[Petition][UPDATED]Unlock the bootloader for the Asus TF300, Unlock is Here!

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pendragon11

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Oct 31, 2011
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Really might return this if it isn't unlocked...

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LavaJoe

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I just signed this as well. I do not own one yet, but I may consider purchasing if it gets unlocked.
 

pendragon11

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Oct 31, 2011
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What do we think the odds of success are for this?

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nordis2010

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May 11, 2012
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Signed but we still need more.

Signed but it's going slowly. So what happens when we get to 1000 signatures? Is that what we need just to get a response from them?

On another note, how can they legally restrict a open source operating system?

If you look at all the big players in the Linux world the only thing they have ever been able to charge for is their own proprietary documentation, it's only since smart phones and tablets that they can now suddenly restrict access.

I would think even if they say put a license agreement on their flavor of Linux OS, and on their own proprietary hardware, and said you can only use this if you agree to this license agreement that we made, that their license wouldn't mean a damn thing if it violates the underlying license that the base product is designed on.

I'm pulling up the Linux license now to look through it, it's been a long time since I've read it over but I don't think what any of these companies are doing is legal!
 

Lady_Chloe

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Apr 29, 2012
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I'm pulling up the Linux license now to look through it, it's been a long time since I've read it over but I don't think what any of these companies are doing is legal!

GNU gpl licence unfortunately does not say anything about a bootloader. You just need to provide the source code of the kernel for free, along with your modifications. These companies do it - but to make us feel more like in the hands of Apple, they lock the hardware up so that we can't modify it. I ditched Apple just because of this policy and now I'd have to endure the same? Android device manufacturers need to compete with Apple using openness as their weapon! Wake up, Asus!

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    http://www.change.org/petitions/asu...oader-for-the-tf300-tablet-and-future-tablets

    Please share this with everyone in the android community.

    Update!!! The unlock tool is available on the Asus site. I'll post a copy later. Thanks to maspro for pointing it out. See his thread here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1667596.

    http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...pad-300-bootloader-unlock-tool-now-available/
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    Quote from the Asus Global website, on the tab "download" choose "Android" as OS, then browse to "Utilities" and download the bootloader unlock tool, it dates from 22 may 2012:

    http://support.asus.com/download.as...rmer+Pad+TF300T&os=&hashedid=8BmzkQ4yoz5WzBrW

    I started a new thread at: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1667596

    Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader.
    Notice:
    1. Only suitable for Andriod4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS version.
    2. Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App, including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your ASUS product (“Original Product”) back to original locked conditions;the Original Product with the activated App will not be deemed the Original Product; the Revised Product will no longer be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of Revised Product will no longer be deemed the software of the Original Product and can no longer receive ASUS software updates; your purchased digital content may also be affected.

    You also acknowledge ASUS does not guarantee service satisfaction to any Revised Product, including events involving paid service requested by you to be performed to the Revised Product.
    Furthermore, such repaired Revised Product will not be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of the repaired Revised Product will not be deemed the software of the Original Product and will not receive ASUS software updates.
    It is strongly advised that you avoid activating this App unless you fully understand and accept the risks that may arise.

    ※This tool now only works with TF300T ICS of TW,US,WW SKU. It won’t work on other devices.
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    I'm pulling up the Linux license now to look through it, it's been a long time since I've read it over but I don't think what any of these companies are doing is legal!

    GNU gpl licence unfortunately does not say anything about a bootloader. You just need to provide the source code of the kernel for free, along with your modifications. These companies do it - but to make us feel more like in the hands of Apple, they lock the hardware up so that we can't modify it. I ditched Apple just because of this policy and now I'd have to endure the same? Android device manufacturers need to compete with Apple using openness as their weapon! Wake up, Asus!

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    I included a link to this petition in my review of this tablet posted on the Whirlpool.net.au forums.
    whrl.pl/RdbvW3

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    212!!! Thanks for all the support. Keep it going.