HTC has confirmed the opening of bootloader
We have already reported that HTC intends to change its policy regarding access to the Android smartphone users to boot the operating system. Now, in an official Twitter, it was reported that the company, as a result of reviewing its position, decided to open the full access to the bootloader. Executive Director Peter Chou (Peter Chou) acknowledged that the criticism by users of sound and said that they should have more opportunities to modify the acquired units. It is true in this case, he did not specify whether access is open to all devices or those that were produced without access to boot, it did not get it.
Previously, smartphones HTC manufactured with full user access to boot the operating system, but in March, with the release of the device HTC Incredible S, it was decided that access to close, prompting a backlash from consumers. In this case, it is worth noting that the company did not recognize and does not recognize the spread of the warranty on vehicles with modified firmware, leaving only the users the right to modify its free. In addition, the fact that a closed bootloader did not block completely the possibility of hacking the device, a root and change the device firmware, and only complicates these actions.
Previously, smartphones HTC manufactured with full user access to boot the operating system, but in March, with the release of the device HTC Incredible S, it was decided that access to close, prompting a backlash from consumers. In this case, it is worth noting that the company did not recognize and does not recognize the spread of the warranty on vehicles with modified firmware, leaving only the users the right to modify its free. In addition, the fact that a closed bootloader did not block completely the possibility of hacking the device, a root and change the device firmware, and only complicates these actions.
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