In a bid to increase the security of the Android operating system, Google introduced a new check for malware as part of the boot process in all Android devices. Until Marshmallow, Android devices ran ...

This is the first episode of our new series, Android Power User, where we talk about technology, definitions, and concepts to help regular Android users become Android Powerusers! The bootloader, in ...

Starting in Android 4.4, Google implemented verified boot (known as dm-verity) in the Android kernel to prevent malware from hiding in your device. This was all behind the scenes until Android 6.0 ...

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, ...

Chinese companies have released a number of tiny devices designed to let you run Android apps on your TV over the past year or two. Some of the best models feature Rockchip RK3188 ARM Cortex-A9 ...

It’s been a few months now since HTC CEO Peter Chou announced that the company will no longer be locking bootloaders on their devices, and enthusiasts have had nothing to show for it. Many of HTC’s ...

Verified boot has been a part of Android since version 4.4 KitKat, but Nougat will begin strictly enforcing it in order to keep malware and rootkits at bay. See also: Seagate unveils world's largest ...

Google's security measures in its mobile operating system include a malware check upon booting up an Android device. If malware is detected on the smartphone, users will receive a warning message that ...

The awesome hackers over at XDA-Developers forums are always at work making tweaks and hacks for our devices. They are one of the biggest reasons why Android devices are so customizable and so much ...

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 ...