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 ...

Some Verizon Pixel 2 owners reported being able to unlock their bootloaders Bootloader unlocking facilitates the process of loading custom software on devices It is unknown why the workaround to ...

Xiaomi just launched its new “HyperOS” skin for Android devices, but in a bit of a twist of the knife to enthusiasts, the company is not only disabling the option to unlock the bootloader but is also ...

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

Unlocking your phone’s bootloader is an essential step if you want to install alternative ROMs, beta versions of Android, different operating systems, or get root access for greater control. So it was ...

Buy a Google Pixel or Pixel XL smartphone from the Google Store and all you need to do to unlock the bootloader is allow OEM unlocking in the Developer Options settings, connect to a computer with a ...

New Xiaomi phones and their locked boot loaders have been a source of frustration for international fans of the brand, but shop.gizchina.com have managed to unlock it on the newest Xiaomi Mi4S. The ...

Huawei mobile chief Richard Yu at a recent Mate 30 event. Photo: Matthias Schrader (AP) The recently launched Huawei Mate 30 and Mate Pro 30 boast a lot of upgraded hardware including extra cameras ...