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Process of disabling entire booting
manufacturer. Some do not include an unlocking method and can only be unlocked through a software exploit. Bootloader unlocking is also done for mobile forensics
Bootloader_unlocking
Modification of Android devices to gain rooted access
original on 2014-07-07. Retrieved 2021-08-26. "#unlocking-the-bootloader Google instructions on bootloader unlocking". source.android.com. Archived from the original
Rooting_(Android)
Android-based operating system developed by Xiaomi
get HyperOS updates if you unlock the bootloader". Android Authority. Retrieved 2024-10-11. "Xiaomi: Bootloader Unlocking Permissions for Hyper OS Will
Xiaomi_HyperOS
Restriction built into a mobile phone
countries, carriers may not be required to unlock devices or may require the consumer to pay a fee for unlocking. Unlocking the phone, however, is almost universally
SIM_lock
Topics referred to by the same term
(security device) Phone unlocking, the removal of a SIM lock on a mobile phone Bootloader unlocking, the disabling of bootloader security checks that prevent
Unlock
Unlocked Android phone used for development purposes
The Android Dev Phone (ADP) was a series of SIM-unlocked and bootloader unlocked Android devices designed for advanced developers. While developers can
Android_Dev_Phone
Recovery mode included in Android mobile operating system
sent through USB bulk transfers. Fastboot on some devices allows unlocking the bootloader, and subsequently, enables installing custom recovery image and
Fastboot
Systemless root solution for Android
(init_boot.img or boot.img) and use Magisk to patch the file. After unlocking the bootloader, the patched file is flashed by using fastboot or Odin (for Samsung
Magisk_(software)
Mobile UI developed by Huawei
end its bootloader unlocking service for its smartphones. Devices launched after 24 May 2018 would no longer be eligible for bootloader unlock codes, while
EMUI
Removal of limitations from iOS devices
July 7, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2020. "#unlocking-the-bootloader Google instructions on bootloader unlocking". source.android.com. Archived from the original
IOS_jailbreaking
Series of Android smartphones, mobile computing device and Android applications
bootloader unlocking, which has recently become impossible on all Samsung devices running One UI 8 or above, as the code for unlocking the bootloader
Samsung_Galaxy
Mode on Android operating system for installing system updates and wipe data
storage access to SD cards Full ADB access, with ADB running as root Bootloader unlocking Qualcomm EDL mode Morgillo, Ivan (2016). Learning embedded Android
Android_recovery_mode
Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility
features the capability of unlocking its bootloader by a tool found in the Motorola Mobility website. An unlocked bootloader gives developers the ability
Droid_Razr
Taiwanese computer and electronics company
to unlock the bootloader of its ROG and Zenfone phone lineup. While previously phones like the Zenfone 9 and ROG phone 7 were previously unlockable, the
Asus
Customization of devices beyond what is normally possible
"Locking/Unlocking the Bootloader". Archived from the original on 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2022-04-30. "Easily Unlock Your Android Bootloader With Fastboot"
Hacking of consumer electronics
Hacking_of_consumer_electronics
Android smartphone developed by LG Electronics
upgrade to Android 8.1.0 “Oreo” in September 2018. LG supports unlocking the bootloader of certain G5 models. This allows them to be rooted, and allows
LG_G5
2010 Android smartphone by HTC
data packages via the adb program without the need to unlock the bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader or rooting the device allows the user to install non-official
Nexus_One
Android-based operating system for Amazon devices
that could allow temporary root access, permanent root access, and bootloader unlocking due to security vulnerabilities in multiple MediaTek chipsets. Based
Fire_OS
Software to extract data from mobile devices
HTML Dump the raw filesystem for analyzing it in other applications Bootloader unlocking Khalili, Joel (2021-07-31). "Cellebrite: The mysterious phone-cracking
Cellebrite_UFED
2016 Android smartphones by Samsung Electronics
preceding Galaxy S6. Some models of the Galaxy S7 series allow for bootloader unlocking and custom ROM installs, and as a result the phone can run Android
Samsung_Galaxy_S7
Free and open-source privacy-focused operating system based on Android
locked bootloader. CalyxOS also features an installer that guides the user through the process of unlocking and then re-locking the bootloader. The Calyx
CalyxOS
Chinese multinational technology company
2015. In May 2018, Huawei stated that they will no longer allow unlocking the bootloader of their phones to allow installing third party system software
Huawei
2017 Android smartphones by Samsung Electronics
the next six months. Some models of the Galaxy S8 series allow for bootloader unlocking and custom ROMs installs, and as a result the phone can be made to
Samsung_Galaxy_S8
Series of three smart phones released in 2017
it launching with Android Nougat. The Galaxy A5 and A7 allow for bootloader unlocking and custom ROMs installs, and as a result the phone can be upgraded
2017 edition of the Samsung Galaxy A series
2017_edition_of_the_Samsung_Galaxy_A_series
Smartphone model
allowed permanent root. In August 2011, HTC officially allowed unlocking HTC Sensation bootloaders at the HTCdev.com website. In March 2012, HTC updated their
HTC_Sensation
Non-Apple computer running macOS
Distros have fallen out of favour as the OSx86 community grew, as new bootloaders were developed that made it possible to use actual copies of the OS X
Hackintosh
2016 smartphone by Xiaomi
support Apple's proprietary "AirPlay" protocol. The Mi 5 allows bootloader unlocking and custom ROMs installs, and as a result the phone can be updated
Xiaomi_Mi_5
Linux kernel running on devices made by Apple
variety of devices made by Apple, including devices where the unlocking of the bootloader is not possible with an official procedure, such as iPhones and
Linux_on_Apple_devices
Security module for computing apps
validates the hardware signatures. Amongst the checks, the API looks for bootloader unlock status, ROM signatures, kernel strings, it also uses AVB2.0 and dm-verity
Play_Integrity_API
Nokia-branded high-end Android smartphone
bootloader could be unlocked. On 19 December 2018, Android 9.0 Pie was released for the Nokia 8. The Nokia 8, codename "NB1", allows for bootloader unlocking
Nokia_8
Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility
Prime Exclusive models of the device are ineligible for Motorola's bootloader unlocking program. The Moto G4 was lauded as a top budget smartphone, with
Moto_G4
Type of third-party software
be unlocked. "Unlocking the Bootloader | MOTOROLA Android Phones | Motorola Mobility LLC". "After-sales - Will rooting or unlocking the bootloader void
Custom_firmware
Android-based smartphone line by Huawei
Huawei freely supplied a bootloader unlock code to enable users/developers to root their devices. The URL to obtain the unlock code no longer exists. The
Huawei_Mate_10
2016 Android smartphone designed by Google
Pixel XL in December 2019. The Pixel 1st generation series allows bootloader unlocking and custom ROM installs, and as a result the phone can be updated
Pixel_(1st_generation)
Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility
United States whose bootloaders cannot be unlocked through Motorola's unlocking program, or unlocked with scripts made to unlock them. The international
Droid_Razr_HD
Smartphone by OnePlus
official Android 11 for the Oneplus 5. The OnePlus 5 allows for bootloader unlocking and custom ROM installs, and as a result the phone has received unofficial
OnePlus_5
Software to install macOS on older Intel Macs
experience is achieved while unlocking newer features on unsupported hardware, such as Hardware Acceleration, AirDrop, unlocking via Apple Watch, Sidecar
OpenCore_Legacy_Patcher
2016 Android smartphone by Xiaomi
Marshmallow. They were later updated to MIUI 10. The Redmi 3S allows bootloader unlocking and custom ROMs installs, and as a result the phone can be updated
Xiaomi_Redmi_3S
High-end smartphone line by Huawei
A Huawei executive stated that the company had planned to allow bootloader unlocks for the Mate 30, which could have promoted the development of custom
Huawei_Mate_30
Android smartphone
been unlocked using Sony's Bootloader Unlock Tool Archived 2014-07-07 at the Wayback Machine (which is only available for out-of-box carrier-unlocked devices)
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman
Sony_Ericsson_Live_with_Walkman
Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility
£79 right now". 18 January 2019. "What devices are supported by the Bootloader Unlock program?". Retrieved 2018-04-20. "Motorola Support - Localizar Respostas
Moto_G5
Android smartphone by Sony
codenames "maple" and "maple_dsds" (Dual SIM variant), allows for bootloader unlocking and custom ROM installs. Degoogled ROMs can bring the phone up to
Sony_Xperia_XZ_Premium
Android smartphone model
MIUI 11. Both are based on Android 8.0 Oreo. The Mi 5s Plus allows bootloader unlocking and custom ROMs installs, and as a result the phone can be updated
Xiaomi_Mi_5s_Plus
Android distribution
Generative Edit and Audio Eraser). The update removed the ability to unlock the bootloader of all Galaxy devices updated to it. One UI 8.5 (based on Android
One_UI
2021 foldable smartphone by Samsung Electronics
kills the cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 if you unlock the bootloader". XDA. "Unlocking the bootloader no longer kills the Galaxy Z Fold 3's cameras".
Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_3
Android smartphone made by Huawei
'csfrank271' published an in-depth article on XDA developers about unlocking the bootloader and gaining root access. The rooting method, though only supposed
Huawei_Ascend_G600
Process of starting a computer
(PDF) from the original on 2022-10-09. Retrieved 2017-12-21. Red Hat Bootloader Team. "UEFI shim loader". GitHub. Retrieved 2023-10-28. "Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting
Booting
2-in-1 detachable tablet by Asus
official bootloader unlock tool soon". Boy Genius Report. Retrieved 4 January 2012. The company announced that it is working on a bootloader unlocking tool
Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF201
Asus_Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF201
Type of computer security breach
be left unencrypted, such as the MBR and bootloader; the attacker can replace this with a malicious bootloader that waits for the victim to return and
Evil_maid_attack
ordered the blocking of websites that contained information about bootloader unlocking of netbooks supplied by the Argentine Government. The legality of
Internet censorship and surveillance in the Americas
Internet_censorship_and_surveillance_in_the_Americas
Mobile phone model
the mobile using Das U-Boot as a bootloader. Patterson, Ben. "Siemens SX1 (unlocked) review: Siemens SX1 (unlocked)". CNET. Retrieved 2025-11-12. "Siemens
Siemens_SX1
Disk encryption software
the bootloader itself supports LUKS (e.g. GRUB). This is undertaken to prevent tampering with the Linux kernel. However, the first stage bootloader or
Linux_Unified_Key_Setup
2014 Android tablet computer by Google and HTC
has included an additional step to "Enable OEM unlock" before users can unlock the Nexus 9 bootloader. The Nexus 9 was announced on 15 October 2014, with
Nexus_9
Discontinued open-source mobile operating system
interfaces, CPU overclocking and other performance enhancements, unlockable bootloader and root access, soft buttons, status bar customisation and other
CyanogenMod
Android smartphone by LG Electronics
released, but later versions are not supported. LG used to supports unlocking the bootloader on US996, allowing them to be rooted and custom ROM images to be
LG_V20
2014 smartphone model
partitions and soldering it back; the postmarketOS project notes that unlocking the bootloader requires replacing the eMMC and reflashing its boot0 and boot1
BlackBerry_Passport
Removing vendor-installed limitations in tech products
execute a boot ROM exploit and allow submission of a patched low level bootloader or hack the kernel to submit the jailbroken kernel after the SHSH check
Jailbreak_(computer_science)
Technology developed and promoted by the Trusted Computing Group
Google enforces Play Integrity API to Android devices with their bootloader unlocked. Mobile T6 secure operating system simulates the TPM functionality
Trusted_Computing
2010 smartphone developed by Google and Samsung
but is unstable. See The Nexus S cannot be SIM-locked and has an unlockable bootloader, allowing users to install custom ROMs. Joshua Topolsky, writing
Nexus_S
2008 Android smartphone designed by HTC
November 2012). "Access Denied: why Android's broken promise of unlocked bootloaders needs to be fixed". The Verge. Vox Media. Archived from the original
HTC_Dream
Jailbreaking application for iOS
targeted the handling of USB control messages in iBoot, Apple's second-stage bootloader. It ran through recovery mode, which is handled by iBoot, rather than
Blackra1n
Smartphone developed by HTC
have achieved root despite the signed bootloader, and the handset is supported by the HTCDev Bootloader Unlock tool. HTC announced the release of an update
HTC_Incredible_S
Security and privacy features of the iOS operating system
that runs from the Boot ROM. Its task is to verify that the Low-Level Bootloader is signed by the Apple Root CA public key before running it. This process
Security_and_privacy_of_iOS
2019 smartphone produced by Realme
smartphone's original operating system, ColorOS 6.1, allowed the unlocking of the phone's bootloader, allowing support for custom Android ROMs such as Lineage
Realme_X2_Pro
File format used in iTunes to install iOS firmware
caches, and a "Firmware" folder which contains iBoot, LLB (Low-Level Bootloader), iBSS (iBoot Single Stage), iBEC (iBoot Epoch Change), the Secure Enclave
IPSW
Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility
Locked/Encrypted Bootloader Policy". groubal.com petition website. Archived from the original on July 5, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2011. "Unlock Motorola Facebook
Motorola_Droid
2025 smartphone built from BlackBerry Classic hardware
feature updates. The developer later confirmed, however, that the bootloader is unlocked, allowing users to install their own software on the device. One
Zinwa_Q25
Digital distribution platform for Windows Phone
Phone 8.x cannot obtain or install software natively without unlocking the device bootloader and sideloading XAPs on compatible hardware. List of digital
Windows_Phone_Store
ordered the blocking of websites that contained information about bootloader unlocking of netbooks supplied by the Argentine Government. The legality of
Communications_in_Argentina
Smartphone designed by Google and Samsung
countries, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is sold SIM-unlocked. It is also hardware-unlocked (unlocked bootloader, allowing root access). The fact that the Galaxy
Galaxy_Nexus
Series of electronic devices by Google
updates to the operating system. All Nexus devices featured an unlockable bootloader to allow further development and end-user modification. Although
Google_Nexus
Security-focused, Android-based mobile operating system
These include bootloader requirements, such as Android Verified Boot with rollback protection, the ability to unlock the bootloader, and relock it with
GrapheneOS
Situation of degraded computer performance
still take disk space, it won't run and slow down the system. By unlocking the bootloader, users can remove the bloatware's files, install a custom firmware
Software_bloat
Custom firmware for the Xbox
decompression code Etherboot networking code GRUB filesystem support and bootloader code The standalone version of the Linux USB stack from Cromwell has been
Cromwell_(computing)
Android smartphone
Retrieved 2016-05-29. Feng 2015. Shiwam 2016. Unlocking Honor 5x Bootloader How To Unlock Bootloader Of Huawei Phones Official Method Honor 5x Stock
Huawei_Honor_5X
Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility
Motorola, including on their Facebook page, and eventually a method to unlock the bootloader was released. People began to create custom ROMs for the phone,
Motorola_Atrix_4G
2018 smartphone by Xiaomi
systems for the end user to install as they wish (after the user unlocks their bootloader). Since it was announced in August 2018, it instantly became Xiaomi's
Xiaomi_Pocophone_F1
Operating system for mobile devices
the user to unlock the bootloader with Fastboot, afterward, custom software may be installed. Some OEMs have their own methods. The unlocking process resets
Android_(operating_system)
Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility
retailing in India on March 19, 2014. A "Developer Edition" with an unlockable bootloader was released in late September 2013. On September 19, 2013, Republic
Moto_X_(1st_generation)
Touchscreen smart speaker produced by Amazon
"appropriate steps." In 2025, a community developer published methods for unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom recovery (TWRP) on the first-generation
Amazon_Echo_Show
Sony smartphone
however, and the kernel being unsigned meant that a user's bootloader would have needed to be unlocked, voiding the device's warranty at the time. The Xperia
Xperia_Play
2017 Android smartphone by Essential Products
Essential Phone runs Android, without modifications. It has an unlocked bootloader, potentially allowing for a significant developer community wanting
Essential_Phone
Android smartphone designed and manufactured by LG Electronics
has a highly capable face unlock feature which works with the front-facing camera. The phone has an unlockable bootloader, which allows it to run system
LG_Optimus_4X_HD
Mobile payments platform developed by Google
pass Play Integrity API checks. This implies having a device with locked bootloader and no rooting. Visa / Visa Debit / Visa electron (Android, Wear OS, Fitbit
Google_Pay_(payment_method)
2014 Android Smartphone developed by Xiaomi
(Kitkat) with MIUI v9 via OTA. The Redmi 1S comes with a factory-unlocked bootloader, allowing users from the outset to further develop the OS and "root"
Redmi_1S
Linux distribution for Xbox consoles
group threatened that if Microsoft did not release a first-party, signed bootloader for Linux, they would release technology that would allow Linux (and pirated
Xbox_Linux
Android-based mobile OS developed by Xiaomi
xiaomi.eu ROM image is technically challenging, requiring the bootloader to be unlocked and the firmware flashed. xiaomi.eu say that their ROMs were approved
MIUI
implementation (Ironclad) Web Cryptography API GNU GRUB to protect the bootloader password Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) used to secure Wi-Fi wireless
List of PBKDF2 implementations
List_of_PBKDF2_implementations
2009 smartphone
plus webOS could easily be modified without jailbreaking nor unlocking the bootloader in contrast to iOS and Android. Mobile device OMAP "Palm Support:
Palm_Pre
Smartphone model
can be used to modify system files, but it cannot be used to unlock the locked bootloader. Comparison of Firefox OS devices ZTE Open C "ZTE Open - Full
ZTE_Open
Operating system by Google
was born out of @tkgeisel getting sick of writing the same mini-OS for bootloaders or test firmware again and again so he took some time off between jobs
Fuchsia_(operating_system)
Form of non-volatile memory used in computers and other electronic devices
from disk into RAM, with only a minimal hardware initialization core and bootloader remaining in ROM (known as the BIOS in IBM-compatible computers). This
Read-only_memory
Free and open-source mobile operating system based on LineageOS
upgrade of Teracube 2e (2020) to Android 11, turn off OEM unlocking during initial setup if bootloader is locked, fixes in AppLounge and Advanced Privacy 1
/e/_(operating_system)
procedure varies considerably between manufacturers and device models. Unlocking a bootloader can erase user data on some Android devices, and incorrectly flashing
APatch
Low-level computer software
used to modify the behavior of different USB devices. Electronics portal Bootloader Computer hardware Coreboot Custom firmware Microcode Proprietary device
Firmware
2013 flagship smartphone by Samsung Electronics
later updated to 5.0.1, with Samsung provided updates; it has an unlockable bootloader (similar to Nexus devices) and supports LTE on AT&T and T-Mobile's
Samsung_Galaxy_S4
Core of a computer operating system
the kernel is one of the first programs loaded on startup (after the bootloader). It handles the rest of startup as well as memory, peripherals, and input/output
Kernel_(operating_system)
Smartphone manufactured by HTC
graphical user interface by the manufacturer. The Explorer has an unlockable bootloader, allowing users from the outset to further develop the OS and "root"
HTC_Explorer
Android smartphone by Sony Xperia
official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update in April 2016. The bootloader can be unlocked on both Z3 Compact and Z3 in order to install a custom ROM, but
Sony_Xperia_Z3_Compact
Line of consumer electronic devices
Google Photos and, for devices purchased directly from Google, an unlockable bootloader. In 2019, a class action lawsuit over faulty microphones in some
Google_Pixel
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