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What are the various ways an Android phone can be locked?

I ask this question because the confusing terminology of different types of "locked" and "unlocked" like rooted and not rooted, Sim-locking, FRP locks, lock screens, ADB active ...
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unlocked device vs. unlocked bootloader

I've always thought that if a device is unlocked it means that it works with different carriers. If the device bootloader is unlocked, then does this mean the device will automatically work with ...
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Can I lock android phone to one network if it is unlocked?

Can I lock android phone to one network? If can be unlocked if I have both lock and unlock code? I want to lock my android phone to use only one network.
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Does Unlocking bootloader affect network lock?

Will the bootloader unlock procedure as shown on the HTC Dev website affect my network lock? I have an HTC Aria, which was originally SIM locked, but I got unlocked from a shop. Now, since I'm ...
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Can I use my bootloader-locked phone with a different network?

I just bought an Xperia Z and the bootloader is locked. Do I need to unlock it in order to run it on a new SIM card and can I switch to Virgin? It's OK if I can't: I will just buy a Bell SIM for $10, ...
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