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A new exploit, dubbed “Qualcomm GBL Exploit,” has been floating around the internet over the past few days. While the identity of the discoverer is contentious, this exploit appears to target an oversight in how GBL (Generic Bootloader Library) is loaded on modern Android smartphones running on Qualcomm SoCs.
New Qualcomm exploit chain brings bootloader unlocking freedom to Android flagships (Updated: Statement)It’s not immediately clear if the GBL exploit can work on other Qualcomm SoCs beyond the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. However, since GBL is being introduced with Android 16, that seems to be a requirement for now.
New Qualcomm exploit chain brings bootloader unlocking freedom to Android flagships (Updated: Statement)…However, AYN has now changed the chipset name from the Snapdragon 8 Elite to the Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8. This chipset seems virtually identical to the Elite processor, down to the same CPU…
…Mobile Samsung’s next foldables may introduce a major shift in chipset strategy The Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup could stick to Qualcomm while the Flip 8 appears to be undecided. By…
…With the Ultra powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the other by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 , this is about as close as we get to a like…
…Tipster Yogesh Brar says OnePlus is testing a high-end tablet powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip , a high-performance alternative to the Snapdragon 8 Elite. If true…
…The representative confirmed that these laptops will support chips from Intel, MediaTek, and Qualcomm. He also said that “core” Chrome OS capabilities are coming to Googlebooks. Google announced Googlebooks yesterday, and this…
…The Galaxy S23 skipped it entirely due to inconsistent performance, overheating, and poor efficiency, while last year’s Galaxy S series also sidelined it — likely influenced by Qualcomm’s major leap with…
…Thanks to Qualcomm , we know that the device should come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. And a recent FCC spotting confirms that the 3.5mm audio jack will make…
…While the powerhouse Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy is reserved for all Ultra models and select markets like the US, the Exynos 2600 boasts a number of improvements that…
…In any event, MediaTek’s recent flagship processors have truly taken the fight to Qualcomm’s high-end silicon. So we’re interested to see how the Dimensity 9600 series fares against…
…On the Android side of things, the team says you can expect better compatibility and performance on devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. In other words, don’t be surprised if some games…