Bootloader unlocking
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Bootloader unlocking is the process of disabling the bootloader security that enforces secure boot during the boot procedure. It can allow advanced customizations, such as installing custom firmware, or replacing the operating system with another one. Some bootloaders are not locked at all and some are locked, but can be unlocked with a command, a setting or with assistance from the manufacturer. Some do not include an unlocking method and can only be unlocked through a software exploit. Bootloader unlocking is also done for mobile forensics purposes, to extract digital evidence from mobile devices, using tools such as Cellebrite UFED.
Bootloader unlocking is the process of disabling the bootloader security that enforces secure boot during the boot procedure. It can allow advanced customizations, such as installing custom firmware, or replacing the operating system with another one. Some bootloaders are not locked at all and some are locked, but can be unlocked with a command, a setting or with assistance from the manufacturer. Some do not include an unlocking method and can only be unlocked through a software exploit. Bootloader unlocking is also done for mobile forensics purposes, to extract digital evidence from mobile devices, using tools such as Cellebrite UFED.
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