How to roll back to an older version of Android

To roll back to an older version of Android using the Android Flash Tool, do this: Plug your Google Pixel device into a USB ...
Droid Life

Pixel 6 and Pixel 8 Devices Get New Bootloader in May Update That Won’t Allow Rolling Back

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. As a part of the May 2025 update for Pixel devices, Google has added a note/warning to the factory image page, ...
Android Authority

Samsung may be killing bootloader unlocking on all phones with One UI 8

Samsung appears to be disabling bootloader unlocking in One UI 8 on more devices than before. Previously, only US models lacked the OEM Unlock toggle, but the restriction now seems to be spreading to ...
Android Authority

PSA: Some Pixel AI features may not work if you unlock your device's bootloader

Some of the new AI features that debuted with the Pixel 9 series don’t seem to work on devices with an unlocked bootloader. User reports indicate bootloader unlocking affects features like Pixel ...
Android Police

Google's May update for Pixels is here with a new anti-rollback bootloader

Dallas was working on cars at a Honda dealership rocking a MyTouch 4G when Artem and the gang started Android Police. It was this very website that got him into Android in the first place — he'd sneak ...
Ars Technica

Android phones will soon reboot themselves after sitting unused for 3 days

A silent update rolling out to virtually all Android devices will make your phone more secure, and all you have to do is not touch it for a few days. The new feature implements auto-restart of a ...