Motorola Confirms Via Twitter that Droid RAZR will Have a Locked Bootloader

[dgstorm]

Unfortunately, the only thing not so perfect about the new Droid RAZR is that Motorola is sticking to its guns about having a locked Bootloader. Not only that, but they are also "passing the buck", claiming that it was Verizon's decision to lock the bootloader. I suppose that is a bit of a stain on an otherwise unblemished and incredible product. Does this effect your purchasing decision?

Thanks for the tip, jcardona1!

Source: DroidForums.net - jcardona1

 

[shakes268]

Interesting as VZW will get the next Nexus device (announced tonight)...which *SHOULD* have an unlocked boot loader.

 

[patmw123]

The source should be droid-life...

 

[tjk629]

I don't keep up with the bootloader news, but doesn't verizon have devices (Like the Charge) that have easily unlocked bootloaders?

 

[rescuemeafd]

No change in my decision!

 

[patmw123]

I don't keep up with the bootloader news, but doesn't verizon have devices (Like the Charge) that have easily unlocked bootloaders?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think all of the new wave of Verizon Droid's (obviously not the OG) all have "locked" or "encrypted" bootloaders in some way shape or form. I think it simply comes down to the security put on the various devices by the device's respected manufacturer. I was under the impression that Motorola's security was just leaps and bounds better than the others, thus being the reason for why their devices are so "locked down". I could be wrong though so feel free if someone wants to step in and expand.

 

[tgyberg]

Hopefully locked but not encrypted. And hopefully this doesn't change anything with the Nexus.

 

[clueless77]

I know a locked bootloader would be nice, and I'm all for it but it kinda takes the fun out of modding a phone, my opinion of course, still my two choices are Nexus and Razr hands down

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[dgstorm]

The source should be droid-life...

Actually it was Twittered, so that is the source.

 

[patmw123]

I know a locked bootloader would be nice, and I'm all for it but it kinda takes the fun out of modding a phone, my opinion of course, still my two choices are Nexus and Razr hands down

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I simply want stock Android. On the DX, D2, etc. blur never seemed to be so dominating in terms of the OS. But after seeing all of the new "pre-installed applications features", I think it has gotten a little out of hand. I want stock android, bloat free. And I have a good feeling and announcement of just that will be happening in only 7.5 hours.

Actually it was Twittered, so that is the source.

True dat.

 

[sb1831]

Bad news for the Nexus if it is in fact per Verizon. Being realistic with the way they announced the network optimization, and tiered data I will take Moto's side on this for the time being.

 

[azndan2]

The only way I would consider this phone would be if the nexus prime sucks. Which it wont. Good job Motorola for continuing to ignore your potential customers.

 

[OneTenderRebel]

It's not really news anymore when Moto locks the bootloader. It will be news when a device is finally released again without one. I don't expect that to happen anytime soon, regardless of what they said earlier in the year about unlocking bootloaders.

 

[winner00]

The Galaxy Nexus will be unlocked. Its a Nexus device so the bootloader will be unlocked. Google oversees the device not Verizon.

 

[patmw123]

It's not really news anymore when Moto locks the bootloader. It will be news when a device is finally released again without one. I don't expect that to happen anytime soon, regardless of what they said earlier in the year about unlocking bootloaders.

I agree, I don't know why so many people are acting so surprised about the news.