Why can't we unlock our bootloaders on paid devices?

[qanony]

Why can't we unlock our bootloaders on paid devices?

[LongHiker]

@qanony Device security. To help prevent devices from being taken over by malicious actors. 

[qanony]

No excuse for it they allow it in the UK has nothing to do with "bad actors"

[3Fees]

"A bootloader lock prevents ROM/firmware from unwanted modifications. It is one link in the secure boot chain of trust.
It therefore plays important role in data security protecting your personal data against theft."

Cheers
3Fees

[qanony]

No it doesn't

[3Fees]

Yes , it's one part in the security of a phone.

Cheers
3Fees

[qanony]

No, it's not do some research cheers

[meself]

Why would you want to do that

[qanony]

It unlocks all kinds of stuff you can do with it

[meself]

More harm than good