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Are there devs getting closer to root/unlock?

I don't want to sound impatient or anything because I'm not I love my htc one as is but am just curious if any devs are getting closer to a unlock or root without the s-off tool. I've seen that there is a large bounty right now so I feel there should be devs at least trying to figure out something but it seems like I'm not seeing much info. anywhere and am only seeing people using s-off cards and stuff and I can't send my phone off. Any ideas?

fatmando2 said:
I don't want to sound impatient or anything because I'm not I love my htc one as is but am just curious if any devs are getting closer to a unlock or root without the s-off tool. I've seen that there is a large bounty right now so I feel there should be devs at least trying to figure out something but it seems like I'm not seeing much info. anywhere and am only seeing people using s-off cards and stuff and I can't send my phone off. Any ideas?
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It has barely been a month. It's going to take awhile. If you aren't happy running stock on a phone don't buy it brotha.

cstrife999 said:
It has barely been a month. It's going to take awhile. If you aren't happy running stock on a phone don't buy it brotha.
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Like I said I'm just curious, it's great stock!

There are multiple posts scattered here and there that hint/speculate that an exploit has been found and the devs are waiting on 4.3.
If you don't want to wait then send your phone off for S-Off, but please don't rush the devs. The exploit will come when it comes.
Can we lock this yet?

Just hold on tight, it will be here soon!
There is an exploit floating around, but it needs work.

GrayTheWolf said:
Just hold on tight, it will be here soon!
There is an exploit floating around, but it needs work.
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You know this how?
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123421342 said:
You know this how?
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I am not allowed to say, but trust me; and exploit is being worked on.

Alright thanks for the info.!

adrenalinemotion said:
There are multiple posts scattered here and there that hint/speculate that an exploit has been found and the devs are waiting on 4.3.
If you don't want to wait then send your phone off for S-Off, but please don't rush the devs. The exploit will come when it comes.
Can we lock this yet?
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The OP is not rushing the devs, he's just curious if they are getting close.

dspcap said:
The OP is not rushing the devs, he's just curious if they are getting close.
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Yea but in all reality there are multiple threads about this... A simple search would provide the answers.
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Why would DEVs who are in a race to get a bounty TELL anyone how far they are?

andybones said:
Why would DEVs who are in a race to get a bounty TELL anyone how far they are?
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Exactly why bounties are a horrible idea IMHO. Donating for people's efforts is one thing, but bounties are almost always counterproductive unless someone already has an exploit that they don't want to burn.

Its so funny after leaving iOS for my Gnex almost 2 years ago, I never thought I would be reading about "burning exploits" and "waiting for updates to release tools".
Oh well, the good thing about Android is, even "locked down" android is still amazing! The sexy hardware and looks of the phone take the sting out of waiting also haha
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AllenConder said:
Its so funny after leaving iOS for my Gnex almost 2 years ago, I never thought I would be reading about "burning exploits" and "waiting for updates to release tools".
Oh well, the good thing about Android is, even "locked down" android is still amazing! The sexy hardware and looks of the phone take the sting out of waiting also haha
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Why? Not "burning" exploits is a damn good idea. What happens when, lets say, the exploit was released now and then HTC took an extra week to patch it? Like getting insurance or warranty replacements? Too bad we wasted the exploit. Look what happened with the DNA and 2.04. It is literally the best idea to wait until the OTA comes out. This way, the majority of users get s-off and HTC will have a harder time patching it.

AllenConder said:
Its so funny after leaving iOS for my Gnex almost 2 years ago, I never thought I would be reading about "burning exploits" and "waiting for updates to release tools".
Oh well, the good thing about Android is, even "locked down" android is still amazing! The sexy hardware and looks of the phone take the sting out of waiting also haha
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My previous phone was the iPhone 4S and I never thought I would have to worry about exploits and etc ever again lol

123421342 said:
Why? Not "burning" exploits is a damn good idea. What happens when, lets say, the exploit was released now and then HTC took an extra week to patch it? Like getting insurance or warranty replacements? Too bad we wasted the exploit. Look what happened with the DNA and 2.04. It is literally the best idea to wait until the OTA comes out. This way, the majority of users get s-off and HTC will have a harder time patching it.
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i remember picking the dna up in april and it immediatly took the update for 2.04 then it took the 2.06 one. only a couple months went by and they came out with moonshine on linux then a window's version came out. i returned my phone back to stock to get 4g back and then i used the window's way. it is great to wait for the ota like you said so many more android's can get unlocked or s-off!!! :good:

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Why? Not "burning" exploits is a damn good idea. What happens when, lets say, the exploit was released now and then HTC took an extra week to patch it? Like getting insurance or warranty replacements? Too bad we wasted the exploit. Look what happened with the DNA and 2.04. It is literally the best idea to wait until the OTA comes out. This way, the majority of users get s-off and HTC will have a harder time patching it.
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I think you misunderstood me. I was just making the comparison from iOS to carrier locked Android.
I completely understand why and how this is all done, but thanks for explaining to those that don't
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megaorange1 said:
My previous phone was the iPhone 4S and I never thought I would have to worry about exploits and etc ever again lol
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Welcome to VZW asshattery, it's amazing how the AT&T and TMo owners don't have to deal with this nonsense
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kayone73 said:
Welcome to VZW asshattery, it's amazing how the AT&T and TMo owners don't have to deal with this nonsense
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Att locks most boot loaders anyway
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123421342 said:
Att locks most boot loaders anyway
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Of course, but at least there is a ready unlock solution, hopefully the devs will figure out the VZW obstacle soon
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Swapped out my One Max for a One 4.4 root status??

Really loved the screen size but the One Max was just way too bulky
Plan was to swap out the phones, race home and s-off. Unfortunately when I got to the store the sales rep had already done me a "favor" by installing the 4.4 update for me. ahhhhhh!!!!!!! lol Is there any way to root this bad boy yet?

Not yet. Hopefully soon, but who knows. Htc is getting better at finding exploits and fixing them. I have a fear that pretty soon no phones will be able to get s-off.

cmlusco said:
Not yet. Hopefully soon, but who knows. Htc is getting better at finding exploits and fixing them. I have a fear that pretty soon no phones will be able to get s-off.
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as long as someone offers a Java card their will be s-off but you're right, the new exploits are few and far between.

synisterwolf said:
as long as someone offers a Java card their will be s-off but you're right, the new exploits are few and far between.
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I haven't had an HTC since the TouchPro II, what is a java card?

twolostminds said:
I haven't had an HTC since the TouchPro II, what is a java card?
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i really dont know to much behind how they work
http://www.extremetech.com/computin...ones-at-risk-of-data-theft-premium-rate-scams
i guess there is a way to gain root access from the SIM card and from there you can load the unsecured boot.img and click the S-on flag to off.

Are you on 4.4 or 4.4.2? If 4.4 you can use firewater to unlock tour phone
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Dark Jedi said:
Are you on 4.4 or 4.4.2? If 4.4 you can use firewater to unlock tour phone
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The Verizon update to kitkat was 4.4.2.
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Dark Jedi said:
Are you on 4.4 or 4.4.2? If 4.4 you can use firewater to unlock tour phone
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brholt6 said:
The Verizon update to kitkat was 4.4.2.
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Yup, 4.4.2....sorry about that. ::crosses fingers for a breakthrough in rooting 4.4.2::

I'm crossing my fingers as well. I just recently switched back to Android from iOS and I would love to clean up this bloatware.

I'm also on 4.4.2 and I wanna root my phone. Is there a way to downgrade to an older android like a factory reset? I want to try all these custom Roms its killing me lol
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note3userr said:
I'm also on 4.4.2 and I wanna root my phone. Is there a way to downgrade to an older android like a factory reset? I want to try all these custom Roms its killing me lol
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Nope, only if you're s-off.
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note3userr said:
I'm also on 4.4.2 and I wanna root my phone. Is there a way to downgrade to an older android like a factory reset? I want to try all these custom Roms its killing me lol
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Nope you need to be s off to downgrade. If it makes you feel better you are not missing much on the Roms. Lol
I am sure he will come out with a root for the phone.
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Dark Jedi said:
Nope you need to be s off to downgrade. If it makes you feel better you are not missing much on the Roms. Lol
I am sure he will come out with a root for the phone.
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Are you serious? You just took a huge shot at the devs that generously donate their time to give us some very awesome roms. I can't really even believe you just said that. Why are you here? What a joke.
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brholt6 said:
Are you serious? You just took a huge shot at the devs that generously donate their time to give us some very awesome roms. I can't really even believe you just said that. Why are you here? What a joke.
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+1 on that. Damn. WTH hell man?

Guess you two idiot don't know what lol means. I was joking about it because they guy really wanted to try out the Roms.
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Dark Jedi said:
Guess you two idiot don't know what lol means. I was joking about it because they guy really wanted to try out the Roms.
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The addition of "lol" only makes it look like you're bashing the roms we have even more. Maybe next time just proofread what you type so you don't accidentally come off like a **** or call people idiots in a poorly constructed post.
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brholt6 said:
The addition of "lol" only makes it look like you're bashing the roms we have even more. Maybe next time just proofread what you type so you don't accidentally come off like a **** or call people idiots in a poorly constructed post.
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If I was bashing the devs work I surely wouldn't be laughing about it now would I? I would be serious. In all the years on different android forums I never once saw a person bashing a devs work end it in lol. I have supported many devs over the years and with the HTC one recommended many Roms to members on here. I just tested a fix for data drops on the latest viper one Rom for a dev. Anyone that knows me can say I don't bash a devs work unless they steal from another dev and try to pass it off as their own work.
So next time when you can't understand a post ask the person what they meant or just ignore the post all together. Instead of attacking the person blindly.
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Dark Jedi said:
If I was bashing the devs work I surely wouldn't be laughing about it now would I? I would be serious. In all the years on different android forums I never once saw a person bashing a devs work end it in lol. I have supported many devs over the years and with the HTC one recommended many Roms to members on here. I just tested a fix for data drops on the latest viper one Rom for a dev. Anyone that knows me can say I don't bash a devs work unless they steal from another dev and try to pass it off as their own work.
So next time when you can't understand a post ask the person what they meant or just ignore the post all together. Instead of attacking the person blindly.
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I immediately recognize the name Dark Jedi from the Rezound forums. This dude is legit. Extremely helpful dude.
Edit, dying for iamtheonetheycallneo to get over here and start building!!1

onthehole said:
I immediately recognize the name Dark Jedi from the Rezound forums. This dude is legit. Extremely helpful dude.
Edit, dying for iamtheonetheycallneo to get over here and start building!!1
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Thanks for the post and kind words. I have always tried to help where I can.
Your right neo has been dragging his feet far to long. We need to drag him kicking and screaming over to the One side lol. If I had the money I would buy him a One just so he could dev over here. Not saying viper one or any of the other Roms are bot good enough. Just the more the merrier and more options for us users. I have been rocking viper one one since release and has been a beast for me.
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Has anyone tried this root

Says it is chainfires work
http://www.teamandroid.com/2017/05/03/root-galaxy-s8-plus-android-firmware/
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i have and it seems like its a no go for now

I wouldn't trust it. If Chainfire had any luck, you would find it posted here on XDA somewhere. I worked with him back in the early WP7 days.

drkfngthdragnlrd said:
I wouldn't trust it. If Chainfire had any luck, you would find it posted here on XDA somewhere. I worked with him back in the early WP7 days.
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Yeah probably for the Exynos variants

This would definitely work... if you had an unlocked bootloader

still no scrolling screenshot in 9 pie?

I think that the omission of a scrolling screenshot is a bad move?

If you want that, buy a Samsung Do most people take that many screenshots where it is an inconvenience? That answer is no. In the last 6 months, if the feature was standard, I would have used it ONCE. It really isn't that big of feature.

There's an app for that.
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EeZeEpEe said:
There's an app for that.
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Yes there is and I use it, not sure if there are more than one but I use "Screenshot Crop and Share" the UI is a little difficult to use at first but once you get used to it, it works nicely.
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EeZeEpEe said:
There's an app for that.
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See below:
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And the app you guys are using is called?

Still think it's useful, maybe not to the few? but to the majority as a way of saving etc.

I don't use one but I was just stating that there are apps for long screenshots. He put the name in his post. Here's a link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flextrick.universalcropper
equlizer said:
And the app you guys are using is called?
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I agree with OP. I literally use screenshot daily.

Yup. I use the scrolling screenshot on my Note 8 all the time. I think it should absolutely be standard. There's many Samsung features I wish stock Android would adopt (and it usually does), but I also like the vanilla Android experience and ability to try betas of new releases. It's why I just ordered a P2XL to go along with my N8. Best of both worlds, LOL.

No scroll capture? How do i undo pie?
Been writing software for over three decades and you couldn't pay me to deprecate a feature like scroll capture. Wtf google? Not kidding I'm angry enough to buy an iPhone.

I believe it's coming in Android Q.

Should I Return My 7T?

Title.. Doesn't seem like much rom development like the 7 pro. Or can you flash 7 pro stuff on 7t?

thayl0 said:
Title.. Doesn't seem like much rom development like the 7 pro. Or can you flash 7 pro stuff on 7t?
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Dude, the phone just came out!!

thayl0 said:
Title.. Doesn't seem like much rom development like the 7 pro. Or can you flash 7 pro stuff on 7t?
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You should return it. IDK how or why you would think this phone would have room development so quick and the phone just came out.
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OuncE718 said:
You should return it. IDK how or why you would think this phone would have room development so quick and the phone just came out.
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mpetruzz said:
Dude, the phone just came out!!
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I think asked what I asked wrong. I meant more in the manner of.. does anyone think in the future months this device will receive the same attention as the 7 pro. The only reason I got the T over pro was I use snap chat alot and didn't know how well the moving camera would hold up.

thayl0 said:
I think asked what I asked wrong. I meant more in the manner of.. does anyone think in the future months this device will receive the same attention as the 7 pro. The only reason I got the T over pro was I use snap chat alot and didn't know how well the moving camera would hold up.
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I honestly think we would have a good amount of rom development because of the price of the phone and the specs you get for the price is pretty much unmatched. In some cases our phone is better than the 7 Pro.
I honestly wanted the Pixel 4 XL but once I saw the specs and the price I was like no way. Just have patience and I'm sure you'll be rewarded.
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haha! The phone barely came out. Just wait. Official ROMs will come and then the developers will move to it and we'll have an abundance of custom roms you can pick from all day long.
This is a great phone so we don't have to worry about this

Just hang in there and good stuff will happen on XDA...

aleck0112 said:
haha! The phone barely came out. Just wait. Official ROMs will come and then the developers will move to it and we'll have an abundance of custom roms you can pick from all day long.
This is a great phone so we don't have to worry about this
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Good to hear. This is my first one plus device and didn’t know how much development goes on. I’ve always owned Samsung where I never worried about development ?

thayl0 said:
Good to hear. This is my first one plus device and didn’t know how much development goes on. I’ve always owned Samsung where I never worried about development [emoji28]
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IDK what's the last Samsung phone you've had but development is non-existent for Samsung thanks to Knox.
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Android 10 has changed a lot with devices launched with it, so development such as TWRP will probably take some time.
However, kernels can be unified with the 7 Pro series, ElementalX has added test support for 7T series.
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Lossyx said:
Android 10 has changed a lot with devices launched with it, so development such as TWRP will probably take some time.
However, kernels can be unified with the 7 Pro series, ElementalX has added test support for 7T series.
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Kernel's will be unified even though the devices technically run different chips?

OuncE718 said:
IDK what's the last Samsung phone you've had but development is non-existent for Samsung thanks to Knox.
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Thats why I said I didn't have to worry about development.. It didn't exist aha

Ryano89 said:
Kernel's will be unified even though the devices technically run different chips?
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855+ is just an overclocked version of 855.
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thayl0 said:
Thats why I said I didn't have to worry about development.. It didn't exist aha
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if you want to have an idea just check out the 5T and 6T XDA forums, see how much development are still going on.
My 5T currently is running a custom Android 10 ROM which is perfectly stable, its amazing