OnePlus is reportedly starting to push out Anti-Rollback Protection (ARB) to its devices, restricting firmware downgrades and custom ROMs.

OnePlus phones used to be the best choice for tinkerers and enthusiasts. But the latest update is changing that.

There are plenty of open source operating systems available for laptop and desktop computers. But in order to run Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, or other Linux-based software on most computers, you’ll need ...

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It looks like the international version of the Motorola Droid RAZR, the Motorola RAZR, will have the option for an unlocked bootloader, whilst the US version will come with a locked bootloader. The ...

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Following criticism regarding Samsung and Verizon Wireless’s policy for the bootloaders of its devices, Samsung announced that it will offer an unsubsidized Galaxy S III smartphone compatible with ...

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We didn't have too many reservations about the Galaxy S III for Verizon in stock form. Anyone who's been eager to load new firmware, however, has been up in arms over the particularly locked down ...

The newest in Samsung Galaxy foldable devices appears to have a few more locks on it than some past devices. As discovered this week by intrepid software engineers at XDA, a bootloader unlock of the ...

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, ...