HTC won't lock bootloaders

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imex99
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May 26, 2011 9:29pm
Very good news for htc android phones

http://www.facebook.com/HTC/posts/10150307320018084

HTC
‎"There has been overwhelmingly customer feedback that people want access to open bootloaders on HTC phones. I want you to know that we've listened. Today, I'm confirming we will no longer be locking the bootloaders on our devices. Thanks for your passion, support and patience," Peter Chou, CEO of HTC


Swyped from my HTC Evo with Eternal Prophecy 5.5 ROM.
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justincredible
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May 26, 2011 9:45pm
HTC makes the best android phones anyway, IMO. As long as I stick with android I'll always have an HTC.
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-Society-
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May 26, 2011 9:50pm
justincredible;782364 wrote:HTC makes the best android phones anyway, IMO. As long as I stick with android I'll always have an HTC.

Ok.
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GoChiefs
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May 26, 2011 11:04pm
justincredible;782364 wrote:HTC makes the best android phones anyway, IMO. As long as I stick with android I'll always have an HTC.

Definitely glad I went with the Thunderbolt.
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Scarlet_Buckeye
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May 27, 2011 9:14am
Can someone explain what exactly a "bootloader" is, please?
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Bigred1995
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May 27, 2011 9:20am
Scarlet_Buckeye;782965 wrote:Can someone explain what exactly a "bootloader" is, please?

http://tinyurl.com/3sb2q79
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WebFire
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May 27, 2011 10:18am
Bigred1995;782968 wrote:http://tinyurl.com/3sb2q79

Love that site.
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WebFire
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May 27, 2011 10:22am
Scarlet_Buckeye;782965 wrote:Can someone explain what exactly a "bootloader" is, please?

Here is a decent explanation.

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-bootloader-and-how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-android-phones-complete-guide/
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thePITman
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May 27, 2011 11:15am
justincredible;782364 wrote:HTC makes the best android phones anyway, IMO. As long as I stick with android I'll always have an HTC.

Same here.