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[4.4 ROOT] [BOUNTY] New Root Method Exploit or Full Bootloader Unlock Droid Maxx

So I took the KitKat 4.4 update on my Maxx. Needless to say, I now have dissolved my primary means of internet connectivity. I have scoured the forums and I found a lot of people asking about how to root when you are already running 4.4.
I tried downgrading the firmware, using RSD Lite, but I got errors (as you cannot downgrade). Since I am now stuck with 4.4 I figured I'd make the best of it.
Not sure about the procedures on the forum, as this is my first post, but I want to have a bounty here.
I got $20.00 on the bounty for whoever roots 4.4. I know there are others asking about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=49493942
MODS: As I am new to this forum, forgive me if I'm overstepping my boundaries here.
Be the first person to create or find a method to achieve the following:
Exploiting a fully stock Droid Maxx 4.4 build to get root. ​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
Wait for at least one member to follow the same method and confirm it works the same on their fully stock device with 4.4 KitKat build
Claim your bounty via PM from donator(s)
Payment will be processed between each member and the bounty collector via PM on an individual basis
I'll update this page daily as I currently only have temporary internet access
List of Donators
92029 - $20
Teksu - $20
Danman7- $20
Dragon31337 $25 on bootloader unlock on 4.4, not for root.
NWKENT $100
spiral777 $20
SomeoneE1se $20
jfriend33 $20
quizzard $25
coronanlime $25
fat_tire $20
reddawn71 $25+
ssgtob1 $20
YoungSkeezy $20
Total - $370
THREAD MOVED TO http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49498945 Mirrored OP

Count me in for $20!
Would be sweet if we had a kickstarter type site we could submit our bounty payments, to be held until people decide to declare their ransom demands release the exploit to the public.
**Crosses fingers**
This should probably be in http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra/general though...

I'm willing to commit $20.

I'm in for $20 on bootloader unlock on 4.4, not for root.

Root Please..$100
sent by my 4.2.2_12.15.15
RockMyMoto Root..SafeStrap v3.65
XT1080M (aka) Droid Maxx
(device #1)
Please donate to: jcase & Hashcode (if you can)

I'm in for $20 once I can flash a community rom
Droid max

NWKENT said:
$20+
sent by my 4.2.2_12.15.15
RockMyMoto Root..SafeStrap v3.65
XT1080M (aka) Droid Maxx
(device #1)
Please donate to: jcase & Hashcode (if you can)
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SomeoneE1se said:
I'm in for $20 once I can flash a community rom
Droid max
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Does anyone have the OTA Update.Zip? Seems like I can't find it anywhere.
(Reason the this is because I have some weird rooted but not rooted version of 4.4 and need the stock 4.4 update.zip. HELP!!!)
BTW I'm pumped to the time it gets posted ^_^

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2493862
Similar already exists, with no bites

Bootloader unlock ain't gunna happen
No one is going to be able to unlock the bootloader for non dev devices. Period.

Tomell said:
Does anyone have the OTA Update.Zip? Seems like I can't find it anywhere.
(Reason the this is because I have some weird rooted but not rooted version of 4.4 and need the stock 4.4 update.zip. HELP!!!)
BTW I'm pumped to the time it gets posted ^_^
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4.4 https://mega.co.nz/#!Y8811QzR!lEQI0F1JVu63zwkLVfDwcFSRK4CNzEW1N2Lvd2_DYYQ

spiral777 said:
4.4 https://mega.co.nz/#!Y8811QzR!lEQI0F1JVu63zwkLVfDwcFSRK4CNzEW1N2Lvd2_DYYQ
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This is the first one they pushed.......I need the new one. They pushed the new one on 1/09/14

spiral777 said:
4.4 https://mega.co.nz/#!Y8811QzR!lEQI0F1JVu63zwkLVfDwcFSRK4CNzEW1N2Lvd2_DYYQ
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Will this work with house of moto?

Tomell said:
This is the first one they pushed.......I need the new one. They pushed the new one on 1/09/14
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Its the same exact update.
Maxx'd out Kit Kat

swboland said:
No one is going to be able to unlock the bootloader for non dev devices. Period.
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That's why it's either a new root exploit or the latter.

I'm in for $20
Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

SomeoneE1se said:
Will this work with house of moto?
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i have not tried, but i dont see why it wouldnt...i just grabbed it as soon as it was available

spiral777 said:
i have not tried, but i dont see why it wouldnt...i just grabbed it as soon as it was available
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I can't get it to work, it appears to be missing CFC .xml file

OK, I downloaded it from the Xda forums and I didn't modify it in any way....these devices are so overly locked down
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

The bootloader is just not gonna happen unless some kind soul at Motorola decides to leak it
Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

swboland said:
No one is going to be able to unlock the bootloader for non dev devices. Period.
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False! There was a bootloader unlock for previous droid. But they closed that security hole in one of their updates.
So it is possible.
I participate in that thread for Moto X bootloader update.
BTW: update me here to $25 for bootloader update (to match my two cents in Moto X bootloader thread)

[Q] What do you guys think about this phone?

i received an invite for this phone, total cost for me is going to be like 450 canadian dollars. how are your impressions? i want to know so i make sure i don't waste my money also how hard is it to root? thanks in advance guys

Not hard to root at all. If you're familiar with Nexus phones, then its pretty much.
1. install drivers
2. fastboot oem unlock
3. fastboot flash recovery <recovery>.img
4. put supersu.zip on ur phone
5. flash
6. u have root.
in terms of impressions, just read reviews.. theres a bunch of them online that you can read and see pretty pictures.

no_username_available said:
i received an invite for this phone, total cost for me is going to be like 450 canadian dollars. how are your impressions? i want to know so i make sure i don't waste my money also how hard is it to root? thanks in advance guys
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Despite having a slightly yellow band, I love this device. See sig for the devices I have, the 1+1 is my favorite.
As for root it's just as easy as a Nexus, flash custom recovery then flash SuperSU.zip in recovery.

no_username_available said:
how are your impressions?
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You get a very nice phone for a decent price. Other than this TLDR; read the reviews by tech sites as I fully agree with them on nearly everything.
In other words; I am not sure you can get a half as decent (specs and software) phone for double the price from another brand.
no_username_available said:
how hard is it to root? thanks in advance guys
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No offense but that should have been easier to google than even type the question. It is very easy to root, you just need to unlock the bootloader and flash another recovery. Please note that unlocking the bootloader will factory-reset your device for security reasons.

d4fseeker said:
No offense but that should have been easier to google than even type the question. It is very easy to root, you just need to unlock the bootloader and flash another recovery. Please note that unlocking the bootloader will factory-reset your device for security reasons.
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First thing I recommend for anyone to do on their phone regardless whether or not they plan on rooting or not is to unlock their bootloader.
This is because you will have the opportunity to backup your phone's data / text messages etc; whereas, if the bootloader is not unlocked you will lose all your data.
Having the bootloader unlocked does not compromise any security/protection/etc

Please go here and do some of your own reading http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685348
As XDA is not a support site, members are expected to read a little and form their own opinion.

[BOUNTY] Root SM-N920V Dont care if it trips KNOX or not

I will pay $50 to root this phone and install CWM so I can get rid of bloatware....
Let me know..thanks!

calderonr said:
I will pay $50 to root this phone and install CWM so I can get rid of bloatware....
Let me know..thanks!
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Can I ask why you had to create another thread about this? A simple search for this would save a lot of clutter..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/general/bounty-verizon-samsung-galaxy-note5-sm-t3191974

I have been looking...I saw that thread but apparently its just a collection of people wanting the same thing but it does not state anyone has take up the offer, so I was not sure if they did it privately...dont make assumptions...I have been looking..tks

calderonr said:
I have been looking...I saw that thread but apparently its just a collection of people wanting the same thing but it does not state anyone has take up the offer, so I was not sure if they did it privately...dont make assumptions...I have been looking..tks
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You want the same thing as they do too so how is your thread any better than that one?
This thread is essentially the same thing as that one but on that 1 they are keeping track of all the money offered.
Also, if it does get root, you won't be flashing cwm or twrp any time soon and if you were to do that with the bootloader locked, you'll brick the phone. There's a way to obtain root with the bootloader locked it just needs to be found.

Or..... You know... Just download package disable pro??? It uses Knox to remove it. You can just as easily bring it back... And use adguard to get rid of ads

XT1609 - No Root, Now What?

I'm satisfied with this phone for the most part. From what I've read so far, getting this phone rooted seems out of the question. Just what can you do, if anything, as far as customizing your phone like what's possible with Xposed (or even Gravitybox)? I'd prefer not flashing if the rom isn't rooted.
Any suggestions or answers?
Thanks!

PBMaxx said:
I'm satisfied with this phone for the most part. From what I've read so far, getting this phone rooted seems out of the question. Just what can you do, if anything, as far as customizing your phone like what's possible with Xposed (or even Gravitybox)? I'd prefer not flashing if the rom isn't rooted.
Any suggestions or answers?
Thanks!
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Unfortunately for the xt1609 you can only use the stock rom as there is no root method for it. You cannot flash any custom roms or recoveries or use xposed.
Stuck with stock.

classic757 said:
Unfortunately for the xt1609 you can only use the stock rom as there is no root method for it. You cannot flash any custom roms or recoveries or use xposed.
Stuck with stock.
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There acually may be a way... if someone thinks hard enough about it, like with the Desire 526 Verizon model. If enough Devs and Senoir members get together, it can be done, nothing is impossible hardware wise

classic757 said:
Unfortunately for the xt1609 you can only use the stock rom as there is no root method for it. You cannot flash any custom roms or recoveries or use xposed.
Stuck with stock.
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Voltz100999 said:
There acually may be a way... if someone thinks hard enough about it, like with the Desire 526 Verizon model. If enough Devs and Senoir members get together, it can be done, nothing is impossible hardware wise
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@classic757 statement was true when posted and remains so today. Finding a root solution (identifying a vulnerability and then developing a viable exploit to leverage it) has nothing to do with hardware unique to the G4P XT1609 varient. It is hard (increasingly unsucessful) work that fails to attract the critical mass needed to mount a coordinated effort. The puny market for this model almost guarantees no such effort will be undertaken.
If you truely want/need root consider a XT1607 which is bootloader unlockable and works fine with CDMA networks (specifically Verizon).

Davey126 said:
@classic757 statement was true when posted and remains so today. Finding a root solution (identifying a vulnerability and then developing a viable exploit to leverage it) has nothing to do with hardware unique to the G4P XT1609 varient. It is hard (increasingly unsucessful) work that fails to attract the critical mass needed to mount a coordinated effort. The puny market for this model almost guarantees no such effort will be undertaken.
If you truely want/need root consider a XT1607 which is bootloader unlockable and works fine with CDMA networks (specifically Verizon).
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Well, as soon as I get $140, ill give it a go, but until then, ill just have to wait.

Voltz100999 said:
Well, as soon as I get $140, ill give it a go, but until then, ill just have to wait.
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Actually, all you need is $100. The G4 Play unlocked xt1607 is on sale at B&H through tomorrow 6-23-17 for $100. If you want it now's a great time to purchase it.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal...for-just-100-32-off-its-regular-price_id95252

classic757 said:
Actually, all you need is $100. The G4 Play unlocked xt1607 is on sale at B&H through tomorrow 6-23-17 for $100. If you want it now's a great time to purchase it.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal...for-just-100-32-off-its-regular-price_id95252
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I got it to root with @utoprime's method. and i am now enjoying that as a result.
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Locked bootloader and all. Here is the method
https://twitter.com/utoprime

[Bounty] Verizon Pixel bootloader unlock

I don't know if this is the correct place, if not, please reallocate accordingly.
As the title suggests, I'm willing to pay $30 dollars for having the verizon bootloader unlocked, hope more users get into the cause.

liriolebron said:
I don't know if this is the correct place, if not, please reallocate accordingly.
As the title suggests, I'm willing to pay $30 dollars for having the verizon bootloader unlocked, hope more users get into the cause.
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There's already a thread on the 2xl that's over 1k and no luck so far.
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

I don't think it's ever going to happen

actually there is a ''paid method" for unlocking the Pixel Verizon or Locked EE UK bootloader on any version from 7.1.1 to 8.1.0
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Also the Pixel XL supported

Tell me
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actually there is a ''paid method" for unlocking the Pixel Verizon or Locked EE UK bootloader on any version from 7.1.1 to 8.1.0
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Also the Pixel XL supported
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Tell me where and how? link if possible

RudyClab said:
Tell me where and how? link if possible
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can't post external links here ! PM me

ismailaba said:
can't post external links here ! PM me
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Would you mind sending the link to me?
Thank you

jnj369 said:
Would you mind sending the link to me?
Thank you
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PM

For anyone interested, I contacted user ismailaba and got my Verizon Pixel XL unlocked, I got it with 7.1.2, and updated to 8.1.1 when he unlocked it, here are some picks:

https://imgur.com/a/90gkA
Ok this is what I was able to get. Ignore one pic it's from my work lol..
It's early this morning and those are the best pics I had of doing it.. I only had my old Nexus phone that has a cracked screen to try do the pics.

Same here.. I had it unlocked on 8.1 and am now rooted with magisk. ?

ironmaskusa said:
Same here.. I had it unlocked on 8.1 and am now rooted with magisk. ?
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Does this allow you to toggle the oem unlock switch at will?

The OEM unlock goes grey again. I have t tried locking it back.. I'm not going back! Lol this is where I wanted to be and I'm just waiting for BeansTown to bring g us purenexus 8.1 and I think we'll be golden! ????

ironmaskusa said:
The OEM unlock goes grey again. I have t tried locking it back.. I'm not going back! Lol this is where I wanted to be and I'm just waiting for BeansTown to bring g us purenexus 8.1 and I think we'll be golden! ????
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Ah ok, I already have mine unlocked but I would love to have the option to lock and relock at will. Did Ismael charge for the service to unlock? Was it done remotely?

What is involved with unlocking the boot loader?

Smail simply uses teamviewer to remote connect to your computer and uses Flexihub to connect his computer to your phone. I did a factory reset and took out my sim card and skipped connecting wifi. I went straight to develop options and turned on USB debugging and he did the rest. He said turn on wifi and reboot and 5 minutes later i was able to toggle oem unlock. He didn't charge me he said he takes donations but not necessary. I was just as skeptical anyone but he genuinely has figured it out.

I can also confirm that @Kream24 is correct. This method is legit. He didn't charge me either, but I did donate $10 to him.

I've run custom roms on every phone I've owned but this one. Really not missing much without root. Definitely fun to tinker with but, I've been able to pretty much do anything I need to without it. Sure it involves more steps using adb and buying pda net to get around the 15 gig Verizon Hotspot. I do miss viper but, I'm having no problems with my phone.
If I were going to unlock I wouldn't be afraid to use smail's method and I'm kind of paranoid about who touches my stuff.
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Just to let you know he asked 30 for me to unlock, i did it yesterday, but it is well worth the 30 bucks! I am so happy to be unlocked again!

just wanted to add that he did mine too. he didnt ask for money but i paid him $30. verizon pixel xl 8.1. he was very nice to me.