Bootloader unlocking

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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