OnePlus will limit bootloader unlocking, but it's not all bad news
www.androidauthority.com
OnePlus is placing new restrictions on bootloader unlocking for certain users starting its Android 16 update which arrives later this year.

“OnePlus has announced a new system that limits who can unlock the bootloader on their phones. Stating reasons such as “data security” and an enhanced “system stability” […]. OnePlus has introduced a new procedure where anyone wanting to unlock the bootloader on their devices must first fill out an online request form for “Deep Testing””.

Even if it is for one region, it is still enshitification preventing phones to have custom ROM 🤦‍♂️

  • @[email protected]English
    19•3 days ago

    Sony is still an option! my Xperia is dead easy to unlock and it has a headphone jack and sd card slot. they’re just a bit of a hassle to find since they only sell in select markets :p

    • Lka1988English
      4•2 days ago

      Doesn’t unlocking the bootloader on an Xperia wipe some proprietary camera thing or something?

    • bbbbbbbbbbbEnglish
      3•2 days ago

      I bought qn Xperia 5 two years ago. Im due to upgrade because the screen cracked and dont feel like paying $400 to repair it. Im so mad they dont sell to the US since Xperia 6