A2017G, Band 28 Variant (Australia) - ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers

Hi
has anyone purchased and rooted the A2017G, Band 28 Variant (Australia) version?
Does this have an unlockable bootloader?
I've read some horror stories about bricking so I'm a little worried that this variant has issues.
Thanks
Aussie

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G935F Norway Unlocked. No update so far.
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