Are Manufacturers Restricting Custom ROMs & Bootloader Unlocking on Android Devices?
Hey Android community,
I've noticed a concerning trend with some Android manufacturers starting to restrict bootloader unlocking, which limits users' ability to install custom ROMs. Recently, I’ve seen Realme disable bootloader unlocking on certain devices, which seems like a step backward for Android’s ethos of being open and customizable.
This raises a broader question: Are we seeing the beginning of the end for true Android freedom? As enthusiasts, we've long appreciated Android's flexibili...
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Hey Android community,
I've noticed a concerning trend with some Android manufacturers starting to restrict bootloader unlocking, which limits users' ability to install custom ROMs. Recently, I’ve seen Realme disable bootloader unlocking on certain devices, which seems like a step backward for Android’s ethos of being open and customizable.
This raises a broader question: Are we seeing the beginning of the end for true Android freedom? As enthusiasts, we've long appreciated Android's flexibili...
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Discontinuing syncthing-android
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Discontinuing syncthing-android
Unfortunately I don’t have good news on the state of the android app: I am retiring it. The last release on Github and F-Droid will happen with the December 2024 Syncthing version. Reason is a combination of Google making Play publishing something between…
US Commerce Department probing TSMC as suspected chip supplier to Huawei
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US Commerce Department probing TSMC as suspected chip supplier to Huawei
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[MKBHD] The Tri Folding Phone Impressions! - Huawei Mate XT
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The Tri Folding Phone Impressions!
Huawei Mate XT is the tri-fold phone, a concept come to life
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Samsung Electronics launches 'Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition' in Korea
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삼성전자, ‘갤럭시 Z 폴드 스페셜 에디션’ 국내 출시
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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite with Oryon CPU cores
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Does anyone know the set of widgets in this video? (Apologies if there's a better sub for this)
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I tried the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Samsung Health App Update Makes Accessing Health Records, Managing Medications and Food Tracking Easier
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Samsung Health App Update Makes Accessing Health Records, Managing Medications and Food Tracking Easier
Samsung is committed to empowering users’ health routines with a seamlessly connected ecosystem of personalized wellness experiences. Samsung Health makes this
Gemini may soon let you make calls and send texts on locked devices (APK teardown)
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Gemini may soon let you make calls and send texts on locked devices (APK teardown)
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Here's your first look at Google Play Store's upcoming Download Manager (APK teardown)
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Here's your first look at Google Play Store's upcoming Download Manager (APK teardown)
Google is working on a Download Manager feature within the Play Store, and here's your first look at it. Check it out in action!
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite with the World’s Fastest Mobile CPU
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Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite With the World’s Fastest Mobile CPU | Qualcomm
The Snapdragon 8 Elite marks a groundbreaking milestone as the first Snapdragon Mobile Platform to feature Qualcomm’s next-generation, custom Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU.
Qualcomm claims to have the fastest smartphone chip ever and here's the evidence
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Qualcomm claims to have the fastest smartphone chip ever and here's the evidence
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Asus ROG Phone 9 Revealed with Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip, Arrives Nov. 19
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Asus ROG Phone 9 Revealed with Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip, Arrives Nov. 19
The new gaming phone will include the latest Qualcomm processor, with Asus teasing AI features in its announcement.
Geekerwan video about the 8 Elite
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高通新旗舰来啦！骁龙8至尊版强不强？_哔哩哔哩_bilibili
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Google Chrome will soon block password autofills if your Android phone gets stolen
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Google Chrome will soon block password autofills if your Android phone gets stolen
Google Chrome will support Identity Check, an Android feature that forces biometric authentication when your phone has been stolen.
Here's how Android 15 protects your two-factor authentication codes from malicious apps
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Here's how Android 15 protects your two-factor authentication codes from malicious apps
Android 15 blocks malicious apps from reading sensitive notifications with two-factor authentication codes. Here's how.
Expanding Google Workspace extensions available in open beta for the Gemini app
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Expanding Google Workspace extensions available in open beta for the Gemini app
What’s changing Earlier this year, we launched Google Workspace extensions for Gmail, Google Drive and Google Docs in open beta for the Gem...
Preview summaries of unread conversations in the Google Chat home view with the help of Gemini
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Preview summaries of unread conversations in the Google Chat home view with the help of Gemini
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Samsung says it has no plans to release cheaper Galaxy Z Fold
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Samsung says it has no plans to release cheaper Galaxy Z Fold
While industry experts expected Samsung to release a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold smartphone, Samsung says it doesn't have any such plans.
Exclusive: Google Pixel 9a to Feature 48MP Camera
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Google Pixel 9a Camera Specs
We're back with yet another Pixel 9a exclusive. Here are some Google Pixel 9a camera specs for you to chew through.