14 DAY TRIAL // If you own an Android device, you might have been tempted at one point to unlock its bootloader in order to try and diversify your range of actions on the handset.
Now, as you probably know, there are some companies that have nothing against their users doing this, but there are others that will specifically advise owners against this practice.
It’s the case of Motorola, which made a statement on its official support forums saying that users should not attempt to unlock the bootloader on the Moto X Pure Edition (the US edition of the Moto X Style) if they don’t want their warranty to become void and null.
“The new (2015) Moto X Pure is not a developer edition, so unlocking the bootloader does void the warranty. Sorry about the lack of clarity on this. We’ve been using this answer, but I was double-checking it before posting,” a Forums Manager called Matt says.
Tinker away, just be aware that your warranty will be nullified
Motorola has previously supported the unlocking of its bootloaders via a Bootloader Unlock program launched a few years back, but it seems that their stance has shifted. So if you are a developer looking to develop apps or just a user who wants to try out a particular custom ROM, you’ll have to proceed at your own risk.
It’s also worth mentioning that the Moto X 2014 didn’t get a Developer Edition either. We have to assume that Motorola thought that, since most American carriers aren’t moving away from subsidies and the Moto X Pure is compatible will major networks, the need for a Developer Edition has faded.
The Moto X Pure ships out to consumers with a 5.7-inch display with 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution, 520ppi and a Snapdragon 808 chipset under the hood, just like LG G4 and soon the Nexus 5X.
The SoC’s efforts are sustained by the presence of a 3GB of RAM and 16/32/64GB of internal storage. The phone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box and bundles a non-removable 3,000 mAh battery.
Moto X Pure is a worthy device, but if you want to tinker with it, you’ll have to do so without expecting any support from Motorola in case something goes wrong.