Sony Ericsson has confirmed that it will be offering an official bootloader unlock for certain Android handsets in its 2011 range, following developer and owner requests for more flexible access to third-party ROMs and modifications. According to the company, only SIM-unlocked handsets will be eligible (as well as certain other limitations based on market and phone pre-configuration) but the XPERIA Play, Arc, Neo and Pro will all be included in at least some form.
There’s also some cautionary words about the potential impact on your warranty, with Sony Ericsson warning that loading unofficial ROMs could not only void it, but leave you open to a “handling fee” should the company later repair your device. More information on the unlocking service will be shared later in the spring, Sony Ericsson promises.
There’s also some cautionary words about the potential impact on your warranty, with Sony Ericsson warning that loading unofficial ROMs could not only void it, but leave you open to a “handling fee” should the company later repair your device. More information on the unlocking service will be shared later in the spring, Sony Ericsson promises.
[via Android Community]
Do you like this article? Share It!
0 comments to "Sony Ericsson to release Android bootloader unlock tool (but not for everybody)"
Supported By
Popular Posts
-
Nintendo has said that the new 3DS handheld game system has set a day-one sales record. Specifically, the company said day one sales were ...
-
As expected, Amazon has officially announced its online digital media locker, Amazon Cloud Drive, along with its streaming service, Amazon C...
-
The first of HTC’s new range from Mobile World Congress last month, and tracing a direct line back to a handset almost 12 months old, the H...
-
LG’s Smart TV Upgrader ST600 is apparently only weeks away from launch, with Amazon taking orders for the internet-enabled STB and suggesti...
-
JBL‘s latest iPod speaker dock has broken cover, and the JBL OnBeat joins the rare group of those units that support the iPad as well. Tha...
-
The White House today unveiled plans for a research center that aims to infuse more digital learning -- including video games -- into the ...
-
Acer has been announcing a whole slew of different products at this year’s CES and it doesn’t seem they are looking to slow anytime soon...
-
iMobot modular robots, developed by researchers at UC Davis, are small modules that link together like a chain to form larger robotic modu...
-
MSI GT680R calls fastest gaming laptop of this world. Spoiler alert, it’s not but if you drop $ 1650 to drop out ...
Post a Comment