We don't even know if the efuse is actually implemented. I'm sure this will be a non-issue.
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Did anybody bother to read the update at the end of the story?
Apparently this is not a problem like originally thought.
No, it's not. As has been said already, the vast majority of phone users don't root. This won't be an issue for them.
For those who do, a workaround will be created (probably within days). The people at XDA live for stuff like this.
You quoted it yourself, there is no definitive answer yet. Add that to the encrypted bootloader and you have quite the disappointing Android device as viewed by the hacking community.
And to the above posters, its great if people want to run out and pick up the DX and be stuck using it as is for the next 2 years but keep in mind the above link sates theres more than 100,000 ROM downloads a week and thats just people flashing ROMs. What about all the people who root just to remove stock apps or use apps like LED flashlights etc? I have many Gtalk friends who have rooted but not to flash ROMS.
At the end of the day this is just harmful to the Open Source Android Community. There is no other way to look at it...
[Update]: We may not have a problem, after all. Via BGR, it appears that the TI OMAP-based processors that Motorola has been using in all of their higher-end devices have had eFuse all this time, they just don’t use that feature of the chipset. Reports claim that the same technology can be found in the original Droid, the Milestone, and the Droid X, and that we’ll probably be seeing it in the Droid 2, as well.
If he’s correct, then we can probably start putting those pitchforks down. The only way to verify is by getting official word from Verizon or Motorola, or to see if any Android hacker has the guts to attempt to do anything with their brand new Droid X.
Wow, and all the comments saying "nobody roots, so this won't affect 99% of the users." Are you kidding me? I'd say closer to 70% of users root, wouldn't you?
The propaganda has started against the phone already lol. Its been said once, needs to be said again.
On of the main reasons I'm going with a motorola phone is because they feel more durable than the incredible did, and it seems to have better call quality and reception which is huge for my because my house is one big dead zone.One more reason to not like Motorola...HTC for teh win =)
LMAO! Funny how all of the dinc fans and X haters suddenly showed up on this thread. Welcome to the "X" section, now do some homework before you start bashing it.
Yesterday, Birdman announced that he/they have figured something out, that is "bigger than root" with the Droid X. He won't say exactly yet, but he said it was good news concerning the X.
So before everyone jumps on the "Droid X sucks, dinc or EVO is better blah blah", give it a couple days and let's see what plays out. Even though it is locked down like the Milestone, there are a lot more people working on cracking the X's bootloader now.
Since a lot of future phones will be locked down this way, or in similar manners, it is necessary that the hackers and dev's develop new ways to crack the encryption and get custom ROM's running. That time is now.
I appreciate you posting this. I feel it is important for people to know what they are getting into if they pick up a DroidX. There are a couple other articles I was reading last night with statements from Motorola regarding their stand against the Android hacking community with the DroidX. It's not pretty.
Safe to say I will be passing on the DX....
LMAO! Funny how all of the dinc fans and X haters suddenly showed up on this thread. Welcome to the "X" section, now do some homework before you start bashing it.
That should be: Its a problem that some ppl were curious about. Take it for what it is.It's a major problem that people were curious about. Take it for what it is.
Wow you sound like you guys are reaching for any reason not to be jealous. When you shouldn't be jealous in the first place. Both phones are amazing, the X shines stronger in some areas, as does the incredible in others. Enjoy your devices and stop reaching for BS stuff to knock the other one down a notch, its pathetic.
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