[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Lukas Paukstys:
A little help for my friends

SUNSHINE NO LONGER REQUIRES THIS PROCEDURE.

Before proceeding, you may wish to attempt a backup of your current setup (be wary, as this may not work as intended):

~General~ Steps:

Clean your internal and external memories (keeping only your microSD downloads listed bellow)

Factory Reset

RUU - (some people say this is unnecessary - very well could be true, just what I did)

Check Status of Bootloader (should say official)

Skip Prompts (don't login - skip it all)

Connect to Stable Wifi

Settings -> Location (on) -> Mode -> High Accuracy (selected)

Settings -> About -> Software Information -> More -> Build Number (tap repeatedly)

Settings -> Developer Settings -> USB Debugging (On) & Mock Locations (On)

Settings -> Security -> Unknown Sources (checked)

File Manager App -> Install KingRoot (accept google checking apps)

Open KingRoot - Hit Root (read notes section at this point) and repeat until it says you have it in this app.

Back out of KingRoot, and uninstall the P~~~ whatever app and the KingUser app it installed by dragging from the app drawer into the uninstall icon.

File Manager App -> Install the SuperSU posted

Back out after installed ~ I believe ~ And open it once. It should crash.

Re-enter KingRoot - Should say rooted I believe.

Install Sunshine -> Open App -> Do tests (accepting the possible split second screen that may ask you for root authentication) -fails on wifi sometimes (believe you just need to grant that pop up permission, re-enter app to retry).

Pay for Sunshine if it asks you too ($25 USD as you all know).

Allow it to reboot itself.

This is the second ~phase of the sunshine app process - You need to obtain root once more in KingRoot, re-enter the sunshine app,and finish off with s-off.

According to lee_d, you don't need to uninstall anything, you could just re-enter KingRoot, obtain root once more, and then hit continue on sunshine (hit back or exit in sunshine until root is re-attained). I didn't have that luck, and needed to uninstall and reinstall kingroot. If it gets stuck, again, start from square one (however that may not be a bad thing, as I think Sunshine / Kingroot does something the phone isn't aware of - as you will see at how short it takes me to obtain root in my video coming up. I got S-Off in around 20 minutes from starting, but mind you that was my second or third RUU). Ultimately here, repeat the listed steps to reattain root (reinstalling superSu shouldn't be necessary, but its possible if you wind up stuck, see notes). Post what works, and much thanks (:

Notes:

KingRoot will most likely restart your device upon trying to root, and it can take many times to do so..

On the third try, I believe it locks you out. At this point uninstall KingRoot. And attempt to reinstall it in File Manager.

If KingRoot doesn't want to install, here's the best way I've found to proceed:

Power off, power on, try install again.

Try uninstalling-installing/installing-over other microSd downloaded apps (if they are installed at this point EXCEPT SUNSHINE!!!) and try again, adding in power offs and ons as you please.

Delete all of Google Play Service's data (bottom inside of Manage Data) and delete Google Play's data. Power off, power on, try install again.

Fiddle with it on your own, ask for help, or resort to Factory Resetting and RUU (starting over).

If KingRoot doesn't move past the initial white screen with the version on top in black letters after a ~reasonable amount of time: -Unfortunately, you need to start back at step one unless you can magically figure out how to get it come alive again.. I've tried virtually everything and there's something in the system that won't remove even after clearing cache, data (in the settings), and the like (Also something to note is that I believe the app data for the SU posted uses the kingroot data path in the system, so clearing SU might possibly have some kind of effect on KingRoot).

If KingRoot gets stuck on the ~Verifying/Checking Root Screen with the circling HTC icon - Bring up the recent apps and kill that one off. Reopen and you should be past that.

Skip any of the submit screens by hitting the back/home button and re-entering the app.

On the startup process, I generally wait for the lock screen's service status to appear at the bottom, and for the launcher to "refresh" its view of all the desktop icons (so that essential files are loaded and we don't rush things) I'd like to believe this helps out on the stuck header screen but I can't be sure.

There were about three "tries" that i did. I think the RUUing plays into each other with these tools, possibly. I'm trying to compile a video, but apparently there are other people who've had a bit of trouble on the second phase and others who have tried with installing TWRP Recovery after root. If someones willing to help out I'd really love to get a tutorial video out. Pm me and we can start a new thread with all the information and adds. Currently away from home but I'll try and keep updated with this forum for now.

All the downloads you'll need:

Verizon S-ON RUU 5.0.1 for PC (EXE Version - Option 1)

KingRoot in English for microSD (I used version 4.1.0.703)

SuperSU (without need for binary download) for microSD

Latest Sunshine for microSD (I used version 3.1.11, but latest should be fine)

Root Check Pro for microSd (Any valid root check app should also be fine)

SUNSHINE NO LONGER REQUIRES THIS PROCEDURE.