Now it seems the newest member comes with the same DNA as its counterpart. Right after it was released, users noted an intriguing bug wherein they were able to unlock the device using any un-registered fingerprint. And now, it seems a bug has crept into the custom development as well. Various Pixel 6A users have voiced their concern that they are unable to unlock the bootloader on their Pixel 6A because the OEM Unlock toggle is greyed out. This issue isn’t new and has happened with carrier-branded devices that are purchased from Google.
However, this time around things are a tad different, and not for good. The OEM Unlock toggle is greyed out even on non-carrier branded devices as well. If you enable Developers Options and check out the OEM Unlock section, it will read out “”Connect to the internet or contact your carrier.” While this issue is no doubt quite concerning and infuriating in equal measures, there does exist a workaround that shall you fix this bug. So without further ado, let’s check it out.
OEM Unlock greyed out in Pixel 6A | Cannot Unlock Bootloader [Fix]
The first is the automated approach to deal with this issue which involves waiting for a day or two. On the other hand, the second fix would spell out success for you right away, but it involves factory resetting the device. The choice is all yours. We have listed both these methods below, you may refer to the one that is in sync with your requirement.
FIX 1: Wait for the First OTA Update
According to Android Police, the first OTA update that has just been rolled out will fix this issue. However, at the time of writing, it is only available for Verizon, Verizon MVNOs, and Japanese carriers. So you will have to wait for a few days until it gets live for your device.
According to Google’s Platinum Product Expert, you should wait atleast till August 1. Once that happens, you will be notified of the same and you could then install the update directly from the Settings menu on your device.
FIX 2: ADB Sideload Verizon Update
If waiting for an undisclosed time period is not your cup of tea [as is the case with most of us, the tech enthusiast], then you could sideload the Verizon Update version SD2A.220601.004 right away. Here’s how it could be done:
STEP 1: Install Android SDK
First and foremost, you will have to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This is the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google and is the only recommended one. So download it and then extract it to any convenient location on your PC. Doing so will give you the platform-tools folder, which will be used throughout this guide.
STEP 2: Download Pixel 6A Firmware
STEP 3: Enable USB Debugging
Next up, you will have to enable USB Debugging so that your device is recognizable by the PC in ADB mode. This will then allow you to boot your device to Recovery Mode. So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging.
STEP 4: Boot to Stock Recovery
STEP 5: Install Update Via ADB Sideload on Pixel 6A
FIX 3: Using Android 13 Beta Trick
Some users were able to rectify this issue after updating their device to the Android 13 Beta 4.1 update and then downgrading to the latest Android 12 build [the last released version]. In the process, the data wipe will take place, after which, the OEM unlock toggle will be available on your Pixel 6A. So refer to the below steps to give this workaround a try:
FIX 4: Using the OTA Trick
This workaround requires a factory reset. So please take a complete device backup beforehand and only then proceed with the below steps. That’s it. These were the three different methods to fix the issue of being unable to unlock the bootloader on Google Pixel 6A as the OEM Unlock option is greyed out. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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