From b6d462c39e2d50f02863289e8680aac4eec7f838 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RoninByte Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 17:02:39 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Fix Sony Bootloader comment (#54) * Fix Sony Bootloader It supports custom AVB, And doesn't really void warranty * Sony: Move avb notice. --------- Co-authored-by: melontini <104443436+melontini@users.noreply.github.com> --- brands/sony/README.md | 7 +++++-- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/brands/sony/README.md b/brands/sony/README.md index db78fa0..e5c9f29 100644 --- a/brands/sony/README.md +++ b/brands/sony/README.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Sony has an open policy for software developers: - Jolla provides first-class support for installing [Sailfish OS] on select Xperias. Since Sony likes to ruin a perfect thing: -- Sony requires you to request an unlock code from their [Unlock Service]. They can pull the plug anytime. You have to send your IMEI and agree to warranty voiding. +- Sony requires you to request an unlock code from their [Unlock Service]. They can pull the plug anytime. You have to send your IMEI and agree to possible warranty voiding (many have had their phones repaired/replaced under warranty even after unlocking, just simply flash stock and lock before doing warranty). Some carrier locked and US devices can never be unlocked. On Sony devices ([but not all?][service-menu-gone]) you can check if the bootloader is unlockable using the service menu. @@ -16,11 +16,14 @@ Some carrier locked and US devices can never be unlocked. On Sony devices ([but 3. Under Rooting Status look for "Bootloader unlock allowed" 4. If "Yes", then the device is unlockable. +Sony supports [Custom AVB](/README.md#custom-avb-keys) Since 2020. + *** + Additional info provided by [K4sum1](https://github.com/K4sum1).
Authored by [konradmb](https://github.com/konradmb). [Sony Open Devices Program]:https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices [Sailfish OS]:https://shop.jolla.com/ [Unlock Service]:https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader -[service-menu-gone]:https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/qir0ze/what_happened_to_the_service_menu/ \ No newline at end of file +[service-menu-gone]:https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/qir0ze/what_happened_to_the_service_menu/