OEM

[jtaaffe1989]

Can we please.bring back oem unlock in European devices please? Don't really appreciate being stripped of this as we spend over €1000 for a device, we should be able.to do whatever we like with it. Ifnits gone for good, this is my last Samsung device

[JAMES4578]

@jtaaffe1989 cannot see it happening as  it seems oem unlocker has been removed from the code with One Ui8.   An EU directive starting 1 August mandates  that Android Bootloaders must be unlocked on security grounds, it has not been an optioin the US for some time.  Aditionally there can be issues with banking and the like.

[MartynaK]

Hi @jtaaffe1989

Thank you for sharing your feedback — I absolutely understand how important device control is to many of Samsung users, especially those who are interested in customization and advanced functionality.

Please note that the availability of OEM unlocking can be influenced by several factors, including regional regulations, carrier agreements, and evolving security policies. While I can’t make any promises or provide a timeline regarding changes to this feature, I recommend staying up to date through official Samsung announcements and software updates.

I will ensure that your concerns are shared with the appropriate teams 😊.