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You’re referring to a significant change in Samsung’s One UI 8 update. Yes, it has been reported that Samsung has removed the bootloader unlock feature from certain Galaxy devices with the One UI 8 update, which is based on Android 13. This change was first noticed by users who attempted to unlock their device’s bootloader after updating to One UI 8. For those unfamiliar, the bootloader unlock feature allows users to unlock their device’s bootloader, which is a security mechanism that prevents unauthorized software from loading on the device. Unlocking the bootloader is often required for rooting, custom ROMs, and other advanced modifications. By removing this feature, Samsung is essentially preventing users from unlocking their device’s bootloader, which may limit their ability to customize or modify their device. This change may be seen as a way for Samsung to improve device security and prevent unauthorized modifications, but it may also disappoint power users and developers who rely on this feature. It’s worth noting that this change may not affect all Samsung Galaxy devices, and some devices may still allow bootloader unlocking. However, for devices that are affected, users may need to explore alternative methods or wait for potential workarounds from the developer community. What are your thoughts on this change? Are you a power user who relies on bootloader unlocking, or do you think this change is a positive step towards improving device security?

The first Android Canary update for Pixel devices, released on July 10, brings several new features, improvements, and fixes. Here’s a summary of the key changes:

  1. Improved Performance: The update includes various under-the-hood optimizations to enhance overall system performance, responsiveness, and stability.
  2. New Emoji: The update introduces new emoji, including a melting face, a troll, and more, to help users express themselves better.
  3. Enhanced Battery Settings: The Battery settings page now displays more detailed information, such as the estimated battery life remaining and a graph showing battery usage over time.
  4. Customizable Quick Settings: Users can now customize the Quick Settings tiles, including the ability to add, remove, or rearrange tiles to suit their preferences.
  5. Redesigned Media Player: The media player has been revamped with a new design, featuring a more modern and intuitive interface.
  6. Improved Camera App: The camera app has received several improvements, including better low-light performance, enhanced portrait mode, and faster switching between camera modes.
  7. New Features for Pixel 6 and 6 Pro: The update enables the "Face Unblur" feature, which helps reduce blur caused by facial movements, and improves the "Magic Eraser" feature, allowing users to remove unwanted objects from photos.
  8. Enhanced Security: The update includes several security patches and improvements to protect against potential vulnerabilities and threats.
  9. Bug Fixes: The update addresses various bugs and issues, including fixes for problems with Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth audio, and more.
  10. Other Changes: The update also includes other minor changes, such as tweaks to the Settings app, improvements to the overall user interface, and more.

Please note that this is a Canary update, which means it’s an early, experimental release intended for developers and testers. As such, it may not be suitable for everyday use, and users may encounter bugs or issues. It’s recommended to wait for the stable release or a subsequent update before installing this software on a primary device.