A new exploit, dubbed "Qualcomm GBL exploit," is being chained with other exploits to bring bootloader unlocking to several flagship phones.
New Qualcomm exploit chain brings bootloader unlocking freedom to Android flagships
https://www.androidauthority.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-elite-gbl-exploit-bootloader-unlock-3648651/
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frongt@lemmy.zip · 20 pts · 155d
Part of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Apparently used in the Xiaomi 17 series, OnePlus 15, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Redmi K90 Pro Max, and POCO F8 Ultra.
If you have one of those or similar, check XDA to see if anyone has written up a guide for your device. Or try it yourself. It has already been fixed by Qualcomm, but it will take time for the brands to pull the fix, so don't update.
jnod4@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 155d
So I've opened the bootloader, now what? What android fork can I install on phone that is not supported by anyone?
emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 155d
You'll have to write one yourself, then.
hexagonwin@lemmy.today · 3 pts · 155d
you can use a treble GSI rom
yessikg@fedia.io · 1 pts · 155d
A generic android image or a generic linux image
shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip · 7 pts · 155d
Don't get your hopes up too high. I've heard this is relatively easy to patch.
0oWow@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 155d
Reading this article, my thought was WHY ARE YOU MAKING AN ARTICLE ABOUT IT? Share on XDA and move on. LOL
emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 155d
Great success!