An XDA Forums user confirms that after unlocking the bootloader, the Z Fold 3’s cameras were completely non-functional: facial recognition, loading the camera app, and trying third-party camera apps ...

In brief: People who are planning on buying a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 to play with custom software on it will have to make a bigger tradeoff than ever before, with the simple action of unlocking the ...

The US version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone has a locked bootloader which prevents users from easily loading custom firmware on the phone. That’s not surprising, since most Android phones sold ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Since the version of the Galaxy S3 on Verizon that thousands of you pre-ordered has a locked bootloader, ...

Samsung isn’t exactly the best choice for those that love tinkering around with their devices. Unlocking the bootloader not only voids the warranty but also trips Samsung’s Knox security suite and ...

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 ...

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Verizon has confirmed that it is locking the bootloader on the Samsung Galaxy S III, which puts up a small hurdle for Android hackers. Verizon has confirmed that it is locking the bootloader on the ...

Samsung may be tightening control over its smartphones with the upcoming One UI 8 update. According to a report by a contributor on XDA Developers, the company appears to be disabling bootloader ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Two days ago, word of a locked bootloader on Samsung’s new Galaxy S4 spread across this vast internet thanks ...

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A new security vulnerability could leave many Linux and Windows computers using the GRUB2 bootloader open to attack. After acquiring the maker of the Focals smart glasses recently, Google is bricking ...