A new exploit, dubbed "Qualcomm GBL exploit," is being chained with other exploits to bring bootloader unlocking to several flagship phones.

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Xiaomi has introduced significant changes to its Bootloader (BL) unlocking policy, effective from January 1, 2025. These updates mark a significant shift in the company’s approach to device ...

A massive new exploit bypasses Qualcomm and OEM security, allowing users to easily unlock the bootloaders on the Xiaomi 17 and other Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 devices.

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In the UK, a Zenfone buyer sued ASUS over the company’s broken promise to provide bootloader unlocking support for its phones. The buyer won, getting a full refund for the phone and their court fees, ...

Xiaomi‘s wide variety of devices have resulted in lots of interest from developers and users together. Following the release of many different Xiaomi devices priced at any budget, developers have ...

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For many Xiaomi fans, using the phone as it comes out of the box is never enough. Some of us want more control. We want to install custom ROMs, root the device, or just explore features hidden under ...

Early testers noticed that the "OEM Unlocking" option, which allows users to unlock the bootloader, is missing on both the Galaxy S25 Ultra One UI 8 beta build. It is also absent on the pre-installed ...