I went ahead and read the legally binding agreement on the Motorola Unlock Bootloader page and it said, quote "(11) User will not operate a Device that has been unlocked on any Wireless Carrier's network unless such Wireless Carrier approves of the operation of such Unlocked Device on its network (Note: Many US carriers have not approved the operation of Unlocked Devices on their network);" un-quote. I need cellular service. So, does Cricket allow unlocked bootloader devices on their network?