In theory, developers with an ADT-3 that is on an older version of Android or that already have an unlocked bootloader should be able to install the Android 12 previews, but we can’t verify that ...

But if you decide to unlock your bootloader on Pixel 9, it may be at the expense of AI features. Some early Pixel 9 buyers on XDA forums quickly found (h/t Android Authority ) that unlocking the ...

Buyers of Pixel 9 devices are reporting that unlocking their bootloader disables multiple AI-powered features. This is a bummer since it takes away a certain appeal from such AI-focused devices.

Additionally, rooting Android devices requires an unlocked bootloader. Basically, by unlocking the bootloader, you can make advanced customizations on the phone. But it does have a severe drawback.