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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?