[Q] thinking about getting an M8 - Verizon HTC One (M8)

Looking to upgrade from my note 2, in order to keep unlimited data buying off swappa and deciding between M8 and G3. If its not already rooted when I buy it is there a version I need to look for that will allow root?
Are there are any complaints about the phone I should consider when deciding?
thanks for any info

jdpeck said:
Looking to upgrade from my note 2, in order to keep unlimited data buying off swappa and deciding between M8 and G3. If its not already rooted when I buy it is there a version I need to look for that will allow root?
Are there are any complaints about the phone I should consider when deciding?
thanks for any info
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If u get the m8, you better get it now before lollipop drops then may not be able to root.
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If you can find one, one running 4.4.3 would be ideal since gaining s-off is almost assured. It's hit or miss with 4.4.4, but that will be fixed eventually. Other than that, I think the M8 is a flawless phone.

jdpeck said:
Looking to upgrade from my note 2, in order to keep unlimited data buying off swappa and deciding between M8 and G3. If its not already rooted when I buy it is there a version I need to look for that will allow root?
Are there are any complaints about the phone I should consider when deciding?
thanks for any info
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lucky_strike33 said:
If u get the m8, you better get it now before lollipop drops then may not be able to root.
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loonatik78 said:
If you can find one, one running 4.4.3 would be ideal since gaining s-off is almost assured. It's hit or miss with 4.4.4, but that will be fixed eventually. Other than that, I think the M8 is a flawless phone.
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Yeah, do it now or forever be s-on.... https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC/status/570746257150316544

lucky_strike33 said:
If u get the m8, you better get it now before lollipop drops then may not be able to root.
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Originally this wasn't the case with the tentative new Sunshine, but they changed their mind again...
https://twitter.com/TheRootNinja/status/570746257158770688
The M8 is an awesome phone though, I think you'd enjoy it.

Noremacam said:
Originally this wasn't the case with the tentative new Sunshine, but they changed their mind again...
https://twitter.com/TheRootNinja/status/570746257158770688
The M8 is an awesome phone though, I think you'd enjoy it.
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I don't think they changed their minds as much as they can't 100% guarantee there tool is gonna work until they can test it against the final update. They don't want people updating under the assumption that there is already a way to s-off it.

HTC one m8 is one of the best phones of 2014. For all the mods and tweaks with a unlockable bootloader and root makes it even that much better.

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So if you return your gs4 due to the locked bootloader..

I mean I myself will wait until the last day to return it, and hope the bootloader issue has been solved. But what a shame, this device is nice. To hear the htc one already has cm10 is kinda of disappointing. So the question I ask what device will you get instead? Is it even worth it to get the international gs4 version?
I'm sticking with the GS4. I can live with the Disable option for now.
Also, I'm coming from a GSM Galaxy Nexus, so I'm already familiar with Samsung's hardware.
I don't care about the locked bootloader
BUT
Why not have some faith in the awesome developers of XDA to crack it?
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I don't care about the locked bootloader
BUT
Why not have some faith in the awesome developers of XDA to crack it?
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I'm sure it will be unlocked, its just a matter of time. Some people don't wait to wait for that time. The HTC One will most likely have a better CM10.1 experience because of the devs that have been working on it.
raqball said:
I don't care about the locked bootloader
BUT
Why not have some faith in the awesome developers of XDA to crack it?
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Trust me I do, but at the same time samsung needs to be sent a message on this. What a better way than to return their locked device. There are alot of unhappy campers here.
joshuadjohnson22 said:
I'm sure it will be unlocked, its just a matter of time. Some people don't wait to wait for that time. The HTC One will most likely have a better CM10.1 experience because of the devs that have been working on it.
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Time does not always mean a better ROM. Different developers pump out different stuff and once the bootloader is unlocked, the excitement will steamroll over to the GS4 development side. Guaranteed the GS4 has better custom roms at the end of the year :fingers-crossed:
raqball said:
I don't care about the locked bootloader
BUT
Why not have some faith in the awesome developers of XDA to crack it?
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If you have faith in what our awesome developers say, you should be as skeptical as they are about getting the bootloader unlocked. djrbliss tweeted yesterday that he doesn't think the bootloader can be cracked without a leak from Samsung. A few days ago, Entropy pointed out that since the S3, Samsung devices have gotten harder to crack, and they seem to be learning from their past mistakes and stepping up their bootloader security.
Still, AdamOutler is working on getting it unlocked, which is encouraging.
My point is, people shouldn't get their hopes up. If the bootloader is cracked(and I sincerely hope it happens), then great. But if it isn't, and you can't live without custom roms, then the AT&T S4 isn't the phone for you.
Thermalwolf said:
Time does not always mean a better ROM. Different developers pump out different stuff and once the bootloader is unlocked, the excitement will steamroll over to the GS4 development side. Guaranteed the GS4 has better custom roms at the end of the year :fingers-crossed:
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It will all depend It is way to early to say which one will have better devs and roms but I do know a lot of good devs have picked up the HTC One and that mixed with the international version having the same hardware as AT&T will be HUGE! I think the big question will be with the HTC One camera on a CM build. if they can't get the drivers for the camera it may just be a 4 MP? Who knows. But Mr. Cyanogen himself has the One and other great devs. I hope for a quick unlock
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If you have faith in what our awesome developers say, you should be as skeptical as they are about getting the bootloader unlocked. djrbliss tweeted yesterday that he doesn't think the bootloader can be cracked without a leak from Samsung. A few days ago, Entropy pointed out that since the S3, Samsung devices have gotten harder to crack, and they seem to be learning from their past mistakes and stepping up their bootloader security.
Still, AdamOutler is working on getting it unlocked, which is encouraging.
My point is, people shouldn't get their hopes up. If the bootloader is cracked(and I sincerely hope it happens), then great. But if it isn't, and you can't live without custom roms, then the AT&T S4 isn't the phone for you.
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Cool! Thanks for the informative post..
I am not really following any of this as I don't have any interest in custom ROM's.
I have not even rooted yet but may do so once we have a way to restore back to factory. I'm pretty simple these days (I was a chronic flasher in years past) but now I only consider root if I want to use Titanium and AdFree..
I know a lot of users want custom ROM's though so hopefully the bootloader can and will be cracked.
joshuadjohnson22 said:
It will all depend It is way to early to say which one will have better devs and roms but I do know a lot of good devs have picked up the HTC One and that mixed with the international version having the same hardware as AT&T will be HUGE! I think the big question will be with the HTC One camera on a CM build. if they can't get the drivers for the camera it may just be a 4 MP? Who knows. But Mr. Cyanogen himself has the One and other great devs. I hope for a quick unlock
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Cyanongen ...has both the One and S4 " https://plus.google.com/100275307499530023476/posts/eGmW8e8sCn4 "
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wttisme said:
Personally right now I'm fine with a root and de-bloating. I do know it's possible to remove the root and return to stock if you need or want to return the phone because I had to. I just deleted the SU binary along with Busybox from system/xbin and the phone status went back to custom and lock on boot went away.
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Yeah I am ok with that to but man the UI is so ugly... I hope to see some changes lol
As for the bootloader, the biggest problem is the number of potential developers. I'm not buying the device (full price) and a jtag just to test. And the fact that they're using an open source system is not encouraging..But let's see what happens! It does reaffirm my distain for ATT though.
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Is this bootloader directly tied to the ability to Overclock? That is the only thing I care about. I find the stock rooted rom to be best on my s3 and my current s4. Just want some OC lol
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Borii said:
Is this bootloader directly tied to the ability to Overclock? That is the only thing I care about. I find the stock rooted rom to be best on my s3 and my current s4. Just want some OC lol
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Yes... No way to OC without a custom kernel or recovery to flash said kernel.
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SysAdmNj said:
Trust me I do, but at the same time samsung needs to be sent a message on this. What a better way than to return their locked device. There are alot of unhappy campers here.
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Yeah... a few thousand units being returned will surely make samsung cry when they're counting how many millions they've sold
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Yeah... a few thousand units being returned will surely make samsung cry when they're counting how many millions they've sold
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They may not notice but at&t sure will
SysAdmNj said:
They may not notice but at&t sure will
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No, AT&T will not notice. They don't make their money from device sales; they make their money from monthly bills. So, all those who returned their S4's for One's and didn't switch to a different carrier won't even get AT&T's attention.
Personally I'm just going to wait for the bootloader to be unlocked before I buy one, if it turns out that the bootloader is not unlockable I'll just buy a GS3.
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No, AT&T will not notice. They don't make their money from device sales; they make their money from monthly bills. So, all those who returned their S4's for One's and didn't switch to a different carrier won't even get AT&T's attention.
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Thanks for the info but you have not changed my mind on the matter. I'll wait as long as I can.

[Q] Root , oh my Root

No Root , No party , No Mods
Someone in working on ?
I've Droid Maxx , if you need something needs to work , let me know
wolfgart said:
No Root , No party , No Mods
Someone in working on ?
I've Droid Maxx , if you need something needs to work , let me know
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Agreed, I would LOVE to know if we will get root on the Ultra and Maxx before I buy one of them!
I really hope someone works on root, I would love to get this phone but I need wireless tethering!
Root will end up coming. I believe the verizon moto x will be the same root method.
Unlocked, thats the million dollar question.
I'd like to know if anyone is working on it as well...
I don't necessarily need to be able to do ROMs, but I'd like to get root to see if I can get the AOSP browser on this damn thing. I need the bookmark syncing with Chrome on my PC, but the Chrome app just blows. AOSP browser works perfectly.
I, too, assume it'll be a similar root process as the Moto X since they're almost completely identical. But the SW on the Moto X is even less modified than on our Droids, so that small difference might be part of a significant difference when it comes down to rooting. So far it looks as if you've got to unlock the bootloader of the Moto X via the moto dev site, then flash a rooted kernel. That won't translate to the Ultra because of the different kernel :/
I'm giving it the two weeks that the return policy is for root to arrive. If it isn't available by then I'll eat the $35 restock fee and get myself a 32GB S4 (and go through all the trouble again of transferring phones...). Tethering is far too important to be potentially stuck without it.
Picolini said:
So far it looks as if you've got to unlock the bootloader of the Moto X via the moto dev site, then flash a rooted kernel. That won't translate to the Ultra because of the different kernel :/
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Motorola doesn't offer a bootloader unlock for this phone, so we can't go that route yet. It will have to be a real exploit with temp root if /system modifications can't survive reboots.
radzer0 said:
Root will end up coming. I believe the verizon moto x will be the same root method.
Unlocked, thats the million dollar question.
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Took like 9 months to unlock the Razr HD, but you have the potential help of the Moto X to speed things along (All carriers). Although I don't foresee many developers jumping on the Moto X bandwagon based on the specs. I dunno, it could go either way. Good luck to you all, I'm ditching my Razr HD for a G2
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Took like 9 months to unlock the Razr HD, but you have the potential help of the Moto X to speed things along (All carriers). Although I don't foresee many developers jumping on the Moto X bandwagon based on the specs. I dunno, it could go either way. Good luck to you all, I'm ditching my Razr HD for a G2
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Right now you have very, very little chance of getting a root. And about a bootloader unlock. I would more than likely guess that was a one time deal. So if you bought this and are waiting for a root/bootloader unlock. You are going to be disappointed.
I'm sure root will find its way. The unlocked boot loader makes me nervous though. I'm curious if something like safestrap will make its way to these phones. I'm still hoping that the combined attention of the four devices and the popularity of the moto x will get these devices an unlocked boot loader.
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These devices just came out. Please give it a little time and people will get cracking on the dev side.
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jimmydafish said:
Right now you have very, very little chance of getting a root. And about a bootloader unlock. I would more than likely guess that was a one time deal. So if you bought this and are waiting for a root/bootloader unlock. You are going to be disappointed.
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A little off topic - think the One has a better chance? I know HTC isn't normally your wheelhouse, but with your connections and all...
Ignore the prompt to update for now, no matter how annoying it might be. Like someone else said, with so many devices sharing common architecture root is just a matter of time. Bootloaders are a different story.
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A little off topic - think the One has a better chance? I know HTC isn't normally your wheelhouse, but with your connections and all...
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it's hard to tell.
I have the s4 which I will dump soon, as I am about 99% sure unlock is not coming.
I am keeping my s3 though.
I also have the HTC One, I DO feel we will get unlock at the least, and hopefully S-OFF.
I usually give all my phones at least 6 months before moving on.
Thinking of going to buy the moto x just for kicks as I never own moto device and the X peeks my interest, I feel I could use it and toss it around and not have to worry about it and it can take it, compared to my HTC one that's like a watch (jewelery.)
Curious to play with the different software, HTC Sense is and always has been favorite, Touchwiz grew on me greatly, and want to check out this moto x. /I usually can't live without root, but I wouldn't be using the phone activated, just to have it.
i'm sure Root will be re shortly .
Hope in @djrbliss for root and bootloader exploit , he has hacked Razr HD bootloader here
Tweet him
I hope it does come but this phone will just be my backup phone for when I'm giving my S4 a breather, I took care of my S4 before that software update thankfully.
darksizzle said:
I'm sure root will find its way. The unlocked boot loader makes me nervous though. I'm curious if something like safestrap will make its way to these phones. I'm still hoping that the combined attention of the four devices and the popularity of the moto x will get these devices an unlocked boot loader.
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Why are you so sure? There are a handful of people who have the ability to do root for this device, and afaik none of them "NONE" of them have expressed an interest to work on this.
@work said:
Ignore the prompt to update for now, no matter how annoying it might be. Like someone else said, with so many devices sharing common architecture root is just a matter of time. Bootloaders are a different story.
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there isnt any known exploits to patch so how would an update patch them?
wolfgart said:
i'm sure Root will be re shortly .
Hope in @djrbliss for root and bootloader exploit , he has hacked Razr HD bootloader here
Tweet him
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he said he was done with Moto after he unlocked the last generation razrs.
mbh87 said:
there isnt any known exploits to patch so how would an update patch them?
he said he was done with Moto after he unlocked the last generation razrs.
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There very well may be, but moto is not going to make that public in most cases. It's easier to patch in silence and not tip anyone off.
andybones said:
it's hard to tell.
I have the s4 which I will dump soon, as I am about 99% sure unlock is not coming.
I am keeping my s3 though.
I also have the HTC One, I DO feel we will get unlock at the least, and hopefully S-OFF.
I usually give all my phones at least 6 months before moving on.
Thinking of going to buy the moto x just for kicks as I never own moto device and the X peeks my interest, I feel I could use it and toss it around and not have to worry about it and it can take it, compared to my HTC one that's like a watch (jewelery.)
Curious to play with the different software, HTC Sense is and always has been favorite, Touchwiz grew on me greatly, and want to check out this moto x. /I usually can't live without root, but I wouldn't be using the phone activated, just to have it.
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Yeah the main thing keeping me holding onto this S4 is the fact it has MDK. Otherwise I generally am liking the One better now - though the S4 camera sure can take some great shots and tends to last a bit longer on the battery. The Maxx is pretty awesome... camera is mediocre, but better once you get used to its idiosyncrasies. It's basically pure Android, so if you love sense, you might be bored with it. But if there's any phone that hiccups less than the One, it's this one. Incredibly smooth and snappy experience. And obviously great battery life... Voice controls are pretty cool, too. Not perfect, but still pretty cool

No S5 Root yet -- Frustration

Heyy ya'll, I am so frustrated!! I have bought the Verizon S5 with hopes to get it unlocked soon, but nothing is there!! This is so frustrating -- I signed up with verizon and pay $150/month for 6 gigz with all else unlimited, but the root is one thing that I was looking for. It is frustrating because I probably should've gotten myself a Sprint/Tmobile that was unrooted before even release and it is cheaper!! Ugh!!! By the time unlock happens, a new S series will come out!
Thanks for listening to me! I feel better
vladtess said:
Heyy ya'll, I am so frustrated!! I have bought the Verizon S5 with hopes to get it unlocked soon, but nothing is there!! This is so frustrating -- I signed up with verizon and pay $150/month for 6 gigz with all else unlimited, but the root is one thing that I was looking for. It is frustrating because I probably should've gotten myself a Sprint/Tmobile that was unrooted before even release and it is cheaper!! Ugh!!! By the time unlock happens, a new S series will come out!
Thanks for listening to me! I feel better
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Sell it on Swappa, and buy yourself an M8.
vladtess said:
Heyy ya'll, I am so frustrated!! I have bought the Verizon S5 with hopes to get it unlocked soon, but nothing is there!! This is so frustrating -- I signed up with verizon and pay $150/month for 6 gigz with all else unlimited, but the root is one thing that I was looking for. It is frustrating because I probably should've gotten myself a Sprint/Tmobile that was unrooted before even release and it is cheaper!! Ugh!!! By the time unlock happens, a new S series will come out!
Thanks for listening to me! I feel better
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You bought a phone without root to begin with. I understand your frustrated but if you wanted a phone with root you should of done homework beforehand. if you wanted the S5 specifically with root, then you probably should switch carriers.
I'm not trying to be rude, its just this post really has no meaning. Your frustrations are just like many, but there is no reason to just start a post on it. Be like a lot of people and be patient. if its going to be rooted one day it will, if you really do not want to wait go an by a phone that is already rooted and not one hoping to eventually be rooted/unlocked because the fact it is just may not happen.
Should of got a developer edition phone...
Let the man vent. We all feel his pain.
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Let the man vent. We all feel his pain.
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Yeah i totally understand you're frustrating OP. I had the AT&T S5 worth no root and i sold it to get the Tmobile version and now im rooted. If that option wasnt available i would have bought another phone. Root is a must for me.
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Don't take the advice of buying an M8...know 3 people that have it and my S5 still unrooted is better than theirs with ANY rom...just wait we will get there. The camera alone and battery life alone us worth it.
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They're said:
Don't take the advice of buying an M8...know 3 people that have it and my S5 still unrooted is better than theirs with ANY rom...just wait we will get there. The camera alone and battery life alone us worth it.
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Yet there are others who have switched and love the M8. Each person is different and should make a decision they feel right with. Many folk are happy with the S5, even without root. For others the lack of root is a deal breaker.
I personally love my M8 as much as I did my S3. I didn't go for the S5 because of Knox and the locked bootloader. That's me though and I would not deign to denigrate anyone simply because their priorities are different than my own.
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hey guys
im asking for a guy here at work.
he just got an S5 a few days ago and was wondering if theres a way to tell if its a Dev edition or if its the normal retail. im not finind anything that says if theres a firmware version or somehting in about phone that will tell you.
blackmeth said:
hey guys
im asking for a guy here at work.
he just got an S5 a few days ago and was wondering if theres a way to tell if its a Dev edition or if its the normal retail. im not finind anything that says if theres a firmware version or somehting in about phone that will tell you.
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Dev editions come only in black right?
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Dev editions come only in black right?
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Men should only own black phones. White looks too girly
There are more than enough "no root" threads to air your frustration in...no need to create more threads
Thanks
FNSM

[Bounty] AT&T LG G3 Bootloader Unlock

Its done
thecubed said:
Hi all.
It's done.
Bump! is released for the D850, other variants shortly to follow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/orig-development/bump-unlock-lg-g3-twrp-t2900569
Bounty pledgers, please see the forum post to see who to donate to.
Thanks!
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Pledge List
(In order of date pledged)
Pledges​
Total Amount Pledged
AT&T - $2253
Verizon - $3205
Tips - $45
CURRENT TOTAL IF UNLOCKED TODAY - $5503​
Last update 09/03/2014 @ 06:33:13 p.m. CST, Tips vary by speed of unlock, I will try to adjust the amount as dates expire​​
Reserved 3
and one more because you never know
Looking good man, should probably change the build number to the AT&T build tho.
Put me down for $10 as well.
[email protected] said:
Looking good man, should probably change the build number to the AT&T build tho.
Put me down for $10 as well.
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Haha yeah I know but my phone is dead and I'm not at my computer. I'll change it when my phone charges up.
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I pledged on the other page, fingers crossed guys!!
I think its just a matter of time really. I don't have the ability to do it, and from what I understand OEMs are making it harder and harder to accomplish, but I still have faith it will get done.
Has there been a device that has proven unable to be unlocked yet? I can't think of any.
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I think its just a matter of time really. I don't have the ability to do it, and from what I understand OEMs are making it harder and harder to accomplish, but I still have faith it will get done.
Has there been a device that has proven unable to be unlocked yet? I can't think of any.
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Note 3, GS5 currently. Though both have safestrap, but thats meh..
[email protected] said:
I think its just a matter of time really. I don't have the ability to do it, and from what I understand OEMs are making it harder and harder to accomplish, but I still have faith it will get done.
Has there been a device that has proven unable to be unlocked yet? I can't think of any.
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Some take a look long time for true unlocking, like the HOX. Due for an upgrade, using my nexus 5 off contract ATM. Was debating looking into the g3 but honestly this thread even having to exist reminded me why I stopped getting phones from att after my HOX. looks like an awesome phone though and I wish you guys luck getting a full unlock quickly!
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BAM1789 said:
Note 3, GS5 currently. Though both have safestrap, but thats meh..
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I'm just hoping we can eventually get CM on the G3.
[email protected] said:
I'm just hoping we can eventually get CM on the G3.
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I loved my G2 with CM. Wish I wouldn't have gotten rid of that phone for the Note 3.
BAM1789 said:
I loved my G2 with CM. Wish I wouldn't have gotten rid of that phone for the Note 3.
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Yeah I kind of feel the same way about my N5. I really has that phone set up the way I wanted it, with awesome performance. I just really hates fighting with the battery life on it tho.
I still enjoy the G3 a lot tho. Its a great phone as well, just not built with the enthusiast in mind I guess.
So... Feelin a little nooby here, but I can't match this build number "VRU1ANCG" with anything I can find. Only able to match the software build number.
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I'll put $10 toward it.
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Alright guys. $50 in total pledges ain't bad for the first few hours. List is officially going. I'll try to keep it updated as well and often as I can. Thanks guys! Keep it up!
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Pledge
I'll put $20 on for a full bootloader unlock, none of this safestrap crap though
Edit: throw me in for a $20 tip if completed by August 5th
I'm down for $20 if it happens to be a bootloader unlock only.
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I'm in for $20 for a bootloader unlock.
I'm down for $10
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[Q]Unrooting/relocking Sunshine?

I'm new to HTC, just got my M8 today actually. I am most likely going to cough up the $25 for sunshine's root & unlock. However, I just have 2 questions.
In the case that I may need to send my phone in for repair…
A)Is it possible to go back to being locked & unrooted, once doing sunshine's method?
And if so,…
B) Will I be forced to pay another $25 to root & unlock again after?
Thanks in advance!!
Yes and yes
Wow, forced to pay twice...that's some BS.
calebcabob said:
Wow, forced to pay twice...that's some BS.
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Ya it's a little rough, I think it should be on a per user basis, or maybe allow the app to work for a full year or so.
Still better than not having s-off, at least you'll know if you have to get a new device they'll definitely update the app to stay current with the firmware.
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calebcabob said:
I'm new to HTC, just got my M8 today actually. I am most likely going to cough up the $25 for sunshine's root & unlock. However, I just have 2 questions.
In the case that I may need to send my phone in for repair…
A)Is it possible to go back to being locked & unrooted, once doing sunshine's method?
And if so,…
B) Will I be forced to pay another $25 to root & unlock again after?
Thanks in advance!!
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Check out the Sunshine website. Should answer everything for you.
http://theroot.ninja/
BadUsername said:
Ya it's a little rough, I think it should be on a per user basis, or maybe allow the app to work for a full year or so.
Still better than not having s-off, at least you'll know if you have to get a new device they'll definitely update the app to stay current with the firmware.
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I'm able to gain temp root with weaksauce...just can't update my su binaries just yet. I haven't really had time to look into this all, but here's a screenshot of the way my phone was shipped. Any thoughts?
So does this mean I may not need sunshine?
Software version I'm running is from April 2014...that's as far as I got. Haha
calebcabob said:
So does this mean I may not need sunshine?
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You may be able to use Firewater then which is free.
Check out http://firewater-soff.com/ and see if it works for you. If so, You are golden. This was made by the same guys that made sunshine.
Oh, right on! Thanks for the info + link man! I'll definitely let u know once I try... Much appreciated!!
I still can't believe how much more responsive ART is to dalvik. I just tried it about 10 min ago. Man, screw Samsung and their clogged up TouchWiz bullish¡t! I'm so glad I listened to you all who said to go with the M8. Hands down, my fav.
Ha, I even had the G3 for about 12 days...wasn't too taken by it. Now THIS, I am
Yes, and No.
As long as it is the same phone, SunShine will work on it without purchasing another license.
wileout said:
Yes and yes
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calebcabob said:
I'm new to HTC, just got my M8 today actually. I am most likely going to cough up the $25 for sunshine's root & unlock. However, I just have 2 questions.
In the case that I may need to send my phone in for repair…
A)Is it possible to go back to being locked & unrooted, once doing sunshine's method?
And if so,…
B) Will I be forced to pay another $25 to root & unlock again after?
Thanks in advance!!
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jcase said:
Yes, and No.
As long as it is the same phone, SunShine will work on it without purchasing another license.
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Great! That's good to know. Thanks man

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