Hackers jailbreak Motorola Droid2009-12-11 09:25 by DanielaTags: Motorola Droid, jailbreak
Hackers have successfully jailbroken Motorola's Droid smartphone, allowing users to install applications of their choice outside the set menu offered by operators. A hardware modder, rejoicing in the name Zinx Verituse, has developed and published a Droid rooting exploit. Instructions on how to jailbreak Droid smartphones, along with links to the exploit were posed on an Android forum, Wired Gadget Lab via CRN reports. Once rooted, smartphone users gain administrative privileges and thus the ability to download widgets, add applications, or otherwise customise their phone. The procedure carries a risk of rendering a device inoperable or disabling features. Attempts to tamper with the phone void Motorola's warranty and run against terms of service agreements. The process is comparable with jailbreaking iPhones to bypass Apple's software lock-down and allow the installation of applications not licensed by Apple. Read more -here-
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