I'm starting this bounty at $50 because this phone is awesome, with so much potential and we currently have no root access, etc.
BTW, edit your post in the 4.4 thread if you posted a bounty there for 4.4.4, that threads purpose has been accomplished. I just edited mine out as a mistake. If I miss you in the op please pm me and I'll update asap. Thanks.
jenkies
@ rds217 $20
@ s_u_n $20
@ Kittimasak $30
@ arsenal553 $20
@ parsnip2 $15
@ phukt 1288 $20
@ pottlepaul $20
@ camblue $30
Total $175
Good luck!
jenkies said:
I'm starting this thread at $50 because I love this phone more than any other phone I've ever had and wish I could root it and mod it, etc.
I will not however be able to do any upkeep and maintain this thread. Hopefully someone else with feel like doing this.
BTW, edit your post in the 4.4 thread if you posted a bounty there. I just edited mine out as a mistake.
jenkies
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Could you change the title of the thread to "Bounty for unlocked bootloader"?
It seems that we are much closer to getting that via Dan Rosenberg's method than having someone find an exploit for the 4.4.4 firmware to obtain root. Note that an unlocked bootloader will allow for both root and write protection off for the lifetime of the device, over all* OTA patches to come.
*unless the OTA relocks the bootloader and patches the vulnerability discovered by Dan, then we're SOL.
Once the title is changed, count me in for $20.
Title changed
jenkies
I guess you missed the 50+ page thread for this EXACT same topic....
I guess I may have missed that other thread. I didn't intend to make one on top of another if I did but upon my first post in another thread this was recommended, so I edited my post as a mistake. Then I got the title wrong and humbly corrected it. I actually prefer to leave this stuff to the grown ups but I been a little desperate as I'm sure others may be too. Does this thread need to be deleted? Is there another thread for the same thing? If so, how do I close the thread. I'm all ears for advice, although I may not have time to make any changes. Any one who wants to take over thread is certainly invited and welcome. I just want progress and an willing to pay. :thumbup:
jenkies
asuhoops8628 said:
I guess you missed the 50+ page thread for this EXACT same topic....
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No need to read all 50+ pages, just the last few posts of the aforementioned thread, especially these two:
samwathegreat said:
To everyone who keeps requesting that a NEW bounty thread be created for the sole purpose of the BL-Unlock exploit....it's pretty simple guys. Just start a new thread in General and title it "[BOUNTY] Full Bootloader Unlock 2013 Droid Line-up".
If nobody else will do it, I will -- just give the word. I'm already unlocked though, so it should probably be started by someone who wants an unlock exploit, and will keep the OP updated with all the pledger's usernames and pledge amounts along with a running total of the FULL bounty amount.
Don't forget to WITHDRAW your pledges from any other bounty threads you have pledged to. This is important.
I re-posted the instructions for using the "China Middleman" here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54789063&postcount=868
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samwathegreat said:
I find it really surprising that you guys are continuing to post pledge amounts in THIS thread, and that none of you have created a new one, even after I suggested it. Any one of the last 3 posters could have started it...
Are you all going to come back to THIS thread, and edit out your pledges? Because that's what you need to do. You don't pledge bounties in multiple threads for the same thing....not unless you intend on paying twice!
EDIT: Glad to see a new bounty thread was started...however consider the shortcoming - that thread is for "4.4.4. root" - it does not mention write protect disable or bootloader unlock. What exactly are you guys wanting? Technically, a "temp-root" on 4.4.4 would qualify for this bounty, and could quickly be patched by the next update.
Just food for thought....I really expected the new bounty thread to be for full bootloader unlock -- to encourage a DEV to take Dan Rosenburg's new bootloader trust zone vulnerability and create a tool to exploit it. That is the only permanent rooting solution for you guys.
EDIT2: I see that the title of the new bounty thread has been changed to "full bootloader unlock". Great :good:
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These pretty much summarize the creation of this thread.
Thanks for helping explain. This ain't my forte.
Hey guys... If I could do it, I would for free but... I can't and time is money, so my $50 still stands for whatever gentleman takes the time.
Just a little misunderstanding from the starting point, I take blame. Hey the finish line is still the finish line in spite of the start.
So, let's all pitch in and enjoy these great phones moto finally made!
I personally can't understand why these phones aren't more popular. Touchless control is amazing.
I can pay $20 via PayPal. @Dan: Please release the exploit.
Count me in, I'll contribute with 30$.
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OP updated.
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OP updated.
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I paid the Chinaman 45 and got my OEM unlock code. Its easier and it works
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BDAZZG1 said:
I paid the Chinaman 45 and got my OEM unlock code. Its easier and it works
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Easier than what? Its currently the ONLY option.
It does not work for everybody. He can only unlock devices between a certain date range. Almost no 2013 devices, and very few devices with assembly dates in the past 2 months.
It is a good option, but we already have an existing thread on that topic. I believe most or all of those pledging bounties for an exploit have tried the middleman already, unsuccessfully.
I'll contribute $20.
The cost is very high
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vimal_jakmola said:
The cost is very high
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??? Please explain ??? You mean you don't know how to do it yourself and it will take to much money for a dev to get involved and for you to get involved? Or you know how to do it and you have a price that our pledges don't total? If you do know how and have a price, name the price, and show some love to the android open source community for crying out loud... Don't play with our emotions.... Just saying
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this thread and pledges will expire Friday the 22nd
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That's pretty soon, especially given that I haven't seen the exploit of Dan's vulnerability on any other phone. I imagine that once it's been done on one phone the others will follow quickly and snatch up bounties. Keep it alive, let it build up and eventually someone will deliver.
OK.. I just didn't want someone to feel obligated if they had a better way.
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OK.. I just didn't want someone to feel obligated if they had a better way.
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Everyone has the opportunity to withdraw their pledges at any point. Setting them to expire on the 22nd seems extremely excessive in my opinion...
Related
This Thread is dedicated to the Bounty for the Rooting Htc Droid Eris.
Rules of this thread:
No Flaming.
No Swearing or Rude comments directed at fellow members.
If you see this taking place, or feel a victim of Flaiming or any other form of Negativity, please PM me or report it to a Moderator IMMEDIATLEY
So here is a current bounty:
binny1007 $50
myself/acidbath5546 $20
fdxgnd $40-$50
JTF2007 $20
00110001 $50
samster786 $20
R-T-B $20
Dagouk $100
gtpdjw $50
Cyclepipe $50
Sub-Standard $20
pinksocker69 $20
d1g1talz0mb13 $30
joey3002 $20
greemthumb $20
devildog9999 $20
Flenin $20
cl1ck4207 $10
morrobaybum $10
n2imagination $25
Sub-Standard $10
Captainkrtek $25
CURRENT TOTAL BOUNTY $660.00
How about a paypal account I think there is a way to set one up for somthing like this. Does anyone know how.
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I dont know how to set one up here.....
But if we keep a running total, I am sure than whatever developer or developers that come up with a Root will have their own...
I dont see a developer getting involved until the funds are guranteed somewhere.
Good Point
Good point...Do you know how I would do that?
That is what I was thinking. I know for the droid they set up a paypal account for it I'm just not sure how they did it.
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im looking on paypal....not really seeing an answer...gonna ask a dev over in old xperia forums...
Check this out https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/xcl/rec/donate-intro-outside not sure if that is it.
yeah but...
binny1007 said:
Check this out https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/xcl/rec/donate-intro-outside not sure if that is it.
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I have seen that...but here is the issue that I think could arise...
If I open an account, and have it be for donations, I have no problem there at all.
But that would be me asking everyone to trust me not to spend their hard earned money, you know what I mean?
I have no problem doing it, I am just saying people would have to trust me to hold the money in "Trust"
Easy get a mod to do it. -_-
I thought so....
FireSokar said:
Easy get a mod to do it. -_-
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I emailed our Moderator ivanmmj
I'm good for $20.
Good luck everyone.
JTF2007
Lets get this rooted. Count me in for $50.
Any body want to spread the word on some other forums.
Im in for $20 as well.
You should also update the total in the title.
Good call, I will
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I have seen that...but here is the issue that I think could arise...
If I open an account, and have it be for donations, I have no problem there at all.
But that would be me asking everyone to trust me not to spend their hard earned money, you know what I mean?
I have no problem doing it, I am just saying people would have to trust me to hold the money in "Trust"
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Have everyone hold on to the money, and whoever roots it will create the account once its finished. Then everyone sends in the money to the guys account. Problem solved.
Still wont solve the fact that the dev may feel users wont pay up. I think best bet is to get XDA to hold onto the money. Sort of make it a hacking contest. Also maybe we could get it on the XDA Main page for everyone to see, maybe itll intrigue people who dont check our forum.
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Still wont solve the fact that the dev may feel users wont pay up. I think best bet is to get XDA to hold onto the money. Sort of make it a hacking contest. Also maybe we could get it on the XDA Main page for everyone to see, maybe itll intrigue people who dont check our forum.
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I'm pretty sure every other bounty on this forum relied on a user-trust basis...
Let's just have all of our Rooting discussions for everybody here. This is for all variants of the G3 until we all have root
I'll try to keep track of, and find posts relating to the current status of Roots for ALL the G3's.
If you find some I miss that are pertinent, let me know. Or post them here and I'll put them in the OP
From thecubed:
I made a google docs spreadsheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hs0qlcGP80gl9wC0r9bs0AWMD-1D9iGgC9ulCG9roMs/edit?usp=sharing
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7-19-14
Roots for Tmo -NO SPRINT YET
Full- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54254109
And
Lite- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54254055
As of 7-14-14
Links to posts:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54146229&postcount=203
From autoprime:
guys.. my comment about sprint root was a joke to see how much interest there was in the root and see what kinda reactions there'd be.
BUT.. some of the guys working on this need g3 devices... for root.. for unlock... for future exploits down the road...
root for any unrooted G3's will come.. I can promise that. But.. it will most likely not be an update to ioroot specifically.. and I may not be the one to post...
SO..
the couple users who did donate for a future Sprint G3 root.. I will be refunding. But I do thank you for your enthusiasm. hold onto it and use it when root IS posted to ensure the G3 continues to see great work(moar r00t? moar unlox? moar hax? r0mz.. zzz). there is a great group of ppl poking at this.. but as i mentioned.. we all dont have G3's.. and some will have to buy out of pocket.. just for the sake of hacking and contributing to community. I think I've slept a total of 8 hrs the past 3 days(not complaining!).. trust me.. this is being looked at and worked on.
keep your eyes on our twitters... @ tylerfixer (iomonster/thecubed/insertnamehere) .. @ teamandirc (jcase) .. i dont think shelnutt2 or beaups use twitter.. and me @ utoprime
keep the assumptions to a minimum.. and please be patient(no not "months" patient)..
and who knows.. maybe someone new will step up and surprise us all.
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Let the ranting begin! AND NO ETA QUESTIONS!!!
Thanks to.:
thecubed
jcase
autoprime
Shelnutt2
fiddy619 - I know you're in there somewhere
And more as I find them.
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engine95 said:
Let's just have all of our Rooting discussions for everybody here.
I'll fill this in later with some current info with posts from other threads.
Let the ranting begin! AND NO ETA QUESTION!!!
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Doesn't towelroot work on all G3's?
daleski75 said:
Doesn't towelroot work on all G3's?
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Doesn't work for Sprint or T-mobile variants.
slimc84 said:
Doesn't work for Sprint or T-mobile variants.
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That sucks I did see root access was working on an USA G3 but they did not tweet which variant.
https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC
T-Mobile didn't lock the bootloader, though. Shouldn't it be easy to install a custom recovery and root?
I made a google docs spreadsheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hs0qlcGP80gl9wC0r9bs0AWMD-1D9iGgC9ulCG9roMs/edit?usp=sharing
Can you put this in the OP ?
You got it. I will shortly. Thanks again
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My only complaint with the device is no root for my Sprint model, and I think that's a good complaint to have because eventually it will come. Loving everything else, sans the aux cable issue.
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engine95 said:
Let's just have all of our Rooting discussions for everybody here.
I'll fill this in later with some current info with posts from other threads.
Let the ranting begin! AND NO ETA QUESTION!!!
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nice to have this thread
Good thread to have. The bounty thread was starting to get rather ugly and annoying.
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IXChicharitoXI said:
Good thread to have. The bounty thread was starting to get rather ugly and annoying.
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I agree, that thread was getting rather annoying.
I agree, who needs threads anyway? /sarcasm.
I'm at work now, so I can't do anything useful for G3, just facilitating some stuff on IRC, and making stupid comments here on XDA
When I get home, I'm going to see if we can hit the SPR G3 hard.
After that, it's full steam ahead for unlocks. We've got a few ideas in mind, Shelnutt2 is getting his IDA disassembly refined so we can pick it to pieces. We might even be blessed with some help from toastcfh and beaups in the IDA department too!
We're definitely not going slow on this one, we're just gathering the troops!
I love rootyTooty.... = รพ
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I agree, who needs threads anyway? /sarcasm.
I'm at work now, so I can't do anything useful for G3, just facilitating some stuff on IRC, and making stupid comments here on XDA
When I get home, I'm going to see if we can hit the SPR G3 hard.
After that, it's full steam ahead for unlocks. We've got a few ideas in mind, Shelnutt2 is getting his IDA disassembly refined so we can pick it to pieces. We might even be blessed with some help from toastcfh and beaups in the IDA department too!
We're definitely not going slow on this one, we're just gathering the troops!
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Awesome. Thanks for your work!
Where's the best place to send donations? Monetary, no strings attached, so you guys can get whatever you need. I'm sick of bounties, I'd rather donate to make progress happen rather than after the fact.
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flinttownbrown said:
Awesome. Thanks for your work!
Where's the best place to send donations? Monetary, no strings attached, so you guys can get whatever you need. I'm sick of bounties, I'd rather donate to make progress happen rather than after the fact.
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Right now jcase needs some $$ to pick up a Sprint device - and I think he'd appreciate a few dollars towards a device. When we get an unlock together, I'll probably make a post and set up something so we can split the donations to everyone that contributed, so as to be fair.
Thanks!
EDIT: scratch that, jcase would rather not receive donations until we release something. Hold onto your money until we get a release put together then. Sorry for the confusion!
thecubed said:
Right now jcase needs some $$ to pick up a Sprint device - and I think he'd appreciate a few dollars towards a device. When we get an unlock together, I'll probably make a post and set up something so we can split the donations to everyone that contributed, so as to be fair.
Thanks!
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01N149528P948654B
$50.00 sent.
Thanks for your work.
thecubed said:
Right now jcase needs some $$ to pick up a Sprint device - and I think he'd appreciate a few dollars towards a device. When we get an unlock together, I'll probably make a post and set up something so we can split the donations to everyone that contributed, so as to be fair.
Thanks!
EDIT: scratch that, jcase would rather not receive donations until we release something. Hold onto your money until we get a release put together then. Sorry for the confusion!
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Thank you for the consideration, I can actually afford the phone and I don't like taking donations for things before I have published. I just need to find a reasonable priced phone for sale.
engine95 said:
Let's just have all of our Rooting discussions for everybody here.
I'll fill this in later with some current info with posts from other threads.
Let the ranting begin! AND NO ETA QUESTION!!!
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UGH when are we getting root? When are we getting unlocked bootloader? Come on, where are the ROMs people??
Kidding. I don't even have my device yet. I'll start the real complaining once I get it
Anyways, thanks for this thread, seems there's still a lot of confusion regarding bootloader/root for the different device variants.
Fair enough. My donation is with no strings attached. If you would prefer I wait until release, that's fine - or if there is another team member who needs a device, please let me know and I will send it there.
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01N149528P948654B
$50.00 sent.
Thanks for your work.
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I refunded this, I do appreciate the thought however!
Not sure if there's any creed to this post, but if so it certainly seems like someone with a a bit more knowledge than me will be able to get us a root sooner than later!
Root ANY device?
jcase and others have a wsy to root. They are working on making the process safe for everyone. You just have to be patient. According to the cubed(hopefully I spelled it right) projected 1-3 weeks. I just don't want the devs get pissed and say to everyone DO ONE
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@kmcphee:
Where do you get this information from? Do these guys have a twitter account?
Thank you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61753837
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Not sure this is cool. Spreading a leak of a rooting team from a hack job might be a bad omen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61736452
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---------- Post added at 11:22 ---------- Previous post was at 11:19 ----------
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61764848
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player911 said:
Not sure this is cool. Spreading a leak of a rooting team from a hack job might be a bad omen.
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This is not from a rooting team. This is from the italian company "Hacking Team" which is offering professional hacking-tools to their customers (also governments).
This company was hacked and all their exploits got published. This android stuff is one of many repositories with exploits of this company.
kmcphee said:
jcase and others have a wsy to root. They are working on making the process safe for everyone. You just have to be patient. According to the cubed(hopefully I spelled it right) projected 1-3 weeks. I just don't want the devs get pissed and say to everyone DO ONE
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Yeah I'm aware they have root and they've had it for over a month with no release so they obviously haven't been successful in making it safe for everyone. Hopefully now instead of being a closed club we can have additional talented devs helping to speed the process along. It's not a slight against the guys that are working on it, but at the same time why limit ourselves to the 3-4 talented guys that are working on it when we have an entire community willing and (many) able to help.
really do hope there is some type of update to getting this phone rooted... if the camera wasnt so good i would have ditched this phone long ago
jaron7_11 said:
really do hope there is some type of update to getting this phone rooted... if the camera wasnt so good i would have ditched this phone long ago
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Yeah mine unfortunately has been laying on my desk unused other than using the camera for the past couple weeks. I've been using my S6 in the meantime and grabbing the G4 when I know I'm going to want to take pictures. I want to like the phone and it's got so much potential but every time I swap my SIM into it within 20 minutes the same old problems rear their head and I use it for whatever I'm doing and then go back to the S6 :/
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Yeah I'm aware they have root and they've had it for over a month with no release so they obviously haven't been successful in making it safe for everyone. Hopefully now instead of being a closed club we can have more talented devs helping to speed the process along. It's not a slight against the guys that are working on it, but at the same time why limit ourselves to the 3-4 talented guys that are working on it when we have an entire community willing and (many) able to help.
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The devs working on it are some of the best in this community. Disrespecting them like that won't make it any better for us. Different devs work on different brands of phones. You're more than welcome to find your own method of root of you don't like their precautionary process.
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The devs working on it are some of the best in this community. Disrespecting them like that won't make it any better for us. Different devs work on different brands of phones. You're more than welcome to find your own method of root of you don't like their precautionary process.
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That's why I said they're very talented guys, the fact remains there are no results to show though. As I also said specifically, it's not a slight or disrespect against them in the least. I'm just pointing out that the more of these talented guys that we have working on it the better. I'm not sure why you feel the need to turn up in every thread pertaining to root for the G4 and try to derail it by ****ting on whatever the thread is about? Unless you've got a more constructive comment to provide I'd appreciate you not derailing this thread so that it gets closed as all the others have.
If I were able to come up with my own root method I would've. Since I'm not a developer and have little knowledge of these things I'd like to provide links like the one in the OP to those that can make better use of it than me as my contribution to the forum. If you have your own method of coming up with root or using the provided information usefully then please do, otherwise carry on.
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That's why I said they're very talented guys, the fact remains there are no results to show though. As I also said specifically, it's not a slight or disrespect against them in the least. I'm just pointing out that the more of these talented guys that we have working on it the better. I'm not sure why you feel the need to turn up in every thread pertaining to root for the G4 and try to derail it by ****ting on whatever the thread is about? Unless you've got a more constructive comment to provide I'd appreciate you not derailing this thread so that it gets closed as all the others have.
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Whether you think it wasn't, your comment was a dig at them. I don't "sh1t" on root threads. The only threads I input my frustration on are the people who keep repeating the same stuff that's been explained over and over again. You should take your own advice about constructive comments. Like I said, if you aren't happy with what the current devs are doing then find a root method yourself. They don't HAVE to do anything for us. They do this on their own time and don't have unlimited hours a day to work on things. Patience is a virtue. Root will be here within a couple weeks or less. If other devs want to take this and run with it, so be it, but it's not up to us to voice our opinions and commentary when we aren't donating any of our time and abilities in this community.
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As a friendly suggestion, boosting1bar, maybe use "other" instead of "more" when positing something similar to this sentence, "Hopefully now instead of being a closed club we can have more talented devs helping to speed the process along." I get what you meant to say, but to some, it might read as a qualitative statement (as in developers with "more" talent than the ones being referred to), rather than a quantitative one (i.e. additional developers).
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Whether you think it wasn't, your comment was a dig at them.
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Everyone has their own interpretation, I guess those of you looking to be negative will see it that way. Hopefully the others who can make use of the information will see it for what it actually is.
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Everyone has their own interpretation, I guess those of you looking to be negative will see it that way. Hopefully the others who can make use of the information will see it for what it actually is.
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When I read your post, I saw how people could misinterpret it, but I thought about it like this; A nicely packaged one-click-root from the current devs would be great, but if I could have root tomorrow, I wouldn't mind needing to stick my fingers in the guts of the android like the old days.
I'll risk a brick for a quick and dirty solution!
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As a friendly suggestion, boosting1bar, maybe use "other" instead of "more" when positing something similar to this sentence, "Hopefully now instead of being a closed club we can have more talented devs helping to speed the process along." I get what you meant to say, but to some, it might read as a qualitative statement (as in developers with "more" talent than the ones being referred to), rather than a quantitative one (i.e. additional developers).
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Well he said "more" in a sense of quantity not by any means of talent. I feel like if "other" was used it would be a little more disrespectful. But that's my opinion
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Well he said "more" in a sense of quantity not by any means of talent.
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I get that, but because of the way it was worded, it was clearly interpreted otherwise. Hence my suggestion.
As for "other" being more offensive, I'm not sure I see how, unless you elaborate. To me "other" would imply "other developers in addition to the ones mentioned." But I suppose there are always "other" ways to interpret it.
I will digress here, as I would prefer this thread be steeped in the semantics of rooting our common device as opposed to being bogged down in the semantics of intent.
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I will digress here, as I would prefer this thread be steeped in the semantics of rooting our common device as opposed to being bogged down in the semantics of intent.
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I will as well since the semantics will not get us anywhere. How are you liking your g4
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phineous said:
When I read your post, I saw how people could misinterpret it, but I thought about it like this; A nicely packaged one-click-root from the current devs would be great, but if I could have root tomorrow, I wouldn't mind needing to stick my fingers in the guts of the android like the old days.
I'll risk a brick for a quick and dirty solution!
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I you will risk a brick, There is another method "supposedly" with KingUser........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRxvdXeMtWY.
Don't risk your phone. But if there was somebody who knew about the matter and could look up the app without having to install it, it would be good.
I have $50 dollars to any developer that can unlock bootloader and give root access.
Any other sprint 997v8 is welcome to pool our money together and encourage the powers to be to focus on this.
i add 25 also for root.
but i dont have too much hope many of the developers has move to different device.so theres not too much development on the v20 anymore especially on the sprint variant i believe because the lack of kdz or tot file.
but anyway theres still hope.
mr.bender00 said:
I have $50 dollars to any developer that can unlock bootloader and give root access.
Any other sprint 997v8 is welcome to pool our money together and encourage the powers to be to focus on this.
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I'm unsure if this is the right place for this post? (It's been a while since I used XDA in earnest, can't remember the rules about bounties...)
But count a $20 from me to this.
kingdazy said:
I'm unsure if this is the right place for this post? (It's been a while since I used XDA in earnest, can't remember the rules about bounties...)
But count a $20 from me to this.
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I can't either. If their is an escrow account for holding funds until completion of task. I would be willing to set that up
Count me in for $25. I'm on Zv7.
I just had my Verizon pixel RMA through Google with a refurbished phone. Skipped through the setup without sim card or wifi and the OEM unlock was greyed out. Figured I'd give up and just roll stock. Inserted my sim and set up. Just checked again for ****s and giggles and I can toggle the setting to unlock the bootloader. On 7.1.2.
So? Quick, turn off automatic updates then go and actually unlock the bootloader.
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I just had my Verizon pixel RMA through Google with a refurbished phone. Skipped through the setup without sim card or wifi and the OEM unlock was greyed out. Figured I'd give up and just roll stock. Inserted my sim and set up. Just checked again for ****s and giggles and I can toggle the setting to unlock the bootloader. On 7.1.2.
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Yes, its been well documented that you can unlock your bootloader with a Google phone....
Verizon Bootloader Unlocked
Just got my Verizon Bootloader unlocked. Guy named Smail Amzdak did it. Got in contact with him on Facebook. He gave me instructions and address to pay $30 via Paypal and he did it all remotely. Took less than 5 minutes. The guy is honest and did a great job. Glad to have an Unlocked Bootloader again. :good::good:
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Just got my Verizon Bootloader unlocked. Guy named Smail Amzdak did it. Got in contact with him on Facebook. He gave me instructions and address to pay $30 via Paypal and he did it all remotely. Took less than 5 minutes. The guy is honest and did a great job. Glad to have an Unlocked Bootloader again. :good::good:
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So are you promoting his pay for services model?
@mike chanonn
b00ster23 said:
So are you promoting his pay for services model?
@mike chanonn
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I am supporting someone who can unlock a bootloader on a Verizon Pixel phone. He has figured out something that no one else has done. I don't mind paying someone for a service if it benefits you. Do you?
wcaudle said:
I am supporting someone who can unlock a bootloader on a Verizon Pixel phone. He has figured out something that no one else has done. I don't mind paying someone for a service if it benefits you. Do you?
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Yes, I mind....especially when you promote it by violating the XDA rules
7. Do not sell or trade on the forums.
If you wish to advertise a product, simply contact us. We can provide ads but you are not permitted to just post it in the forums. If you do, it will be removed and you're likely to receive a ban.
I'm not trying to start any trouble. That is not what I came here for. I just wanted to let people know about this. I had to send in a Pixel phone back to Verizon that I had unlocked. I got back a phone that was bootloader locked and I thought I was done. I found this guy, from a post in this forum, and contacted him. I was skeptical at first, but I also wanted my bootloader unlocked so I took the risk. He did exactly as he said and now I'm happy. That is all. Sorry if that is against the rules.
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Yes, I mind....especially when you promote it by violating the XDA rules
7. Do not sell or trade on the forums.
If you wish to advertise a product, simply contact us. We can provide ads but you are not permitted to just post it in the forums. If you do, it will be removed and you're likely to receive a ban.
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I don't see him selling anything. Go look at the accessories part of the forums. Thousands of recommendations in there, just like this situation. It is not selling or trading, he is just saying it works and he thinks it will benefit other people. Leave it to the moderators to determine if posts follow the rules, they are looking I promise.
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I don't see him selling anything. Go look at the accessories part of the forums. Thousands of recommendations in there, just like this situation. It is not selling or trading, he is just saying it works and he thinks it will benefit other people. Leave it to the moderators to determine if posts follow the rules, they are looking I promise.
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Well, not directly for the poster selling anything. But the guy he's speaking of has been banned already. I'm not try to moderate, but certainly don't want this fantastic forum to turn into a place for "pay for service" advertisement. Whether it's done directly or indirectly. My intent here to do my part of maintaining an informational pass of ideas. Sorry to anyone if I come across anything different. This forum here has been a place of solitude, information, and passing theories back and forth. Have a great weekend everyone!
Can someone clarify something for me? Does dePixel currently work on the Verizon Pixel xl with the April security patch? I've tried a few times to unlock my bootloader with no success but I've heard sometimes it works after a few tries. Am I wasting my time?
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Can someone clarify something for me? Does dePixel currently work on the Verizon Pixel xl with the April security patch? I've tried a few times to unlock my bootloader with no success but I've heard sometimes it works after a few tries. Am I wasting my time?
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No. dePixel has not worked for over a year due to the exploit being patched in Android 7.1.1.
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No. dePixel has not worked for over a year due to the exploit being patched in Android 7.1.1.
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Thanks for replying!
If I'm reading things correctly, the only way to unlock it is to pay some shady person on FB? Lol So I'm stuck, I guess.
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Thanks for replying!
If I'm reading things correctly, the only way to unlock it is to pay some shady person on FB? Lol So I'm stuck, I guess.
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I don't think he is shady given the feedback that has shown up here from longtime XDA users. I got mine when dePixel was still working, but I would be comfortable with the method he is using. I just personally disagree with XDA becoming his personal advertisement space (even since he was banned for violation of XDA rules regarding using it for a for profit service).
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Thanks for replying!
If I'm reading things correctly, the only way to unlock it is to pay some shady person on FB? Lol So I'm stuck, I guess.
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If he is banned on here, he should tell us how to do it on Google+ or Telegram.
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If he is banned on here, he should tell us how to do it on Google+ or Telegram.
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And how long after will Verizon/Google patch his method so it won't work anymore?
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I don't think he is shady given the feedback that has shown up here from longtime XDA users. I got mine when dePixel was still working, but I would be comfortable with the method he is using. I just personally disagree with XDA becoming his personal advertisement space (even since he was banned for violation of XDA rules regarding using it for a for profit service).
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Yeah, I voiced my concerns about this in the XL forums and basically got laughed at by some people. Just think turning rooting into a pay-to-play model and using the forums to advertise (he's not advertising, but plenty of people are for him) could be a slippery slop that could spell trouble.
But it sounds like the guy isn't shady. Just out to make money on the desperation of others.
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Yes, its been well documented that you can unlock your bootloader with a Google phone....
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^^^ This. We don't need a new thread every time someone finds a way to unlock their bootloader.
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