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Idea? Bountry for full root

Hey Guys,
Why dont we start a bounty for full root?
Someone out thre. unrevovked/cyg/etc will do it.
Id be willing to chip in $20

A thread like this has already been shut down but the pots up at I would say $200 now...
Oh and wrong section. This goes in general
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I'd chip in 10 USD

philosophics said:
A thread like this has already been shut down but the pots up at I would say $200 now...
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Yea, dont see why it should be shut down.
its just motivation instead of doing something for free.
I have no problem putting in. and i know many others dont.

I will paypal $5 to whoever figures full root out.
I doubt it will speed up the process but full root is worth $5 me regardless.
I hope more people pledge their cash, XDA devs put up with a lot of crap
and don't get much in return, this seems like a good way to show how much they're appreciated.

Bump.
What do you guys think?!

Idea? Bountry for full root
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What is a Bountry?

Paul22000 said:
What is a Bountry?
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Umm. Google? But, I will answer this because its common english.
It's when a bunch of people put money into something and if the person cracks it does it. They get the money. its like a gift.

rhcp0112345 said:
Umm. Google? But, I will answer this because its common english.
It's when a bunch of people put money into something and if the person cracks it does it. They get the money. its like a gift.
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Woooosh. I believe he was pointing out your spelling mistake.

rhcp0112345 said:
Umm. Google? But, I will answer this because its common english.
It's when a bunch of people put money into something and if the person cracks it does it. They get the money. its like a gift.
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Are you the rhcp from IRC? Shame on you, lol. You should know better.

I'd throw in $1
lol not much, but it all adds up. I just got my G2 and already want to get rid of all the **** on it, like I remember I did from the G1. 1 click root!!!!!!!!

How much to donate to Overcome ROM v2.0.0 GOLD ◄► GINGERBREAD!!! ◄►

How much to donate to Overcome ROM v2.0.0 GOLD ◄► GINGERBREAD!!! ◄►
I've just upgraded to the Gold ROM and feel it's time to donate to the coffee fund. But how much is appropriate? Please help me by indicating how much you donated in this poll.

It's not just case of 'ill donate how much everyone else has' you donate how much you think they deserve.
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Ummm.... this is a great idea, and I don't mean to be picky, but what if we gave, oh, say $35? How about $5? Don't want to hear from those people? Or how about those who gave in Ruples and have no idea how many dollars that equates to?
My point: you might want to revisit your ranges. At least to make them a little less rigid.

Hi, everybody!
I donate $ 10...
P.S.: i will offer other coffees in the future, if i can!

delovelady said:
Ummm.... this is a great idea, and I don't mean to be picky, but what if we gave, oh, say $35? How about $5? Don't want to hear from those people? Or how about those who gave in Ruples and have no idea how many dollars that equates to?
My point: you might want to revisit your ranges. At least to make them a little less rigid.
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Just looking for a general idea, nothing scientific, people can round up or down as their conscience allows.
It's in dollars as that is what paypal asks for when you hit the donate button.
btw is "Ruples" that new RussoIndian currency? ;-D

Give him $50

Why not $100? Be generous, the overcome team is generous!

As far as I can see, this thread is only gonna go downhill.
Donations are not about how much you donate, they are a gesture of goodwill and appreciation. There is no need for anyone to know how much someone else has donated, the only people who need to know this is Team Overcome and they already know.
Against my better judgement Im not going to close this yet but be warned, if it starts to slide I will.

Donation generally means what you can give. There is no set limit. If you think its awesome and can only put in $5 then thats OK, if you can afford more then give more.

ultramag69 said:
Donation generally means what you can give. There is no set limit. If you think its awesome and can only put in $5 then thats OK, if you can afford more then give more.
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+10
Donating is not tiping. The devs are saying "if you want to give us money for what we are doing, then give what you can".
If you can only afford to give 5.00, then give that, but if next month your electric bill is cheaper and you can donate more, donate what you can afford.
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This thread makes zero sense and a mod should close it.
The value of a dollar will different to each and every person. Thus making donation amounts all over the place.
I mean, who asks this.
What next?
Go to a party and ask everyone.. so how much does your job pay you? /sigh

kable said:
This thread makes zero sense and a mod should close it.
The value of a dollar will different to each and every person. Thus making donation amounts all over the place.
I mean, who asks this.
What next?
Go to a party and ask everyone.. so how much does your job pay you? /sigh
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I asked this and found it useful.
Happy for the thread to be closed if people can say in all honesty they are offended.
Thanks all who contributed

Best Donation Link ----> Donate to XDA
Couldn't resist

Me Donate 10

I can't believe this thread is still alive.

rangercaptain said:
I can't believe this thread is still alive.
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double posted

rangercaptain said:
I can't believe this thread is still alive.
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ain't meeee ... silly topic

well i've recently used hermes... and lovin it so i'm donating some usd not much but should get you some hot dogs.. mine you i'm living off third world salary... so its a lot already for me
but anyway its me appreciating your teams great work and i hope to continue supporting your cafein addiction lol

Bounty for 4.4.4 unlocked bootloader

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.
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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.

jenkies said:
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

OP updated

jenkies said:
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.

jenkies said:
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...

Sharp Aquos Crystal 306SH Bounty [Total=$90]

I don't know if this is how it is supposed to be done, but here goes.
I am pledging $50
@loonbg is pledging $15
@Geodripp is pledging $25
Let me know if you wish to add to the bounty so I can update the title and OP.

Not sure if it even exists honestly...

MrTriTanium said:
Not sure if it even exists honestly...
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I am willing to pay. Devs are generally more likely to work on a device if their is incentive.
So how does XDA generally handle bounties?

Quickdraw996 said:
I am willing to pay. Devs are generally more likely to work on a device if their is incentive.
So how does XDA generally handle bounties?
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I think there needs to be a trusted person to make a bounty thread. Then users can pledge the amount they want to pay. Once root is achieved and is fully working, then the Dev claims the bounty of the total amount people pledged

MrTriTanium said:
Not sure if it even exists honestly...
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DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
I think there needs to be a trusted person to make a bounty thread. Then users can pledge the amount they want to pay. Once root is achieved and is fully working, then the Dev claims the bounty of the total amount people pledged
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Well this is just going to be the bounty thread, I am pledging $50, let me know if you own the phone and want to pledge anything.

+15$ from me for root

Id happily put in $25

BOUNTY!! Sprint LG v20 997v8 root

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.