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, ...

OnePlus is placing new restrictions on bootloader unlocking for certain users starting its Android 16 update which arrives later this year.

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 ...

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.

Samsung's Android 16-based One UI 8 update reportedly removes the option to unlock the bootloader on many Galaxy phones.

Xiaomi's 2025 bootloader unlock policy explained: One device per year limit, 14-day validity, stricter rules, and its impact on developers and users.

Google has released the May 2025 security update for Pixel devices, which crucially includes a bootloader with an updated anti-rollback threshold on certain devices, meaning users cannot revert to ...

As a part of the May 2025 update for Pixel devices, Google has added a note/warning to the factory image page, letting owners of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 8 know that they are getting a new bootloader ...