xiaomi Poco x3 - Disaster unlocking bootloader
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So I bought a poco x3 due to it being on the compatibility list.
However unlocking this thing is a nightmare. i have linux so trying to unlock it. First try it told me I had to wait 100 hours (lmao)
I waited the period, tried again and told me I had to wait a further 200 hours.
Wtf is this crap?
Thinking about putting it back on ebay to be frank. Which phone can I buy where I can unlock the bootloader immediately and install ubuntu touch?
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For maximal contrast with your experience, here's mine from last weekend: https://forums.ubports.com/topic/12075/i-did-not-know-the-installer-could-do-this...
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@PringleMingle
You can find a device with equivalent or superior performance and similar or better features that is also easier to unlock, but not at the same price point.If you want to switch devices, look into Fairphone and Vollaphone.
If you decide to give the Poco X3 another try, I recommend first reading this post: https://forums.ubports.com/post/81881
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You can find a device with equivalent or superior performance and similar or better features that is also easier to unlock, but not at the same price point.
That's only true if you insist on buying new. If you're OK with buying used or refurbished, that opens up a wide world of options.
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That's only true if you insist on buying new.
Since poco x3 has not been available new for a very long time, I was talking about used or refurbished products.
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I was talking about used or refurbished products.
Okay. In that case, it's definitely possible to get quite similar specs at very affordable prices, depending on where the OP is.
However, also depending on their location, they should take care to get a phone that already supports VoLTE, if needed. -
it's definitely possible to get quite similar specs at very affordable prices
similar specs and prices, yes indeed.
And the op5t seems more easily unlockable.
but not at equivalent features (according to devices.ubuntu-touch.io)Now yes the op5t is an interesting option, if VoLTE is not in use.
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