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My bootloader is still locked and I've never had root on this phone got it too late to unlock. I'd like to root and if I can get a custom recovery and flash a rom. Can anyone help?
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Gblake13 said:
My bootloader is still locked and I've never had root on this phone got it too late to unlock. I'd like to root and if I can get a custom recovery and flash a rom. Can anyone help?
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Right now, there is no way to root or unlock the bootloader in your situation. It sucks, but it's where we are.
Don't hold your breath for an exploit, either. Motorola/Verizon closed all known holes for BL-unlocking in the penultimate Jellybean OTA, and the only root method that worked in the last JB no longer works here.
Enough with the KK unlock and root threads.
I'm going to start reporting people that make these threads without doing some homework first.
If you have a locked bootloader, you're pretty much up the creek without a paddle. End of discussion
If there is an exploit available, trust me, you'll know about it.
gtmaster303 said:
Enough with the KK unlock and root threads.
I'm going to start reporting people that make these threads without doing some homework first.
If you have a locked bootloader, you're pretty much up the creek without a paddle. End of discussion
If there is an exploit available, trust me, you'll know about it.
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We can say this in every thread where they ask about root. We put warnings out prior to the OTA. Heck, we could probably put a sticky thread in this section about there being no root on KK, yet people will still ask. Why? Because they refuse to take 5 minutes to read through the other 37 KK related threads.
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We can say this in every thread where they ask about root. We put warnings out prior to the OTA. Heck, we could probably put a sticky thread in this section about there being no root on KK, yet people will still ask. Why? Because they refuse to take 5 minutes to read through the other 37 KK related threads.
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I of course can't speak for anyone else, but I knew the risks well before taking the update, and updated anyway.
I knew it was the very un-XDA thing to do, but frustration with the short battery life and UI lag on my phone was nearing a breaking point.
I tried to make the most of it; hence the "list of changes" thread, which hopefully has scared away locked users who are still n JB.
Any luck with a rootkeeper/root survival of any kind?
pnwsr6 said:
Any luck with a rootkeeper/root survival of any kind?
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Haven't seen it yet.
Strife89 said:
I of course can't speak for anyone else, but I knew the risks well before taking the update, and updated anyway.
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My story is somewhat different. I tried to find a way to get rooted KK on my phone (trying to play junior hacker again), ended up soft-bricking my phone to where the only way to fix it was to flash stock KK using RSDLite (did try RSD'ing JB first, but my bootloader was having none of that).
So now I'm hopelessly stuck with a completely stock phone without root.
I feel like the only way to get past this is to attack it politically, like if every single Verizon XDA user banded together and flooded Verizon corporate inboxes with legitimate reasons why we need unlocked bootloaders.
Or maybe if someone is good friends with a politician who is more left of center and concerned about consumer rights over corporations. Maybe convince them that it's better for the environment because potentially millions of phones could be saved from going into landfills if we mandate companies must allow bootloader to be unlocked when certain conditions are fulfilled, like if a phone reaches 1-year of age.
Strife89 said:
I of course can't speak for anyone else, but I knew the risks well before taking the update, and updated anyway.
I knew it was the very un-XDA thing to do, but frustration with the short battery life and UI lag on my phone was nearing a breaking point.
I tried to make the most of it; hence the "list of changes" thread, which hopefully has scared away locked users who are still n JB.
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I new I was losing root with it as well. I liked the features that KK brought with the update and still did it. The update finally got me using Smart Actions and I'm getting pretty decent battery life, nothing mind blowing, but pretty good. Buying a portable battery pack has pretty much solved the problem I had with nonroot. Now I can go about 2 days as long as I carry it around, lol. Luckily it's small.
if I have an unlocked BL, and the latest stock version on KK, how would I get root? Is it possible?
thanks.
Ahoalton said:
if I have an unlocked BL, and the latest stock version on KK, how would I get root? Is it possible?
thanks.
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Flash a custom recovery via fastboot, and then flash SuperSU zip in recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development/root-4-4-x-pie-motorola-devices-t2771623 <-- this thread (not saying it works) is getting popular with Motorola devices. I attempted it myself and got errors just like some other people. Only difference is they still had root and I don't. I suggest following the thread and seeing if it does someday work for us or somebody could attempt it themselves. I'm currently on windows 8.1 so that could be a problem.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development/root-4-4-x-pie-motorola-devices-t2771623 <-- this thread (not saying it works) is getting popular with Motorola devices. I attempted it myself and got errors just like some other people. Only difference is they still had root and I don't. I suggest following the thread and seeing if it does someday work for us or somebody could attempt it themselves. I'm currently on windows 8.1 so that could be a problem.
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^^^He doesn't need an exploit since he has an unlocked BL. Also, this has been checked on the M and HD family of devices, it WILL NOT work because the the current KK updates have already patched the hole that this exploit is meant to take advantage of.
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if I have an unlocked BL, and the latest stock version on KK, how would I get root? Is it possible?
thanks.
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Yes!.. Just use URL="http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Dhacker29/msm8960/CWM6049-RAZR-HD_M-KITKAT.img"]custom recovery[/URL] and flash Superuser zip
And what about aka test points? Many Motorola models had such special test points using which you could get unlock of BL. How about our XT907? Any ideas about test points or shortcircuit of contacts?
No need now! Towelroot will root stock KK, and what magic it does allows Motopocalypse to unlock BL again.
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/16/motorola-bootloader-unlock-razr-hd-towelroot/
Confirmed working!
Root and bootloader unlock!
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No need now! Towelroot will root stock KK, and what magic it does allows Motopocalypse to unlock BL again.
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Towel Root only allows the root access that Motopocalypse needs. The old trust zone was accidentally (or purposely) put back into this OTA, that's what Motopocalyse exploits.
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RikRong said:
Towel Root only allows the root access that Motopocalypse needs. The old trust zone was accidentally (or purposely) put back into this OTA, that's what Motopocalyse exploits.
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Ah, I see. Good to know. :good:
I just managed to get this device from someone the other day. Having been an iphone 5c user for a while, going to a 5c after my last frustrating and horrible android experience with an HTC inspire device, I am back on android for the storage expansion so that I can play emulator games- only to find myself pulling my hair out ONCE AGAIN after all the numerous conflicting advice/ threads/tutorials out here which I have countless wasted hours on already. I don't have time to read through tutorials promising a downgrade from lollipop to kit kat, in hopes of a root so I can pair my ps3 controller wirelessly to my device... constantly stuck on odin failing and what have you, so just give it to me dry and clean. Please help as this is extremely frustrating and annoying.
Can I or can I not root this device? if so How? ( please provide detailed instructions as i don't know what the lingo is around here) If not i'm putting this thing right back on craigslist where I got it from. I am running 5.0.1
All I want to do is pair my ps3 controller wirelessly to my note 4, thought I would be able to do that until sixaxis said it needed 'root access' :silly:
if theres a way to circumvent this, please let me know. I do NOT WANT to use a corded controller with this. Battery life is already kinda sucky on this phone so i'll ened to charge the device as i'm playing
Sunaj1 said:
I just managed to get this device from someone the other day. Having been an iphone 5c user for a while, going to a 5c after my last frustrating and horrible android experience with an HTC inspire device, I am back on android for the storage expansion so that I can play emulator games- only to find myself pulling my hair out ONCE AGAIN after all the numerous conflicting advice/ threads/tutorials out here which I have countless wasted hours on already. I don't have time to read through tutorials promising a downgrade from lollipop to kit kat, in hopes of a root so I can pair my ps3 controller wirelessly to my device... constantly stuck on odin failing and what have you, so just give it to me dry and clean. Please help as this is extremely frustrating and annoying.
Can I or can I not root this device? if so How? ( please provide detailed instructions as i don't know what the lingo is around here) If not i'm putting this thing right back on craigslist where I got it from. I am running 5.0.1
All I want to do is pair my ps3 controller wirelessly to my note 4, thought I would be able to do that until sixaxis said it needed 'root access' :silly:
if theres a way to circumvent this, please let me know. I do NOT WANT to use a corded controller with this. Battery life is already kinda sucky on this phone so i'll ened to charge the device as i'm playing
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Have not read enough, if you have a Verizon locked bootloader... Recommend to put it right away to Craigslist because no root has been found good luck
If you can deal with root on a temp basis, meaning it is lost every reboot, then go that route. Otherwise as EdrickMg stated, it is not available.
How do I know whether the bootloader is locked or not? I might want to buy an N910V, as its much cheaper than international/Indian version, but I need to make sure whether or not the bootloader is unlocked. Cause I can't even think about not rooting a phone in first one hour of purchase. What could I ask the seller to confirm about the bootloader?
If it's a Verizon Note 4, then the bootloader is locked. There is no permanent rooting method for this phone. People are still hopeful that there might be one coming, but I'm willing to bet that there'll never be a method to root it. This phone has been out since October of 2014, with no root method found. There is a temporary root method that will allow you to root your phone, but the next time you reboot, it's gone and your phone is re-locked. To me, that's a lot of effort for something that you lose whenever you reboot your phone, but that's just my opinion. Also, this temporary root is just root - it doesn't unlock your bootloader.
If you absolutely must have a rootable phone with unlocked bootloader, then look elsewhere.
The only thing that we do have is debloater, which is a method that allows us to turn off and block almost anything we want. For me, that's enough, because the only reason I'd want root is to uninstall all of the crap that comes with this phone. It doesn't get rid of the junk, it just turns it off and keeps it from running.
If you want root to be able to install an ad blocker or to install custom kernels and/or ROMs, you cannot do it on this phone and likely (in my opinion), never will be able to.
Okay, I don't understand all these contract things as we don't have them in our country, but Verizon Note 4 and N910V, they are different? If not, how come there is a custom ROM and kernel for the SM-N910V model? The phone does show a red screen where Verizon is written on it. I am not understanding this!
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Okay, I don't understand all these contract things as we don't have them in our country, but Verizon Note 4 and N910V, they are different? If not, how come there is a custom ROM and kernel for the SM-N910V model? The phone does show a red screen where Verizon is written on it. I am not understanding this!
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There is a Verizon Note 4 Developers Edition that comes with an unlocked bootloader and it is rootable. I had to buy it straight from Samsung at full retail price. Totally worth it in my opinion. It is no longer available for sale on the Samsung site though
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If it's a Verizon Note 4, then the bootloader is locked. There is no permanent rooting method for this phone. People are still hopeful that there might be one coming, but I'm willing to bet that there'll never be a method to root it. This phone has been out since October of 2014, with no root method found. There is a temporary root method that will allow you to root your phone, but the next time you reboot, it's gone and your phone is re-locked. To me, that's a lot of effort for something that you lose whenever you reboot your phone, but that's just my opinion. Also, this temporary root is just root - it doesn't unlock your bootloader.
If you absolutely must have a rootable phone with unlocked bootloader, then look elsewhere.
The only thing that we do have is debloater, which is a method that allows us to turn off and block almost anything we want. For me, that's enough, because the only reason I'd want root is to uninstall all of the crap that comes with this phone. It doesn't get rid of the junk, it just turns it off and keeps it from running.
If you want root to be able to install an ad blocker or to install custom kernels and/or ROMs, you cannot do it on this phone and likely (in my opinion), never will be able to.
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I'm happy with a temp root, itll fit my purposes. Can you point me in that direction? and the debloaters direction?
yes sad, so sad that Permanent root was never fount! I am disappointed with Verizon over this......
DikStarrbuck said:
I'm happy with a temp root, itll fit my purposes. Can you point me in that direction? and the debloaters direction?
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It's all in topics in the forum. Easy to find if you look.
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RedsonRising said:
It's all in topics in the forum. Easy to find if you look.
Sent from my SM-N910V using XDA Free mobile app
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Yea, theres SO much stuff in the forum, I honestly dunno what to look for. I'll keep at it, thanks
So what if u have a bootloader that starts with 15? I got 90% on kingoroot running a crap ton of random apps in the backgroundI thought I had it but bam root failed keep in mind I'm on marshmallow to anyone else get 90% are we really close or is it just a trick lol
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So what if u have a bootloader that starts with 15? I got 90% on kingoroot running a crap ton of random apps in the backgroundI thought I had it but bam root failed keep in mind I'm on marshmallow to anyone else get 90% are we really close or is it just a trick lol
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So your bootloader is unlocked already, correct? You need to have an unlocked bootloader and be running Lollipop, here's the thread that shows you how/what to do...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...asy-guide-how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-t3454593
I used the instructions in that thread and didn't have any issues.
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So your bootloader is unlocked already, correct? You need to have an unlocked bootloader and be running Lollipop, here's the thread that shows you how/what to do...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...asy-guide-how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-t3454593
I used the instructions in that thread and didn't have any issues.
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Thanks bud I'll try it tonight! I gone like 6 pages into Google trying to find something that works I got a little confused on the baseband version part. This is a silly question but if I have mine on
N910VVRU2CPF3 and use Odin and flash version: N910VVRU1ANJ5 it won't brick my device? And no my bootloader is not unlocked yet
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Thanks bud I'll try it tonight! I gone like 6 pages into Google trying to find something that works I got a little confused on the baseband version part. This is a silly question but if I have mine on
N910VVRU2CPF3 and use Odin and flash version: N910VVRU1ANJ5 it won't brick my device?
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You'll want to flash the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar .md5 file in ODIN as that is the firmware that Lollipop expects/works on. I don't know what android version N910VVRU1ANJ5 firmware is for. Flashing N910VVRU1ANJ5 shouldn't brick your phone but you will need to have it on N910VVRU2BPA1 to install Lollipop and root.
Trust me, just follow the instructions in the post I previously linked. It's all laid out for you in what is pretty much the easiest way you can do it. As long as you do it in the order listed, with the files provided, it will work.
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You'll want to flash the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar .md5 file in ODIN as that is the firmware that Lollipop expects/works on. I don't know what android version N910VVRU1ANJ5 firmware is for. Flashing N910VVRU1ANJ5 shouldn't brick your phone but you will need to have it on N910VVRU2BPA1 to install Lollipop and root.
Trust me, just follow the instructions in the post I previously linked. It's all laid out for you in what is pretty much the easiest way you can do it. As long as you do it in the order listed, with the files provided, it will work.
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Nj5 was kitkat but I will flash the version you said I greatly appreciate it
Wait hold on my bootloader is locked will it still work? Sorry for the annoying questions I'm a little rusty cause I only get a new phone every 2 years so I barely ever root lol
Rooting this phone is pretty tricky and you may have to repeat the process a few times for it to work. Follow the guide custom_roms_epeptic posted, that's the one I used and even though it took me a couple hours to go from stock to Nseven, it did indeed work. I would recommend using the version of kingoroot found in the zip contained in that guide, I tried kingroot and the newest version of kingoroot and both got hung up at 90% or just didn't work at all.
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Wait hold on my bootloader is locked will it still work? Sorry for the annoying questions I'm a little rusty cause I only get a new phone every 2 years so I barely ever root lol
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Part of the steps you will be doing will be to unlock the bootloader, this is mandatory. If your CID starts with 15, you can change the CID of your device to that of a dev edition device, which can then have its bootloader unlocked. Like I said before, it's all laid out for you in the other thread.
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Part of the steps you will be doing will be to unlock the bootloader, this is mandatory. If your CID starts with 15, you can change the CID of your device to that of a dev edition device, which can then have its bootloader unlocked. Like I said before, it's all laid out for you in the other thread.
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Okay so I FLash the downgrade and then unlock the bootloader
,? Yes?
This thread is intended for the Droid Turbo 2. For the lucky Moto X Force owners, this thread shouldn't apply to you.
I think there are some brilliant minds lurking on this forum and I'm hoping there could be some research done to "encourage" the possibility of attaining root and boot loader access on our Droid Turbo 2 Devices.
My approach here is to establish a collection of "Zero Day Bugs". Security flaws found in our devices that would put our OS as risk. As far as I can tell, Google keeps a record database and the media likes to talk about zero-day discoveries. Of course these bugs need to be timely so zero-day flaws found in 2014 or early 2015 likely were patched with the launch of the DT2.
For example, below is a link to a Zero-Day exploit that elevates the privileges of an app. Can something like this be used? Who has the technical expertise to replicate such an exploit? This thread is to talk about these things.
http://perception-point.io/2016/01/...f-a-linux-kernel-vulnerability-cve-2016-0728/
Hopefully this will spur up some traction and help get us root and bootloader.
Exploit found for Turbo 2 that can grant root access
Given the widespread impact of this exploit, it is likely other device owners are going to try to implement this exploit as well. Please post here if you find any implementations for other devices as it may be usable for the Turbo 2.
It has been confirmed that Quadrooter can exploit the Turbo 2: http://www.zdnet.com/article/quadrooter-security-flaws-affect-over-900-million-android-phones/
Four vulnerabilities (CVE-2016-2059, CVE-2016-2504, CVE-2016-2503, CVE-2016-5340)
And just an FYI:
"ALLOW OEM UNLOCKING" DOES NOTHING ON THE DROID TURBO 2
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windraver said:
This thread is intended for the Droid Turbo 2. For the lucky Moto X Force owners, this thread shouldn't apply to you.
I think there are some brilliant minds lurking on this forum and I'm hoping there could be some research done to "encourage" the possibility of attaining root and boot loader access on our Droid Turbo 2 Devices.
My approach here is to establish a collection of "Zero Day Bugs". Security flaws found in our devices that would put our OS as risk. As far as I can tell, Google keeps a record database and the media likes to talk about zero-day discoveries. Of course these bugs need to be timely so zero-day flaws found in 2014 or early 2015 likely were patched with the launch of the DT2.
For example, below is a link to a Zero-Day exploit that elevates the privileges of an app. Can something like this be used? Who has the technical expertise to replicate such an exploit? This thread is to talk about these things.
http://perception-point.io/2016/01/...f-a-linux-kernel-vulnerability-cve-2016-0728/
Hopefully this will spur up some traction and help get us root and bootloader.
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Could be used on a Terminal Simulator and get the bootloader lock transistor to break safety.
But honestly, my first thought would be to force into QHSUSB_DLOAD and somehow inject all XT1580 stuff to get it recognized as such.
I have installed one-click root (I got it through another site, not from them) and it sometimes says failed to root, but other times, it goes through the process, says it's done and to reboot, but when rebooting it does not have root. I have tried running other apps, like King Root, or Root Genius, or half a dozen others to get it to root, after getting one-click to say it has rooted it. Not sure if this will help or not, and honestly, I'm to the point, I'm ready to give up and do something different. I WILL NEVER buy another Verizon phone, ever! I may not drop them as a carrier, but I wont be keeping their crappy locked junk.
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From what I understand, this thread is for brainstorming. Not ranting about how you didn't do your research.
not a rant
Techn0Luigi said:
From what I understand, this thread is for brainstorming. Not ranting about how you didn't do your research.
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That wasn't a rant about how I didn't do any research. IT was a what I did that might lead to someone having an idea of how it might help.
Don't be a jerk.
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Could be used on a Terminal Simulator and get the bootloader lock transistor to break safety.
But honestly, my first thought would be to force into QHSUSB_DLOAD and somehow inject all XT1580 stuff to get it recognized as such.
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Can you explain the QHSUSB_DLOAD more?
QHSUSB_DLOAD (Qualcomm High-Speed USB Download Mode)
Man... It's been a while. Haven't had fun with any of this.
The bootloader starts and checks everything. There are 3 stages of the bootloader. 1 starts TZ, 2 something else, by 3 everything is booted and then it loads fastboot. QHSUSB_DLOAD is baked into the hardware. If the bootloader file is missing (.sbn) or doesn't match magic key (.hex) then booting fails. Most of the stuff turn off except for the CPU (in this case, ARM Cortex A53 and A78) and communications (USB interface), and it is stuck at QHSUSB_DLOAD. From there, you can load anything raw into the phone. So you can bring over the partitions that is used to boot (so in this case, you may be able to bring over something that damages TZ transistor, thereby unlocking bootloader). What you bring over exactly for the bootloader unlock, it hasn't been discovered even with the original Moto X (2013). However, that's how root is done. Bring over the blocks of the OS that contains the root blocks, and the bootloader doesn't know a thing.
Bring over a valid .sbn and .hex file and forcing the phone CPU to reset would bring the phone back from the missing bootloader, and then fastboot loads, followed by the OS (if the Linux core is present, the boot sector there, but that's another topic).
They rooted the phone in China , they sell it rooted!! Here is the link
m.intl.taobao.com/detail/detail.html?id=521809261322&spm=0.0.0.0
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QHSUSB_DLOAD (Qualcomm High-Speed USB Download Mode)
Man... It's been a while. Haven't had fun with any of this.
The bootloader starts and checks everything. There are 3 stages of the bootloader. 1 starts TZ, 2 something else, by 3 everything is booted and then it loads fastboot. QHSUSB_DLOAD is baked into the hardware. If the bootloader file is missing (.sbn) or doesn't match magic key (.hex) then booting fails. Most of the stuff turn off except for the CPU (in this case, ARM Cortex A53 and A78) and communications (USB interface), and it is stuck at QHSUSB_DLOAD. From there, you can load anything raw into the phone. So you can bring over the partitions that is used to boot (so in this case, you may be able to bring over something that damages TZ transistor, thereby unlocking bootloader). What you bring over exactly for the bootloader unlock, it hasn't been discovered even with the original Moto X (2013). However, that's how root is done. Bring over the blocks of the OS that contains the root blocks, and the bootloader doesn't know a thing.
Bring over a valid .sbn and .hex file and forcing the phone CPU to reset would bring the phone back from the missing bootloader, and then fastboot loads, followed by the OS (if the Linux core is present, the boot sector there, but that's another topic).
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I'd like to see a Verizon phone rooted. That is the version I have and most in the U.S. have as well.
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I finally updated my Turbo 2, losing hope on a root exploit.
Then I read this.
http arstechnica dot com/security/2016/06/godless-apps-some-found-in-google-play-root-90-of-android-phones (sorry, longtime lurker, just registered, can't post links)
It might lead to nothing, but maybe for those who haven't updated an exploit can be found with the godless apps?
The godless app is a hack that steals your data. If it did work, (which from what I understand it only works on 5.1 and below) you'd risk your personal and financial data being stolen and sold.
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They rooted the phone in China , they sell it rooted!! Here is the link
m.intl.taobao.com/detail/detail.html?id=521809261322&spm=0.0.0.0
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Any luck in contacting the seller on how it is rooted?
I'm sure they use stolen Lenovo/Motorola factory development "engineering" software which unlocks the bootloader. It's the same phone as the Moto X Force but with locked down bootloader.
There were similar Droid Turbo phones being sold with unlocked bootloader a year ago in China, months before the Sunshine exploit was found.
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I finally updated my Turbo 2, losing hope on a root exploit.
Then I read this.
http arstechnica dot com/security/2016/06/godless-apps-some-found-in-google-play-root-90-of-android-phones (sorry, longtime lurker, just registered, can't post links)
It might lead to nothing, but maybe for those who haven't updated an exploit can be found with the godless apps?
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I dont have my dt2 but link to one of the apps in case someone wants to try
https://apkpure.com/summer-flashlight/com.foresight.free.flashlight?hl=en
I'm usually just lurking here and grab Roms and exploits when they pop up, but I have something to add. Has anyone unlocked the developer settings? There's a toggle named 'oem unlocking' with a subtext of 'allow the bootloader to be unlocked'. Does this mean the bootloader can be unlocked? Last Verizon phone I had was a g3 and only way to gain a faux unlock was to use 'bump' to install twrp. Could this be possible with the turbo 2? I'm not a coder or anything, but just trying to add to the think tank here
This setting does nothing.
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This setting does nothing.
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There really should be a sticky saying "ALLOW OEM UNLOCKING DOES NOTHING ON THE DT2"
Droid turbo 2
After spending countless hours trying to unlock my bootloader to root my phone I'm at an impasse I've been told the Verizon and at&t models arnt able to be unlocked I will keep trying to get around this to root and install custom roms if anyone has any tips
Rhydenallnight said:
After spending countless hours trying to unlock my bootloader to root my phone I'm at an impasse I've been told the Verizon and at&t models arnt able to be unlocked I will keep trying to get around this to root and install custom roms if anyone has any tips
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Crack the case, hook up some leads (microscope) and dump the memory for the boot loader is the only thing I can think of. Don't know if the that is even possible with that memory. It's probably integrated with other stuff.
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Update: Oh yeah, it's encrypted. Guess that won't work.
Found something. Does anyone know if this vulnerability exists on the Droid Turbo 2?
CVE-2015-1805
http://www.computerworld.com/articl...itical-android-root-vulnerability-itbwcw.html
There is a proof of concept out there. Has anyone tried it?
https://github.com/dosomder/iovyroot
while the g6 alone is a fantastic device we at&t users want to play to. as of now i know you cannot boot into fastboot on the variant as ive tried. I also know the chances are slim considering the g5 still is locked. but nothings impossible on xda. look at the H910 V20 model for at&t. its unlocked with dirty santa exploit.
this is a donate thread for bootloader unlock, root and twrp.
im not taking a tally so if someone wants to do that then feel free. only rules are you pay what you pledge upon project completion.
this thread is for discussion and pledges. :good:
updated :
i no longer have the device. i couldn't live without root, got a op3t. but feel free to keep this open for others.
Anyone want to get this BOUNTY up and going with me?
Count me in for $20
I'll give $50
I1l also give $80.
Unlock, Root, TWRP, and don't kill anything along the way... $100.
Root? Any progress? this device deserves some love. Bounty anyone?
I'd happily pitch in $50 for an unlock. Itching to try out some oreo roms
The G5 remaining locked doesn't make it seem all that likely though
Though I'd love to be proven wrong! (please, before I give in to the 5T announcement tomorrow)
Guys I dont wanna be that guy, But look back in history now with G4 G5 and now G6 More than likely bootloader unlock will never be achieved AS any device now on noug and above check system verity root is not possible without unlocked bootloader...
The biggest thing here is my self included If you want a rooted device Research before purchases...
Dont buy devices on hope that root and bl unlock will be achieved As LGs "newer" Bootloader signing is impenetrable as of now.
TheMadScientist said:
Guys I dont wanna be that guy, But look back in history now with G4 G5 and now G6 More than likely bootloader unlock will never be achieved AS any device now on noug and above check system verity root is not possible without unlocked bootloader...
The biggest thing here is my self included If you want a rooted device Research before purchases...
Dont buy devices on hope that root and bl unlock will be achieved As LGs "newer" Bootloader signing is impenetrable as of now.
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I admit, I did NOT do my research. I got a good deal on it, so I picked it up. Coming from the last 2 devices having bootloader unlocked, I suppose I got used to it. It's not the worst thing in the world, but I love to tinker. Guess I'll pick up another device, if I feel like bricking it with some dude's crazy kernels or ROMs
hangtenboy said:
I admit, I did NOT do my research. I got a good deal on it, so I picked it up. Coming from the last 2 devices having bootloader unlocked, I suppose I got used to it. It's not the worst thing in the world, but I love to tinker. Guess I'll pick up another device, if I feel like bricking it with some dude's crazy kernels or ROMs
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I studdied the encryption on the g4s bootloader quite a bit and there was no hope at that time. And still dont look good....
By the way I am a oldskool hoosier myself born and raised in gary and merrillville
i will kick in 50bux towards a bounty
Such a nice phone, so many bloatware :S
guys my lg g6 h870 is burned motherboard...so i buy from ebay a used motherboard at&t..work well also with my italian career, it is possible to install h870 firmware inside h871 smartphone? because without at&t sim i cannot update firmware it's always say that is updated but is no true..in at&t without sim card will not update...is the root the way to doit?
Just curious since I have heard about a unlocked bootloader and root being successful...is it true?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/how-to/fundraiser-to-unlock-bootloader-t3959036
interesting information here
if anyone can provide me with a US997 unlocked version imei number i might have something for yall
UPDATE : i need more time and research
I'm new to the Pixel 2 XL and wanted to know if unlocking the bootloader alone will cause Google Pay to become non-functional? I am not rooted, just bootloader unlocked.
I have seen other threads where folks have clearly rooted their device and are using Magisk and other stuff to make it work. Is that what I will need to do?
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robn30 said:
I'm new to the Pixel 2 XL and wanted to know if unlocking the bootloader alone will cause Google Pay to become non-functional? I am not rooted, just bootloader unlocked.
I have seen other threads where folks have clearly rooted their device and are using Magisk and other stuff to make it work. Is that what I will need to do?
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If you unlock bootloader without rooting with Magisk then yes google pay will not work
krolla03 said:
If you unlock bootloader without rooting with Magisk then yes google pay will not work
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Yeah, I did a bit more research online and saw that unlocking alone killed Google Pay. So with Magisk do you just go in and set Google Pay to ignore root like I did in my Moto X Pure? Was super simple with that phone.
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it's a lot more complicated and involved with a unlocked bootloader and Pixel 2.....
but, if you're willing, you can achieve it by reading through this thread ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-google-pay-gms-17-1-22-pie-t3929950 ) -- I highly suggest using the method via the magisk module that does most/all the editing, which you can find the OP (in terms of the magisk module) on Post #176 -- and, for what it's worth and what it seems, you only need to do it once as it seems to survive updating even with the Full Factory image...!
Good luck and hope this helps!
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it's a lot more complicated and involved with a unlocked bootloader and Pixel 2.....
but, if you're willing, you can achieve it by reading through this thread ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-google-pay-gms-17-1-22-pie-t3929950 ) -- I highly suggest using the method via the magisk module that does most/all the editing, which you can find the OP (in terms of the magisk module) on Post #176 -- and, for what it's worth and what it seems, you only need to do it once as it seems to survive updating even with the Full Factory image...!
Good luck and hope this helps!
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Definitely way more involved then what was required on my Moto X Pure. All you had to do there was turn off GPay in Magisk and root was bypassed for GPay. I am shocked that this sticks through fastboot reimaging. I think I'm just going to rock on with no root for now. I have no desire to tweak the P2XL, I love stock Android the way the Pixel does it. The only value I get with root is Titanium Backup for all my data. Sucks that Android still doesn't have a way to backup your entire device to PC like Apple does. IMO it's the single biggest issue with Android overall. It forces you into root to do it as many app developers don't allow ADB backup via developer options.