yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Uzephi:
Next time please search your device's forum.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2793539
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Steeleio:
Tried Sunshine, says can not work without temp root. Tried Towelroot, Towelpieroot, and Weaksauce with no luck. So I guess no unlock for me :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Motorola or HTC?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] cyberpizza13:
Not sure if this was supposed to be directed at me or if you quoted accidentally, but mine is a Motorola Verizon Moto X on 4.4.4
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Whoops accidental quote sorry, we have no announcements to make on future compatibility at this time.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mbonus:
You guys are clearly awesome!!! :good: Thanks for the work and my kids thank you as they can now minecraft in the backseat on the same world. lol
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Steeleio:
Verizon Moto X 4.4.4
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
SOL for the time being
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MkVsTheWorld:
How about the AT&T Moto X (2013) on 4.4.4?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Run it and see
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fa3sr011:
Verizon, SunShine, and Future OTA's

Moto X / Verizon / Stock 4.4.2 / TowelPieRoot

I've been digging through this thread regarding OTA's after using SunShine and I'm a bit uncertain. Can I use SunShine on Stock 4.4.2 then install TWRP and SuperSU for root > then < take future Verizon OTA's? Right now I've frozen the Verizon 4.4.4 OTA slated for me but I'm afraid of using SunShine to unlock then losing my root abilities and etc. through a future OTA.

I appreciate you comments and some help settling me on this. I've always assumed that once the bootloader was unlocked like it is on the Dev Edition Moto X I can take any OTA and achieve root again with ease.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Unlocking makes it possible to trivially root, so dont worry about that. IT essentially turns your phone into a dev edition.

I would unlock, take the OTA, then flash twrp and root.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fa3sr011:
You Sir, just earned at least $50 more from me to cover my devices. F'ing fantastic man. I wish I could invite you over for steak and beer! I'll be getting this very soon.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Vivjen:
Does X+1 have 4.4.4 and can't be unlocked such way?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
The motox 2014 (X+1) does have 4.4.4, and is not at this time supported by SunShine. We have ordered a few of them, and will be investigating, but no promises nor ETAs.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jamontoast1291:
This may be really obvious and my apologies if you've answered this a hundred times by now, but just want to verify before I mess anything up, especially with how long I've held out even installing one OTA.

Currently I'm on 4.2.2 Droid maxx, never took a single software update, and rooted. So if I run this, it'll unlock the BL, then I can do all of the OTAs up to 4.4.4 without losing root? And if I do lose root, I can just root it like a nexus or dev edition phone?

Also is there an easy way to restore the system to stock to take the OTAs without losing user data? I remember there being a way before but can't find it through searching the forums.

Thanks for all of your work :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ihuntinde:
I have a question... I have a Droid Maxx running Safestrap 3.65, and a 4.4.4 Rom... This one to be exact:

http://xdaforums.com/droid-ultra/general/how-to-gain-android-4-4-4-fw-su4-21-t2841588

I ran Sunshine, it worked exactly as advertised.. (major thumbs up!!) So, is there any reason why I can't uninstall Safestrap and install TWRP? Should I fastboot back to 4.4? The let it OTA all the way to 4.4.4 and then install TWRP and flash SU?

Thanks in advance!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bweezy21:
i tried it said it couldn't find root. not sure if i was supposed to stop there.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Personally I would flash facatory firmware to get to 4.4.4 fully, then flash TWRP and go on

You are probably SOL, sorry.

It will probably loose root during the updates, but since you are unlocked rooting is trivial.

fastboot flash the system should return the system to stock, make sure its the right firmware
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ihuntinde:
OK. Thanks for the quick response!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ehsanuetian:
I am unable to make payment by Credit Card. Card Declined is the error. I have checked with my Bank and there is no problem with the card.

Can you help Please
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] el6006:
Ok, so I ran SunShine now my Vzw m8 is S-off. How do I go about rooting the thing now? HTC Noob here. Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mbonus:
Everything should be explained for you here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2694600

Even better explanation is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2711073
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Andyw2100:
I wrote a couple of weeks back to thank JCase for really helping me personally, since I had some issues, and was really new to phone modifications. I repeat that now, because you should have that perspective when reading this post.

I've continued reading this thread, because I find it interesting. I see a lot of people that are, like me, new to all of this that don't know how to root their phones after using Sunshine, that are asking for help. And then inevitably they are directed to posts that explain how to do it, etc.

Someone suggested that perhaps Sunshine could root the phones as a final step, and JCase pointed out that some people may not want root, and that rooting was trivially easy after Sunshine, and that he was available to help. I believe the poster that had suggested it then came back and said it could be an option.

I am probably done with Sunshine now, as it worked for me, and I'll have this phone for quite some time. And for my next phone, if I do use Sunshine again, or whatever is around then, I now am a little more comfortable with things, and might be able to figure out what to do on my own. But I'm writing for the complete noob, and for you, JCase, because I think what I'm going to suggest will actually help you sell more Sunshine licenses. I think you should implement the other poster's advice, and make rooting an option after Sunshine completes. It's not going to confuse advanced users who don't want root. Heck--you can have a warning screen or something, to make sure no one roots without wanting to. But for the noobs, it will make things a heck of a lot easier. And what that means for you is more sales of Sunshine licenses, because I assure you that there are people out there afraid to mess with their phones because they just don't want to take the chance of messing them up. Those people aren't installing Sunshine and aren't posting or asking questions of you. They're just going away quietly. But if you add the option, and document it, and explain how simple the process is, and how Sunshine will do absolutely everything for you, I really think you will sell more licenses.

Now perhaps the reason you have not done it is that there is some conflict or ethical issue with Sunshine installing SuperSU or something like that. If that is the case, please disregard this post. But if you just haven't done it because you don't think there is the need, because of how easy it is to root a phone, I'm here to tell you, as a noob, that you are forgetting how daunting this stuff is to noobs because you are so far removed from noobness yourself. A final added benefit for you, in addition to the added revenue, would be that it would almost certainly save you time, as you'd be able to stop helping people root, and stop answering questions about how to root.

Anyway...just wanted to offer my insight, as a recent complete noob, for what it's worth. I do really appreciate the help you gave me, JCase, so I'm just trying to give a little back.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] reas0n:
Is it safe to test it if it works on other devices, than those listed?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] el6006:
Thanks for the links. Got it going. Now gonna start looking at some ROMs. Nice.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Uzephi:
Yes, it will check if it can work, if it will, the payment option will open up. If it won't, it will tell you.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Won't hurt, but only will work on HTC and Moto
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Bretfeld:
motomaker unlock keys

Was wondering if motomaker unlock keys were still useful to you guys motox xt1053 4.4.3
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Nope but thank you
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ZeroAlphawolf:
Will you be expanding to the Moto X 2014?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] markwebb:
Great app. Worked well on VZW HTC one max. Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] LastSilmaril:
+1. I'm sure there are significant architectural differences with respect to security that will slow you down. But I'd just like to know if it's even on the agenda.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 669:
Came here to say thanks.

Worked perfectly on a Verizon HTC M8.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Not installing su automatically has a few reasons.

Some people want to use a different su binary, koush's, Chainfire's etc.

Some people do not want su installed, some use s-off for debrading or repair purposes.

I also want people to learn how to install recovery, and work on this phones. If we held their hands the whole way, they would learn nothing, and then we would be expected to continue hand holding everything time they get themselves into a corner.

What I have done, is negotiated to get some people to write detailed guides on the process, which will be posted on our site.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wezman2k:
amazing..... thank you!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gbum213:
Damn.... I was one of the pledgers for the bounty 6 months ago, but it doesn't look like the devs have any plans to root VZW 4.4 MAXXes. I knew it would be a possibility, but I'll keep waiting and maybe one day I can bask in the Sunshine. I still have $10 riding on it.

Pushing Android to the MAXX
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
SunShine works fine on the 4.4 Droid Maxx, as well I released 4/5 roots that work on it
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gbum213:
Sorry, I was missing a 4. Will it work for 4.4.4 is what I meant to say. I was under the impression I was in the SOL box.

Pushing Android to the MAXX
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pricelesspegasus:
brother it simply wont work! i tried using 3 different credit cards, all in vain. i even tried using my cuz paypal id, turned out its bank declined the transactions flagging the seller. now i have made my own paypal account n put in some dollars in it. hopefully i'll be able to purchase it soon.

so dun worry be happy. turns out naya pakistan is still in the making :P
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tigerstown:
I want to go get one of those new Vzw moto x. 2nd gen but its on 4.4.4 an from what I understand its not possible right now :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Dougau:
I decided to dust off the old Moto Bionic last night. I rooted it and gave Sunshine a shot, no joy....
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] revolt1:
Me too
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Its a nice phone, its my daily driver right now, and beaups has one (be it for AT&T and not the Verizon network he uses).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tigerstown:
If everyone has one maybe sunshine will work soon..lol or if something else comes out I can use I'm getting one..I have read lots of good things about the phone over last few days. But keeping my HTC m8 too.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tigerstown:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] I just got back from the Vzw store couldn't wait just grabbed the black one..pretty impressed so far.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Thejimmynguyen:
Hey everyone, I just recently purchased the Sunshine apk unlock and s-off for my stock and brand new HTC one m8 in order to root it. Ran the programs and everything seems to have went well. My only questions is how do I check if the phone is s-off and how do I continue and finish the whole rooting process to gain access to superuser and etc. Root checker says it's not rooted so I must be missing a step. I've rooted my nexus 7 but it required less conundrum. Can anyone please help!? I don't want my donation to go to waste!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hypercaine:
Slight hiccup

So, my One M8 is S-OFF, that ain't the problem, but when I put it back to S-ON this is what I see in the bootloader:

RADIO-INVALID_VER_INFO

OpenDSP-INVALID_VER_INFO

Any ideas how to get this back to normal?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
Put it back to s-off.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hypercaine:
I know that solves the problem, but I need to take the phone in for warranty purposes and it needs to resemble a fully stock device, so taking it with s-off is a no go.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beaups:
That is normal HTC behavior on m8 with those invalid versions on s on devices.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Once you run sunshine, your HTC device is fully unlocked like a nexus (Actually more unlocked).

Root it the same way you would root a nexus. Install a custom recovery (I recommend TWRP) and then flash supersu's zip
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ehsanuetian:
Can you guide me also, how you made it?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tigerstown:
If you got a Vzw HTC m8 let me know I can point you to a encrypted ruu which you can ruu mode flash while s-on/locked to return to out of box setup.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hypercaine:
It's a European unlocked, so I guess it's a no go for that, but thanks in any case :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tigerstown:
Well can't you just go s-off again an flash a ruu for your device to restore everything?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hypercaine:
I am s-off again, but there is no RUU with the firmware I need, at least I wasn't able to find it. The latest version I need is 2.22.401.5 but that one is just an OTA.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tigerstown:
If you have the stock recovery on your phone do a factory reset an see if that resets everything. Backup your stuff it will wipe internal..worth a shot.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Captain_Throwback:
Just run the older RUU and take the OTA. One of the benefits of S-OFF is that you can do that ;).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Thejimmynguyen:
Hey Jcase, thanks so much for the quick response. I'm still having a bit of trouble. Twrp requires root access that I don't have yet. Also, where could I find a safe supersu zip?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
TWRP requires an unlocked bootlaoder, not root, which you ahve if you ran through sunshine.

Which device/model/carrier do you have and I will get you instructions.

http://download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip < - safe supersu to flash
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Thejimmynguyen:
I'm using a Verizon HTC one m8 running 4.4.3, sense 6.0 with the latest version 2.21.650.2. Did that HTC Verizon update on September 10th. Thanks so much. I've been working at this whole process for hours now. It is fun to learn, but a bit frustrating.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
See http://www.droidviews.com/root-achieve-s-off-and-install-cwm-twrp-on-verizon-htc-one-m8/2/
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Thejimmynguyen:
I will give it a go. Thanks for the awesome technical service providing!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nguyentridathtc:
I have HTC One from verizon android 4.4.2 stock.

I was wonder if sunshine could help me soff and install cook rom

Sent from my HTC One
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tigerstown:
I woke up an first thing was look here to see if my new phone is supported....an not yet:( guess I can go to work lol
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] markwebb:
It worked on my VZW HTC one max.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
yes, yes it will

Adding support for a new model can take months, so hold tight
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tigerstown:
I'm holding lol.:) With this being my 1st non HTC phone its like I'm running a custom aosp rom already. Well almost besides I can't edit nothing lol..but I'm loving the 2nd gen moto x its real fast.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] cam30era:
You took the words out of my mouth. Coming to Moto X, from a Note 3 Developer Edition. Not missing it at all, except I can't edit anything...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] user1484:
[IMG="Motorola Droid Maxx"]https://i.imgur.com/MKBbJdj.jpg[/IMG]

Thank you!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Thejimmynguyen:
nevermind. Figured everything out. Thanks so much.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Dougau:
Boy am I glad you guys FINALLY decided to support the M8, LOL! ;) :D

http://www.andromods.com/root-unlock/vzw-htc-one-m8-android-443-sunshine.html

"Actually, the Sunshine tool is not a new thing, this utility was released a few months ago and has been successfully tested on several HTC phones such as the M7, E8, One X, One Remix, One Mini M4, and several others. The devs just update it to version 2.0 which supports the Verizon variant of the HTC One M8"
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Codiusprime:
So, I'm not really interested in flashing a new recovery as all I really want is root. I've already used Sunshine to unlock my Verizon M7, is there an easy way to achieve root access without flashing a custom recovery? Thanks for the amazing work.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Uzephi:
Flash dottat's rooted ruu file in the Verizon One android development section. Just be warned, ruu will erase your internal SD as well as "factory reset." Back up your files
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TeHashX:
I always get network error and tried with two different wifi and 3g. Htc one m8 stock rooted.

Downloaded latest apk v2.6.1 http://theroot.ninja/apks/SunShine-latest.apk
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
I got a deal for you, I'll tell you why SunShine will NEVER work on your phone, ever, period. Never. If you tell me why you acted like a lame script kiddie and ran DirBuster on my server.

- - [24/Sep/2014:13:47:58 -0400] "HEAD /msg/ HTTP/1.1" 404 139 "-" "DirBuster-0.12 (http://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:eek:WASP_DirBuster_Project)"

- - [24/Sep/2014:13:47:58 -0400] "HEAD /mov/ HTTP/1.1" 404 139 "-" "DirBuster-0.12 (http://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:eek:WASP_DirBuster_Project)"

- - [24/Sep/2014:13:47:58 -0400] "HEAD /wordlists/ HTTP/1.1" 404 139 "-" "DirBuster-0.12 (http://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:eek:WASP_DirBuster_Project)"

- - [24/Sep/2014:13:46:42 -0400] "GET /temp/Newsunshine.zip HTTP/1.1" 200 174452569 "-" "DirBuster-0.12 (http://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:eek:WASP_DirBuster_Project)"

I see you managed to find the path to my new website design, Newsunshine.zip. I bet that was disappointing, but please let me know how you like the design.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wase4711:
how about a lifetime ban for that a-hole...we dont need/want anyone like that here
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Come see my in support chat
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tigerstown:
I'm not longer waiting for the new moto to get unlocked....I had no choice but to return it. Cause Vzw is lame on their network with that phone I can't use simultaneously data. So when I make a phone call it shuts off all my data access till my call is over. I loved loved the phone but that is a huge deal breaker to me. Nice one Vzw.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
That sounds like a bug, that hsouldnt happen anymore. They changed that back on the thunderbolt days :/
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tigerstown:
They said something like cause their switching over their network to volte so if you get a new phone that doesn't support that it will be like this. Vzw said only new phones that work rt r lg 3 an iPhone 6 so far. Stupid as all
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Captain_Throwback:
The M8 is the same way on Sprint. Until VoLTE is rolled out, all of the devices on Sprint's new Spark network can no longer do SVDO, unless connected to WiFi. It's annoying, but will potentially be remedied in the near future (near being a relative term).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tigerstown:
My m8 an m7 both work like normal on Vzw network always has an still does. Stupid if you ask me its 2014 an I buy a new phone an can't use phone an data at same time. Smh I'm really starting to hate Vzw which sucks cause the 4g is blazing fast in my area. Guess I don't buy a new phone till this is fix or hope sprint is up to par soon so I can switch back.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bryantjopplin:
Sounds like it. S4,s5 and gnex work fine still
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tigerstown:
If the s5 came out next week an it wasn't a supported phone of volte it wouldn't work. Vzw stated any phone pre released to the change over of volte will work as it did when it was released.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bryantjopplin:
Is there no other radios in these newer phones? What if you have no 4g signal? I would think that some one could change something in the ROM, possibly a xposed module, that makes all outbound calls go out on the non 4g radio and still have Internet?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] djgeestyle:
have with my old device, a water harm and bought myself a new one. I now have to really pay the $ 25 again I get s-off?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
As per the notice in the app, and in red letters on our site, and mention in this thread. One phone per license. I'm sorry but this is the policy we agreed upon at the time of releasing the app.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] cam30era:
Delete
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] theotrman:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION],

I'm sending my phone in fo repairs to camera lens and case. I think they may s-on. How do I redeem the s-off from Sunshine. Same device... I'll pay if needed, but if Sunshine allows redemption of s-off on same device, that's a no-brainer....
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcase:
Same device? Just run it again, it won't ask for $ if its the same device
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bryantjopplin:
All new 4g phones? Is so that is the stupidest thing I have heard. Why only allow one type of signal (radio)?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wooddale:
Its not true and a little off topic
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JPDucks:
New Moto X

[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION]

Any idea of if Sunshine will work for the New 2014 Moto X on Verizon, since it shipped with 4.4.4 (I've seen posts saying it doesn't). I'd be willing to pay $100 if it was working over the next couple of days instead of the $25.

Just food for thought.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] manhatton:
Any rhyme or reason (build date?) as to the success of 4.4.4 on the Maxx?

I'm looking to purchase one and rather not overpay for those marking up devices with older builds.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] abinash:
Appreciate ur works guys.

I am a indian user on 4.4.3 eagerly waiting for next update for the sunshine...... i am not asking for ETA but some hints would be great. :cowboy:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] karesz72:
Network error! What could be wrong?