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Samsung’s One UI 8 might shut down bootloader unlocking on Galaxy phones (www.theverge.com)

submitted 1 year ago by kebab@endlesstalk.org to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

I bought unlocked (no carrier) phones from samsung's website and got locked bootloaders. I'm in the US.

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[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

that probably only means that its carrier unlocked, so that you are not forced to use a specific carrier that someone decided for you.

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[–] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Exactly, which makes the "you can’t buy from a carrier in the US or you’ll often get a special version that" invalid, since its locked bootloader whether or not you get it from a carrier

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