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?