yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Motorola Droid Maxx] samwathegreat:
Jcase himself has confirmed that Dan DID release enough information to fully execute the exploit. See the "unlock exploit found" thread for more details.

Jcase is extremely knowledgeable about exploits, and isn't known for misleading people....as such, I would expect that you guys will probably be getting your unlock very soon....

:good:
[Motorola Droid Maxx] rds217:
The bounty was already collected (my contribution included) by Jcase for the PIE exploit. Grateful as I am for Dan's work, I suggest starting a new bounty if you're so keen on getting him this money.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] SPARTAN_TECH:
Does the pie expolit work on 4.4.4 need either a bootloader unlock or root
[Motorola Droid Maxx] rds217:
No, currently there's no way to root 4.4.4 without an unlocked bootloader. There's instructions on updating to a rooted 4.4.4, given that you are on 4.4, rooted and have safestrap installed.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] BriCo84:
It doesn't look like anyone has confirmed that method works and my understanding was you could only be rooted on 4.4.4 with write protection off if you have an unlocked bootloader.

Have you successfully utilized this method yourself?
[Motorola Droid Maxx] SPARTAN_TECH:
How do I get bootloader unlocked I have been looking the Chinese connection on the web but no luck is there any other way to unlock my bootloader
[Motorola Droid Maxx] rds217:
I think the way it works is someone made an edited firmware that has root and write protection off. It would fail the signature check in the locked bootloader, so the only way to install it is to flash it in safestrap while on 4.4, which you can't have without root and write protection off.

I don't plan on using this method because I have encrypted my storage, and it's way too much work to do for something that I'm not even sure works.

EDIT: If Dan's method produces something tangible for us, I would be more than happy to donate something. In this thread, I made a contribution to the bounty specifically for root on 4.4, nothing more. I think there needs to be a new bounty dedicated to a bootloader unlock exploit that covers all our builds so far. That would clear up any confusion.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] SPARTAN_TECH:
I would also donate for the bootloader unlock for 4.4.4 if Dan or jcase can get it done or anyone for that matter
[Motorola Droid Maxx] jenkies:
EDIT: If Dan's method produces something tangible for us, I would be more than happy to donate something. In this thread, I made a contribution to the bounty specifically for root on 4.4, nothing more. I think there needs to be a new bounty dedicated to a bootloader unlock exploit that covers all our builds so far. That would clear up any confusion.[/QUOTE]

I second that and got $50 towards it. I love my ultra and would do it myself if I knew how, that being it could be done. I've played with some of the new phones. This rooted would be amazing! Unrooted I'm still hard pressed to let it go for another.

jenkies
[Motorola Droid Maxx] samwathegreat:
To everyone who keeps requesting that a NEW bounty thread be created for the sole purpose of the BL-Unlock exploit....it's pretty simple guys. Just start a new thread in General and title it "[BOUNTY] Full Bootloader Unlock 2013 Droid Line-up".

If nobody else will do it, I will -- just give the word. I'm already unlocked though, so it should probably be started by someone who wants an unlock exploit, and will keep the OP updated with all the pledger's usernames and pledge amounts along with a running total of the FULL bounty amount.

Don't forget to WITHDRAW your pledges from any other bounty threads you have pledged to. This is important.

I re-posted the instructions for using the "China Middleman" here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54789063&postcount=868
[Motorola Droid Maxx] jenkies:
Mistake
[Motorola Droid Maxx] wrldruler:
I'm in for $50 as well
[Motorola Droid Maxx] mblanton66:
+1
[Motorola Droid Maxx] samwathegreat:
I find it really surprising that you guys are continuing to post pledge amounts in THIS thread, and that none of you have created a new one, even after I suggested it. Any one of the last 3 posters could have started it...

Are you all going to come back to THIS thread, and edit out your pledges? Because that's what you need to do. You don't pledge bounties in multiple threads for the same thing....not unless you intend on paying twice!

EDIT: Glad to see a new bounty thread was started...however consider the shortcoming - that thread is for "4.4.4. root" - it does not mention write protect disable or bootloader unlock. What exactly are you guys wanting? Technically, a "temp-root" on 4.4.4 would qualify for this bounty, and could quickly be patched by the next update.

Just food for thought....I really expected the new bounty thread to be for full bootloader unlock -- to encourage a DEV to take Dan Rosenburg's new bootloader trust zone vulnerability and create a tool to exploit it. That is the only permanent rooting solution for you guys.

EDIT2: I see that the title of the new bounty thread has been changed to "full bootloader unlock". Great :good:
[Motorola Droid Maxx] asuhoops8628:
why multiple threads for the same thing... seems repetitive to me
[Motorola Droid Maxx] samwathegreat:
Apparently the original bounty thread was for "4.4 root, OR full bootloader unlock" - some individuals already paid their bounty pledges to jcase for PIE root.

Some members insisted that a new bounty thread would be necessary to encourage DEVS to release a BL-unlock tool based on Dan's vulnerability disclosure. Hopefully it works out for you guys...
[Motorola Droid Maxx] SPARTAN_TECH:
I agree
[Motorola Droid Maxx] mblanton66:
Whatever. I removed my pledge from the other thread too. This is why I don't start them.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] samwathegreat:
If you guys have issue with the new bounty thread being created, tell it to this guy who insists that the prior bounty thread (THIS ONE) was already paid to jcase for his PIE exploit and insisted that a NEW thread be created because of this.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54740388&postcount=557

He does have a point. This bounty thread was for "New root method exploit, OR full bootloader unlock". Technically all of the bounty money should have already been paid to jcase. He already gave you guys what you were asking for in this bounty thread...
[Motorola Droid Maxx] rds217:
See here for bounty collection for the 4.4 root method: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53141187&postcount=271

Even in the OP, there is a clear distinction between the bounty for root vs the bounty for unlocked bootloader. Unless you specified that your contribution was ONLY for an unlocked bootloader, it was as being for root OR an unlocked bootloader. Root was delivered, and in theory Jcase should have received $2,575 from this bounty, with $330 unclaimed because a bootloader unlock was not released.

The only reason I say to make a new thread is that I don't want to be asked to pay money by someone that didn't take the time to read this thread and see that the bounty was already collected. Jcase earned my money and whoever releases an unlocked bootloader will as well, but it's clear not everyone sees that these are two different things.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] Archangel:
This is redundant in my eyes as no one even knows if anyone will work on this exploit or if it is even available to work on. I am over it by now and by the time a workable tool is created most people will have moved on to other phones. All this "wishing" wont speed things up and bounty's only work if most pay which has been shown to almost never work. At this point if Dan is unwilling to release enough of the exploit to work it then so be it.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] samwathegreat:
jcase personally confirmed that Dan did indeed release enough details about the vulnerability to fully execute the exploit. jcase isn't known to mislead about such things...

Based on his comments, any DEV with adequate skill can take his vulnerability disclosure and build a working tool. WAY over my head (I don't consider myself a DEV), but that doesn't mean someone with a decent intellect and willingness to learn couldn't make this happen.

I agree with you completely on the bounty thing though. It seems like less than 1/3 of the pledgers actually keep their word...oh well.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] SPARTAN_TECH:
I've decided to sell my Maxx tired of waiting for root for 4.4.4
[Motorola Droid Maxx] BriCo84:
I'm not sure I follow your logic. Most people want to unlock their phones to put roms on so the phone has longevity even after the manufacturer stops updating it. If you were gonna upgrade soon anyway then who cares?

I don't plan on paying for a new phone for at LEAST a year (was in my droid 4 for 3+ yesrs)
[Motorola Droid Maxx] Archangel:
It is redundant as there are a couple of different threads hoping for a dev to use the exploit to unlock the bootloader yet NO ONE has expressed interest in doing so? Even if there was one willing to do it we all know how well bounty's have worked in the past. In my case (having the Droid Mini or Ultra) there is little if no interest in rom making as most have locked bootloaders. At this point, if no one expresses interest in working the exploit what good does a bounty do if there has been so much bad luck with regard to collecting on it? IMHO if a dev works it great! I would love it but for now since no one has said publicly that they will do it then all the wishing in the world wont make it so. From here on out just buy a dev phone that is unlocked from the start. Just my two cents, never meant to offend anyone.

Oh and BTW I never said "I" was going to upgrade soon, I plan on keeping my Mini as long as I can. I am happy with what I have right now, but an unlocked bootloader would be great. Hope this clears things up for you.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] s_u_n:
I don't see why people are complaining with one more thread created.

If someone does not like it, you are free not to subscribe to it or not to contribute.

There are still people who would like to hang on to their phones for a long time and for whom Chinaman does not have the unlock codes.

So, for all such guys, the hope that someone comes up with a working exploit very soon is a big thing.

I am keeping my eyes open and hope that the bounty money (however small/ big) is claimed by someone soon (for a permanent bootloader unlock).
[Motorola Droid Maxx] Archangel:
No one is complaining LOL. I just said it is redundant and a waste of a thread to have so many bounty's out for the same result which is a workable exploit when more than half the people usually do not pay up. This is unfortunately a matter of fact not just my opinion. I am in the same boat, I have an early version of the Mini therefore no unlock code for me. This potential unlock exploit is my only hope too. I hope it does work out and someone does work it. I am even offering some of my money to put my money where my mouth is. Diff is I will pay up.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] quizzard:
I paid the bounty to JCase. Unfortunately, my goal of tethering didn't result from root. :(
[Motorola Droid Maxx] samwathegreat:
Why not? Did you update to 4.4.4?

If you are still on 4.4.2 or lower, you should be able to tether using this: http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/themes-apps/app-hotspot-entitlement-bypass-v1-1-5-9-t2705152
[Motorola Droid Maxx] jcase:
Not talking about piggy backing off mine, talking about writing their own and not using something that is PUBLICLY known.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] livinitwarrior:
Is there a way that an FXZ can be modified so that the SlapmyMoto files, or specifically the su and install.sh files are incorporated within their designated folders?
[Motorola Droid Maxx] jcase:
I dont think so. I can honestly say I haven't tried, but Im told they signature check system on flash (but not on boot). So I believe that is a no
[Motorola Droid Maxx] livinitwarrior:
Fair enough. I know nothing of it, although I'm assuming that'd be much easier (if it actually worked). Having it baked in would relieve a lot of the hassle and technical aspect of it.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] beanman97:
to jcase

kudos for your resolve to be done with it, but still being active and helping people here and there. (and not being a **** about it). I'd like to see it myself but with time someone else will figure it out.

BTW there's a fine line between retirement and an extended vacation. :)
[Motorola Droid Maxx] Piaband:
J case

Do you have any resources of where someone could start to learn how to spot android vulnerabilities?

I just watched your xda devcon talk. That was pretty interesting. Maybe something that goes a little more in depth about searching for vulnerabilities?
[Motorola Droid Maxx] allquixotic:
$40 for 4.4 root on the Droid Maxx. I have donated to jcase before.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] doogald:
I had an HTC Droid Eris that I used the jcase/teamandirc 1-click root on years ago. That phone needed root just to use it. I can't believe anybody would criticize him for anything with all that he's given Android users who want to root for years now. Getting angry because he's not interested in finding a root exploit is like a Yankee fan getting angry at Mariano Rivera for retiring. JCase, you rock.

I don'r care at all about rooting this phone, but I'll thrown in $10 just to see it done.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] livinitwarrior:
One more question, sorry. Based on what I know of your exploit for 4.4, is there any reason it would mess up the next OTA? 4,4,2 is supposedly in the works for next month. And if so, would a Root Protector app, or the one in SuperSU work or be needed?
[Motorola Droid Maxx] jcase:
no idea
[Motorola Droid Maxx] quagss:
Droid Mini?

How come the Droid Mini gets no love? I NEED ROOT! A stable one that doesn't take a PhD from McGill to understand! I'll pledge $10 only for a stable, relatively simple root for mini.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] livinitwarrior:
umm...dude, it's the same root. Moto X, Droid Ultra, Maxx, and mini. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong
[Motorola Droid Maxx] rpierson:
Count me in for 20 bucks to whoever finds a method to root the maxx.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] kdaz:
Except it seems that the moto x is different since there is root for Kit Kat. At least I think I read something about that. If they were that similar, wouldn't the same root method work, or did moto patch something between the x and the rest?
[Motorola Droid Maxx] chevyrado14:
they patched being able to downgrade back to 4.2.2 from 4.4 which is required to root 4.4 so far...
[Motorola Droid Maxx] Franzie3:
sorry if it is a stupid question, but is there anyway to flash the moto x bootloader onto the droid line and then downgrade it?
[Motorola Droid Maxx] rmjones2006:
The bootloaders on our device are locked. We can't flash anything other than stock firmware
[Motorola Droid Maxx] Franzie3:
I know that but is there a way to use one of the FXZ or RSD tools to load the moto X bootloader onto the device at which point then we can try to FXZ to 4.2.2 and do the root method then upgrad et 4.4 which will put the droid bootloader back.

Wasn't the bootloader updated in the kit kat update? or am i wrong.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] rmjones2006:
The firmware is signature checked at boot, plus in my experience rsd fails if you try to load the wrong software
[Motorola Droid Maxx] jcase:
no
[Motorola Droid Maxx] quizzard:
I had 4.4.2, got root. Tried the SQL trick, but it was missing. I didn't see the hotspot bypass and tried a different method that messed up my build.prop file and had to do recovery. Somewhere along the line it updated to 4.4.4 .

I'm half tempted to just buy an SG5 and not mess with it anymore.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] samwathegreat:
I see. Bummer.

Keep in mind that although this doesn't work for everyone, it does work for many. It is a viable option for you to try:

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/china-middleman-t2751177
[Motorola Droid Maxx] fix-this!:
Bummed there is still no root for 4.4.4. I hate this droid mini on stock. Glad its just my work provided phone.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] smartazz69:
Does anyone know if there is any luck on unlocking the bootloader for Droid Maxx 4.4.4\ 21.11.21. I got a new phone and it came with that android version.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] aviwdoowks:
I think so, as I am on that too. We all are waiting for jcase & crew to make the "sunshine" available.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] smartazz69:
Jcase said the new sunshine won't work on the Droid Maxx
[Motorola Droid Maxx] aviwdoowks:
When & Where?

I have heard if it unlocks the X so it will the Ultra.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] smartazz69:
I was thinking that it should work since Moto X is made by Motorola just like the Ultra, Maxx, and Mini.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] aviwdoowks:
You thought it would at 10am today what changed your mind?
[Motorola Droid Maxx] smartazz69:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=55327246#post55327246
[Motorola Droid Maxx] samwathegreat:
No...that's not what EITHER of them said at all. Basically, what they said is: LEAVE US ALONE AND BE PATIENT!

Really---- they basically told you in plain english that they had no news to publish regarding potential future updates. That's pretty clear. But then you continued to ask questions instead of simply being patient like everyone has advised you to do.

Upsetting the the DEVs is not a good idea. It isn't polite to ask excessive questions when you're given a comment that clear. Please leave the devs alone. They are doing us a huge service and need to devote time to actual work and not asking hypothetical questions when the final product isn't ready yet. Keep in mind that *nobody* else is going to offer this for us.

Almost every dev project has the rule that you don't ask for ETAs.

Guys, don't make me regret revealing this info...leave the Devs alone until something is released -- please.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] smartazz69:
Thank you and I"ll sit here and wait till something comes out.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] GeneralSchnook:
Correct me if I am wrong, but I am pretty sure the Devs would most definitely not mind paypal donations, if anybody here were so inclined. Seems like it could be a good way of encouraging them and supporting the work they are doing!

;):D:laugh::highfive::cool:
[Motorola Droid Maxx] BladeRunner:
So is this bounty being paid out now?
[Motorola Droid Maxx] bagheadinc:
Anybody who didn't ask for their bounty to be removed before SunShine 2.6 released should pay their bounty to TheRoot Ninja team (@jcase and [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION]).
[Motorola Droid Maxx] asimons04:
Success - Droid Maxx - KK 4.4 - 19.5.3

Worked like a charm on my Droid Maxx running stock KitKat 4.4 system version 19.5.3.

Installed SuperSu from Play Store

Ran jcase's Pie exploit

Verified temporary/tethered root with Root Checker

Ran MotoWpNoMo-0.0.4

When MotoWpNoMo rebooted the phone, immediately ran Pie exploit to regain root after the reboot (while MotoWpNoMo was waiting for ADB)

Make sure you unlock the screen and allow superuser access for the ADB console, or the MotoWpNoMo will fail.

Don't know if this was necessary, but ran Pie exploit each time MotoWpNoMo rebooted the phone to ensure root each time. Again, I don't know if this was necessary, but it worked and didn't cause any issues.

Verified that root is now permanent and that /system is R/W.

Donated to jcase (Txn ID 4PF828185S6886438)

Notes:

If you are trying to get native tethering working, the entitlement hack DOES NOT work on this version, however once rooted, it is fairly trivial to get it going by following the instructions in another XDA thread. Mostly, just download/drop the new build.prop and rename the VZWEntitlementService.apk and VZWEntitlementService.odex files. Full details here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2749620.

I paid for the Pro version of SuperSu and enabled Survival Mode in an attempt to do the 19.6.3 update as I have read root will persist if you have it and RW access to /system. However, the update failed. I just went to the Apps settings and disabled notifications for MotorolaOTA so that the update is no longer nagging me in the notification bar.

End result: Persistent root with R/W access to /system and native hotspot tethering.

Much thanks to jcase, TopSnake, and all the other very smart people who make it possible for regular folks like me to actually own our devices.

Enjoy your pie.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] Topsnake:
You're too kind. For future reference if unlocked you can simply flash twrp recovery and have it root you upon the initial reboot. You don't need any root exploits.

To apply 19.6.3 update, you must undo the tether mod and any other system mods, then flash the update, then flash the 4.4.4 update, then reboot to twrp and reroot.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] asimons04:
Unlocked as in bootloader? I'm not sure that I am, but that may be my next weekend project.

Aha, I knew there had to be a trick to the system update as I have seen it done. It was getting late when I attempted the update, but I am not too disappointed it didn't apply. I accomplished everything that I set out to do. If there is some killer feature to 4.4.4 that I can't live without, I may attempt it in the future, but for now, I am happy just to have my phone out of the iron grip of Verizon and their endless bloatware.

One thing I forgot to mention in my prior post was that my phone started sporadically acting crazy by closing/opening the current activity 3 to 5 times in a row making it appear "twitchy". I thought this was due to the rooting/entitlement service APK mod process, but upon further reflection, realized it had started this before I even attempted any modifications. Turns out, Verizon/Motorola were to blame. The system update to 19.6.3 tried to apply when I rebooted my phone before starting the rooting process. It stopped on its own and continued the boot as normal without appearing to update anything. I went through the process I listed above, and the "twitchiness" was my only issue. I hypothesized that the 19.6.3 update partially applied and had my phone in an inconsistent state. After trying the update manually and letting it fail, it seems to have resolved the issue with the activities closing/reopening randomly. Just throwing that out there in case anybody runs into it.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] Topsnake:
HIGHLY recommend you run sunshine app to unlock right now. It's 25 from jcase and it's the best thing you could possibly do.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] asimons04:
Looks like my project for next weekend :D

I've always wanted a phone with CyanogenMod, but none of my prior handsets were supported. $25 is definitely worth it considering the end result. Thanks for that; you've saved me many hours of Googling.

It says on the site:

Does that mean I need to update to 4.4.3 before it will work? Sorry if that's a dumb question, but I've usually stuck with stock ROM and just modded them to my will.

Nevermind. Duh, reading comprehension. It will work. I totally feel like the "Wut?" guy in your signature right now.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] Topsnake:
Nope. Stay exactly where you are until you unlock.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] asimons04:
Thanks. Had I not only skimmed the page like an idiot, I would have seen that it said it works on 4.4.3 and below. Thanks for not calling me out on it. :p I updated my previous post to reflect my inability to read.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] sidgallup:
were you rooted before updating to 4.4.4? or did it actually work on stock unrooted 44.4?
[Motorola Droid Maxx] asimons04:
I rooted it at 4.4 (which was stock for my Droid Maxx), but I have not updated to 4.4.4 yet. I'm looking toward installing CyanogenMod once I purchase SunShine and unlock my bootloader.

Hope this helps.
[Motorola Droid Maxx] maxroddupuy:
Hi! first of all let me thank you for your step by step guide to root, I have finally root my droid mini 19.5.3 thanks to it!!

Now, regarding upgrades, I have already installed SunShine (thanks to androidpolice.com that they gave away codes) and seemed to work since every time I boot the phone a warning appears, is it enough to go for the upgrade?
[Motorola Droid Maxx] bigv5150:
You can fully upgrade and then install twrp reboot install su and your rooted.

sent from "my kungfu is stronger then yours" XT1080