“Verizon is asking the Federal Communications Commission to let it keep new smartphones locked to its network for 60 days, as part of an initiative to prevent identity theft and fraud.”
Verizon asks the FCC to let it lock new smartphones for 60 days
“Verizon is asking the Federal Communications Commission to let it keep new smartphones locked to its network for 60 days, as part of an initiative to prevent identity theft and fraud.”
iPhone XS versus iPhone X – which phone unlocks faster with Face ID
“The iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max are all packing Apple’s second-generation Face ID, an updated version of the biometric authentication system which is supposed to be faster than the version introduced with the iPhone X.”
How to Unlock Boot loader of Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 – Guide
“It’s all about Nexus 6/9 as it’s the latest flagship device from Google and was one of the most awaited devices in 2014. So for all those who have bought this smartphone can now root the device.”
Android How to: Flash the OnePlus One to Stock CyanogenMod 11S
“If you’re anything like me, one of the first things you do with a new phone is modify it.”
T-Mobile handset unlocking app on its way?
“Just before the Uncarrier 5.0 event last month, we received information from a T-Mobile test engineer telling us that the test version of the upcoming Galaxy Avant came equipped with a device unlocking app. The source told us that the app worked very simply.”
Senate passes phone unlocking bill
“The Senate has passed a bill legalizing phone unlocking, following a favorable House vote on a companion bill this spring.”
Apple ‘slide-to-unlock’ patent invalid, German court rules
“Apple’s famous “slide-to-unlock” patent has been invalidated by a German court earlier this week, which is good news for Samsung and Motorola (Google), both engaged in patent-based legal wars with the iPhone maker in the region. All claims of the slide-to-unlock patent (Patent No.”
Jailbreaking, Rooting, Bootloader Unlocking Phone Is NOT Illegal!
There has been tons of missinformation swarming the inter webs as of late! Tonight at dinner i over heard someone from the table behind me say to someone else at the same table “Didya know that it is now illegal to Jailbreak your phone?”. My wife also overheard it and could tell that I was a little more than uncomfortable as I was squirming trying not to turn around and let them have it. She told me that she had heard it. I then said in a fairly audible voice, “They are misinformed! Jailbreaking is not Illegal!” The Library of Congress ruled under the DMCA back in October of 2012 that it should be illegal to Unlock your phone from your carrier without their permission. They extended a 90 day grace period so that anyone would be able to unlock their phone from their carrier. This grace period has now ended. It is now Illegal to Unlock your phone from the carrier that you purchased the phone from without first getting their approval. This has nothing to do with Jailbreaking, Rooting, or Bootloader Unlocking which are all still very much LEGAL! This is still not the best news. If you want to go to another carrier even if the phone was bought out right and you own it you won’t be able to do so without first getting the approval to unlock the phone from that carrier. Also it will now be illegal to unlock your phone to use it on overseas networks. Instead you will be required to roam. This could also affect the resale value of your phone. So sound off below what are your thoughts on the Library of Congress ruling?
Via DroidModderX
HTC Details Upcoming Bootloader Unlocking Process For New And Select Existing Devices Via A Web-Based Tool
Per HTC’s Facebook Page, here are some info on how the unlocking will work!
“The Web tool … requires that you register an account with a valid e-mail address and accept legal disclaimers that unlocking may void all or parts of your warranty. Then plug in your phone to a computer with the Android SDK loaded to retrieve a device identifier token, which you can then enter into the Web tool to receive a unique unlock key via e-mail. Finally, apply the key to your device and unlocking will be initiated on your phone.
In essence, all HTC devices will ship with locked bootloaders which will be unlockable (fully supported by HTC) using the web-based tool. Existing phones will need an OTA update in order to gain this “unlockability” – as expected, they won’t just suddenly all get unlocked automatically.”
**UPDATE 8/3/2011**
“Since our last update, many of you have asked how the bootloader unlocking process will actually work, and in particular why HTC’s most recently released devices still have a locked bootloader. Rest assured we’re making progress toward our goal to roll out the first software updates in August to support unlocking for the global HTC Sensation, followed soon by the HTC Sensation 4G on T-Mobile and the HTC EVO 3D on Sprint. Because unlocking the bootloader provides extensive control over the device and modifications may cause operation, security and experience issues, new devices will continue to ship locked but will support user-initiated unlocking using a new Web-based tool.
So how will this work? The Web tool, which will launch this month, requires that you register an account with a valid e-mail address and accept legal disclaimers that unlocking may void all or parts of your warranty. Then plug in your phone to a computer with the Android SDK loaded to retrieve a device identifier token, which you can then enter into the Web tool to receive a unique unlock key via e-mail. Finally, apply the key to your device and unlocking will be initiated on your phone.
We’re excited to bring bootloader unlocking to developers and enthusiasts, and we feel this new Web tool will meet your needs and continue to provide customers with the best experience. Thanks to the community for supporting these efforts!”
