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• February 20, 2012
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  Sony Google TV devices running unsigned kernels

  Posted: February 20th, 2012, 12:39pm PST by Mike Szczys

  Tags:  cry google sony bluray tv-devices firmware-versions security hacks  

  The proud cry of “I am root” rings true once again, this time on Sony Google TV devices. Although a low-level exploit was found on previous firmware versions, a downgrade process lets you run unsigned kernels on updated TV or Bluray models of the Internet streaming devices. These systems are Android-based, which currently run version [...]