yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] darthmalus:
this stuff with at&t is asinine, theoretically if i was able to procure a T-Mobile unlocked version i could flash non TW roms to it like CM 11 and what not >?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kevinco1:
So many news articles came out last week about it now being legal to unlock your phones in the US after Obama signed it into law last week.

This has probably confused consumers, none of the reporting said anything about the difference between carrier and bootloader unlocking and the fact that bootloaders will still be locked by carriers if they choose to do so.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DeadlySin9:
Yeah, plenty of people have gone with t-mobile s4's or any other BL unlocked variant and just sim unlocked them.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dbuckham:
It may be done by Rosenberg again! If I read right he found a multi device boot loader unlock.http://androidandme.com/2014/08/new...cks-moto-x-says-exploit-affects-many-devices/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] RuggedHunter:
Unfortunately not

However I have faith the the very smart devs working on it will find SOME beneficial use of his vulnerability!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dbuckham:
Here's to hoping...again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mascondante:
Put me down for $20. Safestrap is OK but unlocked bootloader is what we really need to have features like Selinux permissive.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] rebel1699:
You dont need an unlocked bootloader to get SE Linux permissive. Look for the app here in the forum for an app called SELinux mode changer. All you need is root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Can0dope:
SELinux Mode Changer is also available for free on the Play Store.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mascondante:
Even after disabling Knox SELinux goes back to enforcing even with that app. Same thing happened on my Galaxy S4. Even custom roms like CM11 and MahdiRom wouldn't help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] rebel1699:
Very strange, as mine stays permissive with no issues.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Can0dope:
Mine goes back to enforcing on reboot, but it automatically changes it back...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] shadezero:
I use tasker to change mine back 30 seconds after boot
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] NighthawkXL:
Mine stays at Enforcing as well on Purified, running the changer gives me the error "Cannot find SELinux Status" or something along those lines. I haven't been able to figure out the cause thus far.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] stingerbs:
I think certain ROMS automatically change the SELinux settings
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] flroots:
Can anyone tell me which variants of the S4 are fully compatible with AT&T network and have an unlocked bootloader? I bot the I337 before realizing the problem :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cantenna:
By an s4 from any carrier who is not At&t and you are good to go
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ozz200127:
Isn't Verizon gs4 locked also
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] NighthawkXL:
T-Mobile is your best bet...

Sprint will also work.

Any Canadian or international variant also.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] flroots:
Thanks. That helps a lot. I've looked at the T-mobile (M919), but according to this site, the T-mobile has only one of the three LTE frequencies available on the I337 and the Sprint has none:

http://www.phonemore.com/compare/pho...tt-32gb/340721

M919 T-mobile: LTE 700

I337 At&T: LTE 700/1700/2100

L720 Sprint: LTE 1900

Is that correct and if so, Is it significant?

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Thanks. I understand the I9500 is totally incompatible and as mentioned above, it seems like many if not all of the other variants support different LTE frequencies compared to the AT&T I337.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] NighthawkXL:
To my recollection that shouldn't matter on the M919 once you flash a custom ROM with the proper modems for AT&T, and set your APN's. I could be mistaken.... it's been a long while since I messed with a non-I337 S4. Might want to have someone else verify that. All I know is we have plenty of folks here using T-Mobile devices merely for the unlocked bootloader.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dannydav709:
already 2015 and no method to unlock bootloader on att galaxy s4

did they ever find a method to unlock the bootloader
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] s629c:
Nope
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] TheShanMan:
Is there any chance this will ever happen? Maybe there just needs to be renewed interest and bounty offers? I'll chip in $20.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] fargonaz:
Plenty of other phones out there; you should really move on if you're hell bent on customization.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] TheShanMan:
I haven't found one I like yet and still really like my S4. But maybe I need to consider buying an unlocked S4 and selling my locked one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] E36Nick90:
I had a GS5 and traded it so I could get an HTC one M8. It's a WONDERFUL phone and it's happily running CM13 now. I would highly recommend it to anyone. I got the ATT version of it and I picked it up for $100 which ain't bad at all imo. Check the app offerup, or CL just make sure you check out the ESN/IMEI on Swappa i'm sure you can find a good deal on one. The verizon version can be unlocked also but you will have to purchase sunshine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] AnthomX:
I will throw in a minimum of $10.

Bringing it too $900
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Skizzy034:
Anyone read the article from the XDA Portal? Pretty rough stuff.

Sorry if something about this has been posted already, I'll go through and look. If it has I'll remove this post.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] paleman27:
Fu... it... I'm in for a $100 more! It's a Grand!

$1,000 to whoever unlocks this *****. ($170 bonus if it's done by 5/7.)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 02busa:
The right Samsung or AT&T employee could pocket $1170... If they could get away with it.. :D

Sent from my Atrix HD Maxx...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mkosmo:
I'm looking to buy the AT&T S4 next week, so I'll pitch $20 to whoever gets through it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] paleman27:
It will serve the purpose of this thread: unlock the bootloader.

BTW its $1,190. ($1,020 plus $170 5/7 bonus)

EDIT: Can someone please book this? Name and pledge amount.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 05GT:
I'm in for $20.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ZPaul2Fresh8:
I donated for the ROOT, so I might as well throw in a little something here. Put me down for $10.00.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] anethema:
I'm in for $20. $50 if done by the week deadline (5/7)

Sometimes I don't check threads in a long time so if this goes through someone PM me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mocsab:
I didnt start it - I only particpated in it. you have a good point - one that I didn't consider when I joined others who had started this thing - I doubt that the money raised is really the kind of money that would cause the sort of discord that you suggest - and. I don't have all the answers - I certainly don't have the knowledge to offer help to the devs doing this work - when I saw what was being suggested it gave me an opportunity to give the one thing I can to help move this effort forward, which was the only thing I want to see happen
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] whytechapel_x:
Is there a forum for the T-mobile version?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] paleman27:
I wrote down the pledges and their amount. I tallied it 4 times. As of anethema $20 + $30. We have a purse of:

$1,040 plus the $200 bonus if it gets done before 5/7. This is a decent amount. In my heart I'm thinking of it as a College Mini-Grant. I know there are a lot of students out their pushing hard to finish up and start up with their dreams. I don't now what the credit goes for nowadays but I'm sure this will knock down a course.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SysAdmNj:
By 5/7, that means that our device is unlocked correct? No maybes or good progress correct? I want to clear that up before I commit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lowspeed:
I would say yes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] xRaz0r:
I'll donate $20 + another $20 if unlocked by 5/7

I believe that brings the total to $1,060 plus $220 if done by 5/7
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Bender B. Rodgriguez:
20 dollar bounty here.

And lol at getting it unlocked in a week. Reverse engineering and designing exploits is far from easy. Its skill not held by most and even escapes alot of people who are intimately familiar with software engineering. Also people who posses these skills usually have jobs that pay very well. 1k to a guy that makes 80-100k a year is not a huge deal.

That being said. I hope for the best and thank everyone who is working on this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SysAdmNj:
I just need a confirmation from the pot collector.

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Dont worry we'll get this up to 2k soon :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] paleman27:
That's what I'm in for: Unlocked Bootloader ergo allowing the insertion (flash thru CWM) of custom ROMs, .... just like you would do it on an SG3 or SG2...Nothing less.

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whytechapel_x, I had you down for $30 before you edited your post. Please confirm that you backed out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SysAdmNj:
Put me down for $50 for the 5/7 sideline :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SlimJ87D:
Guys I have a better idea we should start a Kickstarter this is exactly what Kickstarter is for
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Whizzpopper:
Really. Get a Nexus and move on... And don't buy another Samsung.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ShapeCZ:
Hey guys, any progress on this? :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Marduc:
I apologize if that was already discussed, but I could not find it. When I called Samsung about unlocking bootloader they did not tell me NO. They sent me to nearest Samsung representative (in Best-buy), saying that he will unlock it. I'm thinking about going there in the next few days. Did anyone else try this before? And again sorry, if you did, and posted about it and I couldn't find it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sway8966:
If your phone is shg-i337 and Samsung was not telling you about network unlock , please post your results. AT&T S4 (SGH-i337) was initially released with exploitable bootloader (MDB/MDL) in 2013. Later, AT&T patched that exploit and since then we have been playing around with locked bootloader.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Marduc:
I actually talked with ATT first and they specifically told me that they do not practice any kind of root/bootloader operations, and that they are only responsible for making/receiving calls.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] s629c:
Meh what their reps say shouldnt be taken for fact. They make up stuff sometimes cause they don't want to deal with the questions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
The I337 never did and never will have an unlocked bootloader, there was an exploit around it on mdl/mdb firmware.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] s629c:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3337909 interesting. Verizon s5 bootloader unlocked by using dev bootloader and something called CID. Anyone that knows better than me that can see if a similar method could work on the s4?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sway8966:
Very interesting. He found a way to extract the cid (carrier id , bootloader security code) from the unlocked bootloader and exchanged it with the cid of the locked bootloader.

SGH-i377m (canadian variant) has unlocked bootloader. That is the closest cid we can get for our SGH-i337.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] hi4s4:
Any updates on the CID method?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] clgt:
Then have you unlocked? Any solution?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] StoneyJSG:
It may not ever be unlocked, a disgruntled or crooked Samsung employee would have to go rogue for it to be.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] clgt:
let's make a letter to ATT for our money. It;s too old phone
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] fitzly:
I know this is an old phone, and it isn't likely to happen, but I would kick in $20 or so for an unlocked bootloader.

I have an HTC One running CM, but I don't like the HTC nearly as much as the S4. The amoled display on the S4 is much easier on my eyes for long reading, and the S4 battery life is much longer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] vickersg:
Its locked by AT&T not Samsung you are blaming the wrong guy.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] StoneyJSG:
Oh right, an at&t IT guy then would have to leak it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] trulane:
They say they got the boot loader problems solved. http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/77872/how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-samsung-devices
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] audit13:
A method to unlock the AT&T s4 bootloader has not been successful. The post from stackexhange is from 2014.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] catsruul:
Yup. I've sent several emails to Samsung and AT&T, with replies ranging from "we don't have a bootloader unlock method", to "only AT&T can do it for you" and vice versa.

Ain't going to happen.

Hey, in your opinion, what's the current best Safestrap Lollipop ROM out there? GoldenEye is the only one I've used and it's fairly decent.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] audit13:
I don't have an i337 but I did have an i337m which is the Canadian version of the s4 without a locked bootloader. I was using GPE, CM, and AOSP roms. They were all pretty good but had some bugs so I went back to rooted stock LP with bloatware removed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Bjray:
Wow... Didn't even think of that. We should start a kickstarter.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] flinttownbrown:
That's what I meant personally. Unlocked and custom recovery flashable.

Proof positive to me would be actually flashing CWM/TWRP. Once we can get that flashed, I will happily pay up.

I understand that it will probably take some time from when the device is unlocked until a recovery is ready, and that will not affect my payment, as long as the unlock works.

Like I said earlier, I joined just to contribute to this, and I look forward to sending out my reward. Thanks to all that are working hard on this!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] paleman27:
Exactly. Nothing less.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SlimJ87D:
Yes, and it doesn't charge your card till the project is done. We just need the money to go to a reliable person that will pass it onto the developer. Possible one of the mods here.

Check this out

So how does this sound guys? Should we just do a kickstarter?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] whytechapel_x:
sorry, backed out for now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Khalsa4G:
Definitely think we should do a kickstarter if one of the mods will do it.

Sent from my Galaxy S4 using the xda app
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SysAdmNj:
I stopped reading when I saw fee lol. This way is fine too as long as someone keeps tabs. When the dev/devs finally unlocks the device he/she can post the usernames who sent and how much they received. That seemed to have worked in the past.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SlimJ87D:
%5 is so little. It also guarantee that the money will go to the right dev. Maybe it will sound more legitimate to get more devs interested in doing the project.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Android3220:
Count me in for $30 how do I send money ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] WrongRom:
I'm in for $30.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] BaconStep:
Kick starter takes a fee when its finished. Don't make one. This is fine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jcrompton:
I'll be happy to throw in $25
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ethem11:
i can give 20 $
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] davidusr:
I'm down for a 20 spot!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SlimJ87D:
They take %5. I'm not accusing anyone of not paying their bounties. But people with donations that only have 1 or 2 post aren't that active on the board. Just having %5 of people not paying could be more than the %5 fee. Just saying.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MrGriffdude:
Yeah im really pissed off about the locked boot loader, the S4 was going to be my first choice in my upcoming upgrade, however that spot now belongs to the HTC one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Curtisbeef:
You can put me down for 25 if it works on Verizon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] imhuy:
Down for a kickstarter for this reason.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SlimJ87D:
Yes, if we start a kickstarter we can also reach out to Androidcentral, Androidguys and other Android websites to possible help us raise more money. I just want more people to tell me it's a good idea in this thread so we can start it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] pendragon11:
good luck guys. looks like a solid phone, was going to buy it today until this news. now i've quickly jumped to the htc one. reckless? perhaps, but they are both great gadgets. hope you get it sorted, complained to att about it myself via phone and social media. keep it up, they'll crack, or someone else will crack them soon enough
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] redstar299:
Count me in

$50
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SysAdmNj:
What amounts are we up to?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] joshuadjohnson22:
Normally the OP will keep track. Might be good to put each user and the amount they pledged in the OP. I would also specify something like "the unlock must be easily repeatable by the average user and a permanent solution" and usually the OP will make sure that each Pledger pays the dev
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] paleman27:
If we take every TaylorMade condition the board will be huge. We need in or out and if you are interested on the 5/7 option then post the extra amout. This way we can present a straight number without ifs and buts.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] thacounty:
That is a good point. I completely agree that the unlock must be easily repeatable by the average user.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] paleman27:
Thanks for your input. I think is a great idea. For the benefit of the new readers, I suggest you start a Kickstarter thread. People might get confused or mix it up with the Bounty rally.

Thanx man!

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Good point. Check post #82 I quote:

"That's what I meant personally. Unlocked and custom recovery flashable.

Proof positive to me would be actually flashing CWM/TWRP. Once we can get that flashed, I will happily pay up.

I understand that it will probably take some time from when the device is unlocked until a recovery is ready, and that will not affect my payment, as long as the unlock works."

I will add just like you would on a current AT&T SG3.

Sam2c, this is not a bad idea and it will fair proof that the unlocking of the bootloader was succesfull

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Up util redstar299's $50 We have:

$1,235 plus the $250 bonus if it gets done before 5/7. Assuming that no one edited their post and backed out.

Anyways, I'm keeping a tally with the each member pledge amount. So far 46 pledges. Please be a gentleman and don't back out; one member already did this. If you post an amount, we are taking your word.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SysAdmNj:
Yes thats how I've seen it done, but the op doesnt seem to be updating the first post. Maybe paleman27 should start an updated thread so he can edit and update the first post in it accordingly.

I personally wouldnt participate in the kickstarter because I only have a certain time until I have to back out and with the fee's, I dont think you can easily back out. This honor system is much better. Reason why you should post all user names and amounts in the first post of this thread but since you are keeping tally, maybe you should start a bounty continuation thread so you can update the first post of it accordingly?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] paleman27:
I configured the list of pledges and respective pledge amount on an Excel table. I will turn it in to sam2c when its over and done. Or... I can send it to him and he may post it when he sees it fit. His thread his call. :cowboy:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] shabbypenguin:
FROM THE MAN WHO BROUGHT YOU ROOT......

..comes teh exciting tale of how to use recovery on your AT&T SGS4.......

coming soon....

https://twitter.com/djrbliss/status/329617760252481537/photo/1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Bjray:
I love you bro (djrbliss). Simple as that.

"Sorry, you are limited to 8 thanks per day" ....Why did XDA add this again?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] shabbypenguin:
thats not me :P
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Bjray:
lol, was referring to djrbliss and thanking you for showing me that tweet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SysAdmNj:
n/a
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] paleman27:
n/a
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] slider2828:
Maybe we do a leap frog thing. Look for the last amount and add your bid....

Before: $1235 + Bonus $250

My Pledge: $50

Total: 1285 + Bonus $250

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SlimJ87D:
That's a good idea.

Someone might get the bounty today guys! So get ready to pay up!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] paleman27:
Bring it on! :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Swiftks:
Yep, get ready to pay up...

Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss) tweeted at 10:26 AM on Wed, May 01, 2013:

I'll just leave this here...*whistles* http://t.co/u83828TnrD

(https://twitter.com/djrbliss/status/329617760252481537)

Sent from my SGS III
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ChaosMinionX:
Count me in for $15.

Before: $1285 + Bonus $250

My Pledge: $15

Total: $1300 + Bonus $250
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SysAdmNj:
I got a crispy fifty waiting by my keyboard as I type this :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] thacounty:
I don't know who djrbliss is, but I like him already.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tvu815:
Hope hes not trolling us and screen shot from another variance. Otherwise awesome!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] shabbypenguin:
the man who made this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2252248

and these ones too:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1940594

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1952038

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2143437

he rooted the latest moto devices on teh latest software, gave them an unlocked bootloader as well. he has rooted many many devices, plenty of times helping us (the oudhs) with some of the lower end phones. the man has 82 posts and is a rec dev on here should give you an idea to how brilliant he is :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] munchy_cool:
yeps , he's the guy with the magic wand when it comes to bootloaders :D

his blog - http://vulnfactory.org/blog/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] thacounty:
Awesome, so he's even more of a boss than I originally thought. I will be glad to pay him my pledge.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] punkcell:
count me in a $20.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lilmikey201:
does this even mean att will be unlocked

cus it just says Motorola
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] raqball:
Huh??????????????????????????????
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] defnow:
Come on man...get with it. Lol

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2259589
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SysAdmNj:
He helped root our device as well so I dont think he's trolling lol.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2252248

Only a matter of time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mocsab:
there was also some interesting conversations happening here today http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2255644

It appears that Adam discovered some things that make it appear this is going to happen sooner rather than later....of course that is based on my very limited knowledge of what they are talking about...bottom line, progress is being made - where up until now, things looked very bleak indeed,

I am very encouraged and cant wait for it all to come together.