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I rarely root devices but I have yet to own an Android device that couldn't (eventually) be rooted using a community tool. This is anecdotal, there must be exce
by post_below 6y ago
I rarely root devices but I have yet to own an Android device that couldn't (eventually) be rooted using a community tool. This is anecdotal, there must be exceptions, but in my experience "locked bootloader" just means it might be a while before someone finds an exploit.
Easy enough for grandma, maybe not so much.
- judge2020 6y ago> Easy enough for grandma, maybe not so much. This is pretty important when we're taking about a billion devices. The amount of people who do this is irrelevant and thus 99% or more of these users will be vulnerable until their phone stops working or the Facebook app no longer supports such an old version, forcing them to get a new one [assuming new Snapdragon chips fix the issue].
- post_below 6y agoRight I never suggested otherwise, just clearing up the misconception that a locked bootloader automatically means the phone's OS can't be updated.
- TheSpiceIsLife 6y agoHow do you keep a straight face and say something like “security updates are possible as soon as someone discovers an exploit”? Deary me.
- post_below 6y agoThe exploits in question generally require having the device in your possession and unlocking it. I think the distinction is pretty clear.
- TheSpiceIsLife 6y agoExploits, plural. Kinda proves my point: chain of exploits.