"This goes through a secret process that eventually gets me connected to the CID (touchscreen) with root privileges." give me back my 2 mins, please.
I want my time back, plus compensation for the tremendous let down.
Getting root access on a Tesla Model S
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Re: Getting root access on a Tesla Model S
#12"This goes through a secret process that eventually gets me connected to the CID (touchscreen) with root privileges." give me back my 2 mins, please.
I'm pretty sure that wasn't disclosed as lots of dangerous things could be done in the wrong hands.
Like... um.... what, exactly? People could take control of their own vehicles and exercise the privileges that ought to come with ownership?
The ability to jailbreak a Tesla is the only thing that might make me interested in owning one.
Re: Getting root access on a Tesla Model S
#13There was something about this recently where someone connected in to their Tesla. Then their phone rang and it was Tesla engineers telling them to stop. Did you get a phone call?
Re: Getting root access on a Tesla Model S
#14If he's talking about getting root on that big screen in the middle, it's been done before:
https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/let-the-hacking-begi...
However, the guy who did it before told everyone exactly how he did it, without any "secret script sorry :^)".
Re: Getting root access on a Tesla Model S
#15since I was (for some reason) wanting more details, https://blog.lookout.com/blog/2015/08/07/hacking-a-tesla/ is something I came across
Re: Getting root access on a Tesla Model S
#16sure would like to take a look at that script
It is ubuntu....
#!/bin/bash sudo su
Re: Getting root access on a Tesla Model S
#17Earlier quoted context omitted.
I'm pretty sure that wasn't disclosed as lots of dangerous things could be done in the wrong hands.
Like... um.... what, exactly? People could take control of their own vehicles and exercise the privileges that ought to come with ownership? The ability to jailbreak a Tesla is the only thing that might make me interested in owning one.
Wonder given Elon's position on patents if they've even thought about open sourcing the software; guessing they have, but never know.
Re: Getting root access on a Tesla Model S
#18There was something about this recently where someone connected in to their Tesla. Then their phone rang and it was Tesla engineers telling them to stop. Did you get a phone call?
I'm not sure that actually happened. Recently Jason Hughes (wk057) released some info he found in firmware (P100D) and Tesla engineers rolled back his firmware remotely, but no one called him AFAIK.
Re: Getting root access on a Tesla Model S
#19As a tech and automotive geek, I find this interesting and would be interested in a deeper investigation into the legal implications between the manufacturer and hacker (software licensing, etc.) as well as how, if any, existing motor vehicle laws apply.
For context, I drive an old Jeep that has various modifications (AKA lifted, with various accommodations due to that fact) and I've given little thought to any legal ramifications. That said, I do live in state (Colorado) that, legally, has little to nothing to say regarding such modifications, or only addresses them broadly. In contrast, Utah has a number of very specific regulations on such modifications.
Re: Getting root access on a Tesla Model S
#20Earlier quoted context omitted.
I'm pretty sure that wasn't disclosed as lots of dangerous things could be done in the wrong hands.
Like... um.... what, exactly? People could take control of their own vehicles and exercise the privileges that ought to come with ownership? The ability to jailbreak a Tesla is the only thing that might make me interested in owning one.
It seems like the new car that you just created should have to be checked out and approved as street legal. How do you know that the changes you have made still meet safety regulations and the like?