HyperOS 3 update bricks Xiaomi phones running fake global ROMs: Here’s how you can fix it

A new HyperOS 3 update from Xiaomi is reportedly bricking certain devices, especially imported smartphones from the brand ...

New OnePlus updates can permanently lock your phone's software future

OnePlus is reportedly starting to push out Anti-Rollback Protection (ARB) to its devices, restricting firmware downgrades and custom ROMs.
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HyperOS 3 is bricking Phones with “converted Global ROMs”

Xiaomi is bricking grey market Chinese phones running “converted Global ROMs” via a region-lock security check in HyperOS 3.0 ...

Here's why OnePlus bricked your phone when you tried downgrading it

OnePlus has issued a statement after reports that some phones were bricked when trying to downgrade the firmware or install a ...
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What happened to custom ROMs? [Video]

Rewind almost 15 years, and the Android ROM scene was thriving. Nightly builds, tons of projects, we truly were ...
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Friday Question: Is Your Android Phone Rooted and Running a Custom ROM Still?

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Years ago, on Fridays, we would share Custom ROM Friday posts that would highlight new and exciting ...