily driver with
Attempts:
Conclusion: The phone becomes a "daily driver with stock ROM" forever. No custom ROMs.