Some do not include an unlocking method and can only be unlocked through a software exploit.īootloader unlocking is also done for mobile forensics purposes, to extract digital evidence from mobile devices, using tools such as Cellebrite UFED.
Some bootloaders are not locked at all, others can be unlocked using a standard command, others need assistance from the manufacturer. On smartphones this can be a custom Android distribution or another mobile operating system. It can make advanced customizations possible, such as installing a custom firmware.
An unlocked Android bootloader, showing additional available optionsīootloader unlocking is the process of disabling the bootloader security that makes secure boot possible.
