HTC provides update on bootloader unlocking

HTCBack in May, HTC announced that it would no longer lock Android bootloaders. Today, it provided an update, including which devices would first see unlocked bootloaders as well as general timelines. According to HTC’s Facebook page,

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 has promised to provide further updates every few weeks so hopefully additional devices will be announced soon.

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