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bootloader unlock allowed = yes

glsarto — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:52:44 GMT

hello,

I read this in the service menu:

bootloader unlock allowed = yes

what does this mean?

what can I do with this "allowance"?

I do not really understand what is the bootloader.

thanks for reading,

-G

Re: bootloader unlock allowed = yes

Uliwooly — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:58:17 GMT

that mean that you can unlock your bootloader if you choose to, unlocking your bootloader will allow you to install custom ROMs also by doing so you will lose your DRM keys forever, you can not restore them, you won't be able to use SUS or PCC to update or repair your phone, unless you relock your bootloader, if you unlock your bootloader you can also damage your phone.

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Re: bootloader unlock allowed = yes

Uliwooly — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:59:50 GMT

you can read about it here

http://www.android-does.com/android-101/android-bootloaders/

if you want to root then

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41609

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