New Qualcomm exploit chain brings bootloader unlocking freedom to Android flagships (Updated: Statement)

A new exploit, dubbed "Qualcomm GBL exploit," is being chained with other exploits to bring bootloader unlocking to several flagship phones.

Qualcomm GBL Exploit Reportedly Enables Bootloader Unlocking on Flagships

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Qualcomm responds to GBL exploit used on latest Snapdragon flagships

Qualcomm confirms fixes for the GBL exploit are now with Android brands, patching the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 ...

875 Million Android Phones Put At Risk From 60 Second Hack

One in 4 Android phones impacted by a critical security vulnerability that allowed hackers to access locked and protected ...
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I wanted to stop video backup in Google Photos, but it meant losing photo backup too

I discovered the only way to stop video backups was to move videos out of the camera folder ...
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Xiaomi 17, other Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 devices cracked wide open in massive bootloader exploit

A massive new exploit bypasses Qualcomm and OEM security, allowing users to easily unlock the bootloaders on the Xiaomi 17 and other Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 devices.
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Stop settling for stock Android: 6 things LineageOS does better

LineageOS is the best custom Android ROM for a reason.

875 Million Android Phones Face Risk Due to Hidden Chip Flaw

A MediaTek chip flaw could put up to 875 million Android phones at risk, exposing how a locked device can still be vulnerable below the surface.

Google is adjusting the very core of Android OS to speed up your phone

Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently. The post Google ...