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Root Rooting exploit for a stock 2.2 phone is now available!

I had no choice going to sock 2.2 my evo charging port broke, and even though i asked for 2.1, they sent me 2.2 on my new phone. But at least i will have a little better battery life while i wait.
 
Thanks son much for the straight up answer on whether I can root my stock ota froyo. I've been looking everywerje for an up to date yes or no answer. thankl
 
maugust8634 said:
I can't wait. I bought my evo and then did the ota. I didn't know anything about root now 2 weeks later I can't wait to unlock my phone. I've gained so much info between these forums and xda and others, I just want to apply that knowledge now. =]
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Same here I think I'm an expert at rooting now, and I'm still running OTA Froyo.... Lol if had only waited todo the upgrade a couple of hours... But this is great news
 
I did read about UNREVOKED FOREVER. Certainly this must be a possibility correct? Once UNREVOKED FOREVER is on phone, you do the 2.2 Froyo update and wouldn't you then have root? My concern is in the fine print.

The fine print notes that your phone will be vulnerable (security-wise). What concerns me about this is that with the S-switch off, and currently no way to turn it back on, it is a huge security risk. Once infected, then what? Obviously back to square one or worse.

In addition, I just read this today...

First SMS Trojan Detected for Smartphones running Android

Kaspersky Lab announces that the first malicious program classified as a Trojan-SMS has been detected for smartphones running on Google
 
hdvmedia said:
I did read about UNREVOKED FOREVER. Certainly this must be a possibility correct? Once UNREVOKED FOREVER is on phone, you do the 2.2 Froyo update and wouldn't you then have root? My concern is in the fine print.

The fine print notes that your phone will be vulnerable (security-wise). What concerns me about this is that with the S-switch off, and currently no way to turn it back on, it is a huge security risk. Once infected, then what? Obviously back to square one or worse.
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All the S-OFF does is turn off the signature reader. This Froyo OS is designed not to allow another rom get flashed to your phone without it being signed. The altered ROMs out there are not signed, that's why we can't root with stock 2.2 on the phone. FOREVER just allows you to have the ability to flash ROMs that don't have an official signature on it. That's all.

Additionally, if you are worried about a trojan or virus, there's virus protection software out there. But the only way you can get a virus by flashing a unsigned ROM is if the virus is IN the rom you're flashing.

In other words, don't let this scare you.
 
IRepTheKing said:
All the S-OFF does is turn off the signature reader. This Froyo OS is designed not to allow another rom get flashed to your phone without it being signed. The altered ROMs out there are not signed, that's why we can't root with stock 2.2 on the phone. FOREVER just allows you to have the ability to flash ROMs that don't have an official signature on it. That's all.

Additionally, if you are worried about a trojan or virus, there's virus protection software out there. But the only way you can get a virus by flashing a unsigned ROM is if the virus is IN the rom you're flashing.

In other words, don't let this scare you.
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Thanks for the clarification IREP, certainly it would be nice to have the option of turning signature requirements on and off (if necessary or desired). Have you heard any speculation regarding how long it might be until a solution is near? Potentially difficult question I know.

Regarding the AntiVirus apps, I've read that many are force close, resource hogs that are more of a hindrance than a help.
I am however looking forward to Kaspersky for Android. Hopefully, that'll be available relatively soon.
 
hdvmedia said:
Thanks for the clarification IREP, certainly it would be nice to have the option of turning signature requirements on and off (if necessary or desired). Have you heard any speculation regarding how long it might be until a solution is near? Potentially difficult question I know.
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No ETA, yet. But your fellas over at UNREVOKED are looking like they are on the verge of something soon. We all just gotta practice patience. I know that it's hard.

Side note: For those who like me who mainly look to root for tethering access, an alternative (until the root exploit is found) would be Easy Tether. Sure, you'll have to use your usb cord, but it's better than not having any tethering access at all. Just a thought.
 
hdvmedia said:
... certainly it would be nice to have the option of turning signature requirements on and off (if necessary or desired).

Regarding the AntiVirus apps, I've read that many are force close, resource hogs that are more of a hindrance than a help.
I am however looking forward to Kaspersky for Android. Hopefully, that'll be available relatively soon.
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Again, there's no benefit in having the S-OFF turned back on. It only reads the signature on official ROMs. Having it turned off gives you way more freedom: you can flash official roms and custom roms. With it on, you may only flash official roms.

And I agree, virus protection software is relatively useless. Unless you are in the habit of downloading suspect software and files from unknown people, this isn't much of an issue either.
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IRepTheKing said:
Again, there's no benefit in having the S-OFF turned back on. It only reads the signature on official ROMs. Having it turned off gives you way more freedom: you can flash official roms and custom roms. With it on, you may only flash official roms.

And I agree, virus protection software is relatively useless. Unless you are in the habit of downloading suspect software and files from unknown people, this isn't much of an issue either.
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't some of the apps signed?
 
ep3n3wp said:
Looks like we might get root soon...



xda-developers - View Single Post - There is NO KNOWN WAY to Root 2.2 Yet
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(Sorry, but the 6 year old in me had to do it... LOL)

BoooooOoOoOOooooOO!!!!

Same ol story: "Be patient." Please update us when we actually have some good news.
(ep3n3wp, this isn't a stab at you, but you have people in here who are waiting for something definitive for once and all we're getting is the same message)

Side note: Before anyone responds negative to my post, it's important to know that you need a sense of humor to understand it. I'm aware that these things take time. (it's sad that I have to put up such a disclaimer but in these days and times, people can be sensitive)

..Back to more waiting....
 
hdvmedia said:
Users are prompted to install a file of just over 13 KB with the standard Android extension .APK.

Comments? Anyone?
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My comment, pay attention to what you install. if you don't want to learn enough to handle a smartphone, get an iphone (I say that because of all the app store scrutiny). I mean this as no offense to anyone, but some people will take a new computer or phone or whatever and click, click, click away, oblivious to what the words are on the warnings and errors they float right by.
 
I haven't rooted before at all, so I'm ok with waiting. I'm just happy that we have dedicated people to hack everything that ever gets released :)
 
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