Motorola came out with a phone called Moto X Pure Edition where it could easily be unlocked.
Does anyone know if the Moto Z can be rooted or the Moto Z Force? I'm hoping so, because I thought this was the successor to the Moto X Pure Edition which was easily rooted.
If it can't be rooted will the unlocked versions that come out in the fall be rootable? and will they work on Verizon Wireless on all their bands?
Thanks!
This is all that I have found http://www.droid-life.com/2016/06/09/unlocked-moto-z-will-gsm/
If they really make that kind of a move, then that's the last nail in the coffin for Motorola, I kissed Samsung Galaxy phones away for the same reason, no root, no boot loader unlock, will not ever buy their phones until they make them rootable.
So I guess the next best phone on the market is a Nexus?
Though if the Moto phone's bootloader is locked but it can be rooted then I'll buy it, but root is the most important feature to me.
one plus 3 imo is the comparable phone to the moto z. still waiting to see what the 2016 nexus lineup will be. but I am with you, I am a die hard moto fan because of thei open eco system, if the lock it, good bye moto... may go op3
From the linked article..
According to Motorola, when asked if the Moto Z would be unlocked and work on all carriers, like last year’s Pure Edition, they responded to us by saying that the unlocked Moto Z will be “available on GSM networks starting September.”
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If that quote from Motorola is verbatim, then my reading comprehension says they didn't answer the question at all.
I don't know for sure of course, but I would be surprised if the non-Verizon version of the phone does not work on CDMA.
any news on a root exploit?
TwoBuells said:
any news on a root exploit?
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Here you go!
Not trying to be too much of an asshole, but if a root becomes available it will be the hottest thread in this forum and will be sticked. Keep your eyes and ears open and be patient.
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Here you go!
Not trying to be too much of an asshole, but if a root becomes available it will be the hottest thread in this forum and will be sticked. Keep your eyes and ears open and be patient.
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thanks, I been searching everyday since the release date, but now that link helps .....
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TwoBuells said:
thanks, I been searching everyday since the release date, but now that link helps .....
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I never bought a new phone on its release date, all my other phones have been out for a while when I got one so Root, ROMS and other stuff were always out there. So as your say if and when root does come out for this phone, it will be a hot thread. Thats cool, with some of the reviews I've read, I didn't think this was a popular phone. I think mine runs great but its painfully stock.
I'm thinking about this:
Since Moto Z's BootLoader can be unlocked (I'v tried), why there is no TWRP for moto Z.
Once we get TWRP, we get root, right?
TeddyEd said:
I'm thinking about this:
Since Moto Z's BootLoader can be unlocked (I'v tried), why there is no TWRP for moto Z.
Once we get TWRP, we get root, right?
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1. Moto Z's bootloader cannot be unlocked at this time. The option in dev options is not the one to go by
2. TWRP and root have nothing to do with each other. But yes.. most likely if and when the bootloader can be unlocked, one should be able to install supersu and root the phone.
I bought an international version of the Moto Z and was able to unlock my bootloader.
How do I go about rooting my phone from here? There are no custom loaders or ROMs available.
panda farts said:
I bought an international version of the Moto Z and was able to unlock my bootloader.
How do I go about rooting my phone from here? There are no custom loaders or ROMs available.
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here ya go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32965365#post32965365
Thanks for getting this started :good:
wolfu11 said:
here ya go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32965365#post32965365
Thanks for getting this started :good:
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This is a little beyond my current technical expertise.
Am I supposed to be compiling this on the device itself? The directions give me the impression that it would need CM or Omni installed already to compile this. Also it seems like I would already need root access on the device to be able to port it. Doesn't that create a chicken/egg problem?
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This is a little beyond my current technical expertise.
Am I supposed to be compiling this on the device itself? The directions give me the impression that it would need CM or Omni installed already to compile this. Also it seems like I would already need root access on the device to be able to port it. Doesn't that create a chicken/egg problem?
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I believe you can do this emulated from a computer. But since no one that I know of has an unlocked bootloader you are the only one who can test that it's working properly. Or wait for others who get the international version to do it. Since most of the people on here at the current time are on Verizon asking us is futile. I will say that I am working on a unlock method but until that is successful I will not be looking into TWRP.
Take Care.
panda farts said:
This is a little beyond my current technical expertise.
Am I supposed to be compiling this on the device itself? The directions give me the impression that it would need CM or Omni installed already to compile this. Also it seems like I would already need root access on the device to be able to port it. Doesn't that create a chicken/egg problem?
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Do you even Linux bro?
A computer running Linux is required. Hence the part that says you need to know basic Linux commands and how to compile AOSP.
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It can be rooted now in China. But the twrp is not for phones on Verizon Wireless.
searching the moto z's forums on 汐梦社区
w.halley said:
It can be rooted now in China. But the twrp is not for phones on Verizon Wireless.
searching the moto z's forums on 汐梦社区
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great find! This is good news for us with the force
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It can be rooted now in China. But the twrp is not for phones on Verizon Wireless.
searching the moto z's forums on 汐梦社区
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So the Z can be rooted? The Moto Z Droid? I'm confused
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I've alread find a way to root, when I replied enough I'll post a thread
JackyGreen said:
I've alread find a way to root, when I replied enough I'll post a thread
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Cool ?
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mrbracht said:
So the Z can be rooted? The Moto Z Droid? I'm confused
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just for unlocked vesions.
Related
Just waiting on a custom kernel now that we have trwp and my phone is complete hoping dr87 will make a version of simple kernel for the g3
I believe this is just a work around so boot loader is still locked but you can flash roms
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I believe this is just a work around so boot loader is still locked but you can flash roms
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Originally Posted by thecubed
Hi there,
You're perfectly fine to have an opinion, and I'm glad you phrased it as such - it's not offensive at all what you have to say. However, I don't necessarily agree with everything you've written though.
1. Yes, this is a true unlock. There is no other unlock mechanism on these phones. This is not a work-around, and calling it as such implies that there is any alternate method to use.
2. As for bricking, unfortunately we can't be held responsible for people that haven't done the legwork to verify that what they're doing is safe. We (Team Codefire) never released any mods for the G3 variants that were not unlocked in an effort to do our side of the responsibility to not make it easy for people to accidentally brick their phones. Now that recovery is released, if the end user does not ensure that TWRP functions on their device and ends up getting it in a state where the stock rom does not boot - this is 100% their problem as we were careful to ensure that all the information an informed user needs to make this work on their phones is out there.
2a. Regarding CrossDL, we actually will have a workaround for that here soon. As long as people don't touch their LAF or Factory partitions we can unbrick them from almost anything short of them editing sbl/rpm/tz partitions (which nobody should ever be doing!)
So are you implying boot loader is unlocked? Because this is similar to Loki like on the g2
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jparasita said:
So are you implying boot loader is unlocked? Because this is similar to Loki like on the g2
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This is from the Bumped thread
Is this similar to Loki?
No, you will not need to ensure your firmware version matches exactly with the ROM you have. You will only need to make sure that the ROM you downloaded is compatible with your carrier.
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This is from the Bumped thread
Is this similar to Loki?
No, you will not need to ensure your firmware version matches exactly with the ROM you have. You will only need to make sure that the ROM you downloaded is compatible with your carrier.
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Ok my point is without the boot loader being unlocked no custom kernals
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jparasita said:
Ok my point is without the boot loader being unlocked no custom kernals
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Dude geez custom kernels will be no issue,aosp won't come with stock kernel.. Its not Loki ,its unlock.. Dev will upload there stuff to server it will be bumped and rest is history..
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Without going into details the end user will have no worries ,flash kernels,aosp,mods, etc
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Ok my point is without the boot loader being unlocked no custom kernals
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It is unlocked...
jparasita said:
Ok my point is without the boot loader being unlocked no custom kernals
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It's already been started by the devs that roms AND kernels will be able to be flashed as long as they are bump compatible. So yes there will be custom kernels.
As already stated here, and in other threads as well as the official Bump thread by the developers themselves, this has unlocked our bootloader. We are essentially free to flash ROMs, kernels, and other mods (provided they've been Bumped) as if this were a Nexus device. The past couple days have been a fantastic turn of events for our lovely device.
Now, am I the only one constantly checking the development threads hoping for one that has [ROM] in its title? I know we're probably weeks away, but I can't contain myself. I'll gladly donate $50 to the first developer who brings us a fully functional AOSP ROM.
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As already stated here, and in other threads as well as the official Bump thread by the developers themselves, this has unlocked our bootloader. We are essentially free to flash ROMs, kernels, and other mods (provided they've been Bumped) as if this were a Nexus device. The past couple days have been a fantastic turn of events for our lovely devic .
Now, am I the only one constantly checking the development threads hoping for one that has [ROM] in its title? I know we're probably weeks away, but I can't contain myself. I'll gladly donate $50 to the first developer who brings us a fully functional AOSP ROM.
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I heard someone had cyanogenmod running already
Chilidog said:
I heard someone had cyanogenmod running already
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Some devs were given the bump api early so they could get to working on ROM's.
There is a working CM with bugs in the works and should be released probably around the same time the bump api is released.
People are talking something as long as the developer "bumped, bumps" roms and kernels, what does that exactly means?
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People are talking something as long as the developer "bumped, bumps" roms and kernels, what does that exactly means?
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The roms have to be modified (aka bumped) to work with this method of flashing.
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The roms have to be modified (aka bumped) to work with this method of flashing.
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Roms don't have to be modified the boot.IMG has to be bumped so we can flash,cubed has said very simple and will share soon with the Dev so the end user has no worries.
so does anyone have anything to test yet. I am itching. I preordered a note 4 the other day now I am thinking I will be cancelling that
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The roms have to be modified (aka bumped) to work with this method of flashing.
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ok thanks
Oh btw for anyone that told me this was not a work around eat it!
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/lg-g3-bootloader-workaround-xdatv/
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Oh btw for anyone that told me this was not a work around eat it!
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/lg-g3-bootloader-workaround-xdatv/
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True unlock last time I checked the arthor of that did not have anything to do with it. Idk what makes them think its a workaround.
That's like LG saying thats an LG G3 & and your telling them no it's a fake (clone)
Who are you going to believe
Anyways it don't matter it's unlocked why are you stressing it so much? Lol
So they are getting root for locked bootloaders over in the Z3 forum. I imagine it would work for our phones, except that to do that someone with an already rooted device would need to provide the info they need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598
BladeRunner said:
So they are getting root for locked bootloaders over in the Z3 forum. I imagine it would work for our phones, except that to do that someone with an already rooted device would need to provide the info they need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598
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You should probably study up a little before posting
thegrants82 said:
You shoot probably study up a little before posting
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Do you a have a point or anything constructively to add?
BladeRunner said:
Do you a have a point or anything constructively to add?
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No but obviously neither do you on bootloaders and rooting.
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No but obviously neither do you on bootloaders and rooting.
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Do you understand what I mean by a catch-22?
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Do you understand what I mean by a catch-22?
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I understand your post but you don't know what your talking about.
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I understand your post but you don't know what your talking about.
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I would say that you don't understand my post. They have found a root exploit for the Z3 (or at least certain variants of it at this point) which is exactly what we z3v owners are looking for, however for the devs to make it work for our phones someone with an unlocked boot loader and root would have to supply them with the info they need. Quite obviously we don't have an unlocked boot loader to get root hence the catch-22
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I would say that you don't understand my post. They have found a root exploit for the Z3 (or at least certain variants of it at this point) which is exactly what we z3v owners are looking for, however for the devs to make it work for our phones someone with an unlocked boot loader and root would have to supply them with the info they need. Quite obviously we don't have an unlocked boot loader to get root hence the catch-22
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Good luck.
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Good luck.
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:what:
You know doesn't make sense for someone to give adb output when, if, they already have root.
1linuxfreak said:
You know doesn't make sense for someone to give adb output when, if, they already have root.
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That's the problem here. He has no idea.
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That's the problem here. He has no idea.
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apparently you haven't been following the thread. Those that are developing the root method need the adb output from someone that already has root. Some of the Z3 variants already had root by unlocking the bootloader.
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You know doesn't make sense for someone to give adb output when, if, they already have root.
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The root method they are working on is for locked bootloaders, they need the output from someone that previously achieved root by unlocking the bootloader. It is beneficial on Sony devices to have root without unlocking the bootloader so you can save your DRM keys/back up the TA partion. Also rooting without unlocking doesn't disable some on the camera functions.
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apparently you haven't been following the thread. Those that are developing the root method need the adb output from someone that already has root. Some of the Z3 variants already had root by unlocking the bootloader.
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Lol I had two members msg me about how to add you to an ignore list. Didn't know about that so good luck to you and please stop posting about topics that you know nothing about. If you are wanting a high post count then just welcome new members. Judging by your posts I don't think its a secret that other members already know your deal. Later on!
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Lol I had two members msg me about how to add you to an ignore list. Didn't know about that so good luck to you and please stop posting about topics that you know nothing about. If you are wanting a high post count then just welcome new members. Judging by your posts I don't think its a secret that other members already know your deal. Later on!
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It's pretty obvious that you are the one that just doesn't get it.
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You know doesn't make sense for someone to give adb output when, if, they already have root.
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not everyone would need to provide the adb output, just one person with the device. So, if by a miracle, one person had a z3v with an unlockable boot loader, rooted their phone and provided the adb output then they might be able to make the root tool work on the z3v's that have locked boot loaders, but since no one, afaik, has a z3v with an unlocked boot loader then we can't achieve root via the root tool. Thus the catch-22
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not everyone would need to provide the adb output, just one person with the device. So, if by a miracle, one person had a z3v with an unlockable boot loader, rooted their phone and provided the adb output then they might be able to make the root tool work on the z3v's that have locked boot loaders, but since no one, afaik, has a z3v with an unlocked boot loader then we can't achieve root via the root tool. Thus the catch-22
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Yeah I got the reference, if I had root so would everyone else here cause I would share it with everyone and claim the three thousand dollar bounty offered.
1linuxfreak said:
Yeah I got the reference, if I had root so would everyone else here cause I would share it with everyone and claim the three thousand dollar bounty offered.
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I suspect we won't have to worry about anyone collecting that bounty in the near future.
So I am npt that experienced when it comes to this stuff but im pretty sure verizon does NOT have an unlocked bootloader. I have the s4 and am looking into the z3v. I know people are still currently trying to break it. But the s4 can use towel root. Obviously its not that simple here since its not done yet. But seeing as this is still fairly new. They will have root sometime soon.
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If you had read the thread, there's no catch 22. The exploits they're leveraging were patched on the Z3v and TMo Z3 prior to release. It was stated multiple times.
I'm simply curious... how difficult would it be for one to compile TWRP and obtain root for the T-Mobile V10?
I've been a tech geek for awhile and I'm somewhat proficient in Linux as I've gained quite a bit of experience playing about and running my own server. Setting up a small dev Ubuntu install wouldn't be much of an issue. I would love to help bring something to this community if at all possible. The first goal would be to render TWRP usable on the V10. In our case, we have an unlocked bootloader but no compatible custom recovery?
So I guess my question is, where does one start?
Thanks ahead of time for the responses! As a new V10 owner, I'm happy to meet you guys! :good:
DopeEncounter said:
I'm simply curious... how difficult would it be for one to compile TWRP and obtain root for the T-Mobile V10?
I've been a tech geek for awhile and I'm somewhat proficient in Linux as I've gained quite a bit of experience playing about and running my own server. Setting up a small dev Ubuntu install wouldn't be much of an issue. I would love to help bring something to this community if at all possible. The first goal would be to render TWRP usable on the V10. In our case, we have an unlocked bootloader but no compatible custom recovery?
So I guess my question is, where does one start?
Thanks ahead of time for the responses! As a new V10 owner, I'm happy to meet you guys! :good:
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Check out how other LG devices got root and such
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supergear said:
Check out how other LG devices got root and such
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There is already a trip 3.0.0.1 mm version floating around here somewhere... Just no way to flash it yet...
Common sense isn't all that common
ZDeuce2 said:
There is already a trip 3.0.0.1 mm version floating around here somewhere... Just no way to flash it yet...
Common sense isn't all that common
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What commands have been tried? I thought we could re-unlock the bl as we did on lp, just using a different command.
Swizzle82 said:
What commands have been tried? I thought we could re-unlock the bl as we did on lp, just using a different command.
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You can unlock the bootloader, just can't flash twrp...
Common sense isn't all that common
There has been a number of vulnerabilities announced in the past couple of days, mainly because of the release of the Pixel. My question is why none of these exploits being used to root "unrootable" phones. I understand these exploits can be used in malicious ways but most people just want to remove or disable bloat. I know someone will say don't buy a device hoping it gets unlocked but it's the save scenario as the Verizon Pixel. I am just hoping someone could tell me why the Moto Z (Verizon) seems to be left out in the wind when it comes to development.
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There has been a number of vulnerabilities announced in the past couple of days, mainly because of the release of the Pixel. My question is why none of these exploits being used to root "unrootable" phones. I understand these exploits can be used in malicious ways but most people just want to remove or disable bloat. I know someone will say don't buy a device hoping it gets unlocked but it's the save scenario as the Verizon Pixel. I am just hoping someone could tell me why the Moto Z (Verizon) seems to be left out in the wind when it comes to development.
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It's not the same, moto requires an unlock token that's unique to each phone.
Pixel just needed the oem unlock command enabled. Which was easier to achieve.
Once the moto x 2014 was older Verizon allowed Motorola to supply unlock codes.
Hopefully that same scenario plays out with this phone and we eventually get an unlock method.
Don't expect much on the development scene though this is no nexus/pixel.
And even the unlocked versions of this phone have no custom roms.
I'm not knocking this phone one bit mind you, I get over 5 hours SOT and have disabled all the bloat using debloater.
I use pyrope browser and all ads are blocked.
I don't miss root using this phone as much as I thought I would.
And I use this phone as my daily driver.
Unless you haven't noticed it yet, there is root. You can check in the ROM section, and install @janjan his ROM, which grants you ROOT, OR you patch your phone with @erfanoabdi his patch for Force_Encrypt found HERE, or install the anti Force_Encrypt KERNEL or modify it yourself, found HERE. Then just flash SuperSU, and you should be just fine. I made a guide for the entire process in case you want, you can check it out HERE.
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Unless you haven't noticed it yet, there is root. You can check in the ROM section, and install @janjan his ROM, which grants you ROOT, OR you patch your phone with @erfanoabdi his patch for Force_Encrypt found HERE, or install the anti Force_Encrypt KERNEL or modify it yourself, found HERE. Then just flash SuperSU, and you should be just fine. I made a guide for the entire process in case you want, you can check it out HERE.
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The OP has the Droid version that can't be rooted by the methods you are suggesting.
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PiousInquisitor said:
The OP has the Droid version that can't be rooted by the methods you are suggesting.
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Ah i see, i am not usually used to locked devices, which is why i never take them into consideration when talking about Android, sorry.
Hello, there is a way to root this phone???
I want to unlock it.
Thanks
luisypica said:
Hello, there is a way to root this phone???
I want to unlock it.
Thanks
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When you did your search on XDA, did you find your answer?
Ramer said:
When you did your search on XDA, did you find your answer?
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NO, I didn´t find anything, that´s why I am asking for.
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NO, I didn´t find anything, that´s why I am asking for.
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Hmm, it's posted ALL OVER XDA. The Sprint S8+ has a locked bootloader. As of now, we don't have root.
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Hmm, it's posted ALL OVER XDA. The Sprint S8+ has a locked bootloader. As of now, we don't have root.
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Many phone with locked bootloaders has root. I know is hardest than unlocked bootloaders but is not impossible.
I hope will be as soon as possible.
Thanks
luisypica said:
Hello, there is a way to root this phone???
I want to unlock it.
Thanks
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Here you go.
here it is,
https://www.oneclickroot.com/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s8/
lol
94tbird said:
here it is,
lol
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I wonder if it's going to brick a Snapdragon S8 or will it just not work. That site doesn't even mention the two types of chipsets, at least not that I found on a quick reading.
94tbird said:
here it is,
https://www.oneclickroot.com/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s8/
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This is a paid option and not for developer types like us. I am not convinced they support our USA model 955U anyway.
I would think Chainfire might come out with something like happened with S7 Edge. We shall see. Been 3 weeks.
photolarry said:
This is a paid option and not for developer types like us. I am not convinced they support our USA model 955U anyway.
I would think Chainfire might come out with something like happened with S7 Edge. We shall see. Been 3 weeks.
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Think you missed the "lol" portion if my post
So I have been doing some research and the same kind of issue was occurring with the S7/Edge and there was a modified ODIN and "Engineering" boot.img (kernel) that claims to root the device. So I am curious if using that "modified hack" version of ODIN and a boot.img that has a kernel compatible with snapdragon (the only one I see in main s8+ forum is for Exynos). Not sure if this is really safe to do but I am guessing that once enough devs want root on this device, something will be out there. Has anyone tried KingRoot?
I have trieed Kingroot but always fail!!!
I hope Chainfire can do something for us.
Anyway: eng kernel exist for this device? Snapdragon version ofcourse.
I contacted the support team for oneclickroot and they said that they do not have a root for the US versions of the S8+.
Was wondering if there would be a way to modify and or port the s7 boot.img to an s8+ variant? Maybe even a way to "trick" it as to read it like an exynos vairant processor?
i just bougt sprint s8+ off swappa. any update to the rooting it cause im gonna unlock it.
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So I have been doing some research and the same kind of issue was occurring with the S7/Edge and there was a modified ODIN and "Engineering" boot.img (kernel) that claims to root the device. So I am curious if using that "modified hack" version of ODIN and a boot.img that has a kernel compatible with snapdragon (the only one I see in main s8+ forum is for Exynos). Not sure if this is really safe to do but I am guessing that once enough devs want root on this device, something will be out there. Has anyone tried KingRoot?
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I've tried KingRoot, but it's hot garbage. Seeing so much in the way of information regarding the S8 Plus having a locked bootloader (Sprint ENG_US version or any other carrier variant for that matter), and I was wondering if there is any new information? Eager to root this bad boy, but no bueno thus far. I'm seeing the information for international ones using the Exynos, but I found this 'CF-Auto-Root-dream2qltesq-dream2qltesq-smg955u.tar' earlier this afternoon. Not even sure if this is compatible and I'm not going to be the guinea pig today. Has anybody else messed with this kit?
Anybody have any relevant information pertaining to effective rooting of the S8 Plus on Sprint by chance? Until I hear of some success with this, I'm not going to attempt. Got a bit of a qualm with a $1K paperweight. Please advise.
Thanks!