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New Qualcomm exploit chain brings bootloader unlocking freedom to Android flagships (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 8 hours ago by themachinestops@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] Arcane2077@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 hour ago

Universal bootloader locking should be illegal. At this point i’d be happy to just be able to buy a more expensive “ownership edition” of my phone

[–] bossjack@lemmy.world 37 points 6 hours ago

Unfortunately seems to be an oversight in the implementation of new software locks and their requirements, and is fully patchable. Xiaomi has seemingly already released patches in China as per the article, so this is moderately disappointing for anyone who wants a cutting edge, bootloader-unlocked device.

[–] DFX4509B@lemmy.wtf 15 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

How soon before this is patched globally?

[–] andybytes@programming.dev 8 points 7 hours ago

dope