Just did some research, and I don't know about the validity of the statement [1], but it was said that Asus Taiwan [2] released a press statement, which said:
> BOOTLOADER: they won't unlock the bootloader, and the purpose of locked bootloader is to support media renting service (due to DRM restrictions, and many entertainment industries requested it) on the device and its stability. BUT, they are working on releasing a bootloader unlocking tool for those users who would like to unlock it. however, the use of this unlocker tool will void the warranty immediately.
Perhaps someone with Mandarin could visit the page and verify the statement? If that's the case, it's a perfectly reasonable response.
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Just did some research, and I don't know about the validity of the statement [1], but it was said that Asus Taiwan [2] released a press statement, which said:
> BOOTLOADER: they won't unlock the bootloader, and the purpose of locked bootloader is to support media renting service (due to DRM restrictions, and many entertainment industries requested it) on the device and its stability. BUT, they are working on releasing a bootloader unlocking tool for those users who would like to unlock it. however, the use of this unlocker tool will void the warranty immediately.
Perhaps someone with Mandarin could visit the page and verify the statement? If that's the case, it's a perfectly reasonable response.
[1] https://www.facebook.com/asus.n.america/posts/27125844960098... [2] https://www.facebook.com/asusclub.tw?sk=wall