Samsung allows bootloader unlocking on Galaxy XR after killing it on phones

The new Samsung Galaxy XR, the first Android XR headset, features a surprising, working bootloader unlocking option for ...
ExtremeTech

Samsung Disables Bootloader Unlocking With One UI 8 Update

Samsung is blocking its phones' bootloaders with the upcoming One UI 8 update. A recent report from an XDA Developers contributor says that Samsung has started disabling bootloader unlocking on ...
Android

Samsung's One UI 8 Reportedly Kills Unlocking Bootloader

Samsung’s One UI 8 update reportedly removes the option to unlock the bootloader on many Galaxy devices. This change impacts advanced users who customize their phones with custom ROMs or root access.
The Verge

Samsung’s One UI 8 might shut down bootloader unlocking on Galaxy phones

A toggle that would let Samsung owners install custom software has disappeared on phones shipping with the new OS, and One UI 8 beta builds for the Galaxy S25. A toggle that would let Samsung owners ...
Gizmochina

Samsung blocks bootloader access in One UI 8 — here’s why it matters

Samsung’s latest software, One UI 8, rolled out with the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, brings the polish of Android 16—but also a concerning change for power users. It appears Samsung may be quietly ...