This is the first episode of our new series, Android Power User, where we talk about technology, definitions, and concepts to help regular Android users become Android Powerusers! The bootloader ...

If you were ever wondering what bootloader encryption, signing, and locking actually meant, this post is for you. My name is Ivo, and recently I posted this write-up on Reddit (check out the ...

As we have explained in some of our previous coverage about Android rooting, the vast majority of Android smartphones are configured to prevent users from tampering with the underlying platform.

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

As a bit of heads-up here, we wanted to let you know about a change that Google made to the bootloader in Android 13 for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a. In short, you won’t be able to ...

For reference, I have an OG Pixel. Bootloader is unlocked, but everything else is stock Android after flashing the March image just this morning.

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

Google's automated over-the-air (OTA) update system has plugged a "high-risk" vulnerability that affected the Android bootloader on Nexus smartphones.

The Asus Transformer Prime will be getting Ice Cream Sandwich on 12 January, with an unlocked bootloader en route.