Change.org Petition AT&T Re: Bootloader Unlock: now with 1,678 supporters

Blairware

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YES. 1,678 signatures! I have to admit even I am impressed that this thing KEEPS getting new signatures daily. I want to thank some of the Devs who provided links on the OP page for ROMs they developed, and if we continue to spread the word, I see no reason that 5,000 signatures could be reached. If AT&T chooses to ignore that many people, it will be a good indicator of how foolish they have truly become. Keep 'em coming! I am seeing many new signatures every day. Posting links to it is one thing I know that works: Go to any Facebook Page (I have only hit AT&T and Samsung, post a few words and this link:

Please support this campaign/sign this petition: http://chn.ge/192KeHy <- Paste this on any Facebook Page or when you leave comments in Blogs or tech sites. On Faceboot it creates a nice link with a graphic.

For all the negative types that pop in here just to say "stop dreaming, it won't make the slightest difference" - I agree that this is just a "blip" on the radar of AT&T Execs such as Ralph de la Vega's radar, but it's one noisy, annoying, won't go away blip, and it keeps upsetting his "vison". -isn't that just special
Pasting the link I provide below into threads on this subject seems to be very effective in creating a buzz.

This is simply to let AT&T know that they have alienated the folks who people go for tech advice when they BUY a new phone or UPGRADE an existing device. . Guess what we are going to tell them about AT&T's Note 3?

This is ALSO a way to get word out that it is locked. The average consumer has no idea, doesn't even know what locked bootloader will do or not do.

Copy and paste the links below anywhere on the web. See a site saying how wonderful the Note 3 is? Paste the link. Hit em wherever you express yourself. I want AT&T to know they have crossed the line with this move. Will they change policy? Probably not, they are not Asus or HTC, but I still believe that the alternative; to just accept this is to give AT&T permission to find MORE to take away from us is UNACCEPTABLE!!!!. It was a petition (an the work of New York Senator Al Damato that got people the right to port phone #'s to a new carrier. Before that you were often locked to a carrier by your number. Also petitioning ASUS 2 years ago got us an unlocker (and warranty "voider") for the Transformer Prime.

The petition is not a static document. Every new signature sends an email to each of the following AT&T Executives:

Randall L. Stephenson - Chairman and Chief Executive Office

Ralph de la Vega - President and Chief Executive Officer - AT&T Mobility

John Donovan - Senior Executive Vice President, AT&T Technology and Network Operations

John T. Stankey - Group President and Chief Strategy Officer

Links you can paste:

Link for the Change.org Pettion here:

Please join this campaign/sign petition: http://chn.ge/192KeHy <- Paste this everywhere you leave comments...


Help blitz on AT&T's Social Media Pages on FaceBook

https://www.facebook.com/ATT


We REALLY need to make our voice heard at Samsung, who, as a partner to AT&T, may have additional influence when they know that THEIR business will be affected as well.

https://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobile


Go to these sites, and blitz the wall with this line: AT&T: Unlock OUR Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Bootloader! or Samsung: Please ask AT&T to Unlock OUR Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Bootloader!


Some of us are, unfortunately not financially equipped to run out and get a T-Mobile N3.

I can guarantee you if we just grumble and sulk about it, or even go elsewhere with our business without making sure that AT&T knows WHY we did it, not only will nothing change, but the same a$$es that made this policy will be planning new ways to screw with us. Feel like its a waste of time? Is less than 2 minutes to sign a petition too much trouble? Great. You can just accept whatever they want to take away next.NOT signing is comparable to standing there while a mugger robs and beats someone who is helpless to defend themselves and not even yelling "Hey, leave that person alone" to the creep doing the crime.
 
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flex3269

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I second that motion! Im really not happy that at&t is choosing to lock down their phones, its my damn phone. I pay a monthly service fee for the spotty coverage and another $200 + for the phone, I should be able to do whatever I damn well please with it. I really want to get the note 3 but the locked bootloader is a deal breaker for me.

I say unlock the bootloader or your going to have a lot of pissed off people looking to buy elsewhere or jump ship. I know at least one person who has already gone to t mobile!


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Namuna

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You'll have my signature if you go forward with this.

I got my AT&T Note 3 today and was rather distraught that there's currently no root option available for it...But there certainly IS for the TMobile variant!!
 

scoot05redss

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I'll sign twice, you don't need an ID to vote in most states, I'm sure I can make up a few names! lol But really, I've been blasting AT&T's twitter wanting an answer as to why. Even referencing the droves of consumers running to purchase a TMob version and sim unlocking! I don't think they care, but it makes me feel better to complain!
 

bkeaver

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I've already seen this dozens of times. You already bought the phone, they know you will forget by the next phone. Look trough the Atrix, DX ect ect. No amount of petitions will change there mind.
As much as I want to bootloader unlocked I have to agree 1000% with this.

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eroracing

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Im in..... If AT&T does not want to unlock the bootloader then they should offer a dev edition of the Note 3! It would have been even better to offer it on launch day! Anyway you have my signature!

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chrisbazz

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You have my support, we should be able to do what we want to with OUR phones.

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Namuna

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I've already seen this dozens of times. You already bought the phone, they know you will forget by the next phone. Look trough the Atrix, DX ect ect. No amount of petitions will change there mind.
Sure, I agree too... But that's not going to stop me from TRYING or voicing my opinion.
 
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tytechguy

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I'm definitely in. Yea its been done before and no it probably won't work. But hell, I'm all about taking a stand. I've got the GN3 and Ive already listed the phone to sell it. I've already decided to take the money and buy the T-Mobile version. This locked bootloader has burnt my ass since I bought the S4. Its ridiculous that a mammoth of a company like AT&T has that kind of power in the first place. If everyone took a stand from day one and told these companies what we'd stand for and what we wouldn't, then this wouldn't be happening now. Thing is they know people will still purchase phones and sign contracts for their service no matter what they do to their customers. Its locked bootloaders and region sim locks now, wonder what they'll dream up next. Problem is, people will sit and ***** about how companies do them but nobody ever does anything about it. If we all came together and told them to jam the phones and service in their asses they'd have to change policy or go bankrupt. But it'll never happen because people won't come together and do it. A handful of people up against a giant like AT&T will ALWAYS get swept under the rug. It takes massive numbers to make a change. When that happens...we'll get results.
 
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markysd

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lol good luck... they are not going to do anything about this.. its all about customers aka money.. unless you want to give them money im sure they will if they have enough.. but still when you buy a note 3 full price from att they wont unlock the bootloader...

im getting the t-mobile note 3 and my contract from att ends next year and ill be switching back to t-mo after like 8 years with att..

im sure it will get hacked sooner or later but when a bootloader is locked you play this cat and mouse game.. just like when i use to jailbreak..

really att needs to loosen up.. hope you guys get what you asked for but for now enjoy your note 3 and wait..........