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How Lenovo is Cheating Owners - Warranty Voided & Sales Blocked! [14:40 | Mar 07 2024 | Louis Rossmann] (youtu.be)
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  1. The speaker expresses frustration with Lenovo and Motorola for their restrictive policies regarding unlocking the bootloader on their phones.
  2. They highlight the lack of freedom in choosing and installing different operating systems on smartphones compared to the past.
  3. The speaker switched from a Google Pixel to a Moto G due to the latter having a headphone jack and a Micro SD card slot.
  4. Difficulties were encountered in unlocking the bootloader on the Moto G as it required obtaining a code from Lenovo, which voided the warranty.
  5. Criticism is directed towards Motorola for invalidating warranties if the user installs a different operating system and for prohibiting the sale or transfer of unlocked devices.
  6. The speaker questions the legality and logic of these restrictions, especially in the context of open-source operating systems.
  7. An issue is highlighted with the OEM unlock option being grayed out on newly purchased phones, requiring a week of internet connection before unlocking.
  8. Frustration is expressed with the restrictive policies imposed by Motorola and emphasizes the absurdity of such policies.
  9. Disappointment is expressed with Lenovo and Motorola for their restrictive policies on device ownership and usage.
  10. The companies are criticized for limiting user freedoms and imposing unnecessary waiting periods for certain actions.
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