yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Droid DNA] tamlin42:
Couple of questions:

1) If I run moonshine, and do nothing else, will my phone run differently because of it?

2) If I do it pre-emptively, i.e., to prevent being unable to S-Off due to future updates, would they be able to make me S-On through a standard OTA patch?

I'm interested in doing it for root alone, but I know the temptation to ROM will be very high for me as well, even though the phone runs like a boss as it is. Thanks in advance for these answers.
[HTC Droid DNA] juhde:
Question for beaups or anyone who might know. Is it okay to flash a new hboot after moonshine?

Basically what I'm asking is does the exploit depend on the custom hboot moonshine flashes? Just curious more than anything, but wouldn't want to lose s-off or the unlock by flashing a different hboot down the road.

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You'll be unlocked and s-off, a custom hboot that is similar to the eng hboot will be flashed, and superSU will be installed. Other than than your phone will be exactly the same. Basically rooted stock. Moonshine does not factory reset or anything.
[HTC Droid DNA] sa55m:
Not sure what im typing wrong in ubuntu terminal, but can't get the commands right for the life of me...someone help please. I extracted the files into the downloads folder.

I type in

~/Downloads

Downloads: is a directory

sudo ./distiller

then it tells me sudo ./distiller command not found
[HTC Droid DNA] beaups:
You will keep s-off if you replace the hboot. moonshine hboot is nice, though!
[HTC Droid DNA] juhde:
Thanks for the quick reply! I totally agree, moonshine hboot IS nice!
[HTC Droid DNA] beaups:
cd ~/Downloads

tar -zxf [filename]

sudo ./distiller
[HTC Droid DNA] sa55m:
Worked perfectly, thank you! Donation will be on the way for your hard work and dedication.
[HTC Droid DNA] atishpatel2012:
Worked like a charm! All five of the moonshine steps took about 10 mins and it was done :) now to flash recovery and sense 5. no sleep tonight!
[HTC Droid DNA] alexmart:
Sleep was out the window the second i noticed this was released. I'm glad its the weekend......

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How many times should it say moonshining before completion?
[HTC Droid DNA] xlxcrossing:
For me it was 6. I thought it was retrying over and over too but believe it's command just running it's course.

THANKS CONTRIBUTERS!!! EASIEST S-OFF EVER!!!
[HTC Droid DNA] th3_g00b:
Mine only went up to 5. I did wubi and it was a big hastle trying to get the ia32-libs...had to update linux and that took a good while before i was able to install the 32-libs >.>
[HTC Droid DNA] chefdave12118:
If I have time in the next day or so I'll post a how to video. Someone will probably beat me to it (I'm looking at you DriodmodrX :p).... Busy weekend at work for me.
[HTC Droid DNA] SPEEDHAMMER:
i get the same thing here. Someone kindly help please. Thanks
[HTC Droid DNA] Phaded:
Beaups,

What would the process be to reverse this and return to stock? I want too add it to my rts thread. Thanks.
[HTC Droid DNA] SPEEDHAMMER:
hi

even after flashing 2.06 and following all instructions plus a factory reset, my software version is still stuck on 2.04. I am desperate!. Kindly help! Thanks
[HTC Droid DNA] nagahtom:
Mr. Beaups,

Great job on the Moonshine.

I drank it last night. Sweet!!

Flashed CWM Recovery

Did a backup.

Good to go.

Many Thanks my friend.

I'm sure everyone on this thread appreciates your hard work.
[HTC Droid DNA] 123421342:
Can this be stickied?
[HTC Droid DNA] finanandroid:
Help I am stuck

command not found..... Got Windows 7 64 bit, boot up on to Ubuntu 12.04 (32) , ADB installed, terminal found my phone, I had applied all instrucctions but cant run Moonshine

I have extracted the file in Downloads folder... but what command do I have to run , I am new to Linux. Thanks
[HTC Droid DNA] .torrented:
what command did you type in that was not found?
[HTC Droid DNA] finanandroid:
Thanks

I going crazy buddy

cheffina@ubuntu:~$ ~/Downloads sudo ./distiller

bash: /home/cheffina/Downloads: Is a directory

cheffina@ubuntu:~$ ~/Downloads sudo ./distiller

bash: /home/cheffina/Downloads: Is a directory

cheffina@ubuntu:~$ moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz sudo ./distiller

moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz: command not found

cheffina@ubuntu:~$
[HTC Droid DNA] pio_masaki:
cd ~/Downloads

Then run those again.

Tapatalked from my HTC DNA - Carbon
[HTC Droid DNA] finanandroid:
I am trying to run this , but I do not what file name is

cd ~/Downloads

tar -zxf [filename]

sudo ./distiller
[HTC Droid DNA] pio_masaki:
Filename is what you downloaded that ends in tgz, place that after

tar jzxf

Tapatalked from my HTC DNA - Carbon
[HTC Droid DNA] binzokun:
will I need to download java and adb for ubuntu or can I just run a stock live usb install?
[HTC Droid DNA] finanandroid:
Thank you! Success

This is what it worked! after 2 times

:good: cd~/Downloads

tar -zxf moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz

sudo ./distiller

Waiting for device

Powering off device, press VOL-DOWN & Power to enter hboot

All Done, hope you enjoyed the Moonshine!
[HTC Droid DNA] corey113888:
Those of you with ERROR: tmproot failed try a device wipe/factory reset in the security settings. i did not have to delete my pics n stuff. s-off finally thanks!!!!
[HTC Droid DNA] Mnorton1228:
S-off was successful. Will be donating soon. Thanks a ton beaups!
[HTC Droid DNA] Mikehoran6:
do i download moonshine on my dna or on my computer?
[HTC Droid DNA] JerzeyLegend:
So. Something went wrong, and I achieved S-Off, however, it did not install SU. So I'm not sure where to go from here.

Do I install SU myself?
[HTC Droid DNA] Mnorton1228:
To the computer. Go to the webite and follow the instructions from there.
[HTC Droid DNA] droiderisuser:
For those getting the "WTF: What are you doing" error, try a different USB port on your computer. I had to try 3 different ports before I found the right one. I am not sure what is causing the issue but that seemed to fix it for me.
[HTC Droid DNA] tamlin42:
Went ahead and S-Off'd. Quick and painless. Soliciting opinions now on the best recovery to flash...is CWM still the reigning king?
[HTC Droid DNA] deathrow1992:
I'm using CWM but that's just my personal choice. I've been using it since I started rooting my phones and haven't looked back but they are all the same pretty much. Use which ever one you are most comfortable with.
[HTC Droid DNA] Infinite Jest:
I've grown rather fond of TWRP, but then again I haven't used CWM in a while.
[HTC Droid DNA] phydo:
I'm just confirming that this seems to work. Although the device wipe is actually in the Backup & restore or whatever section. not security. Thanks Corey
[HTC Droid DNA] jacktackle:
ok you mean you were unlock with supre cid before the S-off process.

but when you flash the new firmware it deletes everything by itself do not have to uninstall the supercid.apk seperately.

secondly,

i was unlocked, relocked to flash new firmware. than again unlocked to run the mobile OS.

with the S-OFF process, it gave me 10 moonshining and lunching temproot and finally

don't drink and shine!!

now only the dev can help me out here to get this beast undercontrol.

:) any helping hands?
[HTC Droid DNA] Fuses:
Yes, settings -> backup & restore -> reset device helps.

Yes, usb gets disconnected during process. Could be virtually anything but usually its port - cable - etc failure.

If this happens, install custom recovery and root device that way.
[HTC Droid DNA] booked:
so everything goes fine until it gets to the point that it tries to reboot to bootloader(again). the count down goes to 60 but nothing happens then it gives an error message saying to Fix It. What happened?
[HTC Droid DNA] jacktackle:
i'm having MTP Mount error tried to install this 'apt-get install mtpfs mtp-tools' but still did not help

n e thing to do with the CID? and Unlock?
[HTC Droid DNA] danjull:
No, I tried it after the 2.06 update and never uninstalled it. Uninstalled it and moonshine worked immediately.
[HTC Droid DNA] atcjeff:
My DNA now has S-off so Verizon can f-off!

Thanks for all the work to bring this to us!
[HTC Droid DNA] SPEEDHAMMER:
Hi,

My software version seems stuck on 2.04 no matter how many times I flash the 2.06 firmware.I'm really worried. Can someone give a heads up please? Thanks
[HTC Droid DNA] JeffBea:
Omg, worked first try. I love you guys! I think i run around the house naked with my phone raised in the air in one hand and a beer in my other and holler "Moonshine"!
[HTC Droid DNA] kern3l:
Check your baseband version, if it shows 1.01.04.0308, then the firmware upgrade was successful.

You can go ahead and let the moonshine.
[HTC Droid DNA] booked:
I have the same problem. Mtp mount error. Unable to mount android phone.
[HTC Droid DNA] SPEEDHAMMER:
ok,i see. My DNA does show that. So if my baseband shows 1.01.04.0308 but my software version stays as 2.04.605.2710RD, the firmware update still worked? If im clear about this part, i will go ahead with no worries!. Kindly help! Thanks so much for your time.
[HTC Droid DNA] kern3l:
Yes the firmware upgrade went through successfully.

You may check output of:

fastboot getvar version-main

at bootloader.
[HTC Droid DNA] danjull:
Aren't you just getting that as the phone boots up?
[HTC Droid DNA] arozer:
Getting ready to do this.

Quick question: will this wipe my phone's internal sd card as well (pics, music, etc)?
[HTC Droid DNA] tegtke:
No it will not. Works like a champ!!

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Thank you beaups and fuses!! You never cease to amaze!
[HTC Droid DNA] booked:
i get it when i connect the phone and when it reboots.
[HTC Droid DNA] SPEEDHAMMER:
Ok just one more question. I am very new to linux,bear with me. Do i need to install sdk tools(adk and fastboot) on linux for moonshine to work? And my phone has to be in fastboot mode right? Thanks!
[HTC Droid DNA] tegtke:
You shouldn't have to install anything. I did it off a live CD and it worked great. Your phone should be booted into android. Just like you would normally use it. Moonshine will do the rest.
[HTC Droid DNA] SPEEDHAMMER:
ok thanks very much! Gosh im really a noob when it comes to linux. Ill give it a shot right now.
[HTC Droid DNA] tegtke:
You can do it. I've never used Linux in my life and had no problem.
[HTC Droid DNA] danjull:
I did too, still worked for me though. Will adb recognize it in terminal if you type in "adb devices"?
[HTC Droid DNA] artjrv:
Can I run this on my windows pc?
[HTC Droid DNA] zcs72:
Thank you SOOOOO much guys. I was ready to send for JTag when I saw news of Moonshine. This is the easiest method for s-off i have used. Certainly better than the wire trick on my Rezound. Worked flawlessly first time around. Thanks again
[HTC Droid DNA] cstrife999:
Anyone who may be scared because they never used linux I had to have someone tell me where the terminal application is that's how bad I am at linux and it was easy as pie after that :)
[HTC Droid DNA] SPEEDHAMMER:
Wow! S FREAKIN OFF! Thanks for all the hard work devs!. Donation on the way!. Gonna flash the living nuts of my Droid now. For those having troubles with Linux terminal,i suggest you do a software update in Linux and then install the 32 bit libraries, then reboot. That worked for me. This method is really easy. Thanks again!
[HTC Droid DNA] CharliesTheMan:
I haven't caught up on the last several pages but one hiccup a ton of people have been having that was easily solved is that when ADB doesn't see your device, if you go into developer options and untick USB debugging, wait 10 seconds or so and then check to enable it again, a permission prompt will pop up and once you allow the USzb debugging after checking and rechecking, the device is recognized instantly. Like about as soon as you say ok to the permission box you'll hear the ding on the computer from the drivers recognizing the device.
[HTC Droid DNA] Mikehoran6:
This was 10X easier than I could have even imagined. Thanks so much and I'm officially running NOS Sense 5 S-off and rooted!! Thanks!
[HTC Droid DNA] tegtke:
Glad you got it. I knew you could do it! :)
[HTC Droid DNA] booked:
I dont know what im doing wrong. When the installer says it is going to reboot to bootloader (again) it counts to 60 and fails. any reason why?

I tried to run adb devices but that didnt work so i ran sudo apt-get instal android-tools-adb and that installed correctly. ADB devices does show the DNA connected but running the installer still errors at the rebooting bootloader (again).
[HTC Droid DNA] arozer:
I get the error " ERROR: need more 32-bit libraries". Possibly because I used the "Windows Ubuntu Installer" from Ubuntu's website, and it installed 64-bit libraries.

And I assume I need to download 32-bit libraries. BUT.. when I go to Ubuntu's Software Center, and I try to install "ia32-libs", I get the error: "Package dependancies cannot be resolved".

Can anybody give me a little guidance here?

Beaups website says "64-bit Linux may work with 32 bit libraries, but is also unsupported", and I understand it.. but which 32 bit libs is he referring to?

(I do not have a CD or a Flash Drive to run a Live CD or USB. Which is why I used the Windows Installer.)
[HTC Droid DNA] booked:
Performed a factory reset then ran the distiller and all worked.
[HTC Droid DNA] corey113888:
I cant take credit for it, its what beaups said to do. i had a pin lock via policy so wiping made sense... sense 5... i am 4 roms into it and loving it!.... btw usb otg is awsome!
[HTC Droid DNA] jacktackle:
Oh man happy to know it worked for you. i was considering you in my bracket :P

now I remain behind.

with Ubuntu 13.04 it says mtp error but with 12.04 the error is not popping up but still 10 tries and fail

now i'm doing the following.

I was on NOS all this while

now going back to viper and trying the whole process again with boot loader unlock.

will consider the option of untic and retic of developer action. let's see where it take me from here.

i tried installing Ubuntu. i tried with Live CD i screwed up my laptop OS with Ubuntu overwriting my laptop boot

but all will be unseen as soon as i get this GodDamn! S-Off.

whats easy for you can be a hell for someone else :P

DAMN! i cannot flash Viper may be because of different firmware which is not supporting viperDNA. stuck at 97.05%
[HTC Droid DNA] Krispenwah:
The revone method has received an update. Its in post 3 of that thread. I've been trying both methods for 2 days now with no luck but it finally worked using the updated file in the revone method.

If your still having issues with moonshine and linux try the other method instead now that its been updated.
[HTC Droid DNA] jacktackle:
Yeah i reach there b4 you guide me there but the problem is got to figure out many things how to run ommand in adb. good old days of revolutionary S-Off are gone :P
[HTC Droid DNA] Krispenwah:
I'm not sure I understand what you mean. The commands are all listed in the instructions. The only thing that was left out of the instructions that some people might not think about is to make sure you add the extension .dna to the revone file that you download. Also make sure you place that file in the platform-tools folder where ur adb and fastboot files are located. Other than that just type the commands as they are written in the instructions.
[HTC Droid DNA] bmyton:
AMAZING

This worked perfectly.

Follow directions and I can't imagine this getting screwed up.

S-Off

Unlocked

Rooted

WOOOOOoooot!
[HTC Droid DNA] dasvolk:
Worked flawlessly. Saved my phone from being eBayed! Thank you!!!!!:laugh:
[HTC Droid DNA] RhinoShock:
I'm not sure why, but after one or two "Moonshines" I get 'WTF: What are you doing' and I've tried every usb port on my computer. Any ideas?
[HTC Droid DNA] droiderisuser:
Do you have another cord you can try?
[HTC Droid DNA] jacktackle:
yeah thats all fine man but the -1 thing is killing me. i think i'll stay s-on as long as i can flash custom rom's. will give a last try today.

how to get past -1 error

one question do i have to be bootloader locked to run this S-OFF?

Ok facepalm S-off worked in one shot :) I don't know why i did not tried it all this while. big thanks to beaups. very busy developer. God Bless!

Have a nice day

and i suggest those who already unlocked with super cid, facepalm is the path.
[HTC Droid DNA] RhinoShock:
I just tried with the new revone.dna binary and it worked perfectly.
[HTC Droid DNA] kern3l:
So you got unlocked bootloader. Do you have supercid ?

fastboot oem readcid

if the output of above command is 11111111 or 22222222 then you got supercid and you can use facepalm s-off.
[HTC Droid DNA] tobiascrystal:
Does this method leave your phone with the TAMPERED message?
[HTC Droid DNA] livinginkaos:
Trying to run through a 32bit VM. I ran the update through terminal there, so I am sure it connects ok. I am able to see it in ADB devices and can reboot bootloader via fastboot. When I run distiller, I end up with a " Error - rerun distiller and Read Again" Any suggestions?
[HTC Droid DNA] juhde:
Prerequisites

32-bit Linux (Ubuntu is preferred)

Live CD’s are fine.

Live USB is fine.

Native install is fine.

VM’s are unsupported.

64-bit Linux may work with 32 bit libraries, but is also unsupported.
[HTC Droid DNA] livinginkaos:
I hear ya. Thought I'd see if at least someone would say "worked for me" at least. (walks away quietly)
[HTC Droid DNA] huntb:
Yee ha! Thanks guys, awesome work!
[HTC Droid DNA] pio_masaki:
One user reported it working in a VM, you'll need to dig for it as all of this info is scattered all over the place for some reason. I think it was the day after moonshine released, a couple of days ago. Can't remember who it was, sorry.

Tapatalked from my HTC DNA - Carbon
[HTC Droid DNA] Bujjet:
MD5 Checksum?

Is there a posted MD5 checksum for the file moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz?

The one I can see is this:

063c0754f6ccb8197854b6ae01dba285

I must be clear that

I do not know if this is the correct checksum

- was curious what others had to say.
[HTC Droid DNA] Sambena:
no recovery triangle

I first want to say thanks for the moonshine.

Second I want to say your initial instructions (on the website) are a bit ambiguous.

I was able to get it to work just fine on the first try, but if I was a total noob I would of been screwed.

It would be nice if you informed your users that along with a working linux install a working adb connection is also

required.

The instructions make it feel as if everything is included in the download and its only pointed out that adb isn't included when you are asked to type "YES" into the terminal.

Third, I was also shocked to find that a recovery wasn't included with the install.

I found this out the hard way when I immediately try to go into recovery and got a nice red triangle. once again not a big deal It was easy enough to install a recovery it just kind of freaked me out when I saw the triangle.

I have to admit that it was my fault for assuming that a recovery would be installed. there isn't any mention that one would be.

just a simple heads up would be nice

So these aren't really complaints, just suggestions to make things a bit more clear for future users.

So my hats off to you for making this wonderful program. I am extremely grateful for your work.
[HTC Droid DNA] beaups:
We don't inform user to get working adb installed because it's unecessary. Also, red triangle is stock recovery.

Show me one s-off process that includes custom recovery? Geez, we root your device for you and install custom hboot and kernel. Who has ever done that? Now we need to do recovery for you too?
[HTC Droid DNA] voxigenboy:
Will there be an actual Windows version of Moonshine?
[HTC Droid DNA] rmind01:
I did it under vm with ubuntu 64bit the first day. Just make sure to get the 32bit libraries if using 64bit. Run the 32bit library download twice then moonshine!!
[HTC Droid DNA] mattjacobson:
I think you're a bit confused... no need to ADB on the linux build. Also, most of the time recovery installation is separate from getting root, and either way, it's dead simple to just download goomanager and install TWRP.

--

To the Moonshine group, you all are awesome! I had already htc-dev-unlocked my phone the minute I got it, but I was able to use your process to unlock my GF's without any trouble at all. I hadn't pledged before but I wanna buy you all a beer :)
[HTC Droid DNA] livinginkaos:
OK, got it running, went through Moonshine 1,2,3 & 4 like butter. Been sitting on Moonshining 5 for probably 15 minutes. Looks like it is in RUU mode. Do I have an issue?

EDIT - After 20 minutes, I forced a reboot and it completed just fine - S'OFF VZW !

I did do this through my VM with Ubuntu 13.04 64 bit and 32 bit libraries. My error before was I was stupid and assumed that we were supposed to start in fastboot mode. Duh, overthinking things !
[HTC Droid DNA] jerryatherton:
Moonshined

Thanks guys, just donated $30 (maybe more later)
[HTC Droid DNA] naifs_br10:
I have none to suffice the above and 64 bit didn't work for me any other way around.

What can I possibly do?
[HTC Droid DNA] livinginkaos:
Did you install the 32bit libs? You would need to post more information about what you did and what results you got in order for anyone to help you trouble shoot. Just sayin'
[HTC Droid DNA] atcjeff:
Just wanted to remind some of you that you don't have to do a full install of Linux (Ubuntu). I did mine off Ubuntu booted from a usb drive. You can Google the directions to install and boot from usb. It is very simple. When your done, power down, pull the usb drive, then power on and your back to windows with no muss, no fuss. If you decide you like Ubuntu then you can install it directly. It took a little bit of research to get going as i had never used Linux before but once I was sure everything was in place, it went smooth. This may be a foreign concept to some people but if you are unsure of what to do, Google it and find out how. Thats what I did and found all my answers quickly. Also, read, re-read and then read the OP instructions again and make sure everything is set up correctly. I may of went overboard on some of my testing before running moonsine but when I did run it, it worked without problems the first time. Total time for me was about 30 min just because of my OCD and research.
[HTC Droid DNA] naifs_br10:
May the force be with you

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Will work this stuff tonight again and get back through linux
[HTC Droid DNA] DaPitt84:
Says Max download reached? Is that normal?

Still won't let me download an hour later. Says 3 downloads. Anywhere else to download? Or another way?
[HTC Droid DNA] DaPitt84:
Any help would be awesome. Already rebooted to stock :(
[HTC Droid DNA] livinginkaos:
Why do you need to download more than once? If you are running in a livecd, once you download it, mount your hard drive and copy it somewhere on there so if you have to reboot the livecd for whatever reason, you still have it. With the bootable USB, you can just copy it to the USB. Just a suggestion.
[HTC Droid DNA] DaPitt84:
I haven't downloaded yet but its saying its been done 3 times. And I checked other downloads and they say one or two. IDK why.
[HTC Droid DNA] freddie813:
GOT IT! :) Super huge thanks to the devs that worked on this! I checked Saturday morning, saw that it was released, and started to attempt it. I had a few problems with Ubuntu. So it took me awhile but I conquered it later on Saturday, and by Saturday night sitting around a campfire, I had Viper installed. :laugh:

I couldn't get the Ubuntu version I had on my flash drive (from doing an install on another computer), to boot in order to run live USB. So I had another version already downloaded, only to realize it was 64 bit and in Ubuntu, it absolutely wouldn't download 32 bit libs. So.. because I have super slow DSL, I downloaded Ubuntu on my phone with 4G in like 15 minutes, transferred it, made a live DVD and I was good to go. It was easy after that. Lol
[HTC Droid DNA] livinginkaos:
Sent you a PM - I don't blame the download limit. Makes good sense. Be sure to donate once you are done!