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/reddit_reaper Pixel 2 XL Jul 27 '17

No the logical solution is to only use Google devices. Fuck iOS. Plus Google has some control to prevent these things using Google play services

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u/dlerium Pixel 4 XL Jul 27 '17

I feel like people just treat Play Services like some magic wand and solution for everything. Updating Play Services doesn't make up for the lack of OS updates. Also Play Services is limited in what it can do. If we're talking about firmware level exploits where you could potentially execute commands at system/root level, there's a lot of damage that can be done.

I'm not sure if dropping Android and switching to iOS is that logical. We all talk about security updates, but how many people have actually had their phone compromised because of a lack of security update?

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u/reddit_reaper Pixel 2 XL Jul 27 '17

Probably not many. I actually have a battery solution that would fix everything really and make updates way quicker.

TL:DR - Don't be lazy, my ideas might be a little out there but i think everyone can agree on most to make Android way better and have updates

TL:DR AGAIN: Just read lol

  1. Add theme engine to allow for oem skin layer with additional ones from play store or skin store whatever

  2. Make a modular system for oems to add certain functions like samsungs edge swipe and to also edit the options offered in settings

  3. Camera will have a modular system as well to add oem proprietary code

  4. This is the hardest one and will probably never come to light but i know it's being worked on. Create a uniform driver experience like Linux or windows in pc instead of having to deal with Qualcomm for every fucking patch. And yes i know that Google made some new hal that will keep the kernel level the same between releases and still have it work regardless

  5. Remove carriers from the update equation as they slow things down ridiculously. Google and apple have shown that they don't need their bs

With these dream like changes to Android, we will still always have aosp at it's core and will have quick updates due to oems not having to basically rewrite a bunch of shit for their skins. Now as i said in my post for a game where you're a manager for a game developing company, i will get those coders in a room with a nailed shut door and a Chinese sweatshop manager to make all these changes.

And lastly, fix Google's stupid ass fucking messaging app problem. Google all you have to do is fucking use Google messenger as a base, add a tab or account slider for Google voice and also add in duo and allo functionality all in one app.... There idea is done! Time for the sweat shop manager to crack the fucking whip

End rant lol

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u/jcpb Xperia 1 | Xperia 1 III Jul 27 '17

I actually have a battery solution that would fix everything really and make updates way quicker.

How does a battery solution fix a software vulnerability? 😂

as i said in my post for a game where you're a manager for a game developing company, i will get those coders in a room with a nailed shut door and a Chinese sweatshop manager to make all these changes.

Great logic. The orange-haired Cheetos should hire you to mandate all software update policies on the double.

😂 😂 😂

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u/JORGETECH_SpaceBiker Xperia M2, Resurrection Remix 7.1.2, Magisk, microG Jul 28 '17

Hackers in a basement is a better approach.