New Qualcomm exploit chain brings bootloader unlocking freedom to Android flagships

A new exploit, dubbed "Qualcomm GBL exploit," is being chained with other exploits to bring bootloader unlocking to several flagship phones.
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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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Revolutionary: New tool for unlocking bootloader on most HTC Android phones

Unrevoked and AlphaRev, the development teams behind two popular Android hacking tools have teamed up to release a new tool called Revolutionary. It’s an S-OFF Tool that lets you flash a custom ...
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Android TV is the least moddable version of Android — here's why

Despite sharing Android's roots, Android TV is surprisingly hard to mod ...
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Amazon Echo hacks: You can unlock the bootloader and install custom ROMS on some older models

Most new Amazon Echo devices are powered by Amazon’s Linux-based Vega operating system. But older models shipped with a custom version of Android that’s been locked down to make them feel more like an ...