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

Qualcomm confirms fixes for the GBL exploit are now with Android brands, patching the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 bootloader unlock.

Xiaomi just launched its new “HyperOS” skin for Android devices, but in a bit of a twist of the knife to enthusiasts, the company is not only disabling the option to unlock the bootloader but is also ...

A massive new exploit bypasses Qualcomm and OEM security, allowing users to easily unlock the bootloaders on the Xiaomi 17 and other Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 devices.

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Xiaomi just introduced strict restrictions to unlocking the bootloader on its HyperOS-running phones, citing security and data protection. While MIUI devices offer some amount of flexibility in this ...