Will O2 unlock bootloaders ?

[Anonymous]

Hi. I've got a Sony Xperia Z2 which just asks for a different rom (the one from O2 is full of bloatware and ther unnecessary stuff). I talked to live chat support and asked them about the bootloader and I have been told that unlocking my phone using the code which should arrive within 7 days after filling in the form, will also allow me to unlock the bootloader. They guy even said he preffers Cyanogen Mod (which could be a marketing lie). I have seen a lot of people saying that O2 does not unlock bootloaders, and if that is true I will never get a phone from O2 again. Android is supposed to be opensource. I also own the phone which means they have no right to restrict the features of my device. I do not care about the whole warranty thing, I just want to have a unlocked bootloader. So, I would like to hear from an official...

[Anonymous]

This is what I got after my complaint was escalated. 

Q: So are you saying I am stuck with the phone I can not use to full potential for another 18 months?

A: Yes

Great...

This whole thing made me really angry at O2. I would love if there was a way I could get my contract cancelled based on this - I know its not going to happen, but may investigate. I have soaked to this so much time already, may be able to see what can be done to help me... Worst case scenario I will be in the same point I am now. Best case scenario someone will take some interest and help.

PS. If I had loads of money I would pay people on XDA to jail break it, just to make a point

Sorry bout the rant

[MI5]

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@Anonymous wrote:

This is what I got after my complaint was escalated. 

Q: So are you saying I am stuck with the phone I can not use to full potential for another 18 months?

A: Yes

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Yeah.... we know.... I doubt they are gonna move on it. Many have tried in the past and failed hence why the diehards never buy from networks (it's not just O2 either)......

[Anonymous]

My SGS2 from O2 had no problems like this and is running CM11 nicely, also hoping for Lollipop update in the future..

[MI5]

That's because Samsung don't lock bootloaders (yet)... One of the rare few that don't actually.....

[jonsie]

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@MI5 wrote:
That's because Samsung don't lock bootloaders (yet)... One of the rare few that don't actually.....

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Will Knox have any future effect on this in future? I ask as I've no idea exactly what it does do...

[MI5]

No, not really.
You can still do whatever you wish (Install custom ROM's, change kernel etc but if you interfere with the system it will permanently flag in the hardware and will void warranty.
The purpose of Knox is to provide a secure partition on the phone that is impervious to external attacks from hacking or viruses....

[jonsie]

I presume it's preinstalled on the Note 4 then? It does mention it somewhere in the settings but on the Note 2 it was installed with the update to KK as an app which when I tried to open, it said only for use in the US? There is no app or widget on the Note 4.

[MI5]

It's had so much bad press I don't know if they are continuing with it tbh. I did read somewhere they were reviewing it's use and inclusion in rom's and it will be pretty much defunct with Lollipop anyway......

[viridis]

Tadaaaa

[Anonymous]

Guessed it might get removed.

Can I post the name of it?