US buyer's guide
Pixel Phones with GrapheneOS Pre-installed: US Buyer's Guide
Everything to check before you order a GrapheneOS Pixel from the UK: your carrier, the right model, delivery, import charges, warranty and returns.
- GrapheneOS pre-installed
- Bootloader re-locked
- Pay in USD or USDC
- Ships from the UK
Last reviewed: September 23, 2026
PrivacyPortal Ltd is a UK company (registered office in Nottingham, shop in Mansfield). We sell Google Pixel phones with GrapheneOS pre-installed and ship them to the United States. We are an independent reseller: we are not GrapheneOS and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the GrapheneOS project. Google makes the Pixel hardware, but we are not affiliated with Google, and Google does not support, warrant or endorse our GrapheneOS-modified devices.
Each phone is set up for its exact model, updated, function-tested and supplied with the bootloader re-locked, so verified boot stays on. When you browse from the US, prices show in US dollars, and at checkout you can pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or USDC. Our phones are UK/EU models, and that matters in the US. The rest of this page explains why.
How many of our orders go to the US
After the UK, the US is the country we ship the most orders to. These figures cover everything we sell, not only GrapheneOS phones.
21.5%
of our shipped orders placed in the last 12 months went to the US
Sep 24, 2025 to Sep 23, 2026
Where our orders went, last 12 months
Last 90 days: 33.7% of our shipped orders went to the US (orders placed Jun 26 to Sep 23, 2026).
Table: orders by delivery country
| Destination | Share |
|---|---|
| Last 12 months, Sep 24, 2025 to Sep 23, 2026 | |
| United States | 21.5% |
| United Kingdom | 50.9% |
| Rest of world | 27.5% |
| Last 90 days, Jun 26 to Sep 23, 2026 | |
| United States | 33.7% |
| United Kingdom | 36.4% |
| Rest of world | 29.7% |
How we count: paid orders placed between September 24, 2025 and September 23, 2026 that we had shipped by September 23, 2026, by delivery country. Not counted: cancelled or fully refunded orders, orders with no recorded delivery country, and orders for digital products or remote services only. Percentages are rounded down. Source: our order records. As of September 23, 2026.
Will it work on my US carrier?
US carriers decide which phones they activate. What we can tell you before you buy is how each UK model's radio bands match your carrier's network. Pick your phone and carrier:
The checker needs JavaScript. The same details are in the model list below.
The checker uses Google's published band lists for each UK model. It doesn't check your phone's IMEI or your carrier's device database, and it can't tell you how GrapheneOS will behave. Verizon says a phone's hardware and software must both be compatible with its network, and T-Mobile says it can't guarantee phones without T-Mobile software. The GrapheneOS carrier guide says:
- GrapheneOS aims to work with every carrier Google officially supports on stock Pixels. On those carriers, calls, SMS, MMS, VoLTE and 5G generally work fine.
- Some carriers restrict VoLTE on imported Pixels by allowing only the IMEI ranges of models sold locally. An IMEI can't be changed.
- Wi-Fi calling may vary, because some carriers depend on proprietary Google apps that GrapheneOS doesn't ship.
- AT&T visual voicemail doesn't currently work.
- RCS can work in Google Messages with sandboxed Google Play, subject to conditions GrapheneOS lists (for example, it's only known to work in the Owner profile). See GrapheneOS on RCS.
- To add an eSIM, turn on Settings > Network & internet > eSIM support. GrapheneOS's own eSIM support doesn't need Google Play.
- If you have problems, US users may need to ask their carrier to enable "CDMA-less mode."
Important: Google certifies carriers per model number. Apart from the models marked "same model as US" or "also sold in the US" in the model list below, the UK models we sell are not the ones Google sells for US carriers. So the point above doesn't mean a UK model will work on your US carrier. If you're unsure, ask your carrier whether it supports the UK model number for your phone, shown in the list below.
UK model vs US model: what's different
Every phone we sell has a nano-SIM slot plus eSIM, except the Pixel Tablet, which is Wi-Fi only. The US Pixel 10, 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL are eSIM-only. The bigger difference is radio bands. Sources: Google tech specs, Google model-number table, AT&T's tested-device list (updated March 27, 2026), and the GrapheneOS device-lifetime table.
GrapheneOS recommends the Pixel 8 and later. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro reach the end of Google's minimum support in October 2026.
Pixel 6
- UK model
- GB7N6
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- Yes
- US bands this model lacks
- None vs the US unlocked model; mmWave vs the AT&T/Verizon model G9S9B
- Security updates until
- October 2026
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: On AT&T's tested-device list (AT&T says that isn't a guarantee).
Pixel 6 Pro
- UK model
- GLU0G
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- No
- US bands this model lacks
- mmWave only
- Security updates until
- October 2026
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: Not on AT&T's tested-device list. AT&T may still activate it; ask AT&T about model GLU0G.
Pixel 6a
- UK model
- G1AZG
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- No
- US bands this model lacks
- 5G n38, n41
- Security updates until
- July 2027
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) but lacks n41, part of T-Mobile's Ultra Capacity 5G.
- AT&T: Not on AT&T's tested-device list. AT&T may still activate it; ask AT&T about model G1AZG.
Pixel 7
- UK model
- GVU6C
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- Yes
- US bands this model lacks
- None vs GVU6C (also sold in the US); mmWave vs GQML3
- Security updates until
- October 2027
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: On AT&T's tested-device list (AT&T says that isn't a guarantee).
Pixel 7 Pro
- UK model
- GP4BC
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- No
- US bands this model lacks
- mmWave only
- Security updates until
- October 2027
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: Not on AT&T's tested-device list. AT&T may still activate it; ask AT&T about model GP4BC.
Pixel 7a
- UK model
- GHL1X
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- No
- US bands this model lacks
- LTE 13, 14, 26, 29, 30, 48, 71; 5G n14, n30, n48, n71
- Security updates until
- May 2028
- Verizon: Lacks Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band, so it's a poor match for Verizon and Visible.
- T-Mobile: Lacks Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range). It has Band 12, T-Mobile's other Extended Range LTE band, but coverage may be reduced.
- AT&T: Not on AT&T's tested-device list. AT&T may still activate it; ask AT&T about model GHL1X. It lacks LTE Bands 14, 29 and 30, which AT&T uses for extra capacity, so speeds may be lower in some areas.
Pixel 8
- UK model
- GPJ41
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- Yes
- US bands this model lacks
- LTE 29; 5G n29, n48, n70; mmWave (vs GKWS6)
- Security updates until
- October 2030
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: On AT&T's tested-device list (AT&T says that isn't a guarantee). It lacks LTE Band 29, which AT&T uses for extra capacity, so speeds may be lower in some areas.
Pixel 8 Pro
- UK model
- GC3VE
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- No
- US bands this model lacks
- LTE 29; 5G n26, n29, n48, n70; mmWave
- Security updates until
- October 2030
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: Not on AT&T's tested-device list. AT&T may still activate it; ask AT&T about model GC3VE. It lacks LTE Band 29, which AT&T uses for extra capacity, so speeds may be lower in some areas.
Pixel 8a
- UK model
- G6GPR
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- No
- US bands this model lacks
- LTE 13, 14, 25, 29, 30, 48, 71; 5G n25, n29, n30, n48, n70, n71
- Security updates until
- May 2031
- Verizon: Lacks Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band, so it's a poor match for Verizon and Visible.
- T-Mobile: Lacks Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range). It has Band 12, T-Mobile's other Extended Range LTE band, but coverage may be reduced.
- AT&T: Not on AT&T's tested-device list. AT&T may still activate it; ask AT&T about model G6GPR. It lacks LTE Bands 14, 29 and 30, which AT&T uses for extra capacity, so speeds may be lower in some areas.
Pixel Fold
- UK model
- G9FPL
- 5G mmWave
- Yes
- On AT&T's tested list
- Yes
- US bands this model lacks
- None (same model as US)
- Security updates until
- June 2028
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: On AT&T's tested-device list (AT&T says that isn't a guarantee).
Pixel 9
- UK model
- GUR25
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- No
- US bands this model lacks
- 5G n29, n48, n70; mmWave
- Security updates until
- August 2031
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: Not on AT&T's tested-device list. AT&T may still activate it; ask AT&T about model GUR25.
Pixel 9 Pro
- UK model
- GEC77
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- Yes
- US bands this model lacks
- 5G n29, n48, n70; mmWave
- Security updates until
- August 2031
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: On AT&T's tested-device list (AT&T says that isn't a guarantee).
Pixel 9 Pro XL
- UK model
- GZC4K
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- Yes
- US bands this model lacks
- 5G n29, n48, n70; mmWave
- Security updates until
- August 2031
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: On AT&T's tested-device list (AT&T says that isn't a guarantee).
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- UK model
- GGH2X
- 5G mmWave
- Yes
- On AT&T's tested list
- Yes
- US bands this model lacks
- None (same model as US)
- Security updates until
- August 2031
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: On AT&T's tested-device list (AT&T says that isn't a guarantee).
Pixel 9a
- UK model
- GTF7P
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- No
- US bands this model lacks
- LTE 13, 25, 29, 30, 48, 71; 5G n14, n25, n29, n30, n48, n70, n71
- Security updates until
- April 2032
- Verizon: Lacks Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band, so it's a poor match for Verizon and Visible.
- T-Mobile: Lacks Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range). It has Band 12, T-Mobile's other Extended Range LTE band, but coverage may be reduced.
- AT&T: Not on AT&T's tested-device list. AT&T may still activate it; ask AT&T about model GTF7P. It lacks LTE Bands 29 and 30, which AT&T uses for extra capacity, so speeds may be lower in some areas.
Pixel 10
- UK model
- GK2MP
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- Yes
- US bands this model lacks
- 5G n29, n48, n70; mmWave
- Security updates until
- August 2032
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: On AT&T's tested-device list (AT&T says that isn't a guarantee).
Pixel 10 Pro
- UK model
- GEHN3
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- Yes
- US bands this model lacks
- 5G n29, n48, n70
- Security updates until
- August 2032
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: On AT&T's tested-device list (AT&T says that isn't a guarantee).
Pixel 10 Pro XL
- UK model
- G45RY
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- Yes
- US bands this model lacks
- 5G n29, n48, n70; mmWave
- Security updates until
- August 2032
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: On AT&T's tested-device list (AT&T says that isn't a guarantee).
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
- UK model
- GU0NP
- 5G mmWave
- Yes
- On AT&T's tested list
- Yes
- US bands this model lacks
- None (same model as US)
- Security updates until
- October 2032
- Verizon: Has Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band.
- T-Mobile: Has Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range) and n41 (Ultra Capacity 5G).
- AT&T: On AT&T's tested-device list (AT&T says that isn't a guarantee).
Pixel 10a
- UK model
- G4H7L
- 5G mmWave
- No
- On AT&T's tested list
- Name only
- US bands this model lacks
- LTE 13, 14, 25, 29, 30, 48, 71; 5G n14, n25, n29, n30, n48, n70, n71
- Security updates until
- March 2033
- Verizon: Lacks Band 13, Verizon's main 4G LTE band, so it's a poor match for Verizon and Visible.
- T-Mobile: Lacks Band 71/n71 (600 MHz Extended Range). It has Band 12, T-Mobile's other Extended Range LTE band, but coverage may be reduced.
- AT&T: AT&T lists the Pixel 10a by name only, without model numbers, so ask AT&T about model G4H7L. It lacks LTE Bands 14, 29 and 30, which AT&T uses for extra capacity, so speeds may be lower in some areas.
Pixel Tablet
- UK model
- n/a
- 5G mmWave
- n/a
- On AT&T's tested list
- n/a
- US bands this model lacks
- Wi-Fi only
- Security updates until
- June 2028
- Carriers: Wi-Fi only: the Pixel Tablet has no mobile network, so carriers don't apply.
AT&T says models on its tested list aren't guaranteed to work. What the band gaps mean:
- Verizon says its 4G LTE network uses Band 13. The UK Pixel 7a, 8a, 9a and 10a lack it.
- T-Mobile uses Band 71 / n71 (600 MHz) for Extended Range LTE and 5G. The same four models lack it. They do support Band 12 (700 MHz), T-Mobile's other Extended Range LTE band, but coverage may be reduced.
- n41 (2.5 GHz) is part of T-Mobile's Ultra Capacity 5G. The UK Pixel 6a lacks it.
T-Mobile warns that a partly compatible phone can get reduced coverage and slower data. Every UK model supports 5G n77 (C-band) in hardware. Whether a carrier enables it on an imported phone is up to that carrier. To find a phone's model on GrapheneOS, go to Settings > About phone > Model > Hardware SKU.
Delivery to the US
We process orders Monday to Friday at our Nottingham facility. Every order ships from Nottingham, UK. Standard pre-built devices take 1–3 working days to prepare (up to 5). Customised builds take 3–5 (up to 10). Orders placed after 3pm UK time start the next working day. At checkout you choose between two options:
The carriers give these times as typical, not guaranteed, and customs can add time. See our Shipping Policy.
Import charges as of September 23, 2026
UPS Express ships Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU): our prices don't include US duty, tax, brokerage or carrier fees, and UPS may collect them from you. Free USPS Tracked (Royal Mail) is different: under US rules it's a duties-paid postal service, so there's nothing to pay on delivery.
- Duty rate: The general US duty rate for smartphones (HTS 8517.13.00) is Free. Smartphones are also exempt from the Section 301 duties that began July 24, 2026 (Federal Register; HTS chapter 99, subchapter III, note 52(b)). Tablets are normally classified under HTS 8471.30.01, which is also duty-free and on the same exemption list. US Customs makes the final classification.
- No de minimis: The US duty-free de minimis exemption is currently suspended, so imports of any value can face charges.
- UPS Express: Fees can apply even when duty is zero. UPS may collect duties, taxes or brokerage before delivery, and it sets its own import fees. If any are charged, you pay them.
- Free USPS Tracked (Royal Mail): nothing to pay on delivery. Royal Mail handles US customs clearance, and the US duty on phones is zero.
US tariff rules changed several times in 2025–2026. This is general information, not customs or legal advice. If you no longer want the phone, email us to cancel within the cancellation period rather than refusing the parcel. See sections 4 and 7.2 of our Refund Policy.
Warranty and returns
Google's warranty won't cover your phone. Google's US limited warranty applies only to products bought in the US or Canada from Google or its authorized resellers. Its UK warranty is valid only in the UK, EEA and Switzerland, for purchases from Google or its authorized resellers, and we are not one. Google also excludes devices with unauthorized third-party modifications. Our policies say the manufacturer warranty may be void or limited by our modification.
If you need Google's help, the phone can easily be flashed back to Google's stock software with the bootloader re-locked. You can then submit a repair request (RMA) to Google; whether Google accepts it is up to Google.
Our terms (see our Refund Policy):
- Faulty, misdescribed or wrong item: Report it within 30 days of delivery for a full refund, and we pay return shipping. For a fault reported within 6 months, we offer one repair or replacement at no cost. If that isn't possible or doesn't fix it, you're entitled to a refund. After 6 months you may still have rights for up to 6 years under the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015, but you'll need to show the fault was there at delivery. Email faulty@privacyportal.co.uk.
- Change of mind: Phones from our catalogue, including every GrapheneOS Pixel in this guide, are standard devices under our Refund Policy (section 4), so you can cancel within 30 days of delivery, with 14 more days to send them back. Customised builds can't be cancelled once work has started. You pay return postage. Use a tracked, insured service; the cost depends on the service and the declared value.
- Carrier won't accept the phone: if the phone is as described, you can still return it under the 30-day change-of-mind right above (you pay return postage). Please run the carrier check first.
- RMA first: Email faulty@privacyportal.co.uk (faults) or support@privacyportal.co.uk (other returns) for an RMA number, the return address and a form. Mark the parcel "Returned Goods."
- Refunds: For change-of-mind returns we don't refund import duties or carrier fees. You may be able to reclaim duty from US Customs. If the phone is faulty or not as described, this doesn't limit your legal rights. Refunds go back to your original payment method, in the currency you paid in.
Our Refund Policy is governed by English law. The mandatory consumer protections of your own country may also apply.
FAQ
Can I run my carrier's IMEI check?
Yes, once the phone arrives. Carrier checkers need the phone's IMEI, which you'll find in Settings > About phone. T-Mobile, AT&T (or its prepaid check), Verizon (or its prepaid check), Mint Mobile and Visible. Before you buy, use the checker and model list above.
Do I need Google Play?
Calls and texts don't need Google Play, and neither does GrapheneOS's own eSIM support. Some US carriers, such as Verizon and Visible, activate eSIM through their own app, and we haven't confirmed those apps work without sandboxed Google Play. Ask your carrier for an eSIM QR code or activation code, or use a physical nano-SIM. RCS needs sandboxed Google Play. GrapheneOS notes that a few carriers use a provisioning method that may need it for VoLTE or Wi-Fi calling.
Can I verify the install?
Yes. The GrapheneOS project doesn't endorse any seller and recommends installing it yourself. If you buy pre-installed, its FAQ on pre-installed devices says to check the verified boot key hash, then factory reset from recovery before use, then set up the Auditor app. We'd encourage you to do all three.
Ready to choose?
Once you've checked your carrier, browse our Pixel phones with GrapheneOS. Questions before you order? Email support@privacyportal.co.uk.
Google and Pixel are trademarks of Google LLC. GrapheneOS is a trademark of the GrapheneOS project; we use the name only to describe the software installed on the phones we sell.