New Qualcomm exploit chain brings bootloader unlocking freedom to Android flagships (Updated: Statement)

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

Some Android Phones Are Becoming More Like iPhones In One Crucial Way

For years, Android users have knocked iOS for being a "walled garden," with the iPhone locking users into Apple's ecosystem and limiting how far they can stray outside of the company's guidelines.
WinBuzzer

Android 17 Gets Quantum-Safe Encryption Across Full Security Stack

Google has deployed quantum-resistant encryption across Android 17's security stack, covering bootloader, keystore, and app ...
The Verge

Samsung’s One UI 8 might shut down bootloader unlocking on Galaxy phones

A toggle that would let Samsung owners install custom software has disappeared on phones shipping with the new OS, and One UI 8 beta builds for the Galaxy S25. A toggle that would let Samsung owners ...
Android

Qualcomm GBL Exploit Reportedly Enables Bootloader Unlocking on Flagships

A new Qualcomm GBL exploit is reportedly affecting Qualcomm SoCs, mainly the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This enables bootloader unlocking on flagship phones that were previously difficult to ...
Gizmochina

Samsung blocks bootloader access in One UI 8 — here’s why it matters

Samsung’s latest software, One UI 8, rolled out with the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, brings the polish of Android 16—but also a concerning change for power users. It appears Samsung may be quietly ...