Droid X rooted, bootloader still locked

Stu · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 9:14 am

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Android enthusiast Stephen Bird found a way to gain root access on Motorola's new Droid X smartphone. He ported an exploit for the Motorola Milestone that was recently published by developer Sebastian Krahmer.

The exploit takes advantage of an Android flaw that is similar to a privilege escalation vulnerability Krahmer found in udev last year. He briefly explains the hack in a little message to Google's engineers that is included in a document that he distributes with the exploit code.

"For the Google Engineers: The vulnerability is inside init, perfectly porting old udev's CVE-2009-1185," he wrote. "Exploitation sounds easy therefore but only the experienced will recognize its beauty."

Droid X owners can use the Android debugging tool to run the exploit on their device. Step-by-step instructions are available from the

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swooper · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:42 pm

That's pretty awesome. Have you tried installing Chrome Os on a USB yet? I highly suggest it.

Mike · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:26 am

I'm scared of trying to root my Android phone... I know it's easy, especially on mine (HTC Aria), but to me it isn't worth it. It breaks updates (I'm waiting patiently for Froyo) and to me the possibility of bricking my phone outweighs the benefits. In addition, it works so well without root that I don't even want to!

Rick · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:51 pm

I have my Droid X, but I am way too afraid to be tinkering with it. It might open up its doors for bugs, viruses, etc.....I mean, come on, Droid X is a beauty. I love my Droid X!!!!!

swooper · Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:50 am

Well, there is a couple of alpha builds out there done up, of chrome OS. Only work on USB thumb drives, so check it out.

Rick · Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:39 pm

swooper wrote:

Well, there is a couple of alpha builds out there done up, of chrome OS. Only work on USB thumb drives, so check it out.

Totally irrelevant post.....

Let's be consistent with the flow of, Droid X, forget Chrome OS....

Thanks

I am enjoying my Droid X stock as it is. It works just as good as an iPhone Jailbroken. I can do more with this then an iPhone without the Jailbroken iPhone/iPod. I am relieved.

Mike · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:53 am

Glad you like it! I'm also enjoying my Android phone. It really is an impressive mobile OS and I think has the potential to take over, especially with the 1-carrier lockdown here in the US on the iPhone. The negative press Apple is getting isn't helping either.

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