For many Xiaomi fans, using the phone as it comes out of the box is never enough. Some of us want more control. We want to install custom ROMs, root the device, or just explore features hidden under ...

With Google's genuine Android smartphone 'Pixel' series, you can easily unlock the bootloader from the setting screen and install another OS. However, you need to be connected to the internet and ...

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 ...

Nexus 6P のブートローダーをアンロックする際に、従来の「fastboot oem unlock」は利用できず、代わりに Android 6.0 で追加された「fastboot flashing」コマンドを利用しなければならないことが判明しました。従来、Nexus のブートローダーをアンロックするには「fastboot ...

In the UK, a Zenfone buyer sued ASUS over the company’s broken promise to provide bootloader unlocking support for its phones. The buyer won, getting a full refund for the phone and their court fees, ...

ASUS has apparently withdrawn the ability to unlock the bootloader on its phones. As per the company’s technical support team, Zenfone 10 and Zenfone 9 users won’t be able to root their phones. A ...

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 ...