realme 2 pro users can now unlock their bootloaders, but there are caveats

Its Pro phone is powered by Snapdragon 660 processor, and can offer up to 8GB of RAM with 128GB in fixed storage.   its users may have noticed that their options to gain root access and install ROMs other than Pro's ColorOS are limited.   Now, owners of this phone who want increased control over its software can download tool to unlock their bootloaders.   before they do so, they must apply to OEM through the order to do so.   Once the user is informed that this submission has been accepted, they can proceed to unlock via fastboot.   This is done with Pro connected to PC or Mac running the also-mandatory fastboot tool.   The user follows the instructions to do so on screen, using the volume buttons on the phone to select the necessary options..   This relatively exhaustive process echoes that required of Xiaomi customers who wanted to unlock their own phones.   This process, had been enforced by OEM in 2018.   Realme has included disclaimer within the 'in-depth test tool warning that bootloader unlocking on Pro may lead to privacy and security vulnerabilities, and to the inability to update ColorOS via OTA.   Read more