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Samsung's One UI 8 Blocks Bootloader, Frustrates Users

7/30/2025

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Samsung's One UI 8 update has sparked frustration among users by blocking bootloader unlocking for custom ROM installations. This unexpected shift impacts devices beyond the US, where such freedom was once permitted. The revelation emerged from code analysis of the new update accompanying the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7, leaving many users seeking answers from Samsung.

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Story summary

Samsung's One UI 8 update has sparked frustration among users by blocking bootloader unlocking for custom ROM installations. This unexpected shift impacts devices beyond the US, where such freedom was once permitted. The revelation emerged from code analysis of the new update accompanying the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7, leaving many users seeking answers from Samsung.