One of the things that await users of Samsung cell phones Is the update An UI 8. This is the new version of the brand customization level that will be responsible for making the jump on Android 16.
However, this update was not expected to arrive with An important change that will influence Roto Encey. That’s right, the feared day has arrived: Samsung will no longer allow you to access the bootloader of its cell phones.
An UI 8 eliminates the OEM unlock option that allowed access to Samsung Mobile
Vehicle Gizmochina has collected several testimonies of the few people who have had Early access to a user interface 8: Users of the new Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 in which it is pre -installed and those of the Ultra Galaxy S25 who received it as a beta.
Everyone agrees that Samsung has removed the OEM unlock option in this update. With this change, Have blocked access to the starter manager (bootloader) of its devices.
To this we must add that the team of XDA developers He examined the firmware of this update and discovered a line line (Androidboot.other.ocked = 1) that shows him Samsung intentionally eliminated access to the bootloader And that is not a mistake.
What influences this? WELL Most users will not perceive this change. If you use your mobile phone as it comes and does not occur with profound changes in the system, it is likely that this option lose you.
However, if you have to perform the Android root, you should know Personalized Roma can no longer be installed in Samsung Moelili Nor make changes to the kernel. Or at least it will no longer be so easy to do (experts in the subject will always find a way to skip the restrictions of the producers).
Finally, we must mention that this change He will only influence the new Samsung cell phonesSince not everyone will receive the update to an UI 8. Telephone users such as the Galaxy S21 (and of the same generation or before this) can continue to access the bootloader to revitalize these old devices with Roma.
And you… What do you think of this change made by Samsung with an UI 8?
