DO NOT BUY A ONN 4k TV BOX (Walmart TV box) (lemmy.zip)

submitted 1 month ago by possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip to c/lineageos@lemmy.ml

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https://xdaforums.com/t/guides-2023-walmart-onn-google-tv-4k-yoc.4610749/

It appears that the new devices have been silently changed by Google to no longer allow you to have the same functionality you did before. Boot loader unlocking is now impossible unless someone can find an exploit.

Here are the images of the inside just in case its useful:

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I don't know where else to post this. Please help spread the message about Google screwing us over.

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[-] kosmoz@lemm.ee 6 points 1 month ago

I dislike Google as much as the next guy, but this seems to be an issue with the manufacturer (onn), not Google

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago

The form seemed to point to Google. Also Google could simply make it mandatory to allow unlocking

[-] ohellidk@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

I bricked one trying to unlock the bootloader a few months back. unfortunately I'm stuck with stock, but at least I can load up my IPTV with it.

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 weeks ago

I just thew out the device and kept the remote. The remote works with Kodi with a little work. I can send you my udev files if you are interested

this post was submitted on 14 Sep 2024

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