Huawei reverses its stance, will no longer allow bootloader unlocking

• Information leaked today that Huawei will no longer allow bootloader unlocking on the devices it sells.
• This reverses a years-long history of the company supporting the custom ROM development community.
• Huawei has yet to release an official statement on the matter, but the backlash is already forming.

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For years now, the custom ROM development community has flocked to Huawei phones. One of the major reasons for this is because Huawei made it incredibly easy to unlock the bootloaders of its devices, even providing a dedicated support page for the process.

However, earlier this month that support page disappeared without any explanation. Eventually, Huawei said that it will issue unlock codes directly via an email support system.

But now, in a dramatic about-face, Huawei is ceasing all support for bootloader unlocking. All phones sold after today, May 24, will have unlockable bootloaders. All phones sold before that date will have 60 days before unlocking won’t be supported. This information comes from a tweeted screenshot of a Huawei message that looks to have appeared on an Android device:

This is bad news. Huawei will soon no longer offer bootloader unlocks for their devices! pic.twitter.com/GZec6x8XGz

— Paul O’Brien (@PaulOBrien) May 24, 2018

Needless to say, the custom ROM community is not happy about this decision.

Threads on Reddit and Twitter are running hot with comments from Huawei fans who now declare they will jump ship to other brands. Some users are even claiming they will return their brand new Honor 10’s and Huawei P20’s due to the change in policy.

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The current state of custom ROM development

Part of the fun of using Android has always been customization. There’s something exciting about the fact that two people using the same device and the same version of Android can have completely different experiences …

While the custom ROM community only represents a small percentage of the overall Android base, it is a very vocal minority with a lot of influence over the tech world. XDA Developers – where much of the custom ROM community congregates – reviews devices and shares Android news just like we do here at Android Authority. This change will no doubt influence how those reviews are written going forward, which will likely hurt Huawei’s reputation.

We reached out to a Huawei rep to get a statement on this policy change but did not get a response by press time.

Should a company even be allowed to lock bootloaders in the first place?

While many people reading this probably don’t care about unlocking bootloaders, blocking the customization of a product is an ethical concern. One could argue that if one buys a mobile phone, that product is theirs and they should be allowed to do with it as they please. If they want to unlock the bootloader, then they should be allowed to do so. Manufacturers and carriers blocking access to the bootloader takes away that right.

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Whatever happened to CyanogenMod? What is LineageOS?

CyanogenMod is a custom ROM for Android that was once the talk of the town. In its prime, you could find Cyanogen on millions of devices, each of which would enjoy a number of benefits …

On the flip side, unlocking the bootloader puts the device in danger of being rendered unusable if a mistake is made. One can understand that a company wouldn’t want people tinkering with the fundamentals of a device because it leads to product returns and bad reviews.

Should we hear back from Huawei with a statement on this matter, we will update this article accordingly.

Are you a person who uses Huawei devices because of the ability to flash custom ROMs? Are you disappointed with this news? Let us know in the comments.

NEXT: Google apps now blocked from uncertified devices, but custom ROMs still OK

Source: Android Zone

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New! 89% Discount on Zoolz Intelligent Cloud storage

Zoolz cloud storage has always been a hit with our readers, so whenever we notice a price drop we send it your way. This is the first time we’ve seen them offering a discount on the Intelligent Cloud service.

Cloud storage is the best way of keeping your files secure these days, but free allocations on Dropbox and Google Drive fill up quickly. Instead of expanding it for $10 per month, you can get a lifetime 100GB subscription to Zoolz Intelligent Cloud for a one-off payment of $49.99.

What’s Zoolz Intelligent Cloud?

It’s a cloud service which utilizes artificial intelligence. Firstly it has some premium cloud storage features, such as automatically backing up and synchronizing the files from all of your devices in one place. You can access the files from any device, and securely share them with others easily.

Secondly, you can view your photos and watch videos directly from the cloud, even streaming 4K and HD content smoothly.

Most impressively, Zoolz intelligent cloud includes facial recognition and image discovery. This means that it can automatically recognize objects in photos, and allows you to search for them accordingly. After you’ve tagged your friends, family, and pets in the photos, it will recognize them as well.

This is a bit of a game-changer for cloud storage. Previously you might have moved your memories online to keep them safe, but actually sorting them or finding a particular image could be quite a chore. Zoolz Intelligent cloud does it all for you.

Zoolz at a glance:

• 100GB of Hot Storage for lifetime.
• Streams all HD, 3D, 2k, & 4K video instantly or with preview snippets.
• Backup for Windows, Mac, Android & iOS.
• Find photos by the objects & faces that appear within them.
• Upload photos from your camera roll as well as connecting social media accounts.
• Protect files with the same military-grade encryption used by NASA and the US government.

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This service is usually $36 per year, so if you take up this offer then you’re saving money after the first 12 months. If you hold on to it for 15 years (and why wouldn’t you?) it’s a 89% discount.

After Monday we don’t know when or if this offer will be back, so get it while you can. Hit the button below to get the deal.

Check it out!

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How to Add Your Etsy Store in WordPress

Recently one of our readers asked if it’s possible to connect an Etsy store to WordPress. Having your Etsy shop integrated with your WordPress site can help you sell more products online. In this article, we will show you how to add your Etsy store in WordPress.

Why Add Your Etsy Store in WordPress?

Etsy shops are somewhat limited in features when compared to other popular eCommerce platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce. Mainly because Etsy is an online marketplace for creative goods, while WooCommerce and Shopify are complete eCommerce platforms.

Etsy shops have strict product guidelines with limited payment options, which may not be available in many countries. You also don’t have the ability to add advanced features to your Etsy Shop like you can do with a WooCommerce online store.

However, Etsy offers you more exposure to a niche clientele looking for handcrafted, artistic, and unique products. It is very easy to use, and you don’t have to spend much time on finding customers because they are already there.

If you want to expand your business, then you may want to use WordPress to create a website to better showcase your Etsy shop products.

That being said, let’s take a look at how to easily add your Etsy store in WordPress.

Adding Your Etsy Store in WordPress

First thing you need to do is install and activate the Etsy Shop plugin. For more details, see our guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.

Upon activation, you need to go to Settings » Etsy Shop page and enter your Etsy API key to connect your shop with the plugin.

Note: If you don’t have an Etsy API key, then simply follow the link to get one from your Etsy store.

Once you click on the link, it will ask you to create a new app. You need to add the name for your app, describe your app, and add your WordPress site URL. After that, you need to select the best choices for your application and click on the Create App button below.

You will now see a success message with your Etsy API key. Go ahead and copy the key from here.

Next, you need to go back to your WordPress admin area and paste the Etsy API key. Once done, click on the Save Changes button, and the plugin will validate your API key and connect to your Etsy shop.

After connecting your Etsy store successfully, you can display and sell products from your Etsy shop right on your WordPress blog.

To add the Etsy store products in WordPress, you need to create a new page in WordPress or edit an existing page. On this page, you need to add the following shortcode to your page edit area.

[etsy-shop shop_name="MyShopUSDesign" section_id="55895579"]

Don’t forget to replace the shop name and section ID in this shortcode with your Etsy shop name and ID.

To get these two details, you need to go to your Etsy store and click on Shop Manager from top right corner of the screen.

Note: Make sure that you are already logged in to your Etsy account.

On this page, you need to click the link in the left menu to access your shop.

First, you need to copy the name of your shop and then click on the Edit Shop button to find the section ID.

From here, you need to click on Listings tab located in the left menu.

On this page, you will be asked to select the section in which you have added your products. You can select the Sections from the dropdown as displayed in the screenshot below.

The section ID of your shop will be displayed in the page URL when your selected section is loaded. Go ahead and copy this section ID to replace in the shortcode.

After adding the shortcode with your shop name and section ID, you can visit the post/page to see your Etsy store in WordPress.

You can add the same shortcode to multiple posts or pages in WordPress to display your Etsy shop. To show different listings, you need to change the section ID in the shortcode. However, the shop name can remain same.

We hope this article helped you learn how to add your Etsy store in WordPress. You may also want to see our guide on how to create an online marketplace using WordPress, so you can create your own Etsy like eCommerce marketplace.

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