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Debugging Tool Left on OnePlus Phones, Enables Root Access

Phone maker OnePlus is being blasted for leaving a developer debugging app on its handsets allowing phones to be rooted by an attacker with physical access to the device. UPDATE Chinese phone maker ...
Neowin

App on several OnePlus devices grants backdoor root access [Update 2]

It appears that an analytics system app for engineers was left pre-loaded on OnePlus smartphones that allow users to root their devices without unlocking a bootloader. OnePlus is looking for a fix.
ZDNet

OnePlus: We'll fix flawed app that lets attackers root our phones

OnePlus has again caused alarm among its users over tools it uses to manage devices. Only last month OnePlus was criticized for collecting too much personal information about users without gaining ...
Liliputing

Backdoor found in OnePlus phones can provide root access without unlocking the bootloader (Updated)

There are plenty Android phone users who make a habit of rooting their devices in order to gain more control over their device, gain access to system settings and files that would otherwise be ...
Android Authority

OnePlus phones include an easily exploitable backdoor (Update 2: Qualcomm responds)

Update #2 (11/15) 14:09 EST: Qualcomm has reached out to Android Authority to clarify some details on the EngineerMode app. A Qualcomm spokesperson says: After an in-depth investigation, we have ...