
Just days after the Pixel 6A’s launch, Google’s rolling out an update to fix an issue preventing users from unlocking the bootloader and performing mods, according to [a report from _Android Police_](https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-6a-bootloader-unlock-issue-fixed/). The change is bundled within [the Pixel 6A’s first update](https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/172943026/google-pixel-6a-first-update?hl=en), which Google just started releasing last week.

In short, [a bootloader](https://www.techopedia.com/definition/3324/boot-loader) is a piece of software that loads the operating system (OS) on a device when it turns on. Gaining access to the bootloader on Android can give you full control over your OS in a process known as rooting. It also allows you to install modded versions of Android, called ROMs. While some phone-makers and carriers don’t let you unlock your device’s bootloader, Google does things differently. It lets you dive right in on...