hexagon527 comments on Samsung’s One UI 8 might shut down bootloader unlocking on Galaxy phones

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[–] hexagon527@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

When they say One UI 8 does this include phones besides the Galaxy S25? I have an S24 and am hoping it won't hit me

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[–] redti@lemmy.zip 17 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

I have a s24 here and the last update to One Ui 7 removed the bootloader unlocking option in dev mode. But that was mounts ago and no one talked about it back then so they did it hidden in the dark. Disgusting. See by your self and confirm it.

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[–] MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I just checked my s23 and you're right, the bootloader unlock option is completley gone - this is a disturbing trend of manufacturers taking away control of devices we actualy own.

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[–] coffeetastesbadlikecoffee@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

Huh, I have the s23 and just updated yesterday. I still have it in dev options (haven't tried enabling it though)

Wierd if they allow it for older but not newer phones on the same os version.

I would hate that though, I am really hoping to flash some other OS when Samsung stops with security updates.

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