HTC One M8 on Verizon. Android version 5.0.1. I did a lot of research yesterday, and could not find any working solution to root the phone. It's hard to find anything on Google because generally the information will be outdated (from last year or the year before). So can someone fill me in on what exactly I'd need to do? This is my first smartphone and I've never rooted an Android device before.
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HTC One M8 on Verizon. Android version 5.0.1. I did a lot of research yesterday, and could not find any working solution to root the phone. It's hard to find anything on Google because generally the information will be outdated (from last year or the year before). So can someone fill me in on what exactly I'd need to do? This is my first smartphone and I've never rooted an Android device before.
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Assuming you are still S-On and locked then you are stuck without root for now.
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Assuming you are still S-On and locked then you are stuck without root for now.
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This is what I was afraid of. How can I keep track of when there is an update to the situation?
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This is what I was afraid of. How can I keep track of when there is an update to the situation?
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keep checking these forums and/or follow @teamandIRC on twitter
Rooting the already updated HTC One M8
It's going to be difficult. I've been scouring the webs for weeks looking for the answer to that one. The Sunshine S-off didn't work for me. The only way I can find right now to do this requires finding somone that has purchaced the elusive "HTC java card" sometimes called the HTC S-off card. They can s-off your phone in a heartbeat. Wish I had one, I just can't see forking over 375.00 to get one.
So if your S-off there is a root method available ? I haven't found it if there is.
I'm running 5.0.1 Verizon S-off
Thanks in advance
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So if your S-off there is a root method available ? I haven't found it if there is.
I'm running 5.0.1 Verizon S-off
Thanks in advance
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If you're already s-off then just install twrp and flash, reboot recovery and it should ask you if you want to install root
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If you're already s-off then just install twrp and flash, reboot recovery and it should ask you if you want to install root
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It seems you have to be rooted to install TWRP........at least what found
You only have to be rooted to install it with their app. If you are s-off you can download it from their site and flash it with fastboot.
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You only have to be rooted to install it with their app. If you are s-off you can download it from their site and flash it with fastboot.
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I followed this method and I have re-gained root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ow-to-root-ota-pc-s-off-t3048604#post59750567
Now I'm going to try and flash the Dragon ROM with Sense 7
Thanks again for the help
same boat ; old filmware?
just received this HTC One M8 thru verizon, lollipop 5.0.1 after day 2 OTA update. I've been rooting every device i've owned since 08. Busy with daily tasks I haven't had a chance to sit and try unlocking bootloader until this weekend. I hit a wall when HTCdev returned an error after entering the identifier token \(^~^)/ . I did some reading, couldn't find anything.
I'm coming from a xt912 I've pretty much squeezed all I can get out of it since I got that brand new. I put CM12 on that just recently this HTC makes that the moto seem primitive. After bricking that (moto)spyder a few times flashing bad zips or doing things out of sequence I've put it thru the ringer and used RSDlite to just start from scratch. I have also found these device can put up with a lot and still bounce back. Geeze, I have three years of continuous text and data backed up on SD, lol . Something I haven't tried and wonder, does anyone know, is there any old VZW filmware for this M8 maybe 4.4.2 and try un locking from that point or Does the token id stay the same no matter what filmware?
Htcdev won't work on our phone because it's blocked by Verizon. Also, it's not possible to downgrade firmware or the OS without having s-off. At this time there's no way to get s-off on lollipop so you're pretty much stuck where you're at until an exploit is found by someone. Sunshine works for anything up to 4.4.4 but it won't work on a Verizon phone that's running 5.0.1. About all you can do right now is wait to see if Jcase and Beaups come up with a way to make it work on a Verizon phone too. I know that's not what you want to hear but that's how it is at the moment.
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I've been rooting every device i've owned since 08. weekend. I hit a wall
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Okay, glad I didn't spend too much time trying to figure this out, never rooted a device before
Gotcha . ...Stupid vzw ? I glanced at a procedure to unlock SIM. Have no idea if that would help anything. Havent tried it. Ill have to keep a watch out for something. Really compaired to that spider this thing is like a ferrari. Not too much bloatware. Lollipop rocks and knowing Im up to date for the most part calms me a little. I still dont like the idea of not having complete control of my device. I've already received a few notification marketing related from verizon that i could not close unless i looked at it. I did notice control over saving things to my ext sd i do like. I am a student just getting into the ist world.wish there was something i could help with. 5 classes is killing me at the moment though. I did also try to install an imsi catcher apk updates version and it seemed like it ran fine. I could of swore that app needed root access. I could be wrong with the newest version though.
Joint Java Card?
Same boat (Verizon, htc one m8) . . . For some reason I was thinking Lollipop was the update which was still able to be handled by Weaksauce 2. So I accepted the OTA, without thinking. -hadn't gotten around to s-off, etc., before this time around.
So, in some 2013 posts, I saw that some people had tried to pool resources and share a Java Card, etc. But sending phones to a "card keeper", is expensive, and unsafe (besides having to live without your phone for a few days.). jcase, on their company's IRC support channel, indicates that the card is more than just a simple microSD card, which one might be able to dd a filesystem image from (i.e. copy it for distribution). That's entirely possible, since all SD cards have micro-controllers for dealing with failed sectors, etc (check out "Bunnie's Blog"). Basically, the controller could make it tough/impossible to access part of the card, and can take care of decrimenting credits, encryption, signing, etc. Even if it were a basic SD card, the use of signed binaries, and external license/resource server, etc. could still make it tough . . . -although the card I found states it needs no internet connection. It would be much cheaper to send the card, rather than phones. But how to coordinate and pool the cost seems like it could be a pain?
So here's what I'm thinking about:
Someone (me?) could purchase a legit, new htc Java Card. After I use my 2 or 3 credits to s-off/unlock my phone, I could put the card on, say, ebay for maybe $5 less than what I bought it for. Then, another person could use some credits, then sell it again, for a little cheaper, etc. If we want to keep it "in-house", we could just send to each other and pay with PayPal or Google Wallet. But, with e-bay, one could just copy/build on the ad the first person started. Take a picture of your phone's screen, when the remaining credits are shown, and put it on the ad. With 2000 credits, my conservative estimate is that it could cost less than 72 cents, for each unlock. The $5 incremental discount might be close enough to cover re-shipping costs.
The Sunshine guys have, for free, helped many of us over the years. So I was planning to purchase their solution, if it worked for this situation. But their download page states that "Verizon 5.0.x users will have to wait until we update.". They indicate they could get us supported soon, but they also indicate that Lollipop is much more secure, with SELinux updated and better enforced., etc. So I am a little concerned about when that will actually happen. I see they've been posting updates for Motorola, and making sure people are able to pay them via PayPal, etc. But nothing yet for Verizon 5.0.x.
Does anyone know/recall how long after the last android update, someone came up with a root exploit? I'm just trying to get a rough guesstimate about the minimum time people will have to wait this time. -then add time because Lollipop is apparently significantly more secure. I guess I don't completely mind that my phone might be secure enough to not make it tougher for someone to get into the deepest parts of it, without specialized hardware (Java Card), if I were to lose it.
But, really, what Verizon and htc and others have done to these devices . . . They are, essentially, specialized computers. It would be like if Dell or another computer manufacturer sold you a computer, without allowing you access to your administrator account (and no clear/easy way to boot from another drive, to recover/fix things, etc.). That's crap.
I dunno. What do people think? I suppose I could just try it, and see.
Are new devices updated already? If I were to get a phone from verizon today will it already have the Lollipop update or would I get a still root-able device that I can deny the update?
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But, really, what Verizon and htc and others have done to these devices . . . They are, essentially, specialized computers. It would be like if Dell or another computer manufacturer sold you a computer, without allowing you access to your administrator account (and no clear/easy way to boot from another drive, to recover/fix things, etc.). That's crap.
I dunno. What do people think? I suppose I could just try it, and see.
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I like the idea of that Java card:good: and I completely agree with you on how wrong it is restricting administrative rights, especially considering these things are comparable to a new computer.
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Are new devices updated already? If I were to get a phone from verizon today will it already have the Lollipop update or would I get a still root-able device that I can deny the update?
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No guarantees either way.
What is the status on SunShine for our device?
I got the Java Card.
@vazersecurity: still "Verizon 5.0.x users will have to wait until we update.", as of today.
I got the card, as previously proposed, and was able to get S-Off on my USA-Verizon HTC One M8 with the Lollipop OTA.
I needed to download and place two files in the root of the card (now done).
I then (CID changed) was able to use htcdev.com to unlock my bootloader, and ultimately gain root. I'm now happily running a current Cyanogenmod ROM. To regain some functionality from my camera, etc., I installed the htc camera, HTC Gallery, and Zoe apps from the Play store.
So I've already created a listing for the card on eBay. I assume the forum rules won't allow me to post the link. But I, honestly, always intended to use that as a way to make it more convenient to share with a community of people who wish to join in. -not to try and make any money off the card. Again, rather than have people ship phones to one person (with the shipping cost, and being without their phone), if figured it would be cheaper, and less disruptive, to ship the actual card. So, you'd purchase the card from the previous user, then re-list it for a bit less than what you paid for it. With the starting cost and credits, S-Off is about 30 cents, each. As the card credits get used up, it gets cheaper. Maybe each person would end up paying a few dollars for S-Off, when you factor in the shipping.
Maybe a moderator could chime in about whether it might be OK to post a link to this "community-intended" listing. -or suggest a better contribution/distribution method.
Also, since many users in our situations have been out of luck regarding S-Off, for a few months now, might a moderator or someone suggest/implement a way to post/place this information more prominently, in the forums?
Thanks.
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Hi there friends!
I'm live in Germany and the MT4GS is my favorite Android phone to date (have a HTC Dream right now ) and found a very good ebay deal, however I will purchase a locked device. (The MT4GS is not available for purchase in Germany)
So what exactly is the worst thing to happen when I receive it in Germany? Will it just say "enter code, because your not in the statez!" and do nothing? Or will everything work, it just won't accept my SIM-Card or not connect to the network?
I'm going to then get root and s-off if I need and try the kindly posted methods by you great guys for unlocking a rooted device. Feedback if someone successfully did it would be great, but of course I can have a look at the threads too.
Is there any other thing I might run into? Did I overlook something? It'll probably be difficult to return it if things don't work out.
Thanks so much for feedback and help!
Unrelashade
if you actually put a sim card in and start it up, it'll ask for an unlock code and you won't be able to do anything else (except make an emergency call of course). if you boot it with no sim card it'll work fine with no cell connection.
you can root it and do the trick to get the unlock code, all without inserting a SIM, then shut it down, insert a SIM card, and enter the unlock code to unlock it. I did that, it worked fine. Had to mess about a little bit with shuttling apk's onto an SD card to get the necessary tools to do the rooting installed, but it wasn't too tricky. Took me an hour or so. I wouldn't expect you'll have too much trouble.
What Adam said.
Just get S-OFF and use one of the SIM unlocking methods provided on the forum.
Expect to pay high taxes though...
Thank you guys! So happy you are here for us )
Yeah I know, taxes. But it's still freakin' cheap for a new dualcore phone. With qwerty. yay. Thanks for the warning!
Which method did you use to unlock?
Will come back here if any problems will occur.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16932841&postcount=1
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The one that's linked from the sticky. I advise installing the 'bad' CWM though, contrary to what the guide says, because the manual flash method is a bit of a pain, and now ROM Manager supports our phone, it's trivial to update to a fixed CWM via rom manager after rooting.
Ok, thank you again!
I just noticed, some websites say the MT4GS comes with Android 2.3 preinstalled. If they already put the new firmware on it before shipping then I'll have no chance of rooting and s-off'ing as of now, right? It's probably a mistake because it's upgradable... but still wanted to ask you guys.
shadow, do you know what taxes exactly? Will I have to pay "Mehrwertsteuer"/ sales tax/ added value tax as well as "Zoll"/ tarif tax? And how much % for the latter?
Reply would be most helpful
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Ok, thank you again!
I just noticed, some websites say the MT4GS comes with Android 2.3 preinstalled. If they already put the new firmware on it before shipping then I'll have no chance of rooting and s-off'ing as of now, right? It's probably a mistake because it's upgradable... but still wanted to ask you guys.
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correct, atleast until a new exploit is found or htc fixes its bootloader unlocking procedure
Yeah, if you get one with new firmware you're SOL. Maybe buy an actual second hnad one and check with the seller they didn't do the OTA update.
Okay, so I know this phone doesn't exactly win the spec war, but it's awesome and would make a fantastic rooted phone. Unfortunately there isn't a forum here on XDA for the device (either because it's too new or there isn't a demand for it)
Do you guys think a forum will be made for this device? It'd be nice to at least have a place to say what root methods DON'T work (I've tried a few)
Thanks for the help, XDA rules!
I second this. I am planning on buying a new phone and after researching numerous phones out there based on my tastes and constraints, I think this phone works very well (another is Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 2). One flaw that I heard is the amount of storage in this phone is around 4gb. Without a way to put apps on an external SD card (which I believe would require a custom ROM), the storage would probably fill up pretty quickly. So it'll be great if XDA opened a forum for this phone.
As a side note if anyone can point to other devices that fit my needs I would be grateful:
- Less than 4.2" screen (preferably 4").
- Android only
I don't have any financial constraints or any favorite companies.
Thanks!
What root method did you find worked? Did you try framaroot? Also have you found any Roms?
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What root method did you find worked? Did you try framaroot? Also have you found any Roms?
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I used Motochopper, worked like a charm. make sure you have the LG Optimus f3 drivers on your computer.(found on LG website)
habitforming said:
I used Motochopper, worked like a charm. make sure you have the LG Optimus f3 drivers on your computer.(found on LG website)
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Ratified. Motochopper worked flawlessly for me as well.
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Ratified. Motochopper worked flawlessly for me as well.[/QUOT
Anyone find a tethering ap that works?
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richardpwnsner said:
Ratified. Motochopper worked flawlessly for me as well.[/QUOT
Anyone find a tethering ap that works?
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Do tethering apps need to be phone specific? I don't have data, but I'll let you know if I come across one.
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Bad news
I have created the recovery tree, and have created a recovery.img for this phone. ok now heres the bad news OUR lg optimus f3 has a stock 3.4 kernel with a locked bootloader. Even worse news is that 3.4 "locking" features a sha5 hash system for its image/partitions (recovery, boot, and bootloader). Even worse news there is no known (or atleast what i know or have heard) way to get around this. The phone will be forever locked until lg updates or allows said lock to be removed. I have flashed the recovery and have had no damage to my device but it just sticks at "unsecure recovery" and does a hard reset (factory restore) every time i try to play with it which is a huge flaw if you ask me.
I have hexedited the bootloader and found that there is indeed "juicy" strings within that may tell to a future unlock these strings being
-Device UnLock!, so Boot Success!!
-oem unlock
-ERROR: Could not do normal boot. Reverting to fastboot mode
Also these strings could just be defualt with all lg bootloaders meaning....there is no hope.
My phone is without a soul and I will never be buy lg again.
If anyone is able to get into fastboot
1. PM ME
2. run : fastboot oem unlock
Again root for this phone works great as long as you dont touch recovery, bootloader, or boot partitions
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I have created the recovery tree, and have created a recovery.img for this phone. ok now heres the bad news OUR lg optimus f3 has a stock 3.4 kernel with a locked bootloader. Even worse news is that 3.4 "locking" features a sha5 hash system for its image/partitions (recovery, boot, and bootloader). Even worse news there is no known (or atleast what i know or have heard) way to get around this. The phone will be forever locked until lg updates or allows said lock to be removed. I have flashed the recovery and have had no damage to my device but it just sticks at "unsecure recovery" and does a hard reset (factory restore) every time i try to play with it which is a huge flaw if you ask me.
I have hexedited the bootloader and found that there is indeed "juicy" strings within that may tell to a future unlock these strings being
-Device UnLock!, so Boot Success!!
-oem unlock
-ERROR: Could not do normal boot. Reverting to fastboot mode
Also these strings could just be defualt with all lg bootloaders meaning....there is no hope.
My phone is without a soul and I will never be buy lg again.
If anyone is able to get into fastboot
1. PM ME
2. run : fastboot oem unlock
Again root for this phone works great as long as you dont touch recovery, bootloader, or boot partitions
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Ugh. Thanks for the work. This is bad news indeed. I'll keep poking around and let you know if I find anything.
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Ugh. Thanks for the work. This is bad news indeed. I'll keep poking around and let you know if I find anything.
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Out of curiosity, any chance Loki would work? I'd be willing to give it a go if there's a decent chance—still within the 14 day exchange window .
Will motochopper work on any carrier version of this phone? Thanks!
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Will motochopper work on any carrier version of this phone? Thanks!
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I've seen confirmations on three carriers (can't remember which ones off the top of my head, sorry [edit-well, T-Mobile and Virgin Mobile come to mind now]), so I'd assume the answer is yes. Regardless, I have yet to see anyone complain about adverse affects, so no reason not to try (though, grain of salt—I'm brand new to android).
For anyone that has this, how are the antennas on this phone?
I just ordered one from tmo and am hoping to get better reception at my house than from my Samsung or HTC.
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For anyone that has this, how are the antennas on this phone?
I just ordered one from tmo and am hoping to get better reception at my house than from my Samsung or HTC.
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They seem better and with WIFI calling built in the phone hasn't skipped a beat.
Check my way!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420178&highlight=rooting+lg+optimus+f3
I failed rooting my phone with Windows system, maybe cause I'm not familiar with the process or I was just to lazy, but it does work if you use motochopper. Try looking it up youtube. You could try my method, it should work on Jellybean 4.1.2!
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Out of curiosity, any chance Loki would work? I'd be willing to give it a go if there's a decent chance—still within the 14 day exchange window .
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BAHAHA me to man i think im down to 10 days. Im trying to get some attention but i need someone who knows little endian, and their way around bootloaders. Id be willing to donate to someone who can help me out, also to support the other 3 variants (if the aboot differs).
I have a recovery created also and a device tree (needs gpio support for kernel).
And to awnser your question, yes loki will work IF i can get the needed values so that when recovery/boot is read into memory that it overwrites the security check feature in aboot. If the wrong values are give you may end up with a brick (very slim chance)
My return window just closed . If it helps, you can pull the open source from LG's website and merge it with the android source. I also discovered an even easier solution: set up the LG Sync application, and select the "upgrade recovery option". Then, when it begins downloading, remove your phone, set Windows (or your relevant OS) to show hidden files and folders, and go the the Program Data folder. There should be something like "PHONEAX" under the LG Electronics folder that will contain the full stock kdz file when the download is complete.
It's really kind of surprising that there's absolutely no dev love out there for the F3. I suppose it's because the phone is entry level, but it's really not that bad but for the storage. I got it as a gift, so no complaints here—of course, if anyone wants to donate a Note or Galaxy gratis, I suppose I'd be willing to switch .
I had a Galaxy S4 from Verizon. I switched to T-Mobile Because believe it or not the network is stronger where I work. Also, there pricing on plans cannot be beat. But, I digress. The Galaxy S4 being a Verizon device never really functioned the way it was supposed to on T-Mobiles network. It was unlocked however was still useless for 4G LTE and while I could do better than edge in some places, those places were few and far between. I started to assess what it is I actually used my phone for these days. I'm not into modding with custom ROMS and kernels anymore and I'm not much of a multi-tasker either so I decided that I did not need the super power device anymore. The specs on this phone are perfect for what I need my phone to do. Its been a long time since I have gone beyond rooting to remove bloat and tether. I agree that the storage on this sucks. I don't understand why there are any devices anymore that come with less than 32gb internal. storage is the cheapest thing that can be added to a device and its not as though it uses much physical space. other than the storage I will say that I am impressed with the quality of this device and I don't know that I would even put this as low as "entry level device." I would say its more of a mid-grade device. I am also happy with the reception on this device and its nice to have a compact phone again that actually fits comfortably in my hand and on my belt.
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I had a Galaxy S4 from Verizon. I switched to T-Mobile Because believe it or not the network is stronger where I work. Also, there pricing on plans cannot be beat. But, I digress. The Galaxy S4 being a Verizon device never really functioned the way it was supposed to on T-Mobiles network. It was unlocked however was still useless for 4G LTE and while I could do better than edge in some places, those places were few and far between. I started to assess what it is I actually used my phone for these days. I'm not into modding with custom ROMS and kernels anymore and I'm not much of a multi-tasker either so I decided that I did not need the super power device anymore. The specs on this phone are perfect for what I need my phone to do. Its been a long time since I have gone beyond rooting to remove bloat and tether. I agree that the storage on this sucks. I don't understand why there are any devices anymore that come with less than 32gb internal. storage is the cheapest thing that can be added to a device and its not as though it uses much physical space. other than the storage I will say that I am impressed with the quality of this device and I don't know that I would even put this as low as "entry level device." I would say its more of a mid-grade device. I am also happy with the reception on this device and its nice to have a compact phone again that actually fits comfortably in my hand and on my belt.
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No argument here. I like it well enough, but I'm (1) a closet geek; and (2) a heavy multitasker, so given the option I'd prefer something with more screen space (I just graduated from law school, so I do a lot of reading on the go). As a phone, however, you really couldn't ask for more—the size otherwise pretty much perfect, it's relatively snappy with most applications, and once debloated the stock launcher is pretty good.
That being said, the second I see a safe way to deal with the bootloader pop up, I'm diving in, no question .
Decided to share my home screens.
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Quick question/opinions for folks: I am getting my phone back from HTC tomorrow. The USB charging port was worn down and I had a minor crack in the screen. They originally wanted $200 for the fix because "they had to remove the screen to get to the USB port" so "installing a new screen had to be done" bla bla bla. I found a warranty discrepancy and ended up getting it all fixed for free (including a brand new screen!). So, I was running ABC and XYZ ROM's (obviously no point in saying what ones) before I sent it back. I did a full wipe via TWRP as well. How have people gotten their phones back via warranty from HTC? Like, your original phone sent back to get fixed and sent back to you? Not an overnight shipment of a refurb...but your own phone back?
What I am basically asking is: how does the phone come back internally (software wise). Will there be an unlocked, s-off bootloader like I had it? Will it still be S-Off? I have tried to ask this question in the main sections to no avail. When my phone comes back stock...the guy from HTC, it sounded like it would come back as Android 4.4.4 KitKat? If it's not rooted, s-off, unlocked and all that good stuff...am I better off waiting to get cracking away on the software side of things until the official Verizon OTA comes through? I am assuming it's Sense 7 and hopefully Lollipop 5.1. People have said rooting 4.4.4 is much easier than trying it on Lollipop. I would like to know what I'm in for once I get my toy back? This Samsung Droid Charge has actually been really fun to use for the past 10 days haha. Please PM me your answers/thoughts/opinions/experiences. No need to post here anymore. Like I said...I am sorry for posting here, but I had no other choice.
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Quick question/opinions for folks: I am getting my phone back from HTC tomorrow. The USB charging port was worn down and I had a minor crack in the screen. They originally wanted $200 for the fix because "they had to remove the screen to get to the USB port" so "installing a new screen had to be done" bla bla bla. I found a warranty discrepancy and ended up getting it all fixed for free (including a brand new screen!). So, I was running ABC and XYZ ROM's (obviously no point in saying what ones) before I sent it back. I did a full wipe via TWRP as well. How have people gotten their phones back via warranty from HTC? Like, your original phone sent back to get fixed and sent back to you? Not an overnight shipment of a refurb...but your own phone back?
What I am basically asking is: how does the phone come back internally (software wise). Will there be an unlocked, s-off bootloader like I had it? Will it still be S-Off? I have tried to ask this question in the main sections to no avail. When my phone comes back stock...the guy from HTC, it sounded like it would come back as Android 4.4.4 KitKat? If it's not rooted, s-off, unlocked and all that good stuff...am I better off waiting to get cracking away on the software side of things until the official Verizon OTA comes through? I am assuming it's Sense 7 and hopefully Lollipop 5.1. People have said rooting 4.4.4 is much easier than trying it on Lollipop. I would like to know what I'm in for once I get my toy back? This Samsung Droid Charge has actually been really fun to use for the past 10 days haha. Please PM me your answers/thoughts/opinions/experiences. No need to post here anymore. Like I said...I am sorry for posting here, but I had no other choice.
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If it's your phone they send back they may swap the board to cover the port.
The old HTC repair facility in Houston would flash and revert your board to whatever was the latest os. They would also revert any s or unlock status. The new repair facility in Tennessee has been missing stuff left and right...so post your results. I'm curious what you get back.
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rhodyvik said:
Quick question/opinions for folks: I am getting my phone back from HTC tomorrow. The USB charging port was worn down and I had a minor crack in the screen. They originally wanted $200 for the fix because "they had to remove the screen to get to the USB port" so "installing a new screen had to be done" bla bla bla. I found a warranty discrepancy and ended up getting it all fixed for free (including a brand new screen!). So, I was running ABC and XYZ ROM's (obviously no point in saying what ones) before I sent it back. I did a full wipe via TWRP as well. How have people gotten their phones back via warranty from HTC? Like, your original phone sent back to get fixed and sent back to you? Not an overnight shipment of a refurb...but your own phone back?
What I am basically asking is: how does the phone come back internally (software wise). Will there be an unlocked, s-off bootloader like I had it? Will it still be S-Off? I have tried to ask this question in the main sections to no avail. When my phone comes back stock...the guy from HTC, it sounded like it would come back as Android 4.4.4 KitKat? If it's not rooted, s-off, unlocked and all that good stuff...am I better off waiting to get cracking away on the software side of things until the official Verizon OTA comes through? I am assuming it's Sense 7 and hopefully Lollipop 5.1. People have said rooting 4.4.4 is much easier than trying it on Lollipop. I would like to know what I'm in for once I get my toy back? This Samsung Droid Charge has actually been really fun to use for the past 10 days haha. Please PM me your answers/thoughts/opinions/experiences. No need to post here anymore. Like I said...I am sorry for posting here, but I had no other choice.
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Hey dude, I finally was able to get back to your PM, hit me back up in PM if you have any more questions. The man regarding the S-OFF if you do get the phone back with the new 5.0.1 software is actually the man above me in this post. Great amazing guy!
As for the phone, I assume that it will come back on the latest OTA which is 5.0.1 and unfortunately SunShine (the S-OFF tool) only supports up to 4.4.4. So you will need to ship it to someone with a JavaCard my personal suggestion - the man above.
I have yet to have to send any of my devices to HTC for any fixes so unfortunately I do not know for sure, but I don't think it will be coming back with 4.4.4 but rather the latest OTA 5.0.1.
dottat said:
If it's your phone they send back they may swap the board to cover the port.
The old HTC repair facility in Houston would flash and revert your board to whatever was the latest os. They would also revert any s or unlock status. The new repair facility in Tennessee has been missing stuff left and right...so post your results. I'm curious what you get back.
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Thanks for the reply @dottat! You seem to always find my questions/responses/suggestions and offer up some good tips :good:
I chatted with HTC online and the guy said I would be getting the phone back with 5.0.2. I didn't want to push the issue with rooting, unlocking, etc by asking him. TBH I think I did ask him about it being harder to root and he said, which I thought was funny, "I'm sorry it's more difficult...but I have no idea what you're talking about" hahahaha. I will DEFINITELY post here tomorrow after I charge up my phone and see what happens. I'm just going to boot normally and that's it. I won't even do a HTC Restore. I want to see how it is. Maybe I'll be lucky and get Sense 7? I doubt it though.
Be ready for a notification tomorrow. I'll need your help tomorrow so I can start flashing some bomb ass @andybones ROM's as well as the ones you work on!
andybones said:
Hey dude, I finally was able to get back to your PM, hit me back up in PM if you have any more questions. The man regarding the S-OFF if you do get the phone back with the new 5.0.1 software is actually the man above me in this post. Great amazing guy!
As for the phone, I assume that it will come back on the latest OTA which is 5.0.1 and unfortunately SunShine (the S-OFF tool) only supports up to 4.4.4. So you will need to ship it to someone with a JavaCard my personal suggestion - the man above.
I have yet to have to send any of my devices to HTC for any fixes so unfortunately I do not know for sure, but I don't think it will be coming back with 4.4.4 but rather the latest OTA 5.0.1.
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You would be correct...I'm 99.9% sure but the HTC Chat guy said it would be 5.0.2. I, like I mentioned above, am also hoping for Sense 7 but I doubt it. Even VZW hasn't put out that OTA.
My question to both @dottat and @andybones : should I just wait to root and do all that stuff after our expected next OTA from Verizon which should be, AT LEAST, Sense 7.0? Any chance they'd come out with Android 5.1 along with it? I ask because I'd rather be on stock everything if I can get it. I don't even know if I can flash TWRP to flash any of the ROM's you guys work on. Am I correct in that? Thanks for all the help past, present and future fellas. IT really is awesome that you care this much. I feel like we're the 1% of the entire XDA forums that post to help people and resolve issues...and not just download, flash, complain and leave.
-Vik
You do realize the current ota is not able to be s-off'd right? So taking another one if it landed would only likely compound things. I would get it s-off using any means possible asap (Java card/sunshine/etc).
Also, to comment on your charging port replacement. (And you may not like my opinion here).
You should be gracious in the fact they did this for free. Taking apart this phone is a pain in the ass when the screen isn't broken because it takes some prying to pop it out of the shell. Anyone that says you don't have to remove screen to replace the charging port hasn't removed the guts on one with a broken screen. You end up breaking it a whole lot worse than it was. Trust me on that. HTC reasonably would NOT work on a phone where they are likely to make things worse. Afterall, they didn't break the screen.
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rhodyvik said:
You would be correct...I'm 99.9% sure but the HTC Chat guy said it would be 5.0.2. I, like I mentioned above, am also hoping for Sense 7 but I doubt it. Even VZW hasn't put out that OTA.
My question to both @dottat and @andybones : should I just wait to root and do all that stuff after our expected next OTA from Verizon which should be, AT LEAST, Sense 7.0? Any chance they'd come out with Android 5.1 along with it? I ask because I'd rather be on stock everything if I can get it. I don't even know if I can flash TWRP to flash any of the ROM's you guys work on. Am I correct in that? Thanks for all the help past, present and future fellas. IT really is awesome that you care this much. I feel like we're the 1% of the entire XDA forums that post to help people and resolve issues...and not just download, flash, complain and leave.
-Vik
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I agree with the above post, S-OFF as soon as possible, there is no benefit to waiting. If you're lucky enough too use SunShine go that route - but if on an Android version they don't support I 100% suggest going java card. I used java card for S-OFF onmy my M7 and more recently on my M9.
As for the screen @dottat he had a crack and was willing to pay for it if HTC ended up breaking it in the charging port fixing, however due to a discrepancy that Vic found he was able to pay for the charging port fix while getting g a new screen for free as per HTC's fault in their wording. (Vic please correct me if I'm mistaken here.)
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I agree with the above post, S-OFF as soon as possible, there is no benefit to waiting. If you're lucky enough too use SunShine go that route - but if on an Android version they don't support I 100% suggest going java card. I used java card for S-OFF onmy my M7 and more recently on my M9.
As for the screen @dottat he had a crack and was willing to pay for it if HTC ended up breaking it in the charging port fixing, however due to a discrepancy that Vic found he was able to pay for the charging port fix while getting g a new screen for free as per HTC's fault in their wording. (Vic please correct me if I'm mistaken here.)
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Part of my response here was in regards to what had been posted in other non-relevant threads. The question was asked as to whether it was required to remove the screen to replace the USB port. On the M8, the screen assembly comes out attached to the mainboard and battery etc. In order to remove it from the aluminum back you must pry it gently in order to remove it. If the screen had an existing defect prior to this process, it's sure to shatter in the removal process as during the normal process the glass must flex (something a broken/cracked screen would likely fail to do). While the screen doesn't technically get removed from the mainboard and battery...the worst part of the process is actually the spudging required to free the entire assembly from the back.
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Part of my response here was in regards to what had been posted in other non-relevant threads. The question was asked as to whether it was required to remove the screen to replace the USB port. On the M8, the screen assembly comes out attached to the mainboard and battery etc. In order to remove it from the aluminum back you must pry it gently in order to remove it. If the screen had an existing defect prior to this process, it's sure to shatter in the removal process as during the normal process the glass must flex (something a broken/cracked screen would likely fail to do). While the screen doesn't technically get removed from the mainboard and battery...the worst part of the process is actually the spudging required to free the entire assembly from the back.
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ahh yea, I missed all of this. This thread, and PMs with Vic is the only things I saw.
andybones said:
ahh yea, I missed all of this. This thread, and PMs with Vic is the only things I saw.
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@dottat
@andybones
Okay guys. I have my phone up and running and updating apps. Currently it's running 4.4.4. I have the ability to NOT install the updates (it says there are two updates).
So:
4.4.4
Sense: 6.0
Should I just let it update to Lollipop?
EDIT: TO clarify: The charging port was under warranty. Somehow they were trying to fleece me for $200. I had a total cost of zero dollars to do all of this. Just a 2 week span without the phone!
rhodyvik said:
@dottat
@andybones
Okay guys. I have my phone up and running and updating apps. Currently it's running 4.4.4. I have the ability to NOT install the updates (it says there are two updates).
So:
4.4.4
Sense: 6.0
Should I just let it update to Lollipop?
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Not if you want to root it.
Verify everything works as expected. GPS. Wi-Fi. Screen pixels all OK.
Then sunshine that puppy before taking any update.
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andybones said:
Hey dude, I finally was able to get back to your PM, hit me back up in PM if you have any more questions. The man regarding the S-OFF if you do get the phone back with the new 5.0.1 software is actually the man above me in this post. Great amazing guy!
As for the phone, I assume that it will come back on the latest OTA which is 5.0.1 and unfortunately SunShine (the S-OFF tool) only supports up to 4.4.4. So you will need to ship it to someone with a JavaCard my personal suggestion - the man above.
I have yet to have to send any of my devices to HTC for any fixes so unfortunately I do not know for sure, but I don't think it will be coming back with 4.4.4 but rather the latest OTA 5.0.1.
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rhodyvik said:
@dottat
@andybones
Okay guys. I have my phone up and running and updating apps. Currently it's running 4.4.4. I have the ability to NOT install the updates (it says there are two updates).
So:
4.4.4
Sense: 6.0
Should I just let it update to Lollipop?
EDIT: TO clarify: The charging port was under warranty. Somehow they were trying to fleece me for $200. I had a total cost of zero dollars to do all of this. Just a 2 week span without the phone!
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Glad you have your phone back man. (You are very lucky it came back with 4.4.4!)
Doug answered the question already.. but I also did before as well (see my earlier post - I have included in this post, I highlighted it in red ..)
SunShine supports Android 4.4.4 it does NOT support lollipop.
Thus, if you want root/S-OFF you can either stay on 4.4.4 use SunShine and get S-OFF without the device leaving your hands.
Or, upgrade to lollipop and have to send your device out to someone with a JavaCard. (Not the ideal method when you can have S-OFF within minutes)
I would stay on 4.4.4 use SunShine to S-OFF (a well worth $25 fee)
Then, you simply go to the development section (or maybe it's in general) and flash the latest RUU for the HTC One M8 Verizon.
Version 4.17.605.6
Here I will even link them for you.
SunShine
S-OFF Thread
RUU - main thread
you want this one
and here is the custom recovery you want
You are now all set and ready to roll
andybones said:
Glad you have your phone back man. (You are very lucky it came back with 4.4.4!)
Doug answered the question already.. but I also did before as well (see my earlier post - I have included in this post, I highlighted it in red ..)
SunShine supports Android 4.4.4 it does NOT support lollipop.
Thus, if you want root/S-OFF you can either stay on 4.4.4 use SunShine and get S-OFF without the device leaving your hands.
Or, upgrade to lollipop and have to send your device out to someone with a JavaCard. (Not the ideal method when you can have S-OFF within minutes)
I would stay on 4.4.4 use SunShine to S-OFF (a well worth $25 fee)
Then, you simply go to the development section (or maybe it's in general) and flash the latest RUU for the HTC One M8 Verizon.
Version 4.17.605.6
Here I will even link them for you.
SunShine
S-OFF Thread
RUU - main thread
you want this one
and here is the custom recovery you want
You are now all set and ready to roll
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Awesome folks. Just awesome. Sunshine it is! I was able to gain S-Off and Unlock my Bootloader and Root all for free when I did it back in July. Is there a change in that method? I remember using WeakSauce and that's about it. I remember not paying for it that's all. And now I do. I can go to HTCDev and that won't work either now. I'm kinda pissed haha. So Sunshine is my only option then, correct? Thanks again for the assistance.
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Awesome folks. Just awesome. Sunshine it is! I was able to gain S-Off and Unlock my Bootloader and Root all for free when I did it back in July. Is there a change in that method? I remember using WeakSauce and that's about it. I remember not paying for it that's all. And now I do. I can go to HTCDev and that won't work either now. I'm kinda pissed haha. So Sunshine is my only option then, correct? Thanks again for the assistance.
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If you read the SunShine thread, firewater is what you used for free, and is now SunShine, WeakSauce is just for root, not S-OFF/unlock of bootloader. Root will not allow flashing of custom recovery and ROMs.
The people behind SunShine don't do this for free, so they now charge $25, more than worth it.
(that or figure out a way to do S-OFF and you provide it for free)
(I believe they started charging per S-OFF because their used to be "bounty" threads on XDA for the S-OFF methods, and they'd get maybe 10% of the people who promised to pay. Not fair and not worth their time and efforts.)
Let's just be thankful we have people like the SunShine crew doing this for us, and only charge $25, they could literally charge whatever they want, people like us want S-OFF, and I'd easily pay $50.
Without these guys providing S-OFF, I personally wouldn't be on an HTC device.
I personally don't see why you are pissed? We are quite lucky, IMO.
Or stay stock.
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If you read the SunShine thread, firewater is what you used for free, and is now SunShine, WeakSauce is just for root, not S-OFF/unlock of bootloader. Root will not allow flashing of custom recovery and ROMs.
The people behind SunShine don't do this for free, so they now charge $25, more than worth it.
(that or figure out a way to do S-OFF and you provide it for free)
(I believe they started charging per S-OFF because their used to be "bounty" threads on XDA for the S-OFF methods, and they'd get maybe 10% of the people who promised to pay. Not fair and not worth their time and efforts.)
Let's just be thankful we have people like the SunShine crew doing this for us, and only charge $25, they could literally charge whatever they want, people like us want S-OFF, and I'd easily pay $50.
Without these guys providing S-OFF, I personally wouldn't be on an HTC device.
I personally don't see why you are pissed? We are quite lucky, IMO.
Or stay stock.
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I read through it all and have no issues with the $25 at all. I was just curious because I never had to pay, that's all. I don't mind $25. It's a 30 rack!
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I read through it all and have no issues with the $25 at all. I was just curious because I never had to pay, that's all. I don't mind $25. It's a 30 rack!
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Maybe I read it wrong, but you said you were "kinda pissed".
I am glad you see it the way it should be, however. I was just explaining to you why it is no longer free. Wasn't trying to give you any crap.
andybones said:
Maybe I read it wrong, but you said you were "kinda pissed".
I am glad you see it the way it should be, however. I was just explaining to you why it is no longer free. Wasn't trying to give you any crap.
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I think we had a miscommunication misstep there. No hard feelings meant anywhere! And guess what? I got an additional 100GB free Google Drive Storage hahahahaha...unless everyone is getting it now. Then I'd just feel like a jackass.
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Also, the tech dude who worked on my phone left me a couple selfies....
This has been amusing so far. And not to take away from my previous device...but this one is so much better. Smoother screen, smoother UI, quicker, etc. Unless it's because I'm still on KitKat. I'll Sunshine it this weekend.
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rhodyvik said:
I think we had a miscommunication misstep there. No hard feelings meant anywhere! And guess what? I got an additional 100GB free Google Drive Storage hahahahaha...unless everyone is getting it now. Then I'd just feel like a jackass.
Also, the tech dude who worked on my phone left me a couple selfies....
This has been amusing so far. And not to take away from my previous device...but this one is so much better. Smoother screen, smoother UI, quicker, etc. Unless it's because I'm still on KitKat. I'll Sunshine it this weekend.
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All good. You must be on kitkat to use SunShine....
If you upgrade to lollipop you will have to ship phone oit to a person with a java card costing more than $25 and be without phone for 5+ days.
(Unless your kitkat comments referring to being a newer version than what you were previously on, to which we don't know what that was).
Nothing neew concerning the storage (iirc)
The selfiies however are quite humorous.
andybones said:
All good. You must be on kitkat to use SunShine....
If you upgrade to lollipop you will have to ship phone oit to a person with a java card costing more than $25 and be without phone for 5+ days.
(Unless your kitkat comments referring to being a newer version than what you were previously on, to which we don't know what that was).
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No no...I get the whole Sunshine thing. I researched WeakSauce and Firewater and they've just said to go Sunshine. Must be making good money though. I'm going to stay stock for a bit and just have some fun like this. Being back on KK is fun, in a weird way. Just like the guy fixing my phone in that pic haha.
We're good dude. I am actually happy to pay the $25 and have everything done for me and guaranteed to work or my money back!
The extra 100GB in the cloud is CLUTCH for me. I think DRIVE assumes I have a new phone which comes with the extra 100GB. I'm just having fun.
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I know you've said it 3 times....I'm STAYING on KitKat until I use Sunshine, no worries there
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Okay, I know I don't post much in XDA, but I do read a LOT of threads!
The reason I am posting this is because I am wondering if anybody achieved root on this phone.
I have tried KingRoot, KingoRoot, OneClickRoot, none of those work.
It is running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
I am about to screw around with ADB, see what I can do. I'll post back when I have got something.
Sorry if I posted this in the wrong section, I don't post much on XDA.
any luck?
I've tried every root method available without the PC and nothing. But, there maybe good news. In developers options there's a switch to unlock the bootloader. Now I'm no dev but I hope this makes cwm or tarp easy for devs to port and root.
I found https://mobile.twitter.com/srsroot/status/810325782417592325?lang=en srsroot claims it supports ZTE Z833. I've used srsroot once before but on another phone I have no PC so I can't test it but someone should test Cydia impactor see if it works.
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I found https://mobile.twitter.com/srsroot/status/810325782417592325?lang=en srsroot claims it supports ZTE Z833. I've used srsroot once before but on another phone I have no PC so I can't test it but someone should test Cydia impactor see if it works.
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1. I too saw that twitter SRSRoot business and tried it thinking, "Oh joy!" no, not working. Tried it every way you could (yes Kingo, KingRoot, vRoot, iRoot, FramaRoot, uRoot, & we-all_Root (the last two were jokes don't be so serious, nor was it a complete list of what I did actually try, ha!) too). I even wrote the people at SRSRoot telling them that it didn't work and have gone back to download their latest versions, still nada, zip, zero. FML on toast!
2. Cydia Impactor is not for Android devices, it is only for iOS. I went and double-checked just to make sure I wasn't trippin' thinking that maybe they have gone cross-platform. No, they have not.
3. I have the phone in question, I submitted a formal request on here in the best way I could find to get it added to the XDA devices list and I have been eagerly monitoring awaiting the day it happens. I was even considering trying to compile TWRP myself, but I just bought a different phone because I was tired of the headache. I couldn't figure out how to extract the zImage from it in order to give it a go (I think that's what it was). Anyways, I'm writing this before finishing reading the rest of the posts and may be rambling, but I had to respond. I have spent much time doing this. I ended up buying a different MetroPCS phone called the Samsung Galaxy On5 and was able to successfully root it and after much waiting finally got ahold of the Superstarz ROM that finally went out for that one. Just an FYI in case someone happens to see this before making the purchase. I will say that I feel like the ZTE Avid Trio Z833 has pretty good response time for such a cheap phone, then again they had a deal on it in the store, it looked to be more expensive at retail pricing. Anyhow, I digress, but felt the need to contribute rather than just lurk.
Oh, and another thing... The development option to OEM Unlock is "checkable", but as for actually booting to the bootloader it WILL NOT DO IT. The only way this is gonna happen to be rootable is if you use a custom recovery (which none exist yet) in a tar format and ODIN the friggin thing from download mode. So, there's your catch 22. If anyone knows how to extract the zImage and whatnot (without root obviously) I'd be more apt to give it a go and boot my happy bunghole into Linux and give compiling TWRP another go. I finally have had a lot of life stresses temporarily die down since I decided not to leave my current living situation and just stay with these irritating bastards another month at a higher rate. FML & Cheers!: good:
I should mention, however, that SRSRoot attempted to use it's "Exploit 8." So, I went digging into it's directories to see what the script was, but it was binary (and I didn't have reverse-engineering **** handy like PE-ID, and whatever else the kids are using in this newer age). So, I was like "wah-wah", but if any experienced ppl know more about the specific exploits that aren't ancient and actually working with Marshmallow that would be interesting to hear feedback about as well. Thanks. I really would like to use this second phone still, but right now I'm just using it as a Kodi/Megabox HD + AllCast Projector to watch streaming things without having to interrupt my working phone in the middle of it. It would also be cool to use as a straight VOIP phone with no cell service connected, but I've yet to find the free Google Voice VOIP loophole that is currently working. PM me if you know of these
P.P.S. I wrote another spicy post on hardr3set dot info about what crap I felt about their B.S. (weaksauce compared to anything legit which we all know you come to XDA for the meat-and-potatoes) because I was so tired of searching the Goog for root ZTE Avid Trio Z833 and having it be the top result over and over. Finally this has risen up. Thank you for starting this. Oh, and also, please... If you would kindly also request for this device to be added formally, maybe it would encourage development. Not sure how all that works, but yeah... power in numbers right?
Sincerely,
~Ye of little faith
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are you telling me that faults advertising runs ramped all over the internet even Google play store and this is the nondoing phone ever made and it can't be jailbroke nor rooted
Rooting your zte device
Can not be done. This phone is an unfortunate accident by ZTE with numerous problems and they are not small issues but ones that affect the performance of the device. Replace that phone or your only adding to your daily stress.
That kingroot and oneclickroot don't work
For this phone
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Guessing this is a dead issue? It's an okay phone but lags horribly when it comes to multi tasking
Hey I don't want the root thing to die on this topic. So would it be possible to root via ADB update in recovery mode? Or to somehow update via SD card and applying root? I refuse to give up hope on this device lol
Anyone made progress on this? I just got this phone and it definitely has some issues, but I feel like root would resolve most of them.
Has anyone figured out a way to root this device?
I've searched for a long time without success. I hope something comes up.
Any progress on this? Thanks
following, bought one this morning hoping to have a cheap rootable phone.
I got mine from MetroPCS for $29. lol Yes, it's frustrating and has got problems (I've already put two of them through my dashboard and had to replace them, within the first 2 months, but it only cost 30buck so WTH. Anyways, I decided after I destroyed #2 that I was only going to use it for work and add no apps to it, except maybe GasBuddy and Winamp. Other than that, it's stock and I haven't had any real problems with it to speak of (problems aggravating enough to make me want to destroy it yet again).
So my suggestion to anyone who owns this phone, or is thinking about owning one: Don't install any more than a couple small apps, add a 32GB uSD card for music and other stuff, and use the thing as a phone and a media player only. The camera is pretty much worthless for quality photos, so there's really no other use for it. But it makes a great txting, voice calling, and music playing phone!
Of course, if you end up paying more than $30 for it, you probably paid too much. But it sure is a pretty nice phone for 30 buck!
Yes. root it please
I have a Z833. The phone only lags apps that are over 100mb I'll have test this out agin
I have ordered one of these phones for $20 should be here by Monday. When it arrives I'll be able to confirm if its bootloader is unlocked or not. In the meantime here is the firehose and support files (rawprogram0.xml and patch0.xml) as well as the MetroPCS B16 firmware to be flashed with QFIL or MiFlash. This will allow people to recover their device and hopefully if the bootloader isn't locked flash custom images.
Support files
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397898033
V1.0.0 B16 Firmware
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397898034
I was able to pick up a 4G/LTE-enabled Galaxy NotePRO (SM-P905V) with official Samsung keyboard case and book cover, 64 GB SD card, and two chargers and USB cables on Craig's List for $200. Pretty good price.
Anyway, I'm excited to try out this tablet, particularly the S Pen features.
The latest Android version for this tablet is 5.1.1, which is a bit old. I believe I read somewhere on this forum that the specific SM-P905V model (Verizon) can now be rooted, and I may install a custom ROM based on Android 7.x or even 8.x, if available. A couple of questions:
1) Can anyone confirm that it is indeed possible to install custom ROMs on the SM-P905V?
2) If I install a custom ROM (say, LineageOS), do I lose any of the specific S Pen capabilities provided by the stock ROM?
3) I'm not on Verizon, and I currently have no plans to use the 4G/LTE capabilities (wifi only). However, if I did, can this tablet be used with a GSM provider, such as AT&T? Is this tablet unlocked and does it support both CDMA and GSM?
4) Anything else I should think of before I dive into this tablet?
Thanks!
--Ron
Still locked bootloader...for now!
Unfortunately, this device still has a locked bootloader. I am NOT a developer, but I am looking into trying to figure out how to take care of that.
I HAVE been able to achieve root on the latest build (basically the last official firmware released -- 5.1.1 P905VVRUBOH1 -- I have been stuck without root since I bought this thing a coupla years back as that update ruined the previous exploit).
To get root, I used a paid windoze app (after trying a bunch of other stuff and other free exploits, like towelrooot, kingroot, and kingoroot and a couple other paid ones) by iSkysoft which ran me about 30-35 bux for a "lifetime" (root 5 device) membership. To me that cost is worth it for root alone (even having to boot into windows....long time linux user). My long term goal is indeed to unlock the bootloader so I can build AOSP for this thing. To my knowledge I am the first to get root on that firmware (at least I haven't seen any other posts about it here) -- not that I consider this a real contribution, just found a method that worked for me and should work for others.
Bootloader unlock has been achieved on the Galaxy S5 which is a device contemporary to this one, so it should THEORETICALLY be possible. Thread on that is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Creator of the above thread, xda user @beaups has hosted the files for S5 bootloader unlock here: https://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID
He indicates somewhere that this should work for other CID 15 devices (my P905V is indeed CID 15 EMMC...your mileage may vary -- check out his S5 unlock thread to find out how to verify what EMMC your tablet has once you have achieved root)
Aside from that all that remains is to build a version of TWRP for this thing and the ROM development can finally get rolling.
I look forward to seeing AOSP on this thing, but I am a grad student and don't have too much time to truly knock this thing out...perhaps you (or someone else) wants to take a crack at it now that root is back.
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SurfRodder said:
Unfortunately, this device still has a locked bootloader. I am NOT a developer, but I am looking into trying to figure out how to take care of that.
I HAVE been able to achieve root on the latest build (basically the last official firmware released -- 5.1.1 P905VVRUBOH1 -- I have been stuck without root since I bought this thing a coupla years back as that update ruined the previous exploit).
To get root, I used a paid windoze app (after trying a bunch of other stuff and other free exploits, like towelrooot, kingroot, and kingoroot and a couple other paid ones) by iSkysoft which ran me about 30-35 bux for a "lifetime" (root 5 device) membership. To me that cost is worth it for root alone (even having to boot into windows....long time linux user). My long term goal is indeed to unlock the bootloader so I can build AOSP for this thing. To my knowledge I am the first to get root on that firmware (at least I haven't seen any other posts about it here) -- not that I consider this a real contribution, just found a method that worked for me and should work for others.
Bootloader unlock has been achieved on the Galaxy S5 which is a device contemporary to this one, so it should THEORETICALLY be possible. Thread on that is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Creator of the above thread, xda user @beaups has hosted the files for S5 bootloader unlock here: https://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID
He indicates somewhere that this should work for other CID 15 devices (my P905V is indeed CID 15 EMMC...your mileage may vary -- check out his S5 unlock thread to find out how to verify what EMMC your tablet has once you have achieved root)
Aside from that all that remains is to build a version of TWRP for this thing and the ROM development can finally get rolling.
I look forward to seeing AOSP on this thing, but I am a grad student and don't have too much time to truly knock this thing out...perhaps you (or someone else) wants to take a crack at it now that root is back.
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i have also SM-P905V and i live in Germany. Rooting with iSkysoft can help to make call and use the Note.???
SurfRodder said:
To get root, I used a paid windoze app (after trying a bunch of other stuff and other free exploits, like towelrooot, kingroot, and kingoroot and a couple other paid ones) by iSkysoft which ran me about 30-35 bux for a "lifetime" (root 5 device) membership.
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I'm trying to find the software that you used to get root. I've googled iSkysoft, but they don't show any rooting software. Can you be more specific about what Windows app you used? Can you link to it?
I'll have to double check when I get home to that machine, but I'm pretty sure this is it:
https://toolbox.iskysoft.com/android-root.html
IIRC, it was ~30 bux to get credits to root 1-5 devices..
Thanks! I'll give it a shot.
SurfRodder said:
I'll have to double check when I get home to that machine, but I'm pretty sure this is it:
https://toolbox.iskysoft.com/android-root.html
IIRC, it was ~30 bux to get credits to root 1-5 devices..
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Tom2112 said:
Thanks! I'll give it a shot.
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Any luck with this if you tried it? I'm really looking to just enable more apps in the multi-window split screen app drawer so i can use any app in split screen mode, some aren't available when only stock.
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Any luck with this if you tried it? I'm really looking to just enable more apps in the multi-window split screen app drawer so i can use any app in split screen mode, some aren't available when only stock.
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Sorry, I did not try it.