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As I understand it, Motorola/Verizon did not do this with the original Droid. It seems strange that they would start now. Bootloader signing, though annoying a
by Zak 16y ago
As I understand it, Motorola/Verizon did not do this with the original Droid. It seems strange that they would start now.
Bootloader signing, though annoying and, I think inappropriate for a manufacturer to do is non-destructive. Intentionally bricking a phone is another thing entirely: it's vandalism.
- Supermighty 16y agoThe original Droid was developed in partnership with Google. Chances are this had something to do with the openness of the original.
- detst 16y agoYes, they were quite closely involved in that one. Which begs the question of will Google do something about this. I'm not sure this is something they are really looking to take a stand on but bricking a device is going too far. Maybe they should revoke license to Google apps on this phone until that feature is fixed.
- jsz0 16y agoVerizon has sold a lot of Android handsets at this point. Maybe they're starting to feel the strain on their network? or perhaps it has something to do with the Droid X's HDMI output and DRM?
- stuff4ben 16y agoI wonder if this (vandalism) could be grounds for a class action lawsuit?
- stcredzero 16y agoHow about just not buying a Droid X?
- rbanffy 16y agoA class lawsuit protects those who are oblivious to the problem. This is how you lose your rights - one by one, until you no longer remember you once had them.