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[Q] Buying an AT&T S4 for running custom ROM / GPe ROM

Hi,
I am planning to buy an AT&T S4 and then terminate the contract early by paying of the fee.
Once the device is unlocked will I be able to run it on T-Mobile as well ? I know one of the HSPA+ bands is not available on the AT&T device, so will only the HSPA+ speeds be affected or will I still be able to use the phone on LTE/EDGE ?
Also, from what I read in the forums, there is a bootloader lock on the device, is that easily bypassed ? cause I want to run the Google play edition ROM/Slimbean /CM ROM on this phone.
Thanks

What do you mean, break the contract?
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jd1639 said:
What do you mean, break the contract?
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I mean by paying off the 325 early termination fee.

Let me give you some advice. Instead of trying to "break contract" with AT&T, why don't you just buy a T-Mobile s4 which already comes with an unlocked bootloader out of the box. I know it may cost a little more for the T-mo s4 but believe me, it's going to cost you a lot more later in life if you decide to go the route of stealing, I mean breaking contact from AT&T.

getbuzzin said:
Let me give you some advice. Instead of trying to "break contract" with AT&T, why don't you just buy a T-Mobile s4 which already comes with an unlocked bootloader out of the box. I know it may cost a little more for the T-mo s4 but believe me, it's going to cost you a lot more later in life if you decide to go the route of stealing, I mean breaking contact from AT&T.
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+1:thumbup:
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getbuzzin said:
Let me give you some advice. Instead of trying to "break contract" with AT&T, why don't you just buy a T-Mobile s4 which already comes with an unlocked bootloader out of the box. I know it may cost a little more for the T-mo s4 but believe me, it's going to cost you a lot more later in life if you decide to go the route of stealing, I mean breaking contact from AT&T.
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How is it stealing if I am legally terminating the contract and paying off the fee ?

vortexmak said:
How is it stealing if I am legally terminating the contract and paying off the fee ?
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Lol. Jedi mind tricks. But editing your original post to cover for yourself is not cool.

getbuzzin said:
Lol. Jedi mind tricks. But editing your original post to cover for yourself is not cool.
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No mind tricks. Since the original post did'nt convey the ETF part, I edited it to convey what I meant by 'break the contract'

+1 I saw the same thing.

Xda doesn't condone anything illegal or immoral, or smelling of such.
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Guys, there's nothing wrong with doing this. It's all legal, and aboveboard. It's what the early termination fee is there for.
That said, I wouldn't do it myself. Using this route, the cost would be $200 for the phone + $36 activation fee + $325 early termination fee = $561 total. The outright cost for a T-Mobile S4 is $580. That's a hell of a lot of trouble to go to to save $19. Especially since you end up with a locked bootloader.

mattdm said:
Guys, there's nothing wrong with doing this. It's all legal, and aboveboard. It's what the early termination fee is there for.
That said, I wouldn't do it myself. Using this route, the cost would be $200 for the phone + $36 activation fee + $325 early termination fee = $561 total. The outright cost for a T-Mobile S4 is $580. That's a hell of a lot of trouble to go to to save $19. Especially since you end up with a locked bootloader.
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That's what I have been trying to explain before the lynching . I am no trying to do anything illegal here.
Phone is $100 currently That's $461 compared to the TMobile $670 (580 phone + 40 Tax + 50 first month service)
Anyway, please ignore all the above. I'll just stick to the technical questions
It would be helpful if someone could let me know if currently there is anyway past the locked bootloader ?
How are people able to load custom ROMs ? and is it possible to activate AWS band on it ?
Thanks

vortexmak said:
That's what I have been trying to explain before the lynching . I am no trying to do anything illegal here.
Phone is $100 currently That's $461 compared to the TMobile $670 (580 phone + 40 Tax + 50 first month service)
Anyway, please ignore all the above. I'll just stick to the technical questions
It would be helpful if someone could let me know if currently there is anyway past the locked bootloader ?
How are people able to load custom ROMs ? and is it possible to activate AWS band on it ?
Thanks
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Don't forget to add in a month of service with AT&T - Voice and Data - they want their 2 lbs of flesh as well.
As for your other questions - did you read any of the threads in the forums? The ones about loading ROMS or activating Tmo bands?
But as others have said, if you want to run on TMO, it may be worth the cost to not have a locked boot loader. The exploit being used may be patched, and some have created quite the issue trying to unlock and such. If your time is not worth money, then save some $$$$ - but I would spend the extra and go for official unlocked. Maybe even the google version since you are basically buying it outright.
The information you ask for is all here at the top of this forum and the general forum.

vortexmak said:
Phone is $100 currently That's $461 compared to the TMobile $670 (580 phone + 40 Tax + 50 first month service)
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alphadog00 said:
Don't forget to add in a month of service with AT&T - Voice and Data - they want their 2 lbs of flesh as well.
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Alphadog brings up a good point that I didn't consider: you'll still have to pay the first month of the AT&T service.
vortexmak said:
Anyway, please ignore all the above. I'll just stick to the technical questions
It would be helpful if someone could let me know if currently there is anyway past the locked bootloader ?
How are people able to load custom ROMs ? and is it possible to activate AWS band on it ?
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The bootloader lock is fairly easy to baypass right now. But, that could change in the future, with a software update.

mattdm said:
Alphadog brings up a good point that I didn't consider: you'll still have to pay the first month of the AT&T service.
The bootloader lock is fairly easy to baypass right now. But, that could change in the future, with a software update.
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Thank you that's informative.
However, I'm wondering, once custom kernels and ROMs are loaded, doesn't AT&T lose all control. I mean if you don't want the stock update from AT&T and you already have everything enabled, how will they be able to disable the bypass?

vortexmak said:
Thank you that's informative.
However, I'm wondering, once custom kernels and ROMs are loaded, doesn't AT&T lose all control. I mean if you don't want the stock update from AT&T and you already have everything enabled, how will they be able to disable the bypass?
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You would have to apply the att update for the exploit to be patched. If you don't apply the update you'd be ok.
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jd1639 said:
You would have to apply the att update for the exploit to be patched. If you don't apply the update you'd be ok.
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Unless you have a future warranty replace or repair situation.

scott14719 said:
Unless you have a future warranty replace or repair situation.
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+1
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I have a few follow-up questions in regards to the topic of using an AT&T S4 on T-Mobile. Aside from having to bypass the locked bootloader, are there any other disadvantages to using an AT&T S4 on T-Mobile that can't be overcome? I know that you can unlock the AWS bands, so does that mean that an AT&T S4 can end up functionally exactly the same as a T-Mobile S4?

BOUNTY: unlock bootloader for CDMA Moto G at [$250]

Requirements to Receive Bounty
To earn the bounty, you simply have to find the exploit which will allow the following. You do not have to develop a recovery, or a kernel or a ROM, but you must provide with a working proof of concept, i.e. with a way which allows us to verify that the bootloader has been completely unlocked and that other developers can use this method to install recovery, kernel and ROMs.​
Other owners of the MOTO G XT1028 will then test your method, that when we give the bounty to who earns after we successfully test.
WE HAVE $250 for and unlocked bootloader and $60 for ROOT​

The following people have pledged the following amounts for an unlocked bootloader unless stated otherwise.
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Triumph750 -- $20
DragonRyderX -- $20 to 30
tstivers1990 -- $20
NWKENT -- $75 for Unlocked, $30 for Root exploit
luna_joao -- $20
d4rk3 -- $20 to $50
pfroo40 -- $20 For Root
motrinHD -- $20
mvnsnd -- $20
shorenster -- $20
hexed6 -- $25
JooseyJay -- $10 for Unlock, $10 For Root
SO FAR WE HAVE $250 for and unlocked bootloader and $60 for ROOT.​

Honestly, I'm just interested in root without unlocking the bootloader. And we need to leave something open for the possibility of a work around, such as the bootstrap methods used on other phones.

lightningdude said:
Honestly, I'm just interested in root without unlocking the bootloader. And we need to leave something open for the possibility of a work around, such as the bootstrap methods used on other phones.
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I almost want to say it's not worth it because you can buy the unlocked version for $100 more...
Then again I'd rather my money go to the devs, and it's pretty silly to have to pay to be able to free your phone from the grips of a greedy corporation.

lightningdude said:
Honestly, I'm just interested in root without unlocking the bootloader. And we need to leave something open for the possibility of a work around, such as the bootstrap methods used on other phones.
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you know, I kinda agree. but unlocked but loader would open so many doors. this is good, we need to discuss our goal. if more people agree with you I would change bounty.
redking117 said:
I almost want to say it's not worth it because you can buy the unlocked version for $100 more...
Then again I'd rather my money go to the devs, and it's pretty silly to have to pay to be able to free your phone from the grips of a greedy corporation.
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I agree with you in the sense of giving money to devs,but I say it is worth it because the gsm version can unlocked. sure they pay a little more, but they can also switch carriers
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redking117 said:
I almost want to say it's not worth it because you can buy the unlocked version for $100 more...
Then again I'd rather my money go to the devs, and it's pretty silly to have to pay to be able to free your phone from the grips of a greedy corporation.
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Except for the fact that the only truly reliable network in my area is Verizon. Frankly, I'm tired of getting screwed with this stuff just because I'm rural.
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i am also always stuck with locked bootloadrs, thats why i wanted to start this.
so are the CDMA community simply not seeing this thread, or do you not care? please post.

Are we strictly talking the Verizon CDMA version?
I know that Boost and US Cell are both selling the Moto G. I would be interested in having detailed instructions for rooting and unlocking the bootloader for a Boost version

ADonovan said:
Are we strictly talking the Verizon CDMA version?
I know that Boost and US Cell are both selling the Moto G. I would be interested in having detailed instructions for rooting and unlocking the bootloader for a Boost version
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Yes, this is just the Verizon version. I believe I've seen posts from people on boost that unlocked the same way as gsm.
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I'd be in on this the ability to flash Roms would be awesome. Unlocked boot loader would be really nice but root would be a good start to
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Yes!!!!!!!!
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so you guys think that root would be a more attainable goal?
Also, about boost Mobile Version. I didn't mention because i was reading through a thread and it sounded like many users were able to unlock their bootloader.

motrinHD said:
so you guys think that root would be a more attainable goal?
Also, about boost Mobile Version. I didn't mention because i was reading through a thread and it sounded like many users were able to unlock their bootloader.
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The Boost mobile version version of the Moto G XT1031 has an unlockable bootloader but its not listed as supported on Motorola's website.
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Unlocked Bootloader for Verizon much needed
I would definitely make a donation of 20$ to get my bootloader unlocked. If I had known at the time of purchase I NEVER would have bought this phone!! I NEED Root. never had this problem with any other phone or carrier

motrinHD said:
so you guys think that root would be a more attainable goal?
Also, about boost Mobile Version. I didn't mention because i was reading through a thread and it sounded like many users were able to unlock their bootloader.
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Root would definitely be easier to achieve, perhaps edit the title to something like:
"BOUNTY: Unlock Bootloader and/or Root for XT1028"

I'm on too!
$100 the GSM version? Where? Only with 2yr contract right?

nice to see more people are on board!
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Root would definitely be easier to achieve, perhaps edit the title to something like:
"BOUNTY: Unlock Bootloader and/or Root for XT1028"
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I think the bounty should be clear. we should ask for root or bootloader, not both. MORE MEMBERS chime in on this please.
also when you post, let's also discuss the method we are going to raise money. In the OP I mentioned three.
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Personally, I'd rather pledge, then pay the person who does it. I know not everyone will go through with it, but I will.
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I am on board!
I would be down for donating 20 to 30 bucks for some ROM flashing abilities. Allow the XT1028 to have a recovery and I will show my gratitude monetarily. Bonus if someone could mimic the DROID3's safestrap "ROM slots" ability. Swap roms almost instantly is awesome. Where is HASHCODE when we need him!?

Sorry, probably a dumb question but would this allow the Boost version of the Moto G to be unlocked as a GSM phone as well or just CDMA?
Thanks

Use Android Pay with any Nexus phone and get a $20 BB GC

Now thru the end of the month if u use AP to buy something (anything) on ur Nexus device you will receive a $20 Best Buy gift card! I received my GC this morning after paying for something with AP yesterday so I can confirm this works. You will see the GC listed on the main page of the AP app about a day after you purchase with it. Im pretty sure you can use the card online or in store. Happy holidays guys!

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TokedUp said:
Now thru the end of the month if u use AP to buy something (anything) on ur Nexus device you will receive a $20 Best Buy gift card! I received my GC this morning after paying for something with AP yesterday so I can confirm this works. You will see the GC listed on the main page of the AP app about a day after you purchase with it. Im pretty sure you can use the card online or in store. Happy holidays guys!
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there doesnt seem to be a minimum amount either, all i bought with android pay was some peanut m&ms and the next day the gift card was listed under my credit card

Same here. I think I spent $2.69 or something. Its kinda crazy.

cool! so im gonna go back to stock or unroot to try this
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Pretty easy to get it to work with the new systemless root.
I have stock 6.0.1 with Catalysm Mod
Install SuperSu 2.61 (2.62 symbolic link gets detected)
Uninstall Xposed if you have it
Change DPI back to stock if you changed it
Tap and pay

I'll just put my nexus 7 back to stock and go from there

I spent $1.06 at Walgreen's 2 days ago. Looked in the Android Pay app just now and already have my $20 gift card to Best Buy. Win!

Well If i helped u guys please hit the THANKS button lol ; )

Can i just make a nandroid with TWRP, flash all one of the nexus factory images off Google use android pay then use android pay get the card and re TWRP later?

Made a nandroid, re-flashed to stock, loaded Android pay, tried to add my card, and it said "Your bank is not supported".......I need a drink.............

mikeprius said:
Made a nandroid, re-flashed to stock, loaded Android pay, tried to add my card, and it said "Your bank is not supported".......I need a drink.............
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I might try this too. I've tried most or all of the tricks to get it to work with systemless root with no luck. My two credit cards are still registered in Google Wallet, so hopefully they'll work with Android Pay too.

OuHiroshi said:
Pretty easy to get it to work with the new systemless root.
I have stock 6.0.1 with Catalysm Mod
Install SuperSu 2.61 (2.62 symbolic link gets detected)
Uninstall Xposed if you have it
Change DPI back to stock if you changed it
Tap and pay
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do you know if xposed causes issues with cataclysm? Thanks

smclaughlin3 said:
do you know if xposed causes issues with cataclysm? Thanks
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It's been working fine for me. I have Youtube Adaway, Greenify modules installed.

This is a great promotion. I used AP yesterday and had the BestBuy gift card in the android pay app a few hours later! I saw that Samsung is giving a $50 best buy gift card to samsung pay users for setting up Samsung pay. I wonder if this is just Google offering something comparable for Nexus owners or a coincidence. Either way it's been a good month, Legos for Fi users, ability to add tablets to Fi account without additional monthly fees (just data charge for what you use), and a $20 gift card for best buy.

OuHiroshi said:
It's been working fine for me. I have Youtube Adaway, Greenify modules installed.
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OK I have not been able to get cataclysm or AP to work and I did a fresh stock image flash and rooted with the latest su 2.62-3. I'm wondering if it's the kernel I'm using which is lean kernel. Could you guide how you were able to get both cataclysm and AP working with systemless rooted? Thanks

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OK I have not been able to get cataclysm or AP to work and I did a fresh stock image flash and rooted with the latest su 2.62-3. I'm wondering if it's the kernel I'm using which is lean kernel. Could you guide how you were able to get both cataclysm and AP working with systemless rooted? Thanks
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Not sure why it's not working out for you. Perhaps you can check out the Cataclysm forum.
Where's what I did. Stock 6.0.1 -> Cataclysm Mod -> SuperSu 2.62 -> Xposed
You should be installing the Xposed ARM zip, not the x86 or ARM64.

Anyone that doesn't want their $20 card feel free to shoot that bad boy over to me.

I used the $20 gift card to buy a Chromecast 2 at Best Buy. Brought the price down to $10 since they are on sale for $30, and then if you activate a new Chromecast before January, you get $20 in Google Play credit. So basically, I got a free Chromecast 2 and $10 just by using the Android Pay app once.

bauerat02 said:
I used the $20 gift card to buy a Chromecast 2 at Best Buy. Brought the price down to $10 since they are on sale for $30, and then if you activate a new Chromecast before January, you get $20 in Google Play credit. So basically, I got a free Chromecast 2 and $10 just by using the Android Pay app once.
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If you consider Google Play credit is good as cash.

EvilDobe said:
Anyone that doesn't want their $20 card feel free to shoot that bad boy over to me.
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this

BOUNTY THREAD: Snapdragon USA Variants of S8 and S8+ (G950U/G955U)

Hello all!
This is my first bounty thread created so if by any means I am missing anything, in the wrong forum, or this is not allowed (MODS) please PM me before infracting!
As we all know, the international variant (of course) has already been unlocked with custom recovery (TWRP).
This thread is a bounty thread for the USA Snapdragon variants of the S8 and S8+.
This includes but not limited to said devices on TMO, ATT, SPR and VZW.
As we all know all the US variants have the SAME model numbers.
There is a USERDATA partition that appears to be carrier specific but outside of this the stock TAR is the same and flashable to any US variant within the US.
There is also (so far) a factory binary firmware for each variant (S8/S8+)
So far we have achieved PERMISSIVE selinux on stock firmware. This factory binary can also help in repairing IMEI, DRK, FRP bypass etc. IF you know what you are doing.
Requirements to obtain bounty:
S8/S8+:
1. Full Root that sticks after a reboot
2. Files/Instructions for the end user to achieve said root.
3. At least 5 users/testers OTHER THAN those involved in the original process have used said method and verify successfuly rooting their device.
4. Work is original and collaborated and not taken from another user without their consent.
5. Root is maintaned even after a full reboot (i.e.perm root, temp root is not sufficient.)
6. Method (once achieved) is shared free of charge on XDA.
7. Proper credits are given to those involved in the process.
8. Similar files/process are also applicable for BOTH VARIANTS ( S8 & S8+.) With both devices being very similar, if an ENG or DEBUG firm etc. is leaked we would receive a version for each device.
9. *** FOR BL BOUNTIES, ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WITH FULLY WORKING TWRP RECOVERY
EDIT* There will be 4 separate bounties within this thread. All will have above requirements (BL Unlock and fully working TWRP Recovery is ONLY required for TWRP bounties). 2 will be for the S8 (G950U) and the other 2 for S8+ (G955U).
If you find a method for perm root on both devices at once, you will get BOTH BOUNTIES.
ANY USER WHO SPENDS MONEY TO PURCHASE LEAKED FIRMWARE SUCH AS ENG OR DEBUG THAT DIRECTLY LINKS TO PERMANENTLY ROOTING EITHER OR BOTH DEVICES WILL GET THE FIRST PAYMENTS TO REIMBURSE MONEY SPENT TO PURCHASE SAID FIRMWARE.
The rest will be divied up between those responsible for the perm root.
In order for devs attempting root and to achieve bounty you must join Hangouts group by pming me for an invite. This way we know FOR CERTAIN who is responsible for purchasing firmwares and/or putting in the work to get us perm root so we can know who the bounties go to.
If any mods would like to be in the HO to moderate and/or monitor legitimacy are welcome to join.
DONATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED. THIS IS A BOUNTY THREAD. YOU PROMISE A CONTRIBUTION, WE HOPE YOU KEEP YOUR WORD AND PAY OUT IF ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE MET. THIS BOUNTY IS FOR PERM ROOT, UNLOCKED BL IS NOT AN EXPECTATION BUT WOULD BE MORE THAN WELCOME IF IT OCCURS.
If the bounty is satisfied, we will determine at that point in time where to donate the funds via paypal. Funds will most likely be sent to a mod or myself and then divided/provided to those who earned it.
THE PURPOSE OF THE HANGOUTS IS NOT ONLY TO ENSURE LEGITIMACY AND KNOWING WHO IS DOING WHAT FOR BOUNTY PURPOSES, IT IS ALSO TO GET US WORKING TOGETHER AND HAVE A MORE 'REAL TIME' MEANS OF COMMUNICATING AND TO HOPEFULLY SPEED UP THE PROCESS.
ROOT FOR THE S8 AND S8+ HAS BEEN ACHIEVED! CHECK OUT THE DEVELOPMENT SECTION FOR EACH DEVICE FOR THE ROOT THREADS! FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO MADE PLEDGES OR DIDN'T MAKE PLEDGES FOR ROOT AND ARE SATISFIED WITH THE ROOT, YOU CAN DONATE TO MY PAYPAL ACCOUNT AND THE BOUNTY WILL BE DISPERSED BETWEEN THE 4 CONTRIBUTORS! MY PAYPAL LINK IS IN MY PROFILE/SIG OR MY PAYPAL EMAIL IS [email protected]

Disclaimer:
Keep in mind that the reasoning behind a bounty thread is not to get paid. It is to encourage devs who might be interested in getting paid for their hard work and/or using the money to donate to a good cause. Most devs I have had the luck to work with are not in it for the money. It is either a hobby of theirs or they simply want to use their device as they wish that unfortunately is limited by Samsung and Carriers by locking down the devices more and more as smartphones evolve.
Hopefully for any reasons this bounty will encourage capable devs to work with and together to achieve what (at this moment in time) seems impossible and provide the small community (us rooters are a small <1% of cell phone users) the ability to use root to fulfill our imaginations from custom ROMS to audio mods to even the simple things like remapping the Bixby button after Samsung comes up with a clever patch to block it.
We are a community, we need to work together to keep this community alive when OEMS and carriers try to shut us down! We are OPEN SOURCE, we OWN our devices and WE ARE XDA!

THANKS TO @benmeroff FOR UPDATING THE BOUNTY AMOUNTS!
S8 Root Only TOTAL: $360
$50 - asfau
$50 - benmeroff
$40 - drew272011
$40 - Dsm2173
$40 - Andrewbud
$35 - XBlackChaosX
$20 - TMadd
$20 - whitedragon33
$20 - SD_N
$15 - bradk_1749
$10 - Silenus21
$10 - Nurmi_CEO
$10 - anewday
S8 Root + BL Unlock TOTAL: $480
$200 - benmeroff
$100 - asfau
$100 - SD_N
$50 - jimbob_sf
$20 - ILikeJuice
$10 - Nurmi_CEO
S8+ Root Only TOTAL: $1,545
$125 - swick1981
$100 - greatnesstx
$60 - harry44
$50 - briancotton84
$50 - epicroot
$50 - wutangkillabee
$50 - Aegis1973
$50 - Robbie Doo
$50 - Robbdreality
$50 - LinS123
$50 - josue85
$50 - indrajeetkhater
$50 - rhewins2268
$50 - Root-Maniac
$50 - Sxmsung
$40 - johnsgone
$40 - pjgraber03
$25 - happy2472
$25 - muppetmaster916
$25 - ait1071
$25 - datoad
$25 - JesseTron
$25 - Branski81
$20 - dogredwing1
$20 - symphony0flife
$20 - alexdr1
$20 - oskr7
$20 - TechBSwift
$20 - thebigeasy88
$20 - juicepants
$20 - jesseone
$20 - bladerunner
$20 - voxluna
$20 - droidx2.3.3
$20 - swarwick784
$20 - smithfolk4
$20 - hazmad
$20 - klm2349
$20 - airplane_guy
$20 - josenoel
$20 - rtm2017
$20 - kcb2627
$20 - defnub
$20 - prostreetcamaro
$10 - hinds90
S8+ Root + BL Unlock TOTAL: $2,835
$350 - swick1981
$100 - epicroot
$100 - daddymatt
$100 - indrajeetkhater
$100 - symphony0flife
$100 - TechBSwift
$100 - harry44
$100 - undertaker21
$100 - foeshigity
$100 - hindutool
$80 - smithfolk4
$60 - johnsgone
$50 - Salval
$50 - vektorious
$50 - Root-Maniac
$50 - hazmad
$50 - bryancotton84
$50 - jawonder
$50 - lilrich17892
$50 - rhewins2268
$50 - polaric
$50 - synn420
$50 - wutangkillabee
$40 - thebigeasy88
$40 - juicepants
$40 - jabbadajake
$40 - bladerunner
$40 - jpl2589
$40 - synn420
$40 - the_ozone
$40 - pjgraber03
$25 - datoad
$25 - dbizzy
$25 - happy2472
$25 - powerstroke
$25 - muckrak3r
$20 - Cozzeck
$20 - live2playloud
$20 - olvap377
$20 - teammike
$20 - jedimyndtrix
$20 - leifyguy
$20 - Wiseor
$20 - MicroMod777
$20 - klm2349
$20 - force70
$20 - dwertz
$20 - simplynando
$20 - seguil2010
$20 - buttsak
$20 - coldconfession13
$20 - unitz0mbie
$20 - ArcticGaming
$20 - order_66
$20 - voxluna
$20 - swarwick784
$20 - jsanta11
$20 - rtm2017
$20 - ronj1986
10$ - sad alien
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UPDATES:
- We have managed to flash the Factory Binary Firmware (for S8 and S8+) using Prince Comsey latest ODIN.
- This firmware does in fact bypass frp/Google lock for me anyways. I have also researched similar firmware for s6/s6e ands7 devices and they state you should be able to repair imei, fix DRK, FRP bypass etc. utilizing this firmware.
- We found a way to change debug level on factory firmware.
- We managed to flash permissive kernel from factory binary firmware onto stock AP/Stock firmware so we can now boot stock with permissive.
- We found an interesting mode called Samsung Upload mode which we are doing more research on.
- So far we have not got anywhere outside of whats listed.
- XDA users appear to be searching for ENG firmware and/or actual DEBUG firmware.
- So far the OEM UNLOCK on binary firm does not actually unlock the BL.
- On stock as well as on factory binary firmware the BL/Download mode remaims in "Secure Download" and"Secure Boot" enabled and since BL remains locked, we cannot flash unsigned tars/partitions so TWRP is a no go so far
THERE IS ONLY 2 SAMSUNG OWNERS (ONE S8 AND ONE S8+ USER) IN THE HANGOUTS THREAD. WE ALSO HAVE 2 FELLOW XDA MEMBERS THAT WERE AFFILIATED AND/OR DIRECTLY CREATED DIRTY SANTA ON THE V20 DEVICES FOR IDEAS.
WE NEED MORE DEVS TO JOIN IN! IF YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SAMSUNG, ANDROID, SELINUX ETC. AND OWN A S8/S8+ OR SIMPLY WANT TO HELP PLEASE SEND ME A PM TO GET AN INVITE TO HANGOUTS!

Pledge 20 $ tmobile s8

drew272011 said:
Pledge 20 $ tmobile s8
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it is not carrier specific since model numbers are the same for dvery variant but I will put you down for S8,
thanks for getting this started! hopefully we can explode and get root sooner than later!

I'd throw in $20 for the S8.

Again as I said on the S7e forums this should be a bounty to unlock the bootloader not just get root. Otherwise you are just going to get engineering kernel root (which blows) and is basically not usable. Also no custom ROMs without the bootloader unlocked.
Please change the OP to Root+Bootloader unlock so this phone can get properly hacked.

TMadd said:
I'd throw in $20 for the S8.
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you the man! I cant help but imagine how amazing this phome would be rooted...

elliwigy said:
you the man! I cant help but imagine how amazing this phome would be rooted...
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Honestly I just want to be able to skip media tracks with a long-press of the volume buttons while the screen is off. I'd pay $20 just for that lol. From what I've found, there is no perfect, non-root solution. It's a cakewalk with root though. But, I have to imagine development for this device is going to explode before long.

ShrekOpher said:
Again as I said on the S7e forums this should be a bounty to unlock the bootloader not just get root. Otherwise you are just going to get engineering kernel root (which blows) and is basically not usable. Also no custom ROMs without the bootloader unlocked.
Please change the OP to Root+Bootloader unlock so this phone can get properly hacked.
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I definitely understand where you are coming from.. an unlocked BL is definitely the ultimate goal but unfortunately its a lot more difficult to achieve than root.. ultimately I would hope the root bounty is achieved by unlocking the BL but that is a long shot unless we somehow come across full debug firmware that is unlocked by default and signed by Samsung (similar to the V20).
We can do a lot with simply full root such as custom stock roms likeHyperdrive, xtrestolite, Clean rom or even my own roms Extreme Syndicate..
We can have mods similar to alliance framework and 3minit, v4a and true debloating etc. by simply having root..
I also feel root is the first step in working towards the ultimate goal in unlocking the BL but we should take one step at a time and potentially get lucky in the process..
I also fear ifI include an unlocked BL as a requirement and someone manages FULL ROOT then ppl will not pay upsince the unlockedbl requirement would not be met.. hopefully you understandandagain, you are not required to make a pledge, i see where youre coming from as i am coming from a vs995 with unlockedBL, twrp and a fully awesome device in its own right and would of course LOVE that on my s8+.. i just want bpunty to be reasonable andfair and achievable

TMadd said:
Honestly I just want to be able to skip media tracks with a long-press of the volume buttons while the screen is off. I'd pay $20 just for that lol. From what I've found, there is no perfect, non-root solution. It's a cakewalk with root though. But, I have to imagine development for this device is going to explode before long.
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right.. theres so much you can do simply having root.. as i stated previously an unlocked BL would be GREAT! I just feel full root is more achievable at the moment than unlocking the BL thanks to Sammy..
I know if I make an Unlocked BL a requirement it might discourage devs since its a lot more difficult to achieve than root..

I pledge $20 for the S8.

elliwigy said:
I also feel root is the first step in working towards the ultimate goal in unlocking the BL but we should take one step at a time and potentially get lucky in the process..
I also fear ifI include an unlocked BL as a requirement and someone manages FULL ROOT
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Maybe just specify engineering kernel root does not count. Because otherwise you are going to get worthless root and some who will collect the bounty and kill development.
It is what happened on the S7e they had the engineering kernel all along waited till the bounty go high then released it to gain root and collect the bounty.
"REAL" stable foot was never achieved but it checked all the requirements on your list. It was just a LAGGY MESS that destroyed performance so much almost no one used it.
Trust me you want to make sure that style of root is not acceptable.

If I could put twrp and load AOSP on my s8+ I'll put $20.

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If I could put twrp and load AOSP on my s8+ I'll put $20.
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Well the bounty is for full permanent root at the moment.. youre the second person to pay bounty for twrp so i think ill make some revisions

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Maybe just specify engineering kernel foot does not count. Because otherwise you are going to get worthless root and some who will collect the bounty and kill development.
It is what happened on the S7e they had the engineering kernel all along waited till the bounty go high then released it to gain root and collect the bounty.
"REAL" stable foot was never achieved but it checked all the requirements on your list. It was just a LAGGY MESS that destroyed performance so much almost no one used it.
Trust me you want to make sure that style of root is not acceptable.
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ok.. so I will add a bounty option for BL unlock with TWRP so you can pledge for that specifically and not pledge for plain root.. will that satisfy you? and what would be your pledge for that

ill pay 20 for twrp and root lol. anyday, even more if i had to

elliwigy said:
ok.. so I will add a bounty option for BL unlock with TWRP so you can pledge for that specifically and not pledge for plain root.. will that satisfy you? and what would be your pledge for that
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I'm not trying to be a pain just trying to save you the trouble when someone who is a certified Samsung repair shop tries to claim the bounty by using an engineering kernel to gain root and everyone is pissed because it's broken root. I witnessed it happen on the S7e forums go take a look.
I understand if you just want this to be a root only bounty, but you should specify root achieved by using the engineering kernel does not count. If you don't understand what I am talking about just go look at the S7e threads for Tmobile look for ENGBOOT.
Basically all certified Samsung repair shops are given an engineering kernel, or ENGBOOT, they can flash to a phone using Odin that gives them higher privileges so they can fix corrupted devices or devices that got viruses etc. It's a short jump from that to root, but it is designed to hamper the devices performance to try to prevent people from using it go gain root on a daily driver.
It basically makes the phone SUPER laggy, almost to the point of it being unusable. This is the root you are going to get unless you call out it is not eligible for the bounty. Someone who has the kernel already will just hold it hostage untill enough money is out here then provide proof they can use it to gain root (unusable root do to performance degradation but it passes all of your requirements) and demand payment.

ShrekOpher said:
I'm not trying to be a pain just trying to save you the trouble when someone who is a certified Samsung repair shop tries to claim the bounty by using an engineering kernel to gain root and everyone is pissed because it's broken root. I witnessed it happen on the S7e forums go take a look.
I understand if you just want this to be a root only bounty, but you should specify root achieved by using the engineering kernel does not count. If you don't understand what I am talking about just go look at the S7e threads for Tmobile look for ENGBOOT.
Basically all certified Samsung repair shops are given an engineering kernel, or ENGBOOT, they can flash to a phone using Odin that gives them higher privileges so they can fix corrupted devices or devices that got viruses etc. It's a short jump from that to root, but it is designed to hamper the devices performance to try to prevent people from using it go gain root on a daily driver.
It basically makes the phone SUPER laggy, almost to the point of it being unusable. This is the root you are going to get unless you call out it is not eligible for the bounty. Someone who has the kernel already will just hold it hostage untill enough money is out here then provide proof they can use it to gain root (unusable root do to performance degradation but it passes all of your requirements) and demand payment.
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i am tring to edit it in but my phone is giving me issues so there will be 4 options.. full root only on s8 or s8+ or fully working twrp/unlocked BL for s8 or s8+..
but to add to your post, Ive had at least 5 S7 devices that were rooted so I know what you mean.. however, if we had the engboot thatd get our feet wet with root then we could probably find a way to utilize the factory binary BL which seems to be alot more stable than an ENG would be..
again, i understand.. id rather see a not so stable root on an ENG boot than no root at all lol.. being part of various prior devices and involved in the root processes I have to say that unlocking the BL is NOT going to be an easy task if even possible(I hate to say it.) If we had a full debug firm with an unlocked BL by default that would be our best chance butchances are we get that sort of leak/luck is very slim

Unlock Verizon's Locked Bootloader Bounty

I know @jcase says he will no longer develop a new unlock method for Verizon..but I'm willing​ to pay $300 if someone can figure a new method to unlock the bootloader. I'm known on XDA and I will pay up immediately..if others would like to put money up as well that would be great.
*Note We Need Temp Root 1st B4 We Can Get An Unlock*
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/temp-root-verizon-bounty-t3602691
mrjaydee82- $300
calripkenturner01- $50
bobby janow- $50
shadolis- $50
Aninja- $50
igloohed73- $50
virusqg- $25
Scott- $10
spleenandcigars- $10
NalNalas- $70
honzel- $100
calripkenturner- $100
calripkenturner- $10
gabo1- $20
zengfu94- $30
dwreck420- $10
Semtronix- $100
mac796- $20
robo_kill- $60
Alg0rhyth3m- $20
mattwheat- $50
Total- $1225

mrjaydee82 said:
I know @jcase says he will no longer develop a new unlock method for Verizon..but I'm willing​ to pay $300 if someone can figure a new method to unlock the bootloader. I'm known on XDA and I will pay up immediately..if others would like to put money up as well that would be great.
mrjaydee82- $300
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Get someone to give us a new temproot for the pixel, and we will release a new unlock.

mrjaydee82 said:
I know @jcase says he will no longer develop a new unlock method for Verizon..but I'm willing​ to pay $300 if someone can figure a new method to unlock the bootloader. I'm known on XDA and I will pay up immediately..if others would like to put money up as well that would be great.
mrjaydee82- $300
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I'm in for $50
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calripkenturner01 said:
I'm in for $50
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I have no desire to unlock or root. But I'm in for $50 too. What does it mean.. Temp root?
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Wish I had a Verizon pixel. I upgraded to fi after being on Verizon since 2009. Never going back to those guys.

Count me for $50... Thought I could live without root, but life sucks without it.

There have been a few interesting Linux priv escalation vulnerabilities. I think temp root is definitely within the realm of possibility.
As for what is meant by temp root. I assume one that doesn't need to persist across reboots. As soon as root is achieved theoretically you can change the prop file that contains the ability to unlock the bootloader, flip it, reboot and you're in.
I've been meaning to do a bit of kernel probing, but working at a startup consumes a LOT of my time.
Edit: Not sure if it's too late, but this one in particular looks interesting https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01

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Edit: Not sure if it's too late, but this one in particular looks interesting https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
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You linked to the bulletin, not a specific vuln.
But again, I'm not looking to write an root exploit for a vuln, I'm saying if someone provides an exploit we will do the unlock part.

The unlock part is the easy bit . Don't worry though, I wasn't suggesting you or anyone specific to write the exploit. To be honest I don't think anyone has written one for this particular vulnerability, nor do I think there is time to do it as it's already been patched I believe.
My point was it's not as hopeless as it's made out to be, and it definitely can be done. There are exploits that come up all the time, it's a matter of writing up the code for it, and testing it in time. Sadly, my skillset lies much more in the operations side of computing and I suck with code (been a sys admin in some form or another for years now).

I would love to pitch in $50, but I'm struggling a bit financially at the moment so I don't know if I can commit haha. Let me know when it gets done though and I'll see if I can swing it at that time!
I can't stand Verizon having so much control over my phone, and especially now that that law passed, and they're going to be force installing apps to track my every move so they can sell it to advertisers, I need root now more than ever.. Please please someone get this done!

Put me down for $50. I'll keep tabs on this thread.

@mrjaydee82,
Maybe we need a separate bounty for temproot first?

cam30era said:
@mrjaydee82,
Maybe we need a separate bounty for temproot first?
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If you want to start up a thread for that I'm game I'll donate 50 to that

I'm good for 25 maybe more depending on the time frame

I'm broke but I will throw in $10.00.
Still on my second pixel and its still unlocked but I know there will be a day I break this one too.

I'm broke as possible, but I could do it with 10usd.

Scott said:
I'm broke but I will throw in $10.00.
Still on my second pixel and its still unlocked but I know there will be a day I break this one too.
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Do you know why some Pixels have the oem switch grayed out and some do not, even though they are on Verizon? I don't even care to unlock the bootloader I'm just curious. The only reason I'd like the switch to be active is to one day, when the phone is a secondary device, be able to do a full factory image flash after which I'd relock the bl in all likelihood. It's been suggested to reverse engineer the OS in order to find out but that is simply beyond my knowledge at this point.

Personally I do not need it as mine is already unlocked from the first exploit. But for those needing it, my question would be if this is done would the exploit be kept alive or would it be turned in to Google for them to just to patch it on the next update ? I know on exploits for the HTC flagships they keep the exploits going for s-off and do not turn them in hopefully any exploit found would be kept open for pixel and XL users the same and not get turned in to be taken away by Google.

+1 for $50 into the bounty

DirtydAmbrose said:
Personally I do not need it as mine is already unlocked from the first exploit. But for those needing it, my question would be if this is done would the exploit be kept alive or would it be turned in to Google for them to just to patch it on the next update ? I know on exploits for the HTC flagships they keep the exploits going for s-off and do not turn them in hopefully any exploit found would be kept open for pixel and XL users the same and not get turned in to be taken away by Google.
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So far anybody who has unlocked, had been able to keep it. Hopefully Google will be cool about it.
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