The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are the latest additions to the Google Pixel family. In addition to design refinements, the newer Pixel phones have the best software experience—a major improvement from the Pixel 6, one of the buggiest phones Google has ever produced. The Pixel 7 family is equipped with the second generation of Google’s Tensor chipset, another good upgrade.
Although the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro ship with the latest Android 13 OS and a truckload of useful features, if you’re an Android enthusiast like me, you’d want to get the most out of your phone by unlocking the bootloader. Check out the next section to learn more about unlocking the bootloader’s benefits and risks.
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What Are the Pros and Cons of an Unlocked Bootloader?
Unlocking the bootloader unlocks the most advanced ways of customizing your Android phone. Installing a custom ROM can change your phone’s layout and get new features. One step further, you can root your phone via Magisk and flash Magisk modules and Xposed frameworks to add new functionalities to your phone. Some modules can increase the CPU clock speed. Sound super exciting? Can’t wait to enjoy these benefits? Hold on! there are some risks associated with unlocking the bootloader, which you should know.
Unlocking the bootloader can wipe all the data from your phone. Hence, back up your Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro. One of the major risks involved with bootloader unlocking is that this process can void your device’s warranty. If you want to play a safe bet here, unlock the bootloader once the warranty period ends. After unlocking the bootloader, some banking apps may not work if you root your phone. Though, there exist ways to fix it. If you are okay with these warnings, check out the next steps to know the required steps to unlock the bootloader on your Google Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro.
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Do you know if you can unlock the bootloader on Verizon’s version of the pixel 7? I’ve heard that Verizon can be hard to unlock. Thanks