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:

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

1 point

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.

permalink
report
reply
1 point

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

permalink
report
parent
reply
6 points

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

permalink
report
reply
2 points

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

permalink
report
parent
reply

Community stats

  • 9

    Monthly active users

  • 21

    Posts

  • 40

    Comments

Community moderators