Since Android is an open source operating system, why are bootloaders locked? First off, the bootloader isn't part of Android, it's what lets the device boot into Android.

OnePlus is making a considerable change with its Android 16 update which will require users to fill out an application before ...

Android Wear 2.0 will not let you pay with a wearable that's tethered to a smartphone with an unlocked bootloader.

The Nokia 7.2 bootloader is unlockable, a first for HMD Global's Nokia phones. However, a "fix" for this "problem" is coming soon via an OTA update.

Some users are reporting that their Google Pixel 8 phones are shipping with the bootloader unlocked. Here's everything you need to know.

Find out why Xiaomi is making it difficult to unlock bootloaders for HyperOS devices and what options exist for users seeking customization.

Smartphone bootloader firmware should be secure even if the operating system is compromised. But researchers have found five flaws in major chipset vendors' code that leave the process vulnerable ...

A glimmer of hope for would-be Android modders tempted by the HTC Sensation's solid hardware but turned off by the company's policy on locked bootloaders: HTC says it's considering changing its ...

For ambitious users, unlocking the bootloader may be a quick way to get Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich onto HTC devices without waiting for official updates.