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Samsung’s One UI 8 might shut down bootloader unlocking on Galaxy phones
(www.theverge.com)
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this post was submitted on 30 Jul 2025
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Doesn't this break laws in the EU, JP, and US?
There's definitely no law in the US. In fact the vast majority of Android device bootloaders come locked. Pretty much just Pixels and Galaxies that allow this.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unlocking_Consumer_Choice_and_Wireless_Competition_Act
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