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[How To Root]AT&T Galaxy S4 Active Root (SGH-i537) and S4 Active (GT-i9295)

As requested here is a separate thread for the S4 Active bounty
AT&T S4 Active SGH-i537 root method:
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This guide is to help people root their Galaxy S4 Active devices. Model SGH-i537 on AT&T.
Credit goes to geohot for the release of activeroot apk!
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Video guide here
1. First go to Settings and click the "More" tab. Then go into security and check "Unknown Sources."
2. Visit http://geohot.com/activeroot from your device and click the lampda picture to download the apk file.
3. Run the apk. It should give you a message telling you that you have root. Worked almost instantly for me.
4. Visit the Play Store and download SuperSU. (NOTE: You MUST download and use SuperSU to manage superuser permissions, nothing else. Only SuperSU currently can circumvent Samsung's "root blocker" in the kernel.)
5. Open the Super SU app and update binaries.
6. Optional. Donate. I contributed $10 to the original bounty, but really... this is a quick and simple method. Toss him $5 bucks if this root helps you out!
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Kill AT&T's OTA updater before it kills you!
Use a root enabled file explorer (Like Root Explorer) and navigate to: /system/app/
Rename or delete wssyncmldm.apk
If you want to get rid of AT&T's nannying nagging message about root access delete or rename KNOXAgent.apk
Install App Quarantine, go into settings and uncheck Hide system apps and disable AT&T Updater
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UNROOT and RETURN TO STOCK:
File Name: Oneclick_I537UCUAMF1.7z
MD5: 5860A429420FF9029C8CF687F43E3D83
Password: rootzwiki
DOWNLOAD: Here
Credit: RootzWiki
*Note* A factory reset wont return you to stock because the binaries will remain. You can try doing a "full unroot" from super su app or flash the above in ODIN
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F.A.Q.
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Q: What does activeroot do for my phone?
A: It gives you root access to the phone's file system. Even the Android system files.
Q: What can I do with root?
A: You can run applications that require root access to function. Apps like Titanium Backup, can back up all of your apps and settings and save it in your phone's storage/SD card. You can also freeze (disable) or delete pre-installed apps that came with the phone (AT&T/Samsung bloatware).
Q. Is root dangerous?
A. Well, it does give you access to files you were not supposed to be allowed to manipulate. If you accidentally delete files that are important, you could cause the phone to crash and prevent booting.
Q. Can I install a custom ROM?
A. As of 7/8/13, the answer is no. Not yet. To be able to install a custom ROM, you need to be able to install a custom recovery. As of now, the bootloader of the original Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy S4 Active are still locked. The original GS4 currently has an venerability in it's bootloader that allows for an exploit (called Loki exploit) to be used that enables installation of custom recoveries and ROMS. This vulnerability has been patched since the release of the GS4 Active, and our phones cannot take advantage of the Loki exploit.
Q. Will the GS4A's bootloader EVER be unlocked?
A. No one knows for sure. The Galaxy S4 Active is a niche product available exclusively on AT&T in the USA. It will never reach the sales numbers that the original Galaxy S4 will achieve because of this. Since the original GS4 will be the phone in more users' hands... the same can be said for the hands of developers. A developer who bought the original GS4, is not likely to also buy a GS4A. That being said, the original GS4 is a very popular device and people are working hard on it's bootloader. The GS4 and the GS4A are similar enough that if the GS4 gets unlocked, luck may shine on us and the method may unlock our phones as well. But, as the old saying goes, "I wouldn't hold your breath."
International S4 Active GT-i9295 root method:
This a good note to anyone who is looking for a root method for the i9295 with an unlocked bootloader. To gain root do the following steps:
So just flash http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-...xx-gti9505.zip with included Odin and thats it. Below is how to flash:
- Download and unzip the CF-Auto-Root-....zip file (see posts below this one)
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practice!)
If you see this post a user confirmed this to gain root access
Do either of these root methods at your own risk. I take NO responsibility for you bricking your device.
Root Bounty (obviously already achieved)
Root must be repeatable by the average user it also must be stable:
Pledges:
joshuadjohnson22 $10 8M127451EM528464N
Marvelicious75 $15 90D961051P289421J
thatbigmoose $10 07X32126MM98984XX
stephensonbrady $10 8CC62383EC2722109
bdgarel $15
daugh016 $10 4JV00716K7186494W
_MetalHead_ $50 xxxxxxxxxx872881H
gurnec $30 4U73259930163730V
zhchaoxing $20 34779178V4223182W
Javascriptvoid $15 2MW27489NA337573L
Informpage $10 6SL14089NP013225R
Bubba9004 $10 1U508646WW0646002
Solange82200 $10 78L51773DM109584M
TenEightyPee $10 6BB23055YJ674324X
Naeib2000 $10
Twillso $20 xxxxxxxxxx6631148
Davidusr $20 52U63980M5747400X
Yankeesfan714 $50 #xxxxxxxxxxx-83407
DJ_smooth $25
SirBash $10 7CM588676N745162J
ForkySpoony $25 65935426WY543180U
mnasledov $40 57V383820G529761V
Total as of 10:15 PM EST 7/23/2013: $425
(if you made a pledge but changed your mind or if I missed your pledge please PM me)
I was asked what the process would be once a exploit is found. Once it is found we will wait for the dev to specify how he wants the money sent. Usually it is just a donation to their paypal account. On rare occasions the dev will just say they want money donated to charity but that is rare and the dev should get paid for their hard work. I will follow up to make sure everyone pays.

I'll add $10 to the cause.

Add me 10 bucks please
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$10 here.

$10 from me as well.
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$10 from me aswell . love the phone hate the bloat. came from the i9500 and this one is 100% better!

I'll pledge $20.00 towards root access. Just ordered and would love to have tethering.
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I'm down for $20.
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joshuadjohnson22 said:
As requested here is a separate thread for the S4 Active bounty
Root must be repeatable by the average user it also must be stable:
Pledges:
joshuadjohnson22 $10
Marvelicious75 $15
hatbigmoose $10
mattpayne92 $30
stephensonbrady $10
dgarel $15
daugh016 $10
_MetalHead_ $50
los4825 $20
gurnec $30
zhchaoxing $20
Javascriptvoid $15
Informpage $10
Bubba9004 $10
Solange82200 $10
TenEightyPee $10
Supertrekie $10
Twillso $20
Davidusr $20
Total as of 4:49 PM EST 6/29/2013: $325
(if you made a pledge but changed your mind or if I missed your pledge please PM me)
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Put me down for $50
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yankeesfan714 said:
Put me down for $50
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Updated thanks!
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joshuadjohnson22 said:
As requested here is a separate thread for the S4 Active bounty
Root must be repeatable by the average user it also must be stable:
Pledges:
joshuadjohnson22 $10
Marvelicious75 $15
hatbigmoose $10
mattpayne92 $30
stephensonbrady $10
dgarel $15
daugh016 $10
_MetalHead_ $50
los4825 $20
gurnec $30
zhchaoxing $20
Javascriptvoid $15
Informpage $10
Bubba9004 $10
Solange82200 $10
TenEightyPee $10
Supertrekie $10
Twillso $20
Davidusr $20
Yankeesfan714 $50
Total as of 12:28 AM EST 6/30/2013: $375
(if you made a pledge but changed your mind or if I missed your pledge please PM me)
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I'm in for $25 but I don't have time to watch the forums closely. If I need to pay up, somebody PM me.

DJ_smooth said:
I'm in for $25 but I don't have time to watch the forums closely. If I need to pay up, somebody PM me.
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Ditto what this guy said. 10$

Id be willing to kick in for a good 1st rom too.

I'm in for $25.

DJ_smooth said:
I'm in for $25 but I don't have time to watch the forums closely. If I need to pay up, somebody PM me.
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Yeah, me too...

No interest yet? Is it cause the phone just came out, or should we be worried?
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Solange82200 said:
No interest yet? Is it cause the phone just came out, or should we be worried?
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I would not worry. If I was a Dev I would not post that I am working on an exploit. If you do everyone will hit you up for updates, etas and so on. Also if you can't find a way in it is embarrassing.. . One day someone will find a way in, weather it is a hack from another galaxy device running similar firmware or a specific hack for ours. We just need to wait

$10

You know, I was really excited about this phone. I thought it would the same os as the regular s4, but it seems they're like 2 different computers, like a freaking mac and a windows. It really sucks big time. Most big developers are developing already for the S4, the att model is same as the canadian model, and there is a lot of good canadian development also. I think we are really lucky enough that somebody was able to unkock the bootloader on the regular S4 since freaking att decided now to play the apple jailbreak game. Therefore, development for the Active would be very little specially if you want play with custom roms. Sorry to spoile the party, but I was pissed about it too.
If I was you, I would think twice and exchange the damn phone for the regular S4 before att throws a newer update to fix the exploit that allows to root the phone again.
I bet they are waiting for somebody to find the exploit in the active so they can release a newer updated version to kill root on the S4 for good.
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$500 has to be appealing to someone.
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This phone is almost cool enough to not need root. But I still prefer CM. Plus the cool factor of being water resistant kind of appeals to a different crowd.
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BOUNTY: unlock bootloader for CDMA Moto G at [$250]

Requirements to Receive Bounty
To earn the bounty, you simply have to find the exploit which will allow the following. You do not have to develop a recovery, or a kernel or a ROM, but you must provide with a working proof of concept, i.e. with a way which allows us to verify that the bootloader has been completely unlocked and that other developers can use this method to install recovery, kernel and ROMs.​
Other owners of the MOTO G XT1028 will then test your method, that when we give the bounty to who earns after we successfully test.
WE HAVE $250 for and unlocked bootloader and $60 for ROOT​

The following people have pledged the following amounts for an unlocked bootloader unless stated otherwise.
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Triumph750 -- $20
DragonRyderX -- $20 to 30
tstivers1990 -- $20
NWKENT -- $75 for Unlocked, $30 for Root exploit
luna_joao -- $20
d4rk3 -- $20 to $50
pfroo40 -- $20 For Root
motrinHD -- $20
mvnsnd -- $20
shorenster -- $20
hexed6 -- $25
JooseyJay -- $10 for Unlock, $10 For Root
SO FAR WE HAVE $250 for and unlocked bootloader and $60 for ROOT.​

Honestly, I'm just interested in root without unlocking the bootloader. And we need to leave something open for the possibility of a work around, such as the bootstrap methods used on other phones.

lightningdude said:
Honestly, I'm just interested in root without unlocking the bootloader. And we need to leave something open for the possibility of a work around, such as the bootstrap methods used on other phones.
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I almost want to say it's not worth it because you can buy the unlocked version for $100 more...
Then again I'd rather my money go to the devs, and it's pretty silly to have to pay to be able to free your phone from the grips of a greedy corporation.

lightningdude said:
Honestly, I'm just interested in root without unlocking the bootloader. And we need to leave something open for the possibility of a work around, such as the bootstrap methods used on other phones.
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you know, I kinda agree. but unlocked but loader would open so many doors. this is good, we need to discuss our goal. if more people agree with you I would change bounty.
redking117 said:
I almost want to say it's not worth it because you can buy the unlocked version for $100 more...
Then again I'd rather my money go to the devs, and it's pretty silly to have to pay to be able to free your phone from the grips of a greedy corporation.
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I agree with you in the sense of giving money to devs,but I say it is worth it because the gsm version can unlocked. sure they pay a little more, but they can also switch carriers
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redking117 said:
I almost want to say it's not worth it because you can buy the unlocked version for $100 more...
Then again I'd rather my money go to the devs, and it's pretty silly to have to pay to be able to free your phone from the grips of a greedy corporation.
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Except for the fact that the only truly reliable network in my area is Verizon. Frankly, I'm tired of getting screwed with this stuff just because I'm rural.
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i am also always stuck with locked bootloadrs, thats why i wanted to start this.
so are the CDMA community simply not seeing this thread, or do you not care? please post.

Are we strictly talking the Verizon CDMA version?
I know that Boost and US Cell are both selling the Moto G. I would be interested in having detailed instructions for rooting and unlocking the bootloader for a Boost version

ADonovan said:
Are we strictly talking the Verizon CDMA version?
I know that Boost and US Cell are both selling the Moto G. I would be interested in having detailed instructions for rooting and unlocking the bootloader for a Boost version
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Yes, this is just the Verizon version. I believe I've seen posts from people on boost that unlocked the same way as gsm.
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I'd be in on this the ability to flash Roms would be awesome. Unlocked boot loader would be really nice but root would be a good start to
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Yes!!!!!!!!
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so you guys think that root would be a more attainable goal?
Also, about boost Mobile Version. I didn't mention because i was reading through a thread and it sounded like many users were able to unlock their bootloader.

motrinHD said:
so you guys think that root would be a more attainable goal?
Also, about boost Mobile Version. I didn't mention because i was reading through a thread and it sounded like many users were able to unlock their bootloader.
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The Boost mobile version version of the Moto G XT1031 has an unlockable bootloader but its not listed as supported on Motorola's website.
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Unlocked Bootloader for Verizon much needed
I would definitely make a donation of 20$ to get my bootloader unlocked. If I had known at the time of purchase I NEVER would have bought this phone!! I NEED Root. never had this problem with any other phone or carrier

motrinHD said:
so you guys think that root would be a more attainable goal?
Also, about boost Mobile Version. I didn't mention because i was reading through a thread and it sounded like many users were able to unlock their bootloader.
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Root would definitely be easier to achieve, perhaps edit the title to something like:
"BOUNTY: Unlock Bootloader and/or Root for XT1028"

I'm on too!
$100 the GSM version? Where? Only with 2yr contract right?

nice to see more people are on board!
d4rk3 said:
Root would definitely be easier to achieve, perhaps edit the title to something like:
"BOUNTY: Unlock Bootloader and/or Root for XT1028"
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I think the bounty should be clear. we should ask for root or bootloader, not both. MORE MEMBERS chime in on this please.
also when you post, let's also discuss the method we are going to raise money. In the OP I mentioned three.
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Personally, I'd rather pledge, then pay the person who does it. I know not everyone will go through with it, but I will.
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I am on board!
I would be down for donating 20 to 30 bucks for some ROM flashing abilities. Allow the XT1028 to have a recovery and I will show my gratitude monetarily. Bonus if someone could mimic the DROID3's safestrap "ROM slots" ability. Swap roms almost instantly is awesome. Where is HASHCODE when we need him!?

Sorry, probably a dumb question but would this allow the Boost version of the Moto G to be unlocked as a GSM phone as well or just CDMA?
Thanks

new open-source motorola bootloader unlock via trustzone exploit

This can probably be ported to the Turbo since it works on a 2014 X
http://bits-please.blogspot.com/2016/02/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html
https://github.com/laginimaineb/Alohamora

Beaups exploit could be redone as well. He released how. It's mostly no one is doing it.

_ck_ said:
This can probably be ported to the Turbo since it works on a 2014 X
http://bits-please.blogspot.com/2016/02/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html
https://github.com/laginimaineb/Alohamora
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The vulnerability he is using is old (he first disclosed it ~6 months ago) and does not apply to the turbo.
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mrkhigh said:
Beaups exploit could be redone as well. He released how. It's mostly no one is doing it.
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Right. Droid Turbo owners don't need a "new" exploit. The one being used still works!
If someone doesn't like paying for the packaged solution (Sunshine) that contains that exploit, then repackage it. It's been publicly released.
Oh, but re-coding would require work!
However, the payment in this case is fair to reward the time and money the devs invested. Without them, there would be no solution.

ChazzMatt said:
Right. Droid Turbo owners don't need a "new" exploit. The one being used still works!
If someone doesn't like paying for the packaged solution (Sunshine) that contains that exploit, then repackage it. It's been publicly released.
Oh, but re-coding would require work!
However, the payment in this case is fair to reward the time and money the devs invested. Without them, there would be no solution.
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Amen
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I don't really understand the complaints coming from people about the charge for sunshine unlock. I was happy to find out that I could unlock/root with a few clicks and not worry about doing all the leg work, especially considering I don't have the skill set required to be confident of not brick in my device with a more extensive unlock/root process.
Time is money and some individual(s) put time into developing something that some people are happy to have access to and pay for. Simple fact is, if you have an issue with paying for such a thing, then don't... But don't hate on the guys that are profiting from a skill set that not everyone is capable of, especially if said hater isn't capable or willing to provide an equally usable product.
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rg449 said:
I don't really understand the complaints coming from people about the charge for sunshine unlock. I was happy to find out that I could unlock/root with a few clicks and not worry about doing all the leg work, especially considering I don't have the skill set required to be confident of not brick in my device with a more extensive unlock/root process.
Time is money and some individual(s) put time into developing something that some people are happy to have access to and pay for. Simple fact is, if you have an issue with paying for such a thing, then don't... But don't hate on the guys that are profiting from a skill set that not everyone is capable of, especially if said hater isn't capable or willing to provide an equally usable product.
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The problem people have had with Sunshine is that root/bootloader unlock methods have traditionally been given for free—because they've been easier to crack.
Recently hacking has become more and more difficult—which makes developers have to spend more, and want more to make up for their losses on modding.

tecsironman said:
Amen
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rg449 said:
I don't really understand the complaints coming from people about the charge for sunshine unlock. I was happy to find out that I could unlock/root with a few clicks and not worry about doing all the leg work, especially considering I don't have the skill set required to be confident of not brick in my device with a more extensive unlock/root process.
Time is money and some individual(s) put time into developing something that some people are happy to have access to and pay for. Simple fact is, if you have an issue with paying for such a thing, then don't... But don't hate on the guys that are profiting from a skill set that not everyone is capable of, especially if said hater isn't capable or willing to provide an equally usable product.
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Agreed!
Latiken said:
The problem people have had with Sunshine is that root/bootloader unlock methods have traditionally been given for free—because they've been easier to crack.
Recently hacking has become more and more difficult—which makes developers have to spend more, and want more to make up for their losses on modding.
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See Above! You get way more value for $20 then was ever given for free... and just because something used to be given away does not imply that it will continue to be in the future. Smart phones are still a relatively new product in the market and with Dev's who have now been through years of the exploiting, modifying, retiring cycle, there has to be incentive for them to stay engaged.
Additionally, I'll remind you that it hasn't been long since bounties were the norm. Everybody would post their promise to pay before and during development, then an exploit would be found and the bounty threads would clear out. Can't blame them for getting wise about collecting.

mng777777 said:
Agreed!
See Above! You get way more value for $20 then was ever given for free... and just because something used to be given away does not imply that it will continue to be in the future. Smart phones are still a relatively new product in the market and with Dev's who have now been through years of the exploiting, modifying, retiring cycle, there has to be incentive for them to stay engaged.
Additionally, I'll remind you that it hasn't been long since bounties were the norm. Everybody would post their promise to pay before and during development, then an exploit would be found and the bounty threads would clear out. Can't blame them for getting wise about collecting.
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Actually, no you don't get more for paid methods. It's a one time unlock, and is device specific.
Let me reiterate that I am in no way complaining about Sunshine. I love the devs' work on our devices.
What I'm saying is that people's disappointment is understandable.
However, the devs already published the exploits and documents; all that's left is for someone to use them.
People have nothing to complain about now.

I get your point and I am in agreement with you. I didn't mean to imply that I'm not.
I'd like to clarify though, what I meant when I said you get more is that downloading an apk, pressing a few buttons, and spending all of 3 minutes to be unlocked is far simpler than it ever was in the past. I'm just pointing out that they went the extra mile to build an apk that's simple and elegant and does the heavy lifting for you whereas in the past we had to boot to recovery, flash, boot to boot loader, run adb, etc. The threads were full of people stuck and confused. Sunshine adds great value to the less savvy user and at least simplicity for the more savvy users.
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mng777777 said:
I get your point and I am in agreement with you. I didn't mean to imply that I'm not.
I'd like to clarify though, what I meant when I said you get more is that downloading an apk, pressing a few buttons, and spending all of 3 minutes to be unlocked is far simpler than it ever was in the past. I'm just pointing out that they went the extra mile to build an apk that's simple and elegant and does the heavy lifting for you whereas in the past we had to boot to recovery, flash, boot to boot loader, run adb, etc. The threads were full of people stuck and confused. Sunshine adds great value to the less savvy user and at least simplicity for the more savvy users.
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That is great to see as well; however, that makes development that much harder, and o know for a fact the people that whine about Sunshine's cost would deal with the difficulty of using fastboot and adb in order to save $25.
It is great, however, for less experienced people, and it's overall function. $25 is a steal for a fully moddifable device that was locked down so well.

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That is great to see as well; however, that makes development that much harder, and o know for a fact the people that whine about Sunshine's cost would deal with the difficulty of using fastboot and adb in order to save $25.
It is great, however, for less experienced people, and it's overall function. $25 is a steal for a fully modifiable device that was locked down so well.
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This response below is not necessarily directed towards you, but really for the entire discussion in this thread. I'm just quoting your post as it's a good point to continue the discussion.
1) I can't believe people who are buying $600 phones are complaining about $25 bootloader unlock. And I don't care if you got the phone for $200 on contract or even as a "free upgrade". You are STILL paying $600 for the phone over the course of the contract.
2) No one is forcing anyone to pay for bootloader unlock. Your phone will still work like when you bought it, and you bought locked down.
If you bought this phone, you knew it was locked down and bought it anyway (or should have known). Everyone knows Verizon locks down their phones. Don't buy a Verizon phone if you don't like Verizon's policies. (The XT1250 has free bootloader unlock and is the Droid Turbo under another name, same bands, etc and runs on Verizon. So, I don't want to hear that you NEED Verizon. You may need Verizon but you don't need Verizon phones. Look at the non-Verizon Nexus 6 as another example.) This phone went for an entire YEAR locked down, and people are complaining when there's finally a solution?
3) Someone mentioned the bounty threads.
Droid Turbo Bootloader unlock bounty reached over $5,000 before the op stopped counting.
Running Total: $5,140 for bootloader unlock / $3,370 for root access
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/bounty-unlock-bootloader-root-turbo-t2927958
It was actually MORE, but the op gave up counting. Go look at the first post and read some of the amounts... user names are listed.
I want to know if everyone who who pledged $25, $50, $100, even $200 actually bought Sunshine? If they didn't, then they had no intention of ever paying anyway. Sunshine is a way to put your money where your mouth is.
and last...
4) I think people should rant more towards Verizon than devs who overcome Verizon's shortsightedness.
There's no valid reason to lock down the bootloader. None of the other Motorola Quarks have that condition -- same hardware, in at least one case the EXACT SAME FCC ID. Ever since the FCC made Verizon open up their LTE network to other phones not certified by Verizon (the XT1250 U.S. Moto Maxx -- the XT1254 Droid Turbo clone -- runs just fine on Verizon with a Verizon sim card, as does a non-Verizon Moto Nexus 6) and made Verizon also open up their phones to work on OTHER LTE networks (many people are running the XT1254 Droid Turbo on AT&T and T-mobile), what are Verizon's justifications?
Unlocking the bootloader through Motorola -- as I have done with two of my three Quarks -- acknowledges you are voiding any warranty claims. So, that's actually LESS liability and cost for Verizon in support if they allowed users to unlock bootloader. It's a nonsensical leftover from a bygone era when Verizon tried to lock their devices to only their network.
Until Verizon realizes they need change their intransigence, we need devs to help. And for devs to invest tremendous time and money, they need to be reimbursed for bricked phones and time invested they could be doing other things.

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This response below is not necessarily directed towards you, but really for the entire discussion in this thread. I'm just quoting your post as it's a good point to continue the discussion.
1) I can't believe people who are buying $600 phones are complaining about $25. And I don't care if you got it for $200 on contract or even as a "free upgrade". You are STILL paying $600 for the phone over the course of the contract.
2) No one is forcing them to pay it. Everyone knows Verizon locks down their phones. Don't buy a Verizon phone if you don't like Verizon's policies. (The XT1250 has free bootloader unlock and is the Droid Turbo under another name, same bands, etc and runs on Verizon. So, I don't want to hear that you NEED Verizon. You may need Verizon but you don't need Verizon phones. Look at the non-Verizon Nexus 6 as another example.) This phone went for an entire YEAR locked down, and people are complaining when there's finally a solution?
3) Someone mentioned the bounty threads.
Droid Turbo Bootloader unlock bounty reached over $5,000 before the op stopped counting.
Running Total: $5,140 for bootloader unlock / $3,370 for root access
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/bounty-unlock-bootloader-root-turbo-t2927958
It was actually MORE, but the op gave up counting. Go look at the first post and read some of the amounts... user names are listed.
I want to know if everyone who who pledged $25, $50, $100, even $200 actually bought Sunshine? If they didn't, then they had no intention of ever paying anyway. Sunshine is a way to put your money where your mouth is.
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4) I think people should rant more towards Verizon than devs who overcome Verizon's shortsightedness.
There's no valid reason to lock down the bootloader. None of the other Motorola Quarks have that condition -- same hardware, in at least one case the EXACT SAME FCC ID. Ever since the FCC made Verizon open up their LTE network to other phones not certified by Verizon (the XT1250 U.S. Moto Maxx -- the XT1254 Droid Turbo clone -- runs just fine on Verizon with a Verizon sim card, as does a non-Verizon Moto Nexus 6) and made Verizon also open up their phones to work on OTHER LTE networks (many people are running the XT1254 Droid Turbo on AT&T and T-mobile), what are Verizon's justifications?
Unlocking the bootloader through Motorola -- as I have done with two of my three Quarks -- acknowledges you are voiding any warranty claims. So, that's actually LESS liability and cost for Verizon in support. It's a nonsensical leftover from a bygone era when Verizon tried to lock their devices to only their network.
Until Verizon realizes they need change their intransigence, we need devs to help. And for devs to invest tremendous time and money, they need to be reimbursed for bricked phones and time invested they could be doing other things.
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One reason I love Motorola is because of their near-stock Android with actually useful enhancements, and the fact that you can unlock their devices straight from them.
Had I researched and known that the Verizon XT1254 was locked down before purchasing it, I might've gone for another one.
But hey, I got a wicked deal on a $270 blue Turbo, AND we got Sunshine like a month after. I got some serious luck.

ChazzMatt said:
Droid Turbo Bootloader unlock bounty reached over $5,000 before the op stopped counting.
Running Total: $5,140 for bootloader unlock / $3,370 for root access
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/bounty-unlock-bootloader-root-turbo-t2927958
It was actually MORE, but the op gave up counting. Go look at the first post and read some of the amounts... user names are listed.
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For the most part bounties don't pay, more often than not it costs me more to buy the phones than I got from the bounties. Exception being the first motorola bounty I collected

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For the most part bounties don't pay, more often than not it costs me more to buy the phones than I got from the bounties. Exception being the first motorola bounty I collected
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Out of curiosity. Did sunshine's $25 a pop pay off well? Mind you I'm not asking for dollars and cents. Merely is it a hobby that funds itself. Or a hobby that doesn't? Or is it actually a source of income?
I'm often curious the stats of bootloader unlocks/roots performed but in this instance that would be an invasion of privacy...

mrkhigh said:
Out of curiosity. Did sunshine's $25 a pop pay off well? Mind you I'm not asking for dollars and cents. Merely is it a hobby that funds itself. Or a hobby that doesn't? Or is it actually a source of income?
I'm often curious the stats of bootloader unlocks/roots performed but in this instance that would be an invasion of privacy...
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SunShine funds further research, its not my job, much of the research goes no where, much of it results in dead phones, sometimes it works out. Would be right for me to discuss numbers, I'm not the only one involved.

Unlock Verizon's Locked Bootloader Bounty

I know @jcase says he will no longer develop a new unlock method for Verizon..but I'm willing​ to pay $300 if someone can figure a new method to unlock the bootloader. I'm known on XDA and I will pay up immediately..if others would like to put money up as well that would be great.
*Note We Need Temp Root 1st B4 We Can Get An Unlock*
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/temp-root-verizon-bounty-t3602691
mrjaydee82- $300
calripkenturner01- $50
bobby janow- $50
shadolis- $50
Aninja- $50
igloohed73- $50
virusqg- $25
Scott- $10
spleenandcigars- $10
NalNalas- $70
honzel- $100
calripkenturner- $100
calripkenturner- $10
gabo1- $20
zengfu94- $30
dwreck420- $10
Semtronix- $100
mac796- $20
robo_kill- $60
Alg0rhyth3m- $20
mattwheat- $50
Total- $1225

mrjaydee82 said:
I know @jcase says he will no longer develop a new unlock method for Verizon..but I'm willing​ to pay $300 if someone can figure a new method to unlock the bootloader. I'm known on XDA and I will pay up immediately..if others would like to put money up as well that would be great.
mrjaydee82- $300
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Get someone to give us a new temproot for the pixel, and we will release a new unlock.

mrjaydee82 said:
I know @jcase says he will no longer develop a new unlock method for Verizon..but I'm willing​ to pay $300 if someone can figure a new method to unlock the bootloader. I'm known on XDA and I will pay up immediately..if others would like to put money up as well that would be great.
mrjaydee82- $300
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I'm in for $50
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calripkenturner01 said:
I'm in for $50
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I have no desire to unlock or root. But I'm in for $50 too. What does it mean.. Temp root?
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Wish I had a Verizon pixel. I upgraded to fi after being on Verizon since 2009. Never going back to those guys.

Count me for $50... Thought I could live without root, but life sucks without it.

There have been a few interesting Linux priv escalation vulnerabilities. I think temp root is definitely within the realm of possibility.
As for what is meant by temp root. I assume one that doesn't need to persist across reboots. As soon as root is achieved theoretically you can change the prop file that contains the ability to unlock the bootloader, flip it, reboot and you're in.
I've been meaning to do a bit of kernel probing, but working at a startup consumes a LOT of my time.
Edit: Not sure if it's too late, but this one in particular looks interesting https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01

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Edit: Not sure if it's too late, but this one in particular looks interesting https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
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You linked to the bulletin, not a specific vuln.
But again, I'm not looking to write an root exploit for a vuln, I'm saying if someone provides an exploit we will do the unlock part.

The unlock part is the easy bit . Don't worry though, I wasn't suggesting you or anyone specific to write the exploit. To be honest I don't think anyone has written one for this particular vulnerability, nor do I think there is time to do it as it's already been patched I believe.
My point was it's not as hopeless as it's made out to be, and it definitely can be done. There are exploits that come up all the time, it's a matter of writing up the code for it, and testing it in time. Sadly, my skillset lies much more in the operations side of computing and I suck with code (been a sys admin in some form or another for years now).

I would love to pitch in $50, but I'm struggling a bit financially at the moment so I don't know if I can commit haha. Let me know when it gets done though and I'll see if I can swing it at that time!
I can't stand Verizon having so much control over my phone, and especially now that that law passed, and they're going to be force installing apps to track my every move so they can sell it to advertisers, I need root now more than ever.. Please please someone get this done!

Put me down for $50. I'll keep tabs on this thread.

@mrjaydee82,
Maybe we need a separate bounty for temproot first?

cam30era said:
@mrjaydee82,
Maybe we need a separate bounty for temproot first?
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If you want to start up a thread for that I'm game I'll donate 50 to that

I'm good for 25 maybe more depending on the time frame

I'm broke but I will throw in $10.00.
Still on my second pixel and its still unlocked but I know there will be a day I break this one too.

I'm broke as possible, but I could do it with 10usd.

Scott said:
I'm broke but I will throw in $10.00.
Still on my second pixel and its still unlocked but I know there will be a day I break this one too.
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Do you know why some Pixels have the oem switch grayed out and some do not, even though they are on Verizon? I don't even care to unlock the bootloader I'm just curious. The only reason I'd like the switch to be active is to one day, when the phone is a secondary device, be able to do a full factory image flash after which I'd relock the bl in all likelihood. It's been suggested to reverse engineer the OS in order to find out but that is simply beyond my knowledge at this point.

Personally I do not need it as mine is already unlocked from the first exploit. But for those needing it, my question would be if this is done would the exploit be kept alive or would it be turned in to Google for them to just to patch it on the next update ? I know on exploits for the HTC flagships they keep the exploits going for s-off and do not turn them in hopefully any exploit found would be kept open for pixel and XL users the same and not get turned in to be taken away by Google.

+1 for $50 into the bounty

DirtydAmbrose said:
Personally I do not need it as mine is already unlocked from the first exploit. But for those needing it, my question would be if this is done would the exploit be kept alive or would it be turned in to Google for them to just to patch it on the next update ? I know on exploits for the HTC flagships they keep the exploits going for s-off and do not turn them in hopefully any exploit found would be kept open for pixel and XL users the same and not get turned in to be taken away by Google.
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So far anybody who has unlocked, had been able to keep it. Hopefully Google will be cool about it.
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Bounty Thread: Verizon Pixel 4 and XL carrier unlock method

Hi willing to pay $1000 USD bounty for verizon variant google pixel 4 and XL carrier unlock method. Need to be unlock for att, sprint, t-mobile, and for overseas. Thanks

No offense, but this seems highly suspect. Why not simply buy a unlocked phone for $1000?
Long story short, while there are reports of people being able to unlock new Verizon phones that haven't been connected to the Verizon network yet, it is HIGHLY unlikely anyone will find a way to crack the bootloader of a phone that is registered on the Verizon network. It would require a new exploit or workaround to be found and those are pretty few and far between these days.

sic0048 said:
No offense, but this seems highly suspect. Why not simply buy a unlocked phone for $1000?
Long story short, while there are reports of people being able to unlock new Verizon phones that haven't been connected to the Verizon network yet, it is HIGHLY unlikely anyone will find a way to crack the bootloader of a phone that is registered on the Verizon network. It would require a new exploit or workaround to be found and those are pretty few and far between these days.
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I never said I need unlock for 1 device. I have access to multiple device that needs unlock if paying someone $1k motivates them why not? Plus you will get the unlock for free without pitching in any money.

salman9430 said:
I never said I need unlock for 1 device. I have access to multiple device that needs unlock if paying someone $1k motivates them why not? Plus you will get the unlock for free without pitching in any money.
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Add 2 zeros to that offer and you *might* get lucky.

It will cost less to get an unlocked version of the pixel 4/xl. And take less time as those variants are already bootloader unlock capable and rootable. Many phone companies have unbranded unlocked phones.

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...Plus you will get the unlock for free without pitching in any money.
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I don't need the unlock. I haven't used Verzion in years based largely on their bootloader policies. I am on a service provider that allows OEMs to unlock their phones without any hassles.
I'm just saying that it is one thing to promise $1000 for a bounty and another to actually shell it out to someone that finds an exploit. The average bounty is probably around $10-50 per person (which can add up to some serious money in the end), so having someone offer such a large amount is unusual. Certainly if I was a developer and saw your bounty, I would assume it was bogus. You know the old saying, "If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is." Perhaps I'm just too much of a skeptic.....