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It uses a vulnerability in `mvpd-service`.\n\nAs far as I know, the vulnerable service is not present in webOS 3.5 and newer.\nFor those versions, try\n[dejavuln-autoroot](https://github.com/throwaway96/dejavuln-autoroot) or\n[faultmanager-autoroot](https://github.com/throwaway96/faultmanager-autoroot)\ninstead.\n\n## Instructions\n\n1. Set up\n   [Developer Mode](https://webostv.developer.lge.com/develop/getting-started/developer-mode-app).\n2. Connect to the TV with an SSH client. (If you need help, see the\n   [crashd guide](https://gist.github.com/throwaway96/e811b0f7cc2a705a5a476a8dfa45e09f#alternative-clients).\n   [Dev Manager](https://github.com/webosbrew/dev-manager-desktop) should\n   also work.)\n3. Download `autoroot.sh` to any writable directory (e.g., `/tmp`).\n4. Run `autoroot.sh` (e.g., `sh /tmp/autoroot.sh`).\n5. Wait for the `Payload complete` message; the script should exit soon after.\n6. **Before rebooting**, uninstall the LG Developer Mode app.\n\n**Do not** install the LG Developer Mode app while the TV is rooted!\n\n## Example\n\n```sh\ncurl -L -o /tmp/autoroot.sh -- 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/throwaway96/mvpd-autoroot/refs/heads/main/autoroot.sh' \u0026\u0026\nsh /tmp/autoroot.sh\n```\n\n## Settings\n\nThe `autoroot.sh` script accepts certain command line options:\n\n* `--debug` or `-d` - Enables additional logging.\n* `--telnet` or `-t` - Makes a root shell available via telnet on port 23.\n  Note that this won't work on webOS 9 (24), which does not have `telnetd`!\n* `--leave-script` - Don't rename `start-devmode.sh` with invalid signature.\n  You almost certainly won't need this, but it's documented here for the sake\n  of completeness.\n\nIf there is a file named `hbchannel.ipk` in the same directory as\n`autoroot.sh`, it will be installed. Otherwise, the latest Homebrew Channel\nIPK will be downloaded and installed.\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\nCheck the log files. They are named `autoroot.log` and `autoroot-payload.log`.\n\nIf the toast and/or log says \"Rooting complete\" but you don't see Homebrew\nChannel, reboot the TV. Make sure Quick Start+ is disabled.\n\nIf you get an error installing the IPK (e.g., `errorCode` -5), make sure your\nTV's date is set to something reasonably accurate.\n\n## Support\n\nYou can find more information at [webosbrew.org](https://www.webosbrew.org/).\n\nIf you need help rooting your TV, try the\n[OpenLGTV Discord](https://discord.gg/hXMHAgJC5R). Before you ask a question,\ncheck the FAQ (#faq) to see if it is answered there! Attach your `autoroot.log`\nand `autoroot-payload.log` (if present) when asking for help.\n\n## License\n\nThis program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under\nthe terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by the Free\nSoftware Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any\nlater version.\n\nThis program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY\nWARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A\nPARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU Affero General Public License for more details.\n\nYou should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License along\nwith this program. If not, see \u003chttps://www.gnu.org/licenses/\u003e.\n\nSee `COPYING` for details.\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fthrowaway96%2Fmvpd-autoroot","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fthrowaway96%2Fmvpd-autoroot","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fthrowaway96%2Fmvpd-autoroot/lists"}