It’s pretty bad, however the headings appear be colored by the author’s moral indignation. Many models from brands in the “Avoid at all costs!” section are, in fact unlockable.
I’m in the same boat so following this thread. Currently using Xiaomi and unlocking its bootloader was agony. Definitely don’t want to buy Xiaomi again.
That’s a bummer. My next phone will likely be a used Pixel with GrapheneOS. After that, I’m hoping there will be a usable Linux phone with Android app support.
Wait isn’t it that they changed from three unlocks a year to only one device per Mi account a year. As far as I know you can still unlock one single device a year
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They track the status on this repo: https://github.com/melontini/bootloader-unlock-wall-of-shame
TLDR:
Here’s a list.
https://github.com/melontini/bootloader-unlock-wall-of-shame
That’s very bleak, I hope there is more to that.
It’s pretty bad, however the headings appear be colored by the author’s moral indignation. Many models from brands in the “Avoid at all costs!” section are, in fact unlockable.
Wow, it’s just terrible. Thanks for the list.
I’m guessing Pixel’s not an option because you don’t live in the supported countries?
Well, it could be an option, never checked but I guess my country is supported.
But I would prefer not google tbh
Somewhat Ironically, the Pixels are the only supported devices for GrapheneOS.
Lineageos is enough for me, no requirement for graphene
Afaik a couple non-pixels are compatable, as of a few months ago.
I’m in the same boat so following this thread. Currently using Xiaomi and unlocking its bootloader was agony. Definitely don’t want to buy Xiaomi again.
Xiaomi doesn’t allow unlocking anymore, it seems.
Microsoft made new phones??
I’m happy with my OnePlus
I read that since they rebased with oppo future unlockability is at stakes.
That’s a bummer. My next phone will likely be a used Pixel with GrapheneOS. After that, I’m hoping there will be a usable Linux phone with Android app support.
pixel, Motorola???
Motorola seems hit and miss.
While pixels would be a choice, I would prefer something with a microSD
Wait isn’t it that they changed from three unlocks a year to only one device per Mi account a year. As far as I know you can still unlock one single device a year
Only for devices with MIUI. Any device (all new ones) that comes with their new android rebrand Hyperion or whatever its called, cannot be unlocked.