Unable to update SU binaries after weaksauce 2 - Verizon HTC One (M8)

Hey guys, I just rooted my HTC one m8 on 4.4.4 and I cannot get the supersu binaries to update. Am I still able to unlock with sunshine without updating the binaries? I do have root, root checker verifies that I do.

kench33 said:
Hey guys, I just rooted my HTC one m8 on 4.4.4 and I cannot get the supersu binaries to update. Am I still able to unlock with sunshine without updating the binaries? I do have root, root checker verifies that I do.
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@jcase actually states this very thing in his post. Run sunshine already and get it over with!
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dottat said:
@jcase actually states this very thing in his post. Run sunshine already and get it over with!
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Ah, that makes sense. I guess I didn't see that part. I saw that droidmodderx was able to update his binaries. I am just hesitant to purchase sunshine because I was planning on getting the note 4 soon, but seeing as how expensive it is I will probably wait.

kench33 said:
Ah, that makes sense. I guess I didn't see that part. I saw that droidmodderx was able to update his binaries. I am just hesitant to purchase sunshine because I was planning on getting the note 4 soon, but seeing as how expensive it is I will probably wait.
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If you are on the fence consider this to be an investment. Sell your phone s-off and on a stock Rom on swappa.com. most people will consider that $25 you paid in their price. Most people meaning XdA users.
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dottat said:
If you are on the fence consider this to be an investment. Sell your phone s-off and on a stock Rom on swappa.com. most people will consider that $25 you paid in their price. Most people meaning XdA users.
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I didn't even consider that, thanks! I will do it once I get the chance after I am done with finals lol. Any rom you recommend?

kench33 said:
I didn't even consider that, thanks! I will do it once I get the chance after I am done with finals lol. Any rom you recommend?
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Personally I run stock with xposed framework + modules.
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dottat said:
Personally I run stock with xposed framework + modules.
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Are you able to use regular battery saver, and not extreme?

kench33 said:
Are you able to use regular battery saver, and not extreme?
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Once rooted, regular power saver mode Is easily unlocked on stock Rom with sqlite editor and a very simple database edit.

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[PSA] There's an OTA coming and it COULD be bad for us

It seems AT&T is pushing out an OTA version 2.20 that is rumored to close all the loopholes we've used to unlock and root the One X.
If you have NOT rooted and unlocked your bootloader and you want to do so don't accept the update.
Wait until someone has gotten a hold of this version and picked it apart before installing it.
Keep Calm and Carry On.
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If you have NOT rooted and unlocked your bootloader and you want to do so don't accept the update.
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Even if you are rooted and unlocked BL, don't accept the OTA, unless you are brave and feel like being the guinea pig (I guess somebody has to be). The install may not work, or it may wipe out root, and the existing root methods may have been plugged up. OTA Rootkeeper might work. It did for the last OTA, but there is no guarantee that it will work this time. Somebody will probably post this as a recovery flashable zip in pre-rooted form. So be patient, unless you feel like experimenting, and living with the consequences.
Thanks for the public service announcement, as I'm sure people will start asking whether its safe to install the OTA.
I figured people who rooted would know this but thank you for adding it.
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I figured people who rooted would know this but thank you for adding it.
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It never fails to surprise me how may people who are rooted try to install an OTA.
Bu-bu-but I want the update NOW. Can I plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz install it? I know you said its not safe, but is it safe?
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It never fails to surprise me how may people who are rooted try to install an OTA.
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Or how many people unroot just so they can get an OTA that will provide very little added performance if any. People are sooooo quick to accept OTAs when they have no clue what they are for. I can understand wanting to accept an OTA for a major OS update like ICS to JB (ok that was a lie, I still have no clue why people would rather accept an OTA than just flash a rooted ROM) but to give up root for a simple MR is just asinine.
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Metalhead it's part of the changing face of XDA I'm afraid. the D is secondary in a lot of members minds.
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Metalhead it's part of the changing face of XDA I'm afraid. the D is secondary in a lot of members minds.
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Yep. This place is turning into a general Android forum. All the "I'm not really into rooting" posts crack me up.
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It needs to be taught that people need to wait for the devs to take the ota's and root them
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It needs to be taught that people need to wait for the devs to take the ota's
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Yup.
I'm actually excited about the OTA, looking forward to another challenge
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I'm actually excited about the OTA, looking forward to another challenge
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yeah but you're old school.
(and a little weird)
got replacement, has 1.85 firm, but everytime i run the root script, it says new at&t software update??? im assuming its not gonna let me root!!!
Something like this should go without saying. Any xda member that's foolhardy enough to download an ota without knowing the consequences, probably doesn't belong here in the first place.
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zounduser said:
got replacement, has 1.85 firm, but everytime i run the root script, it says new at&t software update??? im assuming its not gonna let me root!!!
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Oooh maybe not.
Pull the sim and disconnect WiFi, might work /shrug
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Oooh maybe not.
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Now that I'm thinking about it, this is a pretty effective method to block and patch our root exploit
And I'm glad I did it last night
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Interesting that this wasn't leaked, and this is the first news we got of this new version. AT&T must be upgrading its internal security.
iElvis said:
Interesting that this wasn't leaked, and this is the first news we got of this new version. AT&T must be upgrading its internal security.
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yeah there's NOTHING anywhere else about this.
I'm glad I'm rooted
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Pull the sim and disconnect WiFi, might work /shrug
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If I'm not mistaken, the exploit uses the AT&T update server to trick the phone into download mode, so I don't think this could work.

[LOOKING FOR] ROOT for my HTC One X from AT&T with JB 4.1.1

Hello people, just wondering if is there any root solution for my HOX AT&T version , recently updated to JB 4.1.1...with version 3.18
any safe/secure and stable root solution?
thanks in advance
At the moment there is no root for you..... Also this is in the wrong thread.....
-Sugardaddy Duncan
There is no root for you at this time
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There are other threads asking the same thing. Also, it may not be up for a while. There is a sticky somewhere...
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chatfan said:
Hello people, just wondering if is there any root solution for my HOX AT&T version , recently updated to JB 4.1.1...with version 3.18
any safe/secure and stable root solution?
thanks in advance
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No root yet. I have been following many people attempting to root the 3.18 hox. Right now if you and I or others have the 3.18 jb hox att were screwed. Unless some awesome coder comes to the rescue and can get a bootloader unlock for it. Which by the way is really difficult apparently cause AT&T blocked it from HTC Dev.
Also follow the topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2222806
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uggghh this waiting time is killing me
nighthawk1991 said:
uggghh this waiting time is killing me
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It may never even happen. Hope you don't die.
exad said:
It may never even happen. Hope you don't die.
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Don't say that dude please! xD I just wanna remove all the at&t crap...
The idea that it may never come....no...no it can't be true. Say it ain't so!
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The idea that it may never come....no...no it can't be true. Say it ain't so!
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I can't say for sure that it will never come but It IS locked down pretty hard, so it's possible that it won't be bootloader unlockable. If you're impatient you can always get it JTAGGED for about 50-100$
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I can't say for sure that it will never come but It IS locked down pretty hard, so it's possible that it won't be bootloader unlockable. If you're impatient you can always get it JTAGGED for about 50-100$
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I've been looking at that link that was posted in the other thread.
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/htc-one-x-s-off-modification-service/
If I see more people supporting it, I'll do it, and pay the extra $10 for the rom/root option, and just request whatever the best rom is that is same as stock but with zero bloat and some safe optimizations.
can 4.1.1 be rooted yet? Just got my one x today.. been using an iphone for the last 2 years :laugh:
also are there any good tutorials on youtube? Its been a while since I've done this stuff
Austin021296 said:
can 4.1.1 be rooted yet? Just got my one x today.. been using an iphone for the last 2 years :laugh:
also are there any good tutorials on youtube? Its been a while since I've done this stuff
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Sorry not yet. Unless you're not on AT&T, then just go to HTCdev.com and follow the steps.
unfortunately i am on at&t. Is there a way i can tether with my tablet without rooting? That's the main reason i am doing it.
Austin021296 said:
unfortunately i am on at&t. Is there a way i can tether with my tablet without rooting? That's the main reason i am doing it.
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ARGH! I just realized I cant do that Just got a refurbished one today
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unfortunately i am on at&t. Is there a way i can tether with my tablet without rooting? That's the main reason i am doing it.
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Sorry man, you're out of luck. Unless you want to send it into mobiletechvideos.com and they'll charge you $60ish to do it.
Austin021296 said:
unfortunately i am on at&t. Is there a way i can tether with my tablet without rooting? That's the main reason i am doing it.
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Have you tried foxfi (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi)? Also do you have one of their data sharing plans? If so, you are allowed to tether.
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RollTribe said:
Sorry man, you're out of luck. Unless you want to send it into mobiletechvideos.com and they'll charge you $60ish to do it.
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yeah thats not worth it. Guess i will have to wait it out. How long does it usually take after a new build is released before someone roots it?
Duckman5 said:
Have you tried foxfi (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi)? Also do you have one of their data sharing plans? If so, you are allowed to tether.
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no i just have the $30 unlimited plan.. also tried one of those programs but att blocked it.
any updates on this?
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any updates on this?
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It's been rooted

how long before someone figures out how to root this phone?

how long before someone figures out how to root this phone? I can't buy it unless it's rooted. thanks!
youphone said:
how long before someone figures out how to root this phone? I can't buy it unless it's rooted. thanks!
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I think the real question is how long before someone finds a software exploit that allows S-Off.
I honestly think we have a long, long wait, if we ever see it.
Just my opinion.
Mike02z said:
I think the real question is how long before someone finds a software exploit that allows S-Off.
I honestly think we have a long, long wait, if we ever see it.
Just my opinion.
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I think I read somewhere that it will be nearly impossible to root this phone....
GPE or developer's edition isn't for Verizon, so I guess this means no HTC One M8 for me.
It's never nearly impossible to root
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Who knows. Silly question.
Hopefully someone will
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Im pretty content with stock ATM. Actually enjoying blinkfeed now and sense 6 ain't too shabby. That being said I'd love a good rom like viper.
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Im pretty content with stock ATM. Actually enjoying blinkfeed now and sense 6 ain't too shabby. That being said I'd love a good rom like viper.
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I sent the Viper team a System dump the day of release. Once we have a method of unlock, I doubt Verizon support will be far behind. (And I'll be beta testing it...)
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I'm kind of wondering how long it will take and if it will get done? I'm coming from the Note3, which had terrible developer support because of the boot loader, and I don't want the same thing to happen here. I paid full retail, but I'm thinking of returning;
I feel like two days in if we don't have root yet, this thing is going to be tough to crack.
Every other phone I had, had root pretty much in the first day.
I'm not sure what to do.
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PhilPan said:
I'm kind of wondering how long it will take and if it will get done? I'm coming from the Note3, which had terrible developer support because of the boot loader, and I don't want the same thing to happen here. I paid full retail, but I'm thinking of returning;
I feel like two days in if we don't have root yet, this thing is going to be tough to crack.
Every other phone I had, had root pretty much in the first day.
I'm not sure what to do.
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Are you kidding? Two days for a phone chipset that had like 10 iterations of security? I will bet that no one will get a root exploit unless it comes in the form of s-off because its silly to have root without s-off on HTC phones. Beups,jcase or whoever is working on the phone likely have root exploits already (and they always save one or two for a rainy day) and are not going to release it on it's own. Be patient, stop asking for ETAs.
How is root only different on HTC devices vs other OEMs?
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Crooke356 said:
How is root only different on HTC devices vs other OEMs?
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I'd like to be know too. Coming from Samsung Note2
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Androider4Life said:
I'd like to be know too. Coming from Samsung Note2
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Well for one root only won't allow us an insecure kernel to be flashed. That means /system write protection will still be in place.
Unlock allows you to flash custom recovery and kernels.
S-off let's you do all (even firmware downgrades)
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dottat said:
Well for one root only won't allow us an insecure kernel to be flashed. That means /system write protection will still be in place.
Unlock allows you to flash custom recovery and kernels.
S-off let's you do all (even firmware downgrades)
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So then what is "root only" able to do? Especially the type we know have available that only roots after a minute after a reboot so that first minute on reboot you are not rooted. Makes me think rooted apps/tweaks won't work right since after boot they can't go into effect since root hasn't kicked in yet???
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So then what is "root only" able to do? Especially the type we know have available that only roots after a minute after a reboot so that first minute on reboot you are not rooted. Makes me think rooted apps/tweaks won't work right since after boot they can't go into effect since root hasn't kicked in yet???
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A lot won't work right. Write protection will revert most changes back after a reboot. Root can be effective for some changes that don't need to persist a reboot. Just all depends on what you use root for. Non-system app data back-up/restore is a good example.
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dottat said:
A lot won't work right. Write protection will revert most changes back after a reboot. Root can be effective for some changes that don't need to persist a reboot. Just all depends on what you use root for. Non-system app data back-up/restore is a good example.
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So basically anything that needs root at startup won't work. So basically this method of root is only good to maybe copy internal files to external sd card bypassing that kit Kat crap?
deeznuts said:
So basically anything that needs root at startup won't work. So basically this method of root is only good to maybe copy internal files to external sd card bypassing that kit Kat crap?
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Until we figure out a method to disable write protection that's pretty much gonna be it. Write protection on this phone is just as much a pain in the ass as it was on the one and one max.
It will happen though. That's the only thing we know for certain.
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dottat said:
Until we figure out a method to disable write protection that's pretty much gonna be it. Write protection on this phone is just as much a pain in the ass as it was on the one and one max.
It will happen though. That's the only thing we know for certain.
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Ok. Thank you for explaining. I was always spoiled before and HTC devices I had were simple s-Off or everything but s-Off so could still do just about anything. Just gotta be patient but honestly surprised how fast we got this temp root only already! In sure the development will start kicking in.
deeznuts said:
Ok. Thank you for explaining. I was always spoiled before and HTC devices I had were simple s-Off or everything but s-Off so could still do just about anything. Just gotta be patient but honestly surprised how fast we got this temp root only already! In sure the development will start kicking in.
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The biggest hurdle for us is the fact we cannot even use HTC dev to boot loader unlock. That's why we now have to wait to get a working s-off method. Its only a matter of time.
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I'd think you should be able to HTCdev unlock the bootloader and do what I did on my old EVO 3D which was to flash the boot.img separately through fastboot. What am I saying though? It's been a while since I have had a HTC device besides my sister's media-only EVO running CM7.
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yattaro said:
I'd think you should be able to HTCdev unlock the bootloader and do what I did on my old EVO 3D which was to flash the boot.img separately through fastboot. What am I saying though? It's been a while since I have had a HTC device besides my sister's media-only EVO running CM7.
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My Adaway works again now...when you haven't seen an AD in an app in years they are HUGELY annoying....
and I was able to move my app data from my DNA to the M8 from MyBackup Pro..so there are some huge perks with this root.
And conversely being able to back up APK + DATA and your sense home screen layouts will come in handy when the inevitable S-OFF comes and we need to wipe our devices

[Q] keep root for 19.6.3 ota?

I have a rooted Verizon droid maxx. I am really worried about losing root if I take the ota. Is there any safe way to take the ota without losing my root? I've read like 2 posts of people saying the pro version of supersu and Survival mode keeps root. I've also read 1 post saying that they accidently took it and didn't lose root. Can anyone confirm this?
I would like to know the answer to this as well. I was just prompted for this update.
at that i know most users keep the root with Superuser in Survival mode
u can try and let us know
danger2u said:
at that i know most users keep the root with Superuser in Survival mode
u can try and let us know
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Considering that you cannot downgrade to a exploitable version of android if it doesn't work, I think I will pass.
Here is a guy that did it and said he keep root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52763259
I believe the one that did it accidentally had an unlocked boot loader which makes root possible no matter what.
I saw another post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52795898
Saying that the biggest part of the update was the radio which can be flashed without taking the whole upgrade if you are worried about it.
Me personally, my BL is unlocked and I'm going back to 4.2. I've seen nothing but negatives (bad battery life, FC's, etc) with the updates. I might would stick it out if there was some new features but they seem like just more of the same.
I used survival mode and took the ota and still have root. Unfortunately I lost my WiFi tether and am trying to get that back now.
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Khanusma said:
I used survival mode and took the ota and still have root. Unfortunately I lost my WiFi tether and am trying to get that back now.
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You should use this
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether
That way you don't have to mess with reverting it back when next updated comes out.
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Khanusma said:
I used survival mode and took the ota and still have root. Unfortunately I lost my WiFi tether and am trying to get that back now.
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I have a droid mini XT 1030, stock with root and wifi apk hack.
I removed the wifi apk hack, put super su into survival mode and took the OTA. Worked out good and I retained root.
Caseyk621 said:
You should use this
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether
That way you don't have to mess with reverting it back when next updated comes out.
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Thanks! It worked great and now I have my wifi back.
My Maxx and girlfriend's Mini both kept root.
However, we've both lost TWRP recovery and can't seem to be able to flash it.
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My Maxx and girlfriend's Mini both kept root.
However, we've both lost TWRP recovery and can't seem to be able to flash it.
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Are you sure you're rooted? Did you check worth root checker app? Are your bootloaders unlocked?
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Caseyk621 said:
Are you sure you're rooted? Did you check worth root checker app? Are your bootloaders unlocked?
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Bootloaders aren't unlocked.
Yep, all root functions seem to be working fine.RootChecker says I have root, I was able to install the latest version of Busybox, and TiBu and SecureSettings both get root access.
Now if somebody had some thoughts on flashing TWRP recovery...
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Bootloaders aren't unlocked.
Yep, all root functions seem to be working fine.RootChecker says I have root, I was able to install the latest version of Busybox, and TiBu and SecureSettings both get root access.
Now if somebody had some thoughts on flashing TWRP recovery...
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I didn't know you could use TWRP e a locked bootloader????? Maybe use safe strap?
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I didn't know you could use TWRP e a locked bootloader????? Maybe use safe strap?
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Maybe I'm brain dead. I thought I had TWRP on these phones after SlapMyMoto, but I guess it retained the stock recovery.
Too many Android devlices... can't keep track of what's running what.
I thought the big issue was not retaining root, but completely losing the Write-Protection off ability (ie ability to use xposed). I'm locked bootloader and don't see a reason to unlock.
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I thought the big issue was not retaining root, but completely losing the Write-Protection off ability (ie ability to use xposed). I'm locked bootloader and don't see a reason to unlock.
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Not with this update Holmes. We're all good with this one
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Not with this update Holmes. We're all good with this one
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Awesome, one last question- did you uninstall xposed before installing?
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livinitwarrior said:
Awesome, one last question- did you uninstall xposed before installing?
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I did. But it saves your settings for when you reinstall!
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I did. But it saves your settings for when you reinstall!
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Then I'll take the leap
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livinitwarrior said:
Then I'll take the leap
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Boom. Do it. Lemme know how it works out
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Firewater always fails

When I go through the process of executing firewater (Using the weaksauce method)is always get to "Opening first bottle: Chugging...." and then it fails every time. I have tried going through the process at least 10 times and it doesn't work. I'm not sure if the problem is from the SuperSU binaries not updating. Every time I tried to update the binaries after achieving root with weaksauce it always fails and says to reboot. I've been trying to get this to work for hours now and its just getting annoying. Anyone know how to fix this?
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When I go through the process of executing firewater (Using the weaksauce method)is always get to "Opening first bottle: Chugging...." and then it fails every time. I have tried going through the process at least 10 times and it doesn't work. I'm not sure if the problem is from the SuperSU binaries not updating. Every time I tried to update the binaries after achieving root with weaksauce it always fails and says to reboot. I've been trying to get this to work for hours now and its just getting annoying. Anyone know how to fix this?
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Do you get an error message when it fails? Support is much faster in irc btw.
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beaups said:
Do you get an error message when it fails? Support is much faster in irc btw.
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Yeah, it says something along the lines of "firewater will not work on this device"
Ok, well that particular error is pretty self explanatory.
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Ok, well that particular error is pretty self explanatory.
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I know but its weird, there no reason why it shouldn't work on my phone
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I know but its weird, there no reason why it shouldn't work on my phone
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Oh really? "Whelp" devices are pretty common, although we don't see it too often on vzw devices.
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Oh really? "Whelp" devices are pretty common, although we don't see it too often on vzw devices.
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So should I just stop trying to s-off and stop wasting time
... I will just say wow
HysteriaVG said:
So should I just stop trying to s-off and stop wasting time
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sunshine? tried that?
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beaups said:
Oh really? "Whelp" devices are pretty common, although we don't see it too often on vzw devices.
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i have 2 verizon m8's and initial boot (where it says HTC in white), i have one that is BN from the verizon store that is just white, and one that was repaired by HTC that now says HTC, powered by android underneath right at initial boot. would that entail the bootloaders are different even though they have the same version number?
aer0zer0 said:
sunshine? tried that?
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i have 2 verizon m8's and initial boot (where it says HTC in white), i have one that is BN from the verizon store that is just white, and one that was repaired by HTC that now says HTC, powered by android underneath right at initial boot. would that entail the bootloaders are different even though they have the same version number?
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hard to say. You know the splash partition is different, and that's about it.
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Did you grant root on your phone when you typed in the su command? I'm thinking that's were a lot are going wrong. Idk it worked fine for me
beaups said:
hard to say. You know the splash partition is different, and that's about it.
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Probably someone who had installed custom splash broke the phone and sent it in on warrenty.. they probably just fixed the reported issue likely screen or something hardware so the splash is still there. That is kind of funnny though.
Seems like a lot of newer m8's are having this issue. Sunshine is confirmed to work with people having the "whelp" error.
It's $25, but well worth it in my opinion. Easy to use and easy way to support the developers.
beaups said:
Oh really? "Whelp" devices are pretty common, although we don't see it too often on vzw devices.
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So - what's the difference between 'whelp' devices and those where firewater works?
Different firmware version? Different bootloader?
Just trying to understand...
berndblb said:
So - what's the difference between 'whelp' devices and those where firewater works?
Different firmware version? Different bootloader?
Just trying to understand...
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Goog question... Someone having the issue posted their info and it matched mine..... Shrug.
I'm thinking of trying sunshine, but if it doesn't work for some reason then I would have wasted $25
HysteriaVG said:
aer0zer0 said:
sunshine? tried that?
I'm thinking of trying it, but if it doesn't work for some reason then I would have wasted $25
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It's a good investment since you want to root your phone.
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HysteriaVG said:
I'm thinking of trying sunshine, but if it doesn't work for some reason then I would have wasted $25
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Sunshine checks first if it'll work on your device - then you pay.
berndblb said:
Sunshine checks first if it'll work on your device - then you pay.
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Jcase ran a promo or so he said this morning that sunshine was free.
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lucky_strike33 said:
Jcase ran a promo or so he said this morning that sunshine was free.
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Yeah I just ran it and got s-off without paying. I was really confused as to why I didn't have to pay for it.

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