Abstract: Bootloader transplantation and update is a necessary process for each embedded system development. Due to the complex architecture and strong hardware dependency of the bootloader, the ...

For many Xiaomi fans, using the phone as it comes out of the box is never enough. Some of us want more control. We want to install custom ROMs, root the device, or just explore features hidden under ...

OnePlus is making a considerable change with its Android 16 update which will require users to fill out an application before having the ability to unlock their bootloader. In a post this week, ...

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.

The RP2350 has a few advantages over its predecessor, one of which is the ability to load firmware remotely via UART, as [Thomas Pfister] has documented on his blog and in the video below. [Thomas] ...

Researchers in Microsoft’s threat intelligence team say they are using AI technologies to uncover security vulnerabilities in popular open-source bootloaders, including GRUB2, U-boot, and Barebox.

Using Security Copilot, we were able to identify potential security issues in bootloader functionalities, focusing on filesystems due to their high vulnerability potential. This approach saved our ...

Xiaomi has introduced significant changes to its Bootloader (BL) unlocking policy, effective from January 1, 2025. These updates mark a significant shift in the company’s approach to device ...

More than 100 Cisco products are affected by an NX-OS vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass image signature verification. Cisco on Wednesday announced patches for a vulnerability in the NX-OS ...