Not to be a Debby Downer, but you’d either need a LG TV which is already rooted, or one you can root (per the repo’s README, “RootMyTV is unlikely to work on firmware released since mid-2022” and given firmware downgrades are impossible…).
AFAIK firmware updates are opt-out by default, so as long as you connect your LG TV to internet, you’re likely to have received one, but I could be wrong.
You Can Now Jailbreak A PS4 With An LG TV
Submitted 11 months ago by mox@lemmy.sdf.org to games@lemmy.world
https://hackaday.com/2024/05/16/you-can-now-jailbreak-a-ps4-with-an-lg-tv/
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any1th3r3@lemmy.ca 11 months ago
mox@lemmy.sdf.org 11 months ago
On the other hand, a person who would root a game console or TV is also likely to be the sort of person who would opt out of smart TV updates.
any1th3r3@lemmy.ca 11 months ago
Maybe? You would need to know rooting a TV is even a possibility in the first place, I had no idea that was the case and I’ve had my LG TV for over 4 years.
I’m just pointing out some specifics of the prerequisites, which the article did a pretty bad job of highlighting imo, and how this is not the miraculous solution it’s somewhat touted to be.
dashydash@lemmy.world 11 months ago
You should try it anyway, I have a rooted lg oled running the latest firmware. Updated a couple of weeks ago.
_sideffect@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Yeah I was excited about this but then realized I take every update LG puts out there, lol
platoose@feddit.uk 11 months ago
my LG TV was up to date but I still managed to root it just recently, via this method: github.com/throwaway96/dejavuln-autoroot
it’s well worth it - rebinding the remote alone is sweet AF, plus the ad-free and sponsor-blocking YouTube is great
stevedidwhat_infosec@infosec.pub 11 months ago
I fucking love headlines like this 😂
v4ld1z@lemmy.zip 11 months ago
chrizl@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 months ago
Since you need to connect the PS4 via ethernet, wouldn’t this also work via a normal computer?
v4ld1z@lemmy.zip 11 months ago
Yes, it is. The standard method is to use a PC with Linux or Windows and install a program that triggers the jailbreak on your PS4 whilst connected to it via ethernet cable. Using a TV makes it a little more hassle-free depending on your setup since you’re turning on your TV anyways and don’t need to use the PC at all.
Nibodhika@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Yes, but that’s boring, they even mentioned it in the article right before they talk about the Ethernet port, here’s the link if you want to do it yourself github.com/TheOfficialFloW/PPPwn
Why9@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Unfortunately LGTV’s can’t be jailbroken unless you were lucky enough to jailbreak it back before they patched it.
I got mine last year and had no idea the security on it was so tight. I’m just hoping smarter minds than mine can figure out new exploits for the LGTV now that there’s demand with the ability to jailbreak PS4s
cordlesslamp@lemmy.today 11 months ago
If Nintendo and iPhone can be jailbreak, then everything else can be too.
redcalcium@lemmy.institute 11 months ago
The people with appropriate skills must have the tv (it’s not cheap) and actually interested in jailbreaking them. So far noone has done so.
Why9@lemmy.world 11 months ago
I’m holding out hope!
I’m going to disable all automatic updates in the event that it happens!
v4ld1z@lemmy.zip 11 months ago
On the off-chance that anyone here tried the jailbreak method using your TV:
I was able to root my TV using rootmy.tv really easily and am now trying to connect my PC to the TV using SSH or telnet in order to run a couple commands and send the needed files to trigger the jailbreak. However, I can’t for the life of me connect using SSH or telnet - I get a “connection timeout” error everytime, making it impossible to log into root. The IP address and the port I enter are both correct (22 or 23 for the port depending on if SSH or telnet is chosen).
I tried a couple methods to install OpenSSH since in my research it looked like this might be an issue which also didn’t work, tried disabling my firewall, adding the program to the exception list in my firewall etc. - nothing seems to work.
Any ideas?
FMEEE@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 months ago
Maybe your ip is coursed you could try using a port forward on your router and then install cloudflared if possible. Might be worth a try. Worked for me in a different situation.
v4ld1z@lemmy.zip 11 months ago
I’ll look into it and let you know how it goes
DrDominate@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Does this open the door to an exploit over HDMI?
p5yk0t1km1r4ge@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Why root a tv?
v4ld1z@lemmy.zip 11 months ago
You have access to specific homebrew apps that add features and allow for shenanigans like running an exploit off the TV itself instead of needing a PC like in this case
RightHandOfIkaros@lemmy.world 11 months ago
LG TV owners rejoice because their used TV value has suddenly spiked
lemming741@lemmy.world 11 months ago
C8 represent!