Android is known for being a far more customizable operating system than iOS, but some device makers are taking away a key customization option.

We asked Android Authority readers whether their phone's bootloader was unlocked. And it turns out that many aren't actually sure.

Asus removed its bootloader unlock tool, forcing users to stay on their phone's stock firmware. A Zenfone buyer in the UK took Asus to court, and has reached a settlement for a full refund in a ...

Steps to Realme 3 Pro and Realme 5 Pro bootloader unlocking Install the Unlock Apk and tap on Start Applying button. Read all the disclaimer in detail, select the checkbox, and submit the application.

The users who managed to unlock their Verizon Pixel 2’s bootloader did so in just a few steps, without taking advantage of a specific exploit.

A new report says that the Android Pay app for Android Wear 2.0 won't work if the phone that's paired with the watch has an unlocked bootloader.

Unlocking the bootloader is a significant task on any Android smartphone before customizing the firmware and rooting it. Xiaomi Mi 9 also comes with a locked bootloader and users have to unlock it ...

After ending its mobile business earlier this year, LG has confirmed it will also shut down the bootloader unlock program.

The bootloader issue manifested itself only on the smaller Pixel 2 device in the form of a grayed-out bootloader unlock button within the Developer Options settings menu.