Surface Duo confirmed to have unlockable bootloader, opening door to mods

Surface Duo is already set to be a pretty unique improver to the Android globe, just it looks like developers will go a gamble to make information technology even moreso. Microsoft recently confirmed to XDA Developers that Surface Duo volition ship with an unlockable bootloader. That opens the door to a modding scene that could spawn some pretty interesting customizations.

An unlockable bootloader means that it's easier for developers to unlock and root a device, assuasive them to make customizations to the core software feel. It also allows for whole custom ROMs to exist flashed to the device, though that volition require a ton of piece of work on the developer side.

Already, XDA has highlighted one area that's ripe for modding — turning the earpiece into another speaker for stereo sound. Given its dual-screen setup, the community could come up with some pretty unique mods and custom ROMs for the Surface Duo.

There'due south as well the possibility that we could run into some fifty-fifty more exotic modifications. Should one desire to put forth the endeavour, it may be possible to put something similar Windows 10X on Surface Duo, making it like a miniature Surface Neo. It would take a lot of piece of work, and it's not clear if this is even possible, but I wouldn't rule it out.

Surface Duo is set for a September x release. It's available to preorder now starting at $1,400 from Microsoft, Best Buy, and AT&T.

Preorders ahoy!

Microsoft Surface Duo

Two screens are better than 1.

Microsoft delves into the future of foldables with an aggressive dual-screen device, featuring two ultra-thin v.6-inch AMOLED displays bound by a 360-degree hinge. This pocketable inking-enabled Android smartphone marks the latest in the Surface lineup, geared for mobile productivity.

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