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Pixel 10a, Pro, Pro XL - Is the BOOTLOADER Able To Be Unlocked For GrapheneOS In November 2026?

  • Nov 3, 2026 9:23 AM UTC
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I’m looking for a specific answer for the above noted Google Pixel models being sold by Koodo in November of 2026, if the Bootloader is unlockable to permit the installation of GrapheneOS?  

I am NOT talking about the SIM lock, but the Bootloader lock which is completely separate.

Google Pixel phones coming from Google’s own store always allows the Bootloader to be unlocked for this very reason, but some carriers have made them so the bootloader cannot be unlocked.

So my SPECIFIC question is are the current Pixel phones listed above and being sold to Koodo customers on-line with the Tab program able to have their bootloaders unlocked?

There was a similar question asked about this several months ago but the person who answered thought it was pertaining to the Tab program and didn’t actually answer the question about the bootloader.

I would be most grateful to get a straight answer of this specific question as it will determine if I (and I’m sure many others) continue with Koodo or go to another carrier.  Thank you in advance and I look forward to a reply from someone who actually KNOWS FOR SURE the answer to this, vs a reply that starts with, “I think…...”

Thank you!

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  • Mobile Master
  • Nov 3, 2026 12:30 PM UTC

I can say as of one month ago, the bootloader on Pixel phones sold by Koodo is unlocked. I would be surprised if that has changed since then. 


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  • Mobile Master
  • Nov 3, 2026 5:10 PM UTC

To be safe I would order the Pixel directly from Google to ensure the bootloader is unlocked.

Koodo now locks phones by default which throws uncertainty on the status of the bootloader.

https://www.koodomobile.com/en/help/unlocking-your-phone?srsltid=AYCX9vLbVwKLbaE_6QKKHwrT7JP2yIBuHcD_cizpEQbDwd6Wvzp9V79C