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Do not revoke permission to unlock the bootloader.

(Topic created: 08-07-2025 09:36 AM)
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Parvinakter123
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Galaxy S25

Don't take away bootloader unlock function from every Samsung device it is essential for everyone. Give everyone permission to root the device and use custom ROMs.

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Mujibar
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Galaxy S25
The bootloader has been locked on Snapdragon devices for quite some time now. Samsung is now doing the same for Exynos chipsets starting with One UI 8/Android 16. This is in line with Google's new policy, starting with Android 16.
CEParsons
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Also being locked to comply with the EU, IIRC
Tom6068
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You can run Graphene OS for example, and it works well with Android 16 on Pixel 9 devices. The issue is when Pixel 10s come out, that will be a different challenge. Note I am only talking about that last sentence, not SD or Samsung devices. Android 16 has been out since early June and there are quite a few sites with instructions to installing well functioning custom ROMs on the pixel 9s.

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Another modder! Welcome!! Samsung was gold back in cynogen mod days wasn't it 🙏
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Pianodude58
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Speak for yourself, it's not essential for me.
CEParsons
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Not essential for 99.9% of users, tbh. Most people have no idea what the bootloader even is, let alone care whether or not it's locked.
Robin621k
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Nor I!
Robin621k
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This is should be directed to Google, the owner of Android platform. This is their edict. This means no more Graphene OS moving forward on Pixel devices.
Mujibar
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Or any custom ROMs on those phones. Shame.