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2016-02-19, 10:49
Yes, you own the device, but the company also has a right to know if somebody messed with it when it comes back bricked on warranty claims. The easiest way to do that is by locking the bootloader. Once it's been unlocked, the device is registered as unlocked and any shop or the manufacturer can easily check. Nothing wrong with locking the bootloader as long as they provide an easy way to unlock.
I'm fairly sure Xiaomi is huge, and wouldn't be doing this for fun, or just to control you. That sounds a bit like paranoia.
I wouldn't be surprised if Xiaomi changes this situation though. There has been a huge backlash. Doesn't affect me either way, custom ROM IMO are generally a waste of time.
I'm fairly sure Xiaomi is huge, and wouldn't be doing this for fun, or just to control you. That sounds a bit like paranoia.
I wouldn't be surprised if Xiaomi changes this situation though. There has been a huge backlash. Doesn't affect me either way, custom ROM IMO are generally a waste of time.