I'm not a developer, but ran across this while surfing xda. I realize that the pixel isn't a Moto device, but could someone take this example and fix it for the pixels that are locked tight?
Link (concept): Moto G4 Play Amazon bootloader/root
What they're using for example/to gain root: initroot
This is just a thought and I'm not quite sure how to use it, but I know there has got to be someone that does/could use this to gain at least root for the locked bootloader pixels from VZW.
Nope, only affects Moto bootloaders.
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Nope, only affects Moto bootloaders.
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well, what about the initroot? would that work for us? i'd love to be able to find a way to root/unlock the bootloader far from selling the phone and getting the google edition pixel, lol.
ztotherad said:
well, what about the initroot? would that work for us? i'd love to be able to find a way to root/unlock the bootloader far from selling the phone and getting the google edition pixel, lol.
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Same answer, Moto only.
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Same answer, Moto only.
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okay, but why? lay out some facts here please. i don't understand why.
ztotherad said:
okay, but why? lay out some facts here please. i don't understand why.
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The vulnerability is in the bootloader that only Moto phones use. Our bootloader is different.
TonikJDK said:
The vulnerability is in the bootloader that only Moto phones use. Our bootloader is different.
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but if you look at the stuff on the github, they're using dirty cow. is dirty cow patched by google? god, I wish I could find exploits that would let me gain temp root, but unfortunately, i'm not good at that stuff.
Dirty cow was released in 2007, Debian patched the old kernel in 20l6 and canonical (ubuntu) followed after that for there live iso. Ubuntu is built from debian
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Dirty cow was released in 2007, Debian patched the old kernel in 20l6 and canonical (ubuntu) followed after that for there live iso. Ubuntu is built from debian
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if it was patched in 2007 then why do older phones still use the exploit and why does frp bypass still use it?
ztotherad said:
if it was patched in 2007 then why do older phones still use the exploit and why does frp bypass still use it?
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Where did I say it was patched in 2007 ?
Android kernel is based on Linux, Linux is the kernel not the operating system
The current kernel in gnu/Linux is 4.12, earliest kernel patch for dirty cow was 3.2
Android I believe now is like 3.10, but, I don't know when Android patched it.
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Where did I say it was patched in 2007 ?
Android kernel is based on Linux, Linux is the kernel not the operating system
The current kernel in gnu/Linux is 4.12, earliest kernel patch for dirty cow was 3.2
Android I believe now is like 3.10, but, I don't know when Android patched it.
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haha, sorry. you said it was patched in 2016, found in 2007.
yeah, maybe they didn't and it'd work... or something. if I knew how to do this stuff I'd test it out on my own phone, but unluckily i can just throw around ideas and hope someone picks it up and tries it who are more knowledgeable than me.
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haha, sorry. you said it was patched in 2016, found in 2007.
yeah, maybe they didn't and it'd work... or something. if I knew how to do this stuff I'd test it out on my own phone, but unluckily i can just throw around ideas and hope someone picks it up and tries it who are more knowledgeable than me.
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I think Android kit-kat and lollipop you can still use dirty cow, I am not that positive with that though anymore, I believe (could be wrong) that is how kingroot and others work for older phones/tablets
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I think Android kit-kat and lollipop you can still use dirty cow, I am not that positive with that though anymore, I believe (could be wrong) that is how kingroot and others work for older phones/tablets
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I'd love to see if this is something that could work on the pixel. I'd love to be able to unlock the bootloader and have my go at this phone, but I'm not even sure where to start looking..
Why would you need this for the pixel?
The pixel is easy to unlock the bootloader and root, unless your on Verizon or the other one in Europe.
You couldn't pay me to use Verizon and that is even with a corporate discount.
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Why would you need this for the pixel?
The pixel is easy to unlock the bootloader and root, unless your on Verizon or the other one in Europe.
You couldn't pay me to use Verizon and that is even with a corporate discount.
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yeah unfortunately i have a vzw pixel that was locked from the beginning. shipped with 7.1.1 and all that jazz. that's why ive been looking for exploits and shiz.
Fortunately, I have never, and never will buy a phone from a carrier.
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Fortunately, I have never, and never will buy a phone from a carrier.
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yeah, i just can't afford to pay the 900+ for an unlocked phone. unfortunately, locking the phone down for VZW was stupid on google's part and hopefully they'll see this mistake next time, but doubtful.
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I just wanted to know if anybody knew exactly where I can pay to get an unlock code for my Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080). I already read the methods, but that taobao thing or whatever, I tried searching all over the internet and I just can't seem to find anything. Could someone please help because I have the money to do it and i would like to do it now.
-Regards
Go to Motorola's site and order a Developer Edition phone (Maxx or X).
Right now that is the only way to get an unlock, in any form.
Sorry, I know that is not the answer you were looking for...
ken
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Is there progression out there trying to find a new exploit to root or unlock?
Sorry to say, sir you are late to the party...
Is there progression out there trying to find a new exploit to root or unlock?
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Again No sir...
I'm frome china, the code spl has a error, so no way to solve
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Sorry to say, sir you are late to the party...Again No sir...
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Okay. Well, someone (I forget who), told me that jcase would have a new exploit released in the summer... I mean... SOMEONE out there has to figure it out sooner or later.
Don't get too excited. Jcase method is not persistent and doesn't set WP off. Simply a temp root, not an unlock.
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There is no need for an unlock code... All of Vzw's newer 4G LTE phones are factory unlocked, due to a requirement by the FCC
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Milton515 said:
There is no need for an unlock code... All of Vzw's newer 4G LTE phones are factory unlocked, due to a requirement by the FCC
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They are talking about bootloader unlock not SIM unlock
akellar said:
They are talking about bootloader unlock not SIM unlock
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Oh ok
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Lazybox said:
I'm frome china, the code spl has a error, so no way to solve
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What do you mean the code spl? The codes seemed to just stop being shipped out and lots of people ended up not getting them in time, but there was never really a clear story of what happened to the guy who had been selling them that explained why he stopped. If you know any more about it, please share!
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xjack said:
Don't get too excited. Jcase method is not persistent and doesn't set WP off. Simply a temp root, not an unlock.
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jcase himself has come out saying that the exploit his method used would be pretty inaccessible for the layman anyhow--like there's no way to automate it and make it more dummy-proof, so I doubt we'll ever even get root at all, WP or no. Seeing how many people manage to screw up even the simpler root methods already... yeah, I don't see it happening.
The phone can STILL be unlocked by the Chinese Moto guy for $45 but it has to have been built in 2014. He no longer has the 2013 build codes.
Dreadlord12p said:
I just wanted to know if anybody knew exactly where I can pay to get an unlock code for my Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080). I already read the methods, but that taobao thing or whatever, I tried searching all over the internet and I just can't seem to find anything. Could someone please help because I have the money to do it and i would like to do it now.
-Regards
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send me a pm
i will tell u something
it works
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The phone can STILL be unlocked by the Chinese Moto guy for $45 but it has to have been built in 2014. He no longer has the 2013 build codes.
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just got my code today for my phone assembled on 2/20/14
i am now unlocked
porkweasel said:
The phone can STILL be unlocked by the Chinese Moto guy for $45 but it has to have been built in 2014. He no longer has the 2013 build codes.
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On another thread, there was some discussion about the dates for which the unlock codes are available. Turns out 1/10/2014 is also not good enough.
So, all phones assembled in 2014 do not qualify then, it seems.
gbrooke said:
just got my code today for my phone assembled on 2/20/14
i am now unlocked
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Great work!
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So, all phones assembled in 2014 do not qualify then, it seems.
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The way the sentence above is constructed, it project that ALL phones built in 2014 do not qualify for an unlock code. That's not correct.
The proper way to state that not all 2014 phones have codes would be: most, but not all, phones assembled in 2014 might be unlocked by purchasing the unlock code.
Sorry, but I have searched, and can't find a direct answer, is 5.1.1 rooted for Verizon?
Where can I find the guide if it is.
Currently I am rooted on 5.02, have been delaying any OTA since purchase, rooted using Ping Pong
Thanks in advance
Anxiously awaiting this myself...I do know that Verizon locked the bootloader on or before 5.1.1 and as far as I know there is no root...yet.
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It does not exist. Not even the top rom makers and programers have been able to do it. The 5.1.1 update will also make it so you can't go backwards to 5.0.2. This is the first time since I've owned cell phones that I've seen a company finally beat the cell phone gurus but they finally did it on this one. However if you are not on Verizon or AT&T you can still do it through ODIN.
So if you have a phone pre 5.1.1 that rootable and root it...will you be able to flash 5.1.1?
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So if you have a phone pre 5.1.1 that rootable and root it...will you be able to flash 5.1.1?
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Only if you want to lose root.
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I assumed that's where we are...unfortunately.
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S7 will be coming out in 4 months. I doubt S6 will get it.
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It does not exist. Not even the top rom makers and programers have been able to do it. The 5.1.1 update will also make it so you can't go backwards to 5.0.2. This is the first time since I've owned cell phones that I've seen a company finally beat the cell phone gurus but they finally did it on this one. However if you are not on Verizon or AT&T you can still do it through ODIN.
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s4 beat the cell phone gurus... Technically... MDK was unlocked, nothing after that was.
s5 has also never had a bootloader unlock..
Lots of Verizon phones don't have much, root at most....
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s4 beat the cell phone gurus... Technically... MDK was unlocked, nothing after that was.
s5 has also never had a bootloader unlock..
Lots of Verizon phones don't have much, root at most....
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S5 bootloader has been unlocked.
The video of proof is on YouTube.
It has not been released but I'm sure it will soon. Once that is released it should open things up for the S6.
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S5 bootloader has been unlocked.
The video of proof is on YouTube.
It has not been released but I'm sure it will soon. Once that is released it should open things up for the S6.
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From what I've read, whoever unlocked it posted that they weren't going to release it. Did I hear wrong?
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S5 bootloader has been unlocked.
The video of proof is on YouTube.
It has not been released but I'm sure it will soon. Once that is released it should open things up for the S6.
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It will not be released ever. That has been said a few times. It uses(from what I have heard) a Zero Day exploit, meaning it's very damn complicated, and it has a high chance of bricking people's phones. That was never meant to go to the general public. It was aimed at other devs. It's a proof of concept, meaning it CAN be unlocked, just not through that way.
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It will not be released ever. That has been said a few times. It uses(from what I have heard) a Zero Day exploit, meaning it's very damn complicated, and it has a high chance of bricking people's phones. That was never meant to go to the general public. It was aimed at other devs. It's a proof of concept, meaning it CAN be unlocked, just not through that way.
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0 day exploits are OS vulnerabilities that the manufacturer themselves aren't aware of. It doesn't necessarily mean that exploit itself has a high chance of bricking the phone.
Not releasing the method could be any number if things. These reasons could range from stolen proprietary source code being used to the exploit's author deciding that he doesn't feel like sharing the method.
I heard that the team that found the method said that they would NOT release it at the moment but that in the future it will be available.
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I just want all the bloat ware removed.
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0 day exploits are OS vulnerabilities that the manufacturer themselves aren't aware of. It doesn't necessarily mean that exploit itself has a high chance of bricking the phone.
Not releasing the method could be any number if things. These reasons could range from stolen proprietary source code being used to the exploit's author deciding that he doesn't feel like sharing the method.
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I know that it may not have a high chance of bricking the device, but with the device, I assume it is thanks to shenanigans with Verizon and Knox. I have already discussed legal issues briefly in the s4 bootloader thread... Damn Money Sucking Lawyers. It is what it is. I think it has given some people hope because there IS A WAY... Just maybe not that way.
Maybe hope yet just pay this on google plus not sure if our verizon variant will benefit from this method so correct me if I am wrong but take a look any how.
Edit: for some reason it won't let me post a screen shot but surfing g plus I came across chainfires new su beta that is systemless and confirmed working on stock s6 running android 5.1.1
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Maybe hope yet just pay this on google plus not sure if our verizon variant will benefit from this method so correct me if I am wrong but take a look any how.
Edit: for some reason it won't let me post a screen shot but surfing g plus I came across chainfires new su beta that is systemless and confirmed working on stock s6 running android 5.1.1
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Well crap, should of waited til 6.0 was out on s6... :crying:
MIKEYSAKZ said:
Maybe hope yet just pay this on google plus not sure if our verizon variant will benefit from this method so correct me if I am wrong but take a look any how.
Edit: for some reason it won't let me post a screen shot but surfing g plus I came across chainfires new su beta that is systemless and confirmed working on stock s6 running android 5.1.1
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Working on stock s6 with 5.1.1?! Come on man, you gotta give us more information.
redrol said:
Working on stock s6 with 5.1.1?! Come on man, you gotta give us more information.
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It's in the news. Said stock 5.1.1.
redrol said:
Working on stock s6 with 5.1.1?! Come on man, you gotta give us more information.
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I am pretty sure this is what he is referring to:
http://www.xda-developers.com/update-to-snapprefs-xposed-module-includes-17-instagram-like-filters/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
No one tried yet?
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Hi all,
I started working on the LG G5 a way back .. and now that we've got the device in stores I guess it's time to work all together to bring it up !
STATUS
- [02/04/2016] All the US Carriers/Sellers locked the bootloaders so NO TWRP possible and consequently NO CM possible
CURRENT GOALS
- Thought, all the Europe variants will be for sure unlocked so we need to prepare the sources for it
- Here is where all the sources are pushed https://github.com/G5Devs
ETA :
- The tree is made
- The vendor is made
- The kernel is made
TODO :
- Clarifying kernel sources
- Add the ramdisk to the device
- Split the g5 to g5-common and all the under variants
This thread is not a thread to release builds, it's about contributing all together into this bringup in order to get the nicest thing out of it when the bootloaders will become unlockable.
I hope we'll can work all together !
Does no twrp mean no roms at all and can certain stuff be done via adb?
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nitramus said:
Does no twrp mean no roms at all and can certain stuff be done via adb?
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No twrp means no custom roms ever.
I thought someone somewhere said the Tmobile version had an unlocked loader
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Anything about the Canadian variants? I presume they will be like the US ones.
Would root still be possible through?
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I thought someone somewhere said the Tmobile version had an unlocked loader
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It does unlock, but the DM-VERIFY is still presenting a no-go.
Evidently LG is using a custom type of bootloader.
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It does unlock, but the DM-VERIFY is still presenting a no-go.
Evidently LG is using a custom type of bootloader.
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Oh okay. Today I learned.
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It does unlock, but the DM-VERIFY is still presenting a no-go.
Evidently LG is using a custom type of bootloader.
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Is it bypassable in any way what so ever or all hope is gone?
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nitramus said:
Is it bypassable in any way what so ever or all hope is gone?
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We need to do researches. That's the whole point of this thread
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We need to do researches. That's the whole point of this thread
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I'm not sure if this would or could help, but this how some managed to get an unlocked bootloader on a htc device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293180
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I'm not sure if this would or could help, but this how some managed to get an unlocked bootloader on a htc device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293180
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only for that specific device(s) on HTC
HTC has a portal that allows you to unlock bootloader for that specific device (hence the need to copy+paste token to HTC's portal and get the unlock key)
no doubt HTC will void warranty immediately in their system when you input token
LG doesn't have this (yet? i hope)
Yeah, was just a thought. Haven't owned a LG in some time, been on the Samsung wagon. The G5 is on my watch list of devices I might get, I like the design. I'll try to see if I can find something that might be more constructive to the cause. The HTC link was the first thing I could think of that I've dealt with.
I see that LG has release a tool for the G4 and that's device specific and seems to work on the European devices.
Totally willing to contribute monetarily if this will help any developers out. I don't have much else but really want to help get this phone broken open and fixed up good!
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Totally willing to contribute monetarily if this will help any developers out. I don't have much else but really want to help get this phone broken open and fixed up good!
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I don't ask any money ^^ I just want people to enjoy
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I don't ask any money ^^ I just want people to enjoy
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I understand, but it is the best way I can say thank you for someone taking time out of their life.
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I understand, but it is the best way I can say thank you for someone taking time out of their life.
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Maybe when everything will be finished to improve module compatibility.
PS : NEWS : I'm mostly done making the variant specific trees and kernel. But I want the kernel to be clean.. So it's slow..
Any status updates? I'm following this stuff like a hawk haha
Been reading around trying to gather information
How do you test to see if your handset has the DM verify second bootloader lock?
I am hoping to get my UK unbranded unlocked retail H850 unit on Friday, so am happy to test any restrictons, but don't know how to check for this?
If I buy a g5 from best buy would it still have the locked bootloader?
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Any status updates? I'm following this stuff like a hawk haha
Been reading around trying to gather information
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I'm working hard on the kernel. I downloaded all the resources for all the devices.
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If I buy a g5 from best buy would it still have the locked bootloader?
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Everything in the US will be locked.
alexp999 said:
How do you test to see if your handset has the DM verify second bootloader lock?
I am hoping to get my UK unbranded unlocked retail H850 unit on Friday, so am happy to test any restrictons, but don't know how to check for this?
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We'll see when time will come I guess
Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
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Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
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From what I've seen there isn't a version of TWRP for the Pixel yet, however I'd love to be proven wrong.
maflin18 said:
Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
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I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
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I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
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That does indeed look promising! Hoping for the public release soon.
shizonic said:
I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
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He also stated that TWRP cannot handle the new file encryption yet, so .zips would need to be uploaded in recovery which is wonky for some, as well as the dual system partition fiasco is not handled yet. So *soon* might be more like a few weeks...
Out of curiosity, what are you guys wanting to do with root? First thing I'm going to do is replace system emojis with iOS ones.
As of 10/20, from the source:
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This is the first device with Android's new partition layout. Having looked at the firmwares and at running devices (remotely), I have some ideas on how to do it.
However, it will be a while before I have SuperSU fixed up. The changes will be quite a bit of work and testing, and doing so remotely will make that take significantly longer. So I'm just going to wait for my own device, but as they aren't available in my country, it has to be shipped from another country and go through customs. I don't expect my device to arrive for another week or two.
In the meantime, it's always possible someone else releases root for it.
I saw @jcase and @Dees_Troy have been playing with TWRP, to me it seems wholly possible to fix that up (mostly) as well. But even if TWRP is released tomorrow, using the existing SuperSU ZIP will not work on it, due to all the breaking changes in Android 7.1.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/how-to-root-pixel-xl-7-1-t3483860
So we could be a while.
maflin18 said:
Out of curiosity, what are you guys wanting to do with root? First thing I'm going to do is replace system emojis with iOS ones.
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want to install linux in a chroot env....
Chronzy said:
As of 10/20, from the source:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/how-to-root-pixel-xl-7-1-t3483860
So we could be a while.
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Indeed. Once chainfire gets his device, things should begin to roll along much quicker.
I was excited to get the pixel to give into my flashaholic tendencies with reckless abandonment. Sad to see there is no root method available. Went back to my s7 edge for now. I'll get back to my pixel when I can tinker... This pixel sure ain't the Nexus I've grown to know and love. ?
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mrnovanova said:
I was excited to get the pixel to give into my flashaholic tendencies with reckless abandonment. Sad to see there is no root method available. Went back to my s7 edge for now. I'll get back to my pixel when I can tinker... This pixel sure ain't the Nexus I've grown to know and love.
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I assume that the dual system layout partition could play a big role in why TWRP/Root isn't ported yet. Every method has to be adapted to that solution so far as it is new. Though TWRP is already being worked and it's only a question of time XD.
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I assume that the dual system layout partition could play a big role in why TWRP/Root isn't ported yet. Every method has to be adapted to that solution so far as it is new. Though TWRP is already being worked and it's only a question of time XD.
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That sort of explains it http://android.wonderhowto.com/news...methods-are-taking-longer-than-usual-0174611/
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Looks like chainfire posted an image of his rooted pixel.
https://twitter.com/ChainfireXDA/status/791576935977644032
varun.gid said:
https://twitter.com/ChainfireXDA/status/791576935977644032
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Very nice
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Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
maflin18 said:
Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
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Sure is. haven't tried it myself since I ordered from the Google store, but these guys are legit.
maflin18 said:
Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
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Yeah we're legit
@jcase Does the dePixel8 method break Android Pay? Also, does it give you root access, or do I still need to apply root after the dePixel8 (and if so, how?)
DMCShep said:
@jcase Does the dePixel8 method break Android Pay? Also, does it give you root access, or do I still need to apply root after the dePixel8 (and if so, how?)
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This doesn't exactly unlock your bootloader. It breaks whatever VZW put on there to block bootloader unlock. After running this you will need to use adb to unlock the bootloader yourself just like a GS version or a nexus. No, this will not give you root. But typically a bootloader unlock is necessary to achieve root. Root methods have not been released yet. Chain Fire has achieved system less root but it's not ready for release.
Also, no depixel8 does not break android pay. Unlocking your bootloader after applying depixel8 will break android pay. Google has prevented android pay from working of your bootloader is unlocked.
Do you read the XDA articles or just post on the forums?
I realize there are 1,000,000,000 different threads about unlocking the Verizon Pixel bootloader on 7.1.1/7.1.2, but do you guys think it'll be more possible when Android O is released?
So you just felt the need to make it a billion and one? Lovely.
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aaronfrickinaustin said:
do you guys think it'll be more possible when Android O is released?
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No.