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Also see [[software locks]] | |||
=== types of bootloader unlocking and firmware / operating system modification === | |||
==== Rooting (android) ==== | |||
Custom android operating systems | |||
==== Jailbreaking (ios) ==== | |||
-only possible on old / EOL iphone and ipad hardware as of (date written) | |||
==== Jailbreaking Game consoles: ==== | |||
-allowing sideloading of backups of physical media or transferring licensed copies from an unsupported platform as rom and iso image files | |||
-unrestricting locked backwards computably | |||
-homebrew and game modification. | |||
- illicit use and drawbacks: eg piracy, cheating in multiplayer experiences, loss of online features. | |||
==== Jailbreaking (other mobile os based devices ) ==== | |||
-e.g. : gps units media consoles | |||