Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. People generally want the ability to use purchased devices how they see fit. Xiaomi, on the other hand, wants to maintain ...

Xiaomi has confirmed that it is blocking bootloader unlocking by default on HyperOS phones. The company says you’ll need to apply for permission to unlock your HyperOS device via its forum. MIUI and ...

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 ...

The main focus of Google’s new Pixel 9 series is on AI, with several new features taking advantage of the rapidly growing tech. However, if you unlock your bootloader, many of the Pixel 9’s new AI ...

Google’s new Pixel 9 series has caught a lot of attention, especially for its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features. However, there's a detail that might disappoint some tech enthusiasts.

Xiaomi, a leading smartphone manufacturer, is reportedly considering a significant change in its software policies. According to recent reports, the company may be planning to phase out bootloader ...

Xiaomi just introduced strict restrictions to unlocking the bootloader on its HyperOS-running phones, citing security and data protection. While MIUI devices offer some amount of flexibility in this ...

When the debate between Android and iOS heats up, the former side often highlights Android’s customizable features, including the ability of Android phones to unlock the bootloader. While most ...

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, ...

Google’s newest smartphones have better cameras, improved fingerprint sensors, more RAM, and other hardware upgrades when compared to the previous-generation. But some of the key selling points for ...

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, ...