The Pixel 6A is getting an immediate update to make sure it’s moddable

Pixel 6A’s app drawer with search bar.
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge

Just days after the Pixel 6A’s launch, Google’s rolling out an update to fix an issue preventing users from unlocking the bootloader and performing mods, according to a report from Android Police. The change is bundled within the Pixel 6A’s first update, which Google just started releasing last week.

In short, a bootloader is a piece of software that loads the operating system (OS) on a device when it turns on. Gaining access to the bootloader on Android can give you full control over your OS in a process known as rooting. It also allows you to install modded versions of Android, called ROMs. While some phone-makers and carriers don’t let you unlock your device’s bootloader, Google does things differently. It lets you dive right in on...

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source https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/31/23286119/google-pixel-6a-update-moddable-unlocked-bootloader-rooting-custom-roms

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