Xiaomi just introduced strict restrictions to unlocking the bootloader on its HyperOS-running phones, citing security and data protection. While MIUI devices offer some amount of flexibility in ...

Samsung appears to be removing the ability to unlock the bootloader in One UI 8, which would be a huge blow to Android customization.

CalyxOS, a privacy-oriented Android fork, has announced a pause on updates. But given the challenges most custom ROMs face, ...

Some users are reporting that their Google Pixel 8 phones are shipping with the bootloader unlocked. Here's everything you need to know.

Pixel 9 series buyers are reporting that several AI-powered features have stopped working after unlocking their bootloaders.

It seems like some Pixel phones have been bricked after the June 2025 update or tinkering. But Google isn't apparently helping.

The Android bootloader is also open source, and adding a few lines in the right place means you can load the software configuration that allows an easy-access root shell.

An Android security engineer challenges the need for device lockdown and says that it's possible for carriers to support bootloader unlocking without having to endanger mobile networks or ...