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Attaining SU Privileges in Android Powered Devices
A presentation by:
D.K.Sai Ganesh
IIIrd CSE
Siddarth Institute of Engineering and Technology, Puttur.
Contents:
Definition of AndroidHistory of AndroidRooting of Android DevcicesFlashing of Android DevicesProcedures for RootingJail Breaking And Rooting Benefits of RootingProblems of RootingPreventive Measure By ManufacturersRooting Vs. Jail Breaking Vs. Unlocking Conclusion
What is Android?
Android Means
Technologically
A Robot with a Human Appearance
In Mobile Terminology
An Operating System
History of Android
Android was Developed at Android. Inc.,
Their Primary Objective was/is
“smarter mobile devices that are more aware of its owner's location and preferences”
It is based on Linux Kernel
Android . Inc., Palo Alto, California
Android Creators
Andy Rubin Rich Miner Nick Sears Chris White
Android Releases
Lollipop
Attaining Privileged Access within the Android Sub System.
It is similar to Jail Breaking an IOS Device
Attain Super user Permission as in Linux Terminal
Exploiting Security Bugs in Firmware:Using The Command Line to exploit a vulnerability
Using of Packages:Flashing the ROM in Recovery Mode Using Packages available on Some Sites
Using of Some Softwares as such: SuperOne ClickUnlock Root
SuperOneClick
UnlockRoot
Apple’s Pride iOS Jail Breaking
Similar to Rooting of Android
Minimal Advantages
Not an Open Source
Minimal Development
Types of Jail Breaking
Tethered Jail Break
Untethered Jail Break
Semi-Tethered Jail Break
Tools
Tethered Jail Break
Red Snow
Untethered Jail Break
Limera1n
Semi-Tethered Jail Break
Cydia
Legality Of Rooting
Canada,USA,India Oppose Rooting of Android DevicesEurope,UK,Singapore,
New Zeland Laws Support Rooting Of Devices
Australia Is Unclear
Advantages Of Rooting
Install Custom Roms
Modify System Core Files
Uninstall Stock Apps
Install Xposed Frameworks
Firewall Control
Restrict App Permissions
Benefits Of Rooting(Contd.)
Apps Aplenty
Ditching The Skin
Bloat Banishment
Backup
Hide Digital Identity
Advanced Customization
Battery Performance
Boost Speed
Dangers Of Rooting
Bricking of Device
Void Warranty
Damaging Device
Malware Breach
Preventive Measure Employed
• Locked Boot Loaders
• OTA Updates
• Restricted Root Access
• Voiding Warranty
• Recovery mode Lock
• Knox Locker
Should You Root ?
• Yes
And
• No
• Differences Between
– Rooting
– Jail Breaking
– Unlocking
Conclusion
• Developer Perspective
– Should Root
• Normal User Perspective
– Not Necessarily
• Manufacturer Perspective
– Never Root
Thanking You All
Any Queries?