[wplug] Android Phones

George Larson george.g.larson at gmail.com
Fri May 27 12:16:39 EDT 2011


HTC:  No more locked bootloaders


> ‎"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


[  https://www.facebook.com/HTC/posts/10150307320018084  ]

On 25 May 2011 10:44, Brian Roberts <blroberts at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey All,
>
> My Sprint contract will be ending soon and I will be putting my Palm Pre
> out to pasture.   It should be a fine mp3 player / camera / toy for the
> kids.
>
> Which brings up the question of my next phone.    I want to go android, but
> want to make sure I don't purchase something that is going to be
> the equivalent of a bic lighter of phones. (*cough iphone*).  Replace able
> battery is a must, and the ability to hack it would be nice.   What Android
> handset makers are best for rooting.   I was thinking HTC, but the recent
> news<http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/05/25/htc-evaluating-locked-bootloader-policy/> has
> me nervous that they are going to lock the boot loader.
>
> I am not so concerned about features as I am about device longevity.   My
> 512mb mp3 player that runs on a AAA battery is now on its 4th owner in my
> family.   :)
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Brian
>
>
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