Comment Sooo.... will it work to root android maybe? (Score 1) 23
Can we use any of them to get root on any unpatched phone?
Well, things like BIOS updates are signed nowadays for obvious reasons - you don't want malware to install a its own version of the BIOS. Likewise, processor microcode updates are also signed for the same reason.
My point is I should the one to control the signing keys.
If I want to throw out the factory keys and install my own - that should be just fine.
Of course, not from the operating system level - but perhaps from boot level or bios setup level.
Why did you buy something that doesn't let you turn off secure boot?
I did not.
The control you should have shown was choosing hardware that doesn't paint you into a corner.
What I mean is I should also have control over what are the "Factory keys" from the top of key hierarchy. I should be able to add and remove keys and certificates as I please.
If I brick my device because of it, I can and will only blame myself. This is the right way.
Raising prices so you can line your own pockets is not fine.
What it actually meant:
Capitalism and free market is not fine.
What's next? "Communism is fine"?
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