Motorola has announced a developer edition of the Atrix HD.
The Atrix HD will be a supported device in the Bootloader Unlock program. It has the same features and specs as the Atrix HD but allows the customization offered by an unlockable bootloader.
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Android developers want and need Android devices that with unlocked bootloaders so that they can "play" with the software. Average consumers go into dangerous terriority and the void warranty protection by unlocking the bootloaders on Android devices.
HTC began providing the keys to unlocking the bootloaders on certain devices, last year. The unlocking webpage states "We strongly suggest that you do not unlock the bootloader unless you are confident that you understand the risks involved. This is a technical procedure and the side effects could possibly necessitate repairs to your device not covered under warranty." There is a drop menu showing the HTC Sensation 4G, Droid Incredible 1/2, HTC Rezound, HTC ThunderBolt, HTC Vivid, EVO Design and other models with an "*" on some models that require an HBOOT update. Apparently, the HTC One X from AT&T can not be unlocked, yet. Some conjecturatti reported that it is AT&T's fault.
Here's a fun commerical that just launched on YouTube, yesterday The video shows the differenece between iPhone 4S coverage. Take note that all of the castaways are holding their iPhones out of the water. They would not work if they fell in the water.
HTC is living up to its promise and allowing owners of some HTC smartphone models to unlock the bootloader. The unlock process is now available for the HTC Sensation EU. This ability is really not that important for average user...