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If someone gains access to your device they could alter or replace the OS without your notice, called an evil maid attack.

If the bootloader is locked, they’d have to have the phone OS booted and screen unlocked, then unlock the bootloader, which wipes the device.

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If this is part of your threat model and you are using lineage on a device that supports avb_custom_key then you can sign it yourself before flashing

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