Google has revealed a new boot check in Android Nougat that prevents the phone from loading if your phone is corrupt, has malware or has been modified.

First off, the bootloader isn't part of Android, it's what lets the device boot into Android. Device manufacturers generally want you to stick to the version of Android they preloaded on the device.

That’s right folks, since unlocking the bootloader gives you a much greater level of control over how the device operates, you can kiss parts (or all) of your warranty goodbye.

In Android 7.0, it's going a step further. In Nougat, verified boot will be "strictly enforcing" and won't allow your device to boot if the software has been compromised.

After flashing the May 2025 update on these devices you won’t be able to flash and boot older Android 15 builds.

Linuxium Bootloader is a GRUB -like tool that can check for available software and give you a set of appropriate options every time you boot a device like the Rikomagic MK802 IV or Tronsmart T428.

Hackers at xda-developers have found a new hack that concerns Samsung's Exynos-based devices. This hack would allow users to boot their devices with an open source bootloader directly from the SD ...

A new security measure in Android 7.0 Nougat will prevent devices infected with malware from booting up. However, smartphones with non-malicious corruption will also be affected.

This flew under our radar back at I/O, but it's big news. On compatible devices, the new Verified Boot changes in Android 8.0 Oreo will prevent a device from booting should it be rolled back to an ...

Android Nougat will begin strictly enforcing verified boot on Android devices, a move that will make it harder for malware to hide on smartphones and tablets. But it could also cause devices with ...