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Re:CalyxOS – De-Googled Android Alternative by atatatat on Saturday August 07, 2021 @09:39AM (#28098504)
> relocked my bootloader last time and can't upgrade without wiping the phone

That doesn't sound right.

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Re:CalyxOS – De-Googled Android Alternative by commoner on Saturday August 07, 2021 @10:21PM (#28103733)
LineageOS isn't designed to be used with a locked bootloader. Most devices supported by LineageOS don't support relocking the bootloader with a custom key, and for the devices that do support it (mainly Google and OnePlus phones), it's not recommended to do this on LineageOS.

FAQ on using LineageOS with a locked bootloader: https://www.reddit.com/r/LineageOS/comments/n7yo7u/a_discuss...

Some Android distros, including CalyxOS, are only intended to be used with a locked bootloader, and support over-the-air upgrades without needing it to be unlocked.

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Re:CalyxOS – De-Googled Android Alternative by efreak on Saturday August 07, 2021 @05:38PM (#28102090)
Sounds right to me. Unlocking your bootloader wipes storage.
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