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  • Major weakness in Google's key storage breaks open Android's Full Disk Encryption

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    DanielEran said:
    Bismark said:
    I notice DED left in that someone can unlock the bootloader to roll the software back so they can gain access to the vulnerability. He may not know that when you unlock the bootloader it wipes the device deleting anything that was on it.

    I.E. you would have to give to the user before they start using the device and hope they ignore all the alerts to update their phone.

    I realize you are trying to disparage me, but the comments that were "left in" as you say, actually originated with the researcher who discovered the core flaws in Google's implementation of FDE. 

    He concluded, "I hope that by shedding light on the subject, this research will motivate OEMs and Google to come together and think of a more robust solution for FDE."

    If you have some beef with the research, you should expose your theories to the experts who are in agreement of the problem, not try to fling your poop at the messenger bringing you news of Google's incompetence. That just makes you look ridiculous.  
    The critism of the bootloader is not a security hole the average user has to worry about. I have a much more important question for you. Why do you care so much?

    You seem to have an extreme hatred of Google, Android and Samsung. The reason I ask is because you seek to wish failure on those said entities. For example I purchased a PlayStation 4 but I don't hate Microsoft with a passion. I see no reason both Sony fanboys and Microsoft fanboys can't both enjoy our ecosystems. I gain nothing of Microsoft stops making games. I actually think I lose more if they stop making the Xbox. Please if you can please provide an answer I am curious along with I am sure many of your readers.
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  • Major weakness in Google's key storage breaks open Android's Full Disk Encryption

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    I notice DED left in that someone can unlock the bootloader to roll the software back so they can gain access to the vulnerability. He may not know that when you unlock the bootloader it wipes the device deleting anything that was on it.

    I.E. you would have to give to the user before they start using the device and hope they ignore all the alerts to update their phone.
    singularitydasanman69

  • Google may release self-designed smartphone by end of 2016 - report

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    foggyhill said:
    Bismark said:
    As of now Android is best for HTC, Samsung and all the other OEMs on every front. Google does most of the hard work, all the OEMs have to do is throw it on a phone. It would require a lot more money to R&D an entire OS from scratch.

    Also we know from the windows phone experience that a new OS will have an uphill battle. People like Android I know for many that is a surprise to hear. While working for a telecom I ran into customers who had purchased windows phones and where angry it was not Android. Many of them were lied that it was just like an Android by a sells rep. Fact is it is an up hill battle to start a new OS both iOS both have 1mil plus apps available. That's a large gap to attempt to fill. Everyone has a contingency plan that's business but their first plan is Android. 

    Also Google still does not put to much control over Android. They only have requirements for being able to get the google services on the device. If you want you could build your on version of Android place it on a phone and it can be a clone of MacOs and Google will not care.
    How is it best? Most ARE MAKING NO MONEY. And with the ASP of Android phones in freefall, they'll make even less in the future.

    Wow, "only have requirement to get Google Servces"!!!!!!! That's the whole game, that's the place were money is made.
    That's the reason OEM's are mad.

    The simple thing Google is about to get sued left and right for its the fact it prevents Samsung and the like from forking Android.
    There is a good chance they'll lose that court fight.

    Those OEM will basically all be bankrupt or be Google's bitch if things continue the way it is now.

    The ASP of low end devices is plummeting but flagships are still seeing good sells. Samsung had a extremely profitable quarter last quarter due to its Galaxy S line. Forking Android has no benefits to customers and developers which is why Google prohibits it's partners from engaging in it. Fragmentation is a problem for Android apps forking it will make that problem a nightmare with no light at the end if the tunnel.
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