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Fix Sony Bootloader comment (#54)

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* Fix Sony Bootloader 

It supports custom AVB,
And doesn't really void warranty

* Sony: Move avb notice.

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@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Sony has an open policy for software developers:
- Jolla provides first-class support for installing [Sailfish OS] on select Xperias. - Jolla provides first-class support for installing [Sailfish OS] on select Xperias.
Since Sony likes to ruin a perfect thing: 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. 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" 3. Under Rooting Status look for "Bootloader unlock allowed"
4. If "Yes", then the device is unlockable. 4. If "Yes", then the device is unlockable.
Sony supports [Custom AVB](/README.md#custom-avb-keys) Since 2020.
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Additional info provided by [K4sum1](https://github.com/K4sum1).<br/> Additional info provided by [K4sum1](https://github.com/K4sum1).<br/>
Authored by [konradmb](https://github.com/konradmb). Authored by [konradmb](https://github.com/konradmb).
[Sony Open Devices Program]:https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices [Sony Open Devices Program]:https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices
[Sailfish OS]:https://shop.jolla.com/ [Sailfish OS]:https://shop.jolla.com/
[Unlock Service]:https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader [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/ [service-menu-gone]:https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/qir0ze/what_happened_to_the_service_menu/