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

The Android bootloader is also open source, and adding a few lines in the right place means you can load the software configuration that allows an easy-access root shell.

Samsung appears to have removed the OEM Unlocking option in One UI 8, disabling bootloader unlocking on more devices than before.

OnePlus is making a considerable change with its Android 16 update which will require users to fill out an application before having the ability to unlock their bootloader. In a post this week ...

Xiaomi's 2025 bootloader unlock policy explained: One device per year limit, 14-day validity, stricter rules, and its impact on developers and users.

Samsung's Android 16-based One UI 8 update reportedly removes the option to unlock the bootloader on many Galaxy phones.

Google has released the May 2025 security update for Pixel devices, which crucially includes a bootloader with an updated anti-rollback threshold on certain devices, meaning users cannot revert to ...