Unlocking the bootloader easily on a device you own is considered one of the many rights you should hold after plonking down your cold hard cash. Not every OEM sees things that way though. The latest ...

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Years ago, unlocking the bootloader on Android phones was more common. While far fewer people do it now, there is still a niche that likes to test advanced software modifications and more. That said, ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. The message from most smartphone manufacturers seems abundantly clear – bootloaders are better locked. Even ...

Realme X50 Pro launched as the company’s second 5G smartphone in February 2020. It packs all the important features in a value flagship device. The phone has been announced for a number of markets but ...

Huawei mobile chief Richard Yu at a recent Mate 30 event. Photo: Matthias Schrader (AP) The recently launched Huawei Mate 30 and Mate Pro 30 boast a lot of upgraded hardware including extra cameras ...

Since the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro will ship without Google apps, an unlocked bootloader is the only way users will be able to sideload Play Services onto the devices. However, Huawei’s recent policies ...

Google’s newest smartphones have better cameras, improved fingerprint sensors, more RAM, and other hardware upgrades when compared to the previous-generation. But some of the key selling points for ...