New Vizio Update to 1.1.5?

[rprr]

Is there a Vizio update to 1.5? Beware, those with root.

Update: Root is Gone !!! Warning.


According to this xda post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19921243&postcount=106

 

[xphyle]

Holy FLAGNARG! You're right! Downloading it now!

 

[rprr]

What does it say in the description?

 

[xphyle]

Not much. Includes a security update or some thingy...

 

[rprr]

Are you rooted?

 

[xphyle]

NEGATIVE! Not rooted.

 

[xphyle]

Well, it just installed and booted back up just fine. I don't notice ANYTHING different, however I'm using a different launcher than stock. So maybe they changed something in the UI? Or maybe they are just trying to screw over the rooters? Isn't there a changelog posted somewhere?

 

[rprr]

What can you see in the 'Settings: About Device'? Android Version, Kernel Version etc.

 

[xphyle]

What can you see in the 'Settings: About Device'? Android Version, Kernel Version etc.

Android Version: 2.3.2 GRH78C
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7+ (blah blah blah... Tue Nov 22)
Software Version: V.I.A. Plus 1.4
Uboot Version: 1.1.18
Build Number: 1.9.57

 

[rprr]

Android Version: 2.3.2 GRH78C
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7+ (blah blah blah... Tue Nov 22)
Software Version: V.I.A. Plus 1.4
Uboot Version: 1.1.18
Build Number: 1.9.57

I am surprised that the Software Version Number was not changed. Must have been a bug. The build number has changed. I am guessing that the kernel was recompiled on the 22nd of Nov (a week after root was achieved).

 

[sigel]

Here is info I got from vizio on this:

https://twitter.com/#!/VIZIOsupportVIZIO Support

https://twitter.com/#!/psigelThe update is for security vulnerabilities. We aren't given an exact list of the changes made, I apologize for any inconvenience.
https://twitter.com/#!/VIZIOsupport/status/142707685241004032

 

[rprr]

Translation: We just patched the root exploit.

I am guessing that this was probably pushed out by Google patching this exploit.

 

[Martel]

So the root IS gone? Confirmed?

 

[rprr]

So the root IS gone? Confirmed?

Only 1 report thus far.

 

[bill2]

So instead of fixing the SD card issue or upgrading us to ICS or even Honeycomb, Vizio wastes their time issuing a security update. Wonderful.