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2012-07-17 , 00:20
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Originally Posted by Stskeeps View Post
Again, my own personal thoughts:

What are people's thoughts on being able to switch to a R&D mode where warranty is void, but you can flash kernel, own rootfs, etc?

I think there needs to be a balance between one app being able to flash it's own kernel, rootkit your entire system and software freedom somehow.
I totally agree with the need to find balance.

options for consideration could be:

Dev devices that are handed out/awarded via a program (similar to the n9/n950 programs). open/unlocked with standard dev device exclusions and limited warranty

Standard consumer device, where purchased via a retailer or through an online service, "locked" .

Opening up "R&D" mode done via an online registration and unlock code linked to the IMEI, which includes a consent to waive SOME warranty aspects where damage occurs resulting from hardware overclocking or hacking to make use of/or implement tweaks or mods not yet approved in upstream base code?
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