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Hisense A9 E Ink smartphone gets (unofficial) bootloader unlock and root

The Hisense A9 is an Android phone with a 6.1 inch, 1248 x 824 pixel greyscale E Ink display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, and support for up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Unlocking the ...
Android Authority

ASUS is apparently killing the ability to root Zenfones (Update: Maybe not?)

ASUS has apparently withdrawn the ability to unlock the bootloader on its phones. As per the company’s technical support team, Zenfone 10 and Zenfone 9 users won’t be able to root their phones. A ...
9to5google

OnePlus requires more users to get permission for bootloader unlock with Android 16

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, ...
Android Authority

Exclusive: Your Xiaomi phone won't get HyperOS updates if you unlock the bootloader

Xiaomi has confirmed that it is blocking bootloader unlocking by default on HyperOS phones. The company says you’ll need to apply for permission to unlock your HyperOS device via its forum. MIUI and ...
talkandroid.com

What Is Root Access On Android And Is It Worth Getting It

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Root access is one ...