OTA update (1.47.651.1) has been conquered (root!)

**freeza** · #1 (**permalink**) 07-05-2010, 11:24 PM

Looks like an 'anonymous' dev[s] has cracked the OTA update and with the help of SteelH of XDA, it is being distributed. To those who mistakenly updated via OTA only to lose root, or to those who happen to get a new phone with the 1.47 update applied, this is definitely for you.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=718889

**lipidfats** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-05-2010, 11:29 PM

saw this too. the whole "anonymous" scares me, not gonna lie. lol

xSD · #3 (**permalink**) 07-05-2010, 11:37 PM

What is scarier is how this root is obtained, via a Flash exploit.

**Karl** · #4 (**permalink**) 07-05-2010, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lipidfats

saw this too. the whole "anonymous" scares me, not gonna lie. lol

Its some Htc developer the cares

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSD

What is scarier is how this root is obtained, via a Flash exploit.

Why is it scary? cuz it was so ez?

JaredC01 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-06-2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarlE

Why is it scary? cuz it was so ez?

Because if you can use Flash to root the phone, anyone can write a Flash app that can take advantage of the loophole without you knowing about it?

**lipidfats** · #6 (**permalink**) 07-06-2010, 12:07 AM

so if this turns out to be legit, can someone post detailed instructions for noobs on how to do all this? Feeling kinda lost with all the previous info out there, then the hole getting patched and now this....... :/

**iknowsquat** · #7 (**permalink**) 07-06-2010, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lipidfats

so if this turns out to be legit, can someone post detailed instructions for noobs on how to do all this? Feeling kinda lost with all the previous info out there, then the hole getting patched and now this....... :/

I'm not speaking for the man but FastRX8 has done an amazing job so far with his tuorial.
I'd keep an eye on his thread.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=123714

**Karl** · #8 (**permalink**) 07-06-2010, 01:20 AM

hmm i cant get it work.. ever time i get to part 7
get adb promission denied

**lipidfats** · #9 (**permalink**) 07-06-2010, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winmonewbie

I'm not speaking for the man but FastRX8 has done an amazing job so far with his tuorial.
I'd keep an eye on his thread.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=123714

thanks, i've heard it mentioned a few times... will definitely check if he updates again...

**Karl** · #10 (**permalink**) 07-06-2010, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winmonewbie

I'm not speaking for the man but FastRX8 has done an amazing job so far with his tuorial.
I'd keep an eye on his thread.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=123714

he has an PC36IMG.zipthatg will root the new OTA already?