Samsung’s One UI 8 update seems to prevent users from unlocking their device’s bootloader to load custom ROMs, as spotted earlier by SammyGuru. Over the weekend, users on the XDA Developers forum noticed that Samsung appears to have disabled the option on devices in regions outside the US, where the option had already been locked for years.

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Samsung appears to have removed the OEM Unlocking option in One UI 8, disabling bootloader unlocking on more devices than before.

Yes, we tested Samsung’s latest premium foldable, but we didn’t try to destroy every surface and angle of the phone. For that, there’s JerryRigEverything on YouTube, with the usual scratching and bending,

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The Samsung 43-Inch Smart Monitor M7 (M70F) is a great option for those who want both a monitor and a TV replacement. It's $100 off, too!

A similar gift card deal is available on the larger Z Fold7, but the starting price is much higher at $1,999.99.