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August 2, 2013 03:58 pm -04
Original Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/02/chromecast-update-breaks-root-friendly-exploit/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Chromecast update breaks root-friendly exploit
We hope you weren't planning to tinker with your Chromecast this weekend. GTVHacker has confirmed that a recent firmware update to Google's streaming media stick plugs the bootloader exploit that many are using to get root access. Some XDA-Developers members have tried maintaining root by flashing recovery images and disabling signing keys, but those aren't reliable solutions -- we've seen a few reports of bricked Chromecasts. If you're cautious, it may be best to wait until more adventurous owners find a vulnerability in Google's newer code.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Google
Via: Android Police
Source: XDA-Developers, GTVHacker (Twitter)
Original Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/02/chromecast-update-breaks-root-friendly-exploit/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
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