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 🤦‍♂️

  • darcmage@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    544·
    2 days ago
    • “requirements are only applicable to users in China”
    • “restrictions will not apply to previous versions of ColorOS” (<16)
    • “unlocking the bootloader won’t void the phone’s warranty”

    While not ideal, it’s also not the end of the world.

    • vividspecter@aussie.zoneEnglish
      18·
      2 days ago

      Hopefully this is as far as it goes and not something they will continually restrict each year. This feels similar to the Xiaomi situation which seems to have had the same problems in China, and they have gradually restricted unlocking more and more.