Since Android is an open source operating system, why are bootloaders locked? First off, the bootloader isn't part of Android, it's what lets the device boot into Android.

If you’re an Android enthusiast interested in tinkering with your phone, consider these brands first. When you turn on a switched off Android phone, it doesn’t boot straight to the Android operating ...

It's important to recognize the significant difference between Android devices like the Nexus S that support bootloader unlocking by design vs. Android devices that can only be modified if ...

The Asus Transformer Prime will be getting Ice Cream Sandwich on 12 January, with an unlocked bootloader en route.

HTC Explains Android Bootloader Unlock Process, Warranty-Voiding Tool Coming Later This Month Chris Velazco 4:04 PM PDT · August 3, 2011 ...

Updated: The ASUS Transformer Prime has an encrypted locked bootloader, and buyers are campaigning the company to unlock it. ASUS responds with an unlocker, and blames Google.

Fastboot is a bootloader mode in Android that lets you check the bootloader state, among other things. Some manufacturers have their own proprietary versions in place instead of Fastboot.

ASUS is reportedly telling customers they can no longer unlock the bootloader on their phones, including the Zenfone 9 and Zenfone 10.

HTC may still decide to stick with its bootloader policy, but given the growing furore among Android power-users we imagine they're giving a reversal some serious consideration.

Smartphone bootloader firmware should be secure even if the operating system is compromised. But researchers have found five flaws in major chipset vendors' code that leave the process vulnerable ...

The Android developer community is well known for extending the lifespan of older phones well beyond what the manufacturer offered, but LG is closing a useful tool in that effort, its bootloader ...