ASUS’s bootloader unlock tool has been unavailable for many months now. The company previously denied reports that its phone could no longer be bootloader unlocked, assuring users that the policy had ...

Root My Galaxy is an open-source tool using the GhostLock Linux exploit for temporary root access on select Samsung Galaxy flagship phones.

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

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, ...

Years ago, unlocking the bootloader on Android phones was more common. While far fewer people do it now, there is still a niche that likes to test advanced software modifications and more. That said, ...

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 ...

But Xiaomi has confirmed that global devices with an unlocked bootloader won't receive the HyperOS update. And what's more interesting is that the brand is restricting Xiaomi 14 users to unlock the ...

OnePlus is tightening the rules around bootloader access with its latest software update. With the rollout of ColorOS 16 in China, users who want to unlock their phone’s bootloader will now need to ...