LTE bands unsupported when setting up phone without SIM?

[CausaNev]

Hello Gang! In 2011, I read that when you start a android device for the first time and without a SIM card, then certain LTE bands will be forever locked/unusable even if you put one in later. Only a factory reset with inserted SIM card will unlock them. Is that true? I am asking because my GF bought a Pixel 2 yesterday and started the device up without SIM inserted and only put it in when you have to select the system language in the setup screen. Thanks for your help

 

[Rukbat]

No, it's not true. I've run phones without SIMs installed first, and never had any problems.

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: LTE bands locked when setting up device without SIM card?

Welcome to Android Central! I've never heard that. I've set up phones in recent years without a SIM installed, and did not have any issues when inserting a SIM later (on T-Mobile).