Just days after the launch of the Pixel 6A, Google is rolling out an update to fix an issue that prevents users from unlocking the bootloader and performing mods, according to a report by Android Police. The change is included in the first Pixel 6A update that Google started rolling out last week.
In short, a bootloader is a piece of software that loads a device’s operating system (OS) when it is turned on. Gaining access to Android’s bootloader can give you full control over your operating system in a process known as rooting. It also allows you to install modified versions of Android called ROMs. While some phone manufacturers and carriers don’t allow you to unlock your device’s bootloader, Google does things differently. It lets you dive right into non-carrier-bound Pixels (which are also confusingly known as “unlocked” devices).
Last week, Android Police found several reports from Pixel 6A users who were disappointed to find they were unable to access the bootloader, and later confirmed the issue in their own Pixel 6A review module. A Google spokesperson told Android Police that a fix is included in the latest Pixel 6A update, though it doesn’t specifically mention it in its patch notes.
Google says the update will continue to roll out over the next week “depending on carrier networks.” So if you’ve been looking forward to modding your brand new Pixel 6A, you don’t have to wait too long.
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