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[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

Definitely not the same thing, flashing a custom ROM that was intended for a particular device into another, is a guaranteed way of breaking that device.

The OEM unlock option is worthy of something, yes, but useless if you can't find a compatible ROM for that model

Also Nokia is owned by Microsoft, so my rule still stands, I lost faith and I just don't trust them anymore

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Nokia is now HMD Global. Not sure if they are better though..

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago

@[email protected] wrote:

flashing a custom ROM that was intended for a particular device into another, is a guaranteed way of breaking that device.

I wasn't talking about that at all. I just refered specifically about unlocking the bootloader. I know you have to find a specific ROM for every specific device.

So weird I cannot find one though. I bought the G22 because it just seemed the most affordable alternative to a Fairphone (i.e. you can change the battery and the screen if something happens, or the fingerprint sensor/lock button etc.).

On XDA there is not even a section for it.

Also Nokia is owned by Microsoft

No, they're not any longer. Since a few years already. They gave up their rights to the brand after their phone projects flopped.