VERIZON or Unlocked?

[bmoore0909]

I plan to use the phone on Verizon, but chose the UNLOCKED version because I may want to move to another carrier soon. Is that ok? Or should I cancel and reorder the verizon version?

 

[jumper809]

You're good. I used an unlocked Pixel on Verizon.

 

[Scottie15]

I had this same exact question.

 

[modifier]

Stick with unlocked if you're considering switching soon.

 

[bmoore0909]

Will it use the same SIM as my nexus 6p? Just take it out of my 6p and put in pixel 2?

 

[modifier]

Will it use the same SIM as my nexus 6p? Just take it out of my 6p and put in pixel 2?

Yes, it has a SIM card tray and uses the same Nano SIM size as your 6P.

Screen grab from specs page:


https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...agazine/compare_pixel?hl=en-US&token=GCZi2wh-

 

[mclarryjr]

Did Verizon give a date you could start pre ordering Pixel 2?

 

[gibsonb2]

I just ordered the Verizon variant of the Pixel XL 2 from the Google store.

 

[bmoore0909]

So the only difference b/w the verizon and unlocked is that it comes with a Verizon Sim? And I already have a Verizon Sim from my 6p, so I assume I'm good here

 

[Almeuit]

Stick with unlocked if you're considering switching soon.

Either version will allow access to other networks.

 

[Mike Dee]

So the only difference b/w the verizon and unlocked is that it comes with a Verizon Sim? And I already have a Verizon Sim from my 6p, so I assume I'm good here

I'm told that is the only difference

 

[modifier]

Either version will allow access to other networks.

If the VZW version is unlocked then the only difference must be the inclusion of the SIM card. What about software installed? Any VZW bloat out of the box or is that downloaded on SIM registration?

 

[08BlackWRX]

Just pre ordered on the Verizon app the Pixel 2 XL Panda. Expected delivery date Nov. 1st

 

[Almeuit]

If the VZW version is unlocked then the only difference must be the inclusion of the SIM card. What about software installed? Any VZW bloat out of the box or is that downloaded on SIM registration?

IIRC last year it installs 2-3 apps for Verizon when a SIM was popped in for Verizon. They can be uninstalled though.

 

[Nonymous666]

So the only difference b/w the verizon and unlocked is that it comes with a Verizon Sim? [..]

The original Pixel from Verizon had an encrypted (locked) bootloader. So, I'd assume Pixel 2 from Verizon would be the same.

 

[Lilybell2]

The original Pixel from Verizon had an encrypted (locked) bootloader. So, I'd assume Pixel 2 from Verizon would be the same.

I agree. Especially as the two choices offered were "Unlocked" and "Verizon." That tells me that the bootloader is still locked. My best guess is that the Verizon version is carrier unlocked but the bootloader is still encrypted. If that were not the case, there would be no need for two separate versions, especially as Verizon software files are minimal on the Verizon version, and can be loaded on the unlocked version if Verizon is your carrier.

 

[Mike Dee]

I agree. Especially as the two choices offered were "Unlocked" and "Verizon." That tells me that the bootloader is still locked. My best guess is that the Verizon version is carrier unlocked but the bootloader is still encrypted. If that were not the case, there would be no need for two separate versions, especially as Verizon software files are minimal on the Verizon version, and can be loaded on the unlocked version if Verizon is your carrier.

It seems silly that they go through the trouble of making 2 models when they really don't need to.

 

[Googlepixelxl2]

It seems silly that they go through the trouble of making 2 models when they really don't need to.

Maybe that's a contract thing with Verizon?

 

[Ry]

carrier unlocked either way.

 

[sulla1965]

Does using a Verizon Pixel with another carrier generate the same old "non Verizon sim" message? If not then I'd day there is truly no difference where you get the Pixel from.