If you like unlocking a Xiaomi phone's bootloader willy-nilly, we have bad news: Xiaomi is now limiting you to one unlock per device per year.

Samsung appears to have removed the OEM Unlocking option in One UI 8, disabling bootloader unlocking on more devices than before.

Tinkerers left in the cold as One UI 8 slams the door shut Mobile phone giant Samsung has decided to kill off the bootloader on its operating system and prevent those who love to tinker with their ...

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

Apparently Samsung is blocking Bootloader Unlocking with the recent One UI 8 update. This will change things for custom development.