Bootloader unlockable versions - Samsung Galaxy Fold Questions & Answers

Which versions are bootloader unlockable? I assume the carrier-locked versions won't be unlockable, but is the US unlocked version BL unlockable?

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There are many listings on ebay for new factory unlocked H811 G4's.
Does anyone know if the bootloader is unlocked on those devices? Are they really SIM unlocked?

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Does the t999L variant come with a locked bootloader? Thanks.

Can all versions be rooted?

I am buying a used phone and would like to confirm if it can be rooted before purchasing. Can all versions be rooted, or only ones that can have bootloader unlocked? How can I check if bootloader can be unlocked? It seems that all Canadian phones cannot have their bootloader unlocked.
UPDATE: I can't even a find a non-abandoned thread for rooting this device. Could someone be so kind as sharing link to how to root, assuming unlocked bootloader?

Bootloader Unlock and Fastboot Commands?

I am planning to get the LG G8 soon. I will probably want to unlock the bootloader at some point. Are all variants supported for bootloader unlocks officially? Do all variants support fastboot commands? I will probably have to get the Canadian variant LMG820UM2 . I have V30 now and LG was only supporting them on select variants for V30. Thank you in advance.
I've got the T-mobile variant but I'm not expecting it to ever be bootloader unlockable but it would be nice.
I'm wanting to get the korean model because it has the 3 camera setup. I'm hoping that this variant will be able to be with unlocked BL and root.

Can "World Phone" be bootloader unlocked?

I see some ads on eBay for Pixel XL "World Phone"s.
Can these be fully unlocked, bootloader unlocked, rooted, etc? Or are they locked down like the Verizon variant?
Thanks!
Mike

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