That said, the company warns that 'modifications aren't supported by Google and can cause hardware, software, or security ...

Google confirms Googlebook laptops feature unlockable bootloaders. Magisk developer John Wu has also teased Magisk for the ...

On a support page, Google details how you can unlock the bootloader on a Googlebook. Google says that a “developer or ...

Xiaomi Mi 9 is the flagship device of the Chinese smartphone maker. The successor of Mi 8 carries high-end specifications and features. Due to immense popularity, third-party developers have developed ...

Googlebooks have only just reached stores, but plans for rooting them are already taking shape. Google has officially ...

Oppo’s sub-brand – Realme recently unveiled Realme X2 Pro featuring Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset and a high-end Super AMOLED display. Realme made an entry into an affordable premium smartphone market ...

All the recently launched Xiaomi devices come with HyperOS, a more refined version of MIUI. However, unlocking the bootloader does make sense in some instances. For example, with an unlocked ...

In August 2019, OnePlus launched the Sprint OnePlus 7 Pro 5G for $840. The phone is a 5G variant of the OnePlus 7 Pro, which was released four months before in May. It has the same internal ...

The Huawei Mate 30 series went official yesterday as the first devices from the company that lack Google apps. Now, it’s been confirmed that the Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro will have an unlockable ...

I chanced upon the XDA Forums while looking for a way to update the original Motorola Defy to Android 4.0 ICS. Now I help people find answers to similar questions while covering the latest ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. People generally want the ability to use purchased devices how they see fit. Xiaomi, on the other hand, wants to maintain ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...