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'Anatomy Of A Hoax' – Source Of Sony Nexus X Fake Comes Clean [Updated x3]

Liam Spradlin

2012/10/19 1:00pm PSTOct 19, 2012

UPDATE 3: EVLeaks has now rescinded his previous statements.

I made a mistake. I've seen proof that the AP team worked hard to debunk - not perpetrate - this hoax. I hope they will accept my apologies.

— @evleaks (@evleaks) October 20, 2012

While we don't appreciate the manner in which EVLeaks (and others) initially approached this situation with conspiracy theories, baseless accusations, and speculation, we appreciate EVLeaks' withdrawal of previous comments, and our readers' support through the entire episode.

So You Want To Know About Bootloaders, Encryption, Signing, And Locking? Let Me Explain

Ivo

2011/05/27 8:06am PSTMay 27, 2011

If you were ever wondering what bootloader encryption, signing, and locking actually meant, this post is for you.

My name is Ivo, and recently I posted this write-up on Reddit (check out the Android subreddit while you’re there!). The post gained quite a bit of traction, and to spread the word further, I'm now posting it here at Android Police. I hope it helps out those of you who are confused.

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