Developed by T-Mobile USA, T-Mobile Device Unlock (Pixel) is a free app for requesting a device unlock, so you can use another compatible network carrier when traveling overseas. As the name suggests, the target market of this program are users who own Google Pixel smartphones with T-Mobile SIM cards.

Temporarily or permanently unlock your unit

Whether you’re selling your device or heading to another country, consider giving T-Mobile Device Unlock (Pixel) a spin. Provided your smartphone meets the eligibility requirements, you can request either a permanent or a one-month temporary device unlock. Then, restart your unit as soon as you complete the unlocking process.

However—due to server errors—it may take several attempts before you successfully unlock your device. This infuriates a lot of individuals, especially travelers. The app also suffers from stability issues, with some users reporting frequent crashes. As stated previously, this is exclusively for Google Pixel devices.

Infuriating to use

While T-Mobile Device Unlock (Pixel) looks good on paper, the app can be infuriating to use given the frequent crashes and server errors—forcing users to reattempt the unlocking process several times. This puts travelers at a disadvantage since an unlocked device means they can use another network carrier overseas.