Xiaomi used to do this, untill some middlemen decided to install malware that looked like Xiaomi’s MIUI ROM. So they had to lock it somewhat. Atleast till now you can unlock the bootloader as the end customer of the device.
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Aurolei@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Phones should also have unlockable booloaders by default to flash your own updates when your manufacturer stops supporting it.
I understand security risks and all, but it really should be an option for people who buy their devices.
cy_narrator@discuss.tchncs.de 1 year ago
UnaSolaEstrellaLibre@lemmy.world 1 year ago
For me that’s the most egregious case of not letting users actually own their hardware. Samsung is notorious with this on their US Snapdragon phones.
CorrodedCranium@leminal.space 1 year ago
A prime of example of this is the BlackBerry Playbook. A decent device for people who don’t need a very powerful device but being locked into BlackBerry’s OS needlessly complicates things.
I know BlackBerry has their own reasons for not unlocking their bootloaders but it can be a bit frustrating
ichbinjasokreativ@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Google’s Pixel phones are very open for ‘convenrional’ Smartphones, which is why GrapheneOS can use a complete verified boot chain
hagelslager@feddit.nl 1 year ago
Same with Fairphones.