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Seems we won't have the AT&T 4.4.2 firmware forever

I just posted in MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM a few days ago to see if I can unlock my non-developer edition XT1058 or get an AT&T's 4.4.2 firmware.
I contacted to OlivierM(olivier meirhaeghe, ‎MOTOROLA'S Director Product Management) and this is what he said.
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paul xda said:
I just posted in MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM a few days ago to see if I can unlock my non-developer edition XT1058 or get an AT&T's 4.4.2 firmware.
I contacted to OlivierM(olivier meirhaeghe, ‎MOTOROLA'S Director Product Management) and this is what he said.
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What. Well geez.

paul xda said:
I just posted in MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM a few days ago to see if I can unlock my non-developer edition XT1058 or get an AT&T's 4.4.2 firmware.
I contacted to OlivierM(olivier meirhaeghe, ‎MOTOROLA'S Director Product Management) and this is what he said.
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They can't officially release it, just like they don't officially release any beyond the Dev Editions (which happen to also work on the "retail" versions of those phones).
It getting "leaked" or "found some place" which would later get posted to -> http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0 is another story, but we have to be patient. As soon as they find it, I'm sure it will be posted. Just have to wait for them to get their hands on it.

I ask him about why are others software images can be found,but not receive any reply.

KidJoe said:
They can't officially release it, just like they don't officially release any beyond the Dev Editions (which happen to also work on the "retail" versions of those phones).
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Okay,But I did get a share of T-MOBILE's retail MOTO X firmware from the MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM in google drive.
I can't understand why they just can't do this.

paul xda said:
I ask him about why are others software images can be found,but not receive any reply.
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You likely wont as Moto will not officially release carrier versions of ROMs for the Moto X.
paul xda said:
Okay,But I did get a share of T-MOBILE's retail MOTO X firmware from the MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM in google drive.
I can't understand why they just can't do this.
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You completely missed what I said. I said that Moto has released images for the Developer X's..
Technically speaking, you did not get the "T-Mobile Retail X Firmware" from Moto. Their web site clearly says you are requesting "MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition: KK-4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25_MR3 (Retail)"
It just so happens that the GSM Developer X and "T-Mobile" or "GSM Unlocked" versions of the X are all XT1053 and use the exact same rom. Just like the Developer Edition X for Verizon and Retail/MotoMaker X for Verizon are both XT1060 and use the same rom.
So yeah, moto has released the Developer Edition roms by request at -> https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images But they have not made the roms available for the "Carrier Branded" Moto X's, like the XT1058 from ATT, or the XT1056 from Sprint, or the XT1058 from Rogers, or the XT1055 from US Cellular, etc..
And Moto does not own or operate http://sbf.droid-developers.org

KidJoe said:
You completely missed what I said. I said that Moto has released images for the Developer X's..
Technically speaking, you did not get the "T-Mobile Retail X Firmware" from Moto. Their web site clearly says you are requesting "MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition: KK-4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25_MR3 (Retail)"
It just so happens that the GSM Developer X and "T-Mobile" or "GSM Unlocked" versions of the X are all XT1053 and use the exact same rom. Just like the Developer Edition X for Verizon and Retail/MotoMaker X for Verizon are both XT1060 and use the same rom.
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Thanks for your explanation,I get it now.

I need it too. But I just gotta wait. Phone is still fully functional. One thing is I'll lose root but not to worried just viper4android is the only thing and gravitybox
MOTO X SLAPPED

I want it,too.WAITING for so long
paul xda said:
I just posted in MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM a few days ago to see if I can unlock my non-developer edition XT1058 or get an AT&T's 4.4.2 firmware.
I contacted to OlivierM(olivier meirhaeghe, ‎MOTOROLA'S Director Product Management) and this is what he said.
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I want it,too.WAITING for so long

Kidjoe is correct.
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

planktoid said:
Kidjoe is correct.
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Yes,he always replies the thread quickly with the right answer.He is a good man.

all moto x from usa ( xt1049, xt1050, xt1053, xt1055, xt1055 xt1058, xt1060 ) are update to 4.4.2

toto221 said:
all moto x from usa ( xt1049, xt1050, xt1053, xt1055, xt1055 xt1058, xt1060 ) are update to 4.4.2
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Yes, AT&T 4.4.2 is now there on http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0

Anyone know how to flash the firmware on a macbook? My windows machine won't charge anymore so that's all I have now.
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M973 said:
Yes, AT&T 4.4.2 is now there on http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
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This is awesome! I can finally root my GFs phone.

[email protected] said:
Anyone know how to flash the firmware on a macbook? My windows machine won't charge anymore so that's all I have now.
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Under the Development thread there is a Mac Toolkit. The guy who made it isn't supporting it anymore, but it includes mfastboot. You can manually flash the files with it. I haven't searched for the exact commands, but they should be easily procurable via a quick search.

HeroOfTime said:
Under the Development thread there is a Mac Toolkit. The guy who made it isn't supporting it anymore, but it includes mfastboot. You can manually flash the files with it. I haven't searched for the exact commands, but they should be easily procurable via a quick search.
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I think it only works for the developer edition models.
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[email protected] said:
Anyone know how to flash the firmware on a macbook? My windows machine won't charge anymore so that's all I have now.
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Parallels Desktop with win 7!!!!

[email protected] said:
Anyone know how to flash the firmware on a macbook? My windows machine won't charge anymore so that's all I have now.
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There is a Mac version of Fastboot... but I'm not sure what all is involved to use it. (drivers or anything else??) -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/X-STUFF/Mfastboot-4.4.zip To flash this way, you'll want to unzip the SBF file, open the included .XML file, and convert the operations to fastboot commands.
For example, in another thread of someone trying to flash a Claro 4.4.2 rom, when we opened the XML we came up with -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52051769&postcount=18
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I think it only works for the developer edition models.
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I don't think so.
The only difference between the developer models and the MotoMaker/Retail X for Verizon and ATT is the unlocked vs locked bootloader.
As far as using things like RSDLite and mfastboot, as long as you are flashing a ROM that is digitally signed by Moto, you should be able to do the same things.
Now, any rooting, flashing custom recovery or custom rom, etc wont work. But RSDlite or mFastboot to flash a Moto Rom will.
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natezire71 said:
This is awesome! I can finally root my GFs phone.
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HuH? How does having the ATT 4.4.2 SBF help/allow you to root?
ATT has a locked bootloader, and 4.4.2 breaks/plugs the exploits used by SlapMyMoto/MotoWpNoMo. So flash this and you can't root or disable write protection.

KidJoe said:
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HuH? How does having the ATT 4.4.2 SBF help/allow you to root?
ATT has a locked bootloader, and 4.4.2 breaks/plugs the exploits used by SlapMyMoto/MotoWpNoMo. So flash this and you can't root or disable write protection.
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I'm on Verizon. I used Safestrap and the Safestrap stock-rooted ROM over on XDA to retain root. It has literally no downsides to me. Once the SBF was made available for AT&T, someone on Rootzwiki said they would put together an AT&T version of it. Hence, I can root her phone. She's still on 4.4.

[CONFIRMED] Moto will honor warranty after unlock

i sent punit soni an email asking about the warranty policy on the pure edition.
"you guys are advertising unlockable bootloader on the 'pure edition'. a lot of us on the moto forums, and even more on droid life and android central are wanting to know if unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty.
motocare is giving us both yes and no answers depending on who we talk to. please get us some info on this soon. pre-orders start tomorrow and this is very important to a lot of early adopters. "
"We will honor warranty even if you unlock. Wait for official post on this."

phermey said:
i sent punit soni an email asking about the warranty policy on the pure edition.
"you guys are advertising unlockable bootloader on the 'pure edition'. a lot of us on the moto forums, and even more on droid life and android central are wanting to know if unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty.
motocare is giving us both yes and no answers depending on who we talk to. please get us some info on this soon. pre-orders start tomorrow and this is very important to a lot of early adopters. "
"We will honor warranty even if you unlock. Wait for official post on this."
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Man, this is great news! Moto is doing good things. But the battery of the phone got me concerned. After reading about this though, I think I can look past the battery. This surely helps us hackers

Great news! So it means its fine to root on the first day (if rooting method is available) ?

Jack Sparrow xda said:
Great news! So it means its fine to root on the first day (if rooting method is available) ?
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i got my last x in sept of last year. so it has been a year since i have been rooted. i cannot wait.

Jack Sparrow xda said:
Great news! So it means its fine to root on the first day (if rooting method is available) ?
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for SuperSU, can't we download it from the Play Store and it can install or something? I need root. I need xposed and the Nlpwakelock module that can reduce the amount of wakelocks from Play Services, which can help the battery of this phone :good:

I mean to say was will we still get the latest firmware upgrade even when the phone is rooted ? f so then thats wonderful.

Jack Sparrow xda said:
I mean to say was will we still get the latest firmware upgrade even when the phone is rooted ? f so then thats wonderful.
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I assume if all you do is root the stock ROM, you can just unroot (completely remove SuperSU) and you'll be able to get the firmware upgrades again. if there is one single change in the /system, then firmware upgrades do not work. but by restoring it to how it's suppose to be, then the update will see no files changed and continue with the upgrade. that's how it worked with the Nexus phones, and the Moto X Pure Edition is essentially a Nexus phone with tweaks

0.0 said:
I assume if all you do is root the stock ROM, you can just unroot (completely remove SuperSU) and you'll be able to get the firmware upgrades again. if there is one single change in the /system, then firmware upgrades do not work. but by restoring it to how it's suppose to be, then the update will see no files changed and continue with the upgrade. that's how it worked with the Nexus phones, and the Moto X Pure Edition is essentially a Nexus phone with tweaks
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Is root already available?

I don't believe it until I read it in the fine print. I don't plan to unlock root my Moto G or X, but if I go to the bootloader unlock page it have to not mention anything about voiding your warranty in the process.

eksasol said:
I don't believe it until I read it in the fine print. I don't plan to unlock root my Moto G or X, but if I go to the bootloader unlock page it have to not mention anything about voiding your warranty in the process.
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the moto support forums manager confirmed my confirm.
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/677736c888?page=2

Excellent! I was a little concerned price wise that we'd be looking at another $100 tacked on to the $499 to get a 'Developer Edition' with an unlockable bootloader and warranty.
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theideaweb said:
Excellent! I was a little concerned price wise that we'd be looking at another $100 tacked on to the $499 to get a 'Developer Edition' with an unlockable bootloader and warranty.
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me too. and add on to that no option to customize.

So I was poking around on the Moto site because I'm about to unlock my bootloader. Motorola seems to have the Pure Edition listed as a dev edition, at least according to the page where you can download the factory images.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images

So this is for pure edition only, not the phone one might buy in a store,like myself?

Xdevillived666 said:
So this is for pure edition only, not the phone one might buy in a store,like myself?
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Sorry, only pure edition. XT1095.
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news from motorola website about lolipop update

just find some information about a lolipop upgrade for motorola droid ultra/mini/maxx from motorola upgrades pages :crying: :crying:

mt021322 said:
just find some information about a lolipop upgrade for motorola droid ultra/mini/maxx from motorola upgrades pages :crying: :crying:
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https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/110262
The link for more details is dead however...

BackCheck said:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/110262
The link for more details is dead however...
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thanks,..i forgot for a link :good:
this attachment is what i've got from motorola forums about a dead links
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/19343d1335?page=24

Sad news, they should offer owners the option to unlock their bootloader so they can upgrade to Lollipop themselves.
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sign a petition, give us the BL UNLOCK CODE, we don't need a cashback

un1ocked said:
sign a petition, give us the BL UNLOCK CODE, we don't need a cashback
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Yay,give me a link petition,.i will sign it,i' ll support it..
I found a link
https://www.change.org/p/verizon-dr...source=share_for_starters&utm_medium=copyLink
Let' s go

I signed it I'm number 97 of 100 but don't think it will do any good because the petitions don't seen to ever work out will for any of us.

leerpsp said:
I signed it I'm number 97 of 100 but don't think it will do any good because the petitions don't seen to ever work out will for any of us.
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At least we' re doing something,no matter what' s a result.

Verizon isn't going to let Motorola bl unlock these phones until they stop selling them like the X
But there is a new unlock exploit coming very soon that *will* work on the 8960/pro, so most of us will at least get 5.1 via cyanogenmod, it should breathe new life into these devices for at least the rest of 2016, maybe longer.
Maybe there is a chance to even get 6 via cyanogenmod eventually if the drivers can be ported from 5.1 ? Or is that an unrealistic expectation?

Let's hope this new 8960/ pro exploit is real for the sake of those who have not had the pleasure of running LP and MM on their machines. My MAXX and OG Moto X have been on LP for over a year now and it ran much better than KK other than the cell standby bug. I just flashed CM13 on this phone and it is even better. Testing out doze now, seems to be pretty good on the battery. This is a great phone, if it is bootloader unlocked!
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_ck_ said:
.... selling them like the X But there is a new unlock exploit coming very soon that *will* work on the 8960/pro, so most....
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blasphemy !! rofl

teerout said:
blasphemy !! rofl
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sorry that went over my head? blasphemy? why?

@beaups
What has a higher probability of happening?
WP = 0 or
Bootloader Unlock

JH1108 said:
@beaups
What has a higher probability of happening?
WP = 0 or
Bootloader Unlock
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Same.
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beaups said:
Same.
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What version Android are these devices running. Are you able to get (temp) root?
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beaups said:
What version Android are these devices running. Are you able to get (temp) root?
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root exists on the (verizon) mini/maxx/ultra (same phone internals) because of work done by crashxxl to bypass the bootloader and write over the rom via qload driver mode - basically he writes the changes needed for root and SU
I believe he figured it out by studying the developer edition of the device which is bl unlocked
it works quite well, we have root and xposed but wp=1 of course
laginimaineb's next announcement will open the device for everyone but I don't think he is releasing a proof of concept, at least not for this phone model, so if you are willing, we could probably really use your help when that happens
I'd be happy to send you a mini (to keep) if that will help motivate you

_ck_ said:
root exists on the (verizon) mini/maxx/ultra (same phone internals) because of work done by crashxxl to bypass the bootloader and write over the rom via qload driver mode - basically he writes the changes needed for root and SU
I believe he figured it out by studying the developer edition of the device which is bl unlocked
it works quite well, we have root and xposed but wp=1 of course
laginimaineb's next announcement will open the device for everyone but I don't think he is releasing a proof of concept, at least not for this phone model, so if you are willing, we could probably really use your help when that happens
I'd be happy to send you a mini (to keep) if that will help motivate you
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What version Android are most people running?
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beaups said:
What version Android are most people running?
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it's kitkat 4.4.4 - the only option right now unless you have a developer model or paid for sunshine so you can use cyanogenmod, etc.
SU6-7 rom was built December 2014 (sunshine cannot unlock this one)
SU4.21 rom was built June 2014 - sunshine CAN unlock this version but if anyone has accepted the OTA, it's too late because now the phone is SU6-7.3 and fuse blown
I can send you either SU4 or SU6 to play with

_ck_ said:
it's kitkat 4.4.4 - the only option right now unless you have a developer model or paid for sunshine so you can use cyanogenmod, etc.
SU6-7 rom was built December 2014 (sunshine cannot unlock this one)
SU4.21 rom was built June 2014 - sunshine CAN unlock this version but if anyone has accepted the OTA, it's too late because now the phone is SU6-7.3
I can send you either SU4 or SU6 to play with
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So sunshine is available for these models and people skipped it? Or on too new of firmware to use it?
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So sunshine is available for these models and people skipped it? Or on too new of firmware to use it?
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SU4 hasn't been available for a year now, maybe longer and you cannot downgrade these phones
verizon now ships all of them with SU6, so no sunshine, and verizon refuses to let motorola unlock the bootloader like they did with the X

T-Mobile LG G Pad X 8.0 (v521WG) Root Bounty

Device
T-Mobile LG G Pad X 8.0 (v521WG)
Bounty Details
Hello everyone! I'm starting this thread to keep track of the bounty for rooting the T-Mobile LG G Pad X 8.0 (v521WG). If you are interested in donating money to the first person to successfully root the T-Mobile LG G Pad X 8.0 (v521WG) please post your amount and I'll add it add it all up and keep the total amount updated.
Greatly looking forward to anyone interested in becoming a candidate in this challenge to find a means for root.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Be the first person to create or find a method to achieve the following:
Exploiting a fully stock build of the T-Mobile variant LG G Pad X 8.0 to gain root access
2. Make a post in this thread with the following:
Proving it works with appropriate photos and/or screenshots
Providing full step-by-step instructions for which anyone else can follow
3. Wait for at least one member to follow the same method and confirm it works the same on their fully stock device
4. Claim your bounty via PM from pledger(s)
Root has been achieved for LG G Pad X 8.0 T-Mobile v521WG, a root guide is available here.
List of Pledges
US - T-Mobile v521WG
@avishah395 - $3
@cd85233 - $25
@NewZJ - $25
@d3athb4dishonor - $10
@pressmoon - $25
@emilyrugburn - $25
@hyphen - $113
@kolpa06 - $14
@dr.mnemonix - $50
@Munns86 - $15
@0space_monkey0 -$10
@donmega_icecube - $15
@onlypirc - $10
@agilos - $25
@kenbrownstone - $25
Total: $390
AT&T - v520
@hectoralexgarcia - $20
Total: $20
Canada - Rogers/Telus/Fido v522
@vance74 - $15
@eleckz - $20
@BardOfOld - $25 in Bitcoin
Total: $60
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New bounty submission or increase of current bounty
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Questions and answers regarding bootloaders on this device
Questions and answers regarding the nature of lockdown on this device
Questions and answers regarding eFuse/qFuse and emmc write-protects
Questions and answers regarding kernel and bootloader-related exploits
If you're working on such a method or exploit, then any status updates you have on it
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Please note before making a post in the thread please refer to the below list to see if your post will be acceptable. If it is not part of this list, your post will be reported and you may risk getting an infraction as per forum moderators.
Please note you may not make any specific restrictions or requirements that aren't listed in the OP. By making a post with your contribution price you are agreeing to paying out based on all terms listed in OP only and nowhere else.
Please be advised that if T-Mobile or LG are to release an official method of rooting the device (extremely unlikely but must be accounted for) prior to any member of XDA's submission, this bounty automatically becomes invalidated.
Please do not PM a pledge, they will not be counted.
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If there are any issues with this thread, anything you'd like to add, any suggestions you'd like to provide or to get my attention - quote one of my posts or private message me

I'm putting up $3 for now, will add more later.

Reserved Space

I'll donate $25 for root

I'll donate $10 for root.
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$25 From Me
for the person who roots it. I paid a similar bounty to root the T-MO LG G5 and it's definitely worth it to me.

pressmoon said:
for the person who roots it. I paid a similar bounty to root the T-MO LG G5 and it's definitely worth it to me.
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I will match and put in $25 too.

I will match everyone's donation so $113 for I.

$12 from me (to make the number even)

kolpa06 said:
$12 from me (to make the number even)
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The number is even but its odd being $2 short
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I don't own this tablet but I see its on 6.0.1. I believe T-Mobile version has unlocked bootloader so recovery needs to be built..Thats the only way of rooting mm.

hyphen said:
The number is even but its odd being $2 short
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Oh, I thought you were going to match it. Make it $14 then...

Adam Myczkowski said:
I don't own this tablet but I see its on 6.0.1. I believe T-Mobile version has unlocked bootloader so recovery needs to be built..Thats the only way of rooting mm.
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The bootloader can be unlocked as described in the main thread. However, could you please provide more details about rooting with recovery?

avishah395 said:
The bootloader can be unlocked as described in the main thread. However, could you please provide more details about rooting with recovery?
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He was talking about compiling recovery first and then root using TWRP by flashing supersu in TWRP.
To make a twrp recovery, from what I know, devs need system dump. A kdz file is better but shouldn't be mandatory.
Since our bootloader is already unlocked/unlockable, we just need to wait for some devs who know how to compile recovery and are interested in our device with free time to compile TWRP recovery using system dump.

Adam Myczkowski said:
I don't own this tablet but I see its on 6.0.1. I believe T-Mobile version has unlocked bootloader so recovery needs to be built..Thats the only way of rooting mm.
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You need root *BEFORE* you can even install TWRP, locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader doesn't matter. You have to find a way to root it in the first place.

roirraW "edor" ehT said:
You need root *BEFORE* you can even install TWRP, locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader doesn't matter. You have to find a way to root it in the first place.
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What device did u come from mate??

roirraW "edor" ehT said:
You need root *BEFORE* you can even install TWRP, locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader doesn't matter. You have to find a way to root it in the first place.
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What you said is not true. Neither is a prerequisite for the other. For some devices, they get twrp first and then use twrp to root, while for other devices, they get root first and it's easy to install twrp with root and unlocked bootloader.

Adam Myczkowski said:
What device did u come from mate??
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I have the VS985 G3 and VK810 G Pad 8.3 currently.
googlephone said:
What you said is not true. Neither is a prerequisite for the other. For some devices, they get twrp first and then use twrp to root, while for other devices, they get root first and it's easy to install twrp with root and unlocked bootloader.
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Maybe that's true but I haven't personally come across an LG device that you can flash a custom partition without having root first. I've only seen that on Samsung when you could Odin a custom recovery tar. Without root, you don't have permissions to flash over top of your stock recovery. And if you can put TWRP on without having root you certainly still need to come up with some kind of vulnerability for the device, whether it's root or something else, in order to get around the stock protections that keep us from installing and using a custom recovery.
In the case of both LG devices I have, you need to have root and a bump-vulnerable bootloader to install TWRP. I'd like to know so I can be aware: what devices can you put TWRP on before discovering a root vulnerability?

roirraW "edor" ehT said:
I have the VS985 G3 and VK810 G Pad 8.3 currently.
Maybe that's true but I haven't personally come across an LG device that you can flash a custom partition without having root first. I've only seen that on Samsung when you could Odin a custom recovery tar. Without root, you don't have permissions to flash over top of your stock recovery. And if you can put TWRP on without having root you certainly still need to come up with some kind of vulnerability for the device, whether it's root or something else, in order to get around the stock protections that keep us from installing and using a custom recovery.
In the case of both LG devices I have, you need to have root and a bump-vulnerable bootloader to install TWRP. I'd like to know so I can be aware: what devices can you put TWRP on before discovering a root vulnerability?
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All devices that have MM out of the box need to unlock bootloader and flash recovery first! There is no such explocit that allows you to root MM! Thats why Chainfire made SYSTEMLESS ROOT FOR MM, which basically places root in boot.img, in MM system cannot be touched. Hence recovery is mandatory to root MM which this device came with, its not G Pad 8.3, you cannot downgrade to KitKat bootloader as it doesn't exist! BUT as its from T-Mobile they bootloader IS UNLOCKED out of the box, do if someone builds recovery you can simply flash it in fastboot. Devices that require recovery are G4, G5, OnePluses, Nexuses, Sony devices and many many more.

Adam Myczkowski said:
All devices that have MM out of the box need to unlock bootloader and flash recovery first! There is no such explocit that allows you to root MM! Thats why Chainfire made SYSTEMLESS ROOT FOR MM, which basically places root in boot.img, in MM system cannot be touched. Hence recovery is mandatory to root MM which this device came with, its not G Pad 8.3, you cannot downgrade to KitKat bootloader as it doesn't exist! BUT as its from T-Mobile they bootloader IS UNLOCKED out of the box, do if someone builds recovery you can simply flash it in fastboot. Devices that require recovery are G4, G5, OnePluses, Nexuses, Sony devices and many many more.
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Ah, sorry, didn't realize T-Mobile bootloaders are unlocked out of the box, my bad. Here I had thought all devices had a locked bootloader these days, especially out of the box Marshmallow ones.

T-Mobile LG G Pad X 8.0 (v521WG) AOSP/CM ROM Bounty

Device
T-Mobile LG G Pad X 8.0 (v521WG)
Bounty Details
Hello everyone! I'm starting this thread to keep track of the bounty for an AOSP/CyanogenMod ROM the T-Mobile LG G Pad X 8.0 (v521WG). If you are interested in donating money to the first person(s) to develop an AOSP/CyanogenMod rom for the T-Mobile LG G Pad X 8.0 (v521WG) please post your amount and I'll add it add it all up and keep the total amount updated.
Greatly looking forward to anyone interested in becoming a candidate in this challenge to develop a ROM.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Be the first person(s) to create or find a method to achieve the following:
Install AOSP or CyanogenMod on the LG G Pad X 8.0 (v521WG)
NOTE: A method to achieve root access must already be available for the LG G Pad X 8.0 (v521WG)
2. Make a post in this thread with the following:
Proving it works with appropriate photos and/or screenshots
Providing full step-by-step instructions for which anyone else can follow
3. Wait for at least one member to follow the same instruction and confirm it works the same on their fully stock device
4. Claim your bounty via PM from pledger(s)
List of Pledges
AOSP:
@avishah395 - $5
@kenbrownstone - $25 @pikacane - $25 to either
Total: $55
CyanogenMod:
@Munns86 - $10
@kenbrownstone - $25 @pikacane - $25 to either
Total: $60
List of Acceptable Posts:
New bounty submission or increase of current bounty
Questions or assistance regarding development of a ROM
Questions and answers regarding root or bootloaders on this device
Questions and answers regarding the nature of lockdown on this device
Questions and answers regarding eFuse/qFuse and emmc write-protects
Questions and answers regarding kernel and bootloader-related exploits
Providing status updates on ROM development
Disclaimer
Please note before making a post in the thread please refer to the below list to see if your post will be acceptable. If it is not part of this list, your post will be reported and you may risk getting an infraction as per forum moderators.
Please note you may not make any specific restrictions or requirements that aren't listed in the OP. By making a post with your contribution price you are agreeing to paying out based on all terms listed in OP only and nowhere else.
Please be advised that if T-Mobile or LG are to release an official method of installing AOSP on this device (extremely unlikely but must be accounted for) prior to any member of XDA's submission, this bounty automatically becomes invalidated.
Please do not PM a pledge, they will not be counted.
Suggestions
If there are any issues with this thread, anything you'd like to add, any suggestions you'd like to provide or to get my attention - quote one of my posts or private message me

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I think we need a working TWRP before anything else, no?

bynarie said:
I think we need a working TWRP before anything else, no?
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There's always a chance you can flash a ROM zip with FlashFire. It works on the VK810 G Pad 8.3, and to backup and restore, but for some reason it won't flash SuperSU.zip even when it's part of the ROM zip, or work with its EverRoot option at least on Jellybean or KitKat. Of course until you get root, nothing can happen, and if you have a locked bootloader and no vulnerability is discovered, you won't be able to have permanent root.

Damn I'm disappointed there's no root for this lol. Jus purchased and was looking forward to freeing up space.
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d3athb4dishonor said:
Damn I'm disappointed there's no root for this lol. Jus purchased and was looking forward to freeing up space.
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There is a root bounty thread. Root might happen sometime soon.

avishah395 said:
There is a root bounty thread. Root might happen sometime soon.
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Hope so... I'd definitely donate to get rid of this bloatware, I don't even need a fancy ROM.
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$25 From Me
And I've pledged $25 towards the person who roots it as well.

I'll throw in $10 for CM

pressmoon said:
And I've pledged $25 towards the person who roots it as well.
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AOSP or CM?

I give $25 to both
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A new update is coming.
Check the source code here:http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list...LL&search=v521
There used to be v10b source code and it disappeared two days ago. Today there is source code for a newer version v10c: LGV521WG_Marshmallow_Android_V521WG_v10c.
So it means we should be able to root our tablet once anyone pulls the new firmware v10c.
Update: I just checked system update, and there is an update with size of 452.5 MB, which would be automatically downloaded between 11 pm and 4 am.
Vola....

googlephone said:
A new update is coming.
Check the source code here:http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list...LL&search=v521
There used to be v10b source code and it disappeared two days ago. Today there is source code for a newer version v10c: LGV521WG_Marshmallow_Android_V521WG_v10c.
So it means we should be able to root our tablet once anyone pulls the new firmware v10c.
Update: I just checked system update, and there is an update with size of 452.5 MB, which would be automatically downloaded between 11 pm and 4 am.
Vola....
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T-Mobile is probably updating it to add a Device Unlock app as a system app. Could you put the update on Dropbox or something if you downloaded it? I don't see it on the website at the moment.
Edit: Seeing it now using link in main thread URL.

can anyone pm link to system image for this tablet ,one of the develpoers from lg g4 forum would debloat that image for us and create the rom but he needs system image .thank you in advance.

egoniasty said:
can anyone pm link to system image for this tablet ,one of the develpoers from lg g4 forum would debloat that image for us and create the rom but he needs system image .thank you in advance.
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thats a stock rom and wouldnt qualify for this bounty just as a FYI. http://www.t2h-gh0st-is-garbage.xyz/V52110c_00_0721.kdz

i don't think he cares about money he just likes to help people with making better software for this tablet .

egoniasty said:
i don't think he cares about money he just likes to help people with making better software for this tablet .
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massive props to him. its been a long time since ive seen that kind of attitude on xda. in what seems like forever ago i ran a team of devs who went from unloved device to unloved device trying to kick start the community as best we could and help them. teach em how to make kernels, how to do recoveries and roms just so that the knowledge was passed on as well as allowing there to be more people ready to help out other devices as time went on.
sadly this is lost these days.

he dosent even own the tablet but he will work on the rom for us .i will be testing his build for him on monday so hopefully he will post it by monday if everything works out with the build.

egoniasty said:
he dosent even own the tablet but he will work on the rom for us .i will be testing his build for him on monday so hopefully he will post it by monday if everything works out with the build.
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Well, please update us when you have a working build from him.

$25 for either. Or anything else that would allow a dark theme.