Comments on: HTC to Allow Bootloader Unlocking Via Web Tool for “Developers and Enthusiasts”

By: Cory Simpson

Cory Simpson — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 05:12:00 +0000

Just like auto dealers have to trust you didn’t put a super charger on your car. But lets be real, I don’t think there is an epidemic of people frying their phones due to overclocking. Thermal limits are put on the chipsets for a reason, and even less people overclock than root.

A phone should be no different than a PC, people could overclock their PCs, and I suppose fry the CPU or the northbridge perhaps (has anyone ever actually accomplished that?) Which would void your warranty…but the freedom to install whatever software you like on your PC wouldn’t

By: Breakmyfootoff

Breakmyfootoff — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:50:00 +0000

Awesome!

By: Deodexed

Deodexed — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:08:00 +0000

Thats why I rock the DINC!

By: Cody Noel

Cody Noel — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:53:00 +0000

have gone from locking it all down, to realizing that their customers are important, and in some cases want more from their devices.Starting this month, HTC will start to roll out a software update to a select few devices that will then provide users with the ability to unlock their bootloader. Once

By: Texashorns88

Texashorns88 — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:14:00 +0000

I would say it’s hard to believe some people are still b*tching even though HTC has done exactly what everyone has wanted, but it’s par for the course because some people will never be satisfied. Rooting has always voided your warranty. Just because you have returned or had a phone fixed that was rooted and technically should have had its warranty voided doesn’t make HTC wrong for devising a way to enforce what has always been the risk/danger of rooting your phone.

Heaven forbid a phone manufacturer actually cater to their customers and give in to their demands, with the sole caveat being that they make it known that they are going to take steps to make sure the policy that HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN PLACE has a means of being enforced. They are still a company whose executives and board of directors duty is to their shareholders and those people care about bottom line profits. In this compromise, it’s pretty much a 90% customer victory with the phone manufacturer simply asking for a 10% interest in making sure warranty rules are followed. Wise up, complainers.

By: MD69

MD69 — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:02:00 +0000

Ur right, we are the Cinderella of smartphones. Here’s hoping the Prince will come rescue us in the end and we finally get some GB and front camera love, along with this new bootloader thing. We can only dream.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:45:00 +0000

Can’t believe I even thought of a moto for my next phone

By: Tribesman1962

Tribesman1962 — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:10:03 +0000

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0000

He’s a phone bro. Look at his picture. Nothing wrong with that.

By: John Fah-q Smith

John Fah-q Smith — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:12:00 +0000

How about they let us FULL FACTORY RESTORE the device (if it has any issues) and NOT void the warranty.

That would be a better option for everybody (and not TRACK it via serial).

By: Superior

Superior — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:28:00 +0000

thank u. People get what they want and automatically start crying

By: Superior

Superior — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:28:00 +0000

thank u. People get what they want and automatically start crying

By: Superior

Superior — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:23:00 +0000

SAME HERE…………LOL

By: Brandon Hagey

Brandon Hagey — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:06:00 +0000

Extremely stable

By: Brandon Hagey

Brandon Hagey — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:04:00 +0000

Name a phone i should want more then the thunderbolt?

Dont worry ill wait.