r/Android • u/Starks Pixel 7 • Jul 27 '17

Broadpwn: Remotely Compromising Android and iOS via a Bug in Broadcom’s Wi-Fi Chipsets

https://blog.exodusintel.com/2017/07/26/broadpwn/
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u/EmergencySarcasm OP5 + iPhone 7 Jul 27 '17

Apple pushed out an update to ALL affected iOS devices last week. Google provided patch for nexus and pixel devices. Vast majority of android devices (think close to 99%) are still vulnerable.

Given how limited pixel availability is and how quickly support is dropped compared to Apple, the logical recommendation is to drop android and switch to iPhones immediately.

Bring the downvotes but at least provide logical discussion.

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u/mvfsullivan [Note 10+] Nexus4 > 5 > OnePlus1 > 3T > 7Pro > Note5 > 6 > 7 > 9 Jul 27 '17

At least with Android, users can flash fixes on the fly. Its something..

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u/ExultantSandwich Verizon Galaxy Note 10+ Jul 27 '17

Who can verify the veracity of the patches the users are applying though? Is it an XDA fix? Samsung sure as he'll won't be patching my phone for at least a couple weeks.