The weekend has come and gone and yes, the bootloader on Verizon’s Galaxy S3 remains locked. We have root in a round about way, but as you have probably read across Android forums, this phone is going ...

If you were ever wondering what bootloader encryption, signing, and locking actually meant, this post is for you. My name is Ivo, and recently I posted this write-up on Reddit (check out the Android ...

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After HTC, which has in the past been warm and welcoming to hackers, stated that its HTC Sensation 4G (coming to T-Mobile USA) and the EVO 3D (coming to Sprint as a 4G WiMax phone) would both be ...

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 ...

What use is having a lock when you leave the door wide open anyway. That's the puzzle that OnePlus 6 owners are now facing after it was discovered how the phone may be fundamentally insecure right at ...

Custom ROM aficionados will have to add the HTC Incredible S to the ever-growing list of Android devices whose bootloaders are signed and locked. Like the Motorola Droid 2 and Droid X, Milestone and ...

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Android enthusiast Stephen Bird found a way to gain root access on Motorola’s new Droid X smartphone. He ported an exploit for the Motorola Milestone that was recently published by developer Sebastian ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Unlocking the bootloader and rooting your Galaxy Nexus is really only half the battle. There may come a time ...

Cameron is a self-made geek, Android enthusiast, horror movie fanatic, musician, and cyclist. When he's not pounding keys here at AP, you can find him spending time with his wife and kids, plucking ...

Motorola has confirmed that the just-announced Atrix HD on AT&T will feature a locked bootloader. Motorola has confirmed that the just-announced Atrix HD on AT&T will feature a locked bootloader.