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

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

Samsung’s recent launch of One UI 8, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, brought several enhancements, but one notable feature quietly disappeared. The ability to unlock the bootloader, a key ...

OnePlus is making it difficult to unlock bootloader with ColorOS 16 based on Android 16. Here are the complete details.