Thread: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for Jolla
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2013-12-20 , 10:23
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#32
Not even Apple with its überstrict bootloader disallows a "thief" from reflashing the device.

They'll even do it at the stores, for free, no questions asked. But for DIY guys, booting with "Home" button pressed will skip password, lock code, whatever and enter flashing mode.

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Originally Posted by rainisto View Post
PS. Oh and forgot to mention that locked bootloader+lockcode combination is also protecting your data, so if someone steals your phone with company secrets then he is not able to access them (but with factory reset & lockcode combination device can be still wiped). Some people like that their secrets remain secret, but yes, some people dont care if their nosy wife or husband can spy them by bypassing the lockcode with bootloader commands.
Oh well. I can see the point there, though. Still, I think it is beyond doubt that a device should be reflasheable whether it has lock code or not.
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