Samsung One UI 8 Confirmed to Block Bootloader Unlocks Globally

Samsung is implementing a significant restriction for Android enthusiasts worldwide with the rollout of One UI 8, effectively eliminating the ability to unlock bootloaders on its latest devices. Recent findings from Galaxy S25 One UI 8 beta builds, corroborated by stable versions running on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, confirm that the bootloader unlock option is being removed across all regions.

This policy shift represents a major departure from Samsung’s previous stance, which allowed bootloader unlocking in most global markets, unlike the United States where the option was removed years ago. The change means users will no longer be able to install custom ROMs, kernels, or other third-party software that necessitates an unlocked bootloader.

While this decision is anticipated to disappoint the custom Android community, who often rely on custom ROMs for extended software support or enhanced performance, Samsung’s recent commitment to providing up to seven years of Android OS upgrades for many of its devices may mitigate the perceived necessity for such modifications for the general user base.

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