Motorola has locked down a few of their phones to prevent "rooting" and unauthorized firmware being run on them, and it looks like that's going to continue. That's based on the company's previous statements, as well as a YouTube comment from a Motorola employee advising a would-be root enthusiast to "buy elsewhere." Motorola's not too bad on delivering upgrades, but if you're concerned about getting the latest and greatest Android through any means necessary, you might want to consider other brands in the future. [Android Central via Slashdot]


Update: Motorola has clarified that statement via Facebook, stating that it's working to "enable developers to use our devices as a development platform while still protecting our users' interests." Still, for the time being, newer Motorola devices won't likely be the most root-friendly. Thanks for the tip, Gilles!