One of the last things the Linux kernel does during system boot is mount the root filesystem. The Linux kernel dictates no filesystem structure, but user space applications expect to find files with ...

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Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...

Small Linux-based devices often need to load firmware before a filesystem is available. A new kernel feature would replace driver-specific code with a general API for getting all needed firmware up ...

Memory handling issues in U-Boot open-source bootloader for embedded devices make possible multiple exploitation techniques that lead to arbitrary code execution. U-Boot, short for the Universal Boot ...

As our reliance on technology grows, so does the need for robust security measures that protect systems from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. One critical area of focus is the system's boot ...

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During the early years of cell phones, lifespan was mainly limited by hardware (buttons wearing out, dropping phones, or water damage), software is a primary reason that phones are replaced today.

ASUS unveiled the Zenfone Max Pro M1 on April 23 in India but the device only went up for pre-orders on May 3 and will be available for purchase on May 10. The pre-orders have shown that the ASUS ...

Mobile phone giant Samsung has decided to kill off the bootloader on its operating system and prevent those who love to tinker with their phone from getting their fix. While most Samsung Galaxy owners ...

Some Google Pixel 2 units had their bootloader unlock option disabled, but Google has issued a remote fix to address the issue. The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are among the hottest and most ...