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Some bootloaders are locked by the manufactures to prevent the phones from booting unofficial firmware images.

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Why does unlocking the bootloader wipe phone?

I understand that unlocking the bootloader will wipe my Android phone, but have been looking around for why. Seems to be by design, but what is the reasoning for that design? Is it some security con …
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