I wasn't aware locking the bootloader wiped anything. Unlocking it certainly does, though. Set aside half an hour, take a full backup, and issue the fastboot oem lock command. If it wipes, all you ...

Update 3: Definitely do not need to re-lock anything to update. Instructions are up. Instructions: *You’ll need the Android SDK for this. You should already have it if you unlocked though. 1.

For those using custom ROMs, kernels, or just enjoy the freedom of an unlocked bootloader you can use solutions including Magisk to hide your unlocked bootloader from the prying eyes of SafetyNet.

Our homies over at Android and Me must be on the scene at the Moto event in NYC and asked reps if the Photon 4G (4.3″ qHD, sual-core Tegra, HDMI-out, etc.) would come equipped with a bootloader ...