Googlebooks Have Unlockable Bootloader Support, and There’s Also Good News for Magisk
Google says advanced users can unlock the bootloader to install a custom operating system, but the process wipes data and voids warranty coverage.
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Googlebooks Can Run a Custom OS Through Unlockable Bootloader
That said, the company warns that 'modifications aren't supported by Google and can cause hardware, software, or security issues and may void [the] warranty.' Googlebooks are not limited to Googlebook OS, according to an official support page. As spotted by a Reddit user, Google says, "A developer or advanced user can unlock their device’s bootloader to install a custom version …
Googlebooks have unlockable bootloader support, and there’s also good news for Magisk
TL;DR Google has confirmed via an official support document that its new Googlebook laptops will feature unlockable bootloaders. The steps appear to be quite simple, almost Pixel-like. Magisk creator John Wu also announced that Magisk is coming to Googlebooks, with dedicated code and instructions releasing soon. This presumably opens the gate for easy root access. Unlocking the bootloader will allow for deep system modifications, performance tu…
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