Developer Edition May Have Problems with DRM?

[stevedebi]

I saw this posted today on the Pre-order page for the dev edition:

"With an unlocked bootloader, some content on your device may also be invalidated and cannot be accessed anymore because of invalid DRM security keys. This includes content that you may have purchased through a 3rd party vendor and through HTC."

Anyone have an idea what this means? I may need to cancel my Dev order and go with the T-Mobile version (whenever that ships).

 

[cole2kb]

The only time I've ever seen this be an issue is a long time ago. Netflix wouldn't run on rooted devices. I don't think this is a concern at all anymore, but unfortunately I don't have experience with every streaming / download service. I'd recommend checking with the companies who's services you utilize and see what problems you will have with the device.

 

[qnet]

I'm not sure this will be a problem unless it's something specific to HTC. I have devices wtih unlocked bootloaders and haven't had any issues.

 

[stevedebi]

Having considered it for an hour or so, I'm wondering if this isn't a generic clause that actually applies to attempting to use DRM stuff AFTER performing unlock. If that is the case, then the site is wrong, but maybe just being cautious.

Between this and the Dev not having AWS bands, I'm wondering which way to proceed. My order is in the second batch, so it's not shipping until next week. Cancel the Dev and go for the T-Mo, or just stay tight and get the dev?

 

[qnet]

Having considered it for an hour or so, I'm wondering if this isn't a generic clause that actually applies to attempting to use DRM stuff AFTER performing unlock. If that is the case, then the site is wrong, but maybe just being cautious.

Between this and the Dev not having AWS bands, I'm wondering which way to proceed. My order is in the second batch, so it's not shipping until next week. Cancel the Dev and go for the T-Mo, or just stay tight and get the dev?

I was thinking the same thing that you mentioned in your first paragragh. It may be just them covering themselves. I'm confused by you saying the dev version not having AWS bands, I thought it did. If you look at the specs on the HTC website, it says AWS as one of the bands for LTE. Have you heard something different?

 

[yapkuen]

Having considered it for an hour or so, I'm wondering if this isn't a generic clause that actually applies to attempting to use DRM stuff AFTER performing unlock. If that is the case, then the site is wrong, but maybe just being cautious.

Between this and the Dev not having AWS bands, I'm wondering which way to proceed. My order is in the second batch, so it's not shipping until next week. Cancel the Dev and go for the T-Mo, or just stay tight and get the dev?

I think it may in fact be a generic clause that applies to the unlocking of any bootloader; HTC also has it posted up on HTCDev on the page that links to their bootloader unlock tool. I also saw it pop up on Sony's bootloader unlock page for the Xperia.

 

[poncewattle]

. I'm confused by you saying the dev version not having AWS bands, I thought it did. If you look at the specs on the HTC website, it says AWS as one of the bands for LTE. Have you heard something different?

He's talking about the 4G AWS bands, which are needed for most of the T-Mobile 4G areas. Not LTE.

 

[yuiness]

I was thinking the same thing that you mentioned in your first paragragh. It may be just them covering themselves. I'm confused by you saying the dev version not having AWS bands, I thought it did. If you look at the specs on the HTC website, it says AWS as one of the bands for LTE. Have you heard something different?

The dev version does not have HSPA AWS bands. Therefore, you would not be able to get 3G/4G on Tmobile in areas without LTE and that have not been refarmed to the 1900 band for HSPA.

 

[Acelx]

i would assume it would be something along the lines of how some iOS apps blocks you from using their app due to jailbreak.. Most likely media apps because they don't want you stealing their content and with rooted apps/jailbreaks you can do that