GoKawiilGoogle confirms unlockable bootloaders for Googlebook laptops, Magisk support coming
Google published a support document confirming that its new Googlebook laptops will support unlockable bootloaders through a process similar to Pixel phones, involving Developer Options and recovery mode. Magisk creator John Wu, who works at Google, separately announced on X that Magisk support for Googlebooks is in development, with new code and instructions coming soon.
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Allowing bootloader unlocking and root access suggests Google wants to preserve the tinkering culture associated with Android on its new desktop-style hardware rather than lock it down like typical laptops. This could give power users the ability to customize system behavior, block ads, and tune performance, potentially making Googlebooks more appealing to enthusiasts than competing locked-down platforms.
- Google's official support document confirms unlockable bootloaders for Googlebook laptops.
- Magisk developer John Wu confirmed Magisk support is coming to Googlebooks with new code soon.
- The unlock process reportedly resembles the simple method used on Pixel phones.
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-10-05
Published there as: “Googlebooks have unlockable bootloader support, and there’s also good news for Magisk”
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