In Android 7.0, it's going a step further. In Nougat, verified boot will be "strictly enforcing" and won't allow your device to boot if the software has been compromised.

How to Fix a Boot Loop in Android. When your Android's system files stop communicating correctly, the device may end up having difficulty starting. Boot loops are the result of system files not ...

Google has resolved a dangerous Android vulnerability which allowed attackers to reboot Nexus devices into custom boot modes, leading to spying and remote attacks. Patched as part of Google's ...

Boot and startup management applications allow you to make an Android-powered smartphone or tablet computer boot at a certain time. These apps are based around schedule creation utilities that let ...