Flash full OTA images using the android flash tool possible with Verizon?

My pixel 8 pro randomly reboots. Before I start anything with Verizon id like to try to reload the firmware.

If I use the official Android Flash Tool I need to unlock the bootloader. That cant be done on the Verizon version of this phone. Is this a bug on Google's side? Its very anti consumer on Verizon's side to lock the bootloader to begin with. But you cant even reload the factory firmware?