I can fully understand your frustration, but I would like to clarify something: every STM32 has a built-in, unchangeable bootloader that can be started at any time. However, anybody can also programme its own bootloader, which is typically located in the user flash from 0x8000000 and can also be protected, but in principle can also be destroyed by overwriting.
ST naturally guarantees the function of the hardware of the P-NUCLEO-IOM01M1, but here TEConcept is responsible for the software used, as they are the owner of the IP and any bootloader possibly used. This is comparable to a computer bought in a shop: the manufacturer of the CPU can certainly help with problems that are directly attributable to his CPU, but he cannot really help with malfunctions of the supplied software. Instead, the user must contact the company who created the software.
However, the software of TEConcept supplied with the P-NUCLEO-IOM01M1 is a demo software that is tied to the hardware and only works for a limited switch-on time of 10,000 minutes, as can be read in UM2421. As soon as this switch-on time of almost 167 hours, i.e. a good 4 weeks, is exceeded, or if the demo software is overwritten/deleted, the licence expires. After that, the kit can only be used with your own software or with a new licence from TEConcept.
If the P-NUCLEO-IOM01M1 does not function as described in the documentation when delivered, the buyer should contact the seller in accordance with local law and clarify the next steps.
Regards
/Peter
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