HTC Offers Unlocked Bootloaders Starting In August

HTC announced over their official Facebook page that they have updated their bootloader policy for Android devices and will begin offering unlocked bootloaders starting in August.

The first device to receive the unlocked bootloader will be the global HTC Sensation followed by the  Sensation 4G for T-Mobile, and shortly after the HTC EVO 3D for Sprint.

HTC recognized how unique the demand was for providing devices without a locked bootloader and ramped up internal resources to make this happen. As the change requires significant new software builds and massive testing, HTC will be rolling out the update to support unlocked bootloaders in August. We know, not soon enough but August is better than locked bootloaders forever right?

Here is what HTC had to say regarding their policy change,

We wanted to provide an update on HTC’s progress with bringing bootloader unlocking to our newest phones. We know how excited some of you are for this capability, and we’ve put significant resources behind making this change as soon as possible. While we wish we could flip a simple switch and unlock all bootloaders across our device portfolio, this is actually a complex challenge that requires a new software build and extensive testing to deliver the best possible customer experience.

We’re thrilled to announce today that software updates to support bootloader unlocking will begin rolling out in August for the global HTC Sensation, followed by the HTC Sensation 4G on T-Mobile USA and the HTC EVO 3D on Sprint. We’re in the testing phase for the unlocking capability now, and we expect it to be fully operational by early September for devices that have received the software updates. We’ll continue rolling out the unlocking capability over time to other devices as part of maintenance releases and new shipments.

HTC continues its commitment to unlocking bootloaders and supporting the developer community. Because of the importance of this community to us, please expect an update on this about every few weeks as we make progress toward launch. Thank you for your patience and continued support!

Brilliant HTC, we applaud you.

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