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Root Bootloader for Photon unlocked - what does this mean for Bionic?

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Gnoop said:
Sideloading apps can be done regardless of root in many cases - my Thunderbolt and Streak both allow it.

Google is working on cracking down on rooting because, in many cases, the exploits being used to gain root are actual security risks that need to be patched.
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No one would be looking for the exploits if the bootloaders were unlocked ;)
 
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