OnePlus is placing new restrictions on bootloader unlocking. It requires filling out an application form and limits the number of requests to one every 30 days. Thankfully, these limitations only ...

OnePlus is making a considerable change with its Android 16 update which will require users to fill out an application before having the ability to unlock their bootloader. In a post this week, ...

Samsung is blocking its phones' bootloaders with the upcoming One UI 8 update. A recent report from an XDA Developers contributor says that Samsung has started disabling bootloader unlocking on ...

A toggle that would let Samsung owners install custom software has disappeared on phones shipping with the new OS, and One UI 8 beta builds for the Galaxy S25. A toggle that would let Samsung owners ...

Samsung’s One UI 8 update reportedly removes the option to unlock the bootloader on many Galaxy devices. This change impacts advanced users who customize their phones with custom ROMs or root access.

Google is planning a major change to the way it develops new versions of the Android operating system. Since the beginning, large swaths of the software have been developed in public-facing channels, ...

Xiaomi has introduced significant changes to its Bootloader (BL) unlocking policy, effective from January 1, 2025. These updates mark a significant shift in the company’s approach to device ...

Android phones have been the first to feature a bunch of notable standards. They were the first to support 4G, 5G, USB-C (way back in 2015 no less) and in-screen fingerprint sensors. And when it comes ...

Android 15 has been available for a few months on select Android smartphones. This update has been in development since February and went through three phases before finally rolling out, starting with ...

Researchers have spotted what they believe is the first ever malware capable of infecting the boot process of Linux systems. "Bootkitty" is proof-of-concept code that students in Korea developed for a ...

Xiaomi, a leading smartphone manufacturer, is reportedly considering a significant change in its software policies. According to recent reports, the company may be planning to phase out bootloader ...