Bootloader Unlock Wall of Shame
7 days ago
- #bootloader
- #unlocking
- #android
- Companies increasingly restrict bootloader unlocking, limiting user control over devices.
- Carrier-locked devices often prevent bootloader unlocking, even after contract terms end.
- Some manufacturers allow bootloader unlocking under specific conditions or require online accounts.
- Custom Android Verified Boot (AVB) keys enable custom OS use on locked bootloaders, though rare.
- Workarounds exist for certain chipsets: Kirin (via testpoints and PotatoNV), MediaTek (mtkclient), Unisoc (specific CVEs).
- No universal Qualcomm method, but some exploits may work depending on the device.
- Resources and tools like EDLUnlock, Spectrum_UnlockBL_Tool, and XDA forums offer potential solutions.