Pixel 3 fastboot oem unlock doesn't work

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Hi everyone,
I’m trying to install e/OS on my Pixel 3, which is curently running on Android 12.
I’m stuck while I try to Enable OEM unlock (step Unlocking bootloader of this tutorial https://doc.e.foundation/devices/blueline/install)

…>fastboot flashing unlock
FAILED (remote: ‘flashing unlock is not allowed’)
fastboot: error: Command failed

…>fastboot oem unlock
FAILED (remote: ‘Invalid oem command unlock’)
fastboot: error: Command failed

These 2 commands failed and I don’t know what to do to go over it.

Thanks for your help.

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Is the following message displayed on your Pixel 3?

Devleoper options

OEM unlocking (roughed out)

Connect to the internet or contact your carrier

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Have you enabled OEM unlocking in developer options?

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Yes, “OEM unlocking” is grayed out

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This is a bad omen. This message is also displayed on my Pixel 3 - and, the bootloader cannot be unlocked because it’s permanently locked by the carrier. This is typical for Pixel’s that come from North America. These are often offered on the Amazon Marketplace.

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Is there any chance that I can find the original carrier, contact them to demand them to unlock it ?
I bought it refurbished so I do not know which is the initial carrier.
And by the way, it works with any carrier I tried (SFR or Orange)

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So this indicates that it is not SIM locked; but bootloader locked is a different thing.

Not fully on topic but covers the issue you face.

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I would declare the non-unlockable bootloader as a massive defect and admit or exchange the device due to limited usability.

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Here was a similar issue but with no solution:

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