Android Authority

Unlocking the Nexus 6P bootloader will require a new command

The new Nexus handsets has been reaching plenty of hands lately, and we know many of you just can’t stick to the stock experience for long. It’s time to get hacking! One of the first steps to reaching ...
Android Police

[Update: No longer possible] Verizon Pixel 2 bootloader can be unlocked via a simple fastboot command

Ryne was ostensibly a senior editor at Android Police, working at the site from 2017-2022. But really, he is just some verbose dude who digs on tech, loves Android, and hates anticompetitive practices ...
Liliputing

LG releases bootloader unlock tool (for only one phone so far)

Have an LG smartphone and want to unlock the bootloader so you can install a custom recovery, custom ROM, or other firmware? Now you can do that… maybe. LG’s last few flagship phones have shipped with ...
Liliputing

Google Nexus 5: How to root, unlock the bootloader, install custom recovery (video)

Google’s Nexus 5 smartphone is the first to ship with Android 4.4 KitKat, and the stock software is pretty nice. But if you think you might want to install a custom ROM or custom recovery, it’s a good ...
Android Authority

OnePlus now has a request form for bootloader unlocks, but don't worry yet

There is now a bootloader unlock request form on OnePlus’ official website. Requesting to unlock the bootloader of a OnePlus device would go against the company’s history in a big way. However, it’s ...