I’m very excited to announce Sprout, an open-source UEFI bootloader from @edera.dev that can reduce bootloader times to milliseconds, now available to try today!
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November 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I’m very excited to announce Sprout, an open-source UEFI bootloader from @edera.dev that can reduce bootloader times to milliseconds, now available to try today!
edera.dev/stories/spro...
edera.dev/stories/spro...
Good morning to those who pressed enter on my bootloader this morning.
November 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Good morning to those who pressed enter on my bootloader this morning.
Warning to all Samsung tab users that might see this, OneUi 8 entirely removes classic dex, and just gives you a very terrible dex that is just the normal android ui plus windows.
It also gets rid of unlocking bootloader, can't root or change os at a later date, just do not update.
It also gets rid of unlocking bootloader, can't root or change os at a later date, just do not update.
November 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Warning to all Samsung tab users that might see this, OneUi 8 entirely removes classic dex, and just gives you a very terrible dex that is just the normal android ui plus windows.
It also gets rid of unlocking bootloader, can't root or change os at a later date, just do not update.
It also gets rid of unlocking bootloader, can't root or change os at a later date, just do not update.
thats how i feel when i see shit like "the iphone must let you delete safari" and not "the iphone must have an open bootloader"
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
thats how i feel when i see shit like "the iphone must let you delete safari" and not "the iphone must have an open bootloader"
mais uma vez o bootloader fez assim. ainda bem que é só rodar o mkinitcpio e grub-install.
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
mais uma vez o bootloader fez assim. ainda bem que é só rodar o mkinitcpio e grub-install.
Quick update on this: I'm getting a KVM console connected so I can finish the upgrade and then I'll reboot once I regain access via SSH. Not immediately rebooting because I am not sure if the upgrade left the bootloader configured properly, so I'm not sure the server would survive a reboot
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Quick update on this: I'm getting a KVM console connected so I can finish the upgrade and then I'll reboot once I regain access via SSH. Not immediately rebooting because I am not sure if the upgrade left the bootloader configured properly, so I'm not sure the server would survive a reboot
man i neeeeed a better research android device, the only remotely modern android phone in the house is a pixel 4a with a fucked battery and waydroid has decided i'm not allowed to use it anymore
requirements
- can run the latest version of android
- rootable (so, bootloader unlockable)
that's it
requirements
- can run the latest version of android
- rootable (so, bootloader unlockable)
that's it
November 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
man i neeeeed a better research android device, the only remotely modern android phone in the house is a pixel 4a with a fucked battery and waydroid has decided i'm not allowed to use it anymore
requirements
- can run the latest version of android
- rootable (so, bootloader unlockable)
that's it
requirements
- can run the latest version of android
- rootable (so, bootloader unlockable)
that's it
The bootloader is unlockable which is a huge plus for anyone interested in trying to push the performance of the device or fix any nitpicks.
November 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The bootloader is unlockable which is a huge plus for anyone interested in trying to push the performance of the device or fix any nitpicks.
Two separate drives, one for Linux, the other for windows. If you keep windows on the same drive as Linux, Windows updates will sometimes destroy your Linux bootloader
November 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Two separate drives, one for Linux, the other for windows. If you keep windows on the same drive as Linux, Windows updates will sometimes destroy your Linux bootloader
dealing with the ups and downs of using linux.
on the plus side, it seems I must've had an issue with the windows bootloader for the last few years (the pc occasionally not posting, but I couldn't replicate it) which is gone now that I'm using grub. downside: now having to deal with hdcp issues.
on the plus side, it seems I must've had an issue with the windows bootloader for the last few years (the pc occasionally not posting, but I couldn't replicate it) which is gone now that I'm using grub. downside: now having to deal with hdcp issues.
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
dealing with the ups and downs of using linux.
on the plus side, it seems I must've had an issue with the windows bootloader for the last few years (the pc occasionally not posting, but I couldn't replicate it) which is gone now that I'm using grub. downside: now having to deal with hdcp issues.
on the plus side, it seems I must've had an issue with the windows bootloader for the last few years (the pc occasionally not posting, but I couldn't replicate it) which is gone now that I'm using grub. downside: now having to deal with hdcp issues.
Formate moi le bootloader sans UEFI
November 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Formate moi le bootloader sans UEFI
shoutouts to hoshimachi suisei, tenjin kotone et al for maintaining my sanity while i try to halt a boot sequence and break to bootloader for the 8th time in a row unsuccessfully
November 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
shoutouts to hoshimachi suisei, tenjin kotone et al for maintaining my sanity while i try to halt a boot sequence and break to bootloader for the 8th time in a row unsuccessfully
omg GRUB themes in the year of the lord 2025
we are so back
we are so back
October 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
omg GRUB themes in the year of the lord 2025
we are so back
we are so back
Today in "why did I decide to be a fw eng?":
Had tree producing images that brought up bootloader but kernel crashed after.
Built on another machine, was fine.
Turns out, month ago on the original machine, I'd symlinked py3 -> py2 because old u-boot wanted py2. Built silently but fucked up.
Had tree producing images that brought up bootloader but kernel crashed after.
Built on another machine, was fine.
Turns out, month ago on the original machine, I'd symlinked py3 -> py2 because old u-boot wanted py2. Built silently but fucked up.
October 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Today in "why did I decide to be a fw eng?":
Had tree producing images that brought up bootloader but kernel crashed after.
Built on another machine, was fine.
Turns out, month ago on the original machine, I'd symlinked py3 -> py2 because old u-boot wanted py2. Built silently but fucked up.
Had tree producing images that brought up bootloader but kernel crashed after.
Built on another machine, was fine.
Turns out, month ago on the original machine, I'd symlinked py3 -> py2 because old u-boot wanted py2. Built silently but fucked up.
got this recently for $20
its a google tv device
it doesnt require a verizon account to use
its bootloader unlocked and you can just boot stuff off of usb
the hardware is very similar (possibly the same) as far as i can tell to the xo6 pro x4
it runs android 10 has 8gb of internal flash
its a google tv device
it doesnt require a verizon account to use
its bootloader unlocked and you can just boot stuff off of usb
the hardware is very similar (possibly the same) as far as i can tell to the xo6 pro x4
it runs android 10 has 8gb of internal flash
October 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
got this recently for $20
its a google tv device
it doesnt require a verizon account to use
its bootloader unlocked and you can just boot stuff off of usb
the hardware is very similar (possibly the same) as far as i can tell to the xo6 pro x4
it runs android 10 has 8gb of internal flash
its a google tv device
it doesnt require a verizon account to use
its bootloader unlocked and you can just boot stuff off of usb
the hardware is very similar (possibly the same) as far as i can tell to the xo6 pro x4
it runs android 10 has 8gb of internal flash
Turns out a windows 11 update is what bricked my bootloader. Had to bring it into a shop to get it fixed. As always, fuck windows. Might be worth seriously investigating: omarchy.org
October 31, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Turns out a windows 11 update is what bricked my bootloader. Had to bring it into a shop to get it fixed. As always, fuck windows. Might be worth seriously investigating: omarchy.org
LineageOS is the best go-to option imo, especially if you intend to keep using google apps. keep in mind unlocking the bootloader may prevent you from using banking apps wiki.lineageos.org/devices/
October 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
LineageOS is the best go-to option imo, especially if you intend to keep using google apps. keep in mind unlocking the bootloader may prevent you from using banking apps wiki.lineageos.org/devices/
@reindernijhoff.net has a great drop on Bootloader. Output is svg. There are some great variations. Love it!
Check it out here:
bootloader.art/generator/213
Check it out here:
bootloader.art/generator/213
October 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
@reindernijhoff.net has a great drop on Bootloader. Output is svg. There are some great variations. Love it!
Check it out here:
bootloader.art/generator/213
Check it out here:
bootloader.art/generator/213
YT fridge tutorial: unlock the bootloader and root your device in 10 steps
October 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
YT fridge tutorial: unlock the bootloader and root your device in 10 steps
Samsung Galaxy XR supports sideloading APKs by default, without needing a PC or developer mode, and has an open bootloader too:
Samsung Galaxy XR Has Easy Sideloading & An Open Bootloader
Samsung Galaxy XR supports sideloading APKs by default, without needing a PC or developer mode, and has an open bootloader too.
www.uploadvr.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Samsung Galaxy XR supports sideloading APKs by default, without needing a PC or developer mode, and has an open bootloader too:
After being confused why I couldn't get one half of a ZMK keyboard to reset into its bootloader for many hours I finally thought to ask Claude Code which suggested it might be a power-only USB C cable issue, and solved my problem in under a minute
October 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
After being confused why I couldn't get one half of a ZMK keyboard to reset into its bootloader for many hours I finally thought to ask Claude Code which suggested it might be a power-only USB C cable issue, and solved my problem in under a minute
rp2040 goated with the makefiles and uf2 bootloader
October 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
rp2040 goated with the makefiles and uf2 bootloader
🔧 Tech specs:
- SAMD21 ARM Cortex-M0+ processor
- 12kHz sampling rate, real-time FFT
- Custom PCB (open source on GitHub)
- UF2 bootloader (drag-drop firmware/code updates)
- MCP73831 charging (1A safe rate)
- PETG enclosures (convention-durable)
Full docs: github.com/joshuawboone...
- SAMD21 ARM Cortex-M0+ processor
- 12kHz sampling rate, real-time FFT
- Custom PCB (open source on GitHub)
- UF2 bootloader (drag-drop firmware/code updates)
- MCP73831 charging (1A safe rate)
- PETG enclosures (convention-durable)
Full docs: github.com/joshuawboone...
barkitup/zettalights at main · joshuawboone/barkitup
Bark It Up! Fursuits and Rave Gear - ZettaLights dev repo - joshuawboone/barkitup
github.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🔧 Tech specs:
- SAMD21 ARM Cortex-M0+ processor
- 12kHz sampling rate, real-time FFT
- Custom PCB (open source on GitHub)
- UF2 bootloader (drag-drop firmware/code updates)
- MCP73831 charging (1A safe rate)
- PETG enclosures (convention-durable)
Full docs: github.com/joshuawboone...
- SAMD21 ARM Cortex-M0+ processor
- 12kHz sampling rate, real-time FFT
- Custom PCB (open source on GitHub)
- UF2 bootloader (drag-drop firmware/code updates)
- MCP73831 charging (1A safe rate)
- PETG enclosures (convention-durable)
Full docs: github.com/joshuawboone...
except for that one spot where the bootloader manages to full volume beep because it sent a low level command to sys.io.buzzer that still exists for compatibility with ibm hmmvw ecu experiments from 1986
October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
except for that one spot where the bootloader manages to full volume beep because it sent a low level command to sys.io.buzzer that still exists for compatibility with ibm hmmvw ecu experiments from 1986
Samsung allows bootloader unlocking on Galaxy XR after killing it on phones
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/237938/
TL;DR Samsung’s newly released $1,800 Galaxy XR headset includes support for bootloader unlocking. Unlike competitors like Meta Quest…
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/237938/
TL;DR Samsung’s newly released $1,800 Galaxy XR headset includes support for bootloader unlocking. Unlike competitors like Meta Quest…
Samsung allows bootloader unlocking on Galaxy XR after killing it on phones - Australia News Beep
TL;DR
www.newsbeep.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Samsung allows bootloader unlocking on Galaxy XR after killing it on phones
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/237938/
TL;DR Samsung’s newly released $1,800 Galaxy XR headset includes support for bootloader unlocking. Unlike competitors like Meta Quest…
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/237938/
TL;DR Samsung’s newly released $1,800 Galaxy XR headset includes support for bootloader unlocking. Unlike competitors like Meta Quest…