Phones that do not allow bootloader unlock: Difference between revisions
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==How it works== | ==How it works== | ||
Some manufacturers do not allow unlocking the bootloader even if the phone is not under a contract. Some manufacturers allow to unlock the bootloader on some regions, or require a payment or an online connection to unlock the phone. Some manufacturers may void the warranty or block certain features permanently if the bootloader is unlocked | Some manufacturers do not allow unlocking the bootloader even if the phone is not under a contract. Some manufacturers allow to unlock the bootloader on some regions, or require a payment or an online connection to unlock the phone. Some manufacturers may void the warranty or block certain features permanently if the bootloader is unlocked | ||
For more information, see the article on [[Bootloader unlocking|Bootloader Unlocking]].<!-- I think it would make sense to either combine those articles or put all the background into one and make the other just a list. --> | |||
==Why it is a problem== | ==Why it is a problem== | ||