No question is ever too dumb.. but.

[emod0705]

Here is a wild theory or two..
Don't have a computer with me right now, however I have a crazy idea.

https://www.xda-developers.com/unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl/

Could this possibly be a weak point with our devices, no matter what version of the bootloader Samsung is using?
This would be quite a bit different than the Pixel devices.
Disable everything security related. This includes that abortion called Knox and all the little things that go with it. Even Bixby. Take everything labeled with the Samsung name and disable it. At its core, it's still Android. Of course this will be the next patch.

Number 2
I wish we could still have towelroot around, but would it be possible to get a oem unlock code and insert it into the system UI?

Or like we used to do it, cook and hide a magisk module or su apk renamed into the system. Whether it be at the bootloader or Kernel level that would pass the damn safety test without tripping anything?

I'm not looking forward to picturing the result if we can't get past people who have no idea what this phone is capable of doing and placing a ball gag on the bootloader.

"The more they overtake the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain"
-Montgomery Scott - USS Enterprise.

Good luck and good hunting!

 

[emod0705]

Here is a wild theory or two..
Don't have a computer with me right now, however I have a crazy idea.

https://www.xda-developers.com/unlock-bootloader-verizon-google-pixel-xl/

Could this possibly be a weak point with our devices, no matter what version of the bootloader Samsung is using?
This would be quite a bit different than the Pixel devices.
Disable everything security related. This includes that abortion called Knox and all the little things that go with it. Even Bixby. Take everything labeled with the Samsung name and disable it. At its core, it's still Android. Of course this will be the next patch.

Number 2
I wish we could still have towelroot around, but would it be possible to get a oem unlock code and insert it into the system UI?

Or like we used to do it, cook and hide a magisk module or su apk renamed into the system. Whether it be at the bootloader or Kernel level that would pass the damn safety test without tripping anything?

I'm not looking forward to picturing the result if we can't get past people who have no idea what this phone is capable of doing and placing a ball gag on the bootloader.

"The more they overtake the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain"
-Montgomery Scott - USS Enterprise.

Good luck and good hunting!

...okay, a thought...we're always trying to gain root access, usually through boot-loader but not always right?
This may be a repeat or already tried method, and apologies...
Kustom Live Wallpaper and widget enable you to access the ENTIRE file system...all the way to RIL in private-app...could an exploit ride on it's coat tails?
Once it's there, can it make use of being there?