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
List of Acceptable Posts:
New bounty submission or increase of current bounty
Questions or assistance in development of a root, recovery, or bootloader unlock method
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
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 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.
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
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
Sent from my LG-V521 using XDA Free mobile app
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
Sent from my LG-V521 using XDA Free mobile app
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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.
Related
It appears that real soon we may have root for locked bootloader devices running Lollipop.
Read here for more info.
zoid_99 said:
It appears that real soon we may have root for locked bootloader devices running Lollipop.
Read here for more info.
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One thing has nothing to do with the other.
Lollipop requires some changes to have root access and that was only possible with a modified kernel.
Now Chainfire managed to root the Lollipop without a custom kernel.
But installing ZIP file of root need a custom recovery , so still need to have the device with unlocked bootloader .
I've done the root Lollipop using this new root method of Chainfire.
Junior Passos said:
One thing has nothing to do with the other.
Lollipop requires some changes to have root access and that was only possible with a modified kernel.
Now Chainfire managed to root the Lollipop without a custom kernel.
But installing ZIP file of root need a custom recovery , so still need to have the device with unlocked bootloader .
I've done the root Lollipop using this new root method of Chainfire.
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If you read the article it appears that there is no need to install a zip in a custom recovery to get root with this method.
" the need for ramdisk modifications was concerning for many users of bootloader-locked devices for which no unlock is available (yes, they do unfortunately exist). The answer to their prayers is now here"
zoid_99 said:
If you read the article it appears that there is no need to install a zip in a custom recovery to get root with this method.
" the need for ramdisk modifications was concerning for many users of bootloader-locked devices for which no unlock is available (yes, they do unfortunately exist). The answer to their prayers is now here"
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Hmmm interesting.
Then the process should be with CF-Auto-Root .
I used one of those before when I first root in Lollipop.
But thought the command "mfastboot boot cf-auto-root.img" only work with unlocked bootloader and not the locked too.
Amazing.
Me excite!
You can only flash signed zips, so this only makes it easier because you dont need a device specific package for rooting
godutch said:
You can only flash signed zips, so this only makes it easier because you dont need a device specific package for rooting
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Translated... Will it work on moto x vzw?
GatorsUF said:
Translated... Will it work on moto x vzw?
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No.
cam30era said:
No.
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OF course
This revelation means that Android 5.0 users*no longer need to run a modified kernel to gain root access via SuperSU (or other root solutions). While not a huge problem on Nexus devices with unlockable bootloaders, the need for ramdisk modifications was concerning for many users of bootloader-locked devices for which no unlock is available (yes, they do unfortunately exist). The answer to their prayers is now here, and we can present an exclusive explanation of the changes needed. At least for now (until/unless Google patch this), it is possible to gain root access and then install and use SuperSU on a stock Android 5.0 device, without any kernel ramdisk tweaking. The reason for this is the need for SuperSU to run a service as root, to allow for unconstrained root access on SELinux-protected devices.
Bump. We need root. Can't believe nobody seems to be working on a workaround. No safestrap? No kexec? No root? What happened to our glorious hackers?
neh4pres said:
Bump. We need root. Can't believe nobody seems to be working on a workaround. No safestrap? No kexec? No root? What happened to our glorious hackers?
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The glorious hackers are/have tried. Security continues to be more and more difficult to break. Jump in the pool and get it done if you want it sooner. Otherwise, buy a pure edition so you can unlock the boot loader
neh4pres said:
Bump. We need root. Can't believe nobody seems to be working on a workaround. No safestrap? No kexec? No root? What happened to our glorious hackers?
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Thanks Motorola -_-
Buy a nexus 6. That's what I did. Still have the moto x for my wife so I can play with it
Can't afford it right now. If I knew programming, you bet I would be working on it. God I hate Verizon, but been here so long it's my cheapest option.
matt99017d said:
The glorious hackers are/have tried. Security continues to be more and more difficult to break. Jump in the pool and get it done if you want it sooner. Otherwise, buy a pure edition so you can unlock the boot loader
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Will the pure edition work on Verizon?
GrandMstrBud said:
Will the pure edition work on Verizon?
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From what I understand, if you pop an activated Verizon SIM card into it, it'll work. Read that it'll work on the unlocked Nexus 6 too.
GreenMunky said:
From what I understand, if you pop an activated Verizon SIM card into it, it'll work. Read that it'll work on the unlocked Nexus 6 too.
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LTE should work but what about CDMA side of it?
GreenMunky said:
From what I understand, if you pop an activated Verizon SIM card into it, it'll work. Read that it'll work on the unlocked Nexus 6 too.
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GrandMstrBud said:
LTE should work but what about CDMA side of it?
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No, CDMA will not work, nor 3G. So you will be confined only to LTE service and Google Voice (or similar).
matt99017d said:
The glorious hackers are/have tried. Security continues to be more and more difficult to break. Jump in the pool and get it done if you want it sooner. Otherwise, buy a pure edition so you can unlock the boot loader
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Looks like your idea will not work and maybe that's the reason for this thread? Pure Edition won't work on VZW
Greetings!
As of today there is a method to completely unlock the bootloader on all variants (yes, this includes the Verizon and AT&T models). The one stipulation is you need to have root.
DISCLAIMER #0: This is NOT MY WORK. I'm merely posting steps to use other peoples' work (with permission) in order to achieve an unlocked device. Do not donate to me for this. Any donations sent to me for this post will be promptly returned and you will be publicly shamed, most likely Game of Thrones style, for not reading the entire OP and following directions.
DISCLAIMER #1: Unlocking your device is dangerous! I am in no way responsible for anything that happens to you, your device, your significant other, or any random person that you feel the need to harm after this destroys your device! You are making the decision to run these tools and you alone are responsible for the consequences!
DISCLAIMER #2: As of right now this method has ONLY been tested on variants running kitkat (4.4) roms/bootloaders. Do not be the first to try it on a lollipop version without first understanding the risks. If you try and successfully use this method on lollipop (5.x) please let me know so I adjust this post accordingly.
DISCLAIMER #3: Do not attempt to re-lock your bootloader after using Sunshine. It is unclear how the device will act and you may end up with one of these.
PREFACE:
- You're going to want adb and fastboot set up on your computer. If you don't know what these are, or don't know how to set them up, google it. Having these tools is insanely helpful anyway for debugging and getting logs for developers later. You're going to want these in the long run.
- This method in the end is going to set you back $25. Sunshine is the tool used to unlock the bootloader and the people that develop this spend insane amounts of time developing/breaking/buying devices. Trust me, its worth it.
- Enable Unknown sources in Settings > Security before starting
STEP 1: Root (This root method only works on 4.4. If you are already rooted, say via mofo or another method, you may skip to step 2)
- You just skipped to this step didn't you? Go read the disclaimers and the preface. They are extremely important.
- Root your phone using KingRoot (obviously click the image with the little android guy on it) mirror
Code:
adb install -r <filename>.apk
- Run it from your app drawer and follow the prompts. I did have it fail a couple times, if that happens, try rebooting and running it again. I also had it say it failed a couple times, but still was able to gain root by typing 'su' in an adb shell.
- KingRoot is a temp root, which means upon a reboot, you will lose root and need to run it again. That's fine for our purposes here, it gives us the in we need for the bootloader exploit (see step 2)
STEP 2: Unlock That Bootloader
- This step involves running an app called Sunshine. Download the apk from there and install it:
Code:
adb install -r <filename>.apk
- Again, this unlock will cost you a one time fee of $25, more info on their FAQ. There seems to be a lot of animosity about this, but in the end the choice is yours. An extreme amount of development time goes in to these types of exploits and these guys do a fantastic job. It is worth it.
- Follow the prompts, get out the wallet, and enjoy an unlocked bootloader!
STEP 3: Install a custom recovery
- This could be considered an optional step, but there's really no reason to go through all of this if you don't plan to do some custom things. Custom recovery allows you to install/backup/restore ROMs on your phone.
- Follow the instructions here now that you have an unlocked bootloader in order to install TWRP.
STEP 4: Enjoy!
- You now have a completely unlocked phone! Start installing roms, enjoy yourself! Be careful though! Make sure you are only flashing things that are known to work on this device.
SunShine 3.1.16 is out, better support for MotoX 2014, including custom roms
Just ran Sunshine 3.1.17 on my 5.1 XT1097 rooted via MoFo, device is unlocked and working flawlessly.
invisiblek said:
(This root method only works on 4.4. If you are already rooted, say via mofo or another method, you may skip to step 2)
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Kingroot is available for MX14 XT1085 (Chinese MX14) running 5.1. Do you think it will work on a MX14 XT1096 running 5.1?
JulesJam said:
Kingroot is available for MX14 XT1085 (Chinese MX14) running 5.1. Do you think it will work on a MX14 XT1096 running 5.1?
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Only way to know is try if okay with the risks.
We talked about it in the general thread. Sometimes it even works on other devices running 5.1.1 (even not officially supported). I cannot assume the risk being my only phone to try.
Visi0nofExcellence2 said:
There are posts of it working for other devices. It will fail a couple of times and then just work. Also cases where the phone won't boot anymore. More of the latter now.
Not attempting and I suggest others dont either. Risk outweighs rewards with this being my main phone.
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Visi0nofExcellence2 said:
jcase said:
Kingroot shouldnt cause the phone to stop booting, odd. Thanks for makign the thread btw
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Not bootng is horribly ambiguous wording on my part.
chicodelta said:
My shield is running 5.1..1. I tried kingroot 4.5, since others have reported success and now my tablet won't boot past the nvidia screen. Anyone else encountered this issue?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/general/root-kingroot-t3112722/page4
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JulesJam said:
Kingroot is available for MX14 XT1085 (Chinese MX14) running 5.1. Do you think it will work on a MX14 XT1096 running 5.1?
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I tried it (several times). It doesn't.
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I did mofo yesterday and did SunShine today, worked great. I had 5.0 on my 1096.
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Any known root methods for 5.1 yet? AT&T Moto X via OTA.
I have tried both kingroot and mofo. Neither work for the xt1097 att variant on 5.1. However looking on some pages on xda noticed that the xt1097 from Brazil has the same specs as the att variant. The files look pretty much the same as well. Do you think it would be possible to flash the 5.1 Brazil to the att without bricking? Bootloader is also the same. Flash the Brazil over the att and then try Motorola unlock tool online
christopher68369 said:
I have tried both kingroot and mofo. Neither work for the xt1097 att variant on 5.1. However looking on some pages on xda noticed that the xt1097 from Brazil has the same specs as the att variant. The files look pretty much the same as well. Do you think it would be possible to flash the 5.1 Brazil to the att without bricking? Bootloader is also the same. Flash the Brazil over the att and then try Motorola unlock tool online
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No
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christopher68369 said:
I have tried both kingroot and mofo. Neither work for the xt1097 att variant on 5.1. However looking on some pages on xda noticed that the xt1097 from Brazil has the same specs as the att variant. The files look pretty much the same as well. Do you think it would be possible to flash the 5.1 Brazil to the att without bricking? Bootloader is also the same. Flash the Brazil over the att and then try Motorola unlock tool online
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It won't work. You can't flash the firmware from other carriers with a locked bootloader. It will fail when you try.
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Only firmware you can flash with a locked bootloader has to contain the same signature of the firmware your on, which is literally only that firmware. EG. ATT 5.1 sig does not match any other sig.
Yes I realised that after doing research. Butbim wondering if we were able to change the cid to lets say the Brazil variant if we would be able to flash the firmware. If we could maybe change the cid from dfs software or GSM tools software and then try to flash the firmware if it would work. If someone knew how to change the cid without root I wouldn't mind trying it out to see if it would work. I'm planning on buying the moto x pure edition that comes out on Sept 2 but i f I was able to unlock the bootloader then I wouldn't really mind waiting on a new phone for another year since the moto x 2014 is really a great phone and with root has alot of potential
Same problem, you can't do that either without root and bootloader unlocked. There is no way to do it until someone can find a vulnerability in the 5.1 firmware. For now you are stuck.
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I don't understand. Motorola officially provides the way to unlock bootloaders. Why does this method exist? Does this method help unlock bootloaders of devices that cannot be unlocked or something like that?
Yes, this is only for the Verizon xt1096 and the AT&T xt1097. Those 2 models cannot unlock their bootloader from motorola's website. This is a method to get around that and unlock it anyway.
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So I have a Verizon model XT1096 running 5.0.
From the searches I've performed and from what I've read so far, Root can be achieved via Mofo (kingroot failed) and then I can unlock the bootloader via sunshine and then flash TWRP, flash a 5.1.1 ROM and I'm good to go?
There are several threads with a little info here and there, so I apologize for the questions. I just want to get my ducks in a row.
You are correct.
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Ed Murray said:
So I have a Verizon model XT1096 running 5.0.
From the searches I've performed and from what I've read so far, Root can be achieved via Mofo (kingroot failed) and then I can unlock the bootloader via sunshine and then flash TWRP, flash a 5.1.1 ROM and I'm good to go?
There are several threads with a little info here and there, so I apologize for the questions. I just want to get my ducks in a row.
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Kingroot said that it failed for me but sunshine still worked normally afterwards. If you haven't already paid for mofo then you can just pay for sunshine
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Moto X 2013 (Verizon and ATT) got root on 5.1 with locked bootloader. Maybe we can use the same exploit?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/root-moto-x-att-xt1058-5-1-lpa23-12-21-1-t3164125
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 .
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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.
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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.
I got the v20 ,...i got the bootloader unlock h-918... looking for root..tried lg g5 method...didnt work may try tomorrow...other methods such as one click and kingo doesnt work at all....
i think its due to the newest security patches..I dont know but am still searching...Any thoughts
bountyman334 said:
I got the v20 ,...i got the bootloader unlock h-918... looking for root..tried lg g5 method...didnt work may try tomorrow...other methods such as one click and kingo doesnt work at all....
i think its due to the newest security patches..I dont know but am still searching...Any thoughts
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Did u unlock bootloader using this method?
mingkee said:
You can do this:
Make sure you backup your data with LG Backup to memory card.
Enable Developer Options (hit build numbers in about phone few times).
Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging.
When hooking up with your host computer, check the phone screen to allow your host computer.
Open cmd
Locate your adb platform-tools folder
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock (doing such will erase your phone)
fastboot getvar unlock
fastboot boot TWRP.img (if you have compatible TWRP)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comments/58568e/v20unlockable_bootloadervery_simplesame_as_g4g5/
bountyman334 said:
I got the v20 ,...i got the bootloader unlock h-918... looking for root..tried lg g5 method...didnt work may try tomorrow...other methods such as one click and kingo doesnt work at all....
i think its due to the newest security patches..I dont know but am still searching...Any thoughts
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Wait...really? This is for real right? Haha jk...I did see your imgur pics OP....just a little surprised. (Double taking of the news....still sinking in...)
iunlock said:
Wait...really? This is for real right? Haha jk...I did see your imgur pics OP....just a little surprised. (Double taking of the news....still sinking in...)
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I guess he's just priming the pump for the inevitable hundreds of threads asking if the bootloader is unlocked or the "HELP!!! I'VE BRICKED MY PHONE AND I CAN'T GET UP!!!" threads from the morons for whom reading is not fundamental.
Since the bootloader is unlocked, is it safe to assume at some point we will have root?
Are you able to use fastboot commands? Such as to write a new recovery img. After that getting root is usually a piece of cake.
Not sure if it's different in Nougat but I think with an unlocked bootloader it really is just a matter of time till we get what we want (root).
As a piece of reference on the T-Mobile G5 we were able to root the G5 only after getting a .TOT with TWRP as the recovery because T-Mobile had somehow removed all the fastboot commands on that device except fastboot OEM unlock. If that is the case with the V20 we need talk to @tungkick again to manufacture another .TOT for us again.
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Since the bootloader is unlocked, is it safe to assume at some point we will have root?
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Yes I think so from my previous experience this is almost always the case.
With the V10 a user @tungkick created a .tot with root (SuperSU) patched into it. Then use LGUP to flash the .tot.
Once that is done flashing TWRP can be flashed using Flashfire by Chainfire.
Or instead of patching root maybe the .tot can be modified to have TWRP built in...?
Nvm...didnt read the previous comments.
Well. Someone in androiding.how is keeping track seems like it. According to what i read, quoting
"The root method for LG V20 will be a systemless root without doubt. Android Nougat comes with enhanced enforcing SELinux policy for better security on Android devices, so systemless root will be the way to go to get root access without compromising the device’s security."
So, if this is true, at least there is a path to follow.
Here is the link:
https://www.google.com/amp/androiding.how/lg-v20-root-status/amp/
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Well. Someone in androiding.how is keeping track seems like it. According to what i read, quoting
"The root method for LG V20 will be a systemless root without doubt. Android Nougat comes with enhanced enforcing SELinux policy for better security on Android devices, so systemless root will be the way to go to get root access without compromising the device’s security."
So, if this is true, at least there is a path to follow.
Here is the link:
https://www.google.com/amp/androiding.how/lg-v20-root-status/amp/
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Systemless root is almost becoming the default now. And if we have TWRP is pretty much just flashing the systemless root and that's it. In the recent past systemless root has not been a problem.
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Well. Someone in androiding.how is keeping track seems like it. According to what i read, quoting
"The root method for LG V20 will be a systemless root without doubt. Android Nougat comes with enhanced enforcing SELinux policy for better security on Android devices, so systemless root will be the way to go to get root access without compromising the device’s security."
So, if this is true, at least there is a path to follow.
Here is the link:
https://www.google.com/amp/androiding.how/lg-v20-root-status/amp/
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Interesting...thanks for the heads up.
Uff mine is coming on 24th! I really hope this beast get rooted. It could unleash its true potential!!!
joseguillen1994 said:
Uff mine is coming on 24th! I really hope this beast get rooted. It could unleash its true potential!!!
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Great...tmo variant or international??
arjuna_ said:
Systemless root is almost becoming the default now. And if we have TWRP is pretty much just flashing the systemless root and that's it. In the recent past systemless root has not been a problem.
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I used it on my g4...Android pay still didn't work.. But systemless root non the less
joseguillen1994 said:
Well. Someone in androiding.how is keeping track seems like it. According to what i read, quoting
"The root method for LG V20 will be a systemless root without doubt. Android Nougat comes with enhanced enforcing SELinux policy for better security on Android devices, so systemless root will be the way to go to get root access without compromising the device’s security."
So, if this is true, at least there is a path to follow.
Here is the link:
https://www.google.com/amp/androiding.how/lg-v20-root-status/amp/
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Systemless is the way...I'll try to create a tot file..if they have released it yet
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With the V10 a user @tungkick created a .tot with root (SuperSU) patched into it. Then use LGUP to flash the .tot.
Once that is done flashing TWRP can be flashed using Flashfire by Chainfire.
Or instead of patching root maybe the .tot can be modified to have TWRP built in...?
Nvm...didnt read the previous comments.
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Time will tell..but unless I can figure it out tonight
bountyman334 said:
Great...tmo variant or international??
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Im a tmobile guy lol. I have only used 3 carriers in my life in USA: lycamobile, metropcs, and tmobile (currently)
joseguillen1994 said:
Im a tmobile guy lol. I have only used 3 carriers in my life in USA: lycamobile, metropcs, and tmobile (currently)
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... 1st ... ......
Confirmed: Fastboot flash commands do not work similar to T-Mobile LG G5. Successfully unlocked bootloader though so that is also confirmed for the 2nd time.
got my sprint v20 today. looking forward to root and xposed
nerys71 said:
got my sprint v20 today. looking forward to root and xposed
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Sprint bl seems to be locked atm
Not sure if this means anything - but there is the oem unlock in developer options on sprint.
Hello Guys,I have Successfully rooted my motorola droid turbo su4tl-49 without using sunshine or moforoot.I did by first using vroot then iroot then kingoroot then atlast i tried kingroot apk downloaded from kingroot.In 3rd attempt my cell phone was rooted successfully.
I have rooted set.Can i install xposed framework in it without unbricking it?
Can i also unlock its bootloader?
I am able to delete system files like verizon cloud app ,amazon kindle etc.
It doesnot work if you will use directly kingroot,you must try all these app first.i tried this on two turbo sets
Whoever wants to know step by step i can guide you how to root this.root fix occur every time by kingroot but remains rooted.
I have not installed adaway or xposed or twrp i dont want to be brick.need help to do this
I tried this on 2 turbo still result the same.its because i used many exploits .
I can give proof and can live explain to me if someone wants proof i can show i am not lying.u can send me your whatsapp or imo contact,i will show you rooting it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBEa9Q__AeM&feature=youtu.be
Please watch this video as a voice recording how i did this
And when you reboot, it's still rooted? It's not hard to have temp root but doesn't do any good since you can't really write to system to make changes.
With unlocked bootloader you can have permanent root.
Excuse us for being very skeptical.
when i reboot its still rooted
OMG!! Are you sure you still have root?
bilalrajput said:
when i reboot its still rooted
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@jcase
ChazzMatt said:
@jcase
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We still need someone to try this method to be sure!
Sparksys said:
OMG!! Are you sure you still have root?
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yes bro i still have root but everytime at reboot it fixes root then works normal
I can create a video for you and can upload that on default my device is rooted
bilalrajput said:
I can create a video for you and can upload that on default my device is rooted
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Please create a video and write better instructions
we are excited to see
Sparksys said:
OMG!! Are you sure you still have root?
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We still need someone to try this method to be sure!
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Bro first you need to try vroot,kingroot,and kingoapp then kingroot from official website.then sunshine temp root.IF you directly use kingroot first time it will not work.
Then every time you can get root easily
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Please create a video and write better instructions
we are excited to see
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@jcase
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i am able to delete system files completely by this method.FOr example amazon kindle fire and other verizon apps
bilalrajput said:
Bro first you need to try vroot,kingroot,and kingoapp then kingroot from official website.then sunshine temp root.IF you directly use kingroot first time it will not work.
Then every time you can get root easily
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So complicated
Please tell when did you use PC and when you used android apk
and make 1-2-3 instructions please
I am so excited ^_^
bilalrajput said:
Bro first you need to try vroot,kingroot,and kingoapp then kingroot from official website.then sunshine temp root.IF you directly use kingroot first time it will not work.
Then every time you can get root easily
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You still haven't convinced us it's permanent root that can make permanent changes to system. Install Adaway. Install Xposed and modules. Install TWRP custom recovery so you can flash zipped files. Install SuperSu. Do that and report back to us.
My phone is rooted. It doesn't "get root easily".
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bilalrajput said:
i am able to delete system files completely by this method.FOr example amazon kindle fire and other verizon apps
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and you are able to install Adaway and TWRP custom recovery?
no,i have not installed xposed or adaway just deleted some systemapp,i dont want to be bricked.i need someone who can do for me,inbox me i can guide him all the method as i did same and perform the same.recovery not tried.
ChazzMatt said:
You still haven't convinced us it's permanent root that can make permanent changes to system. Install Adaway. Install Xposed and modules. Install TWRP custom recovery so you can flash zipped files. Install SuperSu. Do that and report back to us.
My phone is rooted. It doesn't "get root easily".
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and you are able to install Adaway and TWRP custom recovery?
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Sparksys said:
So complicated
Please tell when did you use PC and when you used android apk
and make 1-2-3 instructions please
I am so excited ^_^
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bilalrajput said:
i am able to delete system files completely by this method.FOr example amazon kindle fire and other verizon apps
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no,i have not installed xposed or adaway just deleted some systemapp,i dont want to be bricked.i need someone who can do for me,inbox me i can guide him all the method as i did same and perform the same.recovery not tried.
ChazzMatt said:
@jcase
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(havent read the entire thread)
Either something is rerunning a temproot each time, or he has a device that for some reason has no write protection (engineering device, already unlocked or bad flash controller).
If the first one, its not going to last with the mm patch, nor would it remain stable. Many things will just break.
If the second one, then its specific to his phone.
really? i got a Droid Turbo for less than 100 bucks and it came with Lollipop and as far i know Motorola is not open for rooting or unlocking bootloaders...
NO, it's Verizon -- NOT Motorola
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really? i got a Droid Turbo for less than 100 bucks and it came with Lollipop and as far i know Motorola is not open for rooting or unlocking bootloaders...
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Motorola not open for rooting or unlocking bootloader? Where did you get that idea? Yes they are. You get free unlock codes from Motorola -- unless you have a Verizon model.
It's Verizon, not Motorola that is the problem. They demand the locked down bootloader. All my Quarks have free bootloader unlock, straight from Motorola. They are very helpful.
But Sunshine paid exploit takes care of the Verizon problem. How do you think this phone has 9 Marshmallow ROMs, and a Nougat ROM? I'm not even counting all the custom Lollipop ROMs. Bootloader unlock and root, baby.
This guy says he rooted (permanently) without unlocking the bootloader through Sunshine. Which is impossible with the Droid Turbo, unless he has a magical phone (previously unlocked, and he didn't know or some hardware flaw that allowed it.)
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Here's the current custom Nougat (7.x) Quark ROMs to choose from. More will be coming!
[ROM][7.X][All quark] crDroid Android
That ROM started on 7.0 right now, and is already 7.1.
Here's the current custom Marshmallow (6.0.1) Quark ROMs to choose from:
[ROM][All Quark][6.x.x]Resurrection Remix
Bliss Rom 6.4 by Team Bliss
[ROM][6.0.1][OFFICIAL][QUARK] MoKee OpenSource Project
[Rom] NEXUS EXPERIENCE 10.4 [MotoMaxx] (recently updated to Marshmallow)
AOKP - Android Open Kang Project[6.0.1][Marshmallow]
[Moto MAXX XT1225 / Droid Turbo XT1254][OFFICIAL] CyanogenMod 13.0[6.0.1]
[ROM][2016-09-17][Quarks][CM 13.0 Unofficial][6.0.1] (hybrid of CM13 and Resurrection Remix)
That list is in no particular order.
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You can also install a Marshmallow stock ROM released by Motorola for the Brazilian Quark. @iiWoodstocK adapted it so it runs on ANY Quark, including the XT1254 Droid Turbo or XT1250 U.S. Moto Maxx (clone of the XT1254). It will use YOUR radio, whatever you have installed.
[ROM][6.0.1][Stock][Odexed]MPG24.107-70.2 Brazilian 6.0.1 for XT1254[TWRP Flashable]
Stock 6.0.1 MPG24.107-70.2 (Brazil) for Verizon XT1254
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/rom-mpg24-107-70-2-brazilian-6-0-1-t3426234
I didn't include it in the list above, because while technically it is a custom ROM, the only "customization" was to allow it to be flashed via TWRP and to allow it to be used on ALL Quarks: XT1254/XT1250/XT1225. Otherwise, it's pure Motorola Marshmallow stock which was officially released for a Quark phone.
iiWoodstocK said:
this ROM is just factory Marshmallow with a modded build.prop. I didn't include any radio in the .zip, so it uses whatever is currently on the device. Aside from my build.prop tweaks, this ROM is even usable for Brazilian XT1225 users, but the device will say it's a Droid Turbo and contain useless CDMA build.prop lines.
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Major stock functionality that I have confirmed working as it should: Moto Display, Approach to wake, Wi-Fi, mobile data (LTE/3G), calls, etc. No Verizon VoLTE (yet). I have not tested Moto Voice as I do not use Moto Voice, but I see no reason why it wouldn't work.
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Any questions go to those threads and ask.
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Yes they are. With free unlock codes from Motorola -- unless you have a Verizon model.
It's Verizon, not Motorola that is the problem. They demand the locked down bootloader. All my Quarks have free bootloader unlock, straight from Motorola. They are very helpful.
But Sunshine paid exploit takes care of the Verizon problem. How do you think this phone has 9 Marshmallow ROMs, and a Nougat ROM? Bootloader unlock and root, baby.
This guy says he rooted (permanently) without unlocking the bootloader through Sunshine. Which is impossible with the Droid Turbo, unless he has a magical phone (previously unlocked, and he didn't know or some hardware flaw that allowed it.)
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Well i have paid for sunshine in my old HTC One E8 but i erased the confirmation email, so i guess i am screwed,
tonochito said:
Well i have paid for sunshine in my old HTC One E8 but i erased the confirmation email, so i guess i am screwed,
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Not at all. AFAIK, you don't have to regret erasing that e-mail at all. The Sunshine exploit must be paid once per device, so it would have been useless anyway