Root [CDMA] Bootloader Discussion

[novox77]

Update: HTC has heard our collective voice!
https://www.facebook.com/HTC/posts/10150307320018084

While this is a huge win for the consumer and HTC fans, there are still outstanding questions. What did Peter Chou mean when he said, "Today, I'm confirming we will no longer be locking the bootloaders on our devices."? Is the encrypted signature gone? Is the HBOOT image still signed? Is NAND protection off by default? For more info on what all this means, see this thread:

What is an 'encrypted bootloader':
http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all-things-root/342046-encrypted-bootloader-properly-defined.html

And we'll be anxiously awaiting more clarification from HTC. General bootloader discussion continues here:
http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all...nic-about-locked-bootloader-htc-listened.html


Historical stuff here:

Spoiler

With the recent news that HTC is using an encrypted signature on the Evo 3D's bootloader, a storm of activity has erupted. Below are quick links to threads related to the bootloader discussion.

Contacting HTC / Petitions:
http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all-things-root/342244-htc-petitions-change-bootloader-policy.html

http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all...ut-locked-bootloader-but-its-big-problem.html