HTC won't lock bootloaders

• imex99

  

  Very good news for htc android phones
  
  http://www.facebook.com/HTC/posts/10150307320018084
  
  HTC
  ‎"There has been overwhelmingly customer feedback that people want access to open bootloaders on HTC phones. I want you to know that we've listened. Today, I'm confirming we will no longer be locking the bootloaders on our devices. Thanks for your passion, support and patience," Peter Chou, CEO of HTC
  
  
  Swyped from my HTC Evo with Eternal Prophecy 5.5 ROM.
• justincredible

  

  HTC makes the best android phones anyway, IMO. As long as I stick with android I'll always have an HTC.
• -Society-

  

  justincredible;782364 wrote:HTC makes the best android phones anyway, IMO. As long as I stick with android I'll always have an HTC.

  
  Ok.
• GoChiefs

  

  justincredible;782364 wrote:HTC makes the best android phones anyway, IMO. As long as I stick with android I'll always have an HTC.

  
  Definitely glad I went with the Thunderbolt.
• Scarlet_Buckeye

  

  Can someone explain what exactly a "bootloader" is, please?
• Bigred1995

  

  Scarlet_Buckeye;782965 wrote:Can someone explain what exactly a "bootloader" is, please?

  
  http://tinyurl.com/3sb2q79
• WebFire

  Bigred1995;782968 wrote:http://tinyurl.com/3sb2q79

  
  Love that site.
• WebFire

  Scarlet_Buckeye;782965 wrote:Can someone explain what exactly a "bootloader" is, please?

  
  Here is a decent explanation.
  
  http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-bootloader-and-how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-android-phones-complete-guide/
• thePITman

  

  justincredible;782364 wrote:HTC makes the best android phones anyway, IMO. As long as I stick with android I'll always have an HTC.

  
  Same here.