Most new Amazon Echo devices are powered by Amazon’s Linux-based Vega operating system. But older models shipped with a custom version of Android that’s been locked down to make them feel more like an ...

The Moto E has received rave reviews from around the mobile industry as it has been able to offer a high-value smartphone at an extremely affordable price point. For those of you who intend to unlock ...

Recently, Google posted the official factory images for Galaxy Nexus porting the stock Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean ROM onboard. The stock firmware for latest Jelly Bean software allows users to reset ...

Samsung appears to be disabling bootloader unlocking in One UI 8 on more devices than before. Previously, only US models lacked the OEM Unlock toggle, but the restriction now seems to be spreading to ...

Samsung’s One UI 8 update reportedly removes the option to unlock the bootloader on many Galaxy devices. This change impacts advanced users who customize their phones with custom ROMs or root access.

OnePlus is tightening the rules around bootloader access with its latest software update. With the rollout of ColorOS 16 in China, users who want to unlock their phone’s bootloader will now need to ...